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Topic Started: Mar 24 2015, 02:08 AM (59 Views)
Caroline Boudreaux
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A spotless white Rolls Royce made its way slowly down Conti Street, the dull lights gleaming off the polished windshield. Then, at a soft gesture from the svelte figure seated in the back, the African Creole driver slowed the magnificent auto and brought it to a stop in front of a grand but forlorn-looking old house. He wasted no time in exiting and coming around to open the door for his passenger.

The woman who stepped out was petite, fair of skin, dark of hair, and red of smile. Smooth brown eyes quickly took in the sad old place, and sparkled as they admired its potential. One perfectly manicured hand dripping with gold rings and pearl bracelets idly stroked the white fox stole draped across her slender shoulders, complimenting the silken ivory creation hugging her figure beneath. She seemed to take it all in for a moment, as a stern-looking woman with grey-streaked brown hair stepped out of the car and stood behind her mistress. Caroline smiled at last, nodding to her companions.

"Bon. Leo, wait here darling. Jeanette, come."

She strode up to the house, having no trouble with the door as the realtor was more than happy to give her a key considering her sizable deposit. The place was dark, and smelled of dust and mildew. There was very little in the way of furniture, but that could soon be remedied. Jeanette took copious notes while Mme Boudreaux inspected her little palace.

"A small fountain, here, oui. White marble, cherubs and birds. Over there, le bar. And here, le piano. We must have potted trees, paintings, and best of all," she paused, twirling playfully under the high entryway ringed with a grand spiral staircase, "The biggest chandelier we can find!" They continued to the bedrooms, where Caroline had an exceptionally long list of specifications for furniture, decor, everything from the bed curtains to the drapes and caged canaries. It would be luxurious, warm, inviting, and with just a touch of the exotic. In the private courtyard out back, she ordered a larger fountain, fragrant jasmine and wisteria, palm and magnolia trees. Granite benches to sit on, and even a small pond for goldfish. The more she planned the more her heart quickened at the thought of her little palace, her little Chez Fleurs coming to life. Of course, aside from all the cleaning and redecorating, she had to get some girls.

"Mon Dieu, so much to do!" she laughed, sashaying back through the main downstairs hall and out the front door. Oh, how she would have loved to stay and dreamed the night away, but business awaited her back at the Roosevelt Hotel. All the paperwork had to be signed for the property, not to mention making friends among the police. Perhaps she could invite them to her grand opening, yes. Despite the public image of law enforcement cracking down on vice in New Orleans, many of them were patrons as well as protectors of the girls and madams.

And of course, there was one very special missive to be sent. One to the Prince of the city, to announce her arrival and ask permission to hunt. Caroline had already sampled from Leo this evening, but did not wish to take too much advantage from her servants. After that, she was left to stand like an ivory statue on the private balcony of her suite, gazing out into her long-lost, beloved New Orleans. It was good to be back.
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