A/N - Hey this is going to be a short chapter, because at the moment I can not think of anything to write. I hate when I get writers block. lol.

By the way guys i'm so excited, I got a solo for my chorus classe's spring concert. Well here you go here is Chapter 8. Enjoy!

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Last Time on One Last Rose: Erik and Christine return from their wonderful first date and Christine is given a romantic kiss goodnight. Later all the girls in the house wanted to know about all that happened.

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Chapter 8

The Others

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Everyone in the mansion was asleep... except for Christine. She tossed and turned, alluding the sandmans spell to a peaceful slumber. With a sigh, Christine turned herself towards the open window and glanced up at the night sky. Looking up at all of the stars and seeing how they sparkeled and shined made Christine think about her evening with Erik. "First a performance at the world famous opera house and then a wonderful dinner at a french restaurant. How many girls can say they've been with a man who is such a romantic at heart? " Erik was a gentleman in ever sense of the word and just being with him made her smile. Her feelings towards him were defintely out there for the world to see.

" He makes me feel like I am a rare painting that should be admired and loved by millions." But the one thing that made Christine blush even more, was from the kiss they shared, after returning to the mansion later that night. The kiss. Her lips still tingled from that one single act. Touching her finger tips to her soft lips, she glanced back up into the blanketed sky. "Even the stars give the moon sweet kisses before saying goodnight," she thought smiling.

Then Christine's smile faded and she began to think about what would be happening later this afternoon. Today all of the girls that were in the house, were to go out on a group date with Erik. When she thought about the group date, she had a strange feeling come over her. Could it be possible that she was jealous of another woman hanging around Erik? "No, there's nothing to worry about, Erik's a good man." Then she started to reflect on all of the girls and their different personalities. "Ever since coming here, none of the girls that I have met, have been more determind to win Erik's affections than Kayla. She seems to be only one, out of all the girls, that will do anything to win Erik's heart." Christine thought

Pushing all of the negative thoughts about tonight's event, from her mind, Christine decided a warm shower would help her relax and try to keep her mind off of things.

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Later that morning, a message from Erik arrived for the girls that would be accompaning him on the group date later in the evening.

The message read...

Dear Ladies,

I hope you are all excited about the wonderful evening that I have planned for later tonight. This will give me the chance to take the time to get to know you all a little bit better. We will first have dinner at a cafe in the heart of the city and then we will take a private tour, of the different sites that surround Paris. Be sure to be ready by 7:00. I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Sincerely,

Erik

Time ticked away and day slowly turned into night. All of the girls were anxious about their evening with Erik and they took their time to dress and ready themselves. Once everyone was dressed, the ladies set forth and desended down the stairs, in anticipation of Erik's arrival. Five o'clock came and went, then six passed just as fast, then finally seven o'clock had finally arrived.

The girl's decided that they would all wait together in the living room until Erik arrived. They were all gabbing on when suddenly there was a knock at the door. Everything suddenly went quiet. Nobody dared make a sound.

"I got it," Christine yelled.

She ran from her room upstairs to the front entrance, to open the door, revealing a very handsome Erik, who was wearing a big bright smile on his face. He wore a fitting white dress shirt with a couple of buttons undone, black slacks that fit him perfectly and black shoes. All Christine could think of was, "Is it hot in here or is it just Erik?" The moment she saw him all she wanted to do was throw herself into his arms and press herself close to him as humanly possible. She loved how it felt be in his arms.

"Good evening, Mademoiselle."He said with a slight chuckle in his voice.

"Good evening, Monsiuer." She responded, smiling back at him.

"How have you been since our date last evening?" He asked, while walking towards her.

She started to blush, "I have been well. Last night was a very memorable, I had a wonderful time."

"I'm glad, " he responded, seeing the pink tint grace her cheeks.

With her eyes cast down, Christine finally decided to tell Erik how she really felt about being with him.

"But I don't think I could imagine being anywhere else than being with you Erik."

Erik couldn't suppress the grin that was forming on his well shaped lips.

"Me either. You were what made last night special Christine. Just being here, near you in the same room, is what makes this all the more worthwhile. "

Christine blushed again at his kind words.

Wanting to say more to Erik, the sudden sounds of the chatting girls caught his ears. Christine felt a little dissapointed that he had to go away so suddenly.

"Well I better go now. I bet your gonna have one very interesting time tonight."She smirked.

"Oh yes, this will be quiet the evening I can asure you."He chuckled, looking at the group of girls heading his way.

"I hope you have a good time tonight." Christine lied, hoping that everything went terriable instead

"I'll try...but nothing could be better than what we had last night." Erik gave her a quick wink, causing Christine to blush an even a deeper shade of red. She headed back upstairs and caught Eriks intense gaze once again. "Please don't let Erik forget about me." she silently prayed.

This was going to be a long evening.

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Erik and the girls were greeted with a limo just outside the house. The driver opened the door and they all got in and took their seats, Kayla taking her seat right next to Erik.
They sipped champagne and held casual converstations with one another and Kayla continued to snuggle up close to Erik. It almost looked like she was trying sit on his lap. He noticed this and started pulling his thoughts from this 'uncomfortable' situation, to thinking about Christine. "I wish Christine was here. Its not the same without her." Seeing that Kayla was growing restless, Erik decided to strike up a conversation with her.

"I hope you find all that Paris has to offer this evening." He said to Kayla.

"I hope so too. I'm really looking forward to seeing her natural beauty. It will be so breathtaking to see all of the different sights aglow, especially the Eifel Tower. Don't you think its romantic walking around, under the moonlit stars and seeing the city drenched in magnificent splendor?"Kayla asked.

Erik nodded his head in agreement,"Paris is known as the city of lights and its one of the most renound places for romance."

There was silence between them for a few moments, until finally Kayla spoke. "I'm so glad that we are going to be able to get to know one another better. I can not tell you how much this means to me, being here with you. There are no words to describe it." She smiled at him and placed a gental kiss on his cheek.

That took Erik by surprise. "I'm in trouble." When the car finally came to a stop, the driver opened the door for Erik and helped escort the ladies out from the vehicle..

Kayla made sure she was the last one out of the limo and took Erik's arm into her own and followed the other girls, who walked ahead. She rested her head on his shoulder and smiled to herself.

"By the time this date is over, Erik will finally see me as the one right for him." Kayla thought smirking.

Meanwhile Erik was thinking how long this date was going to turn out to be. "This is going to be a very long night."

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Well there is chapter 8, hope you liked it.

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