A/N: Ok, this is what I would like to call a filler chapter. There are some things in here that are setting up for things to come. I thought the format was a little different and would keep you guys interested. Let me know what you think. I promise, the pace will pick up after this chapter. Enjoy! Read and review as always.

Chapter 34 – Dear…

November 1st

Mother,

I have received your letter and thought I should write you. I assure you that everything is alright and that I am well. I am sorry to hear about Jonathan leaving town. My imagination has run amuck as to why he would do such an action. It is beyond words and comprehension. I am sure he will return in due course.

Alexander has also written and has told me he has taken over for Jonathan while he is away. He will not be coming to Paris but has assured me that the opera will continue on as scheduled.

I hope to hear from you and father soon. Again, everything is fine here.

With much love,

Angelina

November 9th

Madam Giry,

Once again, I am to inform you of the great talent of Angelina de Chagny. Although she will be performing in the newest opera, I wish for her to be the star in the special performance for the upcoming Christmas show. She is a beauty and talent for all of the world to see.

Assure me that your daughter will see to it and will not fail me in this request.

Erik

November 17th

To The Special Financier,

I have been informed that you wish to see Angelina de Chagny in the special Christmas performance. Unfortunately I cannot grant your request. Angelina is the star in our newest opera and must continue to rehearse for her performance. I assure you that someone, not of her caliber, but just as talented will be filling the spot.

Once again, I am sorry to decline but the request cannot be granted.

Arnaud Bellmonte

November 26th

My Dearest Angelina,

Your mother and I are happy to hear that everything is going well. Meg has written to us and tells us every time how much your dancing and singing is improving. Your mother could not be happier.

Jonathan has returned, much to your brother's delight. He is glad to see that his old friend is alright and on the road back to claiming what is his. Although none of us know the reason why he had left, it still warms our hearts to know that he is alright.

How is the "man" that we talked about the last time I was in Paris? Have you had any luck in telling him your true feelings? Do you have any idea how hard it is to keep this from your mother? She begs me every day to tell her what happened and I cannot because of the promise I made to you.

Write soon, my dear, and tell me everything. All is well here but lonely without you. We all miss you but know that you are fairing well in Paris.

With all of the love that I possess,

Your father

November 30th

Monsieur Bellmonte,

I have enclosed the necessary funding for you to run your Christmas performance. All that I ask of you is that you put Angelina de Chagny in her rightful spot. I would hate to have to find a way to destroy the opera house that you and your partner have built from scratch.

Write to me and tell me that my request has been granted. I will not accept no for an answer.

Monsieur

December 4th

Monsieur,

We accept your gracious contribution to the Christmas performance and will discuss with Angelina the decision which is hers to make. If she agrees, we will see to it that she is apart of the Christmas performance. I hope that this is a decision you will accept.

Arnaud Bellmonte

December 7th

Mother and Father,

I have been asked to star in the special Christmas performance and I have accepted. I know that you more then likely will not be able to attend but I thought I would send the invitation along. I miss you both. Alexander has written to me telling me he is not sure if he can attend.

If I do not hear from you before Christmas, I wish you the merriest of Christmas's and know that I am thinking of you always.

With all my love,

Angelina

December 7th

Father,

I wanted to write this separate. The question that you posed to me in the previous letter had to be answered in this fashion. I have not spoken to the man that I have feelings for about anything I discussed with you. I wish I could find the courage but I cannot. I do love him, Father, but I am afraid to tell him in fear of rejection. Maybe one day soon I will find the courage to tell him. Until then, I am silent.

Angelina

December 10th

Monsieur Bellmonte,

I have just been informed of Angelina's acceptance to do the Christmas performance. I am glad to hear that my request has not been denied. Assure Angelina that her rehearsals for the special performance will not counteract the ones of the newest opera. I will see to it that all is taken care of.

Monsieur

December 12th

Monsieur,

Thank you for your prompt answer. Angelina has been informed and is excited to perform. She assures me that she will be able to balance both the new opera and the special performance. I will reserve Box Five for you and see that no one disturbs you during the performance.

If there is anything else I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. I will see that all is done for you.

Arnaud Bellmonte

December 14th

Angelina,

Your rehearsals will be twice as long and your lessons harder. I will expect nothing less then perfection from you. I have been informed that you are to perform in both the new opera and the special Christmas performance. You are to be at your best to impress all of Paris.

Angelina, I know that I am putting you through a grueling pace, but I assure you that I would not if I had a choice. You are to be perfect as I know you are. Accept my apologies now if I am harsh with you. But know that I am doing it in your best interest.

Yours always,

Erik