Christian stood up, looking at the painting of an angel. Mitch, was wondered of his reaction.
" Well you see, Mitch. I was being teached by only an invisible teacher who I called with " Angel Of Music " whom my late mother tell me about it when I was young child. " Christian said, as he keep dazing at the painting
The flashback shown that his mother Marissa was playing violin and she tell to Christian about the story of an Angel of Music, that it was brings luck and fame in life. When Christian turned 10 years old, his mother died due to illness. After her death, Her relative Maver Venedictus took him as a well adopted son. Every time before he sleeps, Christian telled to him about the story that his mother tells with.
" Christian, those things you said are just fantasies. Angels are those creatures who just live in heaven. " Maver said
" But my mother promise me that when she dies, she will sent an angel of music to teach me how to become a great singer someday. " Young Christian said
" I know that, my son. But someday, I will still supported you along with my wife even your mother was gone in this world. " Maver said
" Thanks, Maver. Your the best relative ever. " Young Christian said, as he hugs comfortably to him
Flashback ends
" After that, Maver and his wife was still supporting me despite that my mother was not here around. But I still believe that the Angel of Music was teaching me today and she make me a successful singer. " Christian said
" But, do you believe that your spirit of your mother was coaching you? " Mitch asked
" Who else, Mitch? I wished that she was here always with me and I could feel her real voice once again. She was truly a genius teacher. " Christian said
" Oh come on, stories can't be real. I will take you back upstairs. My dad was waiting for you. " Mitch said
Then Mitch led back Christian to his dressing room where his father was waiting. Some of the people are trying to get entered but Monsieur Vera ordered them to get out and he closed the door.
" You look well done, my dear. " Monsieur Vera, as he fixed the costume of Christian during the performance
" Thanks for everything, Monsieur. " Christian said
" No problem. And one more thing.. " Monsieur Vera said, as he gets from the cabinet
He get a rose with a black ribbon on it and he gave it to Christian
" What's it that, Monsieur? " Christian asked
" A gift from your great teacher. " Monsieur Vera said
" A gift? for me? " Christian wondered
At the outside of the room, the new managers approached the Viscountess
" Ah, Vicomtess. You have a quite discovery with Monsieur Daae. " Fermina said
" I guess we should lend him to you, dear Vicomtess. " Anita said
" Ladies, if you mine. This one should make unaccompained. " Raina said and she get a box of chocolates from the table and said " Thank You "
And she went to the dressing room
" As appears they met before. " Fermina said
" Yes it is " Anita said
Raina went to Christian's dressing room and he was surprised when he saw her.
" Raina! I never thought you came here to visit me. " Christian said, rushed to hug her
" Why should I? I was still remember when we at the house of your mother when we little kids and now I finally realized that you are the great singer. " Raina said, as she gave the chocolates to Christian
" Wow! You haven't changed a lot, Raina. " Christian said
" No problem after all, you are the old Christian I ever have. " Raina said
" And you know what? I was already visited by the Angel Of Music that my mother tells me about. " Christian said
" Oh come on, Christian. You are still believe in old fantasies again. I think I will take you to dinner tonight. " Raina said
" But Raina, the Angel of Music was so very strict. " Christian said
" You must changed now. I will ordered my carriage in two minutes. " Raina said, as she about to leave the room
" Raina, No! " Christian said
" I will be waiting outside. See ya. " Raina said, as she went out of the room
" Raina, Wait! " Christian shouted
At the outside of the dressing room, a black glove appears in, locking the door. No one noticed it except for Monsieur Vera, who was watching behind and he left away.
The Opera Populaire was already peaceful and quiet after the gala night. Back at the dressing room, Christian was prepared himself but suddenly the room turned dark and the candles were turned off. Became terrified, Christian tries to run through the door. That when, a booming voice was heard around the room.
" That's insolent girl! She takes everything from me! That ignorant person your brave young suitor, sharing in my triumph. " the mysterious voice said in a jealous way
Christian turns back and said " Angel, I hear you speaking. Stay with me by my side and guide me. My soul was weak, forgive me. Please, Enter at last, my only master. "
" Oh, my dear flattering Christian. You don't know who really I am. Just look at the mirror and see me. " the mysterious voice said
" Angel of Music, please guide me and protect me. I seek for your protection. " Christian said, as he approached to the mirror, holding the rose
That when, the mysterious Phantom Girl of the Opera was finally appears at the
mirror.
" Come to me, to the Angel of Music... " the Phantom Girl said
And Christian was falled on her spell as the Phantom Girl repeated the words she said to him. On the outside of the room, Raina tried to knock the door but it was locked
" Who is that voice? Who's that in there? " Raina wondered
" Come to your Angel of Music... " the Phantom Girl said as Christian was finally approached her
" Christian! Are you there?! Christian! " Raina shouted
" Come to your Angel of Music... " the Phantom Girl said again
And she lend his hand, drawing out in to the mirror and the rose that Christian holds was fell on the floor.
Then, the Phantom Girl lead Christian to her own home, the subterranean lair.
To Be Continued... Chapter 5 - Love Or Obsession
