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Christine continued to watch as Raoul, her childhood friend, walked over to his father and smiled at everyone.
After a short speech from Monsieur DeChangy about what he expected from his investment, he and Raoul settled down into chairs to watch everyone work.
When Christine had to come up and sing, she was extremely nervous about Raoul sitting in the front row, but she couldn't avoid it.
She kept her eyes away from Raoul, until then end, when she caught his eye and smiled. He obviously recognized her, since he smiled back.
When she went back stage after practice, she found Raoul waiting for her near her bedroom.
He ran over to her.
"Christine! Oh, it is so good to see you again!"
Christine gave him a hug, although she still felt uneasy around him for some reason. "Oh Raoul, it is good to see you, too. It has been too long."
"Yes, I know. When I found out that you were moving to Paris with your new guardian, I was so devastated. I loved spending summers with you at the beach along with your father. I am still sad that he is gone."
"Yes, I think about him every day, but my new life here at the Opera House has been wonderful."
Raoul laughed. "Well, I would assume so, especially since you are the new Prima Donna, the greatest title you can get in the Opera."
Christine blushed. "Yes, I suppose that it is nice being the Prima Donna, but tell me what you have been doing since I left."
"Nothing really. Father hired a new tutor for me, but other then that, nothing exciting has happened."
Christine and Raoul then began to reminisce about their childhoods spent at a ocean house with their parents.
After about an hour of talking, Raoul sighed. "I should probably go now. Father will get worried if I do not come home soon."
"Of course, I understand. I should probably get to bed too. Will I get to see you tomorrow?"
"Of course, I wouldn't miss it. Good bye Christine."
"Bye Raoul."
After Raoul was out of sight, Christine sighed. It was so good to see an old friend, but for some reason during her entire conversation, she had still felt uneasy about something, like she shouldn't be talking to Raoul.
Christine shrugged and went into her bedroom. Maybe it was just her nerves. A good nights sleep would probably help. She would need all the rest she could get since tomorrow Madame Giry wanted to go through the entire dance twice!
Once Christine had entered her bedroom and had closed the door, a shadow moved above her door.
Erik was very suspicious about this boy. From what he had heard, he used to be Christine's friend, but Erik still did not like him.
He worried that this boy would try to court Christine, they were older now, but Erik knew that Christine would never let that happen.
Maybe they would just sty friends, but Erik would keep an eye on the boy, making certain that he did not touch HIS Christine.
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