Chapter 23. Letters.
Eric was so generous to let me and Erica stay at his house, and he let Martha stay at the hotel for absolutely free. And when we made love last night, it was heaven and hell at the same time, he can give me pleasure Raoul never could, and he could do so slow that it was torcher then speed up again, and he reached his peak before me but didn't stop like Raoul would. I can't believe I chose Raoul over Eric.
And Erica is very fond of him and has already started to call him Papa, and he doesn't complain about that little doll of hers and they enjoy each other's music (I just pray Erica doesn't find a copy of Don Juan).
And Eric gave me a letter from Raoul even though I could tell he desperately wanted to tear it up.
The letter read: Christine I lost a bet that I would leave if you sang that night, so in a way this is both our faults I'm gone. I'll come back in the spring for you and Erica. Don't let that monster touch you or her.
I knew then I would have to tell Raoul the truth so I wrote him a letter: Raoul, I must tell you that Erica is not you daughter but Eric's. From that night before our wedding. He didn't rape me that night, Raoul! I chose to be with him! Please forgive me if you can.
It was going to be a long winter…
me: stupid writers block this is all i could come up with!
Eric: she has a wonderful idea she just can't think of how to get to it.
me: why didn't they block this at school?
Eric: oh my god...