Elena's P.O.V~
As if the night wouldn't get any more uncomfortable! Miguel Iglesias was right there in the dinning room with Erik! From the outside I was calm but in the inside I was screaming at the two men and strangling them both for what they are making me feel. I then noticed one of Erik's hands was in a fist and his knuckles were white.
Why is he upset? He's not the one who has two people to deal with and explain to her situation! I thought as I kept observing him.
"Buenas noches. (Good evening). I hope I wasn't interrupting anything important," Miguel said as he sat himself next to me without being offered a seat. I glanced at Erik, whose eyes has already developed flames, and let him read my discomfort as well as my surprise. Mathew did not even to anything to Miguel for his rudeness! I shot a glare at my brother but he ignored it.
"Actually you were just interrupting something rather important, monsieur Iglesisas," Erik spat with venom to Miguel who did not paid any attention to Erik's word, "I was revealing to our gracious hosts that I have brought a plant that can help the little one get better by tomorrow."
It was then that my full attention was directed at Erik. I may have only spoken a few words directed to him, but I showed my gratitude then.
"Erik, how did you come across a plant like that?" I asked maintaining eye contact with Erik.
"When I was young I had… traveled to Persia and bought a few herbs and plants from the region. I am a botanist and did practice a bit of medicine. I came across this plant by simple chance and gathered more than enough. When I was invited and heard of Rebecca's condition I quickly went to my cupboard and got some of the plants from the jar they were stored in… I hope both of you are not upset that I brought this plant for your-" Erik couldn't answer because I cut him off.
"Upset? Erik we are not upset you just put us at ease! Thank you for this," I said as I reached his hand. The moment I felt Erik's hand against mine I felt electricity course through my arm and through my body. It felt very pleasant and warm. I quickly removed my hand from his and at that moment Miguel took my hand to his and then held it to his lips. His kiss on my hand lasted quite long and I also felt something when he did this. This time though it was not pleasant.
Mathew then handed Miguel a drink and the conversations begun again. This time Madame Giry started it.
"Elena, I do not mean to be nosy or make you feel uncomfortable but where is the child's father?" Madame Giry inquired.
I froze in my place and I looked at my brother. He quickly ushered Rebecca out of the room, while I waited until they were in they were in the library. I heard the door shut and I tried to calm myself down. Everyone had their eyes on my. Meg quickly ran off to find Mathew (for she already knew the story). I was still silent and Miguel decided to break the silence.
"Elena, please excuse my boldness but who is Rebecca's father?" Miguel asked the question again with a bit of concern.
"I wish I could answer that question and say Rebecca's father was a good man and a tender man... But I'd be lying to you and to myself... The fact is I don't know who Rebecca's father is. I was-was," I faltered at the end trying to stop myself from crying in front of Erik, Miguel, and Madame Giry.
"Elena were you-" Madame was about to inquire but I stopped her.
"Yes Madame," I answered silently.