In Time~Phantom of the Opera

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

"Today we will be visiting the Eiffel tower......" The guide went on and on unaware how nobody really cared about the background info and all which was pretty funny.

I caught up with Mick and the group right in time. "Aye dude, we need to talk" I pulled him aside as the bus was being boarded.

"What's up Jaq?" he plainly replied. Good act jerk.

"Why did you tell James I've been acting strange?" I crossed my arms giving him my usual pissed glare.

Mick rolled his eyes stuffing his hands into his black OBEY sweater. "Well it's true Jackie. You haven't been acting yourself like for real" he argued

"God damn, you're such an ass. At least James is coming so I won't have to deal with your bull" Wow I was being pretty rude. I really haven't been acting myself at least I knew why though. He wouldn't understand.

Hurt filled Mick's eyes from my bitter insult "Well ain't that just great for you. Guess you don't need me anymore" he started making his way onto the bus ignoring me.

What have I done, Mick was my best guy friend. We knew eachother since birth like he was my brother and now this whole thing was breaking our friendship up.

"MICK!" I darted over to him trying to get his attention but he pretended I was not there. "Please I'm sorry for acting like a douche bag. I get what you're saying and it's all true okay I admit it"

Mick refused to acknowledge me being in his presence. Why couldn't I just keep my mouth shut.

"Mick I need you, you are my best friend please don't do this. This is over the deep end like seriously Mick. Please you are my legit my best friend" I pleaded nearing the water works.

Mick gave in hugging me but only to calm me down "Jacqueline I swear if you ever say what you said about me again I will end our friendship forever" he threatened giving me one more chance.

I squealed as I jumped on him wrapping my legs around him hugging him tightly. "Yay thank you Mick I promise I won't" I pecked all around his face making scrunch up his nose in disgust.

"Okay that's enough Jackie. You got a bf" Mick pried me off of him setting me in my seat on the bus.

I giggled like a happy little 5 year old who just succeeded in a game of Candyland. "Sorry fwiend" Mick just rolled his eyes chuckling at me.

During the Eiffel tower tour Mick stayed by my side like a true best friend, I have no clue why I had to overreact about our friendship but you know he was like a brother to me.

Halfway through the tour I felt like we were being followed. I tried to shake the thoughts from my head so I wouldn't ruin what I had just fixed with Mick but the feeling kept growing making me feel anxious.

"Feel free to look around for the next 30 minutes but please return back to the bus after"

Mick and I wandered off. O course he happened to notice how anxious I was. "Oh god here we go again" he sighed with a look of annoyance

I tucked a piece of hair behind my ear forcing on a smile "Dude come on it's nothing, I was just um.." I thought for a moment trying to figure out a good cover "Thinking about James"

Mick raised an eyebrow surprised "Oh really? Okay um" his phone went of "lovely why does my mom has to call now?" he looked at me holding up his finger as he walked aside to take his call leaving me alone.

The feeling then suddenly grew stronger than ever until I felt a firm hand grab my wrist. I screeched out loud while a hand covered my mouth silencing me as it pulled me into the shadows. Not again.

I turned seeing a man who may have been Persian or Turkish or something like that. He wore a strange black hat, a black and white Victorian suit and bow almost like the phantom's, a black cloak, and a black cane that seemed to be used only for looks. His face was clean and young maybe 30 and his brown eyes were bold with fire but not like fire the Phantom had.

Freeing my mouth he pulled off his black leather glove holding out his hand to me "I am Nadir" His strong Persian accent was quite lulling

Nadir? Why did that sound so familiar?

Out of shock I kept my mouth shut with eyes full of fear. Yet why did I not escape when he freed me?

He silently snickered putting his glove back on giving up on our intro or whatever it was. Returning to his serious look he spoke on "Perhaps you are wondering who I truly am"

His hand pulled me deeper into the shadows of the alley "I am a ghost, a ghost who is free to roam the streets of only Paris" he explained "Maybe you have heard of me from a story, a story of the Phantom of the Opera"

Oh great here we go, so that's where I heard of him. I coughed quietly with a shy nod of the head.

"I am a dear friend of the Phantom, the story is a bit too long , however I must inform you that I too have unfinished business and the only way I can be free is if you help me fulfill them through the Phantom himself." He leaned on the wall crossing his arms waiting for me to respond.

I scratched my head, this was all too much and way too fast. "Oh" was all I could force out.

"I understand you are in shock dear but please listen. There is a problem. The phantom will be very hard to tame (you sure?). His temper is very harsh and he is easily angered." He slowly stood back up straight "I am the only one who can go into the depths of the opera house and back, I will check up on you two and help you get him to succeed his task"

He held out his hand once more but this time it was clothed in cool black leather. I shook his hand accepting his deal to help him fulfill his business as well. I am far too nice.

"Now dear, I must also inform you, you are one of many who have attempted this. There is a danger but I will do my best to assist you. Just know I cannot protect you from everything, I am but a ghost so please do not rely fully on me" He bowed his head releasing my hand.

He then studied me up and down while he nodded his head in approval "He was right, you are very beautiful. Quite exquisite beauty" he looked into my eyes luring me into his spell but it was not intentional. Stupid,dark,mysterious victorian ghost dudes.

"Your eyes are very unique as well, they suit you" He gave a soft complementing smile until he realized I was caught under his gaze. Awkwardly he drew his eyes down to his cane trying to bring me back to my senses.

I cleared my throat as I finally spoke up now bravely "Well um thank you uh Nadir, I am Jacqueline by the way" I smiled shyly finally introducing myself.

Nadir returned a smile bowing his head politely once more "You are very welcome my dear Jacqueline" He offered his hand "Now come mademoiselle your friend will be looking for you" I took his gentle hand letting him lead me me back into the light.

"Hey my mom just called" I turned my head to Mick then back to Nadir but he disappeared in that moment as if he was never even there.

"Mom?" Mick stared at me in confusion "Jaq you look like you've seen a ghost or something" he chuckled. Ironic Mick really ironic.

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Sorry for a late update. I finally finished summer school then I updated or more like finished a popular book on my other account now I gotta update other stories to lol but I will work on this mostly as well.

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