Collusion of Limits
CHAPTER: 1
𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭.
𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞? 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲—𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲.
Aylin(FL)
*Snaps the book shut, exhales a shuddering breath.*
Even writing down my own thoughts is not helping.
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
Aylin! Open your door.
Aylin(FL)
*Frowns* What now??
I knew what was coming, so I stood up from my chair with a heavy sigh and carried my heavy legs to the door.
Aylin(FL)
*Opens the door with a heavy sigh*What is it?
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
"What is it?"
Her face was filled with rage, her nose scrunched in disbelief as if I had slapped her or something.
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
I got a call from your music teacher; he said you haven't been attending your classes for the last 4 f*cking days!
I shook my head and looked to the other end of my room for a few seconds.
Aylin(FL)
It's not like I'm a toddler, Mom. I'm 21 years old, of course I'll hang out with my friends.
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
Hang out??? Were you hanging out with your friends? Don't tell me you go around and—
I pity those who can read people's minds and words before they are spoken, and sadly......I am one of them.
Aylin(FL)
What did you just say? So you think I'm a wh*re??? Hah!?
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
I never said that...
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
*Flinch* AYLIN!!!
I have trouble controlling my emotions. Like doing things recklessly, and I knew I needed to get out of here because it was going to be bad for me.
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
We are not done here, Aylin! I did everything for you...when your father left us, it was I who looked after you; now you won't even listen to my one request??? Why can't you concentrate on your music classes? I told you it was my only dream for you.
Same words, same tone, and manipulation.
I'm not sure what "she" hasn't done for me. What am I? A puppet in this world who will fulfill people's dreams? As if I don't have my own.
Aylin(FL)
*Picks up some cash and left.*
Leah Vance(FL's Mother)
AYLIN!!!!
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Oww... that's really f*cked up.
Aylin(FL)
I know, right? *lights her cigarette*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
So basically when she was crashing out on you, you ran away.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
What was it? Split?
Aylin(FL)
*Exhales heavily* I'm not sure.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
I get it. Let me lighten your mood with some good news.
Aylin(FL)
What is it? Don't tell me you're pregnant.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Duh! Not funny. Okay, listen, I found a lady near town who claims she can grant wishes and make them come true.
Aylin(FL)
*Shakes her head* Arien, you know already how stupid my wish is. It's never gonna happen.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
I understand, but at least you should try.
Aylin(FL)
People go there to get rich or to find love, but my wish is unrealistic. She will think I am crazy.
I knew Arien would not listen to me when he pulled out his phone from his pocket and showed me a picture.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Kaelan Mercer. Your fictional prince charmer. You can ask that lady that you want this man.
Aylin(FL)
Seriously? Arien!
Aylin(FL)
You're making me feel like a f*cking teenager.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Hey, um..no--
Aylin(FL)
What do I say? Like, I adore this frictional man and want to immerse myself in his world. F*ck no!
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Sighs* Fine.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
But, as your best friend, here's the address of that lady.
Aylin(FL)
*Lets out a heavy sigh*
I walked slowly under the night sky, but my thoughts were racing through my mind.
I don't believe in such things, but I wish them to be true.
I have a lot of wishes, but in the end, I ask myself—
Aylin(FL)
Can I really leave everyone behind?
Nothing can help unless the person suffers.
Aylin(FL)
*Pulls out her phone*
#"I can't wait for this story!!"
#"Please make it quick, author. When will you release this story?"
#"I'm just glad the character is so handsome, and it's still unclear whether it's romance or action."
#"Who will play the female lead in it? The teaser did not mention a female lead."
Aylin(FL)
Wish I was the female lead...*mumbles*
But still, at the end, who thinks like that? It's just so stupid.
I shrugged and continued walking towards my house.
The house was quiet, and maybe Mom had already gone to sleep. Whatever happened today was nothing new for this house; it happens all the time, but it was very peaceful.
Just to clear my mind, I went upstairs towards her room.
My heart rate quickened, and I began looking for her around the house wherever I expected her to be, but I couldn't find her until a note came to me.
Note: I'm going to your grandmother's house. You can stay there as long as you want, but I will not be returning this time. I paid the fee for your music classes; now it is up to you whether you want to attend or not. Don't bother me; I don't think I can do this now. You can do whatever you want with your life. Goodbye.
Aylin(FL)
.......
