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Chapter 6: Doubts
By PittsBurghFuzz
Christine and Raoul were getting ready for a party at his brother, Philippe's house. This meant that Christine had to see Raoul's dad and his other siblings. They were always asking Christine questions if she feels "right" with Raoul. She knew that his family resented the fact that Christine was a ballerina and it bothered them that Raoul was with a girl bellow his class level. Christine could not be herself around Raoul's family. Christine especially hated when Raoul's cousins would whisper about Christine and how they wished she went with the Phantom. Christine barely spoken to Raoul that morning and took longer to get ready than usual.
"Christine, what is the matter with you today?" Raoul asked.
Christine then held tightly onto Raoul. She leaned her head onto Raoul's chest and wet tears fell down his shirt.
"Christine, how long have you been feeling this?" Raoul asked.
"Months now Raoul, months." Christine choked up.
Raoul's voice was very neutral when it came to situations like this. In fact, he is usually pretty boring, especially when Raoul and I go to his family parties. He doesn't express his enthusiasm that I am his fiance! However, he gave me shelter, and protection from, him.
"Christine, you don't have to go today. I'll just explain that you were very tired and not feeling well today, alright?"
"Yes, thank you Raoul." Christine told him.
Raoul gave Christine a light kiss on the cheek and walked out of the door. Christine then got into some comfortable clothing. He saws his carriage ride off with mixed emotions. She felt that Raoul was emotionless at the fact that Christine did not want to attend the party. On the other hand, she was glad he was okay with her staying home. Christine decided to take advantage of the nice day, and go out shopping. Christine did not take a carriage, and walked to the shoppes. She saw a young couple looking into the window of a jewelry shoppe, and was envious. Why can't I be that happy with Raoul? Christine ran away from that area as far as possible. She cried in a cold, dark alley. Christine looked like a innocent, tortured animal that any person would want to help. Christine stopped crying and went back into the real world. Christine bought some roses and decided to visit her father's tomb. When she got there, Christine walked slowly to her father's resting place, and set down the roses. Christine prayed for a minute or so, and stood up. She looked at the name plate: Daae. Christine was hoping for something, something she would have never wanted back on any other day. She started singing.
"Angel of Music, I denied you, turning from true, beauty."
There was no response, she kept on singing until it was obvious the Phantom was not there. Christine wanted the Opera Ghost to take her away in his arms forever. Then again, what about Raoul? She started to cry in the middle of the graveyard. There was no one there to comfort her. Christine got up and walked through the gates of the graveyard and a carriage just happened to be there. It took her home and Christine gave the man a few francs. Christine cleaned herself up and got into her nightgown. Christine then stared into dead space as she was laying on the bed. Christine eventually passed out. While Christine was sleeping, she had a rather bizarre dream. It was a place she had never forgotten about: the Phantom's lair! At first, Christine was scared, but the Phantom walked up to her and greeted her warmly. The Phantom extended his hand to her, and she willingly accepted. She stared into his eyes and they started to make love, for no apparent reason.
In Belgium, Erik was dreaming the same thing. He woke up, realizing that all it will ever be is a dream. Erik went upstairs to the dining hall, and saw Arzu petting a cat. Erik knew how much Arzu adored cats, she was one of the few people able to tolerate cats. Arzu noticed Erik and told the cat to get off of her lap. Erik had a very neutral look on his face. He usually was morbidly depressed or on few occasions, very happy. Arzu had never seen Erik like this.
Arzu placed her hand on the masked side of Erik's face. "What is wrong, Erik?"
Erik looked down at her and said nothing. He initiated a kiss. Arzu was shocked that Erik would even consider doing that. After they stopped kissing, Arzu stared into Erik's blue eyes with her green ones. She blushed slightly.
"Erik, are you feeling alright?" Arzu asked.
"Arzu, I have not felt this good in a long time." Erik replied.
"Erik, I have to tell you something."
"Anything."
"Well, the civil war thing, it ended peacefully."
"Who one?"
"No one. Both my father and brother have agreed to split their power and their land to each other."
"So you can go back?"
Arzu frowned and turned away. "No Erik, I can't." she told him.
"Why? The war is over!"
"Both my father and brother have rejected me." She looked down
"Why is that Arzu?" Erik said as he lifted her face up with his fingers on Arzu's chin.
"Well, I did not support either side for one thing, and it was because of-"
"Me?"
"Yes. My father wanted to be the only person to use your services. He was jealous that you have helped others as well. I also did not agree to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom."
"Arzu, I could go away and you would be able to resume your life."
"I don't want to Erik. I want to stay here, be with you!"
Erik turned his head. "How can you love a beast?"
Arzu turned his head. "Because the beast has a sexy mind."
They started to kiss each other and were almost in a trance. Erik had not been in a trance like this since his days with Christine. They got out of the trance once they heard a knock at the door. Reza answered it. It was Ledoux.
"I heard the good news." Ledoux said cheerfully.
"Isn't it wonderful?" Arzu asked him.
"Yes, good morning Erik!"
"Good morning." Erik said quietly. Ledoux nodded and went to his room.
"Do you wish to enter my room?" Erik asked.
"Nothing would make me happier." Arzu replied.