A Requiem For A Dead Universe - Chapter 16

 

Micheal “I told you I was just chatting with her, there’s no hidden things there.”

Chloe “Why? I was just asking what are you talking about.”

Micheal “Then put away that table knife, why did you even bring that here?”

We already entered the hover when she suddenly raised her hand holding the table knife I used earlier. I was not able to see when and how she got it but as far as I know, the moment we entered the hover I was already at a knifes point. She was pointing the knife at me, she had a considerable distance but she can always reach me. She was glaring at me with an angry eyes as if she’ll really stab me if I answered wrong.

Chloe “Answer me first! Why are you talking with her?”

Micheal “Recruitment! Recruitment!”

Chloe “They said she’s from another family.”

Micheal “She is but she will be your friend.”

Chloe “Guts said she had a little crush on you that’s why you’ll be able to recruit her.”

*that fucking sack of talent less confidence implicated me!

Micheal “But I would never use anyone’s feelings for my goals, besides she knows how important the cabins are so it’s enticing enough for her to willingly follow us.”

Chloe “And she’s a good person to share a bed with right?”

Micheal “I won’t dare.”

Chloe “Really? Why are you talking just with her? There’s a lot of other people there you know? When I arrived, the gossips I heard was you having another woman only minutes after I go away.”

Micheal “The hell, am I that handsome?”

Chloe “Some even said you were teaching Dirvo how to pick up girls so you flex your two girlfriends in front of him.”

Micheal “I don’t even have a proper one now I have two?”

Chloe “What not proper??!”

She suddenly swung the knife at me, I watched as the knife slowly move at me but, I was not able to react. It’s as if my body turned stiff and slow but I feel it moving albeit very late. The knife was about to reach my neck when it suddenly stop.

Chloe “Say it? How am I not a proper girl friend.”

*Is any sane girlfriend would hold their own boyfriend at knifes point when they get jealous over nothing? How are you thinking your a proper and sane girlfriend?

Micheal “I haven’t courted you or anything, we don’t even had a date once. So it’s like were in a vague relationship that we already reach the end but didn’t went through the start right? How about we attend some class? Let’s just pass time till evening then I’ll give Uncle John a call.”

Chloe “Just make sure what you promised me yesterday.”

Her anger subsided but her knife was still at my neck.

Chloe “What did you talk about?”

Micheal “About what your grandpa did, he did many things that might implicate you in the future so I need to know which are the enemies and which are the victims that might become enemies.”

Chloe “What about her? Did you ask anything about her?”

Micheal “Nah nah, why would I need to ask anything from her? Green already interviewed her regarding her lineage and stuff. Are you seriously doubting my intentions? Haven’t I already told you that I won’t care about other people?”

Chloe “Who knows if you would keep that if the women would be giving themselves to you.”

Micheal “How can I ref- let that happen? Don’t I have you? Even if it took me 6 years of finding a way to cross the astral I’d still not chase other girls.”

Chloe “Only 6 years?!”

Micheal “Of course after 6 years you’ll return here right?”

Chloe “hmmp, even if you save them you shouldn’t let them have you okay? Even if they strip themselves in front of you. If you save them then let them pay you with money not ask for sex okay?”

Micheal “I’m really that cheap to you?”

Chloe “No, she’s beautiful and your always horny so I know it wouldn’t be good if left alone.”

Micheal “So I really am that cheap for you.”

Chloe “I said no, it’s because I know I can’t always do it with you so you might do it with others.”

Micheal “Can you put that down now and don’t treat me like a sex machine okay? I only had sex if I’m stressed or in the mood and we already did it yesterday plus we also did something this morning so how can I be horny all the time? You think I’m a sperm bank or something?”

She then put down the knife and turned her face away from mine. I saw people outside staring at our spectacle so I just started the engine and flew up, I asked her what she wanted to do but she just stayed silent so I just head to where the boys dorm was. She then spoke to me.

