The ride to school was uneventful. Everyone was quite, except for the lovebirds who were giggling and holding hands! I texted Sunhye like a devil that she better explain the recent turn of events. Jordan must have made up with her. Kou seemed irritated with the public display of affection. And I was staring at him. Once again I was captivated by his charm. He was driving. I was a bit cautious at first but as auntie said Kou was an excellent driver. He also has an international driving license. As he drives I can't help but stare at his manly arms. Just the thought of holding them makes my heart skip a beat.
Kou's charm saved me till afternoon. After school as I was completing my homework when I decided that I'll do one thing as the lady suggested and if she doesn't reveal who she was then that will be our last conversation. I wasn't even surprised when Jordan called us and invited to watch movie at his house. I declined obviously but Sunhye didn't want to leave me so I assured her that I had homework to do so she can go and enjoy her date. I was about to go to bed when she appeared as usual as if she owns the house. This time she waved her hand to sit beside her. I followed despite my heart racing like crazy. I wondered if she was controlling my brain!
It's been a peaceful day, hasn't it?
Why didn't you go to hangout with them?
I mean what changed your mind?
This lady how does she know? I am not even amazed anymore.
Well, it wasn't a peaceful day for me. I didn't join them because I don't want you to come here again with your ridiculous warnings, I would appreciate it if you identify yourself and get the f**k out of my house.
She laughed at me and what she said next confused me further.
I am a part of you. How can I be anywhere else?
There she goes again with her twisted answers. I got up from there.
Listen! Lady whoever you are you better get out of here before I call the police.
She laughed again and to taunt me she further added that I should take a pic of her and to turn on the lights too. I didn't take her pic as that smelled fishy bit as I turned the lights on she again spouted some more nonsense.
Concentrate on your surroundings! Where are you? Don't you know who I am? I am your subconscious!
"What? Say that again! How can someone be so insane? How did you drag me then? Huh? The very first day do you remember ? You psycho? "
Don't you feel deja-vu? Everyday don't you feel there is something off? Look again ! Where are you? It's time you face it.
And with that she was gone like dust. Leaving me puzzled. What is there to look at? As I looked again around the house my eyes caught notice of the photos hanging on the wall. Me and mom celebrating . At the bottom the words written were, "Congratulations! To my lovely daughter on college acceptance."
I couldn't breathe for few seconds, I couldn't understand what was happening but my surroundings dissolved into dust and I was left in this expanding emptyness.
I shouted but no one was there to listen. I ran but couldn't feel land underneath my feet. As if it was the punishment to be aware.