I sink against the railing, realizing that he was actually here, in my house. He wants me back. I haven't seen him in so long. It can't be real, no, it, he....My eyes jump and widen. He might come back.
I cry into my hands, "Why do I let him do that my me?" He could always put me under his spell so easily.
I raise my head up and remember the roses. I can't tell Raoul, not now. He wouldn't understand. I close the balcony doors and start cleaning up the roses, throwing the petals outside and in the waste bin. I hide the rose with the black ribbon underneath my bed, hoping Raoul won't see it. That is the only one I want to keep.
After I'm done, I lie down on my bed and relax until I hear Raoul get home.
"Hi." Raoul kisses, my head. "So, where to tonight, my love?"
I watch him and pull him to me, "No where. Just stay here with me. Tell me about your day."
Raoul smiles, "Well, to honest it wasn't that interesting. Micheal and I made some finalized deals on businesses."
"That's wonderful, Raoul!" I say, resting my forehead in the palms of my hands.
"Christine," Raoul says, "What's the matter?"
"Ah, nothing, Raoul." I say, reaching for him.
He looks at me and his gaze is soft and gentle, "Let's go out, Christine. My colleagues are having a get together and we should go. You'll have a lovely time."
"That sounds lovely." I smile and kiss him, "How could I ever doubt you, Raoul? You would never fail me."
Guilt hits me, I'm keeping whats happening a secret from Raoul. But, yet I want to doubt that it is true about the Phantom.
Raoul gives nothing away on a smile, "Of course." He kisses me and we head out for the night, enjoying being together and forgetting about the Phantom.
YOU ARE READING
Christine Daaé's Return
Romance5 years have passed since the events at the opera house. Christine and Raoul are living happily. Until, Christine shockingly finds out that the Opera Popularie has been brought back to life. Christine feels something pulling her back to where It all...
