Day Three: Part I
I split this chapter up in two parts because I have so much homework right now, I think it might take a while before I can finish the second one. This part is very, very, small, but I hope you still enjoy it? Also, something is wrong with the post so I can't delete letters properly. :(
Meanwhile enjoy the first part fo Day Three!
Warning: Swearing, violence, some brief talk about (emotionally and physically) abusive relationships, short chapter
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Boss: GET UP! Now!
Erika: *wakes up*
Boss: We're going to the gym! GET UP!
Talkroom
Erika: I had the best dream last night, *sigh* why did she have to wake me up...
Boss: Freckles, just go brush your teeth, I have to wake these slowpokes up...
Erika: ... Freckles?
Jack: Chill, just five more minutes...
Boss: No!
Erika: I really don't like working out. Everyone else are always much better than me, and I can't run properly because of... Something that happened a couple of years ago. My legs are useless.
Erika: Just like the rest of me, I guess...
Aileen: What do you want this time, Boss?
Boss: We're going to the gym. You have to work out a lot and stay in shape in order to win this competition, and we have to start somewhere.
Anna: I want to win, I can win, I will win. My life depends on it.
Lily: Oh, dear, it literally depends on it. Here in Appleway Annex, you can't report a murder attempt to the police unless the victim approves of it. And since Jonas refused...
Lily: As Boss said; it's great for the show, but it's bad for you. So that's why I want you to go inside the house next.
Anna: Pardon?
Lily: I don't think the others are ready, nor are they willing to risk their life. You are.
Anna: All I want is to be happy. That's all.
Lily: I think you and Jonas will get along.
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Justine: Hi, I'm Justine Simons. You've probably heard of me before, as I am Spike Simons's sister. However I'm not really interested in reality shows and drama...
Justine: I prefer working out and playing sports. I also teach a self-defense class here at Appleway Annex. Today you are going to do some very basic exercises. Go to the locker rooms and change into your gym clothes, then take the elevator upstairs.
Justine: I'll give you further instructions when you're done.
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Erika: Hey, Kim, let's go!
Kim: I was just wondering... Am I allowed to change with you? Or would it make you two uncomfortable? The girls in my class think-...
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Aileen: Oh, quit your "I'm such a victim"-bullshit.
Erika: Aileen...
Aileen: Of course you can change with us, that's obvious. You only ask because you want us to feel sorry for you.
Kim: I didn't...
Erika: Aileen, shut up.
Erika. Can't you see she's insecure?
Aileen: Erika, she's just manipulating you, and everyone else in the house.
Erika: She's not manipulative, you don't even know her!
Aileen: Well, one of us is a killer, and the "I'm a victim and I'm so innocent"-tactic probably works great for-
Erika: *slap*
Kim: *gasp*
Aileen: Did you just SLAP me?!
Erika: Maybe I did!
Kim: Please, stop! I can change in another room if it makes you feel...
Kim: ... better...
Jack: Oh... My...
Jonas: Don't tell Aileen. Not yet.
Jack: What the hell happened to you?
Kim: Erika, she's crying. I should apologize.
Erika: Kim, you haven't done anything wrong.
Kim: I still don't want her to be sad, even if she's mean.
Erika: Leave her. She has to accept the fact that she's wrong. I can apologize to her later, after she apologizes to you.
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Savannah: Rudhira... Do you believe in alternative universes?
Rudhira: Sit still, I can't paint you properly if you keep moving...
Savannah: Because... I think I found a portal to an alternative universe. Behind the bookshelf.
Rudhira: Savannah, that's impossible. If alternative universes do exist, and for some reason had portals between them, then surely that portal wouldn't be behind a bookshelf.
Savannah: That's what they want us to think. I've checked all books and internet websites possible, and I can't find anything called "Appleway Annex". There is something suspicious about this place... It feels very "Area 51", if you know what I mean?
Rudhira: I've gotten the impression that this town is mostly inhabited my scientists. Remember the science facility? It was huge.
Savannah: Yes, but why all the secrecy? Unless they were hiding something... Like the portal.
Rudhira: Savannah, there's no "portal".
Svavannah: Yes, there is. When I opened the bookshelf, it swung open like a door. And then there was a second bookshelf after that. And when I went through, I put on my "Evil Savannah"-outfit and I met some girl... She was cleaning up in the kitchen. A little bit aggressive, but really attractive nonetheless...
Rudhira: You met... People?
Savannah: Yes! And according to her, she and four others are participating in something called BigTwin 2013, exactly like we are. Do you believe me now?
Rudhira: That doesn't prove there is an alternative universe...
Rudhira: ... However it does prove that something is very fishy here. If you're telling the truth, that is.
Savannah: Of course I am! I can show you how to get there.
Rudhira: Fine, just let me finish this painting.
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Boss: Aileen?
Aileen: I just freaked out...
Aileen: Boss... Why can't I get along with other girls? Or any people at all? I always end up saying something mean...
Boss: Oh... Um... It's just how people are, Aileen. Sometimes it's hard for others to understand each other...
Aileen: I've just really, really messed everything up. *sobs* And Kim... She's obviously manipulating everyone into liking her! And when I act like this, it only makes her look like a victim even more...
Boss: I don't know about Kim... But a lot of people would do anything to win, yes...
Aileen: *takes away tears*
Boss: I'm sorry. Crying makes me slightly uncomfortable. I just dropped by to check on you. Justine will take care of you know.
Aileen: Yeah, I guess... I'll change in the bathroom...
Kim: Erika... Thanks for standing up for me there.
Erika: You're welcome.
Kim: I have something to ask you...
Erika: Oh?
Kim: Why are you so sure Jack is using me? I think he seems honest...
Erika: Oh... Just, you know, a feeling.
Erika: Some men are just... They act like Prince Charming for the first couple of weeks, and then they show off who they really are. I had a boyfriend who wrote poems for me, took me out to restaurants every day, send me "good morning" text messages... And when I refused to sleep with him, he shot me in the leg.
Kim: I'm sorry to hear that.
Erika: I had a lot of trouble with my Physical Education class in school after that. And after him, I met another guy who was always feeling sorry for himself and crying... Someone I ended up dating more out of pity rather than love.
Kim: What happened?
Erika: He got angry because I wanted to stay a virgin until marriage, claiming that if I didn't, it meant I didn't really love him. Luckily I left him and moved out of town before he could get the idea of shooting me in the leg too.
Kim: I understand... But all guys aren't like that, right?
Erika: I have yet to meet one who isn't.
Aileen: *holds hands* How are you?
Jonas: I'm fine... Jack was just being annoying...
Aileen: Yeah, he's so annoying.
Aileen: Are you okay? You look a little bit pale....
Jonas: Yeah, I'm fine. My stomach just hurts a little.
Aileen: Did you eat any breakfast?
Jonas: I had some milk, that's all.
Aileen: Are you sure that's it? You look like you've just seen a ghost.
Jonas: No... I haven't... I just...
Aileen: You worry me.
Jonas: I think it's just my lactose intolerance...
Aileen: You... You drank milk and you're lactose intolerant?
Jonas: Maybe. *walks into elevator*
Aileen: Okay... Well you go to Justine meanwhile, I'm just going to drink some water before-...
*elevator closes*
Aileen: Damn it Jonas, what are you hiding...
Someone: *pokes Aileen in the back with a shovel*.
Aileen: Hang on... Who the fuck are...?!
*gets hit*
*falls to the floor*
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