Search for the Opera Ghost: Rewrite

XXXIII.

"How is he treating you?" Madame Giry asked Zuri as she thread a needle to begin on her baby blanket.

"Like a queen. He's so virile though. I don't know if I can keep him pleased." Zuri replied.

Madame Giry laughed. "Dear, did you think Erik wouldn't be virile? He hasn't had any women in his life besides myself and Christine. Plus he is catching up after all those years."

She smiled, "I suppose so."

"Besides, you should be able to tell him if you don't want to have sex."

Zuri smiled again, "Disappointing him is something that I can never do."

"Erik is understanding. He will do anything for you."

"I know." She said softly. "Have you heard from Christine lately?"

"No. Why?" Madame Giry asked.

"I just wanted to know."

"Be careful Zuri."

"If I find her then she will regret saying those things about Erik." Zuri told Madame Giry in a very serious tone.

"You don't like her do you?" Madame Giry inquired.

"No. I don't. I won't hesitate to punch her again." She replied.

Madame Giry stared at Zuri for a moment. She definitely did not mind Zuri defending Erik, but she had never heard her be so defensive over him. "I would be careful Zuri." She repeated.

"Hmph. The only one who needs to be careful is Christine before I truly show her how defensive I get when it comes to my husband." Madame Giry smiled as she tried to imagine Zuri being pregnant and punching another woman. Although she abhorred violence, Christine definitely had it coming to her. "Forgive me Madame, I am going to go see Erik. I need to have a discussion with him."

"Very well. I will see you soon." She said then smiled as Zuri left.

xxxx

Erik heard Zuri's footsteps as she walked quickly into their home. He was at the organ organizing his sheet music. He turned his head just in time to see her come straight at him. "What is the matter love?" He questioned her as she stopped in front of him.

She raised an eyebrow slowly then said, "Nothing Erik. Do you have time?"

"Time for what?"

Zuri smiled innocently then told him, "Time, that's all."

He looked at her as she turned around, her curvaceous bottom was presented to him and he knew exactly what she wanted. Erik smiled, he admired his wife very much, not just for her looks but for her initiative. When she wanted his attention she would certainly get it in anyway she deemed it appropriate. He reached up to grab her hips but felt her slap his hand away. "Ah, ah, ah! I'm not in the mood for games today. So I don't want you to call me kitty."

"But Zuri! What am I to do?" He asked her as she turned her head and gave him a demure smile.

"You are to be a good boy."

Erik growled softly, "I'm not a boy."

Zuri turned around and looked at him, her eyes hardened emeralds. Erik looked at her, she had unbuttoned the front of her dress which revealed her white camisole. Erik noticed that she was inching her way out of the dress. "I want to surprise you."

"Oh you do Zuri." He replied truthfully. When she had finally inched her way out of her dress she shoved it to the side then kicked off her heels. Zuri stood with her feet spread and her hands on her hips. Her belly slightly larger, but not too much. "You are killing me Zuri!"

She smiled sweetly then reached forward and grabbed him by his shirt. "Do you want to know why I am like this?" Erik shook his head as her hands pressed against his chest. "I am like this because I want to show you that you are a very special man. I know you have heard it from me before, but I adore you and I want you to be happy."

"Zuri, I am happy love. I am happy that you feel comfortable enough to do this with me." Erik announced, he gently kissed her lips then smiled as she nibbled softly. She led him by the shirt into their bedroom, positioned him in front of the bed, then pushed him on his back.

"One more thing Erik."

"Yes love."

"When I get through with you, you will have forgotten all about the past...especially Christine." Erik sat straight up but before he could say a word she had her lips on his.

xxxx

When Zuri's father arrived in Paris he felt even angrier than before. Zuri would be punished for her misbehavior. She would then be carted back to their home where she would marry and never leave the mansion again. She would face punishment for what she had done. He would make sure she paid for what she had done.

Tomorrow he would go and get her and she would not stop him from taking her home. No matter what, Zuri would come home with him...come hell or high water.

xxxx

Erik rolled over on his back then looked to his side. His gaze met Zuri's, she flashed him a smile. "What did you think Erik?"

"I do not have words for what I have experienced." He replied as she smiled again.

"You must have something to say."

"My love you are absolutely perfect. I was astonished." She flashed him a strange look, "Love, I meant 'astonished' in a good way."

"Good." She said then curled up against him.

"A few questions though...where did you learn to...well for lack of better terms, to pleasure a man like that?" Erik questioned her.

"I read and imagined it. I did want to do that on our wedding night but someone wanted to play alpha male." Zuri responded with a laugh.

Erik raised an elegant eyebrow and said, "So you are blaming me?"

"Moi? Of course I am."

He chuckled loudly as he gathered her up in his arms and rolled her on top of his naked body. "I love you my little temptress."

She smiled at him as she straddled his hips and leaned forward, pressing her mouth over his own. After a few seconds she pulled back and said, "As I love you Erik...more than you will ever know."