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The Saudi worker at the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Paris, father of one of the Girls, sent me an sms:

–          When shall we see you again?

–          You mean, for the French lessons for your daughter?

–          Yes.

–          OK, any time. Next Thursday? However, I would like to ask you if you could pay a little bit more, 20 euros per hour. Would that be ok for you?

The Saudi man was considering my question for three days. Then I receive another sms from him (his secretary, because he only knows Arabic language):

–          In fact, we also wanted that you make us the price for 1,5 hours.

–          OK, would 25 euros be ok?

–          No, 20 euros for 1,5 hours. We cannot give you more provided we pay 10 euros per lesson.

Here I thought our exchange was finished. What’s the reason to negotiate with the rich Saudi working at the Embassy and living near Madeleine? What’s the reason to work for nothing, knowing that the lessons are often cancelled and that the family forgets to prevent me so that I come at their place in vain?

–          Dear S., your family is adorable and I love your daughter, though I’m afraid am not interested in your offer at the moment.

So I lost my favorite student.