Deadly Secrets. (Sviour)

[Man O' War Lover]

Sorry if I spelled your user name wrong whats wrong with me tonight?)

Moving down the street at a brisk walk I kept my hand's in my pants pockets. Not that the cold air bothered my bare skin, I was use to that. But keeping to myself was also a specialty. I could see lights on in huses hear and there, the soft echos of barking dogs could be heard. Unlike others I carried no coat, but a hat cast the small shadows over my face and showed my high cheek bones showing pretty well in the dark. I was now walking toured the side walk since cars where heading my way. Seeing small shops and dinners told me I was getting closer to the heart of the small town. Moving more quickly down the side of the street I could hear vioces and shouts ocashanaly. Looking up at one of the signs I came to a stop before a small hotel and trying to decied if I should stop or not. Finally with a mentle shrug I went inside just to stay low and not let myself be known. Checking into a random hotel room I went upstares to check it out before leaving to go meet a friend of mine. It was a small room and it might have made no since even gitting one but for once I was tired of walking all the time. Sitting on the edge of the bed I looked around and let my eyes rest on the small window. Getting up I looked outside the glass didn't even fog while I breathed, but then glass never did in a cool room with me.

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I walked outside into the fresh morning air and down the street my hat pulled down low as I stared stright ahead trying to aviod all eye contact. As I made my way toured a dinner I thought to myself about human food. Strange that it even poped into my mind, I was not one to eat it as much as most would but I was not normal. I needed to try and fight in if I was to stay here for a while. Sliping into the dinner I looked around quickly before spotting a booth in the corner and walked over to it and sat down. A menue was lying in the center of the table top, I took it and looked at the list of choices. I foudn it hard to make my choice, before deciding on just a drink. I even surprised myself sometimes. Siting straight in my seat I looked around not knowing what I might run into. If someone reconized me or knew me I would leave, but there where reasons why I did not stay in contact with others very long. I did not have time for friends, no family beacuse they where all dead, and no other social types. I started to feel rather unconferdable as if someone was watching. But no one was, I had not introduced myself to anyone since I arived and no one had introduced themselves to me......not yet anyway.

(Is that good? I just wanted to make sure I made a good long post?)

[Saviour]

[ Definately Great =D ]

Victoria Feraneez

I sat in front of the glass of my mirror. The reflection dark, but lit by tiny embedded lights in the frame. Which was made of gold bought and shaped by my family's personal smith. I twirl the red lipstick container, causing it to rise and smear it over my full, long lips. My soon to be husband had invited me to dinner tonight, his riches the only thing my mother and father were interested in. A sigh escaped my now bright red lips as I check my makeup. Pulling my hair from the messy bun so it fell over my light skin on my shoulders. Dark brown contrasting drastically. I grab my horsehair brush and run it slowly through the glossy strands of undamaged hair. I didn't believe in those crazy treatments and such that ruined your hair's true beauty. I stand up. Sexy red dress of ruffles and small designs almost unnoticable in the curves of my body. It hung loosely from my shoulders, showing much of my chest and back, but covering it a few inches from my cleavage. I take my long, silver locket from it's hanger on my mirror and string it over my neck. Letting it rest in the indention where my neck met my collar bone. I slip into my brown boots that went up to the middle of my calf. Standing out from my red dress that went down only to the center of the boot. I open my chamber door and step out into the main room. Opening the heavy door to the garden. A moist mist struck my face, causing goosebumps to rise in the cool night's darkness. I reach down and pull a sweet rose from the bush. Slicing my finger slightly on it's dangerous thorns. I stick the index finger into my mouth, sucking on the now numbing tip before pulling it out of my ivory white teeth. I break the stem of the rose and place it in my hair. Just where my hair was tucked at my ear. This would be the first time I met this man.

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The man's reaction was not what I had expected. His small, buldged face spoke of lust and greed instead of admiration and love. I push the thought back. Maybe I had imagined it? I sit down across from him and offer a small kiss to his cheek. Alcohol stinging my nose. I clench my feminine jaw and sip at my water. Leaving a faint red lip imprint on the glass. The man's hand trailed up my skirt, and I jump up immediately. Throwing my napkin of which I was in the process of laying over my skirt, on the table dramatically. The man looked away, acting embarressed at my behaviour. No way in Hell was I marrying this perverted little rich man. I catch the image of man, looking slightly paranoid. I thought nothing of his thin appearance and cold aura as I stormed out of the restaurant. Stopping to sit on a bench just outside. I rest my face in my soft hands, the rain chilling as it rolled down the back of my dress. I was already wet, but this dress was nothing compared to some of my mother's finest. Sometimes I wished I lived in the poor reaches of town, wearing pants like the women who lived there. Cleaning dishes and cooking and such. It seemed a much easier life than dealing with parents that only cared of riches and their own reputation.


