Crimson Vol.2

Euphony

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Synopsis: A prank war gets out of hand and leads to something more physical.

Set in 1995

I'm taking a nap and dreaming of being outside, when it starts to get cold. I start to shiver when a mysterious man wraps his arms around me. I instantly warm up and we go inside. He motions me to lay in front of a warm fire and get cozy with him. As I move to get closer to him, my phone rings, waking me up. "Hello?" I say in a groggy voice. "While you were sleeping, I found that special lingerie you've been hiding and I want you to try it on for me" says whoever's on the other line. "Who is this?!" I ask. "The guy who's in your closet".

"What?!" I shout, rushing to the closet with a bat in hand. I hear laughter on the other end of this strange call. "Rob! Why would you trick me like that?"  "You really didn't think someone else was in there, did you?" he responds with more laughter."Well, how did you know I was sleeping?" "You sound so relaxed when you're sleepy. You're having a dream about me?" Rob teases and laughs. He is met with a dial tone. "Hello?" I ended the call to finish my nap.

I wake up after a while, still remembering what Rob did. I wonder what would happen if he got a taste of his own medicine, I ponder. A smile creeps on to my face as I think on putting my plan to action.

Later, I start doing subtle things to get back at him, like adding vinegar to his cologne and hiding his clothes in the trunk of his car. After picking up several pieces of clothing leading to his car, I'm sure Rob is starting to think someone is out to get him, but who and why. After finally getting his clothes back, he goes inside to put them away and finds a package addressed to him. He carefully moves it out the way, not trusting whatever inside.

As he goes to put the package closer to the trash, the phone rings. "Hello?" he answers. "Hello? Who's calling?" I change my voice and answered "So, you had quite a day, haven't you?" "Who is this?!" "I've been watching you all day. I hope you like the little surprises I sent you". Rob looks confused and nervous. "You sent this package? What's in there?" "Open it and see. I'm sure you'll like it" I say, holding in my laughter.

"Oh hell no! I could be blown up to a hundred thousand pieces!" Rob yells. "Aww, have I scared you? Poor sweet baby, I would never hurt you. Just open the box. I'll be waiting..." I say softly. Rob slowly picks up the package and pulls the red ribbon on the top. Some red and violet smoke appears and Rob ducks to the nearest hiding spot after throwing water on top. A moment passes and nothing happens. Rob gets back to the package and opens it and finds a plum case with the title "You4Me" in white.

Rob opens the case and sees some CDs instead. "Are you still there?" I ask. He returns to the phone. "These are just some CDs with some oil, blindfolds and dice". "Yes, that's it. Every CD has a number on the front. Only listen to one a day and in order. You can replay the CD for that day, but do NOT skip or listen to more than one, or the 'pranks' will come back" I whisper in character. "You're joking". "Am I? I'm going to call right when you go to sleep. Goodbye for now" I hang up.

"Wait! I didn't get your-dammit!" Rob turns off the phone. "I didn't get that woman's name or number" He looks at the case again and sees five CDs inside. He pulls out the CD marked "1" on the front and puts it into his CD player to listen. A heartbeat is heard with some music playing. "Welcome to You4Me, an experience for love, lust and peace inside".

Rob closes his eyes and listens to the CD. Everything being said starts off light and friendly with an innocent nature. After some time, it words are more sensuous. "You are so enticing and sexy. I know you've heard this many times before, but do you truly see yourself like this? What's it like having someone with you? I know you make people smile, but when was your last smile?" The CD stops and Rob turns off the player to rest.