Part 2 is here. Just to remind you where we are, Satine just found out Christian is a writer and is panicking about the Duke. Harold and the Duke have just walked in.

SATINE: Hide!

Hide? Hiding behind her robe as the Duke and Harold come in is not going to do very much good. We are going to be caught, and judging by Satine's reaction to this whole ordeal, this Duke is not going to be happy.

ZIDLER: My Dear! Are you decent for the Duke?

This is embarrassing. I cannot believe I am hiding behind Satine's bathrobe, staring up at her ass.

ZIDLER: Where were you?

It is hard to move towards the table at the same time as her. She is so skinny it is amazing that the men have not seen me yet.

SATINE: I, uh……I……was……waiting!

There is a trace of panic in her voice that I hope Zidler or the Duke don't notice. The don't seem to hear it.

ZIDLER: My dearest Duke, allow me to introduce Mademoiselle Satine!

At least I am hidden behind the table now. As long as they stay away from the table I'll be covered.

SATINE: Mousier, how wonderful of you to take time out of your busy schedule to visit……

I better stay down below the table.

DUKE: The pleasure, I fear, will be entirely mine……my dear.

I don't like the way he said that.

ZIDLER: I'll leave you two squirrels to get better acquainted, ta-ta!

Squirrels? Wait if he is leaving then what are Satine and the Duke going to do?

DUKE: A kiss on the hand may be quite continental……

SATINE: But diamonds are a girl's best friend……

She is amazing at her job. Two minutes ago she was in a panic, but now she is as saucy as ever. She is laying there the same way she did for me. I wonder if every man who comes in here gets the same treatment.

DUKE: After tonight's petty exertions on the stage, you must surely be in need of refreshment, my dear.

Oh no. He's coming towards the table. He'll see me.

SATINE: Don't! ……you……just…… love the view? Hm?

That excuse is not going to work on a man like him. Satine, you should know better.

DUKE: ……Charming.

He's turning back. Do something, Satine.

SATINE: Ohh! I feel like dancing!

Uh, not exactly what I had in mind but ok. She is insane, but an attractive insane.

DUKE: Uh……um……my dear, would you like a glass of champagne?

Oh no. He is not going to give up on the champagne is he?

SATINE: No!

That was a little too obvious. Now what?

SATINE: It's……it's a little bit funny.

DUKE: What is?

What? She wouldn't use my poem. She can't, she doesn't know all the words.

SATINE: This……

I guess she is going to use my poem. I have to help her without the duke seeing me. I don't know if I remember all of the words. ...Feeling.

SATINE: Feeling

She doesn't remember any of the words. This is a disaster. Um... inside.

SATINE: Inside

I'm not one of those who could easily... what is the next word.

SATINE: I'm not one of those who can easily……

Hide. I have no idea why I am using my hands. Maybe it will help her remember.

SATINE: Hide!

Oops. Ow, putting out that flame hurt. She really does react quickly, she is already at his legs. I think she remembers the rest of the words to the song.

SATINE: I don't have much money!
But boy if I did……

When I came up with that song I didn't imagine it could sound sexual. I never imagined what she would do to it.

SATINE: Oh, I'd buy a big house
Where we both could live.

She is right, I better leave. The door is open. She just has to distract him long enough for me to get out.

SATINE: I HOPE YOU DON'T

He voice is makes the song even more magical. I don't want to leave

SATINE: I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND
THAT I PUT DOWN IN WORDS

She is singing to me. I see it in her eyes. She does love me, but now she will never admit it.

SATINE: HOW WONDERFUL LIFE IS

NOW YOU'RE IN THE WORLD

DUKE: That's very beautiful……

It is very beautiful. I know I have to leave. I just can't draw my eyes away from her.

SATINE: It's from Spectacular Spectacular. Suddenly, with you here, I finally understood the true meaning of those words.

The door is so close. Yes, almost there.

SATINE: How wonderful life is……now you're in the world.

DUKE: What meaning is that, my dear?

Oh no, someone is standing out there. Shit, that was two loud of a slam. Her hysterics are a good cover up, but they seem a bit random. Then again her randomness has gotten us this far, so it might still work. Wear can I hide. This hanging thing is not going to work.

SATINE: Duke! Don't you toy with my emotions!

It's amazing how well she can think of something to say.

SATINE: You……you must know the affect you have on women……

Wow, that was a quick mood swing. She just reached out and pulled him on top of her. I think she is strangling the man.

SATINE: Let's make love! You want to make love, don't you?

Her waving just snapped me back to reality. I have to get out the back. I think the Duke is going to have a seizure.

SATINE: Ooh, I knew you felt the same way! Oh! Oh, Duke!

I can't go. I don't want her to do this while I can hear it. She can't possibly want to do it while I am right here. She is trying to get me to leave but I refuse to budge.

SATINE: Yes……you're right, we should wait……until opening night.

Thank you Satine. Now I have to hide. The Duke does not sound happy. I guess some men like being strangled by beautiful women.

DUKE: Wait? What?

SATINE: There's a power in you that scares me. You should go!

She is a great improviser. The Duke is not happy at all.

DUKE: I just got here.

SATINE: Oh, yes, but……we'll see each other every day during rehearsal. We must wait! We must wait until opening night. Get out.

Opening night. She is planning to torment him for a while. Finally he is gone. This is embarrassing. I don't know what to say. She looks mad. This is not my fault.

SATINE: Do you have any idea……any idea what would have happened if you were found?

She looks like she is going to faint. Oh my, she did.

CHRISTIAN: Oh……oh my g--……Satine……

She won't wake up. My shaking her is not doing anything. What am I going to do with her? The bed.

CHRISTIAN: I'll put you in bed……

She is quite heavy for someone so skinny. I want her to be comfortable. This is a bit awkward, my climbing on top of her to get her settled. Oh no, the Duke is back!

You all know what's next. You just have to wait a little while for it. I am going away for a while so I don't know when I will get the next chapter up. I'll post it as soon as I can. Meanwhile you all can give me lots and lots of reviews. Some of you have stopped reviewing. Please, even if you have reviewed before, review again. Please. I could really use the support because, truthfully, I don't think these are very good. But you do and that's what matters. So keep reviewing and I'll keep updating.