Bizarre

Encounters

Sup guys, it's me, Narrator... here to tell the tale and allow you, to live through this story full of loving, compassion and chaos...

Day 3:

"We heading out into the hospital in 5, be ready or stay here, I want to end this gimmick as soon as possible" hurries Ei.

"...what are you doing? It's a Sunday" awakens Monica.

"She said three days, right?"

"Yeah but they're closed on weekends..."

"It's a hospital Monica"

".....shit, let's go"

And on the ride there...:

"You nervous?" asked Monica.

"Well yes and no" answered Ei.

"What do you mean?"

"It's like, I know that through all the times that I slept with her, we used safety. So it's not possible that I can be a father despite the precautions we took like, she not being on her period, taking the pill and using a condom but at the same time I'm super anxious about it because there might be a moment where I don't know if we were actually safe or the condom ripped or anything that might make me a dad... shit, I always played to lessen the chances of that happening but somehow..."

"...Shit always hits the fucking fan, yeah I get you."

"Got any music you wanna play?"

"I've got some tunes in mind... is Artic Monkeys fine?"

"I like you even more now?"

"Hectic, and before this you didn't even bat an eye about me? Or just didn't like me?"

"I mean... it's been a few days and I'm still getting to know you better so..."

"Okay, I think I understand you..."

"Not a very reassuring answer but I'll kill take it."

"But Ei, you're a really bad liar..."

"Is it?"

"Yes! Trying to put a tough guy act here! If you know your facts then there's no reason for your hand to shake on the wheel, is there?"

"There is but it's not because of the test or because I might be uncertain"

"Why are you shaking then?"

"Same reason you are, just a different emotion..."

"What do you mean?"

"I heard you talk to Lyra earlier before we left to tell her we're on the way. He's also going to be there isn't he? I don't like his face, I don't like seeing it and so do you. You look scared..."

"Yeah, just a little bit... that's why I suggested some music..."

"Sorry if I made you upset, if you'd like to cheer up, just imagine weird ways to fuck him real bad or some happy place to you."

"We're almost there but... alright"

Breathing exercises, image training, ways to find one's resolve before engaging in a tough battle that may mean life, death or worse...

"Kingsbury huh?"

"This is it... you ready?"

"No but I'll continue with the tough act"

"I like that, I'll do the same."

And inside the hospital:

"Lira" said Monica

"Monica" said Lira

"Ei..." said Lira

"Liquid" said Ei

Everyone else stood quiet... who the heck is Liquid?

"Snake?" Said Monica

Ei felt relived and proud that she understood. Any man would.

"Monica" said the stranger

"Robert" said Monica

A  lab coat walked into the room with papers in hand "Hello hello, good morning ladies and gentlemen, I have two papers for... Eiham? and Robert?" Each receive the folder with answers... or worst.

Ei was the first one to open the folder:

NEGATIVE.

"Fucking knew it!"

Lira's eyes sunk to the floor, Robert left and threw the page as he left, "what a waste of time!"

Lira was on the floor, on her knees staring at the paper...:

NEGATIVE.

She grasps her breath and holds the paper with the other hand, then put it close to her chest. Monica went to Lira and kneeled next to her, holding her tight...

All Eiham heard was... "I'm sorry...! I'm so sorry...!" As he left the hospital and back to the car. All there was be heard was the muffled beating of drums with no rhythm.

Monica and Lira sat on a table near the lunch area.

"I... I don't know what to say..." teared Lira, "I'm sorry Monica, Robert and I... met more than once before... that shit last year."

"Lira listen to me... I know the two of you have met before that, I know you too have been involved in the past... just couldn't confirm it. Couldn't believe it when friends of ours said they saw you two together. This that happened today? Was the loss of two friendships... me, myself and Ei if he still considered you a friend..."

"You mentioned yourself twice"

"I know, because that's what we promised on... to trust with all three of ourselves. Me, myself and I trusted you Lori."

"Ei or yourself?"

"Both. You accused Ei of being your child's father and Robert too... I thank you for allowing me to let go of Robert but, what the fuck Lira? Who's the father then?"

"I... I don't think you'll like the answer but if I tell you please don't tell Ei! I beg of you, please!"

"I... sure, who's the father?"

"It's Colt..."

"Who?"

"Eiham's brother..."

"Holy fuck... if he finds out he'll never EVER speak to you again! But I bet you already knew that."

"That's why I asked you to not tell him!"

"Listen... I'm gonna give you a week to tell him who it is, otherwise I'll tell him myself."

"What!? Why!?"

"Lira! Why the fuck do you think this is happening? You are not a responsible person! I've known you for years! So either you own up to it or I will! Fuck, this is by far the sluttiest thing you've ever done! I'm speculating that you slept with Colt, Robert AND Ei in the same week or month, didn't know who the dad was, hoped it was either Rob or Ei and look at where we are! This has to stop!"

"...I don't know what to do, please help me."

"Not this time... ask someone else, I'm leaving."

Monica heads out while Lira vision is blurred by ocean waves and ugly wale cries. How Despicable.

"You took long in there." said Ei, "Ready to head back?"

"Yeah, it's just uhm... let's go." said Monica, "we're done here."

"Good."

Revelations... Brotherhood... things that Ei has experienced in the past, chose to forget due to certain... circumstances. It's a tough spot to be in and Monica oh Monica... How unfortunate.