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"Christine, do you think perhaps…. you should go back now?" Erik questioned.

After I had awoken, I spent several precious moments gazing at all of Erik's beautiful art work. He had been playing some soothing melodies whilst I looked upon them, but now was standing behind me with his arms folded at his back. I turned to face him and brought his hands forward holding them tightly. I stared deep into those eyes, wondering how I would live a day without him by my side. I hadn't even given a thought for the world above until now, and even though I never wanted to leave his magical domain, I knew I still had a life in that opera house, and knew people who cared for me.

"Erik," I needed to say the next words carefully, but I didn't know how… "come with me." I said.

"Where?"

"Up where I live, in the opera house,"

"And do what? Meet all of your friends?" He looked at me in disbelief.

"Show the managers your music; your passion. They would be out of their minds not to have you as their conductor; their composer…" There was a pause in which he folded his arms. Taking what I suggested to thought.

"Christine, it is not that simple," He said. Suddenly, I was overcome with rage.

"Oh no! Yet, it was very simple for you to demand money from the managers; to write threatening notes, to attack Raoul! To ruin all of the performances, just because you didn't have your way!"

"But, I was doing all of that for you!" I could no longer meet my eyes with his.

"Well, they were all very selfish things to do." I whispered. He sighed.

"Oh, Christine… of course I know that now," He looked down in shame. "I am so sorry." Even though his eyes were avoiding mine, I could see that tears were filling up in them. How much pain he must've felt, I reprimanded him, not even thinking of what he has been through, or the reason I returned to him in the first place.

"Erik… I should have told you this when I first found out… I am in love with you." I said softly. His whole face lit up. "I even broke off my engagement with Raoul…"

"Christine..." Before saying another word, his arms were around me and his lips pressed against mine.

We broke apart, and I beamed up at him.

"I have always loved you. My angel, I am so sorry for what I did. How could I ever have been so cruel; to trick and deceive you? Oh, my love…" He said. We held each other in tight embrace, until we felt it was the right moment to brake apart.

"Oh, my dear, my love," He squeezed my hands, kissing them, "I want to spend the rest of my days with you. Will you be mine forever? Will you marry me?" He asked, now stroking my curls. I nodded gently; tears were rolling down my cheeks. Our lips locked again, and he lifted me up, twirling me around. I didn't even notice, but he had carried me into the shallow waters of the lake. I laughed as I looked down at his half soaked legs.

"Aren't you cold?" I asked. He looked at me; his eyes burning.

"Not any more."

Sorry, it is such a short chapter, but have no fear, there is more to come…. I hope you enjoyed the precious moment between our two lovers! Thank you so much for reading!