Plato's Theory

chapter 4

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What the heck? What should  I do with this? It's almost like he proposed to me! Shit, what should I do? I didn't see that coming. Wait a second, I talked about this with Hannah. What do I know about this theory he is talking about? I know I laughed so hard I fell off my bed with Hannah. I know we thought this was one of the stupidest theories ever. My goodness, why didn't I have a normal conversation about this? I've got the feeling he forgot something. There is a part of the theory he didn't tell me... What is it? Hannah told me about this, you should know that Hannah is a very smart girl, not like a nerd. No, she is very smart and has an amazing memory. She told me about Plato and his theory. Not many know about this theory, but there are people who know about it and believe in it. I guess one of them is sitting next to me right now. And I am his Other Half, what to do?

'I realise I may have scared you with my statements, but I truly believe in this, and we can't be separated, you understand?' Cas says after a long silence.

'What do you mean, Cas?' Alarmbells are ringing in my head. This is wrong, this is wrong, this is really really wrong!

'Exactly as I said, we can't be separated once we've found each other.' he says firm.

'Don't you think you're exaggerating a little bit, now Cas? I want to get used to the idea, ok?'

He blushes. 'Of course.' he stutters.

What's his plan? What is he going to do with this? And what do I actuallly feel? No, it's a nice guy, but it's not The One. Not like I believe that piece of shit, but he is not perfect for me or something. But maybe he will become the perfect guy... He really believes it. And disappointing him would be tough. But it's my life! My god, it's hard to think like this all the time! You know what, I would like to date him. That's the solution! We date, and see where it will bring us.

'No.' he says suddenly. 'I am not exaggerating, Sophie! I am Your Other Half. We can't be separated, that's what the theory says.' he says in a warning tone.

'That's what YOU believe! You didn't even ask what I think about it, how I feel about it, if I feel the same as you or what I think about this whole piece of shit!' I yell at him.

'Ok, Sophie, relax. I understand I may have scared you, how do you feel about all this? Am I your Other Half?' he ask very serious.

I sigh. 'Cas, I don't know. I don't know if I am,'  I have a really hard time at not letting this sound as sarcasm and I wait a while, before I continue 'your Other Half. But I do want to date you. What do you say?'

'Sophie, let's get this straight. I don't now if you get it.' It sounds like he knows it all. I don't like that. I'm kind of femenistic in this kind of things.

'The purpose of life is finding your Other Half. If you find this person, you're meant to give everything up for this person. Nothing else does matter anymore. They'll live together, marry, have children and be happy for ever. Never apart or alone.' he says very slowly. 

This is freaking me out. 'Cas, I'm just going to my aunt, we can date, but that's it. I'm not going to marry you at this very moment.' I see myself in a weddingdress and I giggle.

'Do you think this is funny, Sophie?' Cas'voice is very sharp.

'No' I say in a very little voice. Wow, am I scared of this guy? The whole is freaking me out, I guess.

'But, wednesday evening, is that ok for you?' I ask in my sweetest voice. Cas thinks for a while. I know he wants more, dating isn't enough for him, but it's more than enough for me!

'I'll come to you, and take care of everything. I'll pick you up at five, is that ok?' he says. He sighs, muhaha, he has given up.

'Are you serious? I love surprise-dates!' Not that I've ever been on a date...

'Right. That's settled then.' he says and it seems like he has already forgot our discussion. He wraps an arm around me. I feel strange, but yeah, I'm just told I'm somebody's Other Half, I guess it's normal I feel like this. Suddenly I start doubting. Was this a smart move? Isn't it stupid to go on a date with this guy? Maybe he a freak with a chainsaw and will I be dead in a couple of hours... No, now I'm going crazy. Apart from the whole Plato-thing, he's quite nice. We'll see.

'Next stop Maastricht, I repeat: Next stop Maastricht.' it sounds from the speakers.

I grap my stuff and send my aunt a text that I'm almost there.

'Shall I go with you?' Cas asks.

'No, that's ok. I'll be fine.' I don't want Cas around anymore. I got enough of him, I'll see him wednesday again.

The sitting in the train made me feel a lot better. The train stops and I quickly give Cas a note with my phone number. 'See you wednesday!' and I'm able to wave despite of all my lugage.

He walks to me and gives me a kiss on the cheek. 'It was awesome to meet you. See you wednesday. I'll miss you.' and walks back to his seat.

I'll get confused out of the train. He is nice, but weird. Like in Notting Hill: 'Nice, but surreal.' Notting Hill is one of my favorite movies. I sit on one of the plastic chairs waiting for my aunt. After ten minutes of waiting, my aunt sees me on the platform.

'Sophie!' and she gives me a strong hug.

'Ouch! Ouch! Release me, Mary! You're hurting me!' I scream.

'My goodness, Sophie! What did you do, sweet little girl of mine?' She cries when she sees all my bruises and abrasions and I laugh. 

'I'm ok, Mary, I'll tell you when we're at your place.' and we walk slowly towards her car.