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Chapter 7.
-Normal PoV-
When Erik got home from the walk, he couldn't help but smile. Christine Daae, what a wonderful young woman she had grown. He even saw that she truly did enjoy his company and Erik couldn't help but smile thinking about it. But even though she did enjoy his company and the kiss, it still didn't tell that she loves him. Of course Erik was enchanted by her, but did he love her? That was a silly question and Erik knew it himself, he did love her. When he saw her at Philippe's birthday party he fell for her. He just couldn't resist her, well who wouldn't?
"Hello Nicholas. Are you feeling better?" Erik asked from the young man.
"Yes, thank you for your concern Sir." Nicholas said and bowed.
"You know Nicholas that you don't have to call me Sir or anything. After all you are like a little brother to me." Erik said as started to walk towards the stairs.
"I know, but it's the least I can do to repay you for all the kindness." Nicholas said his voice sincere.
"All right." Erik said, realizing how tired he was.
"I will come and tell when dinner is ready." Nicholas said.
"Please do so. I will be in my study." Erik said and continued walking. When he finally got to his study, he couldn't help but look at the painting in the wall. It was a painting of his father, a man whom had ocean green eyes, dark hair and pale skin. He was a man of great intellect and of course he was also a little harsh sometimes but he wasn't a bad father. Though he would have spent more time with Erik, when he was younger after all a child needs a father if you don't have mother. Tomorrow would be his birthday but no one except Philippe knew of it and Erik liked it that way. But of course if he Christine were to ask him, he would tell her. With a heavy sight Erik starts to read the papers. He never liked paperwork but it was something that must have been done. Hour later Nicholas came to inform that the dinner was ready. With a final look towards the papers Erik went to eat. Erik ate his dinner in silence and then his thoughts wondered back to Christine. He just couldn't get her out of his mind.
-Christine's PoV-
I couldn't believe that Erik kissed me. Now I know that he feels the same way or at least I hope so. I decided to go and tell my father that Erik will be coming for dinner Saturday. I walked to his study and knocked.
"Come in." Father said and I opened the door. When he noticed that it was he smiled to me and putted all the papers away.
"I have something to tell you." I said.
"What is it?" Father asked worriedly.
"It's nothing bad but I did invite monsieur Garnier for dinner Saturday." I said and father looked at with a wide smile.
"Oh Christine that is absolutely wonderful." father said and hugged me. "Did you meet him?"
"Yes." I said and after that we went to eat. Father asked me everything what happened but of course I didn't tell him about the kiss. It would be too embarrassing to tell him about it.
"Christine I hope that you have considered Erik's proposal. I know that he hasn't said it out loud but we'll never know if he does propose you." father said and I smiled to him.
"I have but let's see what future brings." I said. When we were done eating I decided to go to the library. Even though our mansion wasn't huge it wasn't small either. Meg was there wiping dust and when she noticed me she smiled.
"It's good to see you Christine." she said.
"It's good to see you too Meg. How is your mother?"
"Oh she is fine." Meg said and when she was done, she came to sit with me. "I do hope that your father doesn't mind that I call you Christine."
"Meg we have went through this many times and no he doesn't mind at all. After all we have known each other since we were children." I said and then we both started to giggle. We started to talk about things that happened when we were little. It was so nice then.
"Do you remember the day when I saw Philippe for the first time?" Meg asked and I nodded. Yes, that day was truly wonderful.
"Christine would you come down." father shouted and I started to walk downstairs. When I got downstairs Philippe was there. That day Meg was the one who served us tea and I couldn't help but smile a little when I saw the face Philippe had when he saw her. Of course Meg tried to act as if she hadn't noticed the man but I saw it. The faint blush in her cheeks after their eyes had met and when Philippe left she told me how handsome he was.
"You tried desperately to avoid his eyes contact but you failed." I said.
"Yes and for some reason I still feel silly when I think about that day." Meg said and blushed slightly.
"You shouldn't feel silly about it and besides Philippe loves you." I said and squished her hand.
"I know but what if he meets someone who really deserves him. I mean I am only a maid and he is Count." Meg said and I could see the tears in her eyes. Maybe I should visit Philippe and ask what he really thinks about Meg. Though I understand the uneasiness Meg feels. I would feel the same way as she if I were in her position.
"I'll go and talk to Philippe tomorrow." I said.
"Oh no you shouldn't I don't want him to doubt what I feel for him." Meg said.
"All right but if you want to talk to me again about this matter I will go to talk with Philippe."
"I understand." Meg said and I decided that it would be my time to go to sleep. I yawned and Meg smiled to me.
"You should go to sleep." Meg said and I nodded.
"Good night Meg and please try not to worry about Philippe I am sure that he feels the same towards you." I said and got up from the chair.
"Good night." Meg said and she continued cleaning. I walked to my room and when I got there I changed to my nightdress. That night I saw dreams about Erik and lovely walks in the streets of Paris.
-Normal PoV-
The next day it started to rain heavily and wind was blowing faster and with more power then normally.
"I think that a storm is coming." Christine said as she looked out of the window.
"It appears so." her father said truthfully. Christine walked to her father and hugged him.
