No it wasn't the end...I just thought I'd make you all think a bit. I'm sorry, my lovelies. :)

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Days passed and gradually turned into weeks, after Gareth's leave, and the aura of anxiousness and pain had finally left Angelica. Ri'chard, who also was happy Gareth had gone, had grown closer than ever to his beloved Angelica. And the Phantom, a proud father, though barely hearing two words out of Ri'chard, was truly growing quite fond of him, and the way he treated his daughter.

January was at the brink of it's end, Angelica's seventeenth birthday grew nearer, and her father was to grant a very important request. Angelica summoned Ri'chard from the stable at a late hour of the night.

"What is it?" he asked, planting a small kiss on her forehead.

Angelica smiled at Ri'chard and said he would have to be patient with her. He nodded curtly and followed her.

"Ri'chard, we're going to pay father a visit."

He gulped loudly at his love's suggestion, but gave her a reassuring smile, but insisted she lead the way.

They climbed down the damp flights of stairs hand in hand, glancing back at one another every few moments. Ri'chard gently hoisted Angelica into the boat, and began to row toward the Phantom's underground quarters.

"Ri'chard..I've been thinking." Angelica said, watching the tiny waves in lake.

"What about, dear?"

"About us. Our future."

Ri'chard smiled to himself at the thought of Angelica at his side forever.

"And?"

"I think we should get married. I love you, Ri'chard."
"And I you." he said touching her shoulder.

Angelica looked up at Ri'chard lovingly, and stroked his hand that rested on her shoulder.

"I have one more suggestion."

"I'd be pleased to hear it."

"I wish that father could wed us."

Ri'chard looked surprised and slightly shocked by her words, but couldn't bring himself to think that the idea was preposterous.

"That sounds wonderful..Really. But have you asked him yet?"
"No." Angelica said replacing her hands in her lap, "That's why we're going to see him now."

"Oh, all right."

They arrived at the familiar lair filled with lit candelabras and gothic elegance. Angelica lead the way up the stone steps, and over to her father who was sitting at his organ, jotting something down on a piece of paper.

"Hello, Father." Angelica said softly so was not to startle him.

"Hello, Angelica, what brings you to me so late?" he said turning to face her. "And I see you have brought Ri'chard. Welcome, young man."

"I-I-..H-h." Ri'chard stuttered madly.
"He means 'hello'." she said cutting him off, "I have something, quite important to ask you."

Erik sat up straighter and awaited her query.

"Ri'chard and I...Wish to be wed."

Ri'chard hid himself slightly behind Angelica and hunched over. But soon built up the little strength he had and emerged to the front of, hopefully, his future bride.

"Nothing but the utmost respect, s-sir...I wish to marry your daughter. And...I prom-mise, that I would never harm her, nor do anything at all to break her heart."

Ri'chard had never meant any series of words more.

Erik raised an eyebrow at the nervous looking stable boy for a moment, then let out a very quiet, but noticeable chuckle.

"I'm sorry, sir? But.."
"Oh, nothing, young man." he said now standing in front of his organ, "Your request is granted."

Angelica rushed over and hugged her father tightly. Erik kissed her on the forehead and reached out to shake Ri'chard's hand.

"So we have your blessing, sir?"

"Yes."

Angelica released her father and returned to Ri'chard's side.

"There's more to the question."

Erik sighed, "Yes?"

Angelica hesitated, and glanced at Ri'chard who gave her another calming smile.

"We want you, to marry us. Perform the ceremony."

Erik looked at his daughter's pleading expression, and like most father's buckled at the sight of her dimpled smirk.

"If you wish it, my angel."

Another chapter, that I hope you all like. I tried to make it as less cheesy as possible but, hey...It's a wedding announcement, everyone's bound to cheese out a little! Aaanyways, I hope you all enjoy this chapter, I really need to stop dissing my own work. My B.F. told me I was getting annoying.

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