Chloe “I know I was just a bit busy today but don’t suddenly talk with other girls like that.”

Micheal “It’s not like I’m flirting with her or something.”

Chloe “What if something happened? How can I be sure that you won’t feel anything?”

Micheal “I won’t just fall in love while talking for just a few minutes besides, I was just entertaining myself while waiting for you.”

Chloe “You won’t, but what about her? Didn’t she had a crush on you, and if you want someone to talk with, you could’ve called me.”

Micheal “Am I really that handsome? I can pick up at parties but not make someone fall in love in cafeteria, and you don’t even want me to go with you so why would I bother calling you just to have someone to talk with.”

Chloe “What? You’re angry cause I didn’t bring you with me?”

Micheal “No, I just wanted to say that maybe I will be a bother if we were talking while you’re having an important conversation or doing something that needs attention.”

Chloe “Then next time I’m away from you just call me, I don’t care if you’re bothering or not. You should just bother me not others.”

Micheal “You want me to be 100% dependent on you?”

Chloe “No, I just want you to not bother others.”

*So that means you want me to be 100% dependent on you right?

Micheal “Are you really just jealous or you want me to admit something I didn’t even think about. Here I was trying to increase man power and protection for you and you just suddenly point a knife at me to tell me not to flirt? Is this the “a little better everyday” you are talking about? I understand that there are things about you that you don’t want me to see that’s why you got yourself busy but that doesn’t mean I need to just look up the sky and daydream til you arrive right? I can’t just ignore people who wanted to talk to me because you’re away. I was putting your safety in my mind and you’re thinking that I’m cheating on you? Tell me really, am I not capable of being normal in your mind?”

Chloe “I just thought that you would do that. I-I know that I was gone for too long, I thought I would surprise you by returning earlier but I saw you talking with her. I thought you were using the time to-”

Micheal “You actually think that I’ll use that time to hit on someone? On the cafeteria? In front of your friends? Really?”

I was getting a little pissed off by what’s happening. I was about to land the vehicle near the boys dorm when she suddenly yelled.

Chloe “I’m sorry okay! I was busy doing things that took many hours for us! I felt guilty because I should’ve just brought you with me, I knew you’d be bored because of my petty reason. I was just really jealous but I can’t say it because I know it’s my fault. I’m sorry I was finding ways to blame you.”

Micheal “So your just angry at me because you’re angry at yourself?”

Chloe “Because I should’ve been the one you’re talking with if I didn’t plan this stupid surprise.”

Micheal “Why are you even angry at yourself? I just had a talk right? It didn’t even took an hour and she was only there for what, 15 minutes? You think it matters? We had at least 2 months with each other why not share a few minutes for important talks with other people? I recruited her now you had someone that could hunt, someone that could kill. Don’t you really have confidence to yourself? You think I’ll leave you just because you were gone for 1 hour, 2 hour? I loved you for more than 6 years, you think I’d just cheat on you now?”

Chloe “No, I just.”

Micheal “Say, how about we have a talk later at the cafe about what you really wanted to say. I’ll get those things inside the dorm then we’ll head straight to the place. It’s not like we need to attend class now that we already finished the project.”

She had a blank expression and just nod at me. I went inside the boys dorm and I found the rumored haunted room. I opened it using the key card I have and saw a fairly clean room and the books was stacked neatly on the shelf. I picked the free books and transport them to the hover. Chloe then wiped her eyes when she saw me. I believe she was pondering what her actions did to us. After making 2 round trips I finished transporting all of the books then sat inside the vehicle. I saw Chloe making a sad look, I think she finished her contemplating. I stroke her shoulder and slowly and gently pulled her for a hug. She spoke to me in a meek voice.

Chloe “Sorry,…”

Micheal “Nah, you hurt my feelings so you will sleep on the couch.”

She looked at me while pouting angrily.

Micheal “I’m kidding. Why are you acting like that earlier anyway?”

Chloe “I was jealous because I don’t want you, talking with other girl especially those that I don’t know.”

