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At his ghost comment, Jacob winced as he did not want to hurt the feelings of Willow who from the looks of it and the ouija board- believed in ghosts like a lot. He quickly apologized because Jacob was no @sshole. She had responded with a deep sigh, and Jacob flinched,
shxt shxt shxt
Was she sad? Was she hurt? Had he offended her. F*ck, “Sorry,” He blurted out again, but it was too fast and it perhaps missed her ears as she began to speak. She had been understanding in bis disbelief of ghosts, saying that he was willing to try anything and she was thankful he voiced his voice. Jacob raised his hands, “No, no, no it’s ok we can first try your idea.” It was not going to lead to anything but still they could try, after all everyone but him wanted one thing: to not get in trouble with their parents and solve the crime but Jacob wanted one thing: to find out the truth, for the sake of Alissa. Maybe the ouijaboard could lead to some coincidence that will lead to the truth or maybe it will make everyone less stress so they will be ready to solve his sister’s case- oh right, and the case of Mr.Albert too.
“But let’s come up with our next step too,” Jacob said, trying to sound level headed- knowing he did not know what to actually do or say. He was not the smart twin nor the super talented twin, he wondered- if he was the one that died and Alissa survived, what would she have done?
Dior, she would have talked to Dior. Dior would be the first person she would reach and cry to if it was reverse, Dior was the one to truly know everything concerning Alissa. “Dior” He blurted out the name of his ex and his sister’s secret girlfriend. ‘Talk to Dior’ that was the idea that came to Jacob’s mind, ‘we or I have to talk to dior’ is what went through his mind because if not Dior who else could they truly ask questions? Dior knew everything that had to be known about Alissa, that much was true as much as it pained him how much Jacob did not really know his own twin sister. When he had voiced his thoughts, Reece had been the first to agee. Jacob turned to him, he had fully expected Reece to resent the idea or at least said something else. Reece never liked Alissa and he certainly did not like Dior whom used to be his ex. When Reece continued, saying it would probably be better if Jacob talks to Dior without them around, Jacob nodded- that sounded more normal for Reece in a way. “True, we cannot really investigate without concrete proof, we need more… But we can at least use what’s given,” Jacob said with a sigh as he continued, “I agree.” He looked around waiting for everyone’s agreements or disagreements.
Willow had nodded to the idea, but insisted that they would be gentle with her and Jacob nodded. of course he could never be mean to Dior, especially now. She was the person Alissa cared for the most and though Jacob and Alissa’s relationship was messy ever since high school, Alissa was his twin- the one who made him who he was in a way in school, and Jacob would honor her memory- he had too, they were twins after all. When one twins dies, there was a saying- ok it was a saying that he made up but a saying is a saying ok! Moreover, There was a saying that, ‘only a twin can truly honor the other twin’ lived together in the womb and lived together in the household, though Dior was Alissa’s girl…girlf…girl…girlfrie , girl that she more than likes, Jacob had grown with her since the time they were both together in the womb that accounted for a lot.
But at Willow’s next works that if Dior refused to answer they should be understanding, Jacob felt like a hypocrite for his first thoughts because he disagreed. “The truth is more important than Dior’s comfort,” Jacob said, “Wait, sorry that came out wrong,” He face-palmed, “But this is not just a mystery- at least to me. Alissa… Alissa she was my twin sister, she was not just my sister or a sister she was my twin and my only sister and I have to clear up her name and find out the truth because Alissa Brian did not die from overdosing,” And Jacob knew it, Hazel did confirm it. Right, Hazel!
right… Hazel…
The one person who could also die at anytime, the one person who could also leave him because of her disease and the person he had ghosted that time he had asked her to go on a date with out of fear and he regrets it all day, knew it. Hazel would also know some things about Alissa, but Jacob did not want to put her on the spot- he did not want to have her die from fear on being put on the spot. But he was overreacting, Hazel would die from that? What if she would though? What if Jacob actually kills someone, what if he actually kills Hazel, no-that was not how the heart problem worked, right and besides… Alissa should be the main concern in his mind now… but Hazel was too because she could- no. He would not think of that, Jacob was about to ask Hazel what she knew , but before he could to that Willow asked when he is talking with Dior could she come. “I think… I think that would be better.” Jacob told her, “You’re better at comforting people and”… Though Dior always called her ‘Weeping Willow’ as an insult to her and the other goths, maybe she would feel better not talking to Jacob alone? Especially if he promised Willow won’t say anything.
This was too much to think about. Jacob thought as he rubbed his temples. He had decided to just ask Hazel the question, and silently apologized for putting her the spot in his head. He had been calm with his voice, not wanting to scare her or make her nervous and anxiously Hazel answered yes. Jacob’s eyes widened at that, his ears perking as he leaned a little closer to the air to hear what Hazel was to say. As she began to talk, Jacob gave her an encouraging look, telling her to continue.
”Alissa was pregnant and seeing an older man in college”
Jacob flinched. He fell out his chair hearing that- no, he quite literally did fall off the chair He grunted as he stood up, grabbing his head.
Pregnant… Pregnant… Alissa was pregnant by an older man in college. Was the older man truly in college? Why had he not noticed this? Did he truly not know Alissa at all. “Pregnant,” He repeated out loud, "She was pregnant?’ This could not be, no-Jacob refused to believe this. She could not be but why would Hazel lie? She had no reason too and yet, Jacob was hoping it was false. He did not hear the remaining words of the crowd, needing to process all of this. This could not have happened, but what about Dior? Did Dior know of this?
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This was too much for him…
@viiel.x - Willow (mentioned)
@LunaticLeviTheSecond - Reece (mentioned)
@Mouschi - Hazel (mentioned)