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Ch. 10

Raoul had been nervously pacing around the room for the last hour. Christine would be here shortly; in a few minuets Christine would be standing before him in this room. She was coming home; she must have realized that he was the one she loved.

'Or maybe it's because you threatened her life' His inner voice mocked.

"No." He told himself. "She is here because she wants to be."

It was his brother's voice that interrupted his little pep talk.

"Honestly Raoul, do you believe that." Phillip asked.

Raoul turned to face his brother. Phillip felt fear grip his body. His brother's eyes held nothing, no feelings, no remorse and certainly no love. It scared Phillip down to the very core.

"Why else would she be coming back here Phillip?" Raoul asked

Phillip chuckled lightly. "Go on Raoul, tell me. I believe that I am dying to know."

"Because she wants to be with me." He answered a bit insecurely.

"Please Raoul. She is here for a reason and I know you have something to do with it. So I will only ask you this one thing. Please Raoul, don't hurt her or offend her in anyway. It's best that you remember who her husband is." Phillip warned his younger brother.

Raoul turned back towards the window, hoping to hide the mad gleam in his eyes. He remembered exactly who her husband was. He would never forget that.

OOOO

Christine's POV

"Meg, I don't think I can do this." I said feeling my stomach clench and unclench.

We had arrived in Paris less than an hour ago, and upon arriving, we were called on by Raoul and Phillip.

"Just watch what you say and hopefully you won't piss him off. Besides Phillip is here. You should always be safe here." Meg comforted me.

"But Phillip hates me." I reminded her.

"Christine, he doesn't hate you, he just hated the fact that you were going to marry Raoul." Meg reasoned. "Hypocritical? Yes. But that is all in the past. You married Erik and now look; you are going to have a baby."

I smiled at the thought of my baby. "I guess you are right."

Suddenly the carriage stopped. As we stepped out I looked up to see the monstrous yet beautiful Château de Changy. It was so magnificently beautiful yet it held an air of gloom over it. The idea of it didn't surprise me; I knew that Raoul had been parentless for most of his life and the fact that his brother had raised him added to the fact that he was born of a noble family only added to his crazy outlook on life. Even in all its beauty, I could still see the darkness that surrounded it.

"Meg, I am telling you. This is all going to end badly." I told her. "I know it."

OOOO

Meg and I walked into the parlor stiffly. I grabbed my stomach when I felt my baby move. Apparently my baby could sense my frustration and anxiety. Though I wouldn't know till I had the baby, I had a very strong feeling that the baby was a boy. He had been moving most of the morning. When Meg saw me grab my stomach, she immediately checked to see if I was well.

"Christine, are you okay." She asked. "Is something wrong with the baby?"

I smiled at the concern. "No, he is just moving an awful lot this morning."

"He? How do you know it's a boy?" Meg asked interestedly.

"I don't, it's just a feeling I have."

When I looked back up at Meg I noticed her eyes had gone wide. I knew I didn't want to turn around. Hesitantly, I did turn around. There, Raoul stood, impeccably handsome as ever. Although he did look handsome, my first impulse was to lunge at him. But my growing belly prevented from doing so. In fact, it was the only thing that prevented me from pouncing on him.

When I looked into his eyes, I knew that I would never love him again. It truly did pain me when I saw the happiness his eyes displayed as he looked at me. As he looked at me, his eyes ventured down to my stomach, his eyes then filled with rage and pain.

"Meg," A voice cried out.

We both turned to see Phillip walk into the room. Meg smiled and ran into his arms. I could see in his eyes how much he cared for her. It made me want to cry.

"Oh Meg, I have missed you so much." Phillip said into her neck.

"I have missed you too." She said as she leaning up to give him a proper kiss.

Although I was incredibly nervous and scared at my being here with Raoul, I was so happy for my friend's good fortune. She had finally found some one to love and care for her like Erik loved and cared for me. I smiled at the picture they had created.

"Christine."

I broke free of my thoughts and turned to Raoul. 'I did love you.' My conscience screamed, 'But look at what you're doing now.'

"Hello Raoul. Nice to see you again." I lied.

"It's wonderful to see you again." He said to me. "I am thrilled to have you here."

"I'm sure you are." I replied back unemotionally.

"Meg, how about you and I go into my study to catch up and leave these two alone." Phillip suggested to Meg.

Meg nodded. "Christine if you need me, just call for me."

"I will." I replied back, letting her know that it was okay.

When I looked back at Raoul, I truly wanted to hit him. I hated him with such a passion I had not even known existed. It saddened me that now, more than anything, I wished Erik had killed him.

"Christine, I am sorry to hear about your current condition." Raoul said as he stared at my stomach.

I was sure his words had caused my cheeks to glow red with fury.

"How dare you assume I don't want my baby." I spat at him. "The fact that you make such an assumption shows what little heart you have."

He smiled. "It is just difficult the actually believe that you love that monster."

"I am sure it is. Does it sadden you that I am actually happy with him? Does it hurt you? Go on tell me, I am dying to know." I hissed.

Christine, you should watch you tongue. It's improper to speak in such a way to me." Raoul said, his voice growing louder.

"It's also improper to steal another man's wife." I countered. "It's also very sad, do you not think so?"

"Christine, shut up." Raoul finally yelled.

His outburst helped me. I know knew how short his fuse now was.

"No, Raoul, I will not shut up. You brought me here because you cannot let me go. So since you are going to make me miserable, I plan on making you life a living hell or more so than what it already is." I screamed.

I saw him walk over and raise his hand, ready to hit me. The fury in his eyes rivaled Erik's'.

"Come on you coward. Are you not enough of a man that you would hit a pregnant woman? I dare you to do it." I teased.

Slowly he dropped his hand. "Leave me Christine. I don't want to see you right now."

"I will go, but I have one more thing to say to you." I said.

"What?" He said through clenched teeth.

"This if for you safety." I warned him. "If you lay one hand in any wrong way on me, you will be dead before you can blink you pretty blue eyes. Trust me; he will be after you faster than he was before."

I smiled as I was met with silence. I turned and headed for the door.

"Good day M. le Vicomte."

At this point I no longer cared how he felt. I also pretended not to hear the shattering of glass.