Micheal “How am I to socialize with others then.”

Chloe “That was why I’m angry. I know I’m being unreasonable but I can’t make me stop from being angry about it, I wanted to blame me but I can’t still reason myself out so I blamed you instead. Because if I blame you maybe I can just stop thinking it’s my fault.”

Micheal “Well that’s that.”

I was showing a helpless expression because of how I can’t understand her but she angrily spoke as if provoked by my reaction.

Chloe “I’m sorry okay? I know I’m mean for blaming you but what can I do? I love you and I want all your attention for me even if I’m away. I want you to be mine only.”

Micheal “I know, I know. You blame me because you love me.”

Chloe “I told you I’m sorry, I can’t do anything about how I feel. I’m easily getting jealous because I feel you might leave me if you found someone better.”

Micheal “Tsk tsk, you know I blame you too so we’re equal now.”

After hearing what I said she suddenly got angrier.

Chloe “You blame me for what??”

Micheal “Making me happy.”

Chloe “Mhhm.”

Her angry appearance suddenly smiled and she turned away.

Micheal “Can’t you pretend I did something good, don’t laugh at me okay? At least I tried right?”

She suddenly chuckle but tried to keep her laugh inside.

Micheal “Don’t laugh okay, I swear your hurting my confidence now.”

She then laughed but got agitated by me. She then threw light punches at me.

Chloe “I’m angry, I was angry,. Angry.”

Micheal “You’re laughing though.”

Chloe “It’s because you’re so corny.”

Micheal “Ouch, why are you so direct?”

Chloe “It’s your fault for saying such thing.”

Micheal “Why? You can blame me for the bad things happening to you then why can’t I blame you for the good things happening to me?”

Chloe “It’s because you should be angry at me, you should be saying things about trust and….”

Micheal “So you want a big argument with you over something that small? I only wanted to know why are you acting like that. You love me that’s why you blamed me and that’s enough reason for me.”

Chloe “But-”

Micheal “Do you love me?”

Chloe “Of course I do.”

Micheal “I love you too. Now we go have our date.”

Chloe “But I-I,…”

Micheal “I told you we should just forget that, I’ll just talk with other people when your around or when I have your permission, is that okay?”

Chloe “It is. but,…”

Micheal “I told you just let it go already.”

Chloe “I just ate, you just ate. I’m still full.”

Micheal “Oh yeah….”

Chloe then smiled and giggled. It was awkward so I cleared my throat and asked her.

Micheal “Where do we go then? I mean were already outside the campus so, I think we should go somewhere somehow right?”

Chloe “How about the mall?”

I felt shiver down my spine.

*I remembered how she bought so much unnecessary things at the groceries then how about the mall?

Micheal “How about we watch a movie, the one where you got starred at.”

Chloe “I didn’t enjoy that role. They always said I should do a kissing scene but I always refuse so they put me in a very minor role.”

Micheal “How about the one that my machines got starred at?”

Chloe “Huh? Is there such?”

Micheal “You know Machine: Alpha? Some random dude got infected with an androidification virus then became able to control machines.”

Chloe “Sounds like a boring movie.”

Micheal “It’s an indie but still, most of the props were made by me. They paid me quite the some too.”

Chloe “Wait how about the one that got released last year? The one from earth, that strange love story.”

Micheal “The one with cheating during a pandemic?”

Chloe “Yes,….why?”

Micheal “It’s almost an adult film though.”

Chloe “Still,… people said it’s a great movie.”

Micheal “Yeah, there’s bunch of sex and lies.”

Chloe “Isn’t that like your life?”

Micheal “You’re like the 15th person that told me that. At least I had you right? You’re not craving for sex and you’re not lying about what you feel.”

Chloe “Is that the plot of the movie?”

Micheal “No it’s more complicated but Guts said there’s too many “actions” in that movie.”

Chloe “But it was a great one right?”

Micheal “You want to watch it?”

