Chapter 2: Intrigue

Finally, Julian's residence. I could just sneak inside, turn on the lights, and…

"Julian!"

I literally jumped a little as soon as I heard someone just call my name.

Oh God! Who was that?! I thought.

I grew a little paranoid as I went towards the living room to see who that person was. As I walked towards the living room, I have noticed that it was larger than I thought. The space was filled with antique ornaments, from the clocks, paintings, and fine china sets, to the chandelier. It reminded me of the traditional, Victorian home.

There was a couch where I saw a couple sitting and looking at directly. The woman had black hair and was statuesque but quite pale, while the man also had black hair and kind of looked like Julian, except he was less pale than Julian and he looked a little…happier. The woman wore a black, silk nightgown with short sleeves embroidered in laces, and the man wore striped pajamas.

The woman stood up and walked towards me. She suddenly hugged really tight.

"Julian, darling, where have you been? Your father and I have been worried sick." she said, while still hugging me tightly.

"I'm fine mother", I said, while trying to gasp for air from that incredible tight hug, "Just went for a little stroll, that's all."

"Well, you should not stay in school that late son." the man said, as he walked towards me and patted me on the shoulder.

"Oh my, look at you!" she said, as she gently sweeps the fringes of my hair "Did you just dye your sweetie?"

"And did you just change your wardrobe color son?" the man asked.

Annoyed and irritated, I suddenly released myself from the woman's grasp and went upstairs immediately.

The couple just looked at each other with worry.

"Good night honey, sleep tight." the woman said.

I went to Julian's room and locked the door. I examined the room carefully and it was very…Julian. It somehow looked like a scenario from a horror movie because it had posters of the Exorcist, Dracula, Sweeney Todd, Nosferatu, and surprisingly, an Addams Family poster. The room also had strange – looking dolls that are placed in glass cabinets. There was also a theremin located near one of the cabinets. Lastly, what completed the whole "macabre" showcase were plastic skeletons.

"What a lovely room," I said "It's a shame that Julian is the complete opposite of this."

I softly chuckled and sat on the bed. The blanket was soft and silky, it reminded me of Theresa's lips. Again, Theresa was all I could ever think of. I took the picture out of my inner pocket and looked at it once more. Look how happy and vibrant they are. Full of life, full of hope, full of happiness…

Something that I would love to take away from them! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

I looked back at the picture, and said to myself.

Oh Theresa, how I would love to know you more, and even feel you more. The moment our lips met was wonderful. The feeling of soft lips touching mine was both exhilarating and intoxicating. I just realized that a simple kiss could arouse my senses completely. I wish I could see not only face, but also your whole physique. It must be amazing to see you all of you. Slow strokes of your hair and your face, a soft kiss on your neck and on your shoulders.

You are a complete mystery I want to unravel.

I kissed the photograph and placed it underneath the pillow so I could finally go to sleep.