The Flame [3]

Chapter 9

After I talk to mom I set out to find Charth and Poe to plan. The feeling comes back halfway through making our plan, and this time it sticks with me. After making the plan Poe goes to get Finn, his junior assistant, and Charth goes to get his guest. I go to tell Mom about the feeling. When I find her she's talking to Yendor.

"Mom, can I speak with you?" I ask her. "It's important."

"Excuse me," she tells Yendor and walks over to me. "What is it Bria?"

"I have a feeling. I'm not sure what it's trying to tell me, but the Force is warning me. I just want you to be careful."

"I will watch out," she tells me. "Never doubt the Force."

"Do you have a feeling too?" Rey asks from behind me.

"Yes, it's been with me all day," I tell her turning around. "But I don't know what it is."

"Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt, I just over heard. That's what I came over to talk to you about," she says nodding towards Mom. "But you're busy so I'll come back."

"No, I'll go. I should head to the ship, Poe has to have Finn by now," I say fidgeting with the rings on my finger. "And I have to tell Jess bye. Can't leave without telling her bye, can I?"

"Go," Mom says kissing my forehead. "Be safe. And may the Force be with you."

"Bye, Mom. Bye, Rey."

"Bye, Bree," she waves good bye.

I walk to where I last saw Jess. There she was standing in the corner, arms crossed. "Is it safe to approach?" I ask staying back.

"Why wouldn't it be?" she straitens.

I walk forward. "I couldn't leave without telling you bye. Was it Suralinda?"

"Surprisingly. No. I can't believe you didn't tell me you and Poe got married," she pushes my shoulder.

"Oh, please."

"Mhm."

"Stop. Everyone already thinks we're together." "

"Not a surprise. Especially, after Maz said you were married."

"I know, I know. Mom gave me her ring. To play the part," I take the rings off. "But I doubt that's the true reason."

"Aw! You and Poe will be temporarily married."

"As long as we both shall live, till death do us part."

"You should definitely say that."

"I don't think so," I slip the rings back on.

"Bree!" I hear the voice of Suralinda. I turn around to find her dressed in a purple silk dress, carrying 3 more bags. Two suits, and a dress. "I'm Charth's guest!" She smiles with sharp teeth.

I turn around and give Jess wide eyes, then turn back around and give her a wide smile. "What a surprise."

"I know, right? I'm on my way back to the ship. I have a matching suit and dress for you and Poe. You two will look stunning."

"Thanks, Suralinda. I'll walk back with you. I'll be just a moment," I tell her, she nods and walks a few meters away. I turn back to Jess.

"Good luck, babe. You're going to need it. Oh, wait, I'm sorry, it's may the Force be with you," she smiles.

"I'll miss you. Even though it's for a night," I hug her.

"Boy's, whatever. Wives, forever," she squeezes harder.

"Jess," I wheeze out. "Too much. Can't breath."

"Opps," she releases me. "Sorry. Love you," she blows me a kiss.

"Love you too," I blow one back. "See you soon."

I grab her hand give it a squeeze and walk over to Suralinda. I love the way people stare at us. "Okay."

"Let's go," she slings her arm around my shoulder and we walk to the ship. "Are you sure it's Poe you're married to? Seems like Jess is your wife."

"I'm not married to anyone. Although, Jess is my wife."

"I get it, you're best friends."

"Yeah."

"But you and Poe are best friends."

"Yes, but he also has Finn and I have Jess. And Rey."

"Mhm."

"Wait you believe Maz?"

"I'm just saying. The way you two act around each other. Not giving off friend vibes more like friends with benefits."

I want to throw up. I stop dead in my tracks. "Oh really? I got a question for you, why are you Charth's guest? He could pick anyone but he picks you," I start walking again, leaving Suralinda behind with her mouth wide open.

She runs to catch up to me. "You're playing a dirty game now."