[ That ok? ]

[Man O' War Lover]

(It's much better than mine, more detailed and more info in it it's great!)

I noticed the flaming red dress once she stepped into the charming dinner. The red caught my eye more quickly than I would have liked, I did not want to be side tracked in any way. I must stayed focused but I could not help and let my eyes stray just a moment as she seated herself next to a man I knew she must not have a great acantince with. I was rather talented with reading faces and noticed she had spotted the mans true nature admeditly, clearly she did not miss a thing eather. I watched as she amazingly made small talk and acted conferdable with him. Or was she really that set at eas in such an arangment. I had no idea who she was or who he might be, but something told me they where meeting over a buissness like agrement. Aranged marrages where like that I was not so sure why I gussed it had something to do with a marrage. I could feel the anger spark once he touched her and she stood up quickly startling others sitting close by, she was rather upset. I didn't blame her. Suddenly I turned away not wanting to draw myself any atention....it was none of my buissness. I sat drinking my coffee when I heard the front door shut loudly but not enough to slam and shater glass. I watched her go but saw she had setead herself outside in the rain.
I got up without thinking and brought the coat with me I hardly wore, stepping outside rain water began to drip from my hat. I could see her bare back not knwoing if she was freezing yet. I close the door behind me hearing complants from people inside. Stepping out onto the side walk I went to stand next to the bench where she sat. I forced myself to speak loud enough for her to hear me "Exsquze me miss?" I bent down a little to look at her. He hair was soking wet and stiking to her skin as she sat there her lovely face in her hands. She looked like she might never reply, I paused and tried again "Miss? Would you like to barrow a coat?" I asked feeling oddly stupid. Others passing by watched as I tried to conmunicat with the young woman.

(Would have put more in it do you want me to before you reply?)

[Saviour]

Victoria

Still slightly startled by what had just happened, I jumped at the man's voice. Letting my dark brown eyes turn from my hands to his figure. Darkened in the night but lighted oddly in the street light. He asked if I needed a coat. And I smile warmly, forcing it upon my lips. "No sir, thank you anyway. It is cold, you should keep it" I say before shifting myself, scooting towards the other side of the bench in case he wanted to sit. Although I figured he didn't, it was pouring like crazy out here and no one in their right mind would sit out here like this. I take a deep breath, centering my thoughts as I lean back slowly. The red dress was a sort of blood red in the darkness as it moved gracefully to rest against my chest, moving with me as though it was a part of me. This, of course, was the work of my family's person tailor. Personal this, personal that. Money money money.... Did they even know the meaning of Love?

[ np, I like to start strong, but we can slow the posts down a little if you'd like ]

[Man O' War Lover]

(All right but if I happen to make a long post you don't have to reply in a long one to if you don't want to )

I was not so surprised she jumped. "Sorry I didn't mean to startle you." I said. She had scooted to the other side of the bench. "I really don't use it." I addmited but it was the truth. I sat down next to her which was probably the next thing that i even did not exspect to happen. I kept the coat draped over my lap. I heard her sigh in a way, one of those I'm lost and angry sighs or was it a deep breath. I really had no feel to my own nor did I make a sound when I breathed. I looked at her "I know I'm a conplet stranger and I really dont like to press people but is there something I can do?" I asked. Looking at her I could tell she was cold but did not want to admit it. Her mind was allready wondering by the looks of it. Was she thinking of problems with that man she had just left inside? Pherhaps her fmaily? I paused trying to find the right words. "Would you like someone to asisit you home?" Now that just sounded creepy-

[Saviour]

Victoria

My next smile wasn't forced "Assist me home?" I said, slightly ammused. Noticing how he didn't have his coat on. And looking to his lap to find it neatly resting. A shiver vibrated through my body but I quickly tried hiding it by glancing away. "If you'd like" I say quietly. The thrumming of rain on the cobblestone road nearly drowning out my melodic voice. I heard footsteps echoing from inside and quickly turn around. Only to find it a young woman walking to the washroom. I turn back around to meet the man eye to eye. His silence almost supernatural. I didn't think anything of it. Was I going crazy? The man hadn't set me off, my soon to be husband. He only made matters worse. Like the one who blindingly bumps into you whilst walking to the store, sending you cascading into a puddle of mud and scraping you hands and knees. This man here was like the friendly stranger assisting you up, although he had no idea of the accidental bumping or of your life for that matter. I suddenly noticed I had been looking at him the entire time I was drifting in thought and turn my head towards the lighted street. Dashes of rain shining in front of the yellow/orange light.

