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And just a note: Not everything is as it seems...
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Chapter 20
"We really should get up" Christine whispered to Erik.
"Not at all" he replied nuzzling her neck.
They had woken up in the morning in each other's arms, their bodies tightly pressed to the other. They made love again and again, never getting enough of the feeling of being this close together. But now at three in the afternoon Christine wanted nothing more than to have a hot bath.
"My love I really need a shower right now" Christine pleaded.
"You don't" Erik argued. "You're perfect as you are now."
Christine smiled into his chest. How was that he always knew what to say? Her hair was a mess, her make-up was all over the place… but still hearing from Erik that she was perfect made her smile. From him it didn't sound as a lie and she actually believed him.
After some more argument and a new wave of endless desire they finally got up.
"Okay, I'm going to the bathroom, I'll be right back" Christine said heading towards the bathroom but she was soon stopped by a pair of strong arms around her.
"No my beauty" Erik breathed into her ear. "You're not going anywhere without me."
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Meg was walking in the park enjoying the warm sunlight when she bumped into an oh so familiar man.
"Excuse me" she quickly said praying that she could get away. But of course she was wrong.
"Meg…"
"Raoul don't even start!" she snapped.
"Please, I need to talk to you" Raoul begged.
"Well, I don't want to so if you would please let me go" Meg said trying to walk past him.
"Just for ten minutes" Raoul said grabbing her arm gently. "It really is important."
Meg looked into his puppy eyes and almost laughed. It indeed had to be important if he acted like this.
"Right" she sighed. "Let's drink a coffee."
Raoul sighed in relief and letting go of Meg's arm he followed her to a nearby café. They sat down and ordered, and soon two cups of coffee were served to them.
"So what do you want?" Meg asked indifferently.
"It's about Christine" Raoul started.
"Can't you just leave her alone?" Meg rolled her eyes. "She's happy without you."
"I know she's happy" Raoul whispered. "But I don't want to lose her."
"You already have" Meg said sipping her drink.
"No, I mean I don't want to lose her totally. I know that our marriage can't be saved. But at least I want us to remain friends."
"You are a bit late, don't you think?" Meg asked. "You cheated on her, don't even try to deny. And then you acted like nothing has happened. You threatened her and continuously tried to destroy her relationship with Erik. How could you even think that she'll forgive you?"
Raoul hung his head in shame and Meg was shocked to see tears forming in his eyes.
"I'm sorry" he choked. "I'm so sorry…"
Meg sat dumbfounded. She didn't expect anything like this. She thought that Raoul will want to know how Christine is, perhaps try again to make her hate Erik but she was wrong. And now as she watched Raoul almost cry she felt pity but also she saw the opportunity to help her friend.
"Raoul" Meg started putting a comforting hand on his hand. "Sign the divorce and show Christine that you want her to be happy."
"Do you think it would work?" Raoul asked hopefully.
"Christine won't forgive you easily. But it would be a good start."
"I'll sign it" Raoul stated. "Right now. I'm going to my lawyer and sign it" he repeated standing up from the table. He took out his wallet to pay for their drinks but Meg topped him.
"Don't bother with it, you were my guest" she said smiling.
"Thank you Meg" Raoul said kissing her cheek and surprising Meg even more. "I hope you're right."
Meg sat there for minutes just trying to take in everything that had happened. The taking out her cell phone she called Christine.
"Yes?" Christine answered after some moments but her 'yes' was rather a moan than an actual word.
"Christine are you okay?" Meg asked hearing strange noises from the background.
"I'm okay" Christine said now giggling. "Why are you calling?"
"You won't believe what happened" Meg started but was stopped by an 'ah' on the other end of the line.
"Christine!" Meg said frustrated. "Would you please stop making out with Erik and listen to me for a minute?"
"Sorry" Christine panted. "Please wait a moment."
Meg was really wanted to be angry at Christine for not paying her attention but couldn't and finally ended up smiling as she listened her best friend's pleas, like 'Erik just for minute' and 'Take your hand away' with some 'After it I'm gonna be all yours'.
"Okay I'm all ears" Christine finally said.
"So today I bumped into Raoul."
"Oh, it must have been heavenly" Christine teased.
"Stop it and just listen. He cried."
"What?"
"He cried. He said he wants to be friends with you but he knows that he messed up everything. I advised him to sign the divorce. And you know what he did?"
"What?" Christine asked not believing her ears.
"He stood up right then and went to his lawyer to sign it. Christine you'll be finally free!" Meg cried happily.
"Oh my God!" Christine whispered. "OH MY GOD!" she cried. "Meg have I ever said that I love you?" Christine was literally crying now.
"Yes you have" Meg smiled. "But go now, your insatiable lover is waiting."
"Thanks Meg" Christine said hanging up.
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"What was that Honey?" Erik asked concerned. He heard Christine's crying and rushed to the living room to where Christine had gone.
"I'm going to be free" Christine shouted, jumping at Erik with such force that both of them landed on the floor.
"What are you talking about?" Erik asked clearly confused.
"Raoul, he agreed to sign the divorce!" Christine said kissing Erik passionately.
"We have to celebrate this don't you think?" Erik asked with a desire-filled tone.
"Indeed we do" Christine answered wickedly and jumping up from the floor she darted to the bedroom with Erik on her heels.
Surprisingly, they didn't manage to get up that day.
Sooooooooooooooo? Raoul is a good guy... or is he? smiles evilly
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