A Peculiar very Peculiar (Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children)

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"It's okay. But there is also another problem" – I said.

The moment of truth has arrived.

"What's wrong?" – Emma asked.

Another problem. What other problem could there be?

"Olive also confessed to me. So I don't know what to do with it" – I said sincerely.

The important thing in a relationship is sincerity. I know perfectly well that polygamy is allowed because the system told me so a few weeks ago. However, they may get angry if I start dating both of them without them knowing. I mean, polygamy was normal at that time, yes, but it's quite another thing to do it without thinking about the consequences, as if you thought they weren't going to be offended. Years in the loop may have made them abhor polygamy or no longer even consider it as an option. That's why you have to be honest with them first.

"Was that your problem?" - she asked calmly.

She didn't seem surprised at all. In fact, it's as if he doesn't care or already knows.

"You don't seem very surprised" – I said.

"Should I be?" - she asked.

Once again, I was surprised.

"Ehem, you should. I mean, another woman has confessed to me. I know we're not officially a couple, but if you decide to be with me in the future. What should I do with Olive?" – I asked again.

It seems that she has no qualms about accepting the harem. However, I will insist a little more because I need to hear it from her. I need her to be the one to tell me that it's normal.

"If that's the case and she decides to be with you too, the solution is very easy. Accept her" – Emma said.

From her words I may assume that Emma was already informed of Olive's confession. Otherwise, she wouldn't have said those words exactly.

"Wait a minute. Wouldn't you be angry if I went out with both at the same time?" – I asked again.

I know that I don't need to go on pretending anymore, but I want to hear her opinion on this subject. I want to know what her position is on the matter and what her true feelings are. Well, I'm sure the other girls will think the same as Emma.

"Of course not. It is normal for a man to have several women. What's wrong, isn't it like that in your time?" - she asked.

It seems to me that being trapped in Cairnholm has prevented them from seeing how humanity has truly changed in all these years.

"No, polygamy in my time is not allowed and in fact no woman would accept it" – I nodded.

"Wow. You've come a long way in technology, but when it comes to relationships, you've taken a step backwards. What's wrong with a man having multiple wives? I don't understand it" – she said.

I'm not going to waste time explaining it to her either.

"Ehem. That doesn't matter now. So, do you think it's okay for me to date more women than you if you decide to be with me?" – I asked.

Well, this is the last question and I will settle this matter once and for all.

"Of course. But remember to reserve the second spot for me. If I decide to go out with you, remember that I will be the second" – she said.

She seemed pretty serious about it. As if my answer was very important to her.

"It's okay. But why do you say you want to be second?" – I asked.

I'll try to find out a little about the intentions of the other girls. I'm sure Emma knows something I don't.

"That doesn't matter. Just remember that" - Emma said.

She didn't seem to want to tell me anything and continuing to insist would only ruin the good atmosphere between us.

"It's okay. I'll remember it" – I nodded.

Then, we continued observing the wonderful views for a while longer.

After a few minutes it was time to leave. Otherwise, Miss Peregrine would scold me again and Emma too and I don't want that, honestly. Why do I obey someone else if in my other life I was a 40-year-old man? Come to think of it... it's true. Why do I do it? I have no idea, but it's a strange feeling. It's as if she has some kind of power over me. Is it possible that the Ymbrynes have some influence on the peculiars? I have no idea. But it's not mentioned in the books or in the movie and I don't remember anything about the Ymbrynes being enemies, so... I shouldn't worry too much. Besides, it's not as if his rules were disproportionate, she simply demanded a minimum of respect and obedience, but not too much. Most of the time the children were free to do what they wanted. What Miss Peregrine did was rather to maintain order. As if she was a mother.

After picking up the picnic, we went straight to the orphanage.

