The Spider Queen

(Alpha Star System- Planet Gaia)

(Peterlor Estate- Home Theater)

"Rebeca my love! How could you leave me for another?!"

"Jason… you've never loved me! I saw you with that Mendolesa girl! I know that you cheated on me!"

A handsome golden-haired man knelt on the floor and wept as his former fiancée walked slowly out of the room.

All he could see was her thin graceful back as she walked with a confidence that had never been shown in all the months that they had been together.

Perhaps he truly was the one in the wrong.

Rebeca was a graceful swan and he had imprisoned and clipped her wings.

But it was just one mistake. He truly loved her… why couldn't she see just how much he had sacrificed?

How did things get to this point? Where did it all go wrong?

"Please… just give me another chance?!" Jason cried out as he clutched his heart in pain. Rebeca's steps paused for a moment, but she never looked back.

The door finally closed, and the room fell into darkness. The sounds of Jason's painful cries echoed hauntingly through the apartment.

[The End.]

"Huh? Wasn't that supposed to be a comedy movie?" Sophie asked in confusion. She turned to see her girlfriend wiping away the tears from her eyes.

"Comedy? No that was one of the saddest romance films of all time," Cleo sniffled as she felt a mixture of sadness and nostalgia.

"Wait… don't tell me you actually cried? That was the worst acting that I have ever seen in my life!" Sophie exclaimed in shock.

"You just don't understand… this movie is based on a poem written by Lord Edmonton who would later spend the rest of his life alone and in regret," Cleo whispered softly.

"I know this movie can seem a bit lacking but when I was a young girl… I remember my mom sitting down in the living room and watching it with me."

"It just reminds me of... oh… this is stupid…"

"No… I'm listening," Sophie said gently as she leaned closer and brushed her lips against Cleo's ear.

A few days had passed since the meeting with Doctor Reynolds and there were subtle changes to their relationship.

Sophie was not going to lie to herself and pretend that it didn't hurt a little bit that Cleo was uncomfortable being open and honest due to fears of hurting her low self-esteem.

The foundation of any relationship was trust and honesty.

Sophie felt guilty that she had created an environment where Cleo was afraid to voice any complaints or her opinions.

What did it say about her? Sophie had no clue that Cleo had issues with being permanently bonded but it retrospect it should have been obvious.

Who would want someone else to be able to manipulate their emotional state at any time?

"I… I'm just so conflicted about my mom," Cleo's voice broke Sophie out of her musings.

"I… hate her… I completely and utterly despise her. But… but… every time I think of her face… I can't help but recall how she used to be when I was a little girl."

"We were alone in the palace until my talent for mental force revealed itself. For the longest time it was the two of us against the world."

Sophie did not know what to say but it seemed as though Cleo simply wanted someone to listen.

Sometimes all you could do in a situation was listen and let the other person know that you cared about them.

The hybrid girl wrapped her arms around the princess and drew her into a soft embrace. Sophie pulled a box of tissues from her storage ring and carefully wiped her girlfriend's face.

Seeing Cleo's delicate facial features up close completely mesmerized Sophie who got lost in those piercing green eyes.

She leaned in and planted a firm kiss on Cleo's lips. The kiss lingered for a few seconds and Sophie could taste a sweet addictive flavor that made her want to come back for more.

With a great deal of effort, Sophie pulled back before her lustful urges could surface and ruin the moment.

"I'm here for you. I promise that she will never hurt you again," Sophie vowed solemnly as she looked Cleo in the eyes.

Love without a doubt was one of the most dangerous poisons.

When you truly love someone… you would do anything to keep them safe and happy.

Sophie's words carried a weight that only she understood. She was determined to never let Cleo ever suffer that level of harm again for the rest of her life.

"My knight in shining armor," Cleo teased as she raised a hand to her forehead and pretend to swoon in delight.

"At your command my princess," Sophie followed along and bowed her head respectfully. Cleo's soft giggles filled the theater room and brought a smile to her girlfriend's face.

"Should we watch another movie?" Cleo asked once her laughter had subsided. She reached for the remote and pressed a button to return to the home screen.

The theater room inside the mansion used retro technology to simulate the experience of watching movies from many centuries ago.

Modern movies were more akin to a virtual reality experience where the audience could become one of the characters in the script and their decisions would affect the outcome of the story.

Duke Peterlor was a bit of an old-fashioned man and preferred the works from a few thousands of years ago when movies were more of a viewing experience.

It was a definitely a more passive experience but sometimes you just wanted to turn your brain off and watch a few hours of entertainment.

He had designed the theater room as his private den, but Sophie had spent many afternoons in her childhood watching classical movies on the big screen.

Cleo flicked through the catalogue and finally decided on a film called 'The Hero Gives Up On His Quest!'

"Okay… let's watch an actual comedy movie," Cleo declared as she pressed the start button. The screen went dark for a moment and then the opening scene began to play.

The princess snuggled up closer to her girlfriend as the movie opened up with the scene of a skinny young woman playing the flute.

In the distance a ten-year-old child with missing teeth was waving around a wooden sword while loudly shouting.

Sophie gently stroked Cleo's back as she enjoyed this precious time that they were spending together.

Maybe… it was for the best that her father had decided to hire Doctor Reynolds.. Slowly but surely, Sophie could tell that her relationship with Cleo was growing stronger by the day.