Chapter 1
Paige awoke early in the morning with birds chirping outside her window, and the sun shining in her face. She grumbled sleepily and buried her head in her pillow.
"Paige, Are you awake?" She heard a voice call from outside her door.
"Yes mother!" She called back sleepily.
"Good, breakfast is ready, and you do not want to be late again!" Her mother called a bit impatiently.
Paige moaned and reluctantly climbed out of bed to dress for work. As she came downstairs she heard her mother call "Come and eat breakfast before you leave." Paige waved a dismissive hand and went into the kitchen.
The two ate in silence until her father joined them. Good morning ladies, I'm off to work." He said with a smile.
Paige nodded, "I had better get going also." She said.
Her father nodded and hugged her goodbye. "Bye!" She called over her shoulder as she left for work.
On her way she passed the Paris opera house. Paige stopped in front of it and admired its beauty. 'As many times as I walk by this place daily, you figure I would not have to stop here, but it is so beautiful.' She thought to herself.
"Oh, I am going to be late again if I do not get going!" Paige exclaimed out loud to herself.
Paige walked into the dress shop to find an angry boss awaiting her arrival. As soon as her boss saw her walk in, she started giving her the 'lecture'. "Why are you always late? You know, many young girls would love to have your job. But no I chose you. What on god's green earth was I thinking? And you know…" Paige cut her off.
"I know, and I am sorry. I promise I will not be late tomorrow." She said.
Her boss eyed her suspiciously. "You had better be sure of it. I cannot keep having people waiting on someone who is not responsible enough to show up to work on time."
"I am sure. What do you mean keep people waiting?" Paige asked.
Her boss's face lit up "Oh yes, someone is here for a dress. Do not mess up on this one. She is from one of those wealthy families. What was the name? De Shiny, De Chaney…." Once again Paige cut her off.
"De Chagny?"
Her boss glared at her, "Know it all." She said, pushing her toward the brunette woman, who was examining the already made gowns. Paige smiled triumphantly, and walked over to the woman.
"Hello Madame, sorry for the wait. Can I help you with anything?" She asked
"Oh it is alright, and yes. You see I need something for a formal party." She answered.
Paige nodded "alright then, let me get your sizes first." She said holding a measuring tape. The brunette nodded, and Paige began measuring. While the woman was being measured, she got bored.
"So, what is your name Mademoiselle?" She asked.
"My name is Paige Giselle, and you?" Paige answered. She was too busy measuring to notice the brunette woman visibly pale at the mention of her name. When she did not answer Paige looked up from her work.
"Are you alright?" She asked the woman. Again she said nothing, but only stared.
"What is it, did I say something wrong?" Paige asked.
Finally the woman answered, "No, you did not say anything wrong. My name is, Christine De Chagny."
Paige nodded still aware of her strange behavior, but she decided to try and forget it.
"You can call me Christine, if you want" She quickly added.
"In that case you may call me, Paige" Paige said, and went back to her work. "Christine…. hmm, that name sounds so familiar. Oh! Weren't you that opera singer?" Paige asked hopefully.
Christine reluctantly answered, "Yes, I was. Years ago."
"Maybe you can tell me then. Were all the rumors true?" She asked, interested.
"Most of them were. Some were a little over exaggerated" She answered.
"Well then, how long have you two been married?" Paige asked.
Christine smiled "Sixteen years."
"Wow" Paige whispered under her breath. Christine did not hear it luckily. "Well did you know, that is how old I am?" She asked.
"Yes, I know." Christine answered.
"What?" Paige asked confused.
Christine realized what she had just said, and covered her mouth. "Nothing, never mind! I believe that I like this dress." She said gesturing to a rose colored dress. She hoped that Paige would let it go. Luckily it worked.
"Alright, your dress will be ready tomorrow evening." Paige said writing down everything on a small piece of paper on the counter.
"Right, I will return then, Paige." Christine said to Paige.
Paige nodded and continued writing down the dress choices. Christine began to leave, but stopped, and turned to Paige. "Would you like to join me for tea today after your shift?"
Paige was shocked at this sudden question from such a wealthy family. "Um…sure? Thank you."
"Great I will see you then, just ask for me at the door." She said excitedly.
"Alright then, I will" Paige said waving to her.
"Well…that was strange." Paige said to herself. "O well"
She shrugged it off, and began to work on Christine's dress.
End of chapter one! That was strange…. scariness! Beware! Will update soon!
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