"I have this feeling that you have something you want to say to me."
"Will teach me how to play chess?" Christine said.
"I'm sorry dear, but I have to read some important documents but I am sure that Erik will teach you some when he comes for dinner." he said and Christine smiled. Would Erik really teach her how to play chess?
"Meg would you bring me some tea?" Christine asked.
"Yes Miss." Meg said and went to kitchen. Christine walked closer to the fireplace and sighed. She met Erik yesterday but she missed him all ready. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and just when Christine was about to go and open the door that person come to the drawing room. To her great surprise and pleasure it was Erik.
"Monsieur Garnier may I ask why you are here?" Christine asked. Erik noticed that she was surprised and he liked it that way.
"Well I was in the neighborhood and decided to come and visit you, though I hope that I'm not interrupting anything." Erik said and Christine shook her head.
"Of course not, would you like some tea?" Christine asked.
"Yes, thank you." Erik said and sat on the armchair. Meg brought them the tea and Christine thanked her.
"Oh Erik what brings you here?" Christine's father asked when he came back to the drawing room.
"Good afternoon Gustave. I was just in the neighborhood and decided to come." Erik said, stood and shook hands with Gustave.
"You can stay here until the storm calms down." Gustave said smiling.
"Thank you." Erik said and sat. Gustave sat next to Christine and soon the three of them were talking about anything and everything. Erik enjoyed the company of both Christine and Gustave. Every now and then Erik and Christine would look at each other. Both of them thought that Gustave didn't notice even though he did. After all he too had been in love once and that was Christine's dear mother. He looked at the painting which hanging in the wall. Christine was very young when her mother passed away so she couldn't remember her but Gustave gladly told her about her mother. Anna Daae was a beautiful woman. Actually she was one of the most wanted woman's in Paris but she took him. A young and not so wealthy violinist but they loved each other. Anna was a woman who didn't care about money or jewels. She was a woman filled with love and goodness. Gustave could still smell the perfume and hear the sound of her laugh.
"Father is everything all right?" Christine asked concerned.
"I am fine, I was just thinking about your mother." Gustave said.
"Oh…" Christine said and couldn't help but blush a little. Erik noticed the blush and smirked. He would have wanted to kiss Christine again but decided against it. After all it wouldn't propriety to kiss her because they aren't even married. What happened yesterday was an accident though a very good one.
"Erik would you like to stay for a dinner?" Gustave asked cutting Erik's train of thoughts.
"It'd be an honor." Erik said.
"No, it's an honor to us because we don't every day get someone who is as noble as you to our table." Gustave said.
"Gustave you have known me since I was very small so I am the one who is honored. And even though I'm a Duke I still think everyone is equal to me." Erik said.
"I know Erik but still." Gustave said and Erik knew that it was pointless to argue with Gustave.
"I really can't go against your father." Erik said to Christine and she started to giggle.
"I know what you mean." Christine said. Gustave looked at the two and he couldn't help but think how beautiful couple they were.
"You look beautiful today Miss Daae." Erik said and Christine blushed.
"And you look very handsome Monsieur Garnier." Christine said. As they walked to the dining room Erik couldn't help but smell the air. Whatever they were going to eat it will be delicious.
"Even though you are going to be dining with us today Erik, I do hope that you would come Saturday as well." Gustave said when they had sat down at the table.
"Of course." Erik said smiling.
"Monsieur Garnier if you don't mind, would you teach me how to play chess?" Christine asked and Erik was little taken back. She wants to learn how to play chess.
"With pleasure but I must say that I am quite good at it." Erik said and Gustave laughed.
"Quite good, I'd say Erik's one of the best. After all he has one many who I thought were the best." Gustave said and Erik chuckled.
"Gustave you are praising me too much." Erik said.
"Nonsense." Gustave said. So they day passed by. They were talking and eating. After dinner Erik started to teach Christine how play chess. It didn't take long until Christine got the gist of it and even almost won Erik.
"I didn't expect chess to be so relaxing." Christine said.
"You are a good student." Erik said and Christine smiled to him.
"Thank you." Christine said. Erik looked outside and noticed that the storm had all ready ended.
"I think that now is a good time for me to head home. I still have paper work to do." Erik said and stood. Christine was a little sad because she enjoyed so much Erik's company.
"Well we'll see you Saturday." Gustave said and shook hands with Erik.
"Of course, and maybe another match of chess Miss Daae." Erik said and Christine nodded.
"I'll see you to the door." Christine said. When she and Erik were alone, Erik couldn't help but smile. He gave a kiss to Christine's palm and he now noticed how much he enjoyed seeing her blush.
"I'll look forward to Saturday." Erik said.
"Me too." Christine said and then Erik left. Only then Christine noticed that she was holding her breath. She walked back to the drawing room and went to the window. She watched as Erik went further and further away from her but he would soon again see her and Christine couldn't wait for it. She was so helplessly in love with Erik Garnier but there was also the Raoul matter that should be taken care of. But until then he would think of Erik.
So here was the seventh chapter. I hope that you enjoyed it and my apologizes if this chapter was a little dull and short but I rather enjoyed writing it. Remember to review! Until next chapter.
