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Post by Rose on Jun 13, 2006 9:43:26 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
There have been quite a few events in my life recently! I have become acquainted with the patron, Raoul de Chagny - or, I should say, more than acquainted. He asked me to the upcoming ball! I am surprised that he asked me, because sometimes I hear rumors about his involvement with other women - however, I am very pleased to be going with him. He is a very nice man, and so good-looking too!
There was a great fight on the roof of the Opera house between two men. I was not there so I'm not sure exactly what happened, but many people seem to be gossiping about it! I believe it was about Bonnie-Marie, one of the dancers that I am friends with. However, I have not spoken to her about it - I fear it would seem nosy. From what I've heard, the fight was between a stagehand, whom I do not know, and the handsome foreigner that I have seen around the Opera.
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Jun 19, 2006 5:21:54 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
Things have been rather slow around the Opera House lately. I have not spoken to Raoul in some time, which leads me to wonder if we are still going to the ball together. I also wonder if I was misled by him, as I have heard rumors about him with other women. I hear that he flirts with many girls, and even invited one to his home! I try not to listen to gossip, because I know it is often untrue. But sometimes the words stick in my head and I can't help but remember them.
I have been experiencing something strange lately. There is a man, a foreign man who is sometimes seen around the Opera. I do not know his name, or what he does. He has never spoken to me, but a part of me very much wishes it. I know I should not be thinking these thoughts about a strange man, but I cannot help it. If only Raoul would talk to me more... but of course, I do not want to bother him.
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Jun 22, 2006 12:02:31 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
I saw Raoul again! I had not realized how much I'd missed him until he came up to me and offered me a beautiful rose. My heart sped up and when I looked into his eyes, I felt as if I was drowning in those sky-blue depths. I do not want to harass him or overstep my boundaries - but I wish I could see him more often. However, I'm sure he is busy with his duties as patron.
I simply cannot wait for the ball. I imagine he will look so handsome in his formal clothes. Oh, I have been able to find a gown! It was not cheap, but not terribly expensive, either. It is a beautiful gold with a train and lovely stitching, and a mask to match.
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Jul 10, 2006 4:39:04 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
The ball was terrible. I did not dance with Raoul - in fact, I did not dance with anybody. My beautiful dress that I saved to purchase, it was all a waste. I don't think anyone noticed I was even there.
I discovered that Raoul had a previous affair with a young girl named Anneke. I cannot tell how my heart aches at the thought of them together. But he has promised to give her up, and, God help me, I believe him. I cannot help but trust him when he looks at me with such love and honesty in his blue eyes.
Diary, I love him so much.
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Jul 27, 2006 15:34:03 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
I am married! To Raoul, the most wonderful man in the world! It was so sudden, he abruptly said he would prove his love to me by marrying me, and he took me down to the chapel and there we became man and wife. I have always dreamed of a large wedding, but I am so happy that I simply do not care that we were married with only the priest and another girl as a witness.
And the wedding night! I have only heard horrors about a woman's wifely duties, but I find that these rumors are unfounded. It makes me blush to write about it!
I am the happiest woman in the world.
-Marianne de Chagny
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Post by Rose on Aug 11, 2006 16:05:47 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
I have just discovered something awful. Raoul was engaged to another woman before he married me. No, he was engaged to another woman while he married me! He tried to commit suicide, and did not confide his sadness to me. I also have found out he has been flirting with other women.
I feel so useless. I feel worthless. Why did he marry me? I stupidly assumed he had changed his ways out of love for me. What a fool I was. I can't stand to think of it - it hurts too much. I try not to cry, but I cannot help it. What am I going to do?
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Aug 22, 2006 14:54:49 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
I have not had any contact with Raoul recently. That could be because he's on holiday, but never mind that slight detail. I am slowly beginning to realize that he was no good for me, and he is too caught up with his womanizing ways to ever settle for one girl.
But no matter. I have met the most amazing man - his name is Louis. Just writing it here sends shivers down my spine! He enthralls me in a way Raoul never did. He is rather mysterious, and therefore I know only his first name, but that is of little importance. I think about him; I dream about him. I feel drawn to him like a moth to a flame.
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Sept 5, 2006 17:33:25 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
My life has been quite busy lately, in more ways than one. I met a young man about my age in the foyer - he was from America, he was so different but so handsome, and we ended up... having sex. Behind a pillar. Raoul came in just moments later and was so furious! But at this point I was, too, and I told him that if he didn't honor his wedding vows, I wouldn't either. Then he slapped me! And dragged me back to my dormitory! We both cried a while, had hawt make-up sex made love, and promised to forgive each other and remain true to our marriage. Raoul is good at the mattress mambo, you know, despite his major shortcomings as a husband and general human being.
Today I spent some time with the Doctor. He is handsome, intelligent, kind, and truly remarkable behind pillars.
Yours truly,
-Marianne
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Post by Rose on Sept 24, 2006 12:31:21 GMT -5
Dear Diary,
Life certainly has been interesting lately. Raoul killed Arielle's husband Theodore! I pity the poor widow. I believe his intentions were good - he thought the man had done some vile things, but apparently he was misled. I bailed him out of jail, for which I believe and hope he is grateful. As frustrating as he is sometimes, I couldn't bear to see him locked up. Let's hope he stays out of trouble with the law from now on.
-Marianne
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