A Queen's Heart (GirlxGirl)

Chapter Ten

Saxen

I've never been that good at picking out gifts for people, which is why it didn't surprise me when all I could think about was what to get Al and Jamie for Valentine's day. I only have 2 days to get them their gifts, but it's the weekend so I won't have to worry about school. I was so lost in thought that I didn't realize I had arrived home.

Odd, there's a black 2010 Chevy Camaro with tinted windows. I'm pretty sure it wasn't aunt Liza's. I walked into the house and instead of silence, I heard talking. They didn't sound too happy either. I could hear my dad yelling and when I turned the corner I saw him standing with Rachel next to him while his face was inches away from a man in his thirties with black hair. Next to him was a girl with blond hair, she looked like she was around my age or older. She was probably one of the most attractive girls I've seen in a while.

"I don't care what your king says! My boss doesn't want any truce from you worthless pawns!"

King? Boss? Pawns? What is this about? It doesn't like any ordinary chess game to me. I guess I should just go upstairs. But before I could sneak away I was caught.

"Looks like we have company." I heard an angelic voice say, which I'm pretty sure came from the girl. Unless there was a very feminine man in the room.

"Saxen, when did you get here?" came the angry voice of my father.

"I just got home. Sorry if I interrupted, I didn't know we were having guests." I said as I entered the living room cautiously.

"Don't worry, there was nothing to interrupt. I'm Benjamin, you must be Saxon." He offered his hand and I accepted.

"This is Alexandra." he said gesturing to the girl next to him. She offered her hand just like Benjamin and of course I accepted it. I couldn't help but feel glares coming from my family as they stared me down.

"Saxen, will you go take Alexandra to your room. Benjamin and I have to finish discussing important matters."

It sounded like an order so I didn't hesitate to lead Alexandra to my room like I was told. When we got into my room I plugged in my iPhone to my iHome and put it on shuffle when I turned around she was sitting in my round folding chair. I just sat on my bed facing her.

"Soooo...." I said as a failed attempt at starting a conversation.

"How old are you Sax?" she asked out of nowhere

"I'm 13 but I'm turning 14 in July. How old are you?" I asked and for some reason a smile made its way onto her face.

"I'll be turning 15 in June."

"So, is Benjamin your dad?"

"Nope, he is sort of an escort."

"What do you need an escort for?"

"For protection of course."

"From what?"

"Lots of things. There are a lot of bad people in this world."

"Well, I guess that makes sense."

"Oh I love this song." she said as Do it now, Remember it later by Sleeping With Sirens came on.

"Really?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Well it's just I didn't think your were into this kind of music." she laughed a little at that and damn was that a cute laugh.

"What did you expect? Justin Bieber?"

"Somewhere a long those lines." we both started laughing at that.

It went like this for some time. Just talking, sharing stories, interests, and some laughter here and there.

"Tell me Saxen. What do you think of people killing each other?" Okay, that was an odd question.

"Well, I think that it's wrong to kill people for no reason."

"What if you had one? Like, what if somebody killed and destroyed everyone and everything you loved right in front of you?"

"I would probably kill them, but that doesn't justify my actions nor does it fix what they did. Killing them would be doing exactly what they did because for all I know, somebody could love that person. Killing them would put them in the same position as me." I said truthfully.

"Hmm that was a good answer."

Just then Benjamin walked in and he didn't look all that happy.

"Let's go princess, it's been settled." Princess?

"I'll meet you in the car." Benjamin turned and walked downstairs and out the door. Alexandra turned to me and walked towards me.

"I'll see you soon Saxon." She grabbed my hand and pulled me close. When I was close enough she planted a light kiss on my cheek and walked away. I watched as she walked away but not before noticing something cold in my hand. I opened my hand and in the middle of my palm sat a gold coin that was slightly bigger than a quarter. I picked it up with my right hand to examine it closer. On one side of the coin was the horse that represented a knight in a game of chess. When I flipped it over there was the bishop's hat.

What the fuck was it? What did it mean? Damn, this is all so confusing. What do dad and Rachel have to do with all this chess shit? What did I have to do with this?

"What did you guys talk about?" I didn't even notice my dad come in. For some reason I felt that if he saw the coin then he would be beyond pissed so I slipped it into my pocket.

"Nothing really, just getting to know each other better." Well it was true.

"Did she tell you anything you weren't supposed to know?"

"What is it that I'm not supposed to know? What is this all truce stuff about?" Did I really just ask that? Maybe I do want an early death.

"Don't question me!" He yelled getting closer.

"Now, tell me. What did she say to you?" he said enunciating each word. I took a step closer just to challenge him.

"None of your business." I said mimicking him. That's when the first hit came. A punch to the stomach and another one and another one. I guess you can see where this is going. It didn't hurt until after he was done and had tossed me to the ground like a rag doll.

"I own you. Which means you do as I say." He said before he left.

I'm not sure if I heard him leave the house because all I could focus on was pain coming from my abdomen. I was sure that it was going to bruise like hell tomorrow. The coin. I reached into my pocket and felt the comforting cold item against my hand. I wish I could just lay here and forget everything. Maybe if I do then everything will forget me. I let my eyes close as my head touched the cool hardwood floor. It hurts. I don't care. Who would care if I was gone? I don't care.

Sleep seemed like heaven and I was at the gates.

Author's Note

The picture is of Alexandra.