His Biggest Fan
Chapter 2 – Cuts, and bathtime
Krystal lay on her new bed silently looking out through the grand floor to ceiling window in her room Once they had gotten here, Kai had given her a tour of the house, introduced her to the house's staff, and then let her go to her room to rest saying that she could not train this week if she wanted. Kai was turning out to be really wonderful. The house was great, the staff was kind and welcoming, Krystal would have been happy, if should have been happy…except for what happened with Tala. Why would he ever be so mean to her? He had promised never to be so harsh with her ever again, and yet, there he was in the driveway yelling at her. Krystal stood and walked over to the window, gazing out onto the moors, the sun had set and now the stars dusted the sky with a soft silver glow. The moon sitting mournfully up in the sky looked down on her with sympathy. This was exactly the kind of house she wanted to live in when she grew up; a few hours ago she would have imagined living with Tala and starting a family with him in such a house. But now, Krystal wasn't so sure of what she wanted anymore. Maybe Tala would call her and apologize, tell her he would never say those things again, he would tell her that he loved her more then anything in the world, and that he was just sad that she had to leave…that's what Krystal wanted him to say. But he didn't call. Krystal stayed up all night, sitting on her large king sized bed, with bed posts stretching up toward the domed ceiling like ebony spires; glancing every five seconds at the telephone on her nightstand, waiting for it to ring. It was morning now, or it was going to be, the sun was tingeing the edge of the sky pink. Why didn't he call? Did he hate her? Did he never actually love her at all? Why did he lead her on then? Tears fell from Krystal's eyes, her golden hair pooling around her on the bed, as she watched her hands clench and her nails dig crimson ruts into her palms.
Krystal screwed her eyes shut, blocking out images of Tala holding her, whispering his love for her in her ears. She knew now that none of that was true. How could she have been so foolish? Why didn't she see it coming? The girl crawled off of her bed, the long smooth white night dress spilled onto the floor behind her as she walked over to her large bureau. It had taken her a long time but she had managed to pack away all of her things, hiding the things she didn't want the servants to see in places they wouldn't think to look. Kai had offered to have one the house-staff help her unpack but Krystal had kindly told him no thank-you and completed the task herself even if it took her much longer. She opened up the bottom drawer and pulled out one dark colored wash towel and then returned to her bed. Next the girl opened the drawer of her nightstand, flipping open the secret compartment inside and taking out the sharp carving knife within. Krystal paused; listening to make sure nobody was nearby before pressing the blade to her flesh, closing her eyes, letting the pain consume her and every fiber of her being. No thoughts, no feelings for Tala, no bad memories, nothing but the sharp pain in her arm as she cut quicker and deeper. A sound from the hallway stopped her. Krystal's eyes shot open, she pulled the knife away from her arm, she put it back in its hiding place, wrapped the cloth she had retrieved from the bureau tightly around her arm and dived under the blankets. Not a moment later, a knock echoed through the door to her room.
"Who is it?" Krystal called weakly, her self-destructive behavior draining her of energy.
"It is Aurelia, your personal maid miss. I have your breakfast, would you like me to bring it in for you?" A timid voice replied.
"Um, yes, please and would you mind preparing a bath for me?" Krystal requested while checking to see if her arm had stopped bleeding yet. It had.
A tall slim girl probably no older then Krystal walked in with a large tray. She wore a long plain brown frock with a white laced apron, and had curly brown hair the same color as her eyes. Aurelia was quite lovely in a classic way with her finely arched nose, rosy cheeks and shy smile.
"Thank you." Krystal said kindly, quickly stowing her blood stained cloth in her nightstand drawer's hidden section.
"You're quite welcome miss, and I'll get right to preparing your bath for you." Aurelia smiled warmly, and then walked swiftly into Krystal's adjoining bathroom.
Krystal got out of bed and walked over to the round glass table by the window, hurriedly eating her yogurt and waffles. She gulped down her orange juice, and her milk feeling her energy slightly restored.
"Miss?"
