Running From the Past
Prelude to an Adventure.
I know this is a short one guys, but I have the next few chapters all in my head. I just need to get them typed up, so it shouldn't be too too long between updates. Did that make everyone happy? I'm glad :)
Sara and Erik eventually laughed themselves into exhaustion at the hat store and called it a day. "You know dad, that's the kind of humor people want in the Operas. It's what people want to see." Erik leaned closer ready to hear what she knew about an opera, any opera. That way, he could figure out what she knew.
"And why is that cherie?"
"Well, the world is already cruel and heartless enough right? Without the operas even being involved. I wouldn't want to go and be sad when I'm supposed to be having fun out on the town. It's too realistic, too close to real life."
"Yes, but most operas are about love, and love is...Well love is cruel and heartless." Erik sighed, all thoughts going back to Christine. She just wouldn't leave him alone no matter how hard he tried to ignore her.
"Why? Who said just because you fall in love you have to give up ever laughing or having fun again?" Sara's only knowledge on love came from Erik, and his one and only experience had failed miserably, therefore giving Sara the idea that all love was evil and should be avoided. How Erik wished he was able to tell her the other side, but he literally had no idea. "Romance never works out," he explained. "Except in fiction... I wish I lived in fiction."
The two of them walked in silence on the way back to the Opera House, each lost in their own train of thought. When they arrived, Sara announced she was going to walk around and explore the rest of the building. "Be careful and don't get lost," Erik warned her before giving the go ahead nod. Sara knew she was taking a risk, a huge risk. Especailly if what Erik told her was true. "Dad?" she asked before going in her direction.
"Yes, what is it?"
"I... I love you."
Erik's mind wheeled. She loves me. Oh God she loves meee. Do you all hear that? My kid loves me and nobody else. Take that Christine! I didn't have to deceive this girl in any way and she loves me all by herself. She's only a teenager for Christ's sake and she already knows better than you how to treat people. Say something back to her you dope!
"I love you too Sara. You are really truly the light in my life"
Sara gave him a half smile before turning around and going left, while Erik turned and headed right.
Now I really can't allow myself to mess up... I really need to hang around for him.