Chapter five: The Moulin Rouge

Back at home Kaydence and Bell were in sorrow. Bell was holding Kaydence and rocking her back and forth. Both were crying the moment that found out Christian had left. Bell always knew that Christian had been hung up in Satine but she never thought he would actually go and try to find her, at least that's what she assumed. She put the blame on herself. She knew that he wasn't happy with her. She just never thought he would try to chase after someone dead. She didn't bother to go after him even though she knew where he was. She just thought that it was best that he would be left alone to fend for himself.

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Satie and Christian arrived at the Moulin Rouge. Christian was excited to see everything again. They had returned the stage to it's original state. The can-can girls were practicing the can-can for the hundreds of men due to arrive later that night. All of Christian's memories with Satine flooded back. Still Christian couldn't find Harold.

" Satie, I'm going to go see Harold in his office. Okay?" Christian asked Satie.

"Alright I'll go and find us a seat." Satie and Christian parted. Christian headed toward Zidler's office. He took a deep breath before he knocked. A disgruntled voice told Christian that he was coming. Suddenly the door opened and Christian was greeted with a gigantic hug from Zidler. Christian knew that Harold wasn't always supportive in Satine's feelings for him but still Christian had a soft spot for him because he knew that all Harold was trying to do was protect Satine and the Moulin Rouge.

"So, how are you my boy?" Harold asked as he pulled him into his office. "Take a seat, please."

"Thank you, I am doing well. I am married but not happy everyday of my life I remember Satine and can't let go of my memories with her. I have a child and I can only wish it was truly Satine's. I can't stand living a life without her but I must for she is gone." Christian let out a big sigh and the mournful which he had worn ten years of his life reappeared on his face.

"Well my boy, you are in for an excellent show tonight. It's so spectacular that I'm sure you will cheer up. Go on get your seat and I'll see you out there." Harold got up and left. Before Christian left he looked at Harold's desk. Some of Satine's things were in a box. He knew Harold was still upset because Satine had been like a daughter to him. Christian left the office and sat down next to Satie.

"There is something very odd going on here. When we walked by Satine's old Elephant I saw a light on in her window. I don't know if I am going crazy but it gave me the chills." Christian practically yelled to Satie because there was so much noise going on in the dance hall.

"I guess they rented it out to someone." Satie answered back.

"Maybe."

Satie and Christian were soon joined by the Argentinean with narcolepsy, Audrey, and the "doctor". The can-can was now going on and Christian even recognized some girls. One such was Nini. They all ordered absinthe and were enjoying the dancing. Christian was pained by the memories of his beloved Satine who he had first met here. Then the lights began to dim. A girl that slightly resembled Satine came out onto the Stage. She was dressed in a sparkling corset. Her hair was a dazzling red color, like Satine. Her eyes had that sparkle, Like Satine. Her singing soothed the soul, just like Satine.

Christian watched her as she sang her song of love. Could it be? Was it Satine? It couldn't have been because she was dead. Or was she?