Deadly Beauty

Chapter 10

Ladies and gents, I present to you Chapter 10. Please read the A/N after..I have some important news!!!

Enjoy....

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Sometimes, life just baffles me. 

For example, it can be so complex at times...but then, things can become just plain black and white.

Kind of like these piano keys right now.

What I’m trying to say is, is that I am completely baffled about how…how such a dull looking instrument, can create such a colorful, warm song.

 Very much like the song I’m playing now.

I suppose that’s what I love so much about the Piano. I see it as a metaphor of life…one that says, “On the outside, life is just plain and simple, but on the inside, things are always complex.” I know, it’s weird, but it’s just one of those things that the world uses to remind me to never judge a book by it’s cover.

As I’m playing this song, one that comes completely from my heart, I can feel myself lighten up a bit. Everything bad that’s happening currently in my life just seemed to be washed away by a sea of light.

However, as my song comes to an end, my fingers slowly cascading down the keys, I notice that I feel something wet. Then, I realize that that wetness is my tears.

And folks, it takes a lot to make me cry.

The song ends, and I leave one hand resting on the piano. My other hand is already childishly wiping my tears away.

“Why are you crying? Are you okay, Alex?”

I turn around suddenly, my cheeks flushing red. I forgot that Ian was here, and I automatically feel embarrassed at being caught crying. This would be the second time I’ve ever cried in front of someone.

“I-I’m fine. I um, I just… I don’t know.” I stand up. “Maybe, we should just call this a night.”

Ian frowns, he seems half disappointed, and half worried. “Sure, whatever you need. I’ll just walk myself out then.”

I give him a tight-lipped smile. “I’m sorry. I’ll see you tomorrow then. Bye.”

Ian smiles brightly, like he knows that would lift my mood. I respected the fact that he decided to leave. I’m glad he decided to give me some space for the night.

After hearing the door close, I plopped down on the couch.

Why was I crying?

I thought back to what I was feeling while I was playing, and after thinking, I figured out it was a mixture of happiness and sadness.

Playing the piano reminded me of home. It reminded me of Max, Riley, Cap and Martha. But, remembering home made me realize how far I am from it. It made me think about everything that has been going on in these past couple of days. It made me upset, confused and angry at this situation.

Why does it seem like the world is out to get me all of a sudden?

I get up, and walk down the hallway and upstairs to my room. I peel off my clothes, and change into a white tank top and a pair of spandex shorts. I decided to just braid my hair. Next, I rolled into bed. The soft white bedding enveloped me inside a nice cocoon, and I slept peacefully dreaming about the piano.

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The next morning, I awoke to the sound of and alarm buzzing. Pressing the snooze button, I roll back over. I was hoping for just fifteen more minutes of sleep, but all of my hopes where crushed when Kyle bust into room.