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Elena's P.O.V~

(3:30 p.m.)

This has to be the most awkward and longest trip home I've ever taken in my life! This man never missed the opportunity to make me feel uncomfortable with his flirting! Dios mio he doesn't get the hint that I do not and will not fall for those measly flirts and cheap flattery! As Miguel continued to "flirt" with me I kept thinking about Rebecca and her health. My poor daughter has had a terrible time here in this country and I cannot help to think it is my fault. If it were not for me she would have been happy and healthy in our country, instead I lead her to something that can actual kill her in this foreign country! This was a sign from above telling me I am making a mistake, telling me to turn back, telling me this was all my fault. This was my entire fault.

"Elena? Elena, are you paying attention to me?" Miguel asked as he snapped me out of my thoughts.

"I'm sorry Miguel but I was lost in thought. What is it that you said?"

"I just commented that we've arrive to your destination and that it's been a pleasure walking with a beauty such as yourself. Until tomorrow lovely goddess," Miguel said as he bowed and kissed my hand. I let him that time because (well I'll admit it) it's been long since a man took interest in me and it felt nice to receive a compliment like that once in a while.

"Thank you Miguel and until tomorrow," I said with a small smile as I opened the door with my key and stepped in.

As soon as I stepped in I took a breath and went directly upstairs. Mathew had bought the house we currently reside in: a two story house with six rooms, three working bathrooms, a basement, and an attic, a sitting room, a library, a kitchen, and a huge dining hall, inclusively the entire house was furnished. It was reasonable price accord to Mathew and it was close by the Opera. My bedroom was originally downstairs but I recently moved up stairs to take care of my daughter. I hurried to Rebecca's room and entered quickly. As I entered I found Mathew standing besides Rebecca and placing a cold towel on her head while my angel was still sound asleep.

"How is she?" I whispered to Mathew trying not to wake Rebecca.

"Her fever is worse and every tonic and medicine I make just makes little to no results… I feel so useless Elena and I'm a god damned doctor! Dios porque nos has abandonado!" (Translation: "God why have you abandon us!") Mathew whispered harshly.

"Mathew!"

"I'm sorry Elena but I sometimes think that God has forgotten about us," Mathew stated as he stood near me to watch Rebecca, "Are Meg and her mother still coming for dinner?"

"Yes, they asked me if I was sure about still having the dinner… I said that it wouldn't hurt having a little company in this time. Do you intend to tell Madame Giry the truth of us?"

"Of course I am! I want to form a serious courtship with Megara Giry and I don't want to give her mother any reason not to trust me. I want her to deem me worthy enough to court her daughter," Mathew stated with such seriousness.

"Deem you worthy? My God Mathew! Madame Giry will find you exceedingly worthy enough to court Meg and marry her!" I said in a teasing tone.

"Elena," Mathew warned while blushing furiously.

"Alright Mathew I'll stop but in all honesty I have never seen you this serious for a courtship before… I'm truly happy for you," I said while smiling warmly at Mathew.

"Thank you Elena… So who was the man that escorted you home?"

"I don't know what you are talking about," I claimed rather quickly.

"Ha ha si como no. Even if you don't tell me Elena I'll find out by Meg," Mathew smirked. (Translation: "Ha ha yeah right" or "Ha ha sure you don't")

"Then you'll find out until then… I'll go start preparing for dinner. Do you mind watching Rebecca a little bit longer?"

"No I don't. Go right ahead," Mathew said as he sat down on the chair next to him.

Before I left, I kissed Rebecca's cheek and whispered an 'I loved you.' I then hurriedly went downstairs to the kitchen and started preparing for dinner.

(5:00 p.m. same day)

It was 5'oclock and I was finishing with dessert. I had the table decorated and the dishes perfectly plated. All that was needed was to check on the pie every so often. I then cleaned the kitchen the best that I could and ran up stairs. As I got to my room I got out the dress I'd be wearing tonight and hurried to the bathroom to bath quickly. As I went into the bathroom I noticed the tub was already filled and warm. I smiled knowing Mathew was the one responsible for this. As I stepped in the tub I grabbed the soap and my shampoo and begun to wash myself thoroughly. I had begun to sing a bit of Faust and out of nowhere I begun to sing a bit of Miguel's song.

