Chapter 13: Peek-A-Boo (2/2)

”What do you mean?” I look up innocently.

”The only way to escape is prison is....” The 'creepy eyes' pauses for a moment and squints. I wait quietly and try to look like a fool.

”By saying the passcode. There is no door in this dimension. If the person speaks the passcode, then they will immediately teleport out of this place.”

It narrows the eyes on me, waiting for me to ask the passcode.

”Don't you get bored of this place?” I change the topic.

There is an immediate change in the atmosphere. The creepy eyes are full of tears. ”I do. It's boring here. It's only fun if someone is here. But master only brings someone when he wants. The prisoners don't even last for a week. I live here alone for a long time...waiting for the master to bring something.”

I guess it's hard for this thing. I will also get bored like this.

”Why don't you leave?” My neck is itching again. I don't scratch. The blood on my hand is dry.

”I can't...My master will kill me...” It starts to rain suddenly. I am wet in the tears of 'creepy eyes'. I can even taste the salty tears. Why the hell is it crying?

”Don't cry.” I try to stop it from crying. If it keeps crying, I will drown in salty tears. ”How about this? You say the passcode and leave for a while. I will stay here and guard the prison. If your master comes, I will take the blame.”

The 'creepy eyes' stops crying, but the eyes are still moist. ”Why do you want to do this?”

”I feel bad for you. You have such pretty eyes. Someone like you should see the world. There are a lot of interesting things...You should go to Paris. It's a romantic city.”

I feel a little bad for the people of Paris.

”You will really take the blame?” The dumb 'creepy eyes' is surprised and excited at the same time.

”You are my best friend from today.” It suddenly blurts out.

In your dreams!

I grin at it and say, ”Yeah, we are best friends. Tell me about Paris when you come back.”

So easy to trick...

”I will tell you everything about Paris.” The creepy eyes are full of triumph. ”I will be quick. Master will not know that I am not even here. Just stay put and don't attract attention.”

Like I will be here when you come back.

”Go and have the fun of your life.” I wave my hand. ”I will be waiting for you.”

”See you soon, Best friend.”

I hear it mumble.

”Peek-A-Boo.”

It disappears from the ceiling.