DISGUISE

Chapter : 7

Eric called Peter.

Peter, I'm going downstairs*Eric said*

Did you forget what just happened?*Peter said*

I know, I'm not going far, just this..garden or Park. What it's called? Rose Garden?.. Umm..
Whatever it is.. , it's right in front of this hotel *He said in stress*

But it's late, it's 10 pm already, you'll feel tired tomorrow*Peter said*

Really, Peter? How much time do I exactly get to relax?*Eric said and fake laughed*

Alright go but don't switch off your phone*Peter said*

Yeah *Eric said before hanging up the call*

Eric sighed and took his diary before again wearing the mask and his jacket.
This time he decided to wear a cap for safety.

He went downstairs and walked towards the garden and looked around for a place to sit alone with no disturbance.

Merely 2 or 3 people were walking in that park as it was getting late at night...

He found a bench under a tree and started walking towards it.
A water droplet fell on his head the moment he took off his cap.
He looked up and another water droplet fell on his eyes.

He smiled and wrote "DEW" in his diary
10:25 pm he wrote the exact time before started writing his thoughts in the diary.

Meanwhile..
Grace was really confused among all those "Eric" accessories.

Should I wear this cap? Or this headband?*Grace asked Autumn*

I think the headband really suits you *Autumn said*

Okay then I'll go for the cap *Grace said and chuckled*

Crazy *Autumn said annoyingly but giggled anyway*

I'm going to the park. The weather is really relaxing out there, do you wanna come with me?*Autumn asked Grace*

It's late *Grace said*

And that's why it's so cool. Late-night walk plus the rain made the weather even more relaxing, cold breeze, no traffic, the smell of flowers *Autumn said*

Poet Autumn, come back soon *Grace said*

Alright*Autumn laughed and closed the door before leaving*

On the other hand..

Everyone around me looks just like me
But are they all actually free?
They look transparent, feels like I can see through them
Oh! They all must be covered with a transparent blanket of lies.
You try to know more about them, touch them gently
They fall down like you tried to hurt them

How beautiful you look, how beautiful it felt to feel you.
You ended up leaving me too
Like it was meant to be like this
You were so close to me, I tried to hold you but you slipped away.
You set yourself free

Just like another Pearl.
Just like another drop of Dew slipping down from a leaf of a tree.

Full stop *Eric muttered*

Deep *Autumn said*

Eric looked behind..
*His diary fell down from his hands as he got nervous to see her there literally out of nowhere*
He wore his cap again and picked up his diary.

Your poem is really deep, tho I am a little confused whether you compared yourself with Dew or someone you lost?

Both*he said while standing up*
The meaning is quite simple, everyone seems good when you meet them for the first time but what if there are only pretending to be good?
I might be one of them as well. Trying to be someone or something I'm not.

And it also refers to someone I feel close to.. slips away.., being with them for a short period of time and then... I. I mean.. I lose them forever and never meet them again ever.. just like these water droplets fall down on someone but never stays with them.
*He said while stammering a lot*

See, that's why I said deep.
By the way, I wasn't peeking.
Well, I'm mean of course I was but there's no one here and then I was walking by and saw you.
Trust me it wasn't intentional, your words trapped me here *She said quickly*

Alright, not blaming you for anything*He said while giggling*

You...don't get me wrong but you kinda...I mean you sound like Eric Anderson*Autumn said*

Who...Who?*he panicked*

You don't know Eric Anderson?*she said in shock*

I know Eric I mean..
I get that a lot... People say that I sound like him and that's why I do voice over for cartoons and animations for small companies.*He lied*

That's so cool, I make animations short films as well, I mean I haven't started yet but after finishing college, I'll work more on it.*She said*

Oh! I see... *he said while adoring her*

Umm...I gotta go now, I'm going to Eric's concert tomorrow and I need to save my energy to sing and dance my heart out tomorrow*She said and giggled*

Oh! You are going to his concert?*he asked*

Yup, are you?*she asked*

Nah.. No.. I mean.. I couldn't afford the tickets. I mean.. I have work*he started stammering again*

Even my friend won tickets in an online fan quiz or something. I'm a student I don't even have enough pocket money to fulfil my temptations *she said and sighed*

Anyway, nice to meet you *she said and turned away to walk back to the hotel*

You won't tell me your name? *Eric shouted*

Autumn *she said and turned behind smiling*

I'm Er..
I'm Edward *he lied*

It was nice meeting you Edward*Autumn said and smiled from a distance before walking back to the hotel*

It was a pleasure meeting you Autumn, again...*Eric whispered and smiled while watching her going away*

Thank you so much for reading. #SpreadLove #RespectEveryone #NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all.