Chapter 11

Lucy's POV

"Erik? Erik?" I called out. It was a couple weeks after the conversation about my dad Erik and I had and Erik was nowhere to be found. There was no sign of him at his organ, the kitchen, or anywhere else in the home. I looked high and low for anything and everything, but to no avail, I couldn't find Erik. Where could he be? Sitting down at the organ, I rested my head on the keys making an awful ruckus. How does one simply disappear without a single trace? My mind was boggled at Erik's disappearance.

Hours later, I was sitting in the Kitchen when I heard footsteps come from the next room. I picked up a frying pan and slowly crept towards the door. Pushing the door open a crack, I peered into the room to see the source of the noise. Erik stood there in front of a mirror with a very nice suit on, much nicer than the ones he actually wore, but I preferred him in his original attire. As he stood there, he straightened his cravat and brushed his hair back with his hands. A, what I would call, dashing grin came across his face, then it dropped, and then he tried another one. I nearly broke out in laughter at the sight, but quickly retreated back to the kitchen chair as he started turning toward the door. As I passed a counter, I placed the frying pan down quietly.

What has him wanting to look nice? It can't be me... can it? The kitchen door creaked open as he stepped into the room. It can! He has a suit, he looks nervous, and... Erik walked into view and I nearly shot up from the chair into his arms, screaming 'yes' repeatedly. Another cheesy dashing grin plastered itself on his gorgeous face. "Hello Lucy. Sorry for leaving you alone for quite a while."

"Um... hi. It's okay. I. Had. Things... to... do, I guess." I coyly said while dropping my gaze to the floor. "Anyways, about those lessons, do you think I could have another one sometime? I really enjoyed our first one, and..." Erik placed his hand on my mouth to shut me up. Thank you! Slowly, he removed his hand and pulled me to my feet. My eyes closed as he leaned forward and lightly kissed me on the corner of my mouth. Pulling me into his arms, he buried his nose in my neck.

"Lucy, do you love me?" he asked in a muffled voice.

"Yes, of course..."

"Do you mean it with all your heart? Would you give up your life, your friends, even your family to be with me? I need to know so that I can be certain I'm doing the right thing." he said. My friends and family... Dad...What if he does miss me and I make the decision to stay with Erik? He might be devastated; then again, he may not. I looked into Erik's green eyes and stared as they searched mine. Those eyes... I could get lost in them forever. Those eyes could lull me off the edge of the world and I wouldn't give a rat's rear end, but would I be making the right decision? "Lucy..."

"Yes?" I said, tears hanging at the corner of my eyes. Erik's gaze suddenly darkened and the warmth from his embrace turned cold. He let go of me and walked out of the room without a single word goodbye. "Erik?" No reply. "Erik?" I started in the direction he had started when I heard that awful noise. No words could describe such a sound. It started low and got louder and louder. A wail of pure agony and heartbreak tore through my ears. Who made that noise, I knew exactly who, and why it was being made. Oh my Erik... I am sorry... so very, very, very sorry...

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. It's something though. And I am honestly sorry about not updating it sooner. Please review! Andimpink, is out!