A Modern Twist

It was closely five in the afternoon, and he was regression his hair inside his bath agency. He was face up a circular mirror t assume was good above the sink and he bankrupted at his reflection, trying to see whether his face was okay. He had messy, Jet black hair, fair skin, and cook eyes. When he was finished with his hair, that would never hitch fixed, he went straight downstairs. In the kitchen were his mom and dadaaisma. For some very unusual reason, he never looked like any of his pargonnts, positive they were pale.At times he would think of himself as Asian, but that wasnt possible. His whole life he lived in New York and thither was no way that they were related to any Asians. As he walked into the kitchen door, his dad gave him a look that made him stop. And where do you think youre difference? Rex, we have somewhere to go to tomorrow, premature morning, and I dont inadequacy you to end up coming home four in the morning again. his dad state. Rex smiled and verbalise, Oh discern on dad. That was bonny ane night, and every bingle was having fun.Besides, I wont load down long cuz me and my booster amplifiers will be termination to this carnival or fair, whatever you weep it. Then his mom gave his dad a look of approval nd he had no choice but to agree. pass fine. Just dont come home late, you hit the hay how you make your mom and I worry. his dad say sternly. Rex felt a bump a to a greater extent or less of relief and he hugged and kissed them both. Rex met up with his friends at the entrance to the fair. They got inside and tried surface every(prenominal) the different booths. Rex and his friends all came from enough families, so spending money here wouldnt be a problem.Everything at the fair was so colourful. Filled with cool lights and terrible music, the place was a blast. Then, Rex and his friends came across one booth that looked hoary, dark and abandoned. Curiosity got he best of Rex and his friends and they w ent inside the booth, expecting to see senile and dusty things. Instead, they saw a round table covered in olympian cloth, and on top of it was a lechatelierite ball. His friends started circling the table, examining it and the crystal ball, and Rex decided to follow. All of a sudden, an doddery woman appeargond step up of nowhere giving everyone a shock.Unlike her looks, the old noblewomans representative was elegant, graceful. What laughingstock I do for you adult new-fashioned men? Perhaps a look into your future, a chance to discover what sort of fate awaits you? the old skirt said. Everyone was looking and listening to the ld brothel keeper intently. The room was so tense that Rex could hear his marrow beating rapidly in his chest. No need to pay. Anyone who is interested, please come precedent and I will read your future. the old peeress said. Then, one of Rexs friends said, Ah, this cant be real. Guys, this is stupid, lets get prohibited of here. mieah, there are other fun booths to be at. Were withering our time here. another one called out to the group. Wait. Id like to try. Rex came forward. Everyone had their eyes on him now. Rex, you sleep together shes probably Just some hypocrite psychic like the ones we see on T. V. said ne of his friends. mfou received rough this? Of course Im sure, besides what harm can a little fortune verbalize do? said Rex, trying to buy the farm a lot more cocksure then(prenominal) he actually was. Indeed, young man. My phony tricks will only withdraw a second of your precious time. said the old woman.Carefully, Rex sit down on a chair opposite to the old endeavor your mind and let your thoughts line free, then gaze into the crystal ball and suppose me what you see. At first, it looked like a antique pool was Just endlessly swirling nigh the ball. But, as Rex leaned in to take a closer look at the ball, images started o form. l see a woman, on her left is a lion, above her is an eag le, and on her right is a snake. As concisely as these words escaped Rexs mouth, the images mix together and morphed into one. Uh, mam, I think your orbs messed up. said Rex. Im not an expert in classic myth but Im pretty sure Im looking at a Sphinx. With her eyebrows raised, the old lady peered inside the ball for a few minutes. Then, the old woman sat up straight, she looked into Rexs eyes and said, My dear boy, Im agoraphobic you are bound to suffer a very tragic fate. Rex felt an multifariousness of emotions well up inside him. He was sure none of what he had hear was true, still an unmistakable feeling of pinch started to creep up his body.The old lady went on, miou will fall in cognize with your mother. The room exploded with laughter. iou were right Martha, this is stupid. This cant be true. Rex said to his friend. The old woman cut off their fits of laughter and said, Oh, but that is not all my dear boy, you will also be the reason for your fathers death. Alrig ht, thats where I draw the line. replied Rex. profuse of your bogus bull guys lets get out of this old shack miou can adopt to be blind to the truth. My Job is entirely to give you a glimpse of your future. at once that I have, you may leave. the old lady exclaimed. Tips are greatly appreciated by the way. added the old woman. No thanks. answered Rex, as he and his friends exited the booth. Hey Rex, dont tell me you believe a wizard thing that old hag told you? his friend asked him. Nah Why should l? That was bogus. Rex said. Then one of their friends suggested that they would go to a party Just near the place where the carnival was. It was already seven in the evening. Rex was so hyped up from all the fun they were having, that he forgot hat his dad had told him earlier that day. They went to the party, had loads of more fun and enjoyed the night.At the apartment, Rexs dad was worried. It was already cardinal in the evening and Rex hadnt answered his phone. Suddenly, his dad felt a discomfort in his chest. He knew that it had something to do with his heart because he could no longer breathe properly. As Rexs dad was struggling to breathe, he uttered Rex, where are you? Later that evening, Rex picked up his phone. It was his mom. She said his dad suffered a massive heart aggress and that he was in the hospital now. Rex, youVe got to come here quickly Please said Rexs mom in a larger-than-life tone.As soon as he hear these words, Rex sprinted out of the house and into the street. He hailed a cab and said mammary gland, Im so hapless Im on my way there, Just digest on. Rexs mom started to break down and cry. Mom? Mom Dont worry dadll be delicately Hell be alright.. said Rex, trying to guarantee his mom. Inside, Rex felt like a excite little boy. He felt chills run up and down his spine. Rex remembered what the old lady from the fair had told him, mfou will be the cause of your fathers death. Rex thought to himself, could the old lady be te lling the truth? He didnt want to know.