Chapter 4: Talking to Myself
My weaker other self just smiled and waved nervously at me. Pity, I expected him to just give up and shrivel in fear. However, it looks like he's adapting to the environment in the Land of Shadows.
Well anyway, I have to at least get the information I need from him.
Especially the ones about Theresa Fowler…
"Well, well, well. Looks like you stayed long enough." I crossed my arms and gave him a wicked smile. Julian just looked down and clasped both his hands.
"Oh yes, most definitely." he said, and then he giggled nervously afterwards. "I was able to survive in that place. I have managed to have stalactites as food here."
I cringed a little after hearing that part. Did he just say "stalactites"? Disgusting…
Then he continued his story. "Although it was really difficult to adapt because I had to deal with a lot of creatures, especially those who wanted to eat me."
I tried to control my laughter, but I started bursting into laughter. It was definitely quite funny. Julian did not say anything, he just looked at me sadly instead. I stopped laughing, then I started wiping off a tear from my right eye.
"My apologies," I said "It's just that those creatures probably smelled too much of your fear."
Then I giggled a bit, covering my lips with two of my fingers.
"So, shall we start talking about Theresa Fowler?" I asked, then Julian's expression suddenly went from sad to surprised.
"Theresa?" he asked "Why Theresa?"
I giggled and crossed my arms again. "Well, it's not wrong to ask questions is it not?"
Julian definitely knows a lot of things about Theresa. I can sense worry and possibly fear in his actions now. He starts looking at his surroundings as if he's trying to dodge my questions. Then he starts whistling and humming.
Julian was stalling!
I waited for a response, until I started growing impatient. "Enough!"
He stopped humming and looked directly at me. "I have had enough of your insolence!"
My sudden outburst startled Julian, this made him feel nervous again. "Um, well, you see. I, uh… I mean, she-"
"Can you give me a straight answer?!" I asked angrily "How is it so difficult for you to give me a straight answer?!"
I heard him gulped and once again, he clasped both his hands. "Well, you see. I am still quite confused on what's happening right now. I assume you wanted to look for a certain ball at first."
I glared at him and said "And?"
"And you wanted me to tell you everything I know about Theresa." he said.
I chuckled a little just to control my anger towards Julian's annoying remarks. "Yes, that's very true Julian."
Julian smiled a little, but frowned after I raised my index finger. "Unless you want me to completely lose my temper and destroy you for your insolence."
My eyes started to glow a bright yellow, afterwards Julian started quivering again. Then my eyes went back to their normal state. "Excellent."
I glared at him again, and asked him the same question. "Now, shall we start talking about Theresa Fowler?"
Julian began talking. "Theresa Fowler is one of my dearest friends, along with Dave and Juggo."
I started listening. Well, that was a good start. "Continue."
He bowed his head and just looked at the ground. "She's part of the school's baton twirling team."
Interesting…
"Theresa's an amazing girl, I really adore her so much." he said "Although I could hardly express my feelings for her because I do not want her to feel uncomfortable."
Well, apparently I'm you. We both desire the same girl. Except I will be thinking of ways to make her mine. Which is one thing you couldn't do. And now, I will delightfully grab the opportunity you had failed to get a long time ago.
I nodded and smiled. "Excellent…"
He smiled back a little although I could seriously sense that he knows more about her. "Anything else you would like to tell me?"
"No." he said "None at all."
I smiled in response and walked towards the door. Before leaving, I looked at the mirror once more.
"Thank you for that meaningful conversation." I tipped my hat and smiled at Julian wickedly.
Then I closed the door afterwards.