OK guys, let's fix some things:

1. My Erik is a FLIRTY SEX-GOD! So read the story knowing this. And honestly aren't you fed up with his self-loathing all the time? I do think that he's better this way with a little (well not little...:)) self-confidence

2. I know that the phone number I wrote isn't correct but I just really don't have the time to change it. But if you REALLY want me to correct them I will just say so.

3. I know that my chapters aren't long but chose: I'll write longer chapters but that way I won't be able to update this often or I'll keep up this lenght and update every day. Your choice.

So that's it. Anyways, here's the new one. Enjoy:)))

Chapter six

'I hope he's not home' Meg prayed as she entered Christine's and Raoul's flat. Christine had asked her to pack her stuff and bring it to her house since she will be living with her. To her luck Raoul wasn't at home. She didn't want to meet him because surely she would yell his head off for being unfaithful to her best friend.

She found several bags and stuffed Christine's clothes into them. She took some photos away as well. One where she was with her parents, it was taken one week before they died. Another where they were in the fun park, pictures of her other friends and relatives, and she even took some paintings off of the wall which she knew Christine loved. She spent at least three hours packing Christine's things.

As she was about to leave the place carrying the last bag her fears came true. Raoul was standing right before her when she opened the door. She tried to ignore him and walk pass by but he grabbed her arm and pull her back to the flat.

'Let go of me you sorry excuse of a man!' Meg yelled as Raoul slammed the door shut.

'What the hell are you doing here?' he hissed.

'Taking Christine's things away. Surely you didn't think that she'll come here back after what you've done' Meg replied with the same tone.

'She's better come here when she's released from the hospital for you're not going to take her things away' he snatched the bag from her hand. 'And I need to talk with her.'

'Talk with her!' Meg raised her hands into the air. 'She has nothing to do with you, I can tell you that. Now let me go!'

'Right, but this stays' he stated holding the last bag up.

Meg wheeled around and rushed out of the door and down the stairs to her car. She was glad that in his fury Raoul didn't notice that despite that bag everything else was already in her car.

'Jerk!' she said out loud as she started her car and drove away.

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'I don't believe it that he thought that I'll step through the threshold once more' Christine said sitting in Meg's car as they drove to her apartment. Finally she could go home. Although she didn't feel that she had a home anymore.

'He acted like his affair wouldn't count. He just kept saying that he wants to talk with you.'

Christine laughed bitterly. 'I don't think that anything has left to talk about.'

'I said the same but he just didn't want to believe it.'

'Of course he didn't. He's used to that he gets everything he wants. Spoiled little asshole!'

'Geez, let's talk about something else before your head explodes. '

'Yeah, whatever.'

'So, how's it going with your lover?' Meg asked innocently.

'With my what?' Christine nearly jumped out of her seat.

'C'mon, don't pretend that there's nothing between you two. And anyway, you're free now, you can do what you want.'

'Honestly Meg, I don't know what to think anymore' Christine said now softly. 'Okay I won't deny that I don't have feelings towards him but I'm not sure in the intensity of my feelings. When I first saw him I definitely had a crush on him. Well I still have. But I don't know if it's more that that or not.'

'What do you feel for him?' Meg asked trying to figure out her friends feelings. 'How do you feel when you're near him?'

'I absolutely love being with him but it's not what I'm talking about. I just don't know why am I feeling this. Because of Raoul, you know after him there's somebody who flatters for me and flirts with me, or because I actually like him.'

'These are hard things Chris' Meg said patting her friend's knee. 'But you must find it out by yourself. Nobody can tell how you feel only you.'

'Oh, thanks, you're a big help' Christine laughed.

'I know' Meg laughed too. 'That's why I'm your best friend.'

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'Next one' Erik said after two bars. The audition didn't go well. They had listened to at least a hundred singer but none of them was sufficient. Erik ran his hand through his hair and leaned back in his chair.

'Are you all right?' Nadir asked. 'We can take a break.'

'No, I'm fine. Just my leg is itching from this damned cast.'

Another hour went by and still nobody seemed good enough to sing Carlotta's role. Erik started to lose hope and when the last singer ran down he was despairing.

'We should get Carlotta back' Nadir suggested.

'There's no way in hell that I'll beg for that woman to come back' Erik barked. 'I'll rather cancel the performance than hear that toad sing on my stage again.'

'As you wish' Nadir sighed. He knew that they couldn't cancel but let Erik do as he wished for he was sure that eventually he'll find somebody to play the role.

'I'm fed up, Nadir take me home. Even my leg started to ache' Erik ordered.

'I guess you're right, we need some rest.'

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'But won't he think me too eager if I call him this soon?' Christine whine clutching the receiver in her hands.

'You agreed that you'll call him up when you're out of the hospital, didn't you?' Meg was now annoyed. They had been arguing for ten minutes whether Christine should call Erik or not.

'Yes, but….'

'No buts for God's sake! Dial that number and talk with him at last or don't and put the receiver down! Seriously you're worse than a six-year-old!' Meg scolded storming out of the room.

Christine sat on her bed for several minutes before had enough bravery to make the call.

'Hi, Honey' answered Erik with a silky voice. 'So finally you're out?'

'Yes, I'm staying with Meg.'

'And what did your exemplary husband say to that?'

'Well he had a little argument with Meg but nothing extra.'

'I see.'

For some moments there was awkward silence between them. Eventually Erik broke it.

'So why did you call? Just to let me know that you're at Meg's, or you wanted something…. more?'

'Umm…' Christine was at loss of words again. 'Damn it, damn it! Say something intelligent!'

'Okay, Honey, I'll help you' Erik chuckled. 'Yes, my invitation is still stands so whenever you have a free evening just say so.' When Christine didn't say anything he spoke again. 'So what about this Friday? There are two days left so you'll have plenty of time to do your girlish things.'

'Girlish things? Oh, you idiot, can't you say something by yourself just repeat his words?'

'You know, go to buy a new, sexy dress, take a visit at your hairdresser… I'd like you to be extremely gorgeous.'

'Uhh… Friday will be good.' Christine was grasping the receiver so hard that her knuckles were white and her palm sweated.

'Great! I'll send Nadir for you. You've already met in the hospital once or twice.'

'Yes, I remember.'

'So what's the address?'

Christine told him the street and the number and they agreed in half past six. When she hung up the phone she sat for several minutes in total bliss then shrieked.

'Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeg!'

'God, you scared me, what's up?' Meg asked rushing into the room.

'Call up you hairdresser and ask an appointment for me. And tomorrow we're going to the shopping centre. I need a new dress.'

Hahh, stupid Raoul! Gets what he deserves!

Review and Erik will take you to a fancy restaurant! Don't and you'll get punjabbed!

Your loving authoress