A/N: Last one for today, simply because you've caught up with us, just about. As always, I own nothing.
Sarah Wilkins **Meanwhile, I've finally gotten ready for the day when Meg appears, grinning** Are you coming to watch rehearsals? We can find a spot where Carlotta won't see you, and then after tea Mama and I will take you shopping... *I nod and smile* That sounds like a great idea! *I follow her toward the stage*
Christine Julia Destler *I see you going off and say goodbye to Madame Giry before catching up to you* Hey!
Sarah Wilkins *Meg turns around first* Hi! Ready for rehearsals?
Christine Julia Destler *I smile and nod* Yep!
Sarah Wilkins (Meg) Good! And, I hope you don't mind, but with the Carlotta drama and everything, Mama would like you to stick to just dancing and singing with the chorus...I hope you don't mind-*squeals* is that...what I think it is? *She points to the ring on your finger*
Christine Julia Destler *I shake my head* Oh, it's perfectly fine! *I look at my ring and nod* Yeah! I'm getting married!
Sarah Wilkins *She just squeals again and hugs you* Congratulations!
Christine Julia Destler *I giggle and hug her back* Oh, thank you Meg!
Sarah Wilkins *After we squeal and dance some more, we continue toward the stage*
Christine Julia Destler *When we get there, I smile big, seeing all the dancers on stage*
Sarah Wilkins *Meg quickly shows me to a seat towards the middle and not quite front row so Carlotta can't see me and then takes you up onto the stage*
Christine Julia Destler *I follow her onto the stage, looking around*
Sarah Wilkins *I sit back and take in my surroundings, waiting for the rehearsals to start. As I'm looking toward Box Five, I see Raoul sitting in the shadows, watching as well. He doesn't seem to see me, and I make a mental note to keep my eye on him.*
Christine Julia Destler *When the rehearsals start, I begin dancing along with Meg and the others, I smile and glance at you but keep focused*
Sarah Wilkins *I smile back but keep looking up at Raoul every few minutes. From this distance, it's hard for me to read his face, but quite a few times I see him bury his head in his hands and rub his eyes*
Christine Julia Destler *I see you look up at box five often and smirk, thinking it's GERRY phantom, not knowing it's actually Raoul*
Sarah Wilkins *The more I watch Raoul, the more part of me wants to question him further. But remembering the events from before, I stay in my seat*
Christine Julia Destler *After a while, we take a little break and I go up to you* Hey... I saw you looking up at box five... *Smirks a little and sits next to you* Is GERRY phantom up there, or something?
Sarah Wilkins *I shake my head and whisper* No...it's Raoul...*I glance up at him again, and see his head is in his hands again*
Christine Julia Destler *I look up and see him a little and whispers back* Raoul? What is he doing here? *Starts to stand up a little, trying to get a better look*
Sarah Wilkins *I pull you down* Most likely he's with Carlotta...*I roll my eyes*
Christine Julia Destler *I sit back down and look at you* Oh...
Sarah Wilkins *Just then I see him acting as though he's searching for someone, then frown a bit before sitting back down. He leans an elbow on the railing and is now facing the direction where we are. I freeze, trying not to be noticed.*
Christine Julia Destler *I glance up and see him, and get lower in my seat*
Sarah Wilkins *A look of recognition appears in his face, but then Madame Giry can be heard calling everyone back to the stage, and he turns his attention back to the rehearsals*
Christine Julia Destler *I hurry back up to the stage, keeping an eye on Raoul*
Sarah Wilkins *I go back to watching both you and Raoul, but then Carlotta makes her grand entrance on the stage once again. She looks up at Box Five and waves, and I see Raoul slowly wave back. I have to struggle to keep from smiling at the look of apprehension on his face*
Christine Julia Destler *I see Carlotta and roll my eyes slightly but listens to her sing a bit before bringing my attention back to Raoul*
Sarah Wilkins *As the hours pass and as I study Raoul, it's becoming clear to me how unhappy Raoul seems with his life. I also notice that he seems to be watching you as well, and I make a mental note to warn you and your phantom. Just then, it appears that rehearsals are over, and I see the Giry's heading toward me, you close behind*
Christine Julia Destler *I come over to you and whispers* Did you find anything out about Raoul? I noticed he was looking in my direction a lot...
Sarah Wilkins *I nod* I think he's having regrets...you might want to let your phantom know to be extra alert...*I look once more in his direction, but he's disappeared. I'm relieved when Madame Giry speaks up* Tea time, girls! And then, we shop!