Chloe “Well,… I’m not hungry yet,… so,…”

*It’s not different than watching porn though, well it’s not like I’ll refuse her when she wants to watch an almost adult film if she’s with me but. Why did she want to watch it though? Does she want to get horny or something?

Chloe “I’m just curious so don’t think anything perverted okay?”

Micheal “Curious about what?”

Chloe “How a girl feels when they are like that. Like do they do it because they developed some bad habit or did someone made them like that.”

Micheal “It’s because the… you know what let’s just watch it.”

Chloe “Have you met someone like that?”

Micheal “Many, but I just met them. I don’t want to entertain such people.”

Chloe “You’re so judgmental.”

Micheal “It’s not because I judge them, it’s because I can’t help them. Those kind of people need professional and medical help. They are so deep in the abyss, that they became dependent on the feeling rather than the feeling being dependent to them.”

Chloe “So there are those kinds that you can’t help.”

Micheal “Clean people still had control so I can still help but if the person isn’t clean I’ll avoid them immediately.”

Chloe “Well let’s still watch it.”

Micheal “Okay.”

I ordered tickets through online and drove the hover to the movies. We then gave 2 of our hours watching a movie with sex scene every 10 minutes. Chloe was watching while hugging me while I’m criticizing the movie’s hot scenes. She did not mutter a thing, did not do anything and just watched silently. I was getting aroused sometimes then got normal by some time. When the movie ended, we got up, went to restroom then got back to the vehicle.

*It was a porn movie at the beginning then a drama in the end, it has a pretty good plot but the wrong thing was every sex scene had new type of kink or fetish. That change was ruining the message that the movie wanted to spread. Still because of this fetishes the movie sold so much to horny teenage men while the message sold out to many girls. But is it really possible for a sex addict to be cured by love?

Chloe “Micheal, if I w-…”

Micheal “No! Would I love you if you were like that? No, do I believe people like her can be cured by love? No. They need medication, counseling then rehabilitation. Curing them with love is like feeding the fire with bigger logs to kill it, if the logs run out the there’s still fire.”

Chloe “But if-…”

Micheal “Love can only heal emotional wounds, but being like those people? Those kind of abyss was a choice, they chose indulgence rather than finding other ways until they can’t go away anymore. Even before they sink deep they could’ve run away, find something to do and live new life even if it’s fake. They are the ones that can save themselves but they chose to fall deeper.”

Chloe “Aren’t you too harsh?”

Micheal “I’m not, you see I am the opposite of them. I escape reality through sex that’s why sex gives me pleasure while they feel pleasure from sex that’s why they escape reality. I treated sex as my medication while they treat sex as normal as eating.”

Chloe “But if I became like them?”

Micheal “I’d leave you, even if you recovered I’d still leave you.”

Chloe “Don’t you love me?”

Micheal “How can I love someone who can’t love herself? Someone that disregard her own well being? If you turned into someone like that I will never love you even a bit.”

Chloe “So that movie was a lie?”

Micheal “There’s also a saying that love finds a way.”

Chloe “So all you said wa-”

Micheal “Not every time that saying is applied. Maybe love cured one case but mostly love failed to cure 1000 cases.”

Chloe “But if I became like that and your the only one who touches me?”

Micheal “Then I’ll tie you up and take you somewhere.”

Chloe “Where?”

Micheal “Mental asylum or something.”

Chloe “Seriously, if, I was like that active but only with you?”

Micheal “I want to say I’ll like it but, to be honest it will be painful for me. It’ll be so painful I won’t have the drive to do anything to you. I wanted to spend good times together, build beautiful memories, travel and eat but, if, if it revolves to,..doing,…. that’s why you wanted to watch it huh?”

*Having a relationship where one was so active almost did it 3 times a day. Slowly losing the sense of kinship, sense of happiness heck even lose the sense of sex. It’s just pure lust and all lust. I was like that, I wanted sex almost every time I got erected by Christina. We did it day to night when were doing nothing. Now Chloe was afraid that it will happen again, so that’s what happens when one was very active but the other can’t keep up.

