Author: Sparkling-Diva
Rating: PG-13 (possibly more later)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Christine/Erik
Feedback: Yes, please! Also being nice would make me happy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gaston Leroux's Phantom or anything I might refer to based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of it.
Summary: Christine makes an important decision that could forever change the lives of many…
Author's Note: Sorry it took so long but I finally finished my exams at school and the library was closed all week. Eek! Please forgive me for not updating any sooner but hopefully, this will make up for any damage. Enjoy!
Chapter 12Christine had awoken to the sound of a low playing piano at the other side of the lair.
Adjusting her eyes to the light of the candle on her nightstand, she got up and put the cape Erik had given her over her.
She then went through the silk curtain that separated her bedroom area from the rest of the lair.
She soon saw Erik and what seemed him composing something on the piano but then she realized that he was playing a song that he had created along time ago and she still remembered it.
She began to approach him.
Erik quickly glanced up with his masked face and then smiled. He then looked down at the piano and began to sing one of their many duets.
As Erik did his part, Christine did hers.
They finished and Christine sat next to him on the piano bench and gazed into his eyes.
They kissed for a brief moment before Erik whispered, "Happy Birthday."
"You remembered? Thank you," Christine replied.
"So, you remember that song?"
"Yes. You sang it to me many times when I was young, whenever I was afraid to know that you would always be by my side."
"That's right and I always will be there by your side for as long as I shall live," Erik said as Christine smiled.
"I know."
"I have a surprise for you."
"Really. Honestly, you shouldn't have bothered."
"Umm…it's for tonight."
"Oh, well I can wait."
"Me neither. In the meantime, go get some rest. Give me some time to prepare."
"Alright," Christine told him as she walked towards the bedroom area.
"Erik," she said looking back at him, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," he said softly with a smile as she turned and left.
Now, it was time for him to get ready.