Hey everyone, glad you're enjoying the story. It's about to take a turn for the….well I don't want to tell you what happens so just enjoy…R&R.

Early the next morning, Erik awoke to find that Christine wasn't lying next to him. He sat his aching body up, and noticed a note sitting on the nightstand. Without hesitation he picked it up and read it.

"dearest Erik,

I hate leaving you alone in the morning, but you looked so peaceful in your sleep. I had to leave to help Meg get ready for the wedding. I wrote you my dear to remind you that the ceremony is being held in the ball room at three pm. I can't wait to see you're handsome face staring at me as Meg is have away to Marco. Till then save me a dance.

Christine"

Erik smiled, and rose to his feet to get a bath. As he filled up the tub with water, Erik got out of his night clothes and placed them on the floor after he folded them. Once he sat in the tub, Erik washed his face first, gently dabbing his distorted skin with the cloth. After washing under his arms and legs Erik finished up by washing the thin locks of hair that were left on his skull. He then dried himself off and walked over to his wardrobe to get dressed for the wedding. How excited he was to see Christine in her beautiful red dress that she would be in. As Erik flipped through his white, black and brown shirts he came across one red crisp dress shirt that was open in the chest area. He slipped it over his shoulders and buttoned every button starting from the bottom and finishing at the last button that was below his rib cage. He didn't want to wear his red suit so slipped on his black cummerbund and then his jacket. After slipping on his trousers, Erik rummaged through his drawer of masks trying to find the perfect one to wear. He knew that Christine wouldn't be happy about him showing up in a mask, but he couldn't show up with nothing covering his deformity. He then found a double of the mask he used to wear and slipped it over the distorted side of his face. He then placed on his black wig and tied his shoes before looking at himself in the mirror.

Seeing himself in the mirror made him feel hideous which is why he hardly had mirrors in his lair. Walking around his home without the view of himself made him feel much better. Once Erik adjusted the collar of his shirt he walked over to his organ and placed a red rose in the pocket of his jacket before leaving for the wedding.

"Meg your dress looks fine." said Christine as she was helping Meg with her hair. Meg was dressed in her white elegant wedding dress and sitting at her dresser. "are you sure it looks ok? I think something's wrong with it." argued Meg. Christine smiled "it looks fine Meg, you're going to do great." "thanks Christine, you're a true friend." said Meg. Christine stood up and looked at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in a red dress that came up to her chest, and her brown curls sat on her bare shoulders. "is Erik coming today?" asked Meg. "yes, he is." said Christine as she adjusted her hair in the mirror. "Something wrong Christine?" asked Meg. "no, everything is fine." said Christine reassuringly. "I'm glad you have him." she replied. "yea me too, he may be mean sometimes, but the meanness comes from the hatred of himself." said Christine. "I've gotten used to seeing him and he isn't the creature he's made to be." said Meg. "it would do me a great pleasure if you could say that to his face. It's like me saying nice things to him isn't enough to convince him that I really mean what I say." said Christine. "I will say it to him." said Meg. "thank you." said Christine. Just then Madam Giry entered and said "come on you two, the wedding is about to begin." "yes, we're coming." said Christine as she pulled Meg to the door.

Erik walked above in the rafters to get to the wedding. When he was in the rafters of the ball room, he noticed that it was decorated in red and gold ribbon and flowers. He saw the conductor Ryer in the corner setting up the band that was to play the whole night, along with Andre and Firman walking people to their seats. He watched who was coming into the wedding and didn't recognize anyone who would be a danger to his existence, that is until he saw Philippe enter and have a seat. He couldn't go down and sit in the crowd, not now anyways. He would watch the ceremony from where he was and then join Christine on the dance floor later. He then spotted Christine lining up at the alter with some of the other bride's maids. She was the most beautiful one of the girls, and the red dress she was wearing was enough to bring down the moon and stars because of how explicit she looked in it.

Christine stood in the front next to Marco and his best man. Marco leaned in next to Christine and said "I don't see Erik, is he coming?" "yes, yes he said he would be here." said Christine nervously. Christine looked around the area and didn't see her lover anywhere and began to wonder where he was. Just then Ryer conducted the band and the song "here comes the bride" began to play. Everyone stood up out of their seats and watched as Meg walked down the isle with her mother Madam Giry, the one who was giving her away. Christine stood there wondering about what her wedding would be like if she ever got married. Who would give her away? After all, she didn't have a mom or a dad anymore. Madam Giry perhaps? She wasn't sure, but was glad that Meg was getting married. Once Meg got to the alter, Madam Giry took Meg's hand and gave it to Marco who was standing there next to Christine. Once everyone sat back down, the minister began to read from the bible so that the ceremony could begin.

