Johnathan heard Alexxa walk downstairs. He breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't believe how beautiful she was, she was strange but very stunning. He was amazed that she was Mr. Todd's granddaughter, he also hoped she wasn't as strange or...evil. He decided to clean, there was dust everywhere. He took the broom and started sweeping, he almost finished when he stood on a loose board, he looked down and shifted his foot to see if he had heard things. He put the broom away, bent down and moved the board to see a hidden hole with a small box. He took the box out, it was heavy, light brown and mahogany, it looked expensive and Johnathan wondered if Alexxa knew about this. He opened it slowly to see 4 silver shiny razors. Johnathan had his own razors, they were iron and weren't shiny like this but they were good enough.
"What are you doing?" asked Alexxa's voice.
Johnathan looked at Alexxa, she had tea and cups on a platter.
He stood up and said, "I found these under a hidden board. Did you know about these?"
Alexxa put the tray on the bedside table, she came over, took the box and closed it, "Yes, they were my grandfather's. Their heirlooms."
"Well you did tell me he was a black sheep," said Johnathan, "Why don't you sell them?"
Alexxa looked at him angrily, she would never even think of selling them.
"Are you mad?" She asked with anger in her voice, "They are all I have left of my family."
Johnathan looked hurt, he touched her shoulder and said, "I apologize. I have been rude."
"It's alright," She said, kinder, "You didn't know."
Alexxa put the box down and said, "I kept one. I learned how to cut hair from my father. I've never done it as a living though."
These are my friends
See how they glisten
See this one shine
How she smiles in the light
Oh my friends
My faithful friends
Speak to me friends
Whisper, I'll listen
I know I know
You've been locked out of sight
All those years
Like him my friends
Well he came home
To find you waiting
Oh and you're together
And you did wonders
Didn't you?
Alexxa put the razor away shyly and said, "You can have one. Have some tea. Dinner is at 6."
Alexxa went downstairs, she started making stew with some beef from the market and had a cup of tea. She heard Johnathan walking around, she huffed and looked outside. She liked the rain, it made her think of washing the bad things away and when the sun came out it was a new day. But Alexxa knew the truth, you couldn't just wash the bad stuff away with rain. Alexxa realized this when she saw Mr. Ragg coming out of the alley. They looked at each other, he smiled but she growled angry how could he even come back since his last visit.
Johnathan was upstairs, he finished his tea, it was herbal with some mint, it tasted very good and he wanted the recipe. He looked at his new razor, he was happy Alexxa let him keep it but he would only use it on special customers. He would take care of it and make sure it never got rusted. He was looking at it in the light, it was heavy, silver and had small designs of leaves like a flower. He put it away, cleaned up the tea until he heard a crash. He opened the door, went downstairs and saw Alexxa laying in the booth and a man against the wall with a scratch on his cheek.
Johnathan slammed the door and said, "What is going on?"
Alexxa and the man looked at him, Alexxa stood up and went over to Johnathan.
"Its fine," said Alexxa, "Mr. Ragg was just leaving."
Mr. Ragg adjusted his suit, wiped his cut and left.
Alexxa looked at Johnathan and said, "I apologize for the ruckus. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"What happened?" asked Johnathan, "Who was that man?"
"That was the legendary lawyer, Tobias Ragg," said Alexxa, "He comes here for...well lets just say not so nice business."
Alexxa went to the counter, started cleaning up the beef that had fallen on the floor. She stood up and started cleaning the counter.
"We must go to the police," said Johnathan.
Alexxa looked up at him and said, "He is friends with the police. There is nothing to do. "What if we..." started Johnathan.
"No!" yelled Alexxa, "There is nothing I can do."
There was silence for a few moments, she looked at her fists which were shaking and said, "I...apologize. I should...go to bed. Its been a long day."
Alexxa went upstairs and went to bed thinking of what to do with Mr. Ragg. He would come every week asking for half her money and if she didn't pay him he would go to the police saying something awful. Alexxa hadn't done anything yet but she knew that police wouldn't listen to a young woman in these times. Alexxa heard Johnathan moving back and forth, she was happy he wanted to help but she knew there was only one way to get rid of Mr. Ragg, a bloody way.