Hazard of Reylo Hearts

Chapter One

Rey was looking out of the window; pondering on how her home at Niima Estate on Jakku became more and more stunning every year. It is a wonder how the grounds with all its flora and fauna blossomed more beautiful. Rey felt her heart ache at the scenery of the sunrise glistening over Jakku. This place is all she has ever known in her 19 years of life; it is a part of her.

"Miss Rey, breakfast is ready" surprised by her maid's voice, she turns with a gasp.

"Oh, Maz. You scared you me. I was so lost in my own thoughts I did not hear you enter the room"

Maz, looks a bit odd at first glance. She is incredibly short with the biggest eyes that stare into your soul. Rey treasured her dearly. After the passing of her mother, Rey relied upon her greatly. Rarely is there a time when they are separated.

Maz placed her breakfast on the table beside her seat and stared at her until she began to eat. Rey often was so consumed with her thoughts she forgets to eat.

"What is your plan for today?"

"To pick some flowers from the garden. The ones inside the house have started to wilt. Besides the weather is so nice it would be a shame to not go outside and enjoy it"

"I agree Miss. I hope the sunshine lifts your spirits and mine" Maz states rather out of turn and without restraint.

"Why do you feel down?" Rey asked.

"I don't understand the feeling myself Miss, but this evening past I was consumed with this feeling of darkness edging closer" Rey quickly rose from her seat.

"Such talk gives me goose bumps, why must you bring up such things?"

"I apologise for the overshare, you know I must always speak my mind when I feel something is afoot" she spoke glumly.

"I know, dearest Maz, your thoughts worry me and I sincerely hope they are not true. Today we shall focus on picking the most beautiful flowers until father returns. Let's just hope he returns early and the damage is not great"

Rey's eyes surveyed the room for a brief moment and its barren furnishings. Most of the house appeared this way as she walked through it; the emptiness always bringing a chill to her bones. Left to her own devices once more; she stares at the empty space in the drawing room that was once her mother's portrait.

"Please god, let him win. There is very little to sell" she mumbles in abated hope.

With great effort and a forlorn sigh she exits the drawing room and heads to the garden. Rey relishes in feeling the sunlight grace her skin filling her with warmth and false hope. A soft breeze caresses her olive skin as she turns to it filling her lungs with much needed fresh air.

It always fascinated her how such a beautiful lush green estate could have been built from such a barren sandy place it was before. Indeed besides a few other wealthy estates in the region the planet was very much a barren wasteland. Her father spared no expense into making it an oasis for her mother and now herself.

All too quickly her mind begins to wonder into darker thoughts. Maz's feelings had planted a seed in her that is steadily growing. Her thoughts take a turn when she overhears the servants complaining about Maz whom had left earlier to speak to the cook. They love gossip, the servants. Sadly the gossip is of a viscous nature. Complaining that Maz is a witch sent from hell to doom them all if she all but looks them in the eyes. Rey scoffs at the idea. Maz might look and act different to others, it makes her no less a human. Sure she was more spiritually in tune with her surroundings but it has always served Rey's best interest and protection.