Succubing to the Darkness Chap. 2

Chapter 2: Incoming Night1

Catherin was sitting on her bed at her father's estate. It had been merely a few weeks since the best night of her life. She had to sneak out of the Opera House before the whole Opera House found out, jumping and hopping to get her clothes back on as she moved. Andrik watched her, following her, as he got dressed himself and had a few chuckles here and there. Everytime she heard his chuckle she turned around,pulled him into a corner, and lightly hit him, then kissed his cheek before making him help her. Andrik soon made a habit out of chuckling exactly for that purpose.When she was done he lightly kissed her neck and ran his hands down her body as he held her in the darkness of the stables. Catherin was happy to have him with her this once. She had given him one last goodbye kiss before he helped her unto Belle and she set off for home. The only thing that made her night and morning better was that no one had noticed she was gone.2

Now it had been a few weeks and she got no word from Andrik nor had she the chance to see him. She merely understood that if Andrik ever came there, there would be no chance he'd get out alive. Apart from that, she only guessed or rather thought she knew, that Andrik had gotten the lead role and was hard at work in rehearsals. For the past few days her stomach had been sick, but she dared not say anything. If she was with her and Andrik's child it would only mean she would have to leave her father and his new wife, though she didn't mind that, but her brothers as well. In her mind, she would be happy as hell, but somewhere in her gut, she felt her father would have him killed for robbing Catherin of her innocence. If he did, Catherin would never be the same and she would be force to either marry some guy she hated or give up the child. 3

Catherin sighed to herself and laid down on her bed. She closed her eyes and thought of Andrik. Everytime she did, she felt his touch, his kiss and it would build a fire with in her. She loved Andrik so much and soon she would be his wife. She smiled as she was imaging their wedding and life, that is until her stomach made her bolt up and run for the bathroom nearest to her room. She pulled her hair back and soon vomitted into the Ivory toilet, as it was called. Her father had bought some and placed one in her bathroom. It was times like these she was happy she had her own bathroom. After a few more minutes she wiped her mouth. She slowly got up and walked over to her bed. She laid down and soon fell asleep, her dreams were of Andrik and their little child. 4

The next day she got a telegram from Andrik, it was a note for to come to the Opera House. There was only one problem, Helena had gotten the telegram for Catherin. When Catherin arrived to her room, there stood Helena by her bed with the telegram in hand.5

"Oh Catherin, who is Andrik?" she asked with a hint of distain.6

"Just a friend, He's the leading male performer at the Opera house Helena", Catherin said casually.7

"Oh is that so. So how do explain his poetic words of", Helena then began to read from the telegram,"Dearest Catherin, I've missed your company cheri. The lastest opera is premiering tonight and I would love it if you attended, its abit of a surprise for you, so I can't say much. Je t'amie, mon belle ange amour. I hope I can see you soon, I feel lost without you. I hope you get this"".8

Catherin's face went pale, her insides were dancing at his words, but her face knew what this meant. Helena would prevent her from going or ever seeing Andrik again. What would be even worst is that she would tell her father and that was a fate worst then anything. The pale face of Catherin only seemed to make Helena smile.9

"Well well, what shall I do about this Catherin?"10

Catherin barely pulled herself together to speak, but she soon spoke softly in response.11

"Helena please don't do anything I beg you. I'm finally happy, please don't take that. You must have been happy once".12

Helena rose a eyebrow to Catherin as she stared at her. She fanned herself with the telegram and seemed to think a moment. She then grinned and looked at her. 13

"I was happy once, but then my father killed him. He had found out he was married to another woman and was using me".14

Catherin shuddered and her eyes widened. Helena's grin only turned evil.15

"Well with such a face perhaps I can be alittle nice. I won't say a word about it and you may go, but under one condition. You have to bring him here and tell your father and brothers right after the performance. I know the time it takes, so if you are a second late, I will tell them and let your brothers deal with him while your father locks you up for a long time". 16

Catherin's eyes went wide and her skin would have even more white if it wasn't already. She felt weak in the knees and her heart pounded louder then ever. She merely weakly nodded and Helena smiled coyly.17

"Thats a good step-daughter. Now get dressed, you have an Opera to see".18

Helena then walked swiftly and elegantly out of her room. Catherin was left with the telegram on the floor, Helena had dropped it. She picked it up and read it to herself. How was she going to tell Andrik? How was she going to tell Andrik about what was growing?! She slowly regained her senses and laid on her bed. She closed her eyes and seemed to fall asleep like that.19