Author's Notes: Well i was hoping for a few more reviews to give me ideas and encouragement before i continued the story, truth be told i am happy to get any.

I am looking for someone to help me Beta read still, being not too good at it myself. so if anyone is interested let me know.

Thank you to Sarah for reviewing, you encouraged me to keep going.

so hope you enjoy the chapter.

Disclaimer: I dont own Phantom of the opera, but i am watching it right now... but yes i dont own the real thing and the tax office is taking more money off me so i dont have much so dont sue me...

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On her first night in her new apartment, Aurora dyed her hair. It was now a beautiful dark brown that made her bright blue eyes sparkle even more. Personally she thought she looked better this way. She also cut it so it now just reached her waist.

She stood back and looked at herself in the mirror. She was looked so different, and she loved it. She was excited about this new life, no more pretending to not have problems or going to benefit dinners. She was going to have her own life.

What she really hoped to accomplish by running away was to prove to her parents that she was her own person and could make something of herself, without them dictating it to her.

Aurora looked around her own apartment, yes it was a one bedroom but she loved it dearly. It had a little kitchen with everything she needed already stocked in there, a little table against the wall to eat at, which had a good view of the television. A couch dominated the center of the room and had a desk positioned behind it, complete with a computer (with the internet). Her bed, chest of draws and wardrobe were hidden behind a screen, which separated the room. It was a little cramped but it already felt like home.

Settling down in the computer chair and putting on a CD, She started to write her parents a letter.

Dear Mum and Dad.

First I would like to tell you nothing has happened to me.

I know you have every right to be upset with me for doing this but I felt it was time that I got out on my own and started working towards becoming a performer. I would not have gone behind your backs if you had listened to what I wanted to do with my life, not what you wanted me to do.

I have an apartment and a job and I am even going to university. I am going to pursue my dream and I will succeed.

don't worry about me. I will keep in touch. I love you both.

You're Daughter

Aurora

She sent the letter off in the morning and went to work at the Café Corner. Waiting tables and talking to customers she enjoyed her first day although it was hard work the registers were broken and they were short one kitchen staff member. The final topping on the cake had be one of the other waiters colliding with Aurora sending her to the ground and ending up being covered with food.

"I'm so sorry" Tessa said quietly she had only been working here for three weeks and she was slightly on the clumsy side,

"No its fine" Aurora stood up straightening her black skirt and top which were both covered in sauce and bits of salad.

The then Mr. Corner arrived the owner and manager of the café, he was generally a great, cheerful guy, but today he was stressed.

"Please get everything cleaned up now and get the re orders back to the kitchen and tell the customers what happened, MOVE!" The rest of the shift went rather well and Mr. Corner apologized later for loosing his temper.

After her shift was over and she had a quick shower to get the sauce out of her hair, she went to dance practice. Having only three hours to get the routine down was a little tough because night was the first performance but Aurora was sure she got most of it and was told by one of the other dancers that if she forgot just to fake it;

"No one would know the difference" A sweet girl named Cara told her.

The club was called The Hot Spot. The set went perfectly but Aurora didn't like the costume that much. It was knee length black boots, with fish net stockings, black tight short, shorts and a red boob tube with the Vodka Cruiser logo on it. Her newly brown hair was out in a curly style, the whole outfit looked good on her she had to admit, but all of male attention was a bit un comfortable. Still Aurora silently admitted that she had just made $250 for doing a few hours of work so she shook it off went home and straight to bed feeling completely tired but satisfied. She had her first day of University to look forward to tomorrow.

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The first day of university went really well. The classes were fantastic and all her professors were really nice. The first lessons consisted of course outlines, expectations and introductions of course Aurora felt she didn't make many friends, although she had brief pleasant chats with a few people, they still all seemed to stick to their tight knit groups. But she didn't mind, Aurora knew she wasn't a university to make friends she was here to make her dreams come true. She was walking past a notice board when she saw a large sign on it.

Can you Act, sing and, Dance?

Are you interested in performing on stage?

Then audition with the Theater Corp:

Call 453 343 454

Aurora noted down the number and thought about it, a theater group it seemed too good to be true and it would be a good place to start. Just as she turned to leave she bumped in to someone and they both dropped their books:

"I'm so sorry" Aurora apologized bending down to pick up her books and the other persons She stood back up and held out the books to the tall blonde girl who was scowling;

"So you should be, watch where you're going" She snatched her books back and walked away. I think I made a friend Aurora thought sarcastically. She then turned and walked in to the campus bar and ordered a glass of lemonade.

Aurora started looking over her course outlines, and she could hear the TV News in the back ground as she sipped her drink. Suddenly What the News reader was saying caught her attention.

"Today Aurora Davis the daughter of Prime Minister Alexander Davis was reported missing. She went stay the night at a friends place but didn't reach the destination" Aurora's jaw dropped, her parents would receive the letter till late today or tomorrow. They were probably worried out of their minds, she felt so low right now.

"Her parents have issued a desperate plea for her save return, if you have any information about her where-a- bout's please contact us.

A school picture of her was then shown on the screen. She was suddenly glad she decided to dye her hair.

But for now she thought she had better ring her parents. She finished her drink in one gulp and left the bar in search of a pay phone. Once she located one she put a dollar in the slot and dialed home, suddenly nervous.