[Man O' War Lover]

She looked intrested once the words left my lips. "Yes if you wish it." I asked even though she had already awnsered me. I could feel the rian driping from my frame as I sat there. She had wondered off again watching a looking at everything around her, like before I noticed she didn't miss a thing. I gave her one of my frendly smiles and sat up stright. She had looked back at the diner then at me. I look at my coat "But I must insisite you whare something to keep you warm or would you like me to get your coat from the diner, that is if you brought one with you?" I asked. I didn't think anyone planned it would rain that evening. Though it was rather chilly last night even when it had not bothered me as much as it had the man that stayed in the next room at the hotel I checked into. I could still hear him moving pots and pans around to catch the rain from the craked ceiling above him. I had not moved into the most laxuriuse hotel but it was home enough. I knew I probably had no buissness bothering her but it was raining. I waited a moment for her to speak once again. Siting here more longer would only make her colder and I didn't want her to take notice I was not shivering yet meyself.

(I hope thats not to short)

[Saviour]

Victoria

I stand up, muscles tense from the cold. The heels of my boots slipped slightly before I caught myself. Having spent many falls in these I knew how to handle them. I pull my hair back off my shoulders, not really caring that it revealed most of my chest that the dress allowed. the man's next words made me sigh, but only for show. Honestly, I couldn't wait to slip into his jacket. It was freezing out here. "I uh... Don't have a jacket inside" I say, feeling sort of naive for it but glancing down at his coat. Lifting my gaze away and folding my arms to stop the shivering I felt already increasing in verocity. The man seemed very keen on our surroundings, but for some reason he was mostly concerned about me. I was older yes, not a child, but I didn't know how to react to this. Rarely did I get attention as such from anyone. Let alone complete strangers. It occured to me that I was going to let this man walk me home. Knowing he could easily overpower me if he so wished. I felt numb to the idea. As though it didn't hold any significance.

[Man O' War Lover]

I almost reached out to grab her when she triped a little but maneged to stop herself from falling on the pavment and ston ground. I relized the dress did not cover as much as I thought at first and hel out the jacket once I saw her eyeing it. "Here you can have it." I said once she told me she had brought not jacket with her. Watching her closley I knew she must not trust me or did she? Why should she, she just met me. I then thought of sharing my name or my first anyway. I had promised myself not to make friends with anyone but for some reason I wanted to help her. "My name is Richard." I said "Thats what I called, and what may your name be?" I aske. I knew she didn't have to awnser my question I didnt need to know every thing about her just like she didn't need to know everything about me. But the tension and disconfert might fade if we knew a little more about each other. I tried to ignor the fact I could not tell her everything about myself that was imposable. Waiting for her esponce I made a mentle note to try and note talk as much. My jaw was tight as I kept my lips in a stright line. She must have come from a wealthy family or a higher rancked one by the looks of her dress and manners, she also handled those boot's pretty well. I smiled a little to myself a little at the thought-

[Saviour]

Victoria

I was surprised to be given his name. It was a very classy one also. "Victoria" I answer, befor ethankfully taking the thick dark brown jacket and slinging it around my shoulders. It was very large on my narrow shoulders, but I held it around me at the waist to keep it from slipping off. I felt sort of bad to have taken his jacket. I mean, it was pouring ice water, or so it seemed. I bite my lip and lower my gaze to the hard stone sidewalk. That of which was starting to puddle. I pull my hair out of the back of the jacket and glance over at the man. "You aren't cold?" I ask, surprised. He was soaking wet. Dripping for that matter. I watched as a droplet formed on the brim of his hat, vibrating as it became heavier, and dropping onto the stone ground. It seemed I had been looking into his eyes instead of his hat though.

[Man O' War Lover]

When she takes the jacket and puts it on I stand up. Once she tell's mer her name is Victoria I have a good idea she is from higher society. The question of me being cold is no surprise "No I'm fine, I actuly use to it." I say not trying to be to obvious. I site back down "Do you live close by?" I ask. Getting out of the rain would be more faster and more easy. "If you do we can make a run for it." I said "Or I can call a cab?" I offer. Even though I was a stranger I tried to give her as many choices not knowing if she really was in all that much of a hurry to get home. Maybe she wanted to stay a way a while so I gave her all the time she needed to clear her mind. I had a feeling she was in a mental struggle to try and figure out what she really wanted.

