Diane was glad that talks about the door and her face were dropped. Marie wouldn't get much out of her. All she would have done was repeat the word 'accident' over and over. Because an accident is what it had to be. Anything else would ruin things and she couldn't have that.<br/><br/>Talking about Marie sounded like a better idea. Much better then just eating in silence. Diane nodded her head.<br/><br/>"That's nice."<br/><br/>Diane was from a smaller town herself. Close enough to LA to get job opportunities, but far enough away that the town wasn't all about Hollywood. She had actually done the same thing as Marie had when it came to finding a job. It was just Diane's job dreams had led her to Rich Porter and had gotten her entangled in Martin Hayes' life.<br/><br/>"Do you still have family there?"<br/><br/>Marie seemed so nice, it would have been hard for Diane to believe she hadn't married and had kids and grandkids.<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/>Martin decided to enjoy the moment and being with Pierre. For a rare moment in his life, he could be who he was really was. He spent so much time of his life hiding who he truly was. He knew it would only be one time but that was okay. He would enjoy it while it lasted. He was happy to know that Pierre had similar views about intimacy that he did. That giving pleasure was just as fun as receiving it.<br/><br/>For that moment in time, Martin acted like it wouldn't end. A part of him wished it wouldn't, but it had to. All things came to an end. And once it was over, Martin hated himself again. Like he did every time he gave into his most basic needs. If only he could want his own wife this way, life would so much easier.<br/><br/>Once Martin got his release, he rolled off Pierre and things felt awkward. He shouldn't come here, he should be with Diane. Where people expected him to be. Rich could never know...He'd be so pissed. Rich was already going to be pissed, once he saw Diane's face. Martin rubbed his forehead, like he was getting a headache. He was not looking forward to seeing Rich again.<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/>Rich had no idea how much the Lady despised him. She was a good little actress, he thought she was falling for him. Why wouldn't she? After all, he was a rich and very handsome American man. Surely the dream man of many European women. Not that he'd take her home. He already had two families and he didn't need another long term woman. Nothing wrong with a fling, though.<br/><br/>"Well, if the next time will be like today, I know you will."<br/><br/>Rich told her with a grin and knew he should be going. This might be a honeymoon for Martin but Rich still had work to do. Martin's public image was just as important as his actual acting abilities. Maybe even more so, given how famous he was. Although the Lady knew how to boost his ego and make him feel good about himself.<br/><br/>"Just one glass, then I need to go."<br/><br/>He replied, Rich did need to check on Martin and Diane, eventually.<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/>Paul wasn't proud of himself when he came to his decision on what to do. Blackmail was wrong, it was such a Rich Porter move. Since he had known Martin, Paul had seen Rich ruin so many lives. People who wouldn't 'obey' him. One young woman had taken her own life thanks to Rich. But....Sometimes the only choice you had was to play as dirty as your enemy.<br/><br/>Paul had no idea what all was going on this hotel. He did have a nice little note that threatened him not to leave. Not that he had any idea who had sent it or how large the team was. Paul couldn't leave now, anyway. Not after what Martin had done to Diane. He'd help her get free of this and take Martin and Rich down in the process, if he had to.<br/><br/>Of course, Paul knew he couldn't do it all on his own. He'd need some help. He was sure Shane would help him. He was clearly still in love with Diane. Paul was going to head down the lobby and ask what room was Shane's. Tell the receptionist he just realized an old friend was here but he forgot which room Shane said he'd be in.<br/><br/>Paul heard the knock on the door and wondered if it was Shane. He was surprised to see it was actually Colette on the other side. He liked the chambermaid. She was a nice girl and he didn't regret saving her from Rich. Even if it had cost him his job and Martin. Actually, in a way, it was better. At least he knew he had wasted his love on someone who didn't deserve it. Even if it hurt.<br/><br/>~"Colette, what are you doing here? I thought we were meeting tomorrow."~<br/><br/>He still planned to spend tomorrow with her, exploring Paris the way the locals loved it.