Hello my readers...since Denver always thought himself a loser, I now want to take you on his personal journey in discovering who truly was in this urban reality.
Denver sits motionless trying to figure out what just happened. There was definitely a shift in his reality but he just can't seem to recognize the significance."Dude, are you okay? I hope you aren’t drugged. I don’t need the hassle.” The taxi driver looked at him through the rearview mirror. “I am just cold,” Danny tries his best to warm himself. He just knew something happened; but who can he talk to about what had occurred. “Get out.” The driver suddenly annoyed. “You made me drive around all night. I had enough.” Danny opened the door getting out. He paid the man. He slowly looked around. The mansion was situated against the side of a mountain. He start to walk up the road. He knew he was in trouble with his father, it couldn’t be helped once his cell phone died. “Stop,” the guard suddenly made an appearance from behind the trees. “What the hell?” Danny was instantly annoyed. He hates being scared by other people. He was still nervous and uncertain about the strange happening
“Welcome home, brother of mine.” Danny step inside his focus on the woman right in front of him. Looking at her he recognize his own image within her. He felt the familiarity from her touch. “Who are you?” He just has to ask although the truth looks directly at him.“Joslin, your twin.” She said simply. “Why did I never knew about you?” “That’s a question for the parents.” “Isn’t Mom dead?” “What give you that idea?” “It’s simple, I was raised by father.” “I was raised by Mom.” “I don’t understand.” Danny looked at her searching her face. He can’t senses any type of lie from her. He stuffed his hand into his pocket when he suddenly remembers the ring. Taking his one hand out to look at the signet ring. When he looked up he saw her showing her ring for him. “What’s with the rings?” “The family line.” “Where is father?” “He is at the office. I requested this meeting.” Joslin looked at her twin. She tried sensing his mood but there was no connection between them. “”How old a
The door to the interrogation room opened. Detective Duncan grabbed Danny by the arm pulling him upright. “What’s going on?” “Shut up. You have the right to remain silent.” “I don’t understand?” Danny said. “Anything you say or do will be used against you.” “What’s happening?” “Do you understand your rights as I just told you?” The handcuffs tighten around his writs. He was forced back into the chair. “What’s your name?” The detective opened a file. “I don’t understand what’s going on?” “Answer the question. What’s your name?” “Denver Ricardo.” “How old are you?” “I am eighteen years.” “Where do you live?” “I just bought Craven’s Hill.” Danny said flatly. Detective Duncan looked sharply at him. He frowned. He realized he was already in trouble just by hearing the surname being confirmed. “Where were you last night?” “I was briefly at a party.” “Whose party?” “Lisa Klein. What’s going on?” “Can someone confirm this?” “Yes, “ “Who?” “Bella Simone. I was her plus o
“Mister Ricardo?” Detective Duncan stood in the door of another interrogation room. He was nervous as hell as he looked at the young man who could make serious trouble for him. “Yes, sir?” Danny felt tired but too much on edge. It was with immense inner strength that he managed to control the nervousness in his body. “You may make your phone call.” “No thanks,” Danny said quickly. “Why not?” Duncan was surprise. “How is Jason Clarke?” “He will live. It was just a superficial wound. I am curious about something. Do you mind answering?” Danny looked at the older man. He already noticed the difference in the man’s new attitude. The man has probably figured out who he was. Now another moral question: should he be punished for doing his job?“What?” “Why didn’t you try to escape? It was clear those men were here for you.” “Whatever reason would they have to try and break me out? I did nothing wrong.” “There were complaints against you. Maybe your family wanted to protect you?” D
Danny slowly opened his eyes. It has a burning sensation. He lift his head trying to figure out what just happened. His eyes keeps on tearing. He finally realized he was stripped of his clothes and his hands were no longer tied together. “What…” he quickly looked at his hand. He was very relieved when he discovered the ring was still on his finger. “You better move, if you know what’s good for you.” The stranger’s voice said from somewhere. Danny slowly realized he heard that voice before. “Where are you?” he asked looking around. “Stop wasting time. Once those idiots finished snorting cocaine, they will come for you.” Danny looked towards the garage door. It was closed. The only way out he noticed was the small window. His immediate trouble was his length. “Do you know a way out of here?” “Yes,” “Then tell me,” Danny asked quickly. “What will be the fun of it all?” “Aren’t you here to help me?” Danny asked furious. The moment his voice rings through the garage, the football
“Hello,” Danny answered his phone. It has been ringing nonstop for a while. He already recognized the number. Since the night at the party, he feels weird being around those types of rich people. “May I come over?” Bella Simone asked softly. “Why?” he asked suspiciously. “You sound weird, Denver. Did I do something wrong?” “You did,” he said shortly. On impulse he suddenly disconnect the call. Jumping out of bed he rushed into the shower. As he was stepping out again, his man servant stood hesitantly in the door. “Is something wrong?” He asked drying his hair. “You have a guest sir,” Danny pulled on his torn jeans before reaching for the light blue T-shirt. He looked at the man who stood uncertain in the door. He quietly realized he should start a kind of trusting relationship with his skeleton crew of employees he inherited from his parents. “I take it the girl didn’t except your refusal for entrance?” “Yes, sir. She is waiting impatiently in the living room. “Offer her a be
