Chapter 7

Christine

As I was leaning in closer to Erik's face, sudden disgust came over me. How could I kiss the man the almost murdered my lover and my best friend? I threw myself away from him, and confusion seemed to wash over him.

"I'm sorry but I cannot do this," I said softly.

Understanding showed upon his face and then before I could say more, he quickly turned away and walked to his organ to play. I ran to my room, as I again felt helpless, trying not to cry. What was I to do while I lived here for an eternity? Erik had become tolerable, even attractive, but I still was here.

I then started reflecting on the scene that had happened two weeks ago. Raoul had been stupid coming back, and the way he looked at Meg… It had torn me apart. The pure spitefulness of the way he treated me when he had come to "rescue" me had been enough to break my heart.

Erik

We had been so close to finally getting that kiss, the kiss that would hopefully change all. But she had backed away, most likely because of my face. How could've God hated me so much that he had given me a face that everyone hated and feared! I loved Christine with my heart and soul, and I am now afraid that she will never love me. I will keep trying, wanting her the whole time. What could change her mind? I have no idea, but I need help. Of course I was alone.

The Opera reconstruction had progressed surprisingly fast, and they all are waiting for their beloved Christine to return to them to sing. What if I allowed her to go back to the opera? Maybe she could enjoy my company then? I am dead to them, but Christine just went on a "vacation" to rest her "frazzled nerves" from the trauma of dealing with me. The opera shall start again in two weeks, and by then I can make Christine's voice turn to perfection. I would discuss this idea with her tomorrow.

Raoul

My plan will have to be executed very carefully. I have arranged a sum of 30 men to help me. Meg and Madame Giry will have to help us find the entrance, but other than that, there will be no way that it can fail. I have received notice that the opera will begin rehearsal in two weeks, surely Christine will show up for that, and we can discuss the plan with her then.

In the meantime, I spend my time with Meg, nursing her to health, but finding that she is funny and smart as well. She is beautiful in a subtle way, with her blond hair, and rosy cheeks. She is more practical, as I am, unlike Christine. Meg is already walking around; the only problem is that she gets a little bit nauseous sometimes. I just can't stop thinking about her, she has infected my brain. I am with Christine! I do not love Meg, and I will not. But still, I have to admit that I do like her…

Meg

I am hopelessly and totally in love. I can't be! Christine is my best friend! I am betraying her by falling in love with her lover, her fiancé. I have always known he was handsome, but he is brave too.

Why should Christine get to have two men that love her? Can't one be enough? I wish Raoul would get the idea of rescuing her out of his head, I am so afraid he will get hurt. Every time I get thoughts of him or bad thoughts about Christine having Raoul love her makes me feel so guilty, I am betraying them both. Having Raoul so close to me is driving me crazy, I need to act but my conscience tells me I can't. Raoul would never love me anyways, Christine is everything I am not, of course he would love her.

We went out to dinner tonight, absolute heaven for me, just politeness for him. He is sitting right next to me in the coach, and in a sudden rash thought, I turn to him and quickly kiss him. I can feel the deep red rising in my cheeks from embarrassment, but surprisingly enough he pulls me closer to him and kisses me. Passion, love is filling me, the world is a whirlwind of colors. The coach stops, and he quickly pulls away. He touches me as least as possible while helping me out of the coach, and I am filled with confusion. He kisses me, then ignores me? I have no idea what to do. I believe that things would be much simpler if Christine were here. I would've never fallen in love with her fiancé…

A/N- That was an… interesting chapter, but now I need reviews! I also have a couple of questions. Should I name my chapters? Should I answer reviews on my fan fic, as other others do? R&R!