XVII. A Talk With Madame Giry

Madame Giry looked at Zuri as she set a cup of tea in front of her. "So what has Erik been doing?"

"He and I have been expanding our relationship." She said quietly then stirred sugar in her cup. "I talked about having a child and he said that he would give it away." She suddenly blurted out.

"I wouldn't believe him."

"He sounded serious."

"Zuri, what kind of relationship does he want with you?" Madame Giry asked after sipping some tea and setting her cup down.

"I'm not sure. He wants a long-term relationship though." Zuri answered then looked in Madame Giry's eyes.

"Hmm."

"Do you think there is something wrong?"

"No. I think that it is strange that is all. Erik has never expressed love for anyone else besides Christine. Can you forgive him so easily?"

"I can."

"If he truly loves you?"

"Yes."

"Would you give him your heart?"

"I already have..." A silence separated them for a few minutes. "I need to get

back. He will be worried about me."

"Be careful Zuri." Madame Giry warned.

Zuri nodded then stood up and left.

Author's Note: I appreciate the future reviews.