~~~~~~~~~Iv's POV~~~~~~~~~

It had felt as if I had been asleep for days. I wasn't in any pain, but I was in major discomfort. None of it was physical though.

I was confused.

Confused about what I had just witnessed with the culprit I fought against. Confused about the change of eyes, the change in voice.

Was it really one of them speaking?

Maybe none of them were real.

Maybe they were all real!

I didn't know.. I had no clue.. All the theories I had originally come up with, anything thought I had about this had flown straight out the window..

For all I knew, we didn't know our family and friends at all..

Maybe they were simply part of some cult, maybe they all wanted to disappear..

I didn't know anymore..

I didn't want to think about it..

I just...

want...

to forget...

...

A groan escaped my lips as I felt the outside heat landing on my face, forcing my eyes to open a little.

I was.. back in my room..?

Well, I should've expected to be taken back home after fainting. I don't know why I'm surprised.

"Morning.."

I looked over to the side of the bed, seeing Ashley sitting on my desk chair with a look of worry on her face. "Hope you had a good sleep.."

"Ash..? What's going.."

"You passed out yesterday, Noah and Victor brought you here, though they didn't specify what made you faint.. They just said looked tired for a second beforehand.."

I was really tired after all the adrenaline washed away, I could barely stand on my own. Not to mention all the cuts and bruises the culprit casted on me.

Guess it was good that they didn't mention it to my family though, it would only make them worry. Plus, at this point, I had no idea who to do trust anymore..

The culprit could be one of my close friends..

Maybe someone in my family..

... maybe my own twin..

I don't know what to think now...

"Need anything..? A glass of water..? Some food..?"

"... some water would be okay.."

Ashley nodded in understanding, standing up and walking out of the room. I let out a small sigh, feeling the heavy weight on my shoulders ease a little. So much had happened, and when we thought we had a perfect lead, it all came crumbling down.

I was.. really starting to regret even trying to investigate all this..

Maybe things would be better if I never tried to meddle with it..

-beep-

My head went over to my phone which rested on my nightstand, seeing a few messages left on the front screen.

Most were just messages from my friends, wanting me to call or text them soon to let them know I was okay, but there was one that grabbed my attention more than the rest.

Asshole (N Cipher)
"Hey Iv, it's Noah.
Um, I honestly don't know if you still have my number, but I just wanted to say that I hope you heal okay."

"That sounds kinda weird..
You know what I mean, just.. hope you feel better."

...

Had I been too harsh with him..?

I've been so angry with him these past to years, and in the back of my head I've always had the thought that he may have a good reason to do what he did..

Maybe I should've..

...

"Can I come over?" -I

To my surprise, I didn't even have to wait half a minute for a reply.

"Oh, hey!
Uh, what do you mean?" -N

"Can I come over to your house." -I

"Shouldn't you be rested?" -N

"It was just a few cuts and bruises, I feel fine."
"I'd like to talk to you tho, is it okay if I visit?"

...

...

...

"Yeah, sure. Shoot me a text once you're here." -N

"Will do." -I

The door then opened, revealing Ashley with a cup of water. "Sorry for taking a bit, Alyse was asking me a few things for a painting..".

"It's fine.." She walked over to the side of the bed, letting me grab the drink. "Thanks.."

I only took a few sips of it before standing up, stumbling a little at the lack of balance. If it weren't for Ashley, I probably would've fallen, but she thankfully grabbed my arm before it could happen. "Hey, take it easy..!"

"Sorry.. I just have somewhere to be right now.."

"Yeah, resting, you should be going back to sleep and recovering..!"

"I'm fine, Ash.. Thanks for worrying though.." Without another word, I left my room and headed downstairs.

Apparently my parents had been called to the police station, they wanted to ask them some questions about Aiden, so they weren't here to stop me from leaving. Alyse tried, but I managed to convince her to let me go.

It didn't take me long to reach the Cipher mansion. For some reason though, I was more hesitant to go inside this time..

Maybe it was because of the thought of being alone with Noah after so long, or maybe because the whole Missing People case has a lot to do with the owner of this mansion..

I wasn't sure..

But that wasn't what I was here for..

I just had to mend a few things beforehand.

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