Yay! I finally updated this story! I'm so sorry it took so long to update but I had to create this chapter all over again. I will have more chapters later when I have time but I hope this pleases my readers for now! And I'm sorry this chapter isn't that long but I promise the next one will be!
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Chapter 3: Updates
"What's with the big breakfast?" Cat asked her mother as she entered the kitchen that was piled with food. As she journied farther into the Kitchen, Cat found a complete stranger in fancy, rich clothing sitting at their small, two-seater dining table.
"Good morning, mon cheri." The strange man said standing up and kissing the back of Cat's hand.
"Cat! God lord child, what took you so long? This happens to be an old friend of mine from Paris, Mark Giry," Claire announced.
"Oh! Your're Meg Giry's cousin!" Cat stated aloud.
"Well, yes I am madame. Meg was quite pleased when I said I was to revisit an old firend of mine. She has been quite difficult, especially when dealing with the countess as of late." Mark said.
"Countess?" Cat asked confused.
"The Countess de Chagny, my dear. One of the richest women in Paris," Mark replied.
"Why would they be having confrontations? Madame Giry has always stood by the Countess and viseversa," Claire stated.
"Indeed, but that was before they rebuilt the Opera Populaire," Mark said.
"Oh dear blessful heavens! That can't be!" Cat's mother cried out in alarm.
"What's wrong?" Cat asked, taking a few steps back away from her mother.
"Mon Cheri, the Opera Populaire has been closed for well over a decade now and no one has dared to go near it," Mark said. "So when it was rebuilt, there was much commotion throughout Paris."
"Because of the so-called 'Opera Ghost'? I thought he was a rumor or fable to scare the young ballet preformers?" Cat asked in much curiousity.
"You know the stories?" Mark asked in suprise.
"It's been her bedtime stories since she was young. A true fan of that 'Opera Ghost' she is." Cat's mother stated. "Who could be crazy enough to do such a thing?"
"The Countess and that brat of a daughter she has," Mark replied.
"I beg your pardon?" Cand and her mother exclaimed.
"Indeed, surely you have not also heard the rumors of a certain hidden relationship between the Countess and the Phantom?" Mark asked.
"Aye but they were long ago, back before the Countess's child passed away after birth. Or so I've heard." Cat said.
"There are new rumors afoot. Something about a conspiracy that the Vicomte did with the babe," Mark said.
"That's ridiculous." Claire said rather shakily. Infact, even mentioning the new rumor sent Cat's mother into a panic attack.
"I believe they are true. Ever since that damn Delilah was born, there has been nothing but a fued. And the way that girl throws herself at her father to get everything she desires is disgusting," Mark stated. " I do hope there is a child of the Phantom. At least she would have the guts to rule the household."
"What of the Opera Populaire? As much as I love hearing you discuss the updates from Paris, I am very curious as to the people who own the rebuilt Opera House." Cat's mother said.
"It was the two original owners, Firmin and Andre." Mark said.
"Really?" Both ladies stated at once.
"Indeed, it seem that as this new rumor has come about, so has the reappearence of the Phantom. And that brings me to why I am here with you ladies today." Mark said and began to rumage through his coat pockets. He then pulled out a letter and handed it to Claire. "The Vicomte told me this was for you eyes only."
Taking the letter hesiantly, Cat's mother went into a seperate room and read the letter carefully. As she returned, she had a fake smile spread across her face.
"We'd best pack quickly. We leave for Paris this afternoon." She stated putting the other two in complete shock.