5 Scene 2; Split Persona

CAEL

Wait, What did you say?

EVE

She died two years ago.

CAEL

I think I misheard, could you repeat that?

EVE

No you heard correctly.

CAEL

Are you kidding?

EVE

You see me laughing?

CAEL

Ah god, I'm sorry, I didn't know.

EVE

It's okay, It has been a long time, I just try to forget it again.

CAEL

Those news hit like a truck, I need a break.

EVE

I'll get you something to drink.

CAEL

No, please don't.

EVE

Okay.

Eve pours herself a drink, and sits down.

CAEL

what happened.

EVE

It was an accident, she died from an accident.

CAEL

Is that why you changed schools?

EVE

No, me changing was before.

CAEL

I see.

Cael walks in circles, and contemplates whether he should start talking or not.

CAEL (CONT'D)

Are you willing to talk about it?

EVE

I don't know.

CAEL

I also knew her, shouldn't I have a right too?

EVE

I don't know where to start.

CAEL

Start wherever you want to start.

EVE

Haa, okay. But I'm warning you.

CAEL

From what?

EVE

From me.

CAEL

Sorry, what.

EVE

You'll understand.

CAEL

Okay, whatever, so what happened?

EVE

What do you still remember about her.

CAEL

What I remember is that she was a great person. And I'm not saying this because I'm feeling sorry for her. I genuinely mean it. She had that innocent charm. Your sister was one of the silent types though. Never talked with anybody and only rarely came to school. Even I only had one good conversation with her.

EVE

Well, she changed a lot after she transferred into the new school. She was a weak girl, which is why she couldn't appear a lot.

CAEL

Yeah, I know.

EVE

But just after the transfer, she felt a lot better. You see, she felt a lot more energetic, so we made a vow. I told her that she should find some friends and make some memories.

CAEL

that's great, how did it go?

EVE

She definitely found some friends. (beat) They where five or six, I can't remember, I only know Luzy was one of them.

CAEL

Okay.

EVE

But it was all a mistake.

CAEL

What exactly?

EVE

They were always together, but my sister wasn't part of them. Her eyes opened only when there's where closed. (beat) And then I messed up, and she left me.

CAEL

What are you talking about, can you specify?

Eve holds herself as she shudders from her memories.

EVE

I don't know, I can't remember, (beat) I should have stopped her. They didn't know.

She starts turning more emotional.

CAEL

Woah, you okay?

EVE

I don't know, I can't remember.

CAEL

Hey, breathe.

EVE

I said, I can't remember!

Eve and Cael look each other in the eye, their breathing synchronizes, as Eve puts her hand on her own neck, and squeezes tightly. Slowly, her face regains the composed gaze she had in the beginning.

EVE (CONT'D)

I'm sorry.

CAEL

Why, nothing happened.

EVE

There's something wrong with me.

CAEL

Don't say that.

EVE

But it's the truth.

CAEL

It will be if you keep thinking that.

EVE

Well, what am I supposed to do, I can't get through the barrier, that I have set in my heart, or my brain.

CAEL

I see it's still too early.

EVE

I really thought I might be over it, as I am pretty normal in my daily life.

CAEL

Calm down, it's not that big of a deal.

EVE

I am calm.

CAEL

Good.

Eve breathes in.

CAEL (CONT'D)

Have you talked to anyone about it?

EVE

talk about what?

CAEL

Your state.

EVE

yes, i mean, no, there's no use.

CAEL

how come?

EVE

Nobody understands.

CAEL

I see.

EVE

Ah, it's raining.

CAEL

It has already been for a long time, didn't you notice?

EVE

No not really. (beat) When she died, it also rained, I hate the rain.

CAEL

I love the rain.

EVE

Why?

CAEL

Nobody sees you crying, when it's raining.

EVE

What, so you can cry?

CAEL

No, not anymore. (beat) But there is another reason I liked the rain.

EVE

Oh.

CAEL

It was when the weather was like this, that I went outside the most.

EVE

Really, for what reason?

CAEL

To water the plants.

EVE

Eh.

CAEL

I also used to build things, just to destroy them, used turn on the lights in the middle of the day or freeze stuff, just to let it melt. You see, a year ago, I was told I am not right in my head.

EVE

Who told you?

CAEL

My mother brought me to a psychiatrist, they told me that I had narcissistic tendencies. At that time I found it funny, that she, someone that should accept me no matter who I am, was actually trying to change me as a person. I never felt right at home with my parents, but it was through this incident, that I realized what I am really dealing with.