"Hello" It was her mother who answered

"Mum, it's me"

"Aurora where are you? Are you alright"

"Mum, I'm fine, I left, I wasn't kidnapped or anything"

"Why" She could tell her mother was almost in tears

"Because I have want to be a performer for years not a politician or doctor and I told you I would do it with or without your blessing, and I have"

"Aurora please don't do this, come home and let us talk about it"

"There is nothing to discuss, I have to go now"

"Aurora, no Aurora?" Aurora hung up the phone almost in tears. She walked a few steps away and sat down on a bench. She started crying and buried her face in her hands thinking she was a terrible daughter for doing this to her parents among other things. She didn't know how long she sat there, but a commotion roused her from her thoughts.

A group of three men in suits Aurora remembered as security guards who work for her father had stopped at the phone, she had used just minutes ago to call her mother. They seemed to be looking around, for someone. Then it struck her, they were looking around for any sign of her. Her parents sent them to look for her, to get her back.

Aurora calmly got up so as not to draw attention to her self, turned and walked the other way. The security Guards didn't take any notice of her, once she was out of their view she broke in to a run and ran all the way to her car and drove back to her apartment.

She was still slightly shocked; her parents had tapped the phone line and had tracked her to the campus. She was suddenly glad very glad that she had registered her apartment and university under the alias name. Once they got the letter, they would understand and stop looking for her, she was sure of it.

Aurora sat and thought about this for a while, before remembering the Theater Corp phone number she wrote down. No time like the present. She picked up the phone and dialed the number.

"Theater Corp, Brittany speaking"

"Hello my name is Anna Davidson and I am calling in regard to the Add I saw on the bulletin board at uni"

"Well we are having open auditions tomorrow to fill two spaces you must be able to sing, dance and act as you will be tested on all. We have an open space tomorrow at 8am if you are interested?"

"Yes that would be perfect, do I need anything?"

"Just wear clothes you can dance in, prepare a song to sing and we will get you to act out a scene. Bring your performance resume too.

"Could I have the address, please?"

"Auditions are at the Bensolight Theatre"

"Ok, thank you so much Brittany"

"Bye now"

"Bye"

The Bensolight Theatre, this must be a very posh theatre group…

This was fantastic her first big chance to get out there and she has only moved out two days ago. Aurora cooked her self some an early dinner and prepared herself for the audition in the morning, including changing her name on her performance resume, before doing her hair and make up and heading back out to The Spot for her dance set.

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Later that night once the dance set was finished the girls had to mingle and talk to the customers and pose for official photos. Aurora or "Jesse" as she called herself, it was part of the fun and protection for the girls having different names, Aurora stayed with "Star" a medium sized red head that enjoyed a good drink and the guy attention. A group of Guys approached the two girls.

One offered a drink to Aurora,

"No thanks, I have to drive home" She said as sweetly as she could

"I could give you a lift" One of the guys said slinging an arm around her shoulder.

"No thank you" Aurora shrugged him off as politely as she could, he had clearly been drinking.

The conversation continued for a little while longer before Aurora was called to pose for photos then once she was finished, she changed and left the club to go home.

Think of the money, think of the money, think of the money… Aurora kept repeating to herself she walked down the main road, it was where all the hot clubs were, during the day this street was practically deserted but when it got dark the lights and music were turned on it became one of the busiest streets.

"Hey baby, wanna go and get a drink" An arm was suddenly around her waist. It was that drunken guy from the club.

"No, I'm going home" Aurora pushed him off and kept walking at a faster pace

"What's your rush?" The guy grabbed her arm to slow her down

"I have an early start tomorrow" Aurora shook him off again and broke in to a bit of a run. Her car was parked in the shopping duplex up the road, one of the only places to get parking when the night life began.

She made it in to the car park stair well before the drunk guy caught up with her again. He pushed her to the wall causing Aurora to hit her head and he pinned her there.

"I'm not done talking with you, come and let's have a drink"

"No!" Aurora half screamed "Get off me" She tried to shove him off. He ignored her and started nuzzling at her neck. Aurora was starting to panic, so she kneed him and took off up the stairs. She got to her car and in the rush dropped her keys, as soon as she straightened up she was thrown to the ground and the drunken guy sat straddling her waist, his hands were roaming everywhere.

Aurora kept struggling and finally pushed him off her enough to let out a scream for help. Aurora had just managed to get a hand free, when he was pulled off her. Aurora sat up quickly enough to see a guy a few years older than herself push the guy away.

"What the hell you doing" The tall black haired guy asked

"Is none of your business" the drunken guy slurred. Trying to make his way back to Aurora who stood up quickly

"I don't think she wants you company mate, why don't you go sleep it off" The sober male gave him a shove in the opposite direction to Aurora.

"We aren't finished Jesse" The Drunken man slurred before he reluctantly stumbled away casting one last look at Aurora then at the Black haired man.

"Jesse is it" without waiting for an answer he continued "are you ok?"

"I'm fine" Her hands were shaking so much she dropped her bag when she tried to reach for her keys. She bent down to get it the same time that the guy bent down to help her.

"Your hand is bleeding" He reached over to try and help her but stopped when Aurora pulled back

"Look I'm fine, Thank you for your help who ever you are, but I have to go" Aurora grabbed her keys and unlocked her car but before she could shut the door

"My name is Michael and maybe you should start carrying pepper spray"

"Yeah well I'm going to have to get used to it; working in the club isn't the best thing till I get a better opportunity" Aurora then laughed slightly "I think you may be right about the Pepper spray though"

"You're a very talented dancer by the way, I was in the club on my way out I saw the drunken guy follow you-

"Thank you again, but I really have to go it is almost two o'clock and I have an early appointment tomorrow"

"So do I, Ill leave you to it?"

"Bye" Aurora shut the door, started her car and drove home for the night.

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I hope anyone who reads this enjoys it, i was scared to post the story.. so if you read it please review it even if you didnt like it, i love to know what everyone thinks.

E J Riddle