As soon as Erik heard the song "here comes the bride" begin to play he stood on his feet just like everyone else had done. Even though he couldn't be seen, he still stood up in respect to Meg. He had never been to a wedding before and only seen something close to one when Carlotta played a bride in an opera years and years ago. He watched as Madam Giry walked up the isle with Meg and then give her hand to Marco who was standing next to his dear Christine. He then sat down again and watched as the minister read from the bible, something that Erik often read over and over again. He wasn't very religious but enjoyed the whole concept of reading those "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth." he then saw the Minister join Marco's and Meg's hands together before telling them to say their own vowels. Erik thought that is was very creative and romantic to make up your own vowels, and listened to what they had to say. Marco went on about how he first laid eyes on Meg and knew that he was going to be with her forever. Meg on the other hands talked about how their future would be bright and filled with love. Erik sat there and shook his head at the silly vowels. If he were to make up his own vowels he would have put more thought into something such as that. To him it seemed that Marco and Meg were only stating the obvious and not what was in their hearts. When the Minister pronounced them man and wife, he watched as they shared their first kiss as husband and wife. As he watched them kiss, Erik wanted nothing more than to kiss his angel of music just as passionate as Meg and Marco were kissing. Once Meg walked down the isle with Marco Erik watched as Andre and Firman cleared the area out so tables could replace the chairs. The tables were draped with gold table clothes and a bouquet of fresh roses were placed on the center of each table, making the ball room smell like a prince's garden. He took notice to how Andre and Firman were working quickly because everyone had moved outside for photos which wouldn't take long and soon everyone would be back in for the reception.

As Christine posed for photos with Meg and Marco, she had grown angry that Erik had not showed up. "is something wrong Christine?" asked Meg. "Erik, he never showed up." she replied in a disappointed tone. "maybe something came up." suggested Meg. "no, he just didn't want to come is all." said Christine angrily. "hey I'm glad that you came." said Meg. "Meg I wouldn't have missed this day for the world." said Christine as she gave Meg a hug. "you're with the right man Christine, he just makes mistakes like everyone else." said Meg. Christine turned away, and said "no Meg, there are no such things as mistakes. Everything happens for a reason."

Back inside, Erik watched as Ryer conducted his band as elegant music played. When he saw Christine enter the ball room alone he jumped down from the rafters and entered the room. He walked up behind her, and tapped the beautiful woman on the shoulder. Christine turned around, and saw Erik standing there next to her. "Go away Erik." said Christine angrily. Erik put a finger to his mouth, and said "Shh….don't say my name." "excuse me?" questioned Christine. Erik pulled Christine out of the ball room, and wound up in a dark corner by the stairs where no one was around. "what's wrong with you? Why the attitude towards me?" questioned Erik. "Why? Why Erik? I left you a note this morning telling you what time this wedding was, and you weren't here." said Christine. "Excuse me Madam but I was. I saw Meg and Marco get married." said Erik. "really Erik? Because I didn't see you anywhere." said Christine. "you know what Christine, if you were really looking around for me, you would have noticed that Philippe was sitting in the crowd. I was up in the rafters watching the whole wedding go on, if anyone should be mad it's me. Do you think I would miss this wedding? You can't trust me can you? I told you I would be here and I was."

Erik then walked up the dark steps as Christine chased after him. "Erik." "No Christine, just go back in and enjoy the rest of the night." said Erik as he kept walking away. "but I don't have a date." said Christine. Erik stopped walking, and turned around to face his angel. "Oh Christine." was all that he could get out before he let the tears roll down his cheeks. "I'm sorry for yelling at you, sometimes I think maybe I'm the one with the temper. You look very handsome tonight." said Christine. Erik wiped the tears away from his face and said "when I approached you in the ball room I meant to tell you how beautiful you looked. You do look wonderful tonight Christine." Christine hugged him, and then Erik lifted her chin up to the level of his eyes and said "you're missing something." "what's that?" asked Christine. Erik took the rose from out of his jacket and placed it in her curly locks of hair. "now you're perfect." "will you come back into the ball room with me?" asked Christine. Erik sighed "you know I can't, not with Philippe hanging around." "what about Firman and Andre?" asked Christine. "don't worry about them, I took care of those two." said Erik. "do you trust me Erik?" asked Christine. "yes of course, with my life." said Erik. "then trust me on this one." said Christine as she walked away.