Krystal looked up, "Yes Aurelia?"
"Would you like me to join you, or should you like me to prepare your clothing for you?" Aurelia looked at her expectantly.
Krystal was quite embarrassed; she had no idea what to say. Aurelia looked as though this was a perfectly normal thing to ask. Thinking on it a minute or so, she realized it would probably be best if Aurelia joined her, considering Krystal could barely see straight even if her breakfast has refreshed her a little.
"Um, you can join me. I'm still a little tired and a bit disoriented, if nothing else you could be there to make sure I don't drown." Krystal said, standing up and moving slowly toward the bathroom.
When she made it inside, she closed the door and then stopped at what she saw. Aurelia stood there in her birthday suit, waiting for her to make her way to the bathtub which had filled with water already. Krystal was amazed by Aurelia's beauty; it was a natural beauty that the girl had never seen before. Aurelia's smooth skin was a soft brown just like her eyes, and she had great curves that flattered her wonderfully. She was perfect. Krystal walked over to her, and stripped down to nothing, now standing beside her maid servant unclothed. She climbed into her bath, as did Aurelia and it wasn't a moment later that Aurelia asked her, "Would you like me to wash your hair first?"
Krystal nodded quietly, her body flushing red with timid ness that Aurelia had previously been showing. Aurelia reached over to the side and picked up a glass bottle filled with a rich auburn fluid of which she poured a handful into her palm.
"Dip your head under the water." Aurelia instructed.
Krystal did so, and then lifted her hair up so that Aurelia could wash it. She rubbed the auburn substance into Krystal's hair, scrubbing and massaging her scalp and gently rubbing her wet locks. After this, Aurelia took her charge's head in her hands and delicately made it so that all but her face was submerged in the water. Supple fingers massaged the soap out of rich hair and rubbed her clean.
"You may lean up against the edge of the tub now if you like; I have to get the soap." Aurelia told her.
Krystal did so, she watched as Aurelia reached for another bottle this one containing a cream like substance the color of pearl. She rubbed this soap in between her hands, working it into lather before kneading it into Krystal's chest, rubbing off old dead skin, and washing off any dirt. Krystal laid her head back, closing her eyes in total relaxation. She didn't pay mind as Aurelia readjusted; now straddling Krystal's leg so that she could better reach the girl's shoulders and neck. Aurelia scrubbed every inch of her until she was completely clean. When she was finished Aurelia stood up and got out of the tub, drying herself off, then pulling Krystal out and rubbing her down with a towel.
"Would you like me to get your day clothes out or would you like to rest some more?" Aurelia hummed the question like it was a song.
"Um, I'll get dressed. You can get my clothes for me." Krystal replied watching sorrowfully as the maiden put her frock and apron back on.
Aurelia led Krystal back into her room, sitting her back on her bed before approaching the bureau. Krystal lay on top of the blankets, yawning.
"How about these?" Aurelia questioned.
"Those are fine." Krystal answered, not really caring either way.
"Well, come over here so I can put them on you then." Aurelia said jokingly.
"Alright." Krystal stood up and walked over to where Aurelia stood.
Aurelia took the garments in her hands and put them on her charge in their proper order, before nodding in accomplishment.
"All done."
"Thanks." Krystal smiled, "I have a question though…does bathing together officially make us friends, or at least vague acquaintances?"
"Friends." Aurelia nodded again, "Is there anything else you need?"
"No, I'm good." Krystal responded.
"All right, just ring that bell over there if you need anything." The brunette pointed to the silver bell on the wall next to the door to the hallway.
Then she left the room, taking Krystal's breakfast tray with her. Krystal thought a moment on the events that just took place, then thought back to Tala, and didn't feel any guilt whatsoever.
TBC…
A/N: Okay, I'll get some more of Krystal's past in the next chapter, and it will be mostly in Tala's point of view too, probably some diary stuff. And yes, I think there will definitely be some more Krystal/Aurelia stuff in later chapters. You know the drill, you keep reviewin' and I'll keep writing.