Disclaimer: I don't own the Phantom of the Opera's plot, although my story most likely will end differently and has different characters.

A/N: Just to let you know, here are who the characters in my story represent:

John- Erik

Chris Davis- Christine Daae

Ralph Chaney- Raoul de Chagny

Carla- Carlotta

Peter- Piangi

Mr. Andrew- Andre

Mr. Ferris- Firmin

Ms. Gary- Madame Giry

Megan Gary- Meg Giry

Joe Bucket- Joseph Buquet

Steve Davis- Stephan Daae

Mr. Montgomery- OC

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Chapter Two

Chris had finished unpacking somewhere around six-thirty, so when she went to draw the drapes, the sun was already setting. The sky had turned a pretty shade of pinkish-purple. With one final look around the house, Chris gave a huge yawn and decided it was time to turn in for the night.

When she awoke the next morning, the first thing on her agenda was to contact Mr. Montgomery so she could see if there were any spots available at his store. She groggily headed for the kitchen to get herself a mug of coffee. She needed her caffeine if she was going to get through the day.

When the mug was drained of its liquids, she headed back up the stairs to get out of her pajamas. She dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans and a tee. When she opened a window for some fresh-air, she noticed that it was rather chilly outside, so she also grabbed a long-sleeved flannel shirt before leaving the house.

Chris wasn't in a hurry as she walked down the sidewalks of Shady Brook. She wanted to soak up every bit of it as possible. It was a great feeling seeing her hometown again. She adored how all the house fit together painted in their pastel colors. She loved seeing the young children laughing and giggling, and actually started laughing as well when she saw a couple of girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes.

She rounded the corner, and sprang through the doors of 'Montgomery's Bookshop'. An older man standing behind the front counter looked up from his newspaper. Immediately his face broke into a warm smile.

"Christine Charlotte Davis," he started, "is that you?"

Chris smiled and ran up beside him to give him a hug. She explained her reason for being there, and Montgomery looked taken aback.

"I wish you would have contacted me sooner, of course you can work here! I would be honored! No one has been able to match up to the effort your father put into his job while working her. By the way, I'm very sorry to hear what happened to him. I'm also very sorry for your loss. What exactly was..."

"Cancer," Chris said hurriedly, cutting Mr. Montgomery off in mid-sentence.

"Ah," he said, nodding, "horrible disease that is. My sister passed away from it as well, so I know how you feel. Steve was a good man, and I'm happy to have you aboard."

Chris smiled again. "Thank you, Mr. Montgomery. I need to be going. Can you tell me what time I need to be here tomorrow?"

"The shop opens at nine and closes at five every weekday."

"Thank you, again." Chris said as closing the door behind her as she left.

A/N: I'll try to get up Chap. 3 as soon as possible, but until then, Please Review!