Ch. 3~the next day
Paramedics had came too late that day.
Mr. Lawson died at 65 of a heart attack.
As for Alexandria, she was offered a room to stay at the Aerie building until her emotions got back on track and calmed down.
Xanatos was sympathetic towards the girl; especially when he had found out who her parents were. Other than her now deceased father, she had no other known family.
There was a knock on her door as she meekly gave a 'come in.'
Owen smiled at her as she sat on the windowsill.
"I have your breakfast prepared, miss. I hope it is to your liking."
He glanced up as she slowly nodded. Owen paused for a moment before walking out. He made his way to Xanatos' office and knocked.
"Come in."
He quietly shut the door as Xanatos smiled at him. "How is she?"
Owen nodded. "She seems to be physically alright. But mentally…well sir; after the recent loss of her Father I must say I am concerned."
Xanatos rested his head in his chin. "You don't think that…she would bring bodily harm to herself…do you Owen?"
He had not considered this and his eyes widened.
Xanatos got up. "I think I should have a talk with her. Especially since she knows of our…special house guests."
Owen nodded.
Alexandria managed to eat most of what Owen had brought her. A simple but pretty good omelet. She sighed. She also realized she never took a good look at her room. After last night she pretty much pasted out from crying so much.
Her room was a burgundy color and had golden colored trimming on the ceiling. A large wardrobe stood in the corner and looked neatly polished between its designs. A dark wooden vanity with a large mirror stood directly in front of her bed; which was queen sized with silky red sheets.
Overall she was surprised, red was her favorite color. She smiled; pleased.
There was a knock on the door.
"Alexandria? It's me, Xanatos."
She sighed and quickly dried any leftover tears.
"C-come in." her voice was strained. 'Crap.' She thought.
He walked in and Owen followed suit closing the door.
Xanatos sat on the side of her bed and looked at her quizzically. "How are you feeling? "he asked.
She gave a forced smile-which didn't go unnoticed. "I'm ok, thank you."
Xanatos came over and placed his hand on her shoulder. "Alexandria, I know of your family and if you wish; you may stay."
Her eyes widened.
He waved his hand. "Don't worry about anything. It would be my pleasure."
She gulped. "T-thankyou."
He smiled warmly. "There is something I must talk to you about though. I was told that you are aware of the gargoyles. What are your thoughts, Alexandria?"
Owen shifted and watched for her answer. The strange feeling came again as he waited. Whatever it was; it would drive him crazy if he didn't find out soon.
"I think they're nice. A little intimidating at first but…I'd like to be their friends."
Xanatos watched her closely. The way she spoke and had serenity in her voice told him she was honest. After a few seconds he smiled and turned to Owen.
"Remind me later to bring Miss Alexandria to meet our friends."
Her heart raced, and she smiled.
A real smile.
'I think I'm going to like it here.'
