Chapter 3-

Evelyn stared thoughtlessly into space, tapping her newly manicured fingers against the polished wood of the table. She knew in that instant that not one single person in the entire world could feel as bored as she was feeling today. A flash of anger towards Rick spread across her mind. If he didn't expect her to be the homely little housewife then she could be out having fun! Evy sighed and shook that thought out of her head, it was useless to place blame on him, no good would come out of it. She stood up and walked over to the window, placing a hand on it. A handprint started to form on the icy glass. She stared out at the fog on the cold Sunday morning, oblivious to the shadow coming up from behind her. She squinted her eyes as she thought she saw a black figure running swiftly through the mist. So when she felt a hand on her shoulder, it was quite understandable why she screamed.

"Ardeth?!", cried Evelyn consumed with relief.

She stared up into the face of her old friend, seeing him cringe at her screaming. He was dressed in his usual Medjai way, nothing to spectacular. Evy placed a hand to her erratic heart, trying to calm herself down.

"Ardeth, you scared the living daylights out of me! What are you doing here?", she said as she took a deep breath.

The robed chief casually picked a piece of lint of his clothing and replied just as casually.

"Well, I see you have had loads of company here in London. Especially since you screamed like that", he said sarcastically with a half grin.

Evy just rolled her eyes and waved her hand for him to continue.

"I need to see Rick, as soon as possible." Ardeth said as he got right to the point.

"Why?"

Evelyn crossed her arms as she waited for a reply.

"There's an emergency. I need Rick." He replied, becoming more and more uncomfortable.

"What emergency?" She said, as a wry grin climbed up her face. Evelyn knew he didn't want to tell her because she was a woman.

Ardeth looked up at the ceiling as if asking for help and gave up.

"It involves Imhotep, now where's Rick?"

Imhotep's name struck a cord through Evy's heart. Her pulse quickened and she could feel her veins throbbing. The mention of him made the hairs on the back of her neck prickle. Her memories of his face traveled throughout her body as her eyes widened in surprise. Amazingly, the first image she thought of was his handsome face, not the fact that he tried to set a plague upon the earth. Evelyn shut her eyes and forced calmness to settle down on her.

"W-what about Imhotep?" she asked, her breathing harsh.

Ardeth stared curiously at her for a moment, wondering why she had reacted that way, before replying.

"Look, we'll discuss him once I talk to Rick. Where is he?"

Evelyn's jaw tightened as she returned her gaze outside the window, crossed her arms and shivered.

"He is in America, making his fortune." She replied with a low voice, stressing the last words.

Ardeth was obviously confused.

"But aren't you two married?"

Evy closed her eyes in annoyance at the thought of having to explain everything again.

"We are, he just wants to make a little more money, without me there."

Ardeth looked at the floor, obviously not interested in getting caught up in this 'marital dispute'. He nodded and swallowed.

"Well, alright then. This is extremely important, I'll have to telegram a message to him.", he said rubbing his forehead.

Evy turned back to him.

"But what about Imhotep? What's the deal with him?"

They sat down at the dining room table. Ardeth looked around and decided not to mention how depressing the room looked, with its white walls and black curtains.

"One of my sources in Cairo told me that Imhotep has been reincarnated."

Evelyn's hand immediately went up to her mouth as she gasped.

"How can that be, we made him mortal and killed him again!"

Ardeth sighed, understanding her peril.

"You were able to raise him once, Evy, others can do the same."

He looked up at her again, hope consuming his worried eyes.

"You and Rick can also bring him down again, Evelyn, I trust you."

Evelyn looked around the room, her mind racing.

"I... I don't know Ardeth."

"You fell in love with Rick once in Egypt, you may fall in love again."

She looked down at the ground. Ardeth leaned over.

"I need you two to help me, the end of the world might be nearing! We can go right now, and Rick can join us later in Egypt. Please Evelyn!"

Evy looked up at him, and knew she was going. Ardeth could read her response in her eyes and smiled.

"Great!"

He got up to leave the room, but as an afterthought told her one more thing.

"And try to keep Jonathan out of the way."

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I am so sorry to keep you guys waiting-I have no motivation.

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