Stepping Inside The Unknown

Untitled Part 9

We start following Diablo to his house. I was nervous with anticipation of what could happen next. We have found a big lead, maybe things will get clearer after this. Maybe the purpose of us being here and where to follow next becomes clear! 

I... just wanna rest. My social batter is too low. Actually, I don't think this is the case. To be honest, I really miss my parents, my mom especially. (Play the OST now) 

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I wonder what she must be doing right now. Would she be troubled because I am not there? I know that Felix said that time is flexible and there won't be inconsistencies but.... I just want to see her face again.

I don't know how long it will be till I see her again, I am really grateful for her in my life. The sacrifices she made to make me the person I am today. Oh gosh, I feel like I will cry. Damn, no wait till you get back home, K. Lock yourself in a bathroom and then cry alone but not now! Not in the middle of the road!

I hug myself, Autumn notices my discomfort and rubs my shoulder. She looks at me. I can read the question in her eyes. I answer with a small nod and a smile. "I am fine". She understood and didn't pry further. I ponder if she also feels homesick at some point. Of course, she would too.

Anyways I get my focus back and we reach Diablo's house. It's on the west side of the city. The house is mediocre with a really pretty garden. We enter his house and he leads us to the living room. He asks us to feel comfortable and goes to get Sarah here.

As soon as he leaves, Autumn grips my hand.

"This room... it's layout reminds me of my house. Just like here, we had two couches and a TV at the front of the room. A window at the side...."

Then I see it. The sorrowful look in her eyes that mirrors my own.

"I wonder what my parents and my little brother must be doing right now? I know, they must be playing with Oreo, my dog." 

Then she sucks in her lip and says" I miss them."

I hug her tight and say nothing cause I have nothing to say. I just hug her, trying to silently console her. I know even if I say anything comforting, I myself would not believe those words. We hear footsteps approaching so we get apart.

In comes an old lady. She was in some nightgown thing and her hair was white with slight traces of black left. She had the grandma vibe. She looks at us and smiles.

"Hi, Diablo told me that two young ladies out there want to have a chat with me. I didn't believe him at first. I mean what would two young ladies have to do with an old hag like me." She laughs at that last part.

Her laugh made me smile, it was contagious. Seems like Diablo didn't tell her where we are from. Ok then time to blast!

"Um.. before I begin, I will give you a disclaimer. Brace yourself, this might be the most shocking thing you will hear all day." I say. I was getting uneasy myself in trying to approach this topic.. conveniently. Not to get her overloading information at once! Before I could say anything, Autumn begins.

"We are from Earth." Just that. She stops right after saying that. I look at her first surprised and then I let out a smile. Looks like roles are reversed. She is the impulsive one right now.