Search for the Opera Ghost: Rewrite

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Christine could not believe the gall of Zuri slapping her then punching her. She had spent a whole night nursing her cheek while explaining to her husband about the foul-tempered woman who dare disagree with her. Zuri was just like Erik. They both had terrible tempers and obviously Zuri did not know how to act around someone of wealth like her.

She decided she would make the woman pay for doing what she did to her. She did not know how, but she would. No one slapped her and got away with it. Especially some whore to the Opera Ghost.

Raoul seemed excited as he came in and greeted his wife. "I found out something darling." He cooed in her ear. "It seems Madamoiselle Bellamont is on the run from her family and her fiancee. I think we should help them."

Christine smiled demurely at her husband. "I believe we should too."

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Erik awoke feeling satisfied. More satisfied than he had in years. Zuri lay beside him looking as content as a cat who had a mouse in her claws. He smiled in thought. He was a perfect mouse though. He gently kissed her shoulder before wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her body closer to his.

"Leave me alone monsieur. I was perfectly fine until you woke me up." She mumbled as her elbow jabbed him in the chest softly.

"Well, I cannot help that I want to spend more time with you love. You are so delectable." Erik whispered in her ear as he gently kissed her shoulder again.

"I love you Erik." Zuri returned while turning on her back and looking at him.

"I love you too ma choyer, ma matou."

Her eyebrows furrowed together. "You think me a cat?"

He laughed softly. "You sure act like one when you are angry love."

"Oh be quiet Erik." She jabbed him lightly again then rolled back over on her side.

Erik laughed again as she pulled his arm over her stomach. "For you I will do anything."

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Later the day Erik went up to see Antoinette. She had instructed him to not see her till later that day. Erik arrived at Antoinette's bedroom and knocked on the door. Very unlike him, however at the moment he did not care. Antoinette opened the door and smiled as she ushered him in. "How was last night?"

"It was good to say the least." Erik replied.

"What is Zuri doing?"

"She has been napping most of the day." 'Between having sex with me.' "However, she got up a little while ago to make dinner."

"Remember Erik, Zuri is pregnant. She should not be doing too much of anything."

"I know this Antoinette. She will not be doing much. By the way, she has been requesting some supplies. Mostly sewing supplies for her to start on a baby blanket and a few knitting supplies as well." Erik informed the ballet mistress.

"Very well. I will go out tomorrow first thing and get some supplies for her."

"Thank you Madame. I appreciate the work. I will give you a bit extra for your hard work." Erik told her then started towards the door.

"You seem to be in a hurry."

"Why yes Madame. I have a pregnant wife awaiting my arrival. I can't keep her now can I?"

Antoinette smiled as he left her to her thoughts. This was definitely a good day.

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Erik walked into the kitchen and smiled as he saw his wife making soup for their dinner. "You look beautiful." He complimented.

She blushed softly, "Thank you Erik. How was Madame Giry?"

"She is good. She told me to tell you to stay off your feet. I intend to follow her advice."

"But Erik! I am capable of doing things. You won't make me lie around all day." Zuri told her husband as he chuckled.

"Now why wouldn't you want to lay around? It would be best for you love." Erik said with a smile.

"In other words you want to have sex all day."

"It wouldn't be a bad thing." Erik replied jokingly.

"You're so..." Zuri started but felt him press a kiss against her lips. She pressed back while letting his tongue venture into her mouth. "Mmm...i'm still mad at you."

"Why? What did I do?" He asked, now genuinely confused.

"I am angry because you ruined my surprise last night. I had it all planned out until you had to play alpha male."

Erik shot her a look of fake shock. "Moi, madame? Why I never. Besides, was it not you who played lioness at the end."

Zuri rolled her eyes, "Stop referring to me as a cat."

"Oh? What if I don't want to kitty? Are you going to stop me?" Erik questioned her then dramatically leaned against the archway and said, "I thought I was in bed with one last night. You pounced on me and then sank your claws in me at the end. I do not know how I will ever survive." He then flashed a smile.

"So you want to play that game do you?" Zuri asked her husband as she put the pot of soup off burner.

"Oh very much so madame."

"You better start running then my dear Erik. I plan to sink my claws in you and never let go."

Erik laughed as she eyed him then began to advance on him. Oh yes. He liked this very much.

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