{ &. __ EISLEY
IT HAD BEEN ONE OF THE WORST DAYS, YET EISLEY knew that it wasn’t over. balthazar had come over to dryden vos’ ship absolutely fuming, and eisley knew that his demeanor wouldn’t change upon getting her. she was the one who accepted dryden’s offer, but what choice did she have? eisley didn’t think anyone would be coming for her. however, all she could do now was brace herself for what was yet to come – for balthazar to scream at her or do something more physical. the ride home had seemed like it had lasted for ages with eisley sitting right at zar’s side in the vehicle with his arm around her frame protectively. she expected nothing less, yet she knew that his true feelings towards her wouldn’t be displayed while his driver was right there.
she was the first to get out of the vehicle, eisley quickly walking inside as if he would leave her alone and drop the situation, but of course he was close behind her. the girl could feel his eyes on her – it was making her stomach drop in the worst ways as she entered his mansion and made her way up the stairs to his room where she expected he’d want her to go. there was no use in fighting him, he’d get what he wanted eventually. while zar was initially relieved to see that she was okay, he also knew that eisley was to blame. she made the choice to go with this stranger when she should have waited for balthazar to pick her up from the cell. when would he have had the time though? she was in there for over twenty four hours, eisley didn’t know how much longer he’d take.
so eisley walked into his grand bedroom and heard the door shut behind the two of them before turning to face her master with a small sigh and a light frown. the familiar scent of her own home was comforting but she still felt uneasy with what was coming regarding balthazar. she said nothing to him while at dryden’s ship when the deal was happening and she said nothing on the ride home, but she’d have to talk at some point. without her words, she wouldn’t be able to explain herself. ❝ i was in the cell for over a day – i didn’t know whether or not anyone was coming for me… and i would have come back, you know i would have, but that man was the only way out that i had - ❞
DISCUSSION WITH THAT SEWER RAT OVER HIS PRECIOUS servant had already set off the businessman. the two were silent in their return back to balthazar’s personal ship that he occasionally drove himself when it was dark enough to do so ( though not for long since it has an automatic steer and highest quality of navigation systems ) . ever since he received eisley back into his arms and made sure that she was safe, balthazar hasn’t glanced at her. not one look due to his silent yet brewing anger with every passing second.
upon their return home, greeted by a darkened penthouse that balthazar was escorted to earlier today due to the event that ensued. before he could beg any higher being to make sure that eisley remained silent about what had happened -------- the politician began to unbutton his blazer, letting it fall from his shoulders; then he worked on the cuffs that held his sleeves removed in order for zar to roll them just over his elbow. ❛❛ did i allow you to speak, eisley ? ❜❜ before his young servant could react, the back of balthazar’s hand was raised ----- swiftly it came down hard when it connected with her cheek.
never allowing her to gain footing, he grabs a great handful of her hair to pull eisley back onto her feet ------- teeth bared as he snarls at her. ❛❛ I DID NOT !! i do not care if he was your way out, you pathetic woman, i was coming to save YOU !! instead you were missing for over a day, i sent search parties across coruscant for you ---- then i hear from sewer rat that you’ve been dressed and fed by HIM. do you not understand the complete agony i went through because of you ?! ❜❜ his voice was hoarse in his raised volume, sweat beading off his forehead while his body shook with fear and anger. it was clear as day how much eisley had meant to him -------- however, his anger towards her wouldn’t be able to be dismissed by the servant.
instead of hitting her once again, however, balthazar brings her into his arms; a hand cradling the nape of her neck as his nose dips to the curve of her slender neck. ❛❛ do you know how much i worried for you through every second we were apart, eisley ? i couldn’t bear to know that you were separated from me... you know i would have come to save you... so why? why didn’t you stay put...? why couldn’t you wait for me? ❜❜






