Erik and Christine: Loves Secret (A Phantom of the Opera Story)

Chapter 38

At the Mansion a few hours later, Madame Giry, Meg, Emily, and Ralph are anxiously waiting for the Doctor to finish examining on Christine. They then look at the door as Eliza leaves the room and walks towards them. Madame Giry stands up and asks, "Is Christine alright? I heard something happened in the village."

"Yes, Mame," Eliza replied. "The doctor is still examining her right now."

"What do you mean?" asks Meg.

"What did she tell you?" Ralph questions Eliza. "What happened?"

"I was walking down the square just taking a walk when I saw Christine, Eliza replied. "She looked as if she was not only upset, but she looked really pale and in pain. When I called for her, she said my name then fell to her knees looking at me, but it also looked like she couldn't see me."

"Then what happened?" asked Madame Giry.

"She recognized who I was, but then she fainted," Eliza replied.

"Oh my God," Meg says in a soft voice as she is shocked and concerned about her best friend.

At the same time, a doctor gives her a liquid medication to help her. As this is happening, Christine's uncle bursts through the doors of Ralph and Emily's room. "I came as quickly as I could," Gabriel says as he is breathing heavily.

"Where's Charlotte and Alex?" asks Madame Giry.

"They're at the mansion," Gabriel replied. "I didn't want to wake them up and tell them that I was coming here. Besides, I think it would be best if Charlotte is not stressed and doesn't know about this yet."

"Really why?" asks Ralph.

"I'll tell you later," Gabriel replied. He then walks toward them. "Right now, my only concern is my niece. So is she ok? What happened?"

"Don't know," answers Eliza. "As soon as I and a man from the village Brough her in, I asked for the doctor to come and help."

"And how long has he been in there?" asks Gabriel.

"It's been six hours since she fainted, but he got there about and has been in there with her for about five hours," Eliza replied. "She still hasn't woken up yet."

"Oh god," Emily sighs as she is shocked by what Eliza described. Suddenly Christine's bedroom door opens, and the Doctor with his bags appears. As he quietly closes the door, everyone stares at him; they then walk towards him as the Doctor does in return.

At the same time, Christine is breathing heavily, as she is beginning to what appears to be a nightmare. In this dream, he finds herself in a room, similar to the dressing room at the Opera House. "What? Where am I?" Christine asks herself. As she turns to try and leave the room, she stops as she hears voices in echos. She hears someone screaming in pain. "Sh! It's alright," says someone in the distance. "It's almost here. Don't think about anything else." The person screams in pain once more. "What's that sound?" Christine asks herself once more. As the person continues to scream in pain, a small light appears and catches Christine's attention. She squints her eyes as she is curious about what is beyond and behind that light. She decides to walk towards that light to see what it might be.

At the same time, Madame Giry, Gabriel, Meg, Ralph, Emily, and Eliza stand in front of the Doctor. "Is everything ok?" asks Madame Giry.

"Is she going to be alright?" asks Gabriel.

"She's going to be alright," replied the Doctor. "She just had an anxiety attack. Nothing major."

"Oh thank God," sighs Madame Giry as she places her hand on her chest and closes her eyes. Everyone else is relieved; however, Emily and Eliza notice a look on the Doctor's face. "However, I am a little concerned and have a couple of questions I need to ask you all," the Doctor adds.