Happy Easter, everybody! Here is another chapter. Please R&R!

Chapter 14

Brooke sat nervously on her bed. Madame Giry had canceled rehearsels again and she had nothing to do. Brooke cocked her head thoughtfully. She hadn't seen Ally for weeks now ever since their big fight. Did Madame Giry let that man keep her with him? Rage bubbled up inside her.

Why did she even care about what happened to Ally anyway? She has her Erik, she thought sarcastically. Rage vanished and a sense of loss replaced inside of her. I can't believe all the times we shared together and the troubles we had gone through together, she thought, she's willing to throw all that away just because she is lovesick with some man she barely met.

Brooke clenched her jaw.She's going to pay and suffer as much as I did when she said those ugly words and then dumped me. I'm not letting her go until I have my revenge. Brooke moved to her drawer and removed a tiny bottle and a syringe, a evil smirk on her face.

She carefully put them ina plastic bag and stuffed it in her jacket. As she closed the drawer, the door opened and MadameGiry stepped in. "Madame Giry!" Brooke exclaimed. She noticed a grave expression on her face and looked at her questionally.

"Brooke, there is some terrible news I have to share with you," Madame Giry said sadly," as you know, Ally hasn't been around for a few weeks since you told me about that incident with Erik a few weeks ago.

She is in a coma, my dear, and there's a very high possibility that she may not survive. She caught pneumonia after being outside for a long time in the cold." Brooke blinked. This is perfect! A very huge chance for her to be gone forever. She had already the materials. She just had to actually go through with it.

Lost in her thoughts, she was unaware a little smile was forming on her lips. Madame Giry noticed it and grew suspicious. She shook her head. The poor thing is probably just in shock, she thought. She did have a glazed look. "Can I see her?" Brooke said trying to look as concerned as possible.

Madame Giry hesitated for a moment, then nodded, taking Brooke's hand and leading her to Ally's dressing room. She opened the mirror and stepped inside, with Brooke following close behind.

Madame Giry sailed through the darkness since she had been here many times before when she needed to speak to Erik aboutbusiness orders and demands. They reached the lair quickly. What Brooke saw amazed her. The man actually lived here? In the dark? How could Ally pick a guy who lived in the darkness for eternity? She saw a pipe organ right in the middle.

He must write music since he has nothing else to do in this dark place. She had to admit the place was beautiful. Candles were lit everywhere giving a slight glow to the place and making it look weirdly like a setting for a romance novel. Madame Giry led to her to one of the rooms.

She saw a breathtaking swan bed and there was Ally, so pale looking, she looked like she was surrounded by blood covered in the red satin sheets. She glanced beside the bed and sucked in her breath as she saw the man whostole her best friend away from her.

He was strikingly handsome and the white mask made him look darkly mysterious. His head was resting next to Ally's side. He looked like he fell asleep from watching over her many sleepless nights. She felt green with envy. Why didn't she have a guy who cared for her in such a way?

" Ally..." she whispered. The man woke up suddenly and looked around wildly. He relaxed somewhat when he saw Madame Giry. His eyes, then, layed upon her. She noticed he had beautiful green eyes and they seemed to bore into hers.

As if to change her mind, his eyes narrowed and glittered dangerously. His eyes turned to Madame Giry. " What is she doing here?" he said quietly. " She wanted to see her," Madame Giry responded. " Well, then it seems she already has so you may take her away from my sight before I do anything she might later regret," he said low and menacingly.

Madame Giry merely raised an eyebrow. Meanwhile, Brooke, even though he was giving her a threat, got a thrill down her spine from hearing his voice. " Erik, may I speak with you?" Madame Giry asked and took him by the wrist firmly but gently and led him outside the room, closing the door and leaving Brooke alone with Ally in the room.