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Erik say silently in Nadirs car on the ride back to his home. Nadir was not so quiet. Bombarding him with information about his car and asking far too much about his health. Nadir had apparently sorted everything out with the accidents and informed him that there was a new car waiting for him back at his house. Erik had to admit that he was grateful for this help, however he couldn't wait to get out of the car so he could be in his home alone. After a car ride that seemed like it had lasted forever Erik was at last home.
"Make sure you eat and sleep, you need to" Nadir instructed.
"One can survive with much less food and sleep than you do Daroga. Just because you insist on being week doesn't mean I shall follow suit" Erik said in a monotone.
Nadir glared at him "Well goodbye then, I will be visiting you tomorrow"
"If you insist, although I might add it is rude to invite yourself to someone's house" Erik said "Goodbye Daroga" and with that he got out of the car and walked into his house.
Erik's house was large, but not to the extent of a mansion that he didn't need. It's not as if people stayed with him at all. It was an older style which he preferred, he felt that the best architecture was from the past. The focus of the inside was his music room that held his piano, compositions, and other instruments. While he also had all the other rooms of a normal house they were much more sparsely used than his music room. All the light in his home came from artificial light fixtures, he was a fan of chandeliers, and candles, they provided a warmer more natural light that he liked.
Erik headed straight for his music room. He sat down at his piano and sighed. How his live had changed, then reverted so quickly. He finally meet a kind, and beautiful, person who could actually stand to talk to him and now he would never see her again. So he did the only thing he could do, he played. Music was an escape for him and he gladly took it, happy to lose himself to the notes. He played late into the night.
The next afternoon, after Nadir had dropped Erik off at his house he was getting ready to visit him. Part of Nadir didn't know why he was going, it's not as if Erik appreciated his company anyways, but at the same time he knew that Erik needed him, although he would vehemently disagree.
When Nadir got to Erik's house he was greeted by a very moody Erik.
"Good afternoon Erik, how are you?" Nadir greeted pleasantly.
"I was better before you showed up and invaded by home" Erik grumbled walking into the kitchen. Nadir followed him. "I suppose you'll be wanting tea?" Erik asked. Nadir nodded. Erik set to breeing the tea and once it was ready the two men sat in the living room.
"So" Nadir began "That nurse who brought you out yesterday was pretty... was she the same person talking to you when I visited?" questioned Nadir
Erik pursed his lips "What's it to you Daroga?"
Nadir looked at Erik curiously "She seemed nice, don't you think?" he pushed.
Erik glared "I do not appreciate you meddeling in my business Daroga... and she has a name, not that you would care"
Nadir knit his eyebrows, confused by Erik's new additude "My bad, what is the nurses name Erik?" he asked
"Christine, and she's more than just a nurse Daroga, she has the most beautiful voice, and she was very kind" Erik said with a sigh
"Okay" Nadir replied simply
Erik frowned at him "What is that supposed to mean Daroga?"
"Nothing Erik... although I would say that it seems as if you like Christine" replied Nadir
Erik looked at Nadir coldly "Of course I like her Daroga, who wouldn't, she has a kindness that no other person could ever possess" he said "But I shall never see her again, now that our paths have split" he reflected a dark tone taking over his voice.
Nadir was silent for a moment. He was shocked, he had never seen Erik care about someone before. Nor had he seen many people talk to Erik as Christine had without his mask on. "I'm sorry for bringing it up" he finnaly spoke.
Erik nodded his head in acknowledgement. The rest of the afternoon passed without much conversation. When Nadir left Erik returned to his music room to play into the night.
The next morning Erik head to the kitchen to make himself some coffee to wake up with. He poured water in the machine only to notice that there was no coffee when he went to scoop it. He cursed angrily. He had two options now, he could go without or he could go outside to get coffee. He decided on the latter.
When Erik got the the coffeehouse it was not very crowded, much to his relief. There was two other people in line and only a couple tables were occupied by other customers. None of then noticed Erik, either too tired or too absorbed in their own lives. He stood silently in line behind the other customers. The man waiting in the front was helped and the line moved forward one. The bell in the back rang to signal another person entering. Erik turned to see who it was and his eyes widened in recognition. It was Christine.
End of chapter. Don't worry, I plan on publishing a new one soon. I'm already done with chapter 5 and I'll either publish it later today or tomorrow. Please review, I love to know your thoughts.