[Saviour]

Victoria

I shrug at his words "I don't know" I chuckle and run my fingers through my hair. Scratching my finger again on the one thorn left on the stem of the rose. I sigh and stick the finger in my mouth. Licking the crimson layer off my index finger and throw the rose to the ground in slight annoyance. "Damn things, I love them, but their hurt like a son of" I catch myself. I knew I was younger than him, and it was very unatractive for a lady to curse. Or that's what my mother says. I frown "Sorry"

[Man O' War Lover]

I look at the flower she held in her hand but shiver when she cuts herself. It was more like a paper cut, I bit my bottum lip. I needed to control the very thought of....I look at her when she stops herself from swearing. "It's fine I some times find myself doing that now and then." Like now, I needed to leave and get as far away as posible. I was probably overreacting but it didn't matter I could not take any chances. But I could not leave her here in the rian....by herself. I say "How about we walk." Holding out a hand I say "It's okay." I say-

[Saviour]

Victoria

He seemed nervous at my cut, and when it stops bleeding I hide my hand in the jacket. He offers his hand, and I hesitate. His strong, large hand offered to me. How could I refuse though? Wouldn't that offend him? I take his hand in mine. "I don't live far... just a few blocks down in the Feraneez house" I say, looking away before glancing back. Pausing in his unique eyes.

[ sorry about my shorter posts... ]

[Man O' War Lover]

(it's okay it's not short some of my post end up being only a sentince long)

When she hesitate's I give her encuraging smile. Once he rhand's in mine I notice she has hidden her other one in the jacket's pocket. Fine with me the cut would only make me more tense. I look down the street with a knowing look, I think I passed that house on my way into town. She was looking into my eyes agian as I look down at her. Waiting for her to stand up and walk with me I say "I'm sure your family is pretty weorried let's get you home before you freez shall we?" I said giving her a frendly smile again-

[Saviour]

Victoria

I give him a smile, as if to say sure thing. My parent's wouldn't be worried. They would most likely hope the man had bed me already. I stand up and "But I may freeze" I say with a chuckle and pull the jacket closer to me. The rain slowing to light drizzle, but the rain drops had gotten bigger. My glossy hair was now a mess of wet, dark brown without any waves. And it clung to my light skin like a child's hair to a balloon. I wasn't very cold anymore, only slightly chilly. I look down at our hands, his hand seeming to be colder than the air. I try to push the feeling away, hoping I was only imagining that as well.

[Man O' War Lover]

I smile at her commit "Not if I'm shaproning you home." I say. Walking with her down the side of the street but keeping her on the side walk I feel her looking at our hands. Her's was smaller than mine and much softer but I had worked quite a bite in my long life so mine where a little ruffer. She seemed to be curios of me but also trsuted me enough to let me walk her home. What was she thinking I wondered as the rain fell softly on us. Looking at her I could see she was not so worried anymore "So I know it's none of my buissnies but I think you might not go back there ever agian." I said knowing it probably was the truth. Why would she want to, the man had been very unapropite with her in public. I understood though it seemed so long ago when I was stuck in a smialur situation.

[Saviour]

Victoria

I listen to his words while looking at the sidewalk. Watching my step. I sigh and look into the large window as we pass. "I hope my parents understand" I murmur, not really to anyone but myself. This man seemed a more sutable husband than the jerk inside. My red lipstick had worn slightly into a faded pink already. That always made my mother furious. She said I couldn't keep makeup on to save my life. She was probably true. But atleast I could apply it. My mother always looked like a five year old hooker when she tried to put on makeup. Bright pinks and purples as eyes shadow and neon colored lip stick. I chuckle almost silently at the thought.

[Man O' War Lover]

I her her speak and barley catch her words. I knew her parents would act all happy to see her just to be polite infront of me but once I left I had an idea the might not be so nice. I look thorugh the window and see her reflection. Her lipsstick is fading away to rezele her true color and the rest of the colors she had on when she came into the diner where swept away by the rain. I really though makup runied the tru beauty of young women some times it was taken to far when aplyed. I smile at her squizing her hand a little in encuragment. Hearing her chuckle made me a little more at eas. She must have thought of something humarus? I came to a stop and looked at her "Do you want me to come in or would you like me to leave?" I asked, maybe my presence would cool her perents down so when I did leave they would not be so pestering, I had no idea why I thought her parents might be a little.....over protective and just caring about there own image.

