So on 17/5/2022 I wrote: - seems I might not have been that far off the mark eh?
As with everything at that toxic place nothing is as it seems. Knee jerk reaction from Fanny to get her halo polished.
1) Go get her - don't tell her we are coming so she can't think about it
2) Go get her - she's on the edge & might do a Selmar vlog & we can't have that
3) Go get her so I can grill her that book she says she's going to write
4) Go get her so we can take her back when we have used her for cooking/Ch4 filming/narcissistic fuel for Fanny
Cue gaslighting of Marie - get her sauced up, then start
Fanny : Marie, I'm the only one who understands you. Not everyone has your best interests at heart like I do. I know that you've probably seen those dreadful Tattlers saying I used you - but really? Look what I have done for you. You know you have problems & I listened to you when you told me all about your difficulties in the past. It's embarassing for you I know. Maybe you are being a bit over-sensitive at the moment? You know I would never do anything to hurt you - you should be happy that I supported you to go & follow your dreams - even though I thought it would be difficult for you without La Lande behind you.
Marie : I'm sorry. You're right. You always helped me. I know I was wrong to leave. I don't want to do anything to upset you & I shouldn't be bothering you with my troubles. I was so lucky to have been able to work for you & you were always so supportive of me. Now I realise what a mistake I made & how I miss being able to confide all my secrets to someone as understanding as you. But I can see now that you don't need me. You have Phillip & Natti & Pavlina & Dan & Amaury..and I am not needed now.
Fanny : I was talking to Natti and she said you would be like this. Do you think you are over-reacting? I have a business to run, you know that so I need people to help me. Philip said perhaps a bit of 'tough love' is what you need? I think perhaps you have been listening to other people who have told you I have abandoned you - perhaps you need to get rid of them if they are filling your head with these negative ideas?
Marie : Yes, but..
Fanny : No buts! Now come on - let's go & have a little drinkie. I can show you some of the presents which have arrived for you. I think Nati has a packet of gluten free biscuits, 4 packets of seeds & a handknitted jumper for you. Now tell me, will I feature in this book you're writing??
Marie : Oh thank you, you're such a good friend..yes of course you will be in my book! "My life, my road to recovery & how Stephanie Jarvis saved me" is the working title.
Fanny : Ah! I'll need full editorial control ha ha ha ha.
Marie : Of course, I wouldn't want to say anything you weren't happy about. So, how long can I stay? I really think I could help you with the guests & if Channel 4 are filming too I could help you then as I know what they like? Can I?
Fanny : Ah - let's talk later Marie! It's aperatif time on the terrace - go grab a drinkie darling & maybe you could rustle up some of your lovely snacks, could you - you're so clever at making them..