As promised, a chapter that’s longer than the rest of the others.

Listening to: Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera

(for inspiration XD)

“England? To meet your parents?” she said trembling from terror of the suggestion.

“What would Christian’s parents think when they learn that their brilliant and handsome son is in love with a Moulin Rouge cancan dancer, and the star at that?” she thought.

“Don’t worry darling. I’m sure they’ll love you. You have that charm that no one can resist.” He told her sensing the disturbance.

“Well, if you say it’ll be alright…” she replied smiling a feeble smile. She was still terribly nervous but she wouldn’t show it. She was an actress after all.

Stepping down from the train Christian held their bags in one hand while Satine was clutched in the other. “I can’t wait for you to meet them Satine.” He told her as he kissed her pale white cheek.

“I can’t wait to meet them either Christian.” She replied trying to hide the nervous fear in her eyes. She knew she couldn’t blow this. If she did they would have, yet again, another problem on their hands. Satine didn’t want that. Especially after what she and Christian had gone through with the Duke. She couldn’t handle another Moulin Rouge story anymore.

“Darling? What’s wrong?” her lover inquired, worried.

“Nothing,” she said, shaken out of her reverie, “I was just thinking that’s all.”

“Alright. Let’s go.” Christian told her pulling her hand towards a carriage waiting on the other side of the street.

It was a smooth ride going to Christian’s parents’ home. But a few minutes into it Satine was already too caught up in her thoughts to actually talk to the man seated beside her.

“What am I to do?” she asked herself. “What if they hate me? Oh no!” she groaned.

Then, the man seated beside her turned and said “What’s wrong dear?” Noticing the nervousness that she had tried so hard to conceal.

“I’m worried Christian.” The girl replied, “What if your parents hate me?”

“You don’t have to worry Satine. They won’t hate you. They can’t hate you.” He told her as he smoothed her beautiful auburn hair.

“What do you mean?” she inquired. He always spoke so poetically when she was worried.

“They can’t hate you because I’m their son and they love me. So they’ll just have to love you because you’re the only one who can make me happy.” he replied grinning at Satine.

“I love you. You know that right?” she said as she kissed him. This was why she had fallen for him. He was so sweet and brave. He would always make sure she was safe and that made her glad.

The couple got out of the carriage and hand in hand they walked onto the porch of a grand house. Christian slowly raised his hand to the door and rung the bell. He squeezed Satine’s arm as they heard scurrying feet from inside hurrying to answer the door.

“Everything will be fine Satine.” Christian whispered to his lover as the entrance to the house was opened inch by inch.

“Yes?” a plump woman asked.

“How may I… Christian? Christian! It is you” the housekeeper exclaimed.

“Mrs. Green it’s good to see you too.” Christian replied as she locked him in a tight hug.

“Oh it’s so great that your back. Your father would be so pleased! He thought you’d waste your life in the Moulin Rouge falling in love with a silly cancan dancer!” she laughed letting the boy go, “And who is this young lady you’ve brought to us Christian?”

“This is Satine Mrs. Green; Mrs. Green Satine.” he said introducing the two to each other as Satine smiled at the old housekeeper.

“Oh and what is the profession of this beautiful young lady Christian?”

“She’s an actress from the Moulin Rouge. Actually, she starred in the play I wrote and that’s how we first met.” Christian replied no signs of embarrassment in his voice from introducing his courtesan lover to Mrs. Green.

“W-Well it’s a pleasure to m-meet you dear.” The housekeeper said a trace of humiliation in her voice after degrading Satine in a most embarrassing manner. “Why don’t you two go in? I’m sure your parents will be glad to see you… both.” she suggested.

“I’m sure they will Mrs. Green.” said Christian, “Satine?”

“O-Oh! Yes!” Satine stuttered as Christian held her hand and led her in.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter ‘cause it might be awhile till I upload the next one. This, unfortunately, is the effect of school (homeworks, quizzes, projects, etc) and other stuff that I really need to focus on right now. But I think I might be able to write a new chapter after I finish all this. So wish me luck! :~)

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