A Song In The Dark

The Phantom is Alive

Ada sat with Erik in the living room area, "Are you hungry? I have lunch." Erik cracked a smile, "I would like it, thank you." Ada stood up and walked towards the basket, as Erik watched her, she was wearing a light blue dress with a tint of mint green. Her dusted blond hair was in a loose braid. "Your beautiful" uttered to her softly. Ada froze and turned around he face was blushed, "No I'm not I'm plain, my hair is always a mess I have weight I could lose, I'm not like you're Christine." Erik tensed up at her name, Ada noticed and quickly changed the topic. "Do you want something to drink?" Erik shook his head, she was comparing herself to Christine he tried to figure out why but couldn't. "You should audition."
"For what?"
"My Opera."
She blushed again "I am not a singer."
"Maybe not but you are a exceptional violinist." Ada snickered, "They wouldn't give me a chance."
"They will if I have anything to say about it." Ada chewed her lip "Here is your lunch." She handed him a plate her green eyes met his, "Why don't you eat?" She asked softly thinking of how thin he was. "Well, since you destroyed my morphine I have been very hungry."
Ada looked down, "I'm sorry."
"No, I should thank you. For as long as I can remember I've been on it."
"Even with Christine?"
Erik ran his fingers through his hair he really wished that she would stop talking about Christine. "Yes even with Christine."

"Am I on time for lunch?" The persians voice asked from the entrance of the flat. "Woah! You have a girl with you!"
Ada looked at the man she could feel herself blush, she heard a low growl come from Erik, "Of what do I owe this unfortunate pleasure?"
"Aw dont be bitter Erik I just wanted to say hello. Would you be a gentleman and introduce this beautiful girl to me?"
Erik rolled his eyes, "Nadir, this is Ada. Ada this is Nadir."
"See that wasnt that hard," Nadir joked giving a slight bow.

"I didnt know you had any other friends." Ada told Erik, he lashed a cold glare at her, "Sorry that sounded better in my head." Ada snicked as Erik switched his glare to the Persian.
Nadir turned to walk away. "Daroga," Erik snapped, Nadir turned his head "Give this to my new managers." Erik ordered to the daroga handing him a white envelope lined with black with a red seal. Ada gave a little laugh, "The opera ghost is back in business."

"So what was in the famous opera ghost note this time?" Ada laughed. Erik smiled giving a warm chuckle, "I just told them welcome to my opera house and that you are to have a tryout this Thursday."

Ada squealed, "Oh my goodness Erik! That is my dream! Thank you."
Erik gave a slight smile and nod.
"Erik I want to get in by myself I appreciate the tryout but I want them to want me." Ada stated gently. "I understand, and you won't need my help to get in you are amazing."

"Do you really think so?"

"Yes, yes I do."