Her Beloved

Chapter 15

Only 3 days. Shouldn't be bad right? WRONG! 3 days of agony. 3 days of flirts from Pierre talking about it. 3 days of Scarlett talking about Erik and I. 3 days of me, thinking about what he's going to do to me at the masquerade.

-2 days before the masquerade-

"Elise calm down! You're gonna faint!" Scarlett yelled at me as I was hyperventilating. "ITS TOMORROW AND WHATS ERIK GONNA DO AND WHATS PIERRE GONNA DO???!!"Scarlett sighs and groans. "Listen. Pierre is not going to propose or try anything. Erik is with you and you just say he's the dude from South of Paris or whatever. If he tries anything say, 'Oh sorry. I have a boyfriend.'" I calm down and laugh a little. "Ok. Im still worried that Erik is going to try something at the party... Like try to hurt Pierre or something...." Scarlett was about to say something.... But then changed her mind. "I think he is Elise. He is Erik." I nodded and put my head on the table. "Well, I have to get back to work. The Opera House isn't going to clean itself!" She chuckles to herself and walks out. Ayesha slips in before she closes the door all the way. "Oh hello little one. I haven't seen you in a while." She meows and I pick her up. "You seem to be the only sane person here. Or thing." Suddenly Pierre opens the door without a knock. I jump and so does Ayesha. I put my hand over my racing heart. "Jesus Pierre! You startled me!" He laughs a little and bows his head. "My apologies. I came to check in on you like always. And I was wondering if perhaps you would like to accompany me tonight for an outing. Just once before the masquerade tomorrow." I think about it for a second. Then someone sings those few lyrics that tug at my heart strings...

I am your Angel of Music... Come to me Angel of Music....

I gasp and Pierre doesn't seem to hear it. "Well?" I sigh to make it seem like I am disappointed. "I sorry but I can't. I have things to discuss with Alice and Scarlett. Rehearsals have gotten in the way of negotiation. You will forgive me won't you?" I give him a sad look. I see him turn red and he chuckles. "But of course. We do have all night tomorrow! Until then my dear." I smile and he walks out. After a few seconds of him walking out, I bolted to the door and locked it. 'If Erik comes, no one can come in.' I turn to the mirror. My Erik keeps singing.

I am your Angel of Music.... Come to me Angel of Music....

'Why now? Really Erik?' I walk to the mirror and open it. "You know Erik, You could've just told me not to go instead of sin-" I looked up. No ones there. "E-" A black shadow takes me into its arms and puts a finger on my lip. "Shush." I black out.

I wake up slowly but surely. I panic and realize Im in his lair. 'Jesus Christ Erik. Really?' I stand up and he is sitting in a chair petting Ayesha. "Good morning." I run my hand through my hair. "Uh hi. Why am I here?" Erik puts her down. "Well today is the masquerade-" I gasp and scream. "Today is the masquerade! Erik I have to go!" Erik stands up and cracks his knuckles. "Elise, that is precisely why I have brought you here. We must discuss." 'Good Lord.' I groan. "Well I need my dress Erik!" I was starting to get angry. He has a blank expression on his face. "Look in the dresser." He points to the large dresser some what near the bed. 'I had no idea that was there.' I roll my eyes and open it. Many gorgeous dresses including my dress. "How did you...?" Erik smirks and comes over to take the dress. "Being an Opera Ghost, it is quite easy to take without being noticed." I cross my arms. "That doesn't mean you can. Ask me next time and I'll give it to you honey!" He raises an eyebrow and sets the dress down, hanging over the bed. "I didn't think you would." I smile and sit by the dress. "If you ask me something I'll do it. It depends though." Erik seems very intrigued in this. 'He better not be a perv or something.' "What do you mean it depends?" Our eyes meet. "Well, it can't be over the top. Like if you wanted me to kill someone, which I know won't happen you'd do it yourself, I would say HELL NO." He chuckles at my response. "Ah alright." He looks to the mannequin. "Erik." He looks back at me. "Yes songbird?" I look at the mannequin. "I don't look that pretty." Erik obviously looks uncomfortable but then sits next to me, moving the dress. "Well. Elise. You must be going. That fo- Pierre... Will be looking for you. As will everyone else.... I will escort you back." I take a breath to speak but then stop. "Ok."

Erik sets the dress down ever so carefully in the gondola, and then helps me in. He rows and I look out on the lake. He glances back me sometimes to see what I'm doing. Every time I look away. We get out and Erik still carries the dress. "I can carry the dress Erik. Its not heavy." I giggle and he looks down at me. "Its not like me to do this but alright." He hands me the dress and I carry it to the mirror. He opens the mirror for me and I hesitate. I look back at Erik. He looks at me. 'I wish I could just kiss the man.' I shake my head and step in my room without a word. "I'll be waiting for you on stage in a few short hours Elise. I nod and shut the mirror. Ayesha is sitting on the table with her tail coiled round her leg. "Todays the day Ayesha." She meows and purrs when I pet her. I set down the dress and admire its beauty. 'Don't mess up tonight Elise. Act like a woman for once in your life.' I take a deep inhale, and then exhale. "Alright. Lets do this."

A/N: GUYS TELL ME IF ITS GOING TOO FAST AND IF THIS BOOK IS SHIT HELP MEEEEE! Sorry Im freaking out over nothing. Keep reading lovelies!