Okay, like I've said beforewhatever pops into my head is going to be the next chapter. Well, here it is!
For all of those who do not know of The Phantom of the Opera, it's a story about a love triangle between a chorus girl, Christine, and Raoul, her childhood sweetheart, and the Phantom, who falls in love with Christine. The duet chosen in the text is a duet between Christine and Rauol.
With much love,
Kat
CHAPTER SEVEN
As Gabriella arrived at the theater, she was greeted warmly by Sharpay and Ryan.
"Gabi!! I'm so glad you could come!" Sharpay exclaimed.
"Nice to see you Gabriella," Ryan said, a bit more toned down than his sister, "How have you been?"
"I've been good, working on my demo," Gabriella answered, taking off her coat and placing it on the chair next to her.
"Here, let me take that," Sharpay said, picking up the coat, "Ryan, stick this in the back room," she tossed the coat to him.
Ryan caught it and gave a face that read 'typical Sharpay.' Gabriella couldn't help but smile.
"Well, anyway, Gabi we're doing Phantom of the Opera this time for our Broadway show!"
"Phantom of the Opera! I love that musical! I'm definitely going to catch the next show. Come to think of it, I think that's the one Trevor and Christine are coming up to see."
"Good, then you're familiar with it. We need you to step in as our Christine today."
"You're not Christine? I would've thought that you got that part," Gabriella asked confused.
"No, my talent's were needed elsewhere. Anyway, Gabi the show is in a couple days and Ryan still needs to get the "All I Ask Of You" number down, but our Christine is out sick today."
Gabriella was excited about that, "All I Ask Of You" was her favorite number from the show, but there was one problem. "Sharpay, does that mean that me and Ryan…do we have to…" she didn't want to say it.
"Please," Sharpay said with a puppy dog look on her face, "we won't be able to tell if Ryan's really getting it unless we see that part of the number."
"Well… I don't really feel comfortable with that," Gabriella answered.
"Please…" Sharpay was begging now.
"Alright, alright. I'll do it." Gabriella answered, giving in.
"Thank you Gabriella! You don't know how much this means to me!" Sharpay was jumping up and down when Ryan returned. "Ryan, get on stage, Gabriella's willing to help you."
As they walked up on stage, Sharpay cued the music. Someone silently opened the back doors of the theater and slipped in, taking a seat in the audience.
As usual in most duets, the male sings first…
No more talk
of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here,
Nothing can harm you-
My words will warm and calm you.
Let me be
your freedom,
Let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here,
With you, beside you,
To guard you
and to guide you…
Now it was Gabriella's turn…
Say you love me every
Waking moment,
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you
Now and always…
Promise me that all you say is true.
That's all I ask of you…
It was Ryan's turn again but he seemed to forget his part. Still a voice sang the next part.
Let me be
your shelter,
Let me be
your light.
You're safe;
No one will find you
Your fears are far behind you…
Gabriella looked up to see who was singing with her. She smiled as Troy started to approach the stage from the back row.
All I want
is freedom,
a world with
no more night…
and you
Always beside me
to hold me
and to hide me…
Troy was walking up the stage stairs. Sharpay sighed as she saw Troy and Gabriella hold hands.
Then say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime,
Let me lead you
From your solitude…
Say you need me with you
Here, beside you…
Anywhere you go…
Let me go too-
Christine,
That's all I ask of you…
Gabriella smiled as Troy whispered the last few verses into her ears and put his arm around her waist. Ryan backed away and stood in the background, watching.
Say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime,
Say the word and
I will follow you…
The both sang in perfect harmony the next verse, looking into each other's eyes lovingly.
Share each day with me
Each night, each morning…
Gabriella turned to face Troy…
Say you love me…
Troy ran his thumb across Gabriella's cheek as he sang…
You know I do…
Sharpay and Ryan both smiled as they remember that day at the callbacks three years ago, when Troy and Gabriella sang on stage together…
Love me-
That's all I ask
Of you.
Slowly and passionately, Gabriella and Troy's lips made contact as they finished the last word. Picking her up, Troy spun Gabriella around and they kissed again when he put her down. Luckily, they remember the last part of the duet…
Anywhere you go
Let me go too…"
Love me-
That's all I ask
Of you…
Troy and Gabriella smiled as the applause grew around them. Troy leaned in and kissed Gabriella again.
"Wow, maybe you two should be the stars of our show," Ryan said as someone took his microphone.
"No, we've already stolen the spotlight from you before, Ryan," Gabriella answered, meaning the Twinkle Towne Musical, "This is your stage."
"Do you have a duet on your CD, Gabi?" Sharpay asked, walking on stage.
"No, I haven't gotten much done yet. We're still in the development process of all the songs," Gabriella answered, "Why?"
"You should totally do a duet with Troy on there," Sharpay pulled back her hair, "It would be so cute!"
"Do you think that it would be a good idea?" Troy asked Ryan.
"It's a great idea!" Ryan exclaimed, "Something different on a CD."
"Exactly!" Sharpay said. She just noticed the ring on Gabriella's left hand. "Gabriella, are you two…"
"Are they what?" Ryan asked, looking at his sister, wondering what she's getting at.
Gabriella looked at Sharpay, who was looking at her left hand. "Oh, yeah, that. Yes, me and Troy, we're finally getting married!"
"Gabi! I'm so glad for you!" Sharpay ran over and hugged her, "When's the wedding?"
Both Troy and Gabriella looked at each other and laughed. "We haven't quite figured that out yet!" Troy answered.
"Well, you have to tell me as soon as you know! I'll be your wedding planner! I planned Ryan and Racheal's wedding!"
"Thanks Sharpay!" Gabriella hugged her, "Do you mind if I take off?" she asked looking at Troy.
"Of course not! Go on you lovebirds," Sharpay said, smiling, "Just remember to tell me the date of the wedding!"
"We will!" Gabriella yelled back as Troy and her walked off the stage and out the back doors.
As they exited, Ryan turned to Sharpay; "I'll never forget that day Sharpay. When Racheal walked down the aisle in that dress you designed. I just hope theirs is just as beautiful."
"Don't worry! I've already started planning," Sharpay answered, flipping open her cell phone and punching the speed dial. "Hello, Kelsi? Guess what's going on between Troy and Gabi? You'll never guess!…Well, anyway, is there anyway you can take off of your world tour to head back to the US?"