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The Evil Within

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Episode 4

It's so dark in here.

Jess? Are you there?

Of course. But I want to have myself back.

Why ? I am more smart than you. No offence.

That was very rude. You are my mind.

YOU are my mind.

No. No. No. I'm not. I'll transform back.

I seriously doubt that's possible.

It is possible. I'll ask Veronica to give---

You can't. You are IN me And secondly, too much of Pestribience Datlyatica results in multiple personality disorder or even death.

I'd prefer death than seeing YOU talk to Edd. Seeing YOU hold his hand. Seeing YOU kiss him!

Shut up Jess. And stop being a nit-wit. You are my mind and it's only logical that the feelings will first reach you, whatever it is. It only depends on your reaction to it.

Will I actually FEEL it?

How am I supposed to know?

Will I ever get myself back?

Argggh.... will you stop it?

Just answer me.

I don't know.

But--- But--- will I die as your mind?

You are--- I mean--- I am still young.

What if I eat or drink---

You can't! You are in ME. You can't do anything by your own will and wish.

But you could control my lips when you were in ME.

First, I am smarter. Second, when your sense turned dumb, it was easier for me to intervene.

You are NOT smarter.

Okay okay. Don't get heated.

I hate you.

What?

I mean--- not really hate you. But you know...You are me. So I can't hate myself.

I'm not you. And don't worry. I don't like you too badly.

You are disgusting.

Yeah yeah, whatever.

I take it back. I do hate you, even knowing that hating you is like hating myself but still I hate YOU more, that I did love to hate myself if it results in hating YOU.

Ouch! That was pretty confusing.

I am confused. Do you expect me to say something that was NOT confusing?

No. But you could do me a favour and shut up.

I close my eyes and tried to sleep. Tomorrow was going to be a long, long day...

When I reached my house, the first person I saw was Lucas, my elder and only brother.

Well actually, mom and dad had told me that he was adopted. I was Jess's mind at that time. Mom said that Lucas had no knowledge about this horrifying truth and should be kept away from it. I obeyed. Well Jess did. So he was never my true brother. He took me as his true sister, though.

What would be his plight if he'd come to realise it?

He'd be in pain. Suffering.

I was in no mood to ruin his happiness.

"Jess." He said brightly. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm good."

I was about to say that he should call me Simmy, when---

Oh, let him. Everyone loved this name Jess. Also, Simmy is kind of name that kid would give to a doll.

Okay okay fine. I'm Jess 1 and you are Jess 2.

I don't want a number tag. You'll be Jess. I--- Jessy.

Fine it means same to me.

"Jess...?" Lucas was concerned.

"She prefers it as Simmy." Dad said.

"No." I almost snapped. "Jess is good." Lucas was surprised.

Dad smiled "Okay, my doll."

I rolled my eyes and stepped in. They followed.

"Simmy." Mom started.

"Jess. Jess is good."

Mom blinked.

"But you said---"

"That was earlier."

Everyone felt silent.

Wassy, the pet dog, too.

Maybe I was acting too harsh. Jessy was not like this.

Exactly.

Shut up.

"I... really missed you." I said.

They looked even more started.

Now what?

"You missed us? In a state of total unconsciousness?" Lucas asked.

Yes.

"Yes." I answered

A family is a family.

"A family is a family." I added.

Mom smiled and hugged me.

W O W!

The feeling was so... tinglish, like peaches and a soft pillow of pinkish-white colour.

Huh? Peaches? Pillow? Are you nuts?

Do you feel it?

No! But I have felt it before. Many times.

This is totally awesome.

Yeah, great. Look I am grinning from ear to ear.

"We missed you too, darling." Mom said softly.

Dad patted my head.

"Do you want to rest?" He asked.

"No. It's okay. I'm okay."

"Well, guess what? Your friends have sent you cards and gifts." Lucas said, smiling.

Friends?!

"I'll check them in my room. Thanks." I said.

Again that surprised looks.

What did I say wrong?

Well, I never said 'thanks' to family.

So mannerless?

A family is a family.

I ignored them and climb to my room. Once inside, I locked the door and looked at the gifts from my so-called 'friends'.

Check them.

I sighed. The first one was from May.

Dear Jess,

I wish you'd get well very soon. I wish you all the good luck in the world. We all miss you (Even Sofia). The whole school is by your side (Even Edd). Be happy :)

May Douglas

What was next?

Letters, teddy bears etc etc etc.

Oh! Wait. What was that? The letter said:

To: Simmy/Jess/ Whatever.

From: The Third Table (Table of Guys).

I tore open the envelope.

It said:

To Jess or Simmy or whatever you call yourself. We need to meet urgently. School barn 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

Hey! That was no kind of get-well-soon letter. It was a threatening letter.

But it seemed like he addressed both me and voice in my head.

Jessy.