Hic......
𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆.
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CHAPTER-2
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Here, your medicines.
Aylin(FL)
Thanks....*mumbles in a very low voice*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Smiles* You're strong, Aylin.
Aylin(FL)
*Blinks while looking down*....
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Hey, hey, hey...*Hugs her*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Aylin, I understand how difficult the situation is, but please know that I am always here for you. I am not lying; you are a very strong girl.
The words were soothing, but the wound was deep enough that the words were lost.
Aylin(FL)
*Sobs* What was my mistake, Arien? M-my only mistake was to r-refuse to continue learning music....hic....
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Shh... I know. *caressing her back*
Aylin(FL)
How could my m-mother abandon me? I thought Dad left us because he...hic ... never cared about us, but what about Mom?
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
...
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Sometimes, people forget their own responsibility and act as if it never belonged to them.
Aylin(FL)
I am tired, Arien.... I'm sick and tired of living this miserable existence. I don't want any more people to abandon me...it hurts so much.
Aylin(FL)
So much....*crying*
People will abandon you...even your own mother and father.
Around the afternoon, I stopped crying, and Arien was with me the entire time, comforting me and giving me my medications on time. I know he does everything with a kind heart, but to me, it was more than kindness; it was like a sweet burden that I was carrying because of his kindness, and it was too much to bear.
Aylin(FL)
*Looks up* Arien?
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Making hot chocolate milk* Yeah?
Aylin(FL)
*Inhales deeply*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Turns towards her*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
What is it?
Aylin(FL)
I think.... I'm ready.
Aylin(FL)
*Looking around*
Aylin(FL)
Are you sure this is the correct location? Who would live in a place like this?
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Shrugs* I don't know; she does.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Looks at her*You sure about this?
I looked around slowly, nodding as I breathed heavily.
The house was older. The ceiling and roof were badly cracked. It was as if a strong wind would blow this house away.
Arien walked ahead of me, holding my one hand the entire time. We looked around and went deeper; after a few seconds, we reached the drawing room, where she was...the old lady.
Aylin(FL)
*Gulps* Arien....
The atmosphere and the way she sat so quietly with the veil over her face were strange.
My grip on Arien's hand tightened when he looked at me gently.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
It's alright; I'm here. *Nods and Softly smiles*
I nodded slowly to Arien. I felt relieved in his presence.
I flinched softly when that old lady spoke up, as if she were waiting for us. I looked up to see if Arien had already made an appointment with her, but he was as surprised as I was.
She gestured to the two chairs in front of her, as if she were waiting for us. Arien took my hand again, and we both approached her. She motioned for us to take our seats.
Arien gently squeezed my hand, a small reminder that he was still with me. We both sat.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
...
It was quite awkward...I mean...too awkward.
Aylin(FL)
*Gulps* ah....um.... I'm----
Old lady
The world despises you.
Aylin(FL)
*Eyes widened* W-what?
Aylin(FL)
W-wait a second, lady; you don't even know me.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Aylin ....
Old lady
You were 9 years old when your father left with another woman.
Old lady
You were r*ped by your ex-boyfriend.
I gave a gasp. My eyes widened as if she could see right through me. My entire body froze, leaving only the pain I was experiencing at the time.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Aylin?
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
*Stands up holding her hand* I'm sorry, but I don't think today is the best time for her; we'll come back next time. Aylin, let's go---
I kept staring at the old lady.
Arien looked at me, confirming whether I was truly okay with it or not. I gave him a nod. He sat next to me, holding my one hand as I stared at the elderly lady.
Aylin(FL)
Tell me why the world despises me.
She just stared directly ahead of her. It was as if she wasn't breathing.
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CHAPTER-3
Aylin(FL)
W-what do you mean?
Old lady
*Raises her one hand*
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Tell her your wish, Aylin.
I kept fidgeting with my hands. At that point, I had forgotten what my wish was because I thought it was stupid and useless.
Aylin(FL)
Um....I.... well...
My words were stuck. Arien gently caressed the back of my hand. To encourage me.
Aylin(FL)
Do you think.... the fictional world is.. real?
Aylin(FL)
*Sighs*I....f*ck... I'm sorry...um...
Old lady
Do you believe in fictional worlds?
Old lady
If you do, then it is real.
Old lady
If you think the world we live in is the only real world, you're mistaken.
