Chapter Seven: History in the Making
Lisa hadnt seen Ben since she started hanging out with Luke. Once again, she felt torn. Part of her was glad; the other part was a little worried. She wasnt feeling in the mood to dwell, however. Being with Luke made her very happy and she hadnt been that happy in a very long time.
Luke took her to meet his aunt and uncle. She instantly sensed a definite difference in personality between Owen and Beru Lars. While his uncle seemed to be hard and callous on the outside, within he only wanted what was best for his nephew. His aunt, in contrast, was soft-spoken and gentle. Lisa took an immediate liking to her.
He showed her around the moisture farm, including the garage where he kept his T-16 Skyhopper.
You race that thing? she asked.
Yep! said Luke. Around Beggars Canyon and we do target practice with the womp rats.
Sounds dangerous.
Luke shrugged. Risk is what makes it fun.
Right
It took four days for Fixer to repair the Shuttle and Shorty. In the interim, although Luke tried very hard to get his aunt and uncle to let Lisa stay with them, she wound up staying at a small hotel-like business. It wasnt pleasant, however, once the ship was done, she had no qualms about moving in there.
Both Luke and Fixer eyed Lisa when she paid the mechanic for the repairs Luke mentioned later that he had talked Fixer into dropping the price a little wondering just how she got the money. She wasnt about to tell them, however. All she would do when theyd ask was smile.
Lisa moved her ship next door to Lukes home. While he was eager to do a little space traveling, family loyalty kept him from going too far. Shorty started helping out on the farm, getting Lisa on Uncle Owen and Aunt Berus good sides.
Once in a while, Lisa would get the feeling she was being watched, mostly when she was alone and waiting for Luke to join her for whatever activity they had planned. She finally found the culprit a week after she and Luke had declared themselves to be a couple.
Ben was standing behind one of the Shuttles engines.
What do you want? she asked icily.
Just seeing how you were, he replied.
Im perfect. I have my droid and my ship and a wonderful guy who loves me. And I love him.
I see. Im happy for you.
She doubted it, but she didnt say that. Lukes gonna be out soon. Hes taking me to dinner. So I suggest you scram.
Was it her imagination, or did he lookkind of hurt? There was an odd look in his eyes.
Ill see you around said Ben, starting to walk away.
Lisa hemmed for a second, then shouted, Hey! When he turned around, she said, Thanks for the tow and the tour and for introducing Luke to me.
He managed a small smile. Youre welcome.
See ya.
Ben disappeared just as Luke came out of the homestead.
Was that Ben? he asked, kissing Lisa in greeting.
Yeah. Hes acting weird, even for him. I dunno. I wouldnt worry about it. I have a feeling we havent seen the last of him.
The End
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