I hope this chapter's not completely terrible. oO I've been spacing the past few days...i think i'm gonna redo my last chappie. It'll be better, and hopefully longer. If not, then shorter. things even out.
I had to redo this chapter, way too many typos. oO;;;; sorry, people. I fixed them.
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I stood up, brushing myself off hastily. I looked around at the room, which seemed to darken when he passed. The candles burned out, and the windows were shut and curtains drawn. I was surprised to hear noises in the room. they sounded like walking. as if someone was pacing back and forth. I brushed a lock of blond hair behind my earto hear the sound better.
It sounded as if it were coming from behind the mirror at the end of the room. I just stood there, listening to it. I found myself pressing my ear against the glass to see where it was coming from. Then the pacing stopped, it seemed. I started poking the mirror in curiosity, then shoving it and pushing it until finally it came open. I peeked inside in wonder. A dark, damp hall. "That's it?" I thought out loud with a snort of sarcasm. I glanced at the clock on the wall of the dressing room.
"Crap!" I suddenly realized that the premiere was in 10 minutes. And all I had on was a slip corset and a robe! I shut the mirror, throwing off my robe hastily and stripping off my stockings, falling over in the process, until I heard a knock on the door.
"Annie,open up! It's Meg."
I slowly opened her eyes and rolled onto my side, facing the door. how did Meg know I was here?
Without thinking about how much of a mess I was, not to mention almost naked, I replied,"Yes Meg, come in."
"I cannot. The door is locked!" Meg called through the door.
When I remembered the door was locked, I jumped up to open the door. Then I remembered I had barely any clothing on. I bit my lip in embarrasment.
"Are you going to let me in or not?" I heard her ask.
"Uh Meg. I am indecent at the moment. Can I meet you in the hall?" I asked while changing out of my corset.
"It is too late. All musicians are to meet in 10 minutes at the auditorium." Meg cried out.
"It might have helped if you had told me yesterday. It matters not though. I will be ready. Thank you for informing me Meg. I shall see you atthe performancethen." I said falling to the floor from tripping on my skirts.
"Ok then, Good-bye Annie." Meg said.
I could hear Meg running down the hall as I got up from the floor.
I then finished unbuttoning her dress and hung it in the closet before walking over to my suitcase pulling out a white bodice and a dark blue cotton skirt and corset.
As I was about to pullmy blouse up over my arms, I heard a familiar 'swooshing' sound.
I turned and faced the mirror to see Erik stepping out.
"Must you come in as I am dressing?"I snapped at him. I realized she was only wearing my corset and white undergarments and suddenly became embarrassed.I covered my chest with my arms. Truly, spying on one when they are changing! What a pervert!
"I merely noticed you were about to change before loosening your corset. It is not wise to sleep in a corset my dear. I shall loosen it, for you surely cannot do it on your own." Erik said, reaching out with a gloved hand.
I thought and then said, "Oh alright, but only under one circumstance. You leave when done!"
I walked towards him and turned having my back face him.I pulledmy hair up away from my back.
"Of course." Was all he said.
He took off his gloves and placed them on the dresser next to them.
Erik gently began undoing the laces of my corset. I was surprised at how gentle Erik was after being so forceful with me last night.
Once Erik had finished untying my corset, he re-adjusted it and began doing it back up. I turned my head to give him a small smile, but quickly turned my head away again, remembering how edgy he was with me.
A few moments later he finished tying the last lace. The corset was still tight yet much more comfortable.I placed my hair back down and turned around to thank him. AllI saw was the mirror slide close.
"Thank you Erik."I whispered to the mirror before grabbing my skirt and blouse and dressed into them.I pinned my hair half up as well as brushing my teeth and washing my face.
