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I think this will be the last chapter before things start looking a little more familiar, my lovelies. Enjoy it while you can.
If I owned Phantom, I don't think I would have to watch the movie so damn much
Chapter 21: Better Things to Come
Christine dreaded her first rehearsal back after her sickness. Knowing the other members, there would surely be taunting for this.
She was mistaken.
Her collapse only proved to the others Christine was working herself to the bone. She was greeted warmly, Carlotta kept her mouth shut, and Reyer showered her with compliments.
But that was not all he did.
Pulling her aside, he confided in her that he felt she was ready for him to assign her a minor role in the next production.
The feeling she had was similar to when she earned her dance solo: a mix of anticipation and overwhelming fear.
However, this time, she did not confide in her Angel. She reasoned that she simply wanted to surprise him, but, in truth, she was still shaken from the idea that he did more than teach her how to sing.
The night of the performance, Erik wished her luck as usual and took his place in Box 5 to watch the show. Imagine his surprise when Christine joined the members of the select chorus. He tried to keep up with the performance, really, but he could not draw his eyes away from her. Her presence was captivating. Her voice was pitch-perfect.
As she skipped to join the actors seated for a picnic, the Phantom of the Opera watched his student pluck an apple hanging amidst a sea of blossoms and let the wheels of his mind turn.
It was time to see her on that stage.
Alone.
Apple Blossoms: Better things to come, Symbol of Perpetual Concord, Temptation