Her Beloved

Chapter 11

A/N: The dress above is Elise's dress but in a gold color. Yes it is from Cinderella. Yes I had no idea what else to put. Also it doesn't have the thick straps with butterflies.
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"No." He doesn't even look at me. "Erik come on!" 'This stubborn man.' "I said no Elise. That is final." He keeps writing, which is probably his opera. I roll my eyes and smirk. I wrap my arms around his neck and lean on him. "Please?~" He pauses and I can see him blushing. "Fine. But I have something to attend to that night. I shall leave you early." I squeal and hug him. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I give him a big kiss on the cheek and look to the mannequin. 'Creepy.' I skip happily away and I swear I could see him smile. "Oh and Erik!" He turns around. 'This is it.' I mouth to him, "I love you." He understood. His mouth dropped to the floor. I smiled faintly and skipped away. "Yes it worked!" I squeal happily and hurry to the mirror. 'What that a bad idea? Nah.' I shrug and just as I was going to open the mirror, I see Pierre and Scarlett talking. She doesn't look at all happy. "Why is a bad idea?! Does she love someone else?!" Pierre exclaims. Scarlett puts a finger to his lip. "Thats my girl." I whisper.

"Yes in-fact she does! He lives in another part of France." He sighs and groans. "But I love her! Surely that man can't give her what I can!" She laughs. "Let me talk to her about it." He nods reluctantly and walks out. I slowly open the mirror. "You saw that didn't you." I nod and step out. "What the hell what he talking about?!" She sighs. "He wants to propose to you which is the dumbest idea ever, so I told him that you love another. Speaking of, did he say yes?" My face flushes. "FUCK NO IM NOT MARRYING THAT WEIRDO!" I almost yell but Scarlett hushes me. "Shh! Its ok I'll make sure he won't. What did Erik say!" I calm down. "At first he said no, but I made him say yes. And I told him.... I loved him..." Scarlett's eyes widen. "Oh my God! What did he do?! How did you say it?!" I laugh a little. "Well I mouthed it to him and his jaw just dropped. It was cute." I smile. 'One day I'll be with him living happily ever after.' "Elise thats amazing! I ship it so much. I have to make a ship name!" I shoo her out. "Yea yea whatever. I need some alone time." She laughs. "Yea ok. See you later." I shut the door just before Ayesha comes running in. "I've been wondering where you have gone missy!" I pick her up and put her on my table. "You have been with Erik more often huh." I put my head down and she rubs herself against me. I close my eyes and decide to take a nap. After about 30 minutes, I wake up to chocolates and flowers on my table.

"What the hell...?" I read the note that comes with it. It says: "Hello my Dear Elise! I saw you have fallen asleep, so I left you a small gift. I hope you enjoy! Also I was thinking perhaps you could join me for dinner tonight? If you are still resting I understand, but please consider it. I await for your response patiently. Love, Pierre." I read it over a few times. "Oh lord. I can't say no! Its late afternoon, so I have probably 2 hours." I groan. "Erik will be jealous." An idea comes to mind. 'I'll say I don't feel well, and just eat chocolate like a fat ass.' I laugh a little and Pierre comes in. "Elise, good evening." He bows his head and I curtesy. "Pierre, I would happily join you for dinner tonight, but Im afraid I'm feeling a little under the weather." Pierre smiles and nods. "I completely understand. Feel better my mon cher." He kisses my hand and walks out. I wipe my hand on my dress. 'I like his affection but like ew.' Ayesha meows, and I look for her. "I see you have hidden little one. Where could you be?" Ayesha comes out of no where and jumps onto my shoulders. "There you are." I kiss her head. I open the box the chocolates and smell it. 'Smells good. I can't remember the time someone gave me chocolate out of the blue.' I pop one in my mouth and almost die. "Jesus Christ I'm in heaven what type of torture to my waist line is this." I search the box.

"No calorie count. Welp, Its my cheat day." 'You say that everyday. Quiet brain.' I eat a few more and pet Ayesha. "I should get Erik a gift..." I stretch and put on a different dress and cloak. "You're coming with me." I put Ayesha in a saddle bag, and put a bag of francs in too. "Make sure to make little noise ok?" She meows in response. 'So quiet.' I quickly hurry out the door, and past many people to head into town. 'Its about sunset. I should hurry.' I fast walk into town and look for an art shop. "Aha!" I go into a medium size shop and look around. A man in his mid 30's comes up to me with glasses and a smock on. "Excuse Mademoiselle, do you need help with anything?" He had a thick french accent. "Oh no Im alright Monsieur." I smile and he walks away. I use a basket I picked up to carry quills, ink, fresh parchment, and wax for Erik. 'That should be good. Wait!' I see a roll of black ribbon and pick it up. 'Perfect.' I go to the register and pay for everything then head back to the Opera House. As I walk around the corner, I am stopped by 3 men. They reek of alcohol.

"Where are you going mademoiselle in such a hurry?" I scoff. "Away from you, excuse me." One of the older ones stop me and lift up my chin. "Feisty aren't ya?" 'Ugh men.' "Don't touch me." I snap at him, and they grab my arms. "Suit yourself." I elbow 2 of them right in the stomach, and kick the other in the crotch. "Assholes!" I ran away from them, straight into the Opera House. It turns out I ran into a different/secret way, and I am greeted by Erik with a Punjab lasso in his hands.