EVE

(apologetic)

Oh, I never knew.

CAEL

I make it sound harsher than it needs to be, when I was actually diagnosed, I wasn't really devastated or anything. It felt like a natural occurrence or something like that. Just, there was that small hole in my heart, I never really could close.

EVE

What did you do afterwards?

CAEL

I walked, and I walked. Soon I began to run, searching for the missing key, only after a long time, realizing that there's nothing wrong with my mind. (beat) The hole has been since there since the day I could talk and it will be until I can't (beat) I am a narcissist and I am glad to be one.

A short silence sweeps between them. The sound of RAINDROPS and THUNDER start to harmonize, creating a cold symphony, and slowly approaching the chorus.

CAEL (CONT'D)

Well, that's just a boring little story of my past, (laughter). But in the end, just cause everyone calls us crazy, are we crazy? So what If we are? Who defines if your head is wrong.

EVE

What are you trying to tell me with this?

CAEL

I don't believe that something is wrong with your mind, and neither should you. And with such a mindset, I want you to answer me honestly - what happened to your sister?

EVE

You are a maniac.

CAEL

Exactly my point.

The rain ends, and the only sound remaining is the water dropping down the leaves. Eve stares at Cael and with the last thunder reverberating through the room, Eves expression changes one last time, this time to a happier almost exhilarated expression. Thus she really resembles a chaotic person, now.

EVE

(laughter)

Let me think, let me think.

CAEL

Now we are talking.

EVE

Wait, I think I got something.

CAEL

Oh, tell me, what is it?

EVE

Hush, darling no need to rush. Or the ghost of patience might haunt you.

CAEL

okay, take your time, we have a lot after all.

EVE

Mmh, okay, I'm done, take a pencil.

CAEL

Okay, I'm listening.

EVE

tell me, have you ever been framed before?

CAEL

What, framed, what do you mean?

EVE

Biting the bullet for someone else, getting thrown under the bus, being blamed in general, you know.

CAEL

I suppose I have, why?

EVE

How do you cope with that?

CAEL

I guess, I do what everyone else does, denying the allegations and trying to prove my innocence.

EVE

You see, and this is where you are wrong, my dear. I know that when I'm going down, it better be for the damn truth.

CAEL

What does this have to do with anything?

EVE

Patience, I say, do you even listen? Anyways if you pin something onto me, that isn't the truth, I'll make sure it turns out to be, in the end. Cuz if you tell anybody, I stabbed you, I might actually really will.

CAEL

Okay?

EVE

See, me and Luzy, we weren't always friends, in fact I despised her.

CAEL

What?

EVE

You gotta watch out, humans always come with a mask ya'know? Don't let your first impression be your last.

CAEL

That, I am clearer of than anyone else.

EVE

So let's rip her mask off for a second, and only for a second.

CAEL

Okay, I'm ready.

EVE

That little girl actually has her secrets too, and I don't know what they are. But I assure you, they are as dark as mine. If you don't watch out, you'll get caught in her grasps. Okay, second over.

CAEL

Huh? What do you mean second over? You haven't told me anything.

EVE

My house, my rules. So Bai-Bye. Arrive-derci. I can't stay long.

CAEL

What are you talking about?

EVE

Oh and let me tell you one last something, even though, I love that crazy devil, doesnt mean everyone else does. (laughter)

CAEL

Tone down a bit, I have no idea what you are talking about.

Cael grabs Eve, and her expression changes back to her at beginning of their meeting - a shy girl.

EVE

Eh, Cael? Are you Okay?

CAEL

What, am I okay, you wanted to tell me something? You weren't done yet.

EVE

Tell you what?

EVE

Your sister, Luzy, everything.

EVE

I'm sorry, but didn't I already say, I can't remember.

CAEL

Really, try thinking about it again, maybe not about your sister, think about Luzy.

EVE

Why are you mentioning Luzy?

CAEL

Just do it.

EVE

Uhh, I vaguely remember her being with a friend, a boy.

CAEL

Okay, what where they doing?

EVE

Talking? No, fighting. But i don't know why, you gotta ask Luzy to know. Anyways haven't we wasted enough time already? There's still a task that we have to complete after all.

CAEL

Ah, wait I wasn't done, yet.

EVE

So, have you read the drama?

CAEL

(sigh), yes.

EVE

By the way, I heard you will be meeting Luzy?

CAEL

Ah, yes, tomorrow afternoon to be exact.

EVE

I hope she won't trouble you too much, she's a klutz after all.

CAEL

I'll try to manage