Satine slowly opened her eyes to a warm ray of sun smiling down on her. She gasped for breath and held up her hand to block the sun from hurting her weak eyes. She turned her head and grabbed the back of her neck to try and cover her pain that suddenly began to throb somewhere behind her. She let out a few desperate moans of pain as she let out deep heavy breaths.
Then, she heard some one coming closer to her. She carefully strained to open her eyes once more and catch a glimpse of the approaching figure. The person came up close to her side and took her hand. Satine let the warm hands comfort her and stay with her but it all ended to soon. The hands let go of hers but instead they reached over to turn her head to look at them straight into the eyes.
The person moved her head inch by inch to their direction, careful not to wake her or hurt her. Satine held her eyes open knowing that the person was to soon be revealed. The pain soared up and down her spine but Satine felt to weak to do anything about it. Satine's eyes now finally met the face of the one who had brought her here and it was none other than Christian himself. Satine forced a small smile on her face and closed her eyes again to try and relieve herself of the throbbing pain. Christian also smiled as he softly stroked her hair.
Christian sat down next to her and grabbed her hand once more. Even though Satine knew that Harold would be disappointed in her and that she knew she had to keep up her reputation, Satine let him keep the hold of her hand for truly she wanted it more than anything in the entirety of the world. Christian sat there only but a few short moments before getting back up to tend to Satine's baby, who had, in fact, puzzled Christian quite a bit.
Satine opened her eyes once more to spy on Christian as a loving "father" to her new baby. Although she did not express it on her face, for she was to weak, inside she was smiling to herself. She couldn't believe that after all she had done in her life, God had graced her with such a loving being and another most caring one. How lucky she felt she was, having a baby that was truly a miracle and a man that loved her even though she pretended not to love him in return.
After all, Christian had caught her when she fell on the steps just now and not to mention saved her baby's life. It was just how lucky she truly was…..he was there when she fell with her baby and he saved her, he saved her baby's life and her from probably a broken neck.
It was so true, How wonderful life is now your in the world……
Satine thought as she slowly drifted back into a peaceful sleep.
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Christian held the soft baby in his arms. He smiled at it and studied the defiant work that God had surly done on this baby. He just held it there, making sure that it stayed asleep, at least long enough not to wake Satine. He glanced over at Satine on the bed and again smiled to himself for the most beautiful women was lying there, a women that lit up a women when entering it, a women that would even sing the rocks to sleep. Oh, how it hurt him to know that Satine did not love him in return. How could he love someone so much but she could not see it, or him, for what it was and take a chance. Oh well, He thought, At least we are friends, I guess that's the most I could ask for…..
Christian turned his back to Satine and swayed the baby in his arms. He loved this baby and truly wished it to be his own. He marveled at the perfection of his porcelain skin and it's bright brown eyes and it's soft brown hair. It must not have been Satine's, however, because she had red hair and he did not and she had blue eyes and he still did not. Where had the baby come from?? He wondered.
Christian laid the baby down onto a mat made by him on the sofa. He checked to make sure that nothing would disturb the baby before turning back to Satine. He stroked her face and secretly pecked her forehead. He placed her hands over her stomach and grabbed his coat and hat, and placed them on himself. He gave one last glance at both Satine and the baby before turning to Satine's door and leaving, blowing a kiss to Satine.
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Several hours later, Satine came to. She opened her eyes and raised herself to an upright position. She looked around the room in hopes of finding Christian but found not a soul except for the baby, who was peacefully resting on her sofa. She let out a small sigh and lost the smile from her face. She got up from her bed and walked over to her window of the big elephant and laid eyes upon Christian's garret, which was located directly ahead of her. The pain in her neck had resided and now Satine was feeling much better, and she was glad too.
The baby stirred on the sofa, making Satine direct to it. She snatched the baby in her arms and swayed him back and forth. When, just then, something occurred to her. She hadn't named the baby yet, but what would she name him? Satine thought long and hard, all the while holding the baby, when something came across her eyesight. She had spotted something on her nightstand. Carefully, she placed the baby back on the sofa and cautiously stepped towards the object.
A note scribbled in black ink was left on top of it. Satine grabbed the note with excitement and read it carefully.
Mademoiselle Satine,
I suppose you noticed me in your elephant today and just wanted to let you know that I am praying that you will soon heal. You had quite a nasty spill today, just lucky I was there, right? Well, I left you something in hopes that it will make you feel at least the tiniest bit better. I hope to see you soon.
Christian
Satine smiled and placed the note back on the table. She quickly picked up the object, which she had discovered was a book, and flipped through the pages. The book was not only a book but a play written by a man named William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Satine plopped herself down on the bed and began to read it.
She sat there nearly all night reading the book and never once was disturbed by the baby, but Satine often checked on him. When she had finished, tears had begun to fill her eyes.
"Oh, what a delightful story!" Satine exclaimed. She smiled and suddenly got an idea. She flipped back to the front with the names listed of all the characters. She read down the list: Hermia, Demetrius, Helena, Lysander…….Lysander…..Lysander. Satine wanted Lysander to be the name of her beloved new baby boy. She smiled and closed the book. She walked over and kissed Lysander on the forehead.
"Lysander, do you like that name? Lysander," Satine stroked the baby's head and wiped away more tears. She breathed deep and turned from her baby.
Satine got herself ready for bed and pulled back the covers. She turned down the lights and nestled into the warmth of the layers of her blankets. She closed her eyes but before she could fall into slumber, a light shone in her eyes. Satine got up and walked over to her window, low and behold it was only the Moulin Rouge's lights. That was expected at this time a night, 3:00 am, because the men and dancers were still having the time of their life.
Satine began to turn back to her bed when something caught her eye. She looked straight ahead and saw Christian peering back at her Elephant. Satine smiled and backed away, out of sight. How she wanted to love him, to be there with him on that cold night. She wanted to express her feeling towards him but found no way that she could. But there was always something for her, she didn't know what it was but there was something. God always worked in mysterious ways….
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
Satine peeked around the side but quickly turned back.
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
All of the nights you came to me
When some silly girl had set you free
You wondered how you'd make it through
I wondered what was wrong with you
'Cause how could you give your love to someone else
And share your dreams with me
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
You went and saved the best for last
Satine sighed and walked back to her bed. She watched as Christian did the same. She laid her head on her pillow and smiled to herself.
When, outside of her elephant she heard a noise. Footsteps coming closer to her door and then the shaking of her doorknob.