A ROSE AND A DIAMOND by Stephanie Jackson

Chapter 1

As we walked the streets of Paris one gloomy December evening, I sensed someone following us, and for the first time in my life I was scared. Previously, I had had no reason to be frightened, as my parents, Mark and Anne had provided me with the security due to the famous Christine DaaƩ's granddaughter. But we kept walking. we passed the old Opera House where the famous accident occurred. since then it has become a prestigious school of music. As soon as I had started feeling safe my mom let out a horrid blood-curdling scream. The rest was a blur then I stood staring at the man who had left me an orphan and his strange, glowing eyes stared back. As he dashed off, he blended into the night.

"And that's all I remember officer." I told him. Sgt. Malcolm didn't have the heart to stop me in my recitation.

"Ok we will see if we can track this man, Miss Chagny do you have any living relatives?" asked Sgt. Malcolm.

"Only my Grandmother, widow of Raoul de Chagny." Stephanie replied.

"Then lets deliver you to her." Sgt. Malcolm nodded, then carried out his decision.