Hazard of Reylo Hearts

Chapter Six

Rey had never been so frilled and painted up in her life as she descended the staircase to get to the already full ballroom. It never ceased to amaze her how many people could fit in one room; let alone be the hostess of such an event. How does she do this almost every night? Even though there was always plenty of guests readily available to her beck and call; the guests were always mostly old rich lords and overly flirtatious young ladies.

It is still a mystery how people could have so much money to spend on such frivolity. In saying this; never in her whole life had she been exposed and in everyone's focus as she is now. A lot of time and money was put into how she looks. Rey wasn't blind to the effort her Ladyship has put into her clothes and insisting she be a part of most night's activities. Nor was she blind to the strong advances of most men. Rey deemed they were only showing interest at her Ladyship's behest; no doubt to rid her from her son's presence. Once Lady Organa's ever watching eyes were fully immersed in her gambling; Rey always slipped out and excused herself for the evening.

It never ceased to amaze her how everyone on this planet had so much time to gossip and hate on others for little to no purpose. Nonetheless to some degree she did feel hurt by their comments; it was always at this point her eyes would unconsciously wonder to Lord Solo. Whilst he was not the easiest of people to get along with, he had never once done anything to truly upset her. This meant they were in their own way friends and a source of strength and peace when Rey searched for him in a room. She would never approach him and mention this out loud.

The next morning arrived far sooner than she wished. Rey decided a walk through the gardens to gather fresh air will help get her through the day. Whilst she always felt the pull to walk through her gardens back at Jakku; there was no denying how her new home drew her in. There was always new places to discover and beauty to behold. Rey was broken from her wondering by Chewbacca who came rushing towards her. Once he caught his breath he informed her Lady Organa expects her presence in the drawing room immediately. It appears she had spent most of the morning outside. Rey followed Chewbacca barely able to keep up with his pace but never losing his tail. She arrives in the drawing room to find her Ladyship and her least favourite person entranced in an intense conversation by the looks of it. This sparked great fear in Rey. What could those two possibly have to talk about?

"Ah, Rey you have finally arrived. It took so long to fetch you I might have thought you were kidnapped" she laughs.

"I apologise for taking so long; I was out in the garden taking in the fresh air" she explains.

"Nothing can be done now. Miss Kenobi, meet Lord Snoke" she points to a balding and slightly hunched older man. She doesn't let his almost frail appearance fool her. He is up to something.

"I am already acquainted with Lord Snoke. He killed my father" she states with barely concealed loathing. Lady Organa looks very much surprised by the new information but quickly schools her face into her usual mask of disdain and annoyance.

Rey took the few precious moments of her surprise to storm out of the room, completely oblivious to her surroundings. This being painfully obvious when she walks right into a wall. The wall then grabs her shoulders to steady her. Wait, walls can't grab shoulders. She looks up to find she has in fact run into Lord Solo. He looks very bemused.

"Good Morning Rey, what has you in such a stupor this early in the day?" he asks. A flash of concern crossing his face.

"I... your mother... that man..." Rey takes a moment to breathe and collect herself. Barely able to restrain her tears. This is her first actual encounter with the man whom is the cause of her countless misery since her father's death.