Christine heard clapping as she finished the piece. She removed her hands from the piano and turned around on the bench. Erik pushed himself off of the doorframe and stepped into the library. "Very good. Although, I must say the second measure was a little off."

"I am sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you."

"No, don't apologize. It is nice to know the money I gave to that center didn't go to waste."

"You're the one who donated the music room?"

"Was it to your liking?"

"Yes, thank you."

"No reason to thank me. I intend for you to have all the things you desire. Therefore, I would like to continue with your music lessons and start academic ones as well."

"Why would you want to do that?"

"Erik, Councilman Brown is on the phone." Erik turned and glared at Nadir for interrupting. He turned back to Christine, giving her a smile.

"Excuse me, Christine. We shall finish this conversation at dinner." Christine simply nodded her head. Erik followed Nadir back into the office, hitting the back of Nadir's head before picking up the phone.

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Christine stood up and left the library. She quickly found her way to the kitchen. She took her spot at the island and waited for Sarah to note her presence. Sarah apparently was going to do no such thing. "What are you making?"

"Dinner. You should be upstairs changing."

"I'll go in a minute. I wanted to ask you about something."

"What would that be?"

"Does Erik know a lot about music?"

"Those who have heard the Master play say that he is an angel cast out of heaven."

"Then why does he wear a mask? Is he wanted?" Sarah stopped what she was doing and turned around to face Christine. She set her hands on the island and leaned in close to Christine.

"Christine, I want you to listen to me very carefully. Are you listening?" Christine nodded her head. "Good. You must never ever touch Master Erik's mask. Don't even mention it even if you think he is not around. Master knows and sees all."

"Why?"

"Just don't. Now, go upstairs and change. Erik will be expecting you to be at the table in a few minutes."

Christine got up and headed to the stairs. All the way to her room she wondered why Erik choose to find his face behind a mask. She went to the closet and found that there was a simple black dress and an outfit for tomorrow. Nothing else. She would have to ask Erik about going to get her clothes from her apartment tomorrow.

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Christine found Erik already waiting for her at the table. He stood as she went to her seat. As soon as she was seated in her chair, Erik sat back down.

Christine was halfway through her soup when she decided that she could take the silence no longer. She stirred the soup around with the spoon while she casually asked her question. "What do you do?"

"I do many things, my dear."

"Such as?" Could the man be anymore vague? They were going to get no where at this rate.

"For example, tomorrow night, you and I will go entertain boring people. During this, I will explain to them how their waterway fits in with the building I have designed."

"So you are an architect?"

"Occasionally."

"Thank you for being so specific."

"Your sarcasm is not appreciated, Christine." Erik said rather harshly. Christine pushed the vegetables around in her soup, trying to avoid Erik's gaze. Erik seeing how his remark had affected Christine decided to change the topic of conversation.

"You'll need a dress for tomorrow."

"I don't think..." Christine stopped as Erik lifted his hand in a command that Christine clearly took as to stop talking.

"In the morning, David will drive you downtown. Maria owns a boutique, and she will help you pick out a new wardrobe. Now, if you will excuse me, I must go talk with Sarah about your lesson for tomorrow afternoon." Erik stood and walked towards the kitchen door.

Christine turned around in her chair as he walked past her. "What lesson?"

"My dear, while your presence is divine, your table manners need a great deal of work." Christine turned around in a huff, insulted that he would say such a thing. Erik simply continued on his way.

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A/N: Thank you to all of those who reviewed. Hopefully, I will have another update soon.