"Thank you Erik." Christine smiled at erik. He smiled back. Christine went back to her room. She settled into her chair by the fireplace and began reading. The first page captivated her so much she didn't hear the Persian call to her. But Erik came in before he could call her again.
"I would advise you not to call to my child again. Yes daroga, Christine has agreed to stay with me, as my daughter, for your sake and that other fellows aver there." Erik said. The Persian fell silent. "I suggest you get some rest. You have had quite an ordeal." Erik continued, but the Persian was already asleep. erik looked over at Christine. She still had her nose in the book.
Erik went over and put his hand on her shoulder. Christine jumped slightly. "Christine, I will return shortly. I must take these two men back." Erik said. Christine nodded, and watched Erik lift the Persian off the bed. When he was out of the room, Christine went back to her book, oblivious to the world. She hardly noticed Erik taking Raoul out of the room.
Erik knew Christine was still a flight risk, so he chained Raoul where no one would hear him. He would only keep him there for a couple of hours, just untill he was sure Christine would stay with him. He was tired when he went back to Christine. She was waiting for him on the shore. Erik stood up in the boat, he went over to Christine, and hugged her. Christine hugged him back. Erik kissed the top of her head. Christine let out a soft yawn.
"You are still tired, so am I. Come, you must sleep." Erik said leading Christine to her room. He tucked her in to bed, just like a real father would do, then he went to his room. Erik was so happy that Christine was staying with him of her own free will. He could jump for joy, but that would have to wait until later. Erik soon fell asleep.
The next morning Christine woke up an stretched. She wandered out of the room and saw that Erik was making breakfast. Erik heard Christine walk in. He looked up at her and smiled at her happily. Christine smiled back, though not as happily. She would have to stay with Erik forever now. Though his face wasn't a problem now, Christine was used to that, she was still afraid of him.
Erik went back to what he was doing. He was truly the happiest man in the world. He had a daughter to love now. It seemed that she was somewhat happy. Erik knew she would be happy. When he finished cooking, Erik set the plates on the table. Christne sat and they began to eat.
"Christine. I'm going to give you a choice. Do you want to stay down here, or would you rather live on the surface?" Erik asked.
"I don't know. Can I think about it for a while?" Christine replied.
"Of course. I won't rush you child." Erik said. Christine nodded. When they finished eating Christine rose and began to wander the house. Erik sat, content to watch her. He was happy to have Christine staying with him. She was his forever. Soon, she would come to love him as he loved her.
Christine finally settled on the shore with the book Erik bought her. It was truely a good book. Erik came behind Christine. He knelt down beside her. He knew she wasn't concentraiting on the words.
"What is bothering you Christine?" Erik asked.
"My thoughts are somewhere else." Christine replied distantly.
"With that boy right?" Erik asked harshly. "Christine, you must forget him child. You are with me now." Erik cupped his hand under Christine's chin as he said these last words. Christine looked into Erik's eyes with fear. Erik could hurt her if he wanted to, Christine knew that.
"No, my thoughts lay with my father in Perros." Christine said. She could feel the tears rising in her eyes. It was true she was thinking about her father. Christine began to cry. Erik wrapped his arms around her comfortingly.
He stroked her hair, and let her cry. She cried long and hard. Erik comforted her, and whispered comforting words to her. She finally looked up at him. He gave her a small smile. She smiled back at him.
"Have you decided where to live yet?" Erik whispered.
"Yes. I want to stay here. I want to be close to the Opera house." Christine replied.
"Very well. I must go out for supplies. Is there anything you want me to bring you?"
"Yes. Would you kindly bring me another book?"
"Of course Christine." Erik smiled. He got in his boat and rowed away from the shore. Before he went out, he freed Raoul. Then he went out to get the supplies and Christine's book.