Chapter 45 - Tumblr Posts
Memories.
Sunny took his hand. “Show me.”
Maxi opened the door up to an endless hallway that spiraled out of sight. There were countless doors with varying labels carved into the wood. Sunny assumed they were his memories. “It’s all the way down. Don’t let go of my hand.”
Sunny tightened her grip. Maxi led her up and down the spiral until they stopped in front of a looming door padded down with locks and bolts. Maxi’s hand trembled in hers. It shocked her to realize that even the strongest sages could be afraid.
Sunny squeezed his hand. “I’m with you.”
Maxi released a heavy breath, then raised his free hand and aimed it at the door. He curled his fingers in the air. The sound of bolts unlocking sounded through the hallway. Sunny took a step back when the chains and bolts fell to the floor in a loud clangor.
The door cracked open on its own. Like it was daring them to come in.
Maxi pulled her with him and pushed open the door. They stepped inside. At first the room was dark, but then it slowly filled with color. A large office space was then created out of the color pallet. Maxi guided them off to the side, near the window behind the office desk. He walked through the office with familiarity. That struck her as odd. Locks and bolts had encased the memory, so he couldn't relive it. But thinking back on her own worst memory, she understood. Just because she kept it locked up, didn’t mean she freed herself from its clutches.
Sunny looked out the window. The Shrieking Hollows were in clear sight. Her eyes went wide. So that meant—
A door swung open and slammed into the wall. Sunny spun around. A much older looking version of Maxi stepped into the office looking unkempt. Strands of hair had broken loose from the bun that sat low on his neck. He slammed his fist on the desk. “Damn it!” More strands came loose.
Sunny backed into the windowsill.
“Don’t worry.” Maxi said, “He can’t see or hear you. It’s only a memory.”
Tell that to Sunny’s racing heart.
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