Trapped in a World of Old

Chapter #1: All is Lost

He really left. I can tell. I can't feel his energy anymore. So this is how it ends...Jarrod's back in the normal, present-day world and I'm stuck in this slum of a castle for the rest of my life. You know I didn't really think he'd really leave. He seemed so intent on convincing me not to stay here with Rhuak. I guess it was all just for show. Curse him. I barely made it through that charade I put on to try and make him go back, and I suppose it was enough. He took the amulet and left. He probably has Jessica Palmer's perfect little figure wrapped in arms right now. At least he's finally getting what he always wanted...to fit in somewhere and not just be some weirdo with a cowardly personality. Well, ain't that just great. I hope he at least tells Jillian that I'll be okay and that I love her. He probably didn't. My guess is he's not even planning to go back to the shop. He probably doesn't want a thing do with Jillian anymore. I mean, he got what he wanted. The curse has been lifted. He doesn't need to worry about all this magic stuff and I'm sure he's thrilled about that considering he never wanted to do with the curse or anything like that from the start. The only reason he came here with me and got involved with magic was to free his family form this stupid, little curse. He did really believe in what we were doing. I can't believe I convinced myself he might actually be interested in me. The only thing I really did was let him play me for a sucker. I was so stupid. I let a guy in the way of my instincts. I knew there was something wrong with him, but no, I had to give him a freakn' chance because I had the hats for him. I hope he has a great life cause he can drop dead for all I care. I'm so furious, but wait a minute. My cheeks are wet. I'm crying. Why am I crying? I'm not supposed to be crying over that pathetic loser. I can't help it. The tears just won't stop. I lay on the bed in this wretched tower room and bury my aching head in the pillows which feel like clouds. My eyes hurt like heck from crying so much. I need rest. It's been such a tiring day after seeing all of Blacklands. Then again why should I rest? It's not like I'm really going anywhere, but my eye lids are like lead. They simply refuse to stay open. Slowly, I drift into sleep…a peaceful sleep like I've never experienced before. It's wonderful. I finally decide to give into my body's wishes. After all who's knows what tomorrow shall bring. Hopefully, something better than today.