Under The Spell Of A Phantom 2

Five: Shocking News

Ruby couldn't shake this feeling.

It was unsettling her for a while now.

While Erik was busy helping Charlie and the builder for the new theare, she began to feel ill.

Placing a curious hand on her stomach, she wondered if she was with child.

The only person that would understand her would be Eleanor.

She found her in the garden, wandering through the beautiful Eden of flowers and plants.

"Mother, I have a question for you." Ruby began, catching up towards her.

"Alright, you know you can tell me anything." Eleanor said with a comforting smile.

"I may be with child." She blurted it out.

Eleanor stopped walking and stared at her daughter.

At first, Ruby thought the look would be of horror and fear.

Instead it was in awe and surprise.

"Well, we must get the doctor and confirm it." She suggested.

"But.. what about Erik? Is he ready to become a father?" Ruby asked, with worry in her voice.

"That is a step you will have to take, be strong my daughter. It's bound to happen any day though." Eleanor replied, cupping her cheek.

"Thank you mother, would you mind calling for the doctor today? I need to know."

"Of coarse, I'll shall fetch for him right now."

Ruby watched her mother depart from the house and went to sit in the living room, her thoughts spinning like crazy.

Would be a mother? Would Erik be a father? Are they really ready for children right now?

Shutting her eyes, she prayed that if she is with child, that he would accept it with open arms.

Me and Charlie were hard at work getting this theatre up and running.

I had written several sheets of music, some sounded perfect while others were a little rough.

Though I was pleased to finally do what my passion was calling for me, I was igorning Ruby a lot more.

We hardly made love every night, she would lie in our bed pretending to sleep. Perhaps she still didn't really forgive me after that day.

Puffing out a long sigh, I carried on working.

Her body felt numb from the shock, the tears fell down her face endlessly.

Eleanor's gentle stroking of her hair wasn't enough to calm Ruby down.

The shocking news the doctor delivered was just so wrong, how could it be?

Hearing two male voices from downstairs frightened the woman.

"Oh my goodness, what will Erik say?" Ruby wailled, placing her hands over her face.

"I don't know, my darling. I just don't know." Eleanor replied, wishing there was a way to take away from this pain.

Once Erik and Charlie stepped in the room, smiling and laughing, they instanly stopped.

"What's wrong, my love?" Erik asked, dashing towards Ruby who lifted herself up from the couch.

"My darling, I have some news that may shock you." She began, igorning the breaking of her voice.

His gentle caress up and down her arms was comforting yet didn't stop the trembles.

"Tell me." He whispered.

Charlie came to sit beside Eleanor, taking her hands into his.

"I can not have any children, not now. Not ever." Ruby said, coldly.

The horror flashed across Erik's eyes, how could this be?

"How do you know this?" He asked, his tone was getting angry.

"My mother called on a doctor as I though I may be with child but I'm not. I can never bear your children, Erik. I'm so sorry!" She replied, burying her face against his chest.

He stood there, stiff and breathing unevenly.

She looked up at him, he didn't look at her.

"Say something." She pleaded.

"There is nothing for me to say, Ruby. Though you can not bear my children, I will love you forever." He said.

Eleanor didn't believe it, Charlie was a little ashamed at Erik's distant behaviour.

But for Ruby, it was enough to kiss him fully on the lips and hug him tightly.

So, I can not hear the sound of children playing in this house.

It's a brutal and cruel stab to the heart.

Seeing her tear stained face proved it all.

Even if she was with child, I wouldn't behave like this.

Cold. Distant. Avoiding her touch and caresses.

I worked furiously day until late at night.

Charlie warned me of what I was doing but I didn't care.

I had to get away from that house and her.

I broke down when I'm alone, my tears unheard to anyone but me.

The theatre was nearly done, my music would be ready for any opera upcoming.

That was the only thing that kept me going now.

Hearing the news from a local gossiper that the monster's wife couldn't give him any child was a pure and evil delight.

He laughed and laughed until his throat was red raw, what sweet punishment for the crimes he made all those years ago.

Toasting red wine up in the air, Raoul said. "For Christine, may if she was alive, would pour several babies and boast about it!"

Drinking it down to the very last drop, he let the glass smash on the floor as he walked towards the window staring at the new theatre.

A grin went across his face, his little project would soon be ready to destory not only his marriage but his brand new life.

Author's Note: Mmm, I Wonder What Raoul's Project Is? Next Chapter Up Soon!