Christine Julia Destler *I nod at you and smile when Madame Giry says that and nod again* Awesome! Lets go... *I walk with her and you*
Sarah Wilkins *As we walk toward Madame Giry's quarters, I see the phantoms appearing from one of GERRY phantom's many passageways. I run over to GERRY phantom, and he pulls me into a hug and kiss* (GERRY phantom) Hello, beautiful...did you have a good day? *I nod, planning on sharing my worries with him later*
Christine Julia Destler *I see RAMIN phantom and tell him about Raoul. He simply nods although I know that he is very mad at the moment and I continue walking*
Sarah Wilkins *We get to Madame Giry's room, and GERRY phantom pulls out my chair for me, and as soon as I'm sitting, he sits down next to me and takes my hand under the table* (GERRY phantom) *speaking half to me, half to everyone* I was thinking...would it be too much to ask to have the wedding on the rooftop? I'd...like to make more pleasant memories up there...*I squeeze his hand, and he squeezes back* (Me) That sounds wonderful...*I smile*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom is distracted my his thoughts. As he pulls my chair out, he pulls a little too far and I end up falling on my bottom. He notices and quickly helps me up and tells me why. I simply nod and sit down*
Sarah Wilkins *Madame Giry thinks for a bit* I don't see why we can't have it there...especially since Carlotta doesn't go anywhere near the rooftop...*GERRY phantom and I smile at this, but we exchange worried looks as we watch your phantom*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom sits in his own chair and looks at you two, raising an eyebrow* Yes?
Sarah Wilkins (GERRY phantom) Nothing, nothing...unless...there's something on your mind...
Christine Julia Destler *He nods a little then looks at you* I thought you would've told him...
Sarah Wilkins (Me) I...was going to tell him later...but now that you mention it...*I turn to GERRY phantom and tell him what I had observed. I see a flash of anger enter his eyes but it quickly disappears* (GERRY phantom) I promise you this. That insolent boy is not getting anywhere NEAR the two of you. Not as long as the Phantoms of the Opera are around! *I feel goosebumps form on my arms at his determination, and I smile before taking a sip of tea*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom smiles a bit and nods* Thanks... And, besides... It's not like Christine would go back to him... *Turns to me* Right? *I pretend like my answer would be yes but smile* No, silly-goose! I'm not going back to him!
Sarah Wilkins *Madame Giry smiles a bit but then gets nervous* We should probably change the subject...walls are thin in a busy opera house...*GERRY phantom nods at this, and we change the subject to the past year and how you and I met the phantoms*
Christine Julia Destler *I can't help giggling as RAMIN phantom tells how we met*
Sarah Wilkins *Pretty soon we're all laughing at the memories, and as we finish our tea, the Giry's stand up* (Madame Giry) We had better get moving if we are going to make any progress before the stores close...*She turns to the phantoms* And I suppose you still have work to do... *GERRY phantom nods before taking her aside and telling her about his plan for the two of you. Madame Giry gives her approval* (GERRY phantom) Yes, we do still have work to do before the day is over...*He kisses my cheek before heading for his lair*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom also nods and kisses my forehead before going back with your phantom. I stand up*
Sarah Wilkins *I stand up as well, and we are soon following the Giry's to various shops, looking for all sorts of dresses and furnishings*
Christine Julia Destler *When we are done, I go to our room and plop on my bed* I. Am. So. Tired.
Sarah Wilkins *I also collapse* Same here...think we can muster enough energy for dinner?
Christine Julia Destler *I shake my head* For once, I don't think so...
Sarah Wilkins *I nod slowly and get fully on my bed, and I'm soon fast asleep*
Christine Julia Destler *I manage to get my whole bady on my bed and also fall asleep*
Sarah Wilkins *A couple hours later, I wake up to feel lips on my cheek. Smiling, I roll over and see GERRY phantom sitting on the bed next to me* (GERRY phantom) Hey there, sleepy eyes...coming to supper? *I stretch and yawn* Sure..just give me a second...*He smiles and nods, and after kissing me again he goes out into the hallway to wait*
Christine Julia Destler *I hear you two in my sleep but is too lazy and tired to get up*
Sarah Wilkins *I quietly smooth out my dress and my hair before meeting GERRY phantom in the hallway. I see your phantom approaching but decide to say nothing as GERRY phantom takes me to the dining room*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom sees I'm not up. He frowns and comes into my room. He tries waking me up but it is useless and joins you guys*
Sarah Wilkins *From our seats, we see your phantom enter alone, and as he sits, I speak up* Was she still sleeping?
Christine Julia Destler *He nods and laughs* It's the first time she didn't want to wake up...
Sarah Wilkins *I laugh as well, and we continue eating. After supper, we decide to check on you. As I enter the room, however, you're not there. GERRY enters the room after me and notices, and I see him tense up*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom enters and doesn't see him. He grows furious* Raoul- That idiot! He must've taken Christine!
Sarah Wilkins *I start to tear up, and GERRY pulls me close before whispering to me* Go to Madame Giry's quarters and wait for her there. RAMIN phantom and I will find her. Don't worry. *I nod, and he pulls me into a hug and kisses me* (Me) Be careful... *He hugs me a bit closer, and I go where he told me to*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom looks at your phantom* Where do we look first?
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom thinks a bit* The rooftop. *He quickly leads the way*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom quickly follows your phantom*
A/N: Oh, did I just leave you on a cliffhanger? Oops? Hehehe More as soon as possible! Reviews are welcome!