A Second Chance

By: CatWomen88

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Phantom of the Opera. I just like to use them in my stories.

Author's Note: Sorry it has taken me all year, but school has been crazy. I tried to work on it, but I was never able to finish another chapter. Thank you for your patience. I hope you can forgive me. I am also aware that I have used the name Alex twice and have not yet explained the death of the man in the beginning, whom I called Richard. I just want to say sorry and clarify. The brother will be Anthony, the pimp Alex and Richard will be explained later in the story. Sorry for the confusion.

Chapter 8: Confrontation

Jackie awoke the next morning next to Erik. She was afraid to wake him so she collected her clothes and left. When she walked through the mirror, she closed it quietly; when Jackie turned around, she bumped into a man.

"Colin, I never thought I would see you again. " Jackie gave him a hug.

Colin looked at Jackie. He had grown up with her and Anthony. He helped them when they left their moms house, he helped them during the whole Alex fiasco, and the one with Richard. He had lost his best friend and all Colin could think about was his best friends sister.

"I have something to tell you Colin. I slept with the phantom. I was beautiful. I hope he doesn't regret it."

"You can never do that again." Colin had not meant to sound so mean, but he was jealous, "I mean I just want you to be careful He is different from your brother. This man seems to carry more pain. I do not think it is a good idea to get involved with a man who has issues. That is what has happened the last two-times and look what has happened. One was sex obsessed with you and the other was just plain obsessed. One also killed your brother."

Jackie walked away from Colin. What could have possibly have come over Colin. He was never normally like this. Sure he had a point about her past, but that is what it was the past. She had once loved Colin, but when he was engaged, she could not handle it. That has was part of the reason she allowed Alex to pimp her out. It was to get back at Colin in some way. Now here, after all that time here he was jealous.

"What is wrong Colin? I do not understand."

Colin shook his head, but he could not take it anymore. He loved Jackie and now he was finally realizing this and he could not control his jealous anger, "Look every time you get hurt you run straight for the first man who shows you he cares. You are such an easy lay. All a man has to do is say he cares about you and you jump into bed with them. Did you ever consider that men just want to have sex with you? Does this man love you? I mean look at you."

At this time Christine, Meg and Rauol had wondered into the room. Erik was listening at the mirror.

"Your have an attractive body and your face is good-looking that's is all men see. You need a man who sees beyond the outside. You need a man who says your personality is what makes you beautiful. Your smile is what lights up your eyes and that if someone looked close enough they would be able see your soul. You need a guy who will love you beyond your past. You need me. I lost you once when I was engaged. I was scared about loving my best friends brother. I realize now that Ashley would never have made me happy. She did me a favor by leaving. I love you."

Jackie had tears in her eyes, "Is that just a line like you mentioned earlier. No, do not talk. I do not regret falling in love with the wrong men. At least I was not scared. What happened last night was not a mistake. I am not easy. How dare you say you love me after everything you just said? Get out. I said get out!"

Colin turned and left, but before he walked out he said, " I will be back."

Christine walked to Jackie and put an arm around her, "I slept with Erik. I know Erik cares. I know what Colin said is not true. Right? It's not true right." Jackie began to cry. She slipped to the floor and hugged her knees to her chest.

Erik watched her fall. He did not know what to think. Last night was the best night he had in a long time, but he was not ready to call it love. Yes, he cared, but love was such a strong word. However, he did feel something pulling at the strings of his heart. Erik walked away. He would not allow that man to hurt Jackie like that again. Therefore, he went in search of Colin to ensure that he would not be a factor in the future.

"I had waited years to hear him say that. Sure, I fell in love, but a piece of my heart always belonged to Colin. I do not want to hurt Erik, but I think I should stay away from him for a while. At least until I can sort out how I feel. I mean I like Erik, but Colin is right. I do not love him." Jackie said once she calmed down.

Christine walked out, and Meg and Rauol followed.

"What have we done. I never considered her past. This might hurt Erik more then help." Christine was worried. She was afraid he would turn back into his old self.

Rauol places a hand around Christine's waist, "Do not worry I will watch him. Maybe we should fire her. I mean that might be best."

"We can not do that. She is great for Opera Populaire. We need her. Besides the man who was killed by Erik is the owner's son of the other opera were she was employed. People went to shows just to see her. She is what made the place more popular. We can not let her go." Meg stated.

Christine looked at Rauol, "She is right. Jackie stays."

Mean While:

Colin walked out of the Opera Populaire when all the sudden his world went black. A man stood over him and pipe in his hand.

TO BE CONTINUED………

Who is this? Let me know if you think it is Erik, Alex, or someone out to get revenge for Richard?