Chapter Eleven – Kept In The Dark

Erik was the first to wake when morning dawned through the window. He sat up slowly and looked down at his beloved who was still sleeping peacefully. He smiled as he saw that she was beautiful even as she slept. He closed his eyes and leaned forward to kiss her forehead. Christine stirred and began to slowly wake up, she rubbed her eyes and looked up at him and smiled. "Morning" he whispered. "Morning" she replied and he leaned in to her once again and the both kissed. "You feeling better now?" he asked gently. Christine swallowed as she remembered the nightmare "I'm still so scared" She whimpered. Erik lifted her up into his arms "Don't be scared, Christine" he whispered. She trembled in his strong arms but the steady beating of his heart calmed her. One two, one two, one two, one two.

She leaned back to face him. "Did you think of anything that could help us?" she asked curiously. Erik smoothed back his hair. "Not just yet, but don't worry I'll think of something." But of course he already had thought of something. Keeping it a secret was the right choice, anyway that's how all men do it. Don't tell her until the time is right. Christine smiled "I'm sure you will" She stretched and stepped out of the bed. "I'm going to have a shower now." She said and went to get some clean clothes from her wardrobe. Erik got out of bed too and stretched his legs and arms. "I've got a lot of plans to make" he thought to himself then asked. "Can I use your phone Christine? I need to call Mr. Henderson." Christine nodded "Of course you can Erik, it's on the table downstairs in the hall." "Thank you" he said. She gathered up her clothes "I won't be long" she said opening the bedroom door. "Oh, there's no need for you to rush Christine, take your time my love." She gave him a warm smile before going into the bathroom. Erik descended the stairs and went to the phone. He lifted the receiver to his ear and dialled a number. He waited and then a male voice answered "Hello?" Erik smiled "Morning Roger, its Erik. Sorry to disturb you, but I have a few things I'd like you to arrange for tonight."

Christine was stood in the shower washing through her hair. She had so many thoughts running through her head. Two days ago she woke up on a perfectly normal morning and went to audition for a show. Then she was magically transported back in time and went through a load of unbelievable events. Evaded a monster she feared above all things, a monster who loved her. Then she was transported back to her time and woke up looking into the eyes of a gorgeous young man who she didn't realize was the monster she had escaped from. Than after discovering the truth about him, her fear had turned to pity and then somehow love. But just when she had thought everything was alright the devil who had cursed this man had come to haunt her. And scare her away from this man whom she had fallen in love with. She tried everything she could think of to make the devil go away but everything she'd tried hadn't worked. So now it all depended if Erik could think of a plan himself.
She finished rinsing through her hair and scrubbed down her body. Erik was sure to think of something he was clever enough. But if his plan didn't work she decided that she would have to go back to her decision of leaving him. As much as she would regret it, as much as she knew it would hurt Erik and that he would never stop following her. It was the best choice, because it could all end with the devil killing her. All devils have the capability to kill the innocent. Weather that was through bad luck or murder it was all the same reason. The devil's touch. Shaking the thought out of her head she turned off the water, stepped out of the shower and dried herself off.

Erik was still on the phone downstairs "So can all that be ready for tonight, Roger?" Erik asked into the receiver. Mr Henderson's voice replied "Yes, everything can be arranged. But why didn't you ask for me to arrange this at the dinner other night Erik?" Erik grinned to himself "I would have asked Roge, but I didn't know myself. And even if I did know I still wouldn't have asked you arrange it straight away." There was a small pause "Why not?" Mr Henderson asked. "Because I would have said to myself. Why rush?" Erik replied. "Of course I understand. So does Miss Day know about this?"Mr Henderson asked, Erik shook his head even though he was alone "No not yet. But I will tell her soon." Then Mr Henderson asked "Why do you need me to do this anyway? What exactly are you planning to do tonight Erik?" Erik's smile widened "Ah, now that would be telling wouldn't it Roge?" he said. Mr Henderson laughed "I guess it would, so I'll see you tonight?" Erik nodded to himself. "Yes, you have a good day. Goodbye." He replaced the receiver and looked up the stairs. He certainly had lots of things to sort out. Then he realized that Christine would have to be alone for most of the day while he made some arrangements. Would she be able to cope being alone for a few hours? He thought. Best to ask her, he decided.

Erik went back up the stairs and knocked on Christine's closed door. "Come in Erik!" She called. He opened the door and found Christine in her dressing gown sat at her dressing table brushing through her damp hair. "Christine I need to talk to you about something." Christine stared at him through the mirror "What?" she asked. He sat down on the edge of her bed. "I'm afraid I've got to go and speak to Mr Henderson face to face and I need to go to do some important errands. So I regretfully am going to have to leave you alone for the day, my love." Christine turned round to face him her eyes wide with shock. "Why can't I go with you Erik? Didn't you say last night that you would never leave me?" Erik nodded "I did indeed say that. But what I'm going to go and do will take a long time. There will be nothing for you to do except wait, you'll get very bored. So I guess it won't hurt to leave you for just a few hours."

Christine contemplated this. She was scared because of the devil. But a few hours probably wouldn't hurt. And anyway they couldn't be together every moment of every day, they'd have to separate to do their own things. "What time exactly will you be back?" she asked. Erik smiled and said "Probably around late afternoon or something like that." She nodded "I guess it would be alright then." Erik stepped over to giver he a quick hug. When he released her he picked up his bag and stopped by the door. "I'll leave you to dry your hair, I'm just going to have my shower." She nodded and he left the room. Christine picked up her hairdryer and proceeded to dry her hair.

An hour later they had both dressed, had their breakfast and were now at this moment getting ready to leave. Christine pulled on her coat as Erik came down the stairs. He donned his own coat and slung his bag on his shoulders. "I'm taking the bike, do you need to be dropped off somewhere?" he asked. Christine shook her head "No, you've got important errands to do. I'll just get a taxi." Erik nodded and stuffed his hand into his pocket. He took her hand in his and placed some cash into her palm "My treat" he said smiling. Christine shook her head in disbelief "Erik you didn't….." he stopped her by laying his index finger on her lips. "No, no I insist" Christine smiled and hugged him round his neck and he hugged her round her waist. "Oh, and don't make any plans for this evening, my love" Christine giggled "Why? Are you taking me out again?" He grinned back and said. "Maybe". After sharing another kiss with each other Erik donned his helmet and mounted his bike, he kicked it to life and drove off.

Author's Notes
I always love it when you guys say that you're looking forward to the next chapters. And I expect you're going to say it again after you've now read this.

I wonder if Robert Englund himself would Love this if he read it. Do you think he would?
If you think he would then tell me why in your reviews. xxx