Philippe sat at a table drinking a glass of red wine when he saw Christine enter the ball room dressed in a beautiful red dress. He watched as she walked over to Andre and Firman who were talking to Meg. They all then looked over at him, and came walking towards him. "what is this? The welcoming part?" asked Philippe with a hardy laugh. "I'm sorry Mr. De Changy, but what brings you here? I didn't send you and invite to my wedding nor do I know you or wish to be friends with you." said Meg. "well it just so happens that Christine is my date." said Philippe as he took another sip of his wine. "No I'm not, I don't have a date." said Christine. "yes, that is why I showed up. Did you forget that you are my bride?" questioned Philippe. "you are not my date nor would I ever marry you. I wouldn't marry you if you were the last man on earth and the human race depended on us making millions of babies." said Christine. Philippe laughed "I'd like to do some baby making with you Ms. Daee." "I want you to leave Philippe." said Meg. Philippe stood on his feet, and said "you run a tough party here Meg. I'll be back another day, mark my words. As for you Meg, I'll see you in divorce court." "that man is the definition of asshole." said Andre.

Erik sat out in the hallway waiting for his angel to return. When he saw Philippe storm out of the door, he sighed in relief. Then he saw Christine approach his side once more and hold out her hand. "come Erik, you promised me a dance." she replied. Erik smiled, and got to his feet to follow Christine into the ballroom. Once they were on the dance floor, Erik began to dance with his angel to the most romantic song that he ever heard. As he looked into her eyes all that he could think about was how beautiful she was. "something on your mind Erik?" asked Christine. "you're beautiful." he replied. "I love you so much Erik, and I'm sorry about earlier." said Christine as she smiled at him. "Christine I would do anything for you because you're the love of my life." said Erik as he spun her around. "I'm happy for Meg, she deserves Marco." said Christine. "and you deserve me." said Erik. Christine smiled and leaned in, and began to passionately kiss him. As she felt him kiss her back, she could feel hot tears from Erik hitting her face. "oh Christine I love you." cried Erik as he continued dancing with Christine. When the song ended, Meg stood up on the stairs, and said "I'm going to throw my bouquet."

"what is she doing?" asked Erik. "she's going to throw her wedding bouquet and who ever catches it is supposed to be the next one to get married." said Christine. "oh, ok." said Erik. Meg then turned her back towards her family and friends and through the bouquet of roses high in the air. They landed in Madam Giry's arms, causing Meg to give out a loud laugh. "Mom, do you have a boyfriend that I don't know about?" joked Meg as she continued to laugh. "no, this was a mistake, I was just in the way." she replied. Erik smiled at Madam Giry and said "there are no mistakes." "ah, right because you are the one who is marrying me, right Erik?" she joked. "no Madam I have a girlfriend." said Erik.

The rest of the night went perfectly, full of food, dancing and Erik spending time with the one he loved. Once the reception was over, Erik walked with Christine back to his lair hand in hand. He had never had such a nice time at someone else's party. "did you have fun?" asked Christine. "I had a very nice time." said Erik as they entered their destination. "do you think if we got married our wedding would be like that?" asked Christine. "yes my dear it would be." said Erik. Erik lit a few candles and then began to take off his red shirt to get his night clothes on. "I don't want this night to end." said Erik as he hung his shirt up in his wardrobe closet. Christine approached him, and ran her fingers over his chest. "it doesn't have to end." "I like where this is going." said Erik as he took off his mask and placed it on his organ.

Christine and Erik began to kiss once more, and made it over to the bed where they lied down with each other and kissed some more. Erik pulled Christine's red dress from off her body and fingered her lingerie as they continued to kiss. Christine un buttoned Erik's trousers and got them below his knees before moving any farther. Once they were both undressed and under the covers, Christine and Erik began to make love. Christine and Erik wasn't sure when it had started or when it ended but they did know that they were in love with each other. The night didn't end, it continued from the wedding reception to Erik's swan bed and didn't end until they fell asleep naked in each others arms in the wee hours of the morning. Christine didn't care what man wanted her, she was with Erik and nothing was ever going to change that. She just hoped that when ever Philippe returned he was ready for a slap in the face and a kick in the balls.

Erik on the other hand loved Christine with all his heart and hoped that she would be there in the morning lying next to him. Making love to his angel was the best experience he ever had and hoped to be doing it with her for many years to come. Philippe how ever was a threat and nothing more, but he knew that his angel would never leave him for Philippe….or would she?……

More to come soon…I didn't want to do some graphic sex scene like I did a few chapters ago b/c someone got mad…if you would like something like that let me know or else the remaining love scenes are probably going to be something like the one in this chapter. R&R