Aylin(FL)
No, you didn't get me... I meant... there's a story... I'd like to go there, and um... basically, I want to escape reality and live in fiction, where I can change the storylines whenever I want.
F*ck, this is stupid! I said whatever came to mind.
Aylin(FL)
*Sighs* I know.... this is crazy.
Old lady
You're wrong. Your wish is real, but the idea is wrong.
Aylin(FL)
What do you mean?
Old lady
No world is fictional. Whether it is created by one of us, the emotions and blood are all real.
Old lady
We live in a story, and someone writes about us every day.
Aylin(FL)
I don't believe in such things; even this sounds unrealistic to me.
Aylin(FL)
I understand, but making a wish and wanting it for real are not the same thing.
Old lady
Still, you came here.
True. Even if it's impossible, I still came here in hope.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
We simply wanted to try.
Old lady
The world despises you because you are not from here. I can grant your wish, but you must still face the cruelty of the world. As I previously stated, even the blood is real.
Aylin(FL)
What are you talking about?
Old lady
Deep down, you believe in it, but you're hiding the negative marks.
Old lady
You can't change your destiny. The creator has already made this decision. You are playing your role in this world, and you will do the same there; the only difference will be your surroundings.
Aylin(FL)
So you're saying I wasted my time coming here? If I can't change my destiny, what's the point of living?
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
Aylin-
Aylin(FL)
No, Arien. For a moment, I thought she was really something, but I believe she is just making us look foolish.
Old lady
Isn't this what you wanted?
Old lady
Loved ones. A family that respects your interests, someone you adore, and someone who cares about you and understands your emotions.
Old lady
Like a new beginning.
Aylin(FL)
Yes, I want all of those things, but I understand it's all in my head.
The lady became quiet. I could only hear my own heartbeat and the slow wind blowing through the cracked window. She slowly raised her hand and motioned for me to extend mine to her.
Even though I was unsure, I extended my hand to her. She immediately grabbed my hand and closed her eyes.
Old lady
You will be unconscious for some time, and then when you wake up, you will believe, and trust me, positive things come with negativity.
Arien Draven(FL's Bff)
You sure she'll be fine?
Old lady
It is up to her own wishes.
Her hand was extremely cold. She was mumbling something while holding my hand, but it was so clear to my ears that I could hear what she was saying but not understand the words. Language was not something I was familiar with.
I'm not sure when my eyes began to feel heavy, but the last thing I heard was Arien's voice calling my name, and then I found myself in a black garden. Yes, a black garden filled with beautiful flowers but dead.
I looked around nervously, and my eyes widened for a brief moment when I noticed the elderly lady standing near a large tree. How come I'm here? What exactly is this place and how did she get me here? I assumed she was holding my hand.
Aylin(FL)
*Goes towards her*
She caressed the petals of purple flowers. She was still mumbling something, but I couldn't tell what.
Aylin(FL)
Please....tell me.
She stopped mumbling and turned to face me.
Old lady
The world you're referring to, and the place your soul longs to visit, is not a fantasy; the world is calling to you.
Aylin(FL)
I .. I don't get it.
Old lady
Consider this. Cuckoo birds lay eggs in other birds' nests. For cuckoo bird babies, the world is theirs; they mimic the color, size, and pattern of the host bird's eggs to avoid looking out of place.
Old lady
Most birds can't tell the difference between their own eggs and imposters, but sometimes imposter eggs are exposed, and the only option for the egg is death.
Old lady
Here you are, cuckoo bird's egg. An impostor.
Old lady
You can enter that world, but if you are exposed, you will face the consequences.
Aylin(FL)
So you're saying I have to adapt to the life of the person I'll be living in?
Old lady
The words you say will have limitations, as will your knowledge, emotions, and love.
Old lady
One slip, and death will find you in its own way.
Aylin(FL)
Is there no way of avoiding it??
Old lady
So you believe me now.
Aylin(FL)
*Exhales* Tell me.
Old lady
Maybe. It is up to your wish.
Aylin(FL)
What do you mean? what about my wish?
Old lady
You'll know soon.
Old lady
I've already prepared your soul for a swap. You made a deal: just say these words, and when your heart is ready, you'll go to the other nest.
Aylin(FL)
What? What deal? What exactly are you talking about? What words are you referring to?
Old lady
Just when you're ready.
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