Love will still remain

Chapter 8

Erik's POV

The lights int the theater dimmed and I watched with anticipation for the curtain to go up in box five. I made sure that this theater was almost an exact replica of my opera house. I heard the orchestra getting ready. If one of them dares to screw up or even miss one note I swear I will kill them. Finally the curtain began to go up. This was it. I watched as my beautiful angel stood on stage and the music started. During the opening she looked so nervous. I didn't know why she would be nervous, she knew this music. Then she looked over to an anxious Raoul standing in the wings. He was looking at her with pleading wet eyes. Then she looked up at me and I gave her an encouraging nod. Come on angel, do this for me. She looked back at Raoul and tears filled her eyes. I stood, my eyes blazing with fire. If he screwed this up I would kill him. My Christine closed her eyes and that indescribable voice poured from her lips. I was instantly captivated as she began to sing.

Who knows when love begins?
Who knows what makes it start?
One day it's simply there
Alive inside your heart
It slips into your thoughts
It infiltrates your soul
It takes you by surprise
Then seizes full control

Hearing her sing these words made my heart flutter. I wrote these words for her, telling her what she does to me, and I know she feels the same way.

Try to deny it
And try to protest
But love won't let you go
Once you've been possessed

Love never dies
Love never falters
Once it has spoken
Love is yours
Love never fades
Love never alters
Hearts may get broken
Love endures

This part made me smile. I knew our love would never alter or fade. She was mine now. even after 13 years our love was as strong as ever.

And soon as you submit
Surrender flesh and bone
That love takes on a life
Much bigger than your own
It uses you at whim
And drives you to despair
And forces you to feel
More joy than you can bear

The way she sang those lines left me with no doubt in my mind or heart that she felt the same way. She looked up at me and sang this part with her eyes never leaving mine.

Love gives you pleasure
And love gives you pain
And yet, when both are gone
Love will remain
I glanced over to the side of the stage and saw Raoul watching her with tears falling down his eyes that were filled with regret and longing. He looked up at me, and gave me a slight nod. He then turned and left with those sad eyes. I almost felt bad, but then Christine began to sing once more and I pushed all other things from my mind, basking in my angels beautiful voice.

Love never dies
Love never falters
Once it has spoken
Love is yours
Love never dies
Love never alters
Life may be fleeting
Love never dies
Love will continue
Love keeps breathing
When you're gone

Love never dies
Once it is in you

Life may be fleeting
Love lives on
Life may be fleeting
Love lives on

The crowed burst into applause and my angel smiled and took a bow. She looked up at me and bowed again. Only for me. It was all for me. She stared into my eyes until the curtain went down. Once it did I practically flew to her dressing room. She was there waiting for me and I quickly grabbed her waist and spun her around. She giggled and I set her down, my lips instantly connecting with hers. I put every ounce of love and passion I had into that kiss and she responded whole heartedly. She finally broke apart, breathless.