Heartless

7

"Should I trust you?

I scoff, "No," I tilted my head. "Why would I say you should trust me when I don't trust anyone? You shouldn't trust people and I'm sure you know that".

I got closer. His eyes were dark and mysterious. They held so much within them, I could look into them for days and still feel that thrilling excitement I get every time he puts those gorgeous pairs on to me. The blood-red tint in his eye shot through me.

"But I ask you to believe in me that I won't disappoint you."

We were standing a few meters away from the opening of the location where a possible suicide mission could be held for both of us, but we were prepared. I was nervous. Don't know why. I knew we were going to come out alive. Phoenix stood beside me. I observed the shapes his sharp cheekbones carved. He looked different. He looked alright but different. Maybe he just didn't want to show how he truly felt. Which I understand; I mean I wouldn't want to look weak in front of my own enemy. That's why I kept a high head and had my hands by my thigh, where my hidden dagger was.

Every one of Phoenix's workers was prepared. Most of them piled up behind the brick walls where they couldn't be seen. Everyone and everything was silent.

The large, metal gate that gazed over us suddenly opened and allowed our entry. It was just Phoenix and me. The narrow hallway led us towards a wide-open field. The room was old and practically falling apart. I felt Phoenix's eyes deepen when he glanced my way. My heart somehow raced faster. I hardly would get nervous, so this didn't feel right.

No one was around, except a shadow that crept up from the corner hallway. We both got ready to expect Winston, but my ignorant self didn't see any of this coming.

"Ah, Corvina, how wonderful to see you. And you must Phoenix," they said.

"Who's that?" Phoenix whispered towards me.

"It's Judy. My assistant." I said, letting out the most desperate sigh.

"What are you doing here?" I got closer to her, not afraid of what she would do.

"Aw, you hadn't figured it out. Well, I'll tell you a little story," she came closer to us, "There was this girl named Judy. And she was unfortunately lucky to earn a living by working for some lady named Corvina Nox." She was so close; I could smell her perfume. One that smelled very similar to the one I would wear. "Judy looked up to Corvina very much. She was her role model. But Corvina was a selfish, self-absorbed, and egocentric person to Judy, even if Judy gave it her all. But at one point, she had enough of being dragged around. She wanted revenge. And today was the day." She looked into my eyes and squinted them across my face. I made sure my face was still high up, and my dignity was shown well because I wasn't going to let her see through me.

Judy circled me, then passed by Phoenix. She grazed her finger over his chest. "Well, you were right Nox. He is quite handsome." She laughed it off and walked over to the tree that grew from beneath the cement that cracked at the corners of the wall. Phoenix glanced over to my side, and it made me scream in my insides. I thought he would become corny and all of that, but he just stared. He probably was really confused about the entire situation.

"So Winston is not showing up?" I said, moving forward.

"Oh my god! How could you be so unaware of things? Winston is dead. I killed him a while ago. He was pretty much dying of old age in the first place. I just used him as an excuse. I'm the one who wants you dead. Phoenix is just here to add a little more fun." She leaned against the tree and pulled out a dagger. Never mind, it was my dagger.

I was so surprised, I lifted my skirt, pulled out a knife that scratched my thigh and left me bleeding. I didn't care for it though; all I needed was my dagger. I observed the knife. It was not my dagger, but just a plain old kitchen knife. I shifted my eyesight towards Judy's palm where the glass handle was held tightly.