Silver Star

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Saya had no idea how much time had passed. She was in and out of sleep, trying to stay awake in case Ben returned to the room.

Her eyes stung from crying most of the night. She was exhausted, physically and mentally. She was disgusted with herself on how much she was crying. She felt weak and pitiful.

After several hours, she got off the bed and began to pace, trying to stay awake. She glanced over at the bathroom door and shuddered. The majority of the door was in pieces all over the floor. She stepped over it and washed her face in the bathroom.

She eventually sat at the small table in the room, her mind never shutting down

He said he still loved me, but he hasn't returned. Does he hate me now? What will he do to me?

The more she thought about it, the harder her head started pounding in frustration. She wished he would just return so she would know what will happen to her.

Saya dozed off at the table but jolted awake at the sound of knocking on the door.

The door opened and two droids entered the room. One was holding her breakfast tray and another held a garment bag.

"Good morning. Here is breakfast" The robotic voice said. He placed the tray on the table and left the room. She second stepped up in front of her.

"Good morning. Commander Ren has instructed me to give this to you. He requests you change and wait for his further instructions."

The droid placed the bag on the bed and exited the room.

Curious, Saya rose and opened the bag. Inside was a very elegant white dress, much more modest than the ones usually provided for her. The sleeves flared out at the end with elegant lace around the edges. The same lace pattern was around the waist of the dress and trailed down to the end. She couldn't deny it was beautiful.

What is this, an apology gift? No, this isn't like him.

She took it out of the bag and stared at it. What would happen if she refused? Would he become angry again?

She wasn't sure. But after what she had seen from him yesterday, she didn't want to find out.

Saya washed herself and changed into the dress. She brushed her silver hair and styled it in a simple braid.

She ignored the breakfast and continued pacing, anticipation for what was to come making her heart pound.

After a couple more hours, there was a knock at the door and the same droid that delivered the dress entered the room.

"Please follow me. Commander Ren is requesting your presence."

Saya could feel her heart pound in her ears. She wished he would have come himself. What was all this about? What was he planning?

Slowly, she followed the droid out of the room. She didn't want to know the consequences of refusing.

The droid led her down a series of hallways. The glances and stares of the Stormtroopers did not bother her. Her heart was pounding and she tried to control her breathing. She couldn't stop herself from shaking. She felt his presence and power the closer and closer the droid led her to his destination.

Never in her life did she think she would ever be afraid of Ben.

The droid finally led her to a room with double doors and the droid opened on and stepped aside to allow her entry.

"Please join the Commander inside."

Saya took a deep breath and slowly stepped around to stand in the doorway.