All I need is a rhythm divine

Lost in the music

Your heart will be mine

I stopped there and begun to scrub furiously and singing anything other than that song.

The final question

How long are we to wait before we are one?

When will the blood begin to race?

The sleeping bud burst into bloom

When will the flames at last consume us?

My cheeks then begun to get hot and I could feel myself become flustered. I then quickly got out and grabbed my robe. These two men have aroused me with their music but I have to compose myself and play my role as a mother. Besides I barely knew Miguel to even think of him that way and Erik… Erik is disgusted with me at the moment and who could blame him. As I entered my room I quickly dried myself and started dressing for the evening.

(5:30pm)

As I finished dressing, putting a bit of makeup and fixing my hair I rapidly went into Rebecca's room. When I opened the door I found a rather adorable and hilarious scene. (Note: Mathew and Rebecca have their backs turned from Elena and are standing in Mathew's case kneeling near a full length mirror that is on the far end of Rebecca's room).

"Rebecca, please stop moving! I can't put your dress on you if you keep moving like a silly worm," Mathew stated as fixed Rebecca's skirt and buttoned her dress.

Rebecca started to giggle at Mathew and then Mathew looked up at her, "Why are you giggling? What is so amusing?"

"You forgot to place my arms into the sleeves of the dress," she kept giggling as she saw Mathew's expression. Mathew turned a deep red and began to unbutton my angel's dress.

"It's a good thing your mother is not here or else she would be teasing me mercilessly."

"Who said I wasn't here?" I coyly said from the doorway and walked over with a sly smile, "Really Mathew? A doctor of your caliber should know how to do a simple task like this one. However, it is good practice for you though."

"Practice? Practice for what?" Mathew inquired.

"Why when you have your own kids with a certain ballerina! Imaginatelo tu corriendo por el parque con Meg y tus hijos o hijas! Oh that would be simply adorable!" (Translation: Imagine it, you running in the park with Meg and your sons or daughters!)

"Elena!" at this point Mathew was a deep burgundy and was thoroughly teased.

"Mommy can I join your dinner party tonight? I promise I'll be good and I won't get anyone sick por favor," Rebecca stated and my smile disappeared.

"Mi vida (Translation: My life a term of endearment in Spanish), I don't know if I can let you join us… I don't want you force yourself," I stated as I keeled down to her and then looked at Mathew.

"Well, form what I noticed she has more strength and her fever is down… I guess it wouldn't hurt her if she joins us. However, she can small portion and after Rebecca finishes her meal she must immediately take her medicine," Mathew stated.

Rebecca at that point looked terrified and a bit disgusted, "No, mommy please don't make me take that medicine! It tastes horrible!"

"Mi amor es por tu bien.(Translation: My love, it's for your own good) I wouldn't let you drink that horrid thing if it wasn't good for you," I stated as I knelt down to Rebecca who tried to give me her puppy look, "Rebecca Maria Vega do not give me that look."

Rebecca stopped and pouted a bit making Mathew and I laugh. After we seized our laughing Mathew got up and walked to the door.

"I better start getting ready our guest will arrive soon… I'll leave you to ladies to finish getting ready. However, son tan hermosas que no necesitan arreglarse mas," (Translation: You two are so beautiful already that you don't need to get that much ready. Note: I really am a bad translator but what Mathew is saying is that both Rebecca and Elena are beautiful the way they are and that they don't need to do much to get themselves ready.) Mathew stated as he walked out.

"Now let's get you ready my little angel… I have a feeling things will not be as I expect them to be." I said as I got Rebecca out of the dress and got her out a more formal dress. Tonight would be a night to remember indeed.