Vulnerability

Eight: Michael

LMAO IT'S BEEN A WHILE. I AM SOO SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THIS STORY NGL😭 ANYWAYS ENJOY😌

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that Tori cancelled. But then again, I'm not really surprised either. She's just like that in a way. I don't blame her, and I'm not upset with her. I just am a little upset. 

I guess it was sort of expected, but I can't help wonder if it was because of me. If there's something wrong with me. I have a habit of changing almost everything about me, just to fit in with people's standards. I'm like a mirror. I'm good at reflecting people's personalities just so I can feel somewhat normal. And I wonder if I've done that one too many times.

Sometimes, I find myself ridiculous when I think things like that. Other times I wonder if I'm right. I probably am. I just hope that it wasn't something I did to Tori.

I decide to finish the book I started a few days ago. I then do my usual stuff; check my favourite blogs (including Tori's), update my own, and check the solitaire blog.

It has become a daily occurrence to check that blog. I don't necessarily know why, but I guess it's sort of comforting to know that all that stuff is in the past. I like to read through all the posts, because I think the more often I recall the events that happened, the less they bother me.

It's weird, I know. But everyone has their own way of coping with things. 

I open the blogs site and look at the familiar title. And then I notice something out of the ordinary.

*New Post*

What the fuck?

Solitairians,

We are pleased to inform you about our latest project.

In light of recent events, we have decided to take a short break. We are back now. We have a few new and more capable members of the team, which should make your experience more enjoyable. Our latest project takes place in three weeks time, on the 7th of April. We hope you will show your support by attending this event. We will keep you updated.

Patience kills.

I read the post over and over. This cannot be happening.

The events I was trying to forget came rushing back, and I remembered them all too well once again.

And then it hits me. Tori.

I scramble to find my phone, and when I do I quickly find her contact and dial it.

She picks up almost straight away.

"Tori?"

"Michael. Look, I'm sorry about-"

"I know why you didn't want to come."

She's silent for a few seconds.

"You saw it too?" Her voice quietens.

"Yeah."

Neither of us talk for a moment.

"What do you think's gonna happen?"  She asks.

".. I don't know."

She sighs and I do too but silently. I think about how much this has affected not only her, but every single other person who witnessed what happened.

"It doesn't say where it's gonna happen." She says

"So it's not like we can stop it." I pause. "Have you talked to Evelyn?"