Chapter 26
Everything was set for tonight at 8pm. Nadir, the old doctor was invited to dinner and he was going to meet someone very special. Once he arrived, we sat down in the parlor with some drinks to talk about the day and how everything had been in our lives.
"Miss Christine, I see you are doing well."
"Yes, I am very much so. Thank you."
Erik glanced at the clock on the wall. She should be here any minute he thought. As I got up to fetch a few more appetizers, suddenly the doorbell rang. Erik immediately sprang for the door and when he opened it, he stood in the direct way of her, preventing Nadir from seeing.
"Alice, I have someone for you to meet." he said with a smile.
As he stepped out of the way, Alice and Nadir's eyes met for the first time in 30 years. Nadir stood to his feet immediately as Alice turned pale.
"Alice, it is really you?"
"Oh Nadir!"
As they embraced, Erik held me and watched in amazement of how two people could still be so much in love after so many years.
"Alice, what happened?" asked Nadir as he broke the embrace.
"He dragged me away from you...married me against my will. Oh Nadir, I've missed you so much!"
With that said, their lips met for a quick kiss and Erik and I smiled.
"I can't loose you again, Alice. Please, be my wife."
"Nadir...yes. Yes, I will be your wife!" she said with excitement.
"The wedding will be in a week exactly!" announced Nadir proudly.
"Oh, then we will make all the arrangements for you. It's only natural." said Erik.
"Nonsense, you needn't go to the trouble." replied Nadir.
"Nadir, you're a good friend who has helped me through many of my hard times. Please, take this as a thank you."
Nadir stared at him for a moment, and I could swear I saw a glimmer of a tear in his eye as he nodded yes. I hugged Alice and congratulated both of them on their newly rekindled love as Erik headed to his office to set up the entire wedding. It would be a day none of us would ever forget.