~CHAPTER FIVE~



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Principality of Monaco

August 3rd, 1924

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Long before their celebrations were set to start, Mr. L'Amour had reached King Richie's estate. He drove up to the spacious yard and parked his old *crate. Several maids and butlers were already hauling his bags out of the car as he stepped out to get his luggage.

“Hé!” He exclaimed, unclear as to why they would steal his belongings.

"Mr. L'Amour!" The stocky German man asserted. He could recognize that voice from anywhere. It was no other than the esteemed King Richie, whom he had only met once before.

"The staff are only taking your things to the Green Room. Someone will show you there later, but why don't you walk with me." King Richie chuckled and embraced Mr. L'Amour kindly, as if they'd been friends for a long time.
They walked past the garden and to the gargantuan mansion entrance. Mr. L'Amour had never seen a house this big before. Without knowing otherwise, he would've thought it was a mosque.

As they walked, King Richie informed him how the night was planned to go.

"As we discussed over the phone, the party starts at seven. At around seven-thirty, most of the guests will have arrived and you can make your grand entrance as... Was it, Pansy L'Amour?" He asked, seeming to not exactly remember the drag queen's name.

Mr. L'Amour nodded.

"Wonderful!" King Richie clasped his hands together.

"During the party, you are expected to interact with the crowds. You can't eat while you are performing, but you will get a chance to dine before the party starts. I do, however, expect you to enjoy the booze and drinks!" He finished his lax instruction.

"One last thing! You are being paid for two and a half hours worth of entertainment. Guests will be staying well past midnight, so feel free to stay as long as you like after the gig." He smiled.

Walking up the steps, the large doors sat propped open. Mr. L'Amour saw three women just inside the entrance. Watching him, they whispered and giggled to each other.

"Let me introduce you to one of my friends, Lady Turncoat. She's an actress from Chicago." King Richie extended an arm to point to the beautiful African American woman standing in the middle.

He couldn't help but recognize her. She played the leading lady in one of his favourite movies. He couldn't believe that King Richie was friends with such a famous actress.

"This is Mr. L'Amour. I've already told you of his purpose here tonight." he said to Lady Turncoat, placing a hand at her waist and kissing her on the cheek. She did the same.
"Charmed." She began. "I can't wait to see you tonight, I just KNOW you'll look absolutely stunning." She trilled.

She turned to King Richie. "He's going to be so surprised!" she exclaimed in...