Chapter 9: Before Don Juan Triumphant

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Disclaimer: If you haven't got it by now, please get some help.... I DON'T OWN PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!!!!!!!!!

“You really don’t care?” he asked.

“No, I don’t at all, it isn’t that bad anyway.” I said. “I’m sorry I betrayed your trust, but I needed to see.” It took me a moment to realize that I was still holding his mask over my heart. I held the mask out to him, expecting him to grab it back. I did not, however, expect him to take my hand and use it to pull me closer to him. I gasped and tripped over my own feet, only to catch myself using Erik’s shoulder to balance myself again. I automatically looked up and found myself trapped in his steady gaze. Our faces were only inches apart and I could feel his warm breath on my face as he whispered “Thank you, Isa.” He hesitated for a moment before pressing a soft kiss to my cheek, making my breath catch. Erik straightened up quickly and cleared his throat and said “I must prepare for the performance.” I nodded, I had almost forgotten that this was the night Erik would win Christine’s heart, or at least attempt to do so. Erik disappeared to get ready and I was left waiting for the event that would change our lives forever.

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Erik’s POV:

I adjusted my wig and slipped on the black mask of Don Juan. Tonight, I would win, tonight Christine would be mine.

“Erik, you can’t do this!” Isa pleaded, appearing at the top of the stairs. “There is a plot to kill you and there are at least a hundred armed guards!

“There you go again, telling me what I can and can not do.” I sighed. “My dear, I think you have forgotten whose opera house this is. I can do whatever I want.”

“Erik, I don’t want them to hurt you.” She said. “Your opera house or not, you aren’t immortal, I know I can’t stop you but please PLEASE be careful!”

“I promise to be careful.” I said, looking into her eyes I saw tears forming in her eyes, much to my shock. It then occurred to me that Isa only cried for me. She never shed a tear when she was hurt or when I screamed at her, only when she was worried about me! Is this what it feels like? I thought To be cared about?    

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