“You are like a cockroach.” Jason kicked him in the stomach. Danny felt the wind being kicked out of him. He carefully looked down the alley. He was glad both girls managed to get away. He just hope the idiots don’t know about his new place. “Where is Lisa hiding?” he was grabbed by the hair forced to look into the guy’s face he hates. “I hope she is safe.” Danny spite the blood from his mouth. “That won’t be for long.” “I thought you care about her?” “The bitch was an end to a means. You can take her now. I no longer want her.” “Thanks.” “Funny guy,” he was kicked in the side. Once the pain subside he looked at his enemy again. He make careful notes in his memory about the men with Jason. They weren’t premium players but once the family was finished with them, no one will hire them. “Why you look at me like you have an opinion?” “I do, Jason Clarke.” “What do you mean?” Jason bend in front of him looking at the loser who keeps getting up. “Let go of me,” Denver smiles thr
'I hate liars. The ease and simplicity with which they manage the act. They are all two faced liars.' the words echoes deeply in his unconcious mind... Raven Dark enters the private hospital room. She carefully place the tray down. She took her usual moment to look at the young man. He has been in a coma for nearly eight months. Another nurse step inside, looking at his chart. “Is there any change, sister?” Raven asked softly. “No,” the answer brusque as usual. “Make him presentable. His family is coming for a visit today.” “Okay,” Raven waited until they were alone before she prepare to sponge bath him. Apart from that she rub tissue oil onto his skin, not wanting him to have dry skin. ‘I need to shave you but I am not allowed,’ she said softly to him. ‘I will try to make you more presentable.’ She start to sing softly, only loud enough for him to possible hear. ‘You know, Denver, I had two options in this life. My daddy was one harsh man. I feel embarrass about telling you this,
Denver and Raven looked at the older woman. It was clear they need to convince her they are honorable in their intent.“What do you need to know that would convinced you to help us” Denver asked reaching for Raven’s hand.“Who are you really?” she asked flatly.“My name is Denver Ricardo. I always thought I was a certain type of person. Then there was suddenly these people entering my life. I am very wealthy. I understand you are the guardian of lost people. I can help you with immediate effect.”“No one can truly leave this city. I have tried.” Moon Dark said sounding anxious in remembering.”“This town was built on lies and deceit. Just like you I want to leave but I want my whole family. Please help us.”“Mother, I promise the girl will be safe. My son has already plotted the perfect escape. We can take you all along but at first, we need the girl.”“Hello, you fools?” McAllen giggles when he noticed the collective was looking at him.“McAllen, name your price.” Vincent Saint-Clair
Ricardo Saint-Claire was alive with various activities. Knowing what to do, they walked aimlessly around waiting for the correct moment. Their eyes and attention was sharply focused. These actions will tell if they will survive as a family,Raven just allowed people to carry her forward. At the end of the street, she found herself alone. She knew Denver has blend into the background.Then suddenly a crowd of people mingled past her. The side alley men was checking her out but she didn’t pay them much attention.“Follow me,” one of the man suddenly whispered.“Excuse me!” Startled she looked around. Amongst the crowd of people only strangers, intently she searched with her eyes. She catches sight of a woman who definitely appeared to look like she was focused on her. She wonders why the woman seemed familiar.The core of her instinct tells her she was the one that has spoken. The woman was at the end of another street, looking straight at her, waiting for her to follow.“Who are you? A
Two years...Denver and Raven walked towards the Hotel Ricardo Saint-Claire. They both has a hard look about them. Since the abduction of their children; they had becone the errand boys for one crazy man.Denver hold tightly onto the briefcase. He briefly looked at Raven. They no longer feel the need to talk. Both found a way to connect with each other."Hello sir. I have reserved the room for you." The hotel manager eagerly walked ahead of them. Once they reach the private room the man unlocked the door."I will be waiting just outside sir."Denver only nods his head before stepping inside. Raven followed and closed the door behind them."What took you so long?" McAllen who was in constant contact with them through computers looked very displeased.Denver said nothing but just opened and placed the briefcase infront of the computer. He looked at the man who can't seem to control his giggling."You have done well. Okay asked that fool just outside the door to bring it to me. It's goin