Chloe “That’s why I wanted you to change. You were like that girl, but only does it with one person. You would want to do it until you don’t have anything that resembles love.”

Micheal “I thought we already got through this issue?”

Chloe “I just wanted to explain to you why I’m scared of you returning to what you are.”

Micheal “You know I’m not that depraved.”

Chloe “I know, you’re worse. You think sex is love so the more you love someone the more you wanted to do it until you lose the love and the only thing that will be left was sex.”

Micheal “I already realized that too.”

Chloe “I know so I just wanted to tell you why I did those things. And if you became like that again,…”

Micheal “It’s okay just stay away from me as far as possible.”

Chloe “No I’ll tie you up and bring you somewhere.”

Micheal “Where? Police station?”

Chloe “Your room, as long as you don’t touch other women I’ll be willing to give myself.”

Micheal “No! If I’m hurting you then just leave me.”

Chloe “No I’ll choose to let myself get hurt than let you suffer.”

Micheal “I hate that kind of bullshit you know? I don’t want anyone endure anything because of me. Right now I still feel guilty of what I did to Christina, I still feel guilty of what I did to you. You think it’s fun listening to that “I’ll sacrifice myself to you” thing? It’s not your job or your right to cause pain or suffering to yourself. If I forced you to do something then leave. If you caused yourself to be hurt by something or someone because of me, I’ll just forget you exist. So if someone tried forcing you, bullying you or doing anything to you and you didn’t tell me because I’ll get angry or something then I’ll let you just suffer that shit alone. I don’t need a shield to protect me, I want a woman that loves me.”

Chloe “Sorry,….”

Micheal “You can treat me as someone who can’t love but don’t treat me like someone who would just let people suffer in my stead.”

Chloe “I’m sorry,…”

Micheal “Where here,…”

Chloe “I’m sorry,…”

I looked at her and saw some tears forming in her eyes. I wanted to let her cry but I shouldn’t let that happen. If she cried right now it’ll be because she thinks she made a mistake.

*It’s just that I was really pissed off by myself, I still not have the chance to apologize for what I did to Christina and,…shit. Tsk tsk.

I hugged her and spoke in a gentle manner.

Micheal “Stop being such cry baby, I love you so I don’t want you to get hurt because of me. If that happens that means I don’t have the rights to love you right?”

Chloe “I’m sorry,..I thought, I thoug-”

Micheal “You thought that was love? It’s okay to sacrifice time, sacrifice money but sacrificing a woman’s well being for a man is not my kind of love. Personal collection room right? You want there right?”

She then wiped her tears and cleared her face. She stopped her small drama, and kissed me on my cheek.

Chloe “I just wanted to say that I love you that’s why I said those things. I didn’t know…”

Micheal “I just don’t want to cause pain to others. If I was able to help others, would I just let my own girl suffer? You think I can take that?”

Chloe “I’m sorry,…”

Micheal “Haha now you made a mistake in love too. If you think choosing to get hurt was better then wrong. We’re already equal I think.”

Chloe “Okay,…”

Micheal “Hey? Why are you still sad? It’s not like we broke up right? We just let each other know what kind of love we want. You want one that does normal things then I want something that you don’t need to sacrifice your well being. That’s the end of the argument, if you don’t stand up their I’ll carry you.”

She then smile for a bit.

Micheal “You need some boost huh.”

I locked her in my arms and tickled her sides. She was laughing and wriggling herself out but she didn’t scream stop like the other times. I only did it for a moment as to not spoil her mood by being overboard. I signaled her to wait, walked outside and went to open her door for her then cheerfully spoke.

Micheal “Good day! Madam, welcome to…”

I glanced at the sign of the cafe to fake my ignorance towards the name. She laughed at me but still entertain what I’m doing. I held her right hand and guide her to stand.

Micheal “Serenity cafe!”

Chloe “Thank you! Good sir, might I ask the name of this handsome man?”

