A weak smile graced his features as he walked through it.His eyes flipped open and he saw himself sprawled out across the floor with his hands still reaching out and holding Raphael by the chains.He felt pain in every muscle but slowly the pain began to subside. As it subsided, strength came in. When he was strong enough, he snapped the chains apart and they broke, freeing Raphael.Raphael looked at him with a mixture of worry, sadness and some thing along the lines of love. “Are you okay?” Raphael asked as he quickly freed himself from the chains and rushed up to Ajax.He cupped his face and wiped away something from his eyes.Ajax had no idea he was even tearing up. He lifted his hands to wipe his own tears. That was when he saw that he was crying tears.His eyes flickered to the reflection of himself in a mirror not so far away. He gasped as he saw the trail of blood that ran from his eyes, down to his cheeks. His ears too had the trail of blood. His nose and mouth were not left o
As he left his home, the chill breeze of the night slapped his face. It was nights like this he loved to take walks. Under the moon light, hands in his coat as he walked, enjoying the scenery, but here he was, with a T-shirt and trousers, rushing to get a gift from a store for his girlfriend.He could not take a taxi because it would reduce the money he had left, so he was walking. Memories of happy moments with Caroline flashed through his head as he walked. She was so sweet and perfect.Now, he could barely recognize her. Her once sweet words that were like medicine to his soul were now thorns and daggers ripping through what was left of his heart.Laura’s store revealed itself as Ajax turned a corner. It's light were still on and the sign still read open. His lips curved upwards in a smile.He was glad the store was still open. He had walked past few stores. All had closed because it was getting late. He quickened his steps and hurried to the store. He pushed the door open as the
SYSTEM ACTIVATEDWhat the hell was that? He looked around. The three men stood up as they took a fighting stance.No, that sound did not come from them. That sounded like a feminine voice.One of the three ran forward, towards him, blinded with rage, ready to beat the crap out of him.RIGHTThe guy lunched a punch on his right, Ajax blocked it swiftly.LEFTAnother kick came to his left. He dodged it as well.How on earth did he see that coming and deflect it so fast. And who the hell was telling him what to do!RIGHT KICK TO HIS STOMACHHe felt his right leg lift on it's own accord and strike a heavy kick on the man's stomach. The man fell to the floor grunting in pain.ADVANCE FORWARDHe watched as his feet walked towards the man.GRAB NECK AND LEFT KICK ON CALVESHis hands lifted up and in one swift motion, he grabbed the man's neck. Ajax gasped and watched in sheer horror as the man watched him eyes wide, struggling to breath. His left leg threw a kick on his calves. The man fell
Just as he thought he had fallen asleep, the annoying ringtone he created blasted through the silence of the night.He groaned In his sleep. Who in the right mind would be calling by this time of the night? He shifted in bed as he lay comfortably ignoring the call. It could wait till morning. Then it went silent.Grrrrr… rrr… rrr…Oh C’mon! He cursed as he tightened his pillows over his ears to block out the noise. After it rang and he did not pick it stopped again.Just when he thought he was finally drifting off the annoying sound came again. He grunted in annoyance. He swore not to pick the damn call. The person could go to hell.Then came the notification sounds. They came back to back forming a symphony. He flipped his eyes open as he stared at the roof of the van. His gaze shifted to the table where his phone rested. As much as he wanted his glare to turn into molten lava and melt the phone away, it could not. His hard glare did not stop it from ringing. He decided to put it o
After a while of riding the bicycle, Agora shopping mall revealed itself as Ajax turned a corner. It's light were still on and the sign still read open. His lips curved upwards in a smile.Agora's shopping mall was known for their 24 hours services. The mall was very big and had the highest patronage in their region when compared to other stores.He was not surprised when he got in that there was people shopping inside.As he walked in he looked around in awe. He felt like a character in a movie. Everywhere was covered in glass that were as clear as crystals. The bright lights, a moving staircase that led to the floor above them, every thing was beautiful. A soft song played in the background. Apart from the song, the place was quiet. Well, not silent kind of quiet, but it was not noisy. He observed that there were not much people in the mall. They had fewer customers at this time. He remembered the last time he came here with his grandfather.The place was full unlike today.He wal
"Ugh! The stupid thing would not bulge!” he cursed as he tried to zip up his pants.As soon as he got home and offloaded everything on his bed, he started changing into one of the clothes he had just gotten.As soon as he finished dressing, he rode the bicycle bearing the gifts he had just gotten for Caroline.When he got to Caroline's place, he sneaked around so that no one he knew would see him. He kept her gifts in a safe place and returned the bike.***“Finally you are here. Where are Carolin gifts?” Lydia scoffed and turned off her heels."Where is Caroline?"Lydia rolled her eyes and asked him to follow her.He stood at the door of Caroline’s apartment, he could hear the loud music blasting from the speakers.His eyes swept the room in search of his blonde love when Tara appeared from no where.Where did she gone?The room was filled with people. Some faces he knew, some he had never seen in his life. How did she know all these people!She weaved her way through the crowd as sh
“Oh c'mon man” Ajax said. “Are you feeling envious?” he drawled as he squinted his eyes away from the sun. It was already morning. The sun had come up.His statement seemed to have angered the guy as he squeezed his hands tightly around his the collar of Ajax shirt.“cal… calm do… down,” Ajax choked, “I Ca…n't bre…ath.”The guy was truly strong. Ajax could not breath, he was struggling for air. If this guy continued with this, he would pass out.His vision was already starting to get dotted as he heard the guy’s voice coming from a far distance. He could hardly make out the words the guy was saying. He decided to do the one thing he would never do on even his enemy. This was necessary. He looked down to the guys trousers zipper. In one swift motion, with every strength he could muster, he lifted his knees and hit him where the light doesn't shine.That action made the hold on his neck to disappear. Ajax fell into a fit of cough while he took deep breaths to fill his lungs.As soon
“Your grandfather, Mr Vaughn Ronald has been arrested and is being detained in police custody.” He was torn between feeling happy, relief, sad and regret.Happy and relief because his grandpa was alive.Sad because he was arrested.Regret for accepting the stupid offer and for not completing it.He checked the time on his wrist watch. It was already half past 11pm.He sighed deeply and started towards the police station. He felt tired and weak. He had not eaten anything all day. By the time he had reached. It was already past midnight.“Good evening officer” he greeted. “I want to see Mr Vaughn. He is my grandfather”“Oh, I’m sorry Mr Ajax, he had been detained for forging computer parts amongst other things in his previous company.” The police officer said. “You would need to pay before we grant him bail”“That is not an issue” Ajax said. “How much?”“Fifty thousand dollars”“That is not an issue” Ajax said as he fished out his phone. ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN BY AIAs he read