Chapter 1

First Meeting

"Oh just leave me alone Nadir!" said the masked man in the dark corner.

"I'm just trying to cheer you up." "It pains me to see you this way. "said Nadir

A tall muscular man in a dark blue suit with dark brown hair, brown eyes and a tanned skin tuwn sigh in sadness.

"Well it's no use because a demon like me will never be happy unless I am dead. "said Erik

He stood and straighter his suit. His dark green eyes glowed with anger under his white mask. Nadir watched as Erik stretched his long legs, arms, and muscular chest. Nadir wondered how a very thin man could become so fit.

"Well at least let me get you some dinner, please Erik I will go mad if I couldn't help somehow!" pleaded Nadir.

"Fine but I will hate every minute of it!"

Nadir gave a grateful sigh in relief. He rang for a servant to bring food. Erik glared at Nadir as a smile came on his face. Five minutes later a polite knock came at the door. "Come in was all Nadir to say and a pipette girl came in through the door carrying a tray of food. Erik looked stunned as she came in. She was about 5'5 in height; she had ivory colored skin with blond hair and big blue eyes. And if you looked hard enough you could see brown in her hair. As the girl set the food down at the table, Nadir noticed Erik fixed expiration and cleared his throat. "Ah, I see you have not yet met the new maid." "Erik this is Cybele, Cybele this ."

Cybele looked at Erik with wide blue eyes and a little crusty. Erik mentally pointed out how graceful her crusty was. Erik moved into the light and bowed his head. Cybele saw how uncomfortable was so she looked at . "Will that be all sirs?" Cybele asked. Nadir was still smirking at Erik's glare that he didn't look away to. "Yes that will be all, thank you." Cybele glanced at Erik one time and took her leave. When the footsteps in the hall faded Erik grew furious.

"Why the HELL would you do that?!" Erik growled.

Nadir's eyes grew innocent.

"Do what?" he asked.

Erik was losing his patience fast.

"Why did you send for her instead of your servant Darious?" said Erik trying to keep his voice low. Nadir now understood why Erik was upset.

"Because Darious had to go back to Persia so I gave the job to her. I didn't see any harm in it." Erik sat down at the table and began eating. Nadir knew that Erik was not going to press on the subject so he opened his book and let the silence trail. The next morning Erik step into the dining room for breakfast when he noticed Cybele was in there too. Erik felt uneasy being in the same room as her, but she had already noticed him so he couldn't slip from the room. Erik swiftly sat in a chair as Cybele brought his meal. He just relived Nadir was not there. Glancing at Cybele he asked "Where is this morning?" Cybele looked at him shocked as if he appeared out of nowhere.

A few seconds later Cybele found her voice. "I believe he had to go to work early this morning sir." She stammered. Erik looked slightly annoyed of how long it took her to reply, but he approved of her answer. As awkward silence dragged on, Erik couldn't help but really look at her. He now noticed in the light her hair was to her waist, her pale pink lips full and her eyes dark blue. Erik couldn't help but think she was beautiful.

Cybele glancing to the side and could see Erik looking at her. Uneasy by his gaze, she broke the silence.

"Was there something you else you needed sir?"

Erik coming back to reality looked at her for a moment before speaking. "Just one thing, please call me Erik." He said firmly.

Erik watching her carefully saw a small smile form on her lips. She seemed excited about calling him by his name.

"Yes sir I-I-I mean Erik." She said. Giggling from her mistake and his smile.