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Chapter 28

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Chapter 28 (Understudy?)

(Elise)

Jonathan looked at the familiar blonde man skeptically, he then looked at me.

"Alright you two, let's start from the beginning." Jonathan sighed.

I walked to the stairs and I felt someone take my hand in theirs. I looked and it was the blonde man's hand. He smirked as he walked me up the stairs.

We began reading our lines. His voice captured me in how he spoke, there was only one person who could do that. I squinted my eyes trying to see if my suspicions were right.

The blonde hair, no scar, but the same blue eyes that capture my heart with every glance. It must be Phillip! There's no one else it could be.

After he and I got through the majority of our lines, Jonathan dismissed me and the mysterious man so he could work with the rest of the cast. I quickly jogged to backstage.

The blonde man followed me. Suddenly he caught up to me, his arm wrapped around my waist. Without anyone noticing he pulled me into one of Phillip's secret passages. The door closed behind us.

I freed myself from his grasp. Turning around to look at him, he caught my lips with his. I melted into his arms. Soon realizing what was happening I pushed myself away from him.

"What do you think you're doing?!" I shouted.

He smirked at me. Crossing his arms he almost waited for me to say something else. I shrugged and awaited him to explain himself.

"Do you not recognize me?" He grinned slyly.

"It can't be!" I spoke breathlessly.

"Yes it is I, the famous opera ghost, Phillip Destler!" He bowed gracefully.

"But how did you make yourself look so different?" I asked astonished.

"I found some stage makeup and a wig, and somehow I got this result." He pointed to where his scar should be.

I hesitantly held my hand up to his cheek. When I touched his cheek he closed his eyes. I couldn't help but miss his scar. I took off his wig wanting to see the real Phillip again.

"I prefer the real you." I smiled softly.

(Phillip)

"And I love you!" I smiled.

"I love you too!" She kissed me.

She pulled away all too quickly.

"I do have to ask, why did you become the understudy?" She asked curiously.

"Renee somehow roped me into it. They were hard pressed for an understudy, she said she knew someone who could fill in if needed. I had no idea she meant me." I explained.

"Well I'm glad she chose you! But I do have to wonder... Why isn't Matthew here?" She seemed concerned.

"Who can say? Still there's something off about him, I don't want you to ever be alone with him. Okay?" I asked her sternly.

"Okay, I wouldn't want to be alone with him anyway, the thought of that scares me." She shuttered.

I pulled her close to me.

"It's alright, darling. I'll protect you." I promised her.

She hugged me tightly. We stood there for a long while, holding each other. I felt Elise shiver.