Micheal “I am called Micheal Layperil, but if Madam would like you can call me husband.”

Chloe “Oh, how audacious of you, is that how this place greets their guests?”

Micheal “No madam it’s just how I treat such fine and rare beauty, might I ask what shall I call this, young madam?”

Chloe “Oh, how rude of me. I am called Chloe Suriela but, you can call me wife if you dare.”

Micheal “Well then, my wife. Shall we, enter the crystal palace.”

Chloe “Ehm, husband, it’s Serenity cafe.”

Micheal “Yes, serenity glass cafe.”

We laughed at each others folly before entering the cafe. I talked to Uncle John and he agreed to what I said, though I’m kind of embarrassed because he insisted that all the expenses are not to be paid. I already talked about it with him when he delivered the minerals on the apartment last night and he already said it is a “gratitude for the savior”.

Chloe was really surprised about experiencing an exclusive room for a date. She was spellbound at the sight of the beautiful and artistic collections while I was captivated by the use of light stones, floating stones and other minerals to intensify the artistic technique used. We then sat down the table and chair prepared by Uncle John, the table and chair was a part of the personal collection so Chloe hesitated for a bit before comfortably sitting on it. The chair was using a strange liquid that looks like crystal but instead it was a super dense liquid but the particles sticks together so much it can only be shave by super hot objects. I saw Chloe wearing a child like smile as if the problems and craziness of today vanished and completely turned into pure and compact happiness. I enjoyed watching her gazing at the scene around her before asking her in a proud manner.

Micheal “Believe me now?”

She smiled at me with her white teeth visible while nodding at me. She then asked curiously.

Chloe “How much did it cost?”

Micheal “Everything,…. to be honest nothing, I just asked Uncle John.”

Chloe “It’s impossible, when we asked how much reserving a floor is, it costs more than what all of us had.”

Micheal “Well, why didn’t you asked if you guys can use this place.”

Chloe “It’s because it’s not a floor people can rent. This is where the personal collection is located, only people from VIP can see this and only if there is Uncle John guiding them. Even some of the employees haven’t seen what’s in here.”

Micheal “Well it cost a lot okay, it cost so much I need to become a god to save a crystal elf or something.”

Chloe “Oh? Well, when are you going to save me?”

Micheal “When you got kidnapped by creatures that can bend reality or something.”

Chloe “Oh, so it cost so much you went crazy?”

Micheal “Not that much, a little crazy was the right cost.”

Chloe “Well, if we,… you know,…we ate here with Green and the others,… you think you’re going to be full crazy?”

*Oh! you want to flex or something? I don’t know if Uncle John would allow it though. Maybe if I could ask that sky elf babe then I can do something besides, if she could give me a thousand year worth of her earnings then maybe she won’t be as stingy.

Micheal “Depends on when.”

Chloe “When?”

Micheal “When do you want.”

Chloe “Really? Maybe this month?”

Micheal “It’s okay.”

Chloe “Okay,…..”

She was all smiles, her eyes were focused on me but she looked like as if her mind was wandering places. I knew that she was imagining scenarios of what could happen when we bring the gang here so I tried breaking her thoughts before her expectations get any bigger. We talked about the dishes we are about to order when Uncle John slowly walked in with another employee. The employee was a fairly beautiful lady that was filled with smile but, her smile was not the typical employee smile but a happy and genuine one. While I observe her I saw her glancing at the art surrounding us and her eyes were filled with marvel as if it was her first time seeing the place but when she finally set her sight on us I felt a great sense of negative emotion from her eyes and slight change in smile. She wasn’t angry towards us who were tarnishing such beautiful place and it wasn’t envy either. I felt her sinking into abyss of sorrow, it’s as if she was in so much despair she just accepted something and refused all hopes. Maintaining such beautiful smile while dying inside. I know why she experienced that.

*You were an employee here and this is the first time you saw this place, and it was serving people who could have a date here. I-I can’t help, sorry I can’t help you,….

