Los diarios de carrie

"Terrible," I say as the waiter arrives with our martinis.

"Cheers," he says. "To terrible weeks."

I take a sip of my drink and carefully put it down. "Honestly, Sebastian. This week was pretty bad."

"Because of me?"

"No. Not because of you. I mean, not directly. It's just that Donna LaDonna hates me--" "Carrie," he says. "If you can't handle the controversy, you shouldn't see me."

"I can handle it--" "Well then."

"Is there always controversy? When you're seeing someone?"

He leans back and gives me a smug look. "Usually."

Aha. Sebastian is a guy who loves drama. But I love drama too. So maybe we're perfect for each other. Must discuss this aspect with The Mouse, I think, making a mental note.

"So are the French onion soup and lamb chops good for you?" he asks as he gives our order to the waiter.

"Perfect," I say, smiling at him over the rim of my martini.

And there's the problem: I don't want French onion soup.

I've had onions and cheese my whole life. I wanted to try something exotic and sophisticated, like escargot. And now it's too late. Why do I always do what Sebastian wants?

As I lift my glass, a woman with coiffed red hair, a red dress, and bare legs knocks into me, spilling half of my drink.

"I'm sorry, sweetheart," she says, slurring her words. She steps back, taking in what appears to be a romantic scene between me and Sebastian. "Young love," she twitters,