Luckily, this time we were not late and we were not scolded by Miss Peregrine. In fact, we arrived just in time for dinner, so we helped set the table and had a quiet dinner while chatting about unimportant topics. As I talked to everyone, for the first time (although it sounds cruel to say it), I felt like family. I felt as if we were a real family. Maybe it's because of what happened to me before. Maybe it's because I cast aside my distrust and accepted them, but now I feel much better with them, as if they were really my family. It was an incredible night full of laughter, but soon it was time for me to leave. Many wanted me to stay here. In fact, most of them expressed their dissatisfaction about me leaving, but they were silenced by Miss Peregrine who told them that before I stayed I had to spend some time with my family to say goodbye to them. A fact that was accepted by the rest.

"Mr. Portman, before you go I have something to tell you" - said Miss Peregrine.

The boys were already gone and only me and Miss Peregrine remained. According to my calculations, the day should be restarted in 15 minutes or so. If I could look at the time on my smartphone I could have been more accurate.

"Tell me" – I said.

"I'm glad you finally adapted" – said Miss Peregrine.

"What do you mean?" – I asked.

Is it possible that this woman realized what i felt about them at first?

"I know that at first you didn't trust us very much and it's understandable. A peculiar who had lived with normal people until now suddenly found himself with us. People unknown to you because, although your grandfather told you a story about us, you did not know us in person and it is normal to be suspicious of people you do not know. But today I saw something in you. Today I saw confidence, the confidence that you lacked just yesterday. What could have happened to make you finally trust us?" – said Miss Peregrine.

This woman is very sharp. Although maybe it's because she's much older than me. And that's what I mean,s he's older than me even if we plus my two lives. It is normal for someone with her experience to have so much capacity for observation.

"Today I had a date with Emma and she told me something very interesting" – I said.

"What did she say to you?" - asked Miss Peregrine.

"That you treated me as if I were part of your family from the beginning. That made me think about everything that had happened since I arrived. It's true that everyone has treated me like family and then I understood. I understood that all this time I was the one who distrusted you and all out of fear. I don't know if it's in my nature to be suspicious, but I understood that the problem was me. When I understood that, it was a matter of minutes before I put aside that selfish thought out of my mind and began to see you as you see me. As you all saw me from the beginning. As a family" – I said.

Those were my true feelings.

"Those are words that I am very happy to hear from you and you should know that we never treat you like this because you are Abe's grandson. I know perfectly well that you are Jacob and I assure you that we never treat you as family because you are Abe's grandson. Being Abe's grandson only helped us confirm that you were not a bad person. But that's all" - said Miss Peregrine.

That was also one of my concerns. It's also partly one of the reasons why I was so suspicious because I was afraid that the reason why they treated me so well was because I was Abe's grandson. But now I see that it only helped them want to get to know me better. So when they saw my true personality, they began to treat me as part of their family. I was able to come to that conclusion on my own, but Miss Peregrine's words were a consolation.

"Thank you very much. Those words mean a lot to me" – I said with a smile.

They were sincere words that came directly from my heart. A heart free of doubts and any mistrust.

"You're welcome. But there is no need to thank the family. We help each other because we are family. Thanks are unnecessary. But you will learn that in time" – said Miss Peregrine.

"You're right. But I'll get used to stopping saying thank you to family over time. It's hard for me to throw away my education so suddenly" - I nodded.

"Of course" – she nodded.

Then, she took out her pocket watch and looked at it.

"I would like to continue chatting with you Mr. Portman, but there are 5 minutes and 30 seconds left until the restart and I have to go back. Besides, you should also come back or your father will worry" – said Miss Peregrine.

"You're right. See you tomorrow" – I said.

"See you tomorrow, Mr. Portman" - said Miss Peregrine.

Then, I crossed the loop only to reappear in the present.

Suddenly, my smartphone started working again and I could see that it was quite early compared to the rest of the days, so I didn't need to hurry back. I will walk slowly, without haste.

"Hopefully the day will come when I can stay in the loop definitively. I don't want to keep leaving there" – I sighed.

Then, with the breeze rocking my hair and as I sank into my thoughts, I returned to the hotel.