Hello, my Phantom fans, I am back! I know it has been forever.

I am sorry that I did not update. I have been very busy for the past couple of months , even more. I know we are in a crisis with this virus going around. Hopefully, this chapter will be a relief and peace for you.

My teaching job starts again, studying for my exam, directing a play, and spending time with my family. Again, the next chapter will take some time because of life and my next update is my "My Magical Wish" story. Please be patient with me.

Plus, my family lost someone important. It's going to be hard for a while. Anyways, please enjoy this chapter.

Also, I do not own anything and the songs except my OCs Brie, Amber and Adam.

Brie's POV
Sitting down for lunch with my 'family' was a little bit awkward. We were at this lovely little café called 'Un Ou Une' which is French for Butterfly Garden Café. I was poking at my salad as I was deep in thought. I was thinking about many things (the song, Gustav keeping his promise about Erik, my life here and back at home, and how my heart is telling me one thing while my brain is saying the other.) While Adam and Raoul were silently discussing business, I could feel two set of eyes staring at me. I slowly looked up to see Gustav's concern features while Christine's were stern. I was getting nervous at her eyes stared right into mine.

"What?" I asked her. She did not say a word as she continued to stare at me. I was getting annoyed and couldn't take it anymore. "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Who is your voice teacher?"

The table became quiet. Gustav's eyes widen and looked at his mom. Adam and Raoul looked at Christine.

I was a little nervous at her question. "Why do you want to know?"

Christine sipped her tea as she continued to stare down at me. "I want to know if you are safe and you have been gone the whole day. Plus, I believe you are hiding something from us sister."

Gustav looked down at his lap.

"What's his name?" she asked me.

"Mr. Y."

"His real name."

I tried to remain clam as I said, "He's name is Mr. Y."

Before Christine could reply, Raoul decided to speak. "Brianna, ever since we came here, you have changed. We are worried about you. And we have suspicious feeling about Mr. Y."

"I know he seems… secretive, but I promise you there's nothing to worry about. I've already met him and-"

"Wait, you already met him?" Raoul interrupted me.

I felt sick when I realized my mistake. Oh man, that's not good. "Did I say that?" I asked as my voice squeaked.

Christine and Raoul both seemed suspicious and angry at me. Adam was confused as he stared at everyone.

Gustav gazed a worried look as he could tell I was in trouble. He immediately grabbed a chip and ate it. "This food is amazing! Isn't your food delicious Father?"

His attempt to distract everyone failed. No one paid attention to him. I jumped when I felt someone grabbed my hand. I looked to see Adam's comforting eyes as he gently rubbed my knuckles. I thought the sugar go down my back, but it was not a good feeling.

"Brie, you met Mr. Y without any of us? Is there something you're not telling us?" he asked smoothly.

"Are you keeping secrets from us Brieanna?" my sister asked me.

I felt like I was sweating as a sinner in church. I was feeling very guilty and becoming nervous. I could feel six eyes staring right at me.

Suddenly, Gustav then came my savior as he said, "Aunt Brie, you look exhausted. Maybe you should go lying down."

Everyone looked at Gustav as he stared right into my eyes. I could tell he was hinting to leave so I couldn't spill any secrets.

I smiled at him as I quickly stood up and replied, "Yes, thank you Gustav. I'll just leave in take a rest. You all enjoy your lunch."

"Now wait just one minute," stated Raoul before I could escape. I closed my eyes and sighed. I seriously cannot get a break. Raoul touched my should so he can turn me around to face him.

"Brieanna, you are my sister-in-law and I am your manager. We are worried about you and we suspect that something bad is going to happen. You cannot go alone with this so-called Mr. Y anymore. One of us has to be with you."

"I can take care of myself," I argued. "I am not a child Raoul!"

"No, you are not," said Adam as he walked up to us. "But, you can going to be my wife soon. I have to protect you and your safety is my responsibility."

I gasped in shock as I backed away. "I'm sorry, I'm going to be your what now?"

Adam grabbed my arms as he said, "Brieanna, this shouldn't be a surprise. We have been planning to get married for sometime now."

I made him released me as I continued to back away. No, this can't be happening. I can't get married! I don't want to get married right now!

