Disclaimer: I do not own phantom of the opera I only own Emily, Brenn, Katie, Kit, Mrs. Finch and Mrs. Helgason.

Chapter 1

"Please" I begged my parents. It's a real once in a lifetime opportunity and all my classmates are going. You guys could even go on romantic trips together. My parents looked at each other

"Bill mom said maybe a trip to Paris is what she needs not to mention all that's she's promised".

Mary dad said look at the bill 5,000 dollars".

"Well 5,000 dollars is a lot but for a year long trip it's a steal"

"Emily dad paused (I started to embrace for a no) you can go"

"But dad" I started (I was expecting a no).

"Now what Emily"

"Well (I improvised) I need money for food"

"Emily you have 1,000 dollars in the bank I will withdraw it for you".

"O.K but… I need more".

Well Emily you have a week before the trip so start saving"

"BUT I'M ONLY 13" I exclaimed.

"I had a job when I was your age"

"But that was 50 years ago"

"Ha ha very funny" mom cut in

"Fine" I said with false pleasantness

The next day in school Brenn my friend walked up to me and asked if I was going on the trip to Paris.

Happily I waved an envelope containing a permission slip and a check.

"Sweet" Brenn said

"It was hard to get dad to agree but look at all the promises made"

I handed Brenn a list of all the promises I made

"Wow he said you'll be set till you're in high school"

Oh and before I forget Brenn said our hotel is less than a block away from the opera Populair. A grin seeped on my face when we realized we were thinking the same thing The Phantom Of The Opera.