Chapter Four-The Letter

Chapter Four- The Letter

 

“I borrowed it?  Besides technically they stole it first.”  X said with a shrug.

“Why did you steal it?!”  She yelled pointing at the statue of Heru.

 “I don’t know I just liked it.” Sapphire sighed knowing to well there was no reasoning with X over this.  She knew Xs grasp of the concept of right and wrong was iffy at best.  But considering her back ground it made sense.

About ten minutes later an old beaten tow truck pulled into view X’s 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo trailing behind it.  It was a black car with tinted windows.  Hot red accents burned their way across the sides.

“There now that’s a car!”  X said motioning her arms in a grand gesture.”  After they had gotten back on to the highway, and with X driving at least 50 over the speed limit.  She reached into her pocket and pulled out the yellowing envelope holding it out for Sapphire.

“What’s this?”  She said snatching it out of Xs hand.

“A letter it was sent to the Dendera, which they had delivered to me.”

On the front of it there was a big "X".  No address no return address.  Carefully she pulled out the letter to read it, but the only thing on it was a name, some numbers, and what looked to be Arabic written in very messy handwriting.

 

Sahen Harris

Town of Coltsfoot

19891221

هو الذي يمكن أن تقع والذباب لا

 

 

“Who’s Sahen Harris?”  She asked her face bunching up as she tried to make sense of the letter.

 “I have no idea.” X answered.

“What about the numbers?” Sapphire asked.

“Not a clue.”  X said a devious grin crept upon her face. 

“Where’s Coltsfoot?”

“Where were headed.”

“Well then looks like we have an extra piece of information on our side this time round Sherlock.”  Sapphire said waving the letter out in front of her. 

“It would appear so.” X said her face now exploded in to a smile.

“Hey now that I’m early we can have some fun before we get down to business!”  Sapphire said a huge smile erupting on her face.

“That reminds me you’ll be working at “Katy’s Crazy Flowers.”

 

 

Three hours later they pulled into Coltsfoot 7’11.  Sapphire filled up the car and X went inside.  The cashier quickly looked up from his book to state a quick “Hi” X moved over to the packaged food and grabbed an assortment of chips, candy, and pop.  Then headed back to the front.  She shoved everything on the counter and leaned against it with her back towards him so she could watch for Sapphire.

 

“Hey, any good party places around here?’ She tossed the question over her shoulder at the cashier.

 

“Well I suppose there’s The Flat but it’s not the kinda place girls want to hang around at this time of night.

 

“Hmm… is that so? Sounds exactly like my kind of place.”  She said flipping around to face the cashier as Sapphire walked into the store.  X took in the cashier his short brown hair, blue eyes and glasses, a handsome face; he had all the makings of that nerdy bad boy look.  Looking right in to Gawain’s big blue doe eyes or at least that’s what his name badge said.

 

 X asked “Where do you like to party?”  A dangerous look played in her eyes.

 

“I….uhh…”  He swallowed hard, starting to chew on his bottom lip.  He looked at X like a deer caught in the headlights.

 

“Alright I thought we were supposed to be making friends here not scaring the poor cashier’s.”  Sapphire said as she walked up flashing him a smile and he was able to peel his gaze away long enough to get it stuck on Sapphire. 

 

“Hi I’m Sapphire were new in town it’s nice to meet you.”  Sapphire said holding her hand out.  Gawain dropped his gaze ignoring her hand and quickly started to ring in the items, avoiding looking at either of them.  Sapphire dropped her hand on the counter and glared at X. 

 

“Meh…  Was just looking for a little fun, our new friend Gawain here says that The Flat is where the party’s at.” 

 

“Well actu-“he clamped his mouth shut as X shot him a look.

 

“Well it was nice meeting you but I think well be leaving now.”  X said throwing some large bills on the counter.

 

 

“I really can’t believe you!  Do you have to be so rude?!”  Sapphire asked opening the door to the car and slamming it shut before getting an answer.  X got in to the car and leaned over to her.  “Awe are you really that upset sweet cakes?”  She asked in a taunting voice tracing a finger under Sapphires chin.

 

“Yes, yes I am!  Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I didn’t have to put up with you!”  Sapphire yelled her face growing hot.  “You know then I’d be able to have friends, do normal things!”

 

X backed up and looked expressionless at Sapphire.  “No!  I’m not taking it back I don’t care what you do or say.”  Sapphire said crossing her arms and looking out the window.

 

“Ok.”  X said putting the car into drive and taking off.  They drove for a few more minutes.  Sapphire stole a glance at X who face was still as expressionless as a rock.

 

“Really that’s all you have to say!  Ok!”  Sapphire spat the word out.  “I just told you I hate being with you and you say ok!”

 

“Where you expecting something else?”  X asked flatly, snatching Sapphires wrist in her hand.  When Sapphire looked up she saw the fire blazing behind her eyes.  “X…I…”  She started but X slammed on the breaks and got out.  “X!  Where are you going?”  Sapphire said worry filling her voice.

 

She opened the back seat door.  “You drive, I’m having a nap.”  She said harshly before laying down in the back seat.

 

“Fine!”  Sapphire said frustratingly undoing her seat belt.  “But I’m still not apologizing.”

 

“I wouldn’t expect you to…” X whispered to herself and closed her eyes.

 

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