How could I be so stupid?

by LiltingBanshee

A/N: I know this is short, but I thought that would be better than no update for another few weeks:) just a bit of ECness for you:)

"Wow, I can't believe it went so well between you. I thought he would have killed you for hurting Giselle" Christine was quite surprised when Erik told her about the conversation he had had with Maurice the night before.

"Me too. He did start off with attacking me, but I'm really glad that no blood were spilled. Now I just to wait and see what he decides to do about the Opera and I still want to have a decent conversation with Giselle. I might be on good terms with her father, but I would like our divorce to be settled nicely" Erik sighed.

"Don't you think Maurice will talk to her as well? Explain to her what he talked to you about. And after all, she lied to her parents about your marriage and the conditions she made for it. She never told them about the fact that you had a child and she still forced you to marry her. They'll have to make her understand that you're not the one to blame for everything" Christine tried as she used her free hand to rub Alana's back. The little girl had fallen asleep in her mother's lap while listening to her parents´ phone conversation.

"Maybe he will, but no matter what Giselle is his daughter and as her father I believe Maurice will stand by her in the end. In any case I'm preparing myself for the worst" Erik said tiredly.

"And what would be the worst that could happen?" Christine asked carefully.

"Well, she can´t deny me a divorce. I could end up having to pay her a monthly amount of money for years, but I would just have to accept that. I guess the worst fear I have is that Maurice will withdraw all support to the Opera as it would affect so many people, but to tell you the truth my love, nothing is really the worst because no matter what happens I have you and Alana, right?" he asked hopefully.

Christine smiled into the receiver. "Of course you have us. I just really really hope that he won't come up with anything that would persuade you to stay with Giselle. I know you have told me that won't happen, but I get scared when you're not here Erik. You feel so far away, and I'm so afraid you will be taken away from me again" she whispered and he could hear the tears in her voice.

"Christine I'm telling you again. Do not fear, it will not happen. I will be back in your arms as soon as I can. Please trust me darling, I love you. I will not let anything come between us, do you hear me?" he said seriously.

"I know Erik and I do believe you. I'm sure all my doubts will disappear in time, but they are still there sometimes" she sniffed.

"I don't blame you dear, it's been hard I know, but we will see each other soon and I will make all those doubts go away" he said with a little grin.

"Oh is that so? And how exactly to you plan to make them disappear?" Christine said seductively.

"Well, that is something I would not feel comfortable describing to you when I know our daughter is sleeping right next to you, you will have to wait and see" he whispered to her.

Christine groaned with frustration. "Oh Erik please come back soon."

"I will my love, but now I will leave you to your sleep, it's getting quite late. Sweet dreams. I love you" he said affectionately.

"I love you too Erik, my dreams will definitely be sweet" she whispered before hanging up.