Chapter 11: Ransoms
A/N: I do not own Phantom of the Opera. I only own Catherine and Edward. Remember to review please.
Erik played the organ as Christine stood behind him singing. Phillip had come the day before to inform them that he had seen their children. Erik knew a ransom was coming, but he also knew Christine could read his mood and body posture easily, so he kept calm.
Nadir knocked on the door, "Erik, Christine, Meg is here with a ransom."
"We're coming," Erik growls.
Christine rubbed his shoulders, "Calm down. It's Meg not Raoul. Here put your mask on if you want, but don't do anything rash, please. Phillip said he will help get them. Let's just see what Raoul is proposing."
Erik nodded and placed the mask on his face, "Let's go."
Christine walked with Erik rubbing his upper arm the whole way. Once he sat, she sat on the arm of his chair.
"I didn't catch you all at bad time, did I?" Meg asked eyeing Erik.
"No," Christine said as Nadir walked out with refreshments.
"Phillip said he'll have you an update in about a week, but as of right now here is the ransom from Raoul." Turning to Nadir, "Edward and Catherine both said thank you for bringing the doll and compass home. They were very happy to receive them back last night."
Erik nodded reading the ransom not; Christine read too over Erik's shoulder…well arm.
Dear Christine,
I know you miss your kids and you want them back. I also know you know I didn't come
up with this on my own and that my aunt did. However, I completely agree with her. We
won't harm them because they're children. In fact, we're treating them as if their guest.
We will gladly give them back, but we don't think we will have to. In order for your
children to return to their father, you have to leave him for me. I love you and I know
you love me, but you're just scared to leave him. He can't hurt you and I'm willing to get
paperwork for me to adopt the kids that way we can be a family. What do you say?
Follow your heart and return me?
Love,
Raoul
Erik's fists clenched tightly as he through the ransom note to Nadir and Meg, "IS HE FOR REAL! HE'S HOLDING OUR CHILDREN HOSTAGE IN ORDER TO GET YOU BACK! MAKE YOU CHOICE CHRISTINE! ME OR HIM! I'LL EVEN GIVE…!"
"Hush, Erik," Christine covered his mouth with her hand, "I chose you six years ago, and I choose you now, six years later. We have a four and five year old together. I'm not leaving you or them. This is my family. I love you."
Erik sighed against her hand and nodded making Christine smile and move her hand. Once her hand was gone he asked Meg vehemently, "Have you or Phillip read that?"
"No neither of us," Meg said red with anger taking the note from Nadir. "He can't do this. I'm showing this to Phillip when I see him. We have to stop Raoul. I've never see Christine happier than when she is with you."
"This boy is a fool," Nadir commented shaking his head.
Christine was stroking Erik's hair softly, "Meg you need to go. Erik is quite angry right now. I'll be up later if he'll let me."
"IF I LET YOU?! I'M NOT YOUR KEEPER CHRISTINE BUT YOUR HUSBAND!"
"That is not what I meant."
"I'm gonna go now," Meg fled the room.
Nadir followed, "I'll escort you to the door."