Uncle John “I would like to apologize to young madam Suriela and young sir Layperil but due to a sudden predicament, the owner required my assistance to run some errands. In my stead, I would like to introduce Anna to be the one serving both young miss and sir.”

Anna then bowed to us, her smile that she kept from the start was starting to wear off now. Her dark feelings are starting to subside too. I then tried asking what was the problem Teya was having but Uncle John said I should focus on my date. I was getting suspicious because I feel agitation towards him. I was thinking about Uncle Johns’ actions when I heard the cheerful voice of Chloe asking me.

Chloe “What are we going to eat?”

Micheal “Anything you want, I’ll try it too.”

Chloe “How about this crietian glass viper soup, tree boar steak and dessert, dessert, dessert, oh, this blubber creams.”

I saw that everything she chose was really from astral meals, but all she chose was at the average price. I believe she was trying to decrease the cost.

*I wonder what would happen if she found out we’re eating for free,… well not really for free though. I would need to risk my life for saving Teya’s life so,… I wonder what happened to that elf?

I was pondering when I heard a gentle voice asking us.

Anna “I-is madam and sir already finished choosing their order?”

I then looked at the menu and find a fairly high price pasta dish to order before giving it to the young lady. I once again felt her emotion, her previous darkness slowly returned and it’s as if every step she takes away from this place was heavier than the other, and I know that every steps she will take on returning here will be as hard. We waited for a few minutes when a plate of light snacks arrived, Chloe and I chatted about the food and what are the ones she already ate. I took a long while before the pasta and the steak arrived followed by the soup after a few minutes. I was not able to enjoy the food while thinking about Anna and Teya’s predicament. After eating the main course the dessert was finally brought.

*This great meal, I think I should thank the owner at least… maybe I,.. nah I should find someway to pay her for this, I think I can go there by myself if I touch the right place on the wall. Uncle John said there was a part of the mirror where the mirage will be deactivate. Oh yeah I’ll surprise her to increase intimacy….

Micheal “Chloe, can I excuse myself for a bit?”

Chloe was currently chewing the sweet and creamy dough like cake. She then tried to hurry herself but still asked me while there’s food on her mouth.

Chloe “Where are you going?”

Micheal “Near the restroom, I just wanted to speak with Uncle John for a bit then I’ll come back.”

Chloe “Okay.”

I stood up, and head for the elevator. I went up and returned to the place where we used the magical mirror. I then checked if there are people around before I tried to swipe the surface of the mirror. I tried to remember where Uncle John swiped the mirror but I can’t remember the exact location. I then tried swiping with large strides hoping I could accidentally do it but there was no reaction. I was about to put my ears near in hopes of hearing some clues when I saw a couple passing by giving me some strange stair.

*Ughh!!! Shit! This fucking mirror… I thought I could open it with one swipe? I almost swiped with my own body. Is it because my intelligence is not high enough for the magic mirror?

I immediately looked at my clothes as if I was just using the wall as a mirror, but I still heard the couple’s laughter resounding from afar.

*Fuck you, you’re gonna break up sooner than you think! Bitches!!…

And then I saw something on the floor to my right side. It was a small circular design that was made from a crystal, it was the only one there so I stood on top of it and swiped the mirror and nothing still happened, but strangely I felt something. It was the same feeling with the abyssal stone and astral stone. I once again put my hand against the mirror surface and trace that special feeling. When I reached the end I suddenly lost my balance due to the mirror suddenly becoming walk through magic wall again. I was celebrating my success on my mind when I realized that half of my body was exposed outside so I immediately crawled inside. I went to the elevator and went to the lowest floor. What I saw triggered something inside me that never shut down.

*I want to become strong, so strong nobody wouldn’t be troubled if I’m near them, strong enough so that I can save more. So strong I won’t ever lose a friend. I will grow strong and save you from what kind of fucker would do this,…I’m sorry Teya,…. I’m too weak..to help….