"Ok look, can we talk about this later?" I asked pleading.

I felt like I was being surrounded with no escape. Christine, Raoul and Adam kept on talking all at once. Gustav ran to me to grab my hand. I felt the pressure and meltdown consuming me.

"Brie you need to tell the truth!"

"Brieanna, why are you acting like this?"

"Mother, Aunt Brie needs to rest!"

"Who is Mr. Y really?"

"Please, just calm down Father!"

"What happened to the woman I love?"

"Nothing is wrong with her Adam!"

"Brie!"

"Brieanna!"

"Brie!"

"Brieanna!"

I grabbed my hair with frustration. I felt my blood boiling and I was getting a major headache. All their shouting, this pressure, their pursuing! I can't take it anymore! I need to explode.

"WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP! I HATE THIS! I AM NOT THE BRIEANNA THAT YOU THINK I AM! I AM BRIEANNA MOLITOR! I WANT TO GO HOME, SO LEAVE ME ALONE!"

There was silence. Not even the birds were chirping. I instantly covered my mouth in disbelief. Oh my gosh, what did I just do? I just let a bomb explode. I can't believe I told them the truth of who I am! I looked at my 'family' to see their reactions. Gustav looked shocked and stared at me with disbelief. He tried so hard to help me, but I blew it. Roul looked furious, while Christine looked like she was about to burst into tears. Adam was stunned and, dare I say it, heartbroken.

Christine was the only one brave enough to say three words that nearly shattered my heart.

"Who are you?'

I couldn't take it anymore. I need to get out of here, right now! I left the table abruptly. I quickly walked into the butterfly garden while Raoul and Adam called out to me. I ran until I couldn't run anymore. In the center of the garden was a wooden swing underneath a willow tree. I gradually sat down on the timber seat. A small little butterfly felt like I needed company; So, I was surprised to see it landed on my hand. I smiled at it before it flew away. As it flew into the breeze, a soft melody started to play in my head. A song I knew in my world.

"Here comes a wave meant to wash me away. A tide that is taking me under."

A cool breeze touched my brunette hair as it tried to calm me down. I looked around the garden as I hummed, "Swallowing sand, left with nothing to say. My voice drowned out in the thunder."

I slowly stood up from the swing and walked to the little lily pond. I looked at my reflection to see both Adam and Erik standing behind me. I gasped and swiftly turned around to see that no one was behind me. Great my mind is tricking me.

"But I won't cry, and I won't start to crumble," I sang softly as I looked at the butterflies flying around in the garden. I felt my ring necklace hit my chest, reminding me what brought me here.

I grip my ring necklace tightly as I sang, "Whenever they try, to shut me or cut me down."

I looked behind me where I could still hear the shouting from my brother-in-law and my… No, I won't say it.

"I won't be silenced. You can't keep me quiet. Won't tremble when you try it. All I know is I won't go speechless," I sang out loud. I gripped the swing's rope as I continued to sing, "'Cause I'll breathe, when they try to suffocate me. Don't you underestimate me. 'Cause I know that I won't go speechless."

A massive headache came to me like I hit my head on a brick wall. I gripped the ivory gate for support. I gasped when I saw something like a flashback.

I am standing in a dark room with a spotlight on me. Standing around me is a mass of people I know, and I don't know. I see Christine, Meg, Raoul, Ms. Giry, Adam, Amber, my teachers, my theater directors, my parents, Megan and more. I can hear voices all telling and commanded me to do.

"Look, I know it's been really tough for you. I can't even imagine what I'd do if I got to live in my favorite Broadway show, but Brie it's been two years. Do you really think you'll ever get to go back?"

"You have to sing so we can raise the money."

"Do you want to go to college?"

"You are pathetic."

"A woman should not make the decisions in the household."

"Brieanna, keep silent!"

"You're Brieanna Daee! You are going to be a star!"

"He's a monster. How can he be the Angel of Music?"

"College is a lot of money. How can we afford it?"

"She needs that scholarship. Do you really believe that Brie can do it?"

"Adam is perfect for you!"

"We can get married Brieanna. Just like we were talking about months ago."

