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Chapter 9
Erik opened the mirror and gestured for Ally to go inside. Ally hesitated. She looked into Erik's eyes and saw sadness and despair. He looked so lonely. "May I see you again?" Ally asked shyly. Was she out of her mind?
This man she didnt know took her with him without permission and here she was asking him if she could see him again. Deep in her heart, though, she wanted to go with him... No! She was under the impression that he was an angel.
Wait, but he had confessed to her that he wasn't an angel. She still wanted him to be her guardian angel... Different sides of her fought to decide. She was so confused.
Meanwhile., Erik was taken aback by Ally's question. This elegant child was asking him, the homely devil's child to see him again! His hopes rised but quickly fell down. She hasn't seen what lays beneath the mask.
He kept his expression blank. "I don't think that would be a good idea, my dear." he said flatly. He looked her in the eye and saw only sincerity. " Please? I would like to continue to see you. You are a very kind man." Ally begged. Erik blushed and was grateful he was still surrounded by darkness.
He regained his composure. " Fine, meet me tomorrow at your room at 8:30 pm"he said stiffly," if you are not there, I will have no reason to ever come back again." With his hand, he gently ushered Ally into her room without her reply and closed the mirror.
He let out a heavy sigh and realized he was holdinghis breath. His hand felt like it was on fire after touching Ally's back to lead her into the room. He walked slowly to the boat, dazed. He paddled away, leaving empty-handed.
Ally sat at the bed, dizzy from the events that took place now and last night. She wondered how her emotions got so complicated in a short amount of time. She asked herself why she didnt fear him but actually liked him.
It just puzzles her why this man who is a complete stranger makes her feel things she has never felt before. Sure, she's had a couple of dates and all but whenever he touches her, she yearns for more. Her heart sang at the thought of seeing him again tomarrow. She would make sure she would be here by 8:30 sharp!
Her mind crossed over to his mask. She was curious to know why he wore one. She smiled slyly. He does look hot with the mask though... Ally laughed out loud. Why was she having these absurd thoughts? Her thoughts were interupted by a sharp knock at the door.
" Come in," Ally answered. Madame Giry entered the room cautiously closing the door behind her. "Madame Giry!" Ally exclaimed, " I" Madame Giry cut her off. " I know where you have been, you don't need to explain." She said anxiously. Surprise crossed Ally's face. " What did he do to you?" she inquired nervously.
"Nothing..."Ally said slowly" He led me to his lair through the mirror and we talked , I fell asleep onto his bed, woke up and he brought me back." Ally didnt mention the singing and fainting part. Madame Giry looked relieved. " Very well, you may attend rehearsels now. Your friend, I dare say, is sick with worry about you." she said smiling.
Ally returned the warm smile. Madame Giry strided to the door, paused and looked back at Ally as if to say something but thought better of it and left. Ally sighed and followed Madame Giry, closing the door behind her.
"Ally!" Her enthusiastic friend shrieked, squeezing the life out of Ally. "Nice to see you too!" Ally gasped. Brooke broke the embrace and stared at her. " Where have you been?" She demanded. Ally laughed at the rapid change in Brooke's mood. " I'm fine! I've been here at the Opera House the whole time!" Ally insisted.
Brooke relaxed her tense muscles. " Good! I thought something horrible happened to you!" No, actually quite the opposite Ally thought. " Anyway, guess what? I met a super cute guy that is to die for! You have to meet him sometime, Ally!" She squealed. Ally twinkled brightly. She never realized how much she had missed her friend. Brooke and Ally walked to rehearsels, chattering away.
Erik watched talking and joking around behind one of the pillars in the hallway hidden by some velvet curtains. As they walked away to, he assumed, rehearsels, he sneaked back into the welcoming darkness through a hidden shortcut and walking back to his home, lost in thought. He was still in denial that Ally wanted to see him again.
What reason did shehavetocomeback with him? Still, adrenaline coursed through his veins at the thought of seeing her again. Erik reached his destination and plopped himself on the seat of the organ and began to play with all his might, spilling all his emotions into the music and played freely, not caring who heard him.
