Hide No Longer

Chapter 20

I don't own the phantom fo the opera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just my characters!!!!!!!!!!! I don't own the song either by the way!!!!!!! Or the lyrics!!!!!!!! ENJOY!

Chapter 20 (I Believe My Heart)

(Phillip)

"Renee!" I shouted as I ran to her office hoping she would be there.

I barged into her office and she looked up from her desk at me.

"Renee if you could help me that would be lovely! But hurry Elise will be headed to the garden any minute!" I spoke with panic in my voice.

She stood up and walked over to me with a grin spread across her face.

"Oh Phillip dear, you can come up with an elaborate idea for her, yet you can't tie a bow tie." She giggled.

"Ha ha, yes it's truly funny Renee." I huffed.

She finished with the bow tie and I checked my suit making sure no wrinkles had formed.

"How do I look?" I asked.

"Dashing, quite dashing dear." She smiled.

"Thank you for this Renee, and for everything." I smiled down at her.

"It's a pleasure Phillip darling, now off you go! She'll be there any second!" She shooed me.

I ran out of the office and took a short cut to the garden. I turned on all the lights in the garden and made sure everything was perfect.

(Elise)

 I adorned the beautiful white lace dress Phillip gave to me and let my wavy curls cascade over my shoulders. I couldn't help but wonder what Phillip had planned for tonight. Once I had deemed myself appropriate to leave me room I opened the door. 

As I opened the door the opera house was dark. I walked through the dimly lit hallway watching my every step to stop myself from stumbling. I carefully reached for the doorknob to the door leading to the garden. 

Once I opened the door I was shocked by what I saw. Lights were strung up neatly over the garden wall. There were candles everywhere flickering and rose petals were scattered all about. I looked to see a rod iron table with two chairs close to the fountain.

There he was. Phillip stood next to the table searching diligently for my reaction. I took a few steps toward him and he gracefully met me half way. He looked down at me and we held each other's gaze for a moment. 

He inhaled sharply and I did as well. I looked around again and back at him and I couldn't help but smile. He sighed with relief and smiled.

"Phillip, this is, it's beautiful, this is all for me?" I spoke breathlessly.

"Yes, down to the last detail, it's all for you." He smiled speaking lowly.

"I had already forgiven you for dropping me, but this, this is so wonderful." I got on my tip toes and kissed his cheek.

His face grew bright red and he cleared his throat nervously. He held out a hand and reached up placing mine in his. I looked up at him and the expression on his face was hard to read. I became slightly worried.

"Whenever I see your face, the world disappears.

All in a single glance so revealing. 

You smiled and I feel as though, I've know you for years.

How do I know to trust what, I'm feeling?

I believe my heart.

What else can I do, when every part of every thought, leads me straight to you?