A/N I was so excited to see how many of you like this story. It makes me feel so happy because this was my first Erik/Christine fic, so it means a lot to hear what ya'll have to say. So please read and review.

Ch. 6

The day after I found out that Erik and I would be having a baby I wasted no time in writing to Madam Giry and Meg, telling them about our wonderful news. I knew that I was about three and a half months to four months pregnant and with that knowledge, I went to work making my self prepared for this baby. Erik thought me crazy most of the time, but I think he enjoyed watching me freak out.

It was about a week after I sent word to Madam Giry about the baby when I heard from her.

My dearest Christine,

I cannot tell you how happy I am for both Erik and you. As for you wanting Meg and I at the birth of the child, well I could not imagine my self elsewhere. I am so sorry that this letter is so short, but we will talk more once we arrive in a few weeks. I am looking forward to seeing you again.

With all my love,

Madam Giry

"What did you say?" Erik said as I finished up the last few lines.

"That meg and she would love to attend the birth." I replied as I walked over and climbed into Erik's chair. "Hold me."

I could tell that my actions had surprised him a bit.

"Tell me what is troubling you." Erik commanded softly. "And do not lie."

I knew I had no choice but to confess. "If I tell you the truth it will upset you."

"Tell me Christine, I want to know."

Sadly I began. "I just feel like such a horrid person. Raoul had tried so hard to help me but in the end I betrayed him because I knew that I could not betray you. Either way I was betraying someone. I just feel horrible about it because he got nothing in the end. Only traumatizing memories."

The silence that followed my confession was filled with the sound of Erik's breathing. I prayed that he would not be mad at my confession.

"Are you upset?"

I felt reassured when Erik intertwined his fingers with mine. "No Christine, I am not mad. I am sad for you because you were only following your heart but in the end you still hurt someone. I know the guilt of it all, trust me. I above anyone else would know."

His words had suddenly confused me. "What do you mean? What do you feel guilty about?"

"Everything I did to you." He stated simply. "Christine I may have won the battle, but the things I did in battle will live with me till the day I die. You have filled my empty heart with such joy, but nothing will ever make me forget the things I did. Nothing."

My heart broke when I realized that he was crying. "I forgive you. I hope that that is enough to give you some peace."

His chuckles followed my words. "My Angel, you have given me more peace in the last three months than I have ever experienced in the forty years I have been breathing."

"Well that is something good to know."

"Do not feel guilty Christine about Raoul, you were only following your heart. There is nothing to feel bad about." Erik reminded me

I could not help but giggle. "You say that because you won in the end. You're the man I married."

"Yes but you know how I hate to lose." He replied arrogantly.

"You know the thing that I do not understand about you?" I asked him.

"No, tell me. What do you not understand?"

I turned to look into his eyes. "For someone who hid in the shadows for years on end, you are quite arrogant."

"Well what can I say?"

The next few weeks passed by without any news. I had spent so much of my life surrounded by people; it seemed that I had grown accustomed to being surrounded by the noise. Now I found that I rather enjoyed spending my time alone with Erik. Looking back on it, I would have never thought that the so called "Angel of Death" would have made me as happy as Erik had.

I was now about four and a half months pregnant and it all seemed to be going along smoothly. I was beyond excited about our baby. It baffled me how I could possibly love someone so much that I had never met. Then I thought about Erik. I had fallen in love with my Angel of Music and that had been before I discovered Erik was human.

As the weeks passed by, I grew more excited about Madam Giry and Meg's visit. They would be arriving within the day and I couldn't have been more thrilled. It had been a few months since I had seen them.

It appeared to both Erik and myself, that I had become a bit crazy over these passing weeks. Everything suddenly bothered me, big or small. If the house was dirty or the dishes had not been done, I was a complete utter mess. Erik blamed my pregnancy for my sudden change in attitude; I figured that he was right.

"Christine, darling, I assure you that everything is tidy. Please don't frustrate yourself, they will be here shortly and you want to look presentable do you not. How about laying down?" Erik suggested.

"No I am too wired to sleep." I told him irritated.

"Well them why don't you join me in making some sweet music in the music room." Erik told me slyly.

"ERIK. We can't do that. They will be here soon." I squealed embarrassedly

Erik chuckled. "No, my dear. Although that would indeed be nice, that was not what I meant. I was talking about actually making music Christine."

I could not help but blush a beat read. "Oh. I suppose that would be fun. Maybe it would help rid me of my anxiety."

"Well now that I think about it, your first suggestion would do well in relieving your tension." He quipped.

"ERIK!"

"It was only a suggestion."

OOOO

It was about fifteen minuets later when they arrived. I was extremely pleased that Erik and I did not choose to go along with choice B.

When I saw Meg I could tell that something was noticeably different about her, I just could not put my finger on it. She appeared like the same old Meg that I knew, but there was now a sparkle in her eyes.

As I turned my attention to Madam I saw the same old, stern Madam Giry that I had always known and loved. Her hair was in that same long braid and she carried her same black walking stick.

I was beyond excited, my family was once again all together.

"Oh Christine, I'm so excited to see you. It has been so long. Look at your belly." Meg squealed as she rubbed my belly.

"Oh Meg, let you and me go for a walk. I can show you the land out here, oh it is so beautiful." I told her.

"Yes, was a great idea my dears, just be careful." Madam Giry told us. "I can stay here and have a talk with Erik."

I looked over at Erik's face and saw that he was already beginning to sulk. That was my husband. I could not help but smile to myself. As Meg and I walked away, I couldn't help but wonder what they would talk about. But if I knew Erik, they would more than likely be talking very little.

It would all be okay.