Mother and I's house is very small. We aren't rich, and because of that, the house is actually a one room apartment. I sat down on the small beat-up couch. I don't wanna deal with this. I'm sick of mother protecting me. The Opera Ghost seems like a wonderful man. Even if his face is distorted, I don't see why Mother doesn't want me to at least be on his side.
Mother sat down next to me and at first gave a heartening look on her face, "Meg... you realize that I have raised you to be the perfect daughter." "Yes mother... I know that, and I'm very grateful for all that you have done." "Good. Then you'll stop seeing him." she retailliated back. I looked down to the ground, "Yes mother. I'll stop seeing him."
I have to follow what Mother wants. There's no way that I can just go against her after the precious life that she gave me.
"Say Mother... what happens now? The whole Opera House is destroyed. Are we out of work now? Will he be alright?" I gasped. That last bit wasn't suppose to come out of my mouth. Even though I just promised Mother that I would never see him again, my whole being said otherwise. Mother glared at me and slap me across the face, "Erase him from your mind! You'll never see him if I have a say in it!" "I'm sorry Mother. I will erase him from my mind. It's just hard." "I don't care what is hard! It's for the best! Getting tangled with a guy like him will cause problems for you later! As for the Opera House, the Vicomte said that he'll be rebuilding. Both monsieurs Andre and Firmin have retired now. The Opera Ghost caused quite a scare and they aren't up to the challenge of facing such a man."
"For now, we do have a job. The Vicomte himself has employed me as the head of the dancers. He would like for me to work outside of the Opera House to teach the newest steps for the newest production. Tomorrow we are starting."
Many years pasted, and finally the Opera House was opened. At this time, we had the most complex original opera to perform. I'm not sure where Mother got the script, but it's an amazing story. Stepping into the new Opera House I took a deep breath. I started to wander the corridors to get a good look around the area. All of the old passageways that I used to know are gone. I have no connection to him now. Of course, the Vicomte himself would probably make certain that the Phantom wouldn't come around, so he got rid of all obstacles. I don't want that. I want to see him. Even if Mother forbids it.
"It's time for Act I! Christine Daae! To the stage now!" yelled a voice. "Meg! Where on earth is that girl?!" yelled Mother. I don't want to perform... I don't, but Mother. "I'm here Mother!" "Get in the front of the line! You're the lead of the dancers! If you don't want that title taken from you, then get your act together!" Mother snapped at me.
Appearing on the stage for the first time in years. I immediately looked up to where box five is located. 'I wonder... is he watching us?'
Since my part in the play was huge. I didn't realize that Mother was missing throughout the entire play. I ended up finding that out later on. "Christine. You were wonderful." I said to Christine. "Thank you Meg. I feel more relaxed now, knowing that Raoul blocked off all the ways for the Phantom to get anywhere inside. I think that instead of fear on the stage, I can actually concentrate." "That does make sense." I claimed starting to walk off the stage. I wanted to go to the Opera Ghost's box. So, when no one was looking I tip-toed my way over in that direction. When I was about to enter, I heard talking from within.
"My daughter is never to be in-tact with you! If you get near her in any way, you will not have an alliance anymore. You know how precious she is, and a long time ago, we both promised that Christine would be yours. Meg is mine. Forever she will stay with me, until she meets the right guy and I give her the right to get married. Remember this."
Shocked. I was completely in shock when I heard that. Sure she doesn't want me seeing the Opera Ghost, because of his reputation, but the rumors about Mother was true. She always was on his side. But what shocks me the most is that Mother was the one to get him interested in Christine. I am a bit confused.
The familiar male voice then spoke, "Understood. However, if she's the one who follows me, then I won't let go."
My eyes widened at that remark and my heart beat started to hasten. What did he mean by that? I want to know. Perhaps, I should be the one to follow him, so that I can find out for my own.
Footsteps started to get closer, and I rushed to the closest room that I could find. I waiting approximately 10 minutes until I crept out. And when I did get out of there, I went straight to the Ghost's box. When I appeared inside, I didn't see anything. No one was there. I felt a bit disappointed. Suddenly a cold breeze came upon my neck from behind and I turned suddenly. But there wasn't anyone there. Facing forward, he finally appeared infront of me. "I knew you were listening. So, what will it be? Will you follow me or stay with your mother?"
What am I doing? I can't seem to make up my mind. I want to see him. I want to know more about him. Is it love? Or is it just my normal curiousity? Will he answer my questions if I follow him?
His hand was stretched out, waiting for mine to land onto his. I lifted my hand very cautiously.
