Auditions were spectacular. Erik had taken me to a passage and showed me which way the stage was. Once I got there were five other girls in line. Auditions had begun and one girl was already singing. She did alright but her voice cracked when she got to the high notes.
I was last in line and I waited patiently as it came to be a ballet girls turn.
Serafimo, your disguise is perfect.
"Next!" Firmin yelled. The girl di a good job but her voice was much too low for her to play the countess. I watched as she walked off stage.
"Next!" I sighed and looked back at the managers. "Next!" He yelled. I realized I was the one he was talking to I quickly took my place center stage and looked up at box five. I saw a shadowy figure there and realized Erik was watching. I couldn't let him down.
There was a tenor aside me. I realized if I got the role that he would be my 'husband'. I took deep breaths then began.
Serafimo, your disguise is perfect.
Why who can this be?
Gentle wife, admit your loving husband.
My love, I am called to England on affairs of State,
And must leave you with your new maid.
Though I'd happily take the maid with me.
The old fool is leaving.
"Skip ahead please." Firmin asked. I stood there for a moment.
"To what part Mousier?" He thought for a moment.
"Away with this pretense." He said looking at the script.
Serafimo, away with this pretense!
You cannot speak, but kiss me I my husband's absence!
Poor fool, he makes me laugh!
Haha, Haha…
Time I tried to get a better half!
Poor fool, he doesn't know!
Hoho, Hoho…
As I sung Firmin looked at Andre. "I don't think we will cast her. Her voice is magnificent but, Madame Rousseau is coming to audition."
If he knew the truth, he'd never, ever go!
"You will cast Mademoiselle Ryder!" Erik bellowed, throwing his voice around the room. We all looked around but I was the only one who knew where he was, in box five. Monsieur Firmin looked around then looked at me completely frightened.
"Mademoiselle Ryder, congratulations, you have earned the lead." I smiled and he came on the stage with Andre and Monsieur Reyer.
"Merci Monsieur." I said he shook my hand.
"Well this is Monsieur Andre and Monsieur Reyer." He said pointing to each of them. I shook their hands and Monsieur Reyer pulled me to the side.
"You voice is lovely. It reminds me of Madame de Changy's."
"Christine Daae?" I asked. He nodded.
"But it seems I am not the only one who has noticed. The Opera Ghost seems to have taken a liking to you." I gave him a questioning look trying to keep myself looking innocent. "We haven't heard from him in months but now. Just be careful Mademoiselle."
"Thank you Monsieur Reyer." I smiled and turned to walk away when I ran into a ballerina.
"Oh you're the new Prima Donna!" She squealed. She calmed her self. "Hello my name is Meg."
"Meg? I'm Charlotte but everyone calls me Lottie." She froze for a moment. She gave an awkward smiled.
"Well nice to meet you." Suddenly she regained her excitement. "So are you excited to be singing the lead?" She asked.
"Oh yes very. I can't believe I actually got the part." She nodded.
"Well be careful. I heard the Phantom tell the managers to give the part to you."
"Why do I have to be careful?" I asked.
"Well after what happened to Christine." I nodded. "He kidnapped her and no one had any idea where she was. I know she's okay though, she sent me a letter." I smiled.
"That's good. I heard she married the Viscount de Chagny." She nodded.
"Since your new would you like me to show you around?" I nodded.
"I'd love that." We talked about Christine for a while until we reached the dormitories.
"Well these are the ballet dormitory rooms. Ugh this one on the right is my room." She said pointing to the first door on the right.
"That's a nice spot. You can get to rehearsals without running all down the halls." I said pointing to the hallway on our left. She nodded.
"Those rooms are for the younger and less experienced ballerinas. Mama says that since I'm the Prima Ballerina that I earned this room."
"Really? You're the Prima Ballerina here, that's amazing." She nodded.
"Thank you. Do you know Madame Giry?" I shook my head.
"I haven't met her but I know a friend of hers."
"Really who?"
"My well-he's ugh my fiancé." She smiled.
"Really! You're engaged? Congratulations come we must tell mother." I froze in spot.
"Ugh are you sure?"
"Well if your engaged to a friend of her's I'm sure she would like to hear it." She said smiling.
"Okay where is she?"
"She is probably in her office. Come we will find her." We began running through hallways and almost bumping into several people we made it to Madame Giry's office. We stopped at the door laughing and giggling like little kids. "Okay shush, shhh." She said we tried to calm ourselves down but we just kept laughing.
Finally after a moment we heard a voice behind us. "What are you girls doing?" Madame Giry's voice sounded very strict. We instantly ceased our laughter and turned around.
"This is my friend Lottie. Mama she knows a friend of yours." Madame Giry looked at me.
"Hello Lottie, I don't believe we have met. I am Madame Giry, the ballet instructor here." I smiled.
"Hello Madame, I'm Lottie. I'm new here." I said Meg stood beside me jumping up and down.
"Mama! She is the new Prima Donna for il Muto." Madame Giry gave a shocked look.
"You are? Meg go practice your dancing."
"But mama," Madame Giry cut her off.
"Now!" Meg ran off. "Come with me." She said opening the door to her office. We walked in and I starred at the ink drawings on the walls. "So you know a friend of mine?"
I nodded and looked at her. "We're getting married." She gave me another look.
"What is his name?" She asked walking circles around me.
"E-Erik."
"My god, child do you know what you're getting yourself into?" before I could answer the wall opened.
"Yes Madame, I believe she does." I smiled and ran to him. "Hello Cherie. You did wonderful at auditions." He said as the wall closed behind him.
"Lottie, may I speak with Erik in private?" I nodded and went to the door.
"I'll go find Meg." I said before going out the door and shutting it behind me.