Time Twist

Chapter 4 Alexander

 A sigh of relief immerses from the chest of Liz and I( just once I would like to appear in a new place and not have to sigh), not because we just saved ourselves from a revenge seeking psychopath, but because neither of us were wearing corsets. I look down about to rejoice and leap now being free from my torso prison, and see my white (and loose) blouse and my black, knee length plated (and once again loose thank goodness) skirt. I turn to Liz and see only disappointment from her eyes, " what is the matter with you did you not just see what we pulled off? That was some Bruce Willis shit we just did." Liz scoffs," Yeah, but I'd hate to sound this snobby, but my outfit was so much prettier than this last time, and yes I realize that I sound super bad right now,but you can't talk ok? you look drop dead gorgeous, but I mean come on do you see what I'm wearing, It's pretty much just a two piece wrap top half beige bottom half black with beige shoes, and are you even looking at my hat look at it it's a cloche hat which is guess what color? fucking BEIGE!" I quickly shush her, " Hey at least you have a flower on the hat" She death glares me, though she did have a point those hat were not meant to be used with long hair. Liz gasps and points to the ground behind us. " Look its a person! Holy shit I think he's dead what the hell!" I grab the cane beside the body," eww don't touch a dead man's cane! you might get fingerprints on it!" I scoff at her remark and try flipping over the man in the gray suit, " I don't think they had the technology to scan finger prints right now Liz, so could you help me with the body I don't think the guy is dead, just come on" She reluctantly came to my side and flipped him over with out any help (because she's less lazy than I am and does sports and turns into she hulk when she wants to be)." Damn how did he get here?"  Nathan groans,"Where am I? Ah!" He tries to get up then falls(it looked like it belonged in a America's Funniest Home Videos episode)  Liz and I help the very heavy man up.  His white suit seemed really familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. " Much obliged, is any one else experiencing a dreadful pain in the head: Nathan rubs his head sorely, " been there dude been there" Liz replies sympathetically, Nathan looks at us confused, "Dude? What is that?" I quickly patch up the the confusion," Nothing , and it's not important why did you follow us?" Nathan is left with a regretful glance. "I was too ashamed to let you leave after the situation my father caused, believe me it was unintentional for that outcome I'm sure it is all coincidences about all those things my father mentioned , and I believe it was unjust how you both were treated." Liz and I nod along," But why did you go inside the multicolored oval?" Liz sarcastically questioned. She made a good point," Yeah why did you? I understand why you followed us outside but why into the portal?" Nathan shrugs,"when I saw you running from my father I knew I could outrun him, and stop him , but before I knew it i was being sucked in as well as you both there was nothing to hold on to. I was trapped." Liz agrees," Yeah it'll do that to ya." I look around  the ally, searching for somewhere we could find a date, Nathan notices my exploring glare, " So when are we?" Asks liz," It would appear that Claire wouldn't know herself, and I believe you mean where ." Liz scoffs annoyed(she doesn't like being corrected or being wrong for that matter.)," No, I mean when, something you should know you aren't exactly in the same time that you were a second ago you see-" and I cut her off, I had a feeling this was gonna take a long time to explain even if we knew how to explain it ourselves, it was a really confusing topic." For right now we can't answer all of your questions, but first we need to find out ourselves, so we are gonna leave this ally and find out,but first you need to know that you are going to see some things you have never seen before ok, you can't go all crazy if you see something unbelievable alright?" Nathan nods," Alright"  I walk out of the ally with liz and Nathan behind me a bistro was right in front, where a man caught my attention. He had dark brown hair with what looked almost green right behind his ear(which I assumed was dried up shampoo) his eyes were dark almost black holes that just seemed  in their wisdom. He seemed to have an athletic build,but it was hard to tell since he was practically bent over the table staring at a map, and writing notations in a small black leather notebook, his focus was fascinating  I had always wondered how people could have laser focus during work I never had such a luxury, (unlike liz, who had focus that was like a laser that belonged in a mad scientist's lab). I unknowingly begin to walk toward him as if being drawn like a magnet , liz frees me from my trance, " um , where you off to dude? we're currently looking for a different kind of date." I scoff at her and come up with a quick excuse," he has a map maybe he can tell us where we are." I continue to walk toward him," I know where we are claire." I retort," ha, you have the WORST sense of direction, so I'm choosing not to trust you right now." I hear Liz sigh i choose to ignore her." Um" I freeze at the presence of the man, without looking up he speaks," Desolie si tu veux la table, mais j'ai beucoup de travil maintent,donc je ne peux parle vraiment avec toi." My mind swirls and spins i was thinking shit the guy doesn't speak English what am I gonna do now?  Liz and Nathan clear their throats, the man startled by the unexpected noise crumbles the map, and spills his coffee. he curses under his breath. The man then looks up quickly at me," Margret?" I nod my head no then attempt to introduce my self with the little french I know from tv," Non je m'apelle claire ou est le nouritture et domir? the man laughs," You realize you just said my name is claire where is the food and sleep, right?" the fact he spoke English and I just made a fool out my self did not help my confidence liz couldn't stop laughing though. " I'm sorry  about your coffee and your map, but could you tell us where we are I think we got lost." The man lets out an annoyed sigh (i just thought he was being a real dick) and simply points to the giant eiffle tower almost directly next to the bistro. Trying my absolute best to not die in a hole of shame the man grabs my arm and pulls me aside Liz and Nathan follow," Is your last name Bellefleur by any chance?" The surprise of his knowledge about me was shocking, in awe I nod," what the hell are you doing here especially with 2 civilians with you, you don't even know where you are and you're too stupid to notice the humongous tower telling you where you are!" The Man sighs what time is blondie from?" Liz squeaks in offense ," Not you , I am assuming you are from the same time she's from, but the guy who seems to be marveled by every thing, looks as though he's from a older time. Am I correct to assume this? Liz nods yes, and the guys pulls out a pocket watch from his brown coat and puts his fingers on the dials of the watch," So back to my original question what date is he from, and I would prefer it to be down to the minute if you please." I was in shock just trying to figure how this unknown man knew all these things, liz breaks the silence," wait whats your name?" The man snikers," Not important at the moment just answer my question." Liz frustratingly replies," it is an important question if you expect us to go anywhere with you!" He shushes her down as people begin to stare," Fine My name is Alexander, happy? Alexzander Piera I would say it's a pleasure but I  just met you and it doesn't feel very right to lie." Alexander condescendingly states. " Regardless, I told you my name now give me his time." LIz sighs ,"Fine" I hit Liz in the arm, "Liz don't we don't know this guy,I , I, " Then the shock of it all hit me where I was what I was doing my situation at the time, I couldn't hear what anyone was saying all I could do was think about all the insane shit that had happened, before I can think about anything else I black out.