Chapter Seven

A/N: I really wanted to update this chapter. I was somewhat, excited. :) I hope you enjoy this chapter. I put in a little more Raoul :/

Not happy about that either. I despise Raoul. But I love his hair! :)

Christine woke when sunlight touched her face. She opened her eyes and saw the balcony that overlooked the sea. She could hear birds chirping and hear that water splash against the land. She sat up and got out of bed knowing this was not going to be a pleasant day for that fact she said those three words to Erik last night.

I love you, my angel

Yes, she did love him. She knew that already, but why did she feel guilt for loving him? There was something deep inside her that made her feel guilty. But there was no time to think about that now. She went across the room to her wardrobe. She opened it and found the most sublime dresses. They were beautiful! After looking at each one of them, she spotted a blood red one with black sleeves and black stripes going from the waist down. As soon as she took it out of the wardrobe a knock came from the door.

"Mademoiselle? I am here to help you dress." Lenore's voice came from the other side of the door.

"Come in!" Christine called. Lenore came in with a sweet smile. She seemed a bit older than Christine but she was beautiful. She had short red hair that reached the bottom of her neck. Her eyes were dark green, like the grass at night. Lenore starts doing the laces from Christine's corset.

"The master wishes you to join him for dinner later. I am Lenore, I know the master must have told you but, I thought it would be proper to introduce myself." She said smiling. Christine returned the smile. Lenore seemed kind, Christine seemed to like her. Lenore finished the corset and back away with the smile still on her lips.

"Do you need anything else mademoiselle?" She asked.

"No, thank you. But, please call me Christine." Lenore nodded and left the bedchamber. Christine looked at herself in the mirror and began to brush her curls. When she finished she put the brush down and went out the hall. She went down the hall until she found the stairs. She went down and saw a steward walking by.

"Excuse me, but where is Erik?" She asked. The steward looked confused but then realized who she was talking about.

"Are you referring to Master Destler?" He is in his music room. Follow me." They walked towards the music room and Erik was sitting in his piano. He seemed to have noticed them coming in, for in the moment they did he turned around.

"Master, mademoiselle Daae wanted to see you." Erik nodded and turned back to his music. The steward turned to leave but stopped and turned to Christine.

"Mademoiselle, I am Reuben. Anything you need you just call my name. Good day." He turned and walked out the room. Christine turned to look at Erik who was now looking back at her. Christine felt nervous. Silence filled the air. Both of them just stared at each other but Erik finally spoke.

"Is something the matter, Christine?" Christine didn't really seem to know what the matter was. She felt nervous and scared. But why?

"N-Not really, just a new house and I don't really know what to do…" she said quietly. He looked at her and stood up.

"Would you like a tour?" He asked. She smiled and spoke.

"That would be lovely." He smiled back and put out his arm. She gladly took it and followed him around the "castle" as she called it. They walked around and he showed her the library, the place she was fascinated by the most. He seemed to realize that.

"Christine, this is your home now. You make go anywhere you please." She seemed to be happy with what he said. He had not seen her this happy in a long time. He seemed to keeping remembering what happened the night before. She said she loved him. Surely she didn't mean it. But, God he wished she did.

"Christine, I must ask you something." He said seriously. She looked at him and saw his expression.

"What is it, Erik?" Erik grabbed both her hands and stared into her beautiful brown eyes.

"Did you mean it?" She looked confused. She didn't understand what he was asking. He didn't need to be asked. He saw her confusion and before she could ask what he meant, he spoke once more. "Did you mean it when you said you loved me?" he asked. Her eyes widened. But she didn't speak for a while. She only looked at him and then smiled. She let go of his hands and put her arms around his neck.

"Yes!"

Before he knew it her lips met his. But he didn't care he grabbed her waist and pulled her closer while kissing her back. Never had either of them felt so… comfortable

"What? Where is she?" Raoul asked. Madame Giry only kept smiling.

"Maman, where is Christine?" Madame Giry's smile disappeared.

"I know someone who will give us more information on her, and Erik." At this point seemed anxious and just wanted Christine back in his arms. "Come, I will take you to this man."

Madame Giry took Raoul and Meg to Nadir's home. She knew he was the only person who knew where Erik and Christine were. Raoul went up and banged on the door. Madame Giry was next to Raoul. When Nadir finally opened he was shocked to see Madame Giry there. But, then before he could think of anything else Raoul grabbed him by the collar and pushed him inside. Then pinned him against a wall.

"Where's Christine?" He yelled. Nadir realized who he was talking about. Christine Daae, the woman Erik was here with.

"I don't know what you're talking about!" he yelled back.

"Don't lie to me!" Raoul put both his hands around Nadir's neck. Nadir looked at Madame Giry. She seemed mischievous. She was smiling at him.

Oh God, Madame Giry. You betrayed Erik. Why? Nadir thought. He was running out of air, as Raoul squeezed his neck tighter. But, thankfully Meg ran to Raoul and tried pulling him away.

"Stop it Raoul! You're hurting him!" Raoul shoved Meg off and applied more strength on Nadir's neck. But, Meg didn't quit. She wanted to find Christine just as bad as Raoul did, but this was not the way. "How are we suppose to find Christine if you kill him?" That did it. Raoul let go of Nadir's neck and backed away. Nadir fell to the ground gasping for air.

"Now you will tell us where Christine and that thing are. If you don't then monsieur, I think you'll know what will happen."

Meg went to Nadir's side and helped him up. She felt bad but, had no choice. She had to stay with Raoul. She knew he was the only way to help Christine. "I am deeply sorry monsieur. But, you are the only person who may lead us to Christine." She said.

Nadir looked at her and spoke. "Who are you and who is he? Why do you want to find Christine?"

"I am Meg Giry, Christine's best friend. And as for the man who tried to kill you, that is Raoul de Changy. Christine's fiancée." Nadir's eyes widened.

"F-fiancée? Why would she marry such a man?" Meg seemed to notice his concern.

"He just… wants Christine back I never seen him so aggressive. I just hope he won't hurt anyone else." Before Nadir could respond Raoul came and grabbed Nadir by his shirt once more.

"She's not here! Where is Christine?" Raoul's face was red. He wanted his Christine.

I'm sorry Erik.

"Okay, I'll take you to them." He said closing his eyes not believing what he just said.

Christine's eyes opened as she backed away from Erik.

"Erik, I love you. I do." She was smiling. Erik felt tears in his eyes but he refused to let them fall. He grabbed her and spun her around and kissed her once more. She wrapped her legs around his waist. God, he never felt this much happiness in his life. She never felt this much love for anyone. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Oh god, Christine." He said between their lips. She moaned when their tongues made contact. He set her to her feet but didn't stop kissing her. God, she loved him so much and he loved her so much. But before they could deepen it…

"CHRISTINE!"

Cliffhanger? Where? I don't see one. :) Please Review!