"Where is the other man?" Denver repeat his question."He is sleeping permanently." Aiden said gleefully."Okay."Denver carefully avoid looking at Raven."Sit down Aiden. I want to finish. Since the whole structure was drastically change; I want to know my truth. Hopefully we won't be seeing each other ever again." Vincent said icy.Aiden makes sure Raven sits down beside him. He suddenly realized he was learning their truths which will also expose his own dealings. He lookef at the man who he was let to believe was his nephew. This whole story was a mess. Each road only seemed to broken down ahead before starting a new path."Are you all ready?" Vincent has his hand close to the palm reader.Ever one just nods there head.Denver moved to place his hand down first. Raven quickly followed before either Vincent or Aiden could move.Once the final four men joined Denver smiled."Are you ready son?""Yes daddy." "What's going on?" Vincent was alarmed. It was clear he was no longer in con
"Leo what's happening? I was cut from the line." Raven asked urgently. They promised to work as a team. She refuse to lost Denver again."We will send you the feed mommy."Raven can feel in her body something swift in the air. She start to circle the upstairs bedroom. She had managed to slip in there when she followed the man that looked like her dead father in law."Leo...""Be careful mommy. We senses an intruder.""Is it here in the mansion or with you?" Raven sounded worried."We are protected mommy." Lea explained.Raven suddenly become quiet. She carefully looked around in the bedroom. It had belonged to Cathy Cole Ricardo when she was a teenager.While looking for a way to protect herself; she had found the girl's crawl space. Without waiting for confirmation about the intruder; she start to move.Aiden Cole slipped from the room. It had taken careful reaching before Vincent managed to stop the order. He knew the Saint-Claire family had more dark secrets but he was very curious
"Six months...six days and six hours." Denver talked into his microphone."I am also in position." answered Raven. " I have eyes on the twins.""That is good. I am going to approach the mansion now.""Be careful. We don't know what trap she might have set. ""I know. That's one devious woman." Denver looked at the estate across from where he stood. He has been keeping a sharp eye on that building. He looked at his outfit. Dressed smartly in the most expensive suit he could find on short noticed. He check his mental state...once he thought himself a loser and a fool. But he had discovered there was more than one type of truth.He walked back towards his car and climbed inside. He discovered his children was smart and just as devious. His son; Leo had told him to blend into the background. He feels proud wearing the suit he had picked and ordered. The black sport car was also his idea.Once he started the car it simmers into visibility. While he was being transported back to his past to
"Denver; open your eyes." the voice calls beside him. He looked puzzled trying to see who was calling him. It was clear the fool didn't realized his eyes was opened.He tries to get loose from the shackles but it took a moment before he understood his body was in reality motionless."Will you focus." the male voice said behind him."Where are you?" he forced his lips to move."I am behind you.""Why don't you help me?" He asked with growing frustration."I already helped you. This you must do on your own. You don't focus. Look around you.""I am." he said annoyed."No you are not. Look around. You are not tied to that wall.""Danny..." he heard his name.Denver moved his body. He nearly fell flat on his face before he understood he was free with movement. He quickly looked around until he saw her."Lisa..." he kneel beside her naked body. She feels cold and it was clear the sexual damage that was done to her body."I don't want to live anymore. " she whispered brokenly."What do you w
Denver stood looking at the girl he always thought was the most beautiful girl in the world. He briefly looked at his hand. The throbbing was less intense. He quietly wonders if he had worn the ring earlier; might he was noticed what was really gling on. He knows the girl in front of him will also disappear since he had watch her leave this world."Danny..." Lisa stood looking over the lake. The water was calm."Why did you ask me to come here? It's not like we move in the same social circles.""Please...don't judge me with who I am friends with." She still looked away from him.Denver decided to be quiet. He knows he was walking in the footsteps of the past. His reality and her current one was different. He stood beside her waiting until she was ready to talk."You are Denver Ricardo. That's your true name?" she questions sounding uncertain."What a curious way to ask me. You know that's my name.""I am just making sure. I heard a urban myth telling a story about your name." She fina
Denver placed his open palm on the palm reader. He watched Raven following him. The twins joined hands placing theirs on the palm reader. The monitors seemed to pulled them into a kind of vortex. They saw each other being pulled into different directions. It was quickly clear tthat no one has a choice. Denver suddenly made his appearance in the house on Rumble's Corner. He found himself standing in front of the door. He knew he just need to step through back into his past. He looked back but the only thing he noticed was the curtains moving from the house just across from his."Why are you just standing there boy?" His father suddenly stood in the now opened door. He looked displeased."I am coming." he looked back. Everything seemed the same but it's not. Taking a deep breath. "Might as well find out what this was all about." he told himself."Where have you been Denver," Daniel Ricardo looked very annoyed. "I am sorry. But why are you angry?""You really dare to ask me that quest