Beyond These Stars

Monster

Your eyes fluttered as you woke. 

"Good morning miss!" a cheery looking woman smiled at you. She had a few grey wisps hanging from her messy bun. Rosy red cheeks set just below a pair of warm brown eyes.

She reminded you of Mati. 

"There are fresh muffins and a pot of caf in the kitchen for you Miss. I heard you like caf"

How in the stars does she know I like caf?

"Thank you ma'am. Um, where am I?" 

You examined the soft bed you had slept so soundly in. The room was dark. Black and grey accents covered the furniture and walls. There were a few pops of color here and there, like the red chair in the corner, the red caf pot in the kitchen and the red rug in at the foot of the bed. To the left was a huge picture window that allowed you to see outside of the Finalizer into the open galaxy. You were mesmerized. 

"You're in Room 337684. The Commander's guest room. It sits right across from his personal quarters."

You nearly gasped. 

"Why am I not dead?"

"What do you mean dear?" The old woman asked sweetly.

"Why hasn't Kylo Ren killed me? I thought he was going to k- kill me." Your voice trailed off as you noticed the gash in your arm was healed.

"What happened to the wound on my arm?"

"I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about Miss. I was notified that I would be your new maid this morning, so I came here straight away, and when I entered, you were sound asleep. No wounds." She said has she handed you a hot cup of caf.

"Who brought me here?" You took a sip. The caf felt like home. Mati used to make the best brew. Your eyes started to get misty as you reminisced the mornings you would wake to the smell her famous caf . The whole village would stop by for a cup on cold mornings.

"I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that Miss. All I know is I was sent here, to help you with whatever you may need. Commander Ren's orders."

You nearly spit out the hot liquid.

What?! First he wants to kill you, then he orders a personal maid to take care of you? 

"I'm Greta by the way. Its so wonderful to meet you. I had heard whispers from around the Finalizer that you were a beautiful young lady. The rumors did not disappoint."

You smiled as you took another sip.

"I must say, I was surprised that Supreme Leader Ren had called upon my services. I've worked for the First Order for over 10 years now and have never had the honor of being needed by the Supreme Leader. Apparently, I have "a familiar face that the girl will appreciate" whatever that means." The old woman chuckled as she walked into the refresher to run you a shower.

He did it on purpose! He knew she reminded you of Mati. 

You became enraged. 

If he hadn't let his men kill her, she would still be here! And now he had the audacity to patronize you by giving you a maid that was a constant reminder of how your sweet grandmother wasn't here!

Angry tears began to stream down your face.

"Are you ready for your shower dear? Its the perfect temperature." Greta interrupted your emotions.

"Yes, thank you ma'am." You winced as you moved to get out of bed. Your whole body ached. Bruises covered your thighs and arms, and your wrists were still raw from the cuffs.