"Brie Molitor, do you even think you have a chance on Broadway? Heck no! You are the worst actress ever!"

"Brieanna!"

"Brie!"

"Brieanna!"

"Brie!"

I gasped when I realized I was back in the garden. It felt like I was hit by a ton of bricks. All those pressures, the insecurity, the doubt, the pain. I could feel how this world's Brieanna felt. She felt like she had to save her family by singing. The money that they were losing. The guilt that because of the fame, Christine, Raoul and Gustav couldn't have a normal life. She felt responsible that Raoul is so stressed out. Now they expect me to get married!

I breathed softly to try to control my up-beating heart. "Written in stone every rule, every word. Centuries old and unbending."

Even back in my world I had too much pressure. All those people who told me ever since I was little that I will never be an actress. Trying to get a scholarship so I can go to college. Feeling that I can never be what my parents want me to be. Trying to tell everyone that what I want to do but they keep on shutting me down. I felt like I couldn't speak my mind. My voice was silent.

"Stay in your place. Better seen and not heard. But now that story is ending."

I looked back where Raoul and Adam were arguing while Christine was crying her eyes out. Gustav looked lost in his world for a little boy. I hate seeing this. I felt like this is my fault. I can't speak up for myself. I need to get away. I need to think. I need… I need to get out of here.

"'Cause I, I cannot start to crumble. So, come on and try! Try to shut me and cut me down!"

Without a thought I turned and ran out of the garden. Pass the tents, the restaurants and the rides. Ran pass the visitors, the workers and the freaks. I could feel all their eyes staring at me, like I am a crazy girl.

As I ran, I sang out, "I won't be silenced! You can't keep me quiet! Won't tremble when you try it!"

Out of the entrance and to my hotel room. I rushed into my room and slam the door. "All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless! Let the storm in, I cannot be broken." I slid down and started to cry. I pulled my knees to my chest. I hate this.

This is a nightmare. "No, I won't live unspoken. 'Cause I know that I won't go speechless," I sang softly.

Slowly looking up, I could see from my balcony the sun slowly hiding behind the rides and tents. I could see in the balcony windows reflected me. I was so lost. Listening to all the negativity. Like I was in a cage with no way out.

A sudden burst of anger came to me. I am not a bird in a cage. I am not a prisoner. I need to shout. Getting up from the floor, I walked to the balcony. I opened the doors to walk out on the balcony and sang out loudly, "Try to lock me in this cage, I won't just lay me down and die!"

I gripped on the metal bars as I stared at Phantasma. My knuckles were turning white. "I will take these broken wings and watch me burn across the sky!"

I pulled my necklace out of my dress top and looked at the ring from Erik. "Hear the echo saying: I won't be silenced!"

I have had it! No more following the rules. I am taking my stand. This world or my world, I will make my choice!

"Though you wanna see me tremble when you try it. All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless!"

I imagined Erik and Adam in front of me, both holding their hand for me to take. One wants me to be with him and sing his songs forever. One who wants to be my husband and be in the business of my career. They want Brieanna Daee, not Brieanna Molitor. They don't know the real me. I let go of the metal bar and walked to the other end. No more letting people say what I want.

"'Cause I'll breathe when they try to suffocate me!" I pointed to Phantasma as I shouted out, "Don't you underestimate me! 'Cause I know that I won't go speechless!"

I am Brieanna Molitor! This is my life, my story! Sorry my world and 'Love Never Dies!' I am making my choice in life. And I am using my voice!

"All I know is I won't go speechless, speechless…"

SHOCKER! BRIE SPILLED TO BEANS TO CHRISTINE, RAOUL AND ADAM! MAN, SHE'S IN TROUBLE NOW! Sorry, no Erik in this chapter. He will be in the next one.

Ok, so I love the song "Speechless" from Aladdin. I felt this was Brie's song for the chapter. I was listening to the song while I was writing the chapter. What do you think?

Again, sorry for the wait. Sadly, the next chapter will take some time so please have patience with me. The next update will be my "My Magical Wish" story and then I will be back with "Red Rose Nightmare." Stay safe, keep health and pray! Do not forget to favorite, follow, review, and until then…

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