06

Alexa rolled her eyes, feeling her cheeks turning a dark shade of red and said, « I find it so uncomfortable that you know things from me because of a survey. Heck, I find it uncomfortable being here. I’m freaking engaged. »

He frowned, opening his mouth and then shook his head and waited for her to keep looking around the room. A medium sized window overlooked another part of the ocean. It wasn’t as large as it was in the living room, but it was big enough. Next to it were silk neon green curtains for her to cover herself from outside eyes.

Alexa looked out into the vast landscape, admiring the large rocky terrain, watching as an enormous waterfall cascaded down the rocks and into a large river that led along to the ocean. She thought about how fun it would be to paint the scenery, to capture its beauty. She turned to Xander, wide-eyed. « This is my room ? » She asked, unbelieving that he would offer her a room with such an amazing view of the enchanting waterfall.

« I figured, since you were artistic, you would appreciate something to paint. If you do not like it there are several other rooms, all with different views of the island. » Xander offered, cocking his head to the side, surveying her.

Her stomach groaned, reminding her she hadn’t eaten for hours. She smiled sheepishly. « I’m hungry. »

« Oh ! » Xander said, a grin spreading across his face suddenly. « Then, we should go to the kitchen. I have a surprise for you. » He said, motioning for her to follow him.

She sighed walking past him and out into the hallway again. He walked forward and she followed, intrigued to see what he could possibly surprise her with.

Xander slid his hand over the panel to the kitchen, the door sliding away smoothly to reveal the kitchen in all its glory. It, like the rest of the house, was white, shiny and modern. The walls were pure white tile and the floor was a light birch wood, making the room seem slightly less cold. Alexa surveyed the room, taking in the black cabinets, granite countertops and the sleek stove that had enough buttons to launch a rocket into space.

« So, » Alexa began, running her fingers across the granite countertop, « this is a pretty big kitchen for just one dude. »

« Well, » he shrugged, « we are known for having large families ; I am only thinking of you. »

« What ?! » She squealed, her face turning so hot someone could cook meat on it to perfection. « Oh, no, no, nonono ! »

Xander laughed, shaking his head and said, « I only kid ! We only will have however many kids you would like. »

She narrowed her eyes, biting her bottom lip to prevent herself from bursting and muttered, « Oh yay, ‘cause that makes it any better. » She sighed, walking over to the black coloured cabinets and opened them.

At the sight of her favourite chips, she felt her heart beating inside her chest faster than a panther. « P-Pringles ? »

He nodded, a slight crease forming in between his brows as he watched her take the cylinder shaped container. « You mentioned those were your favourites. Did I get the right ones ? »

She nodded, his voice becoming a faint whisper in the back of her mind as she opened them. Cheddar flavoured Pringles were the best, but extra cheddar flavoured Pringles were heaven. She pulled the lid opened, smelling them and sighed out contently.

The only thing she felt at the moment was surprise. Even Seth didn’t go to the extent the Alien was to make her happy. He complained that the chips were unhealthy and smelled bad. Yeah well all the best food in the world was unhealthy ; there was nothing she could do about that.

« Thank you so much ! » She squealed, stuffing her mouth with three chips at a time, « I haven’t had these in so long ! »

Xander chuckled, shrugging his left shoulder and said, « I am glad that you are allowing me to please you. »

Oh you can please me any—no ! No, bad Alexa ! You are engaged ! To Seth ! Not some weird Alien that kidnapped you.

« Pardon me, » he looked down at his watch and then up at her, his blue eyes boring into hers with an expressionless look, « I have to go. You are free to look through the rest of the house ; it is yours now as well. Oh, » he turned back to look at her, « if you want to enter a room that has a scanner, simply say your name. » He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly and said, « I did not know you did not like to be called Alexandra, so when I return I will change it. »

« Where are you going ? » She frowned, licking her lips as she realised that she must’ve looked like a pig eating. Then again, it wasn’t like she was trying to make a good impression. After she slept and ate some more Pringles, she’d leave. She’d go back to Seth and forget that Aliens ever tried to take her.

Xander looked at her momentarily, his eyes flicking all over her face. « I have a meeting with the General. It is nothing serious, do not worry. »

« I’m not, » she scoffed, but he had already transported away. She sighed, bundling a few more cans of Pringles into her arms and made her way to the door. « How does this thing even work ? »

« Please identify yourself, » A soft robotic voice said, startling her as she jumped back and tightened her hold on the Pringles.

« Uh…Alexandra. » She said, feeling stupid talking to a door. It whooshed open and she walked though, making her way to the living room.

She sat herself down onto the couch, the Pringles beside her like a second person. How do you work this thing ? She pressed blindly at the buttons on the little remote. After pushing nearly every button twice she finally found the on button.

The TV blinked on and she recognised it as the history channel. She clicked a few buttons until she found the one that changed the channel. She clicked through a few until she found the news.

She watched in interest as the pristine man behind the desk, a small stack of papers lying flat on the desk, looked straight at the camera.

« -and it appears as though the President was serious about the Alien’s threat. A few hours ago, 100 women were taken from their homes and families and given to the Aliens. We are still unaware as to what has happened to the women while being in the custody of these creatures, but some people believe they aren’t being treated fairly. What is your opinion ? Tweet us at-«  Alexa quickly clicked the channel over, uninterested in what the man had to say.

Though she didn’t want to admit it, the Xrions were being surprisingly nice for a bunch of Aliens.

Xander had not been outright cruel or mean to her and he seemed to almost strain himself with trying to please her. He had given her a personal room and around 15 cans of Pringles. He had a TV installed, he got her a canvas to paint on and he even tried the odd joke ; tried being the operative word.

She snuggled down into the sofa, watching Julia Roberts sing her heart out to Kiss by Tom Jones as she munched on her Pringles. At least something was normal in that fücked up day.