[Saviour]

Victoria

I look down at our hands when he squeezes mine, and pull them apart. Unsure of why I was holding hands with this complete stranger. I bite my lip and look over at him. "I don't think they'd like me coming home with anyone but him" I say, the words spoken in disgust. "Do you have a phone or anything? I could write down my number if you'd like to talk sometime...." I say, back to my door and avoiding turning the knob to step inside.

[Man O' War Lover]

Feeling her let go of my hand I take a step back to give her space. I nod when she tell's me they probably wouldn't like it. I needed to get back anyway and not get invloved anymore than I already was. But for some reason I heard myself say "I could give you the number to the hotel I'm staying at." I couldn't take the words away once they where said, biting my lower lip I think of the small card they let all guest have when they checked in, it had the hotel number on it. I reached in my right pants pocket and hed it out to her. "Well it has the hotel number on it I will be there most of the time." Before turning to go I say "It was nice meeting you, have a nice day to." I said. I finaly turned to walk down the sidewalk and go home, or the hotel anyway.

[Saviour]

Victoria

I take the card softly, nodding at his words. He turns around and steps slowly away. I look to the ground "Nice meeting you as well" I respond, before reluctantly stepping inside. My mother and father standing there, looking less than pleased. "Leave me alone" I grumble and step silently up the stairs. But to no avail, for they followed me. I roll my eyes and walk into my room. Locking the door rather dramatically and sitting in front of my mirror. I didn't look into the glass though. I stared at the card, rolling it in my hand lightly. I could here the fury in my mother's voice as she demanded to be let in. I ignore them and set the card in one of my jewelry boxes to hide it from my father.

[Man O' War Lover]

(Very sorry it took me sooooo long)

I trudged up the stairs to my small hotel room wondering how her parents where taking everything. I opened the door and went inside suddenly remembering I forgot my coat but didn't care, but wouldn't that get her in trouble if they found out it was mine? I sat on the edge of my bed tuging off my shoes and lying down on the bed. Looking up at the ceiling I was thinking, should I stay longer? I should leave and not draw anymore atention to myself. I should not make any contact with anyone. Why did I give her that number anyway. I grumbled and got up to look out the small window. It was still raining. I decided to go down stairs, walking out of my room I locked the door. Going to the front desk I asked the counter cleark if I got any calls. None, nota phone call to be given. Why would she call me so shortly afterwards anyway. She had better things to do than call me. I should be happy she didn't call, the lese she tried to get to know me better the better. But she didn't need to get to know me, the phone number was like a number from a friend. I went up to my room once agian and tried to get some sleep, even when I knew sleep would never come agian.

[Saviour]

Victoria

I pull his jacket off my shoulders softly. Placing it on the back of my brass chair. I would have to give that back somehow. I pull the card out and dial it into my less than attractive, but fancy, wired phone. The phone rang for a little while, before reaching an answering machine. I was glad it was only an answering machine. I pause for the beep, then talk slowly into the phone. "Hey... I forgot to give you the jacket.." I laughed slightly before catching myself. "If you want it back just stop by sometime. You don't have to stay if you don't want. But we have tea and danishes..." I quickly hung up. Catching myself for inviting him over for tea. How stupid of me. I put the phone back and the card in the box. Pulling out my drawer and a satin nightgown. I slip out of the cold, damp dress and hang it on my dirty clothes rack. Changing into clean undergarmets, and then sliding into the smooth fabric.

[Man O' War Lover]

I came back down the stairs clean and dry. I heard someone call out to me, looking to see the counter cleark he said "Someone left a message for you on your phone." He said, before he said anymore I went back up the stairs quickly to check. Walking into the small and tidy room I went to the short night stand next to the narrow bed and picked up the reciver. I struggled a bite getting the thing to work before her vioce came on. I could hear the sudden stop of her voice at the end of the call as if she had been suddenly disconected. Hearing the words 'stop by' seemed pretty encuraging. I just shook my head and put the phone back on the hook. Can't go and disturb her agian I thought or rather warned myself. Getting up I walked out the door and locked it quickly before going down the stars once agian. Not bothering to check if it was still raining I headed outside in the gray day and went walking down the street unsure weather I should wait and get it in a couple of days. She might have forgoten me by then....good don't need tog et to close I thought. She was human it would only put her in danger, in more ways than one. Walking slowly down the side of the street I decided to not bother her agian. But I was not so sure of myself.

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