Chante's Journal

[Chante]

I suppose I had better begin journaling. Everyone else seems to, and it appears a good idea. I would like to be able to look back on my thoughts and feelings later on.

The Masquerade was wonderful. My dress was beautiful - the most elegant thing I've ever worn. Everyone else's dresses were gorgeous - each more lovely than the next. The masks and the costumes - everything was absolutely magnificient.

Especially since I met Yves. We came up and I suppose he was going toa sk me to dance, but then the Phantom announced the parts for the new opera, and Yves was one of the leads! So I congratulated him and asked him to dance - improprietous - is that even a word? - as it may have been, I don't regret it.

I suppose I should recount all that occurred - but for now I am tired, and I will simply say that it was the most wonderful evening of my entire life.

[Chante]

Looking back on my words, I realize that I sounded like a silly schoolgirl with a crush - perhaps I am. But whther or not I am, I do know that I am simply overflowing with happiness and excitement about the new Opera. The leads are practicing and being fitted for costumes, and everyone seems ever so enthusiastic!

Except for Alyna, of course. I was speaking to her and it seems that she has a suggestion for the Operahouse, but she wouldn't tell me because it 'hadn't been approved yet.' I like Alyna, however, I do see her as impetuous enough to go after the Phantom deliberately, and it seems now that she hates him.

I don't believe it's safe to have an open hatred for the Opera Ghost. Myself, I respect him for his decisions and the smooth way he runs things from behind the scenes. I think he's made some wonderful choices for this coming opera - except for the Lead female. I mean no offense to Kristine, for she seems a darling girl and certainly a wonderful singer, but I must say that there are girls at this Opera much more dedicated than she. For all that I've seen of her, she's all talk and no action. But then, I've never seen her dance. Perhaps I'm simply jealous because I saw her and Yves talking and felt rather jealous - I am being possessive, I wish I would stop but Ii can't seem to predict or control my feelings lately! This is indeed new. I have never blushed so much in my entire life as I have this past week!

But it matters not. I'm assured that I will 'get over it', as some of the girls say, and settle into the routine sooner or later.

[Chante]

Things are definitely taking a turn for the better! Not only was the Opera wonderful, but Yves and I are meeting down in Paris after the Opera! I suppose one could call it a date.

Not much to say - only that Yves was fantastic in the part of Gareth. Also, I overheard Rose speaking behind a backdrop to a man. Alyna pulled me aside to ask what she had been saying, and what Alyna told me was quite a surprise.

But ah, it is far too late...Yves will be expecting me. I will tell more tonight,