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Mom!

There's no more Cocoa Krispies, Mom.

What'll I eat for breakfast?

Well, I didn't finish them.

You didn't throw out the empty box. How was I to know?

And hello, by the way!

Hello, Mommy dearest!

- Did you work all night again? - Yes.

Either you're insane or you can't stand sleeping with Dad.

I'm not insane. I have an article

to finish for tomorrow, that's all.

The Cocoa Krispies are for Stéphane.

You could eat the organic stuff I buy you.

What made me do it?

Well, actually...

It wasn't really a conscious decision.

It's the other way around...

I keep deciding I'm going to quit.

But...

It's like smoking.

It's hard to stop.

So repetitive...

So hard...

and hostile.

Stéphane!

I've told you not to leave your shoes lying around!

No, not first thing in the morning!

It's time to go to school.

Hurry up. Give me a kiss.

It's OK, we're not late.

We are!

What did the fridge do to you?

I'm seeing what I need for tonight's dinner party

with your dear boss.

Good morning.

- Sleep well? - Yes.

Is Charles coming?

No, I specifically asked you to...

See ya.

Bye, Mom.

That's what we said, remember?

Put your coat on.

This is very important.

If we don't do as I say, it won't work.

Don't forget the wine.

Pardon?

- I'll be there in 20 minutes. - The wine!

The wine for tonight.

You're listening to Classic Radio.

I can't...

There's just no way.

Nothing works.

I brought you the latest issue.

I did an interview on Tom Ford. Oh, sorry.

- I've already got it. - OK, well, never mind.

Mind if we go somewhere else?

As you wish.

Let's go over there.

You have two phones?

Yes, one for me, one for the clients.

Can I call back to make an appointment?

Hi, this is Lola.

You want to meet me?

You saw the photo?

I have small breasts.

Brunette.

Yes, I do that.

Without a condom.

The usual escort rates, you know.

OK.

See you tonight.

You don't know him?

No, but he sent me his photo on the net. He's not bad.

- Cigarette? - No, thanks.

What's without a condom?

Fellatio.

What is it?

What?

- You're not afraid! - No, I'm not.

Most of the men just sleep with their wives.

It's almost more dangerous with Thomas.

Thomas is your boyfriend, right?

It's not too complicated?

You have to be organized.

I'm very organized.

I started when I realized I'd never pass my exams if I worked nights.

What kind of job?

Babysitting. And I worked in a fast food restaurant.

It's horrible!

Never again. It's exhausting.

I still work there occasionally.

It's a sort of cover, but it's so horrible.

How could I explain to my parents

- and my boyfriend the money? - I see.

It's like smoking.

It's hard to stop.

'Cause all of a sudden,

I've got money.

So, to go back to the way life was before...

with the crappy earnings you get doing student jobs...

And yet it's not...

It's not easy.

Well, it is in that it doesn't take much time...

and you get used to the money.

Why do you buy this crap?

You were less picky as a kid.

Hello!

So, Charlotte...

how's life in Paris?

It's OK.

Your Mom told me you're in a top school now.

That's great... Excuse me.

- I'm stuck. - Come on, Snowy.

Don't tell everyone things like that.

I'm not in a top school yet.

A clementine delight

is always what I recommend as a desser...

Why aren't you eating?

I'm not hungry.

- Isn't it good? - Yes, it is.

Put your slippers on.

You'd be more comfortable.

Just a second!

I'm Benoit, I'm the...

I answered your ad on the net, you know...

The other day...

Goddammit!

Can I talk to you for a minute?

- Open the door. - What do you want?

I'm doing an article on Paris students for "Elle".

I wanted to hear your side of the story.

Open the door.

I'll pay whatever you like.

I won't use your real name.

I think it's a good deal for you.

OK...

Do you...

do it just for the money?

We need some vodka.

I don't want any, I don't drink.

Here you are.

- I don't drink. - It'll do you good.

I'm sorry, I don't drink.

Shit, it disgusts her!

Is this better?

Thanks.

No, drink it all.

OK, down in one.

You'll like it here.

You'll see, the room is small,

but very comfortable, very well-lit...

I mean, it's bright...

It's very quiet and overlooks the courtyard.

I don't need much cleaning done.

I just need you to dust around the books.

Can I see your breasts?

Excuse me?

You do realize how much rooms cost in Paris...

We can't find a room for you just like that!

There's a waiting list.

What'll I do, then?

I don't know anyone here.

My suitcase was stolen. You must help me.

Do you have a student card?

I told you, it was in my case.

Are you on a scholarship?

I told you I'm not.

I can't help you, then.

Try the office for foreign students.

- But I just came from there. - Try again.

Is that it?

That's it.

Excuse me.

Here's a phone card.

It's cheaper for international calls.

It's OK, thank you.

Don't play the haughty princess, I'm trying to help.

Yes, Mom, the room's good, and the man's nice.

I need you to add the goddam...

roaming plan to my cellphone.

So I can make international calls.

I know you can't pay for everything, you're saving up...

Yes, I am wearing warm clothes! Bye!

This looks just like Poland.

Villiers-Le-Bel?

Teach me an insult in Polish.

Really?

Yes, really.

In Arabic.

- Arabic? - Yes.

Say...

Is that OK?

- It's good. - Good!

Tell me...

Are you doing all this to sleep with me?

Yeah, sure.

I bet all men want to sleep with you, right?

I only sleep with girls who want to sleep with me.

Do you have any Arab friends?

No.