His Other Lover

by bjrcarebear

Jemma is a dancing prodigy, and a tragic orphan. Every night her feet are onstage, her heart is out in the crowd, wishing that for just a moment she could see her parents there, smiling and proud. But she knows this will never happen and instead it is the Phantom of the Opera that she starts to see watching her from behind the curtains.

20. Chapter 19- Yes, No, Maybe, I Don't Know

This is even shorter than the last chapter, but another filler. The next chapter should be longer.

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Chapter 19
"E-excuse me?" I wasn't to sure if I heard William right.

William stopped doing the demi plet and got down on one knee. A few people turned to look at us. "Ejemmaline Marie Leon, I may not have known you for very long, but I have known you long enough to know that you are the love of my life. Jemma, will you do the honor of becoming my wife?"

By now everyone had stopped what they were doing to turn to look at us. "Yes! Say yes!" The crowd shouted. I turned to look at Madame Giry, but she was looking up at box 5. Oh my gosh, what if Erik was seeing this?

I looked over at Christine who was shaking her head and smiling wildly. Staring at her, I blurted out the unintended word, "Yes." I looked down at William with realization at what I just said. "Wa-"

William stood up and reached into his pocket. He fetched out a black velvet box, and inside, there was a silver band with a small diamond. He slipped it onto my finger and everyone cheered.

I hung my head in regret. What on earth did I just do?

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My question for you all- What do you think Erik will say later on?