Erik kept his private word to Sofia. He watched Sofia when she was in the chapel singing, on the stage practicing and even in her room whilst she slept.
This particular night Erik planned to bring Sofia to his home. His palace of darkness. Hidden in the shadows he watched her sleeping peacefully. Stepping out of the shadow Erik gently caressed her cheek. The feel of soft flesh sending shivers over his body. Slowly Sofia woke and instead of panicking or screaming as she woke to Erik's face she remained still and smiled softly. In a soft voice Erik began to sing. Sofia stepped out of her bed and what Erik saw formed thoughts in his head that he had only dreamed of. Taking her hand Erik led her away from her room and into his world.
Jealousy and curiousity filled Meg as she saw her friend become her enemy and the man she loved replacing her.
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In the lair Erik and Sofia stood in front of the organ that was lit with candles. The light from the candles silhouetted Sofia's figure underneath her white night dress. Softly and carefully Erik caressed her cheek as she placed her soft and small hands onto his chest. With each caress she closed her eyes and leant her face against his hand. Nothing was said, just simple touching and caressing.
Hidden in the dark shadows by the wall Meg watched as her heart broke with every caress and tender look.
"How dare she take you from me. I will show you that I am who you really love and need, not her." Meg whispered.
Erik had taken Sofia's hand and placed it onto his visible cheek. Sofia didnt remove her hand instead she lovingly caressed his cheek. She bravely touched the mask. Erik stopped her and shook his head. Even though she didn't speak her eyes said a million words. Erik removed his mask. Sofia was shocked with what she saw but remained calm and calmly caressed the scarred face and softly placed a kiss onto his cheek.
After the kiss Sofia smiled before fainting into Erik's arm. Like a gentleman Erik carried and placed Sofia onto his swan bed and watched over her.
"Thank you my angel for showing me such kindness." Erik whispered before kissing her forehead.
Watching in the doorway Meg cried before leaving Erik to his new love.