Chapter 10：Ten

A baby was wailing in a blanket. She was crying on top of her lungs yet the cries were so feeble. It was white all around her, white with snow, yet no one calmed her.

Why does that baby look so awfully familiar?

I wonder...

My eyes fluttered open and I realized I was dreaming. I sat up in my bed and rubbed my eyes. The usual scene of the empty room made itself visible as my eyes adjusted. Then, I noticed something. I rubbed my eyes and looked again.

It was still there. A wardrobe.

When did this get here? I got off the bed and opened it. It was full of dresses. What's this? How? Oh! I must still be dreaming. I turned around to go back to the bed but ended up tripping on my own feet and fell down hard. The sound of a big thud echoed and the next moment the door opened revealing Lexus.

"M-master!" I sat up, "There's a wardrobe there." I pointed at it.

"Yes. I had it placed there so you can get a change of clothes since," He tilted his head a bit, "You even sleep naked to not get that dress wrinkled."

"..." At that time I realized I was naked. In the fit of the moment, I covered myself with my arms but Lexus just left unamused. I pursed my lips and got up. What's the point of getting embarrassed? He's seen me in sexy ass lingerie, he's seen me naked. He's seen my soul! (I just get that feeling that he has. He has such a piercing gaze.)

I picked up a simple shirt and skirt from the wardrobe and wore it.

But. I'm sure this is not how a slave is treated. He bought me clothes? Does that make sense?

I went out of my room and noticed the piano. Why is it even there? Does anyone even play? I thought about it for a second and then walked to it. It was clean with no sign of dust.

There is this one melody I love playing.

I sat down, placed my fingers above the piano keys, took a deep breath and played.

The soft music had somehow always given me peace. I allowed myself to get immersed in it as I continued. The melody just gave you peace, a sense of fulfillment, yet you feel something is missing or maybe there is something you can't understand. A song that tells you to be strong even when you're lost. For me, this melody has been my sanctuary.

I finished the song and smiled. I'm glad I still remember it. I got up, turned, then froze.

"M-m-master?" I surely didn't expect Lexus to be standing there leaning against the wall staring at me. He straightened up and clapped slowly.

"That was quite a good piece you played there. Where did you learn it from?" He began walking towards me.

"I-uh- I just remember playing it since I was young."

"Do you know the name of this piece? Or what it means?"

"No... It just makes me feel good so I always remembered it. I don't know the name or the meaning."

"Is that so?" He was now in front of me, "You deserve a reward for such a nice play." He took a lock of my hair and kissed it.

"M-master?" I noticed something, in his eyes.

"Why? Not enough?" His eyes seemed a bit warmer. A bit less void.

At first, I didn't focus on his question but when I was about to give my answer, "No, I-" He didn't wait for it and all of a sudden put his hand on my back and pulled me in, leaving no space between our bodies, he placed a kiss against my lips. His hand at my back slipped under my shirt, as he caressed my body it sent shivers down my spine. His other hand traveled to my neck while he deepened the kiss and then bit my lower lip.

He broke the kiss and smirked.

"I think I really like this feeling."

"What- feeling?" I looked up at him, out of breath.

He gently tucked my hair behind my ear with his fingers, "You have such a sensitive body." He looked into my eyes, "I love it when you tremble under my touch." He cupped my cheeks, "It makes me wonder what will happen when I become rough with you."

He gave me a peck and moved back.

"Send Summer back only when a guy named 'Ray' comes to pick her."

He then descended the stairs and was gone. As soon as he was out of sight I dropped to my knees and clenched my shirt over my chest.

It's beating so fast!