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Chapter 12

Erik's POV

Christine and I are going to the ball and I must confess I'm nervous. I get a carriage for us, pay the driver, and I am on my way to get Christine.

"Hello Erik."

"Hello Christine. Are you ready to go?"

"Yes."

I offered her my arm.

When we arrive at the ball, every head is turn in Christine and I's direction.

A little blonde girl around Christine's age comes up to Christine and hugs her.

"That must be Meg." I think.

"Erik, I want you to meet my friend Meg.

"Meg this is Erik."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Meg."

"The pleasure is all mine Erik. Christine has told me so much about you."

I smile and shake her hand.

Then a young man comes up to Christine and hugs her.

"That must be 'the fop' Raoul". I think.

"Hello darling Christine." says the young man.

"Hello Raoul, I want you to meet my beau Erik."

"Hello Raoul, it's a pleasure."

"Pleasure to meet you Erik."

We shake hands, look in each others eyes. In his eyes I see a tint of hate. I probably don't look too happy with him either.

"Christine would you like to dance?" asks Raoul.

"Sorry Raoul, but I already promised my first dance to Erik." she replies.

I offer her my arm, and take her to the dance floor.

We talk and laugh, till we need to take a break. There are drinks, so I leave to go get us some.

Christine's POV

"Now may I have this dance?" asks Raoul, behind me.

"I'm sorry Raoul, I need to take a break."

To be honest I am starting to get really annoyed with Raoul. Why can't he just leave me alone already. It is sweet that he is trying to dance with me, but I have a beau. Can't he see that I am happy with Erik. Or is it that he doesn't care if I am happy or not. I have a bad feeling that it is the later.

"I'll see you later."

"Okay."

Luckily here comes Erik with our drinks.

"Did that boy ask you to dance again?" he asks, with a annoyed voice.

"Yes, but I told him I needed a break."

We talk and talk, then we dance a few times. I am getting tired again so we stand off to one side.

Then Erik gets down on one knee, pulls out a small box from his pocket, and takes my hands in his.

"Christine, I love you, would you please do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

"Yes, yes I will marry you Erik."

We kiss passionately, there are many people around but we don't care. The rest of the night I could not keep a smile off my face.

"Congratulations." cries Meg.

"Thank you Meg." Erik and I reply at the same time.

Madam Giry comes up to us.

"I'm so happy for you two."

"Thank you Madam Giry." I reply.

"Thank you Annie." replies Erik.

"You are welcome Christine and Erik."

Then I see Raoul, he looks very hurt, confused, angry and I am worried that he will start crying soon.

"Hey Congrats Christine." he chocks out.

"Thank you Raoul, it means a lot." I say.

"I'll be seeing you."

And then he walks away and I don't see him for the rest of the night.

I feel a hand slip into mine, it is Erik's hand.

Later on I am getting really tired.

"Hello."

"Hello..."

"Are you tired?"

"Yes, it's been a long day." I say, as I leaned on his shoulder.

"I should take you home."

"You probably should." I reply, trying not to yawn.

We get a few more congratulations, and then he takes me home.

"Good night my future bride."

"Good night sweet Erik."

Then we kiss passionately goodnight.

"I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Till tomorrow my angel."

"I love you."

"I love you too, with all my heart."