FANTASIA

Prelude

The sun, shining brightly onto the field of grass and dandelions. As he walked pass the field, he felt free of his mind. He could feel the breeze of the wind, and the sun, shining on him. He felt at peace and ease. After years , he was finally free from the pain. He didn't need to hide it anymore.

What's this? From a far distance , he could see something , but the sun was too bright so he couldn't make it up. He walked closer to it , and that's when he realized , it was a mirror. Something came to his mind. He had no idea what it was but he had the sudden urge to touch it. His finger went through the mirror, like it was some portal or a doorway. Confused , yet eager he felt. 

RING!

What was this ringing in his ear? He put his violin down and looked around to find the source of the noise. That's when he saw an unknown mirror a few metres away from where he was standing. He walked closer to it , and stared into it. Wait a minute. There should be his own reflection reflecting on it, but why cant his eyes see it? Why couldn't his mind interpret his own image? Eagerly, he touched the mirror and felt a second of peace. 

It was calling us wasn't it?

I'm not sure. Maybe. 

Why us?

I don't know. 

Its probably a fantasy , right?

I'd rather call it Fantasia.

Sounds nice. Sure.

''Eddy? Eddy!''

Someone was shaking his shoulder . He was too tired to move or even speak. But this voice sounds familiar. Whatever, just wake up.

''Eddy? Are you working overnight? Everyone's gonna go to the steak house around the corner. Wanna follow or, you going home?''

Oh. Its Jen.

''No, I'm not working overnight.'', Eddy collected the scattered papers on his desk, packing them into his bag.''I don't feel like joining. Have fun though, and stay safe.''

''Alright then, get back home safely alright? Get some rest when you're back home too, don't wanna see some shouting from the boss cause your saliva are on the papers!''

Jen laughed and patted Eddy's shoulder, and walked out of the office. What a jerk. Not even a goodbye? Eh, she probably just forgot. Lets just go back.

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He fumbled with his keys as he tried to open his apartment door. It was raining heavily and he was drenched in the rain . He ran into the apartment and closed the door, letting out a sigh. Are you kidding me? Now I have to find a new suit to wear to work tomorrow. I even have a meeting! God dammit.  

Yeah. Eddy has only one suit for work.

He put his suitcase onto the coffee table and sat onto his chair. The rain still hasn't stopped. As the thunder strikes, he caught something at the corner of his eyes. That case. He got up and walked , finding a case that was surrounded with cobwebs and piles of dust. He dusted it off with his hands and took a deep breath. 

As soon as he opened the case, it was as if the whole world started drowning him with memories. This feeling. Why was it so familiar? It was burning him off with curiosity, as if there was someone calling him from the other side.