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Angelica wandered the halls of the opera house contemplating her next action. She thought of Gareth and about Ri'chard. She almost couldn't bare the thought of hurting either of them. The attractions she had to the both of them were near hopeless devotion. She couldn't wander around the opera house walls forever feeling sorry for herself, and she couldn't find the strength to ask for Madame Giry's advice. There was only one solution in her mind. To pay a visit to her father.

Angelica's body shivered as she made her way past whispering winds circling the caverns. She gently wrapped her shall around her arms, tied a dainty bow by her chest, and stepped lightly into the boat. Rowing towards her father's lair she stared at her reflection in the glassy lake below.

"What am I doing?" she whispered to herself, still rowing at a slow pace. "Oh, I hope...That he'll know what to do."

Within minutes, she arrived to the breech which lead into the lair. Angelica halted at the stone stoop and carefully lifted herself out of the boat. She saw her father sitting at his organ possibly writing a new piece of music to relax himself. He turned around at the sound of footsteps, and gave her a soft smile motioning her to come to him.

"Hello." she said, trying not to show her nerves.

"Hello, again." he answered warmly.

Angelica was still unsure how she could present her dilemma to him. But decided it was best to be honest.

"May I ask you a question, please...F-father?" she sputtered.

Erik looked puzzled at his daughter's expression.

"Well..Yes, of course. What is it?"

"I may be in love."

"Shouldn't you be happy about that, Angelica?"

"Yes, I should. But you see...There is more than one involved."

He just stared at Angelica, his smile fading.

"And if you could. I would like to kow what I should do."

She hoped for an answer but was surprised when he got up from his bench and walked in the other direction.

"Father? I don't understand. Wh-"

"This is what happens when you tamper with hearts." he said not looking at her. "I've seen you with my theater owner's son. And with the fair haired boy who works in the stable."

"Then you know. Then you can help me!" Angelica pleaded.

"No. You must make this choice on your own. "

"Choice?"

"You cannot have them both. Choose the man who loves you the most...Love is precious, and lasts forever in your heart."

The look in her father's eyes as he spoke was saddening. She saw the hurt, the betrayal, and the everlasting love he held. It was near unbearable to see. She knew he was right, but it was easier said than done.

"I'll do what I know is right, father. Trust me."

Before returning to the boat, she kissed her father good-bye and thanked him. Then, as carefully as she had entered, stepped into the boat and sailed away.

The next day, not feeling even slightly relieved, Angelica woke and went to the entrance of the opera house to wait for Gareth. He arrived promptly at eleven twenty-three and greeted Angelica with a kiss on the hand. She lead him onto the empty stage and said she wanted a word. He politely agreed and awaited conversation.

"Gareth, I-"

"Wait. Please, let me go first."

Angelica looked confused but nodded and told him to proceed.

"I have a question of my own to ask."

"What?" she said, twisting a piece of her hair.

Gareth moved closer to Angelica and took her hand. She didn't comprehend what he was doing, and nothing could have prepared her for what his next action would mean.

Gareth LeJolie, reached into his right vest pocket and concealed what was taken from it.

"Gareth, what are you doing?" Angelica asked still confused.

He opened his hand and placed a large sapphire diamond ring on Angelica's finger.

"Oh-"
"Please...Marry me, Angelica."

Dun, dun dun! What will she say...Hmm? Well I hope you like this chapter, enjoy. FYI: Reviews make me write faster.