So it had been with Rachel all along, this was a suprise to Hermes. One that struck him in his heart as well as shattered his pride. "Your wife, you say. So she knows about the gold too", Swiss said with his eyes wide open as if they were the ones to receive the answer and not his ears."My wife has no idea what the drive contains. I only gave it to her to safe keep it for me." Jack protested, quite aware of Swiss's direction to reasoning. But nothing that he would say could change Swiss's mind about his next point of action."I have always found relationships to be an impossible feat. You know why?" He asked in rhetorics and without waiting for response, he continued. "Because there is always a conflict between the concept of love and the concept of trust. She loves you, so you don't expect that she will check what is in the drive? But you love her too, so why can she not check what you gave to her, why is there a problem with it? Afterall, you have both now become one in the union!
The sun showered the last of its rays on the once beautiful now old infirmary in the city of Caveliona. A vehicle pushes its way past the terrible street road, rolling quite carefully until it came to settle right before the hospital."Be careful with crashing into the holes, Mark. If this little man breaks down, I might have to make you pay for damages". Sniff headed out of the vehicle, seconded by his assistant. Exiting the vehicle, Sniff took his quick observations of the old hospital. "You sure this place still works?" He asked his assistant."Yes, detective", I once came here to see a friend of mine. This is the best hospital in this place. Detective Sniff chewed his tongue. "What kind of friend lives in this weird city? And there I was, thinking that Crescent was the worst place that exists in this country. This is worst than they write in the books"."Books are easily outdated, sir. That is why the internet keeps being updated". Mark hinted out, perhaps glad to make this poin
"Oh my God, you freaking cop!" Howard stuttered, aware that he had just led the man before him to the conclusive part of his investigation.The detective chose to smile again, directing the stack of photographs into a little bag that he had with him."Did you just trick me into giving you information? You damned agent of the uniform!""Mr Howard", he said. "As much as I would love to appreciate you for letting the cat out of the bag, I still have to observe that you sound a bit suspicious and unwilling. Why sir? Is it that you do not want this man here to get justice for his killer or were you also a part of this murder?"The reply began with glooming red eyes of anger, followed by a dark version of the thickened voice. "You do not call me a murderer! You do not try to make me a criminal!""Well, that is what I thought", the detective said, drawing out the cold dead body from its chilly abode. "And if that is the case, I am sure you will have no problem telling more about this Hermes"
"Titan!""Destroyer!""Titan!""Destroy him!"Hermes struggled to lift himself from the floor of the five sided ring of death. Titan was approaching from the outside, surrounded by his rogue team of supporters and as they all walked down the walkway from the entrance, the most enthusiastic of his rogue fans held out their hands in joyful lust for the feel of his muscles.And with every successful touch came a loud scream of lungs, the women were crazy but the men were even worse. The male voices greeted Titan's ear with every step he took."Kill him!""Don't let him survive!""I bet my money on you, do not fail me this time"."What are you saying?", Another man said, showering praises on Titan. "He is gonna kill that one easily, can't you see the pathetic fellow? Weak and used up even before the sound of the bell! This match has ended already!"They all laughed hard, pointing at Hermes at the centre of the ring where he still struggled to find his feet.Up above the ring, in a special
The noises remained persistent, rising with every second that passed. It seemed everyone had eventually forgotten that it was a contest. The crowd was roaring continuously and the spectators were beaming with smiles with no one in doubt that Titan's reign would still remain intact by the end of this duel. It was now the perfect time to strike.The weary expression could be seen in Titan's face. He was not the same giant who walked like a demon into that ground, he now looked tired and exhausted and perhaps thought it was time to end this entire joke and give himself some rest.After being thrown all around for almost an hour, everyone expected that Hermes should be the weakest man in that dungeon. But not all thoughts are true in actual fact, especially when it came to taking a beating. Hermes had learnt to endure the severest forms of torture while still reserving his strength for contest. It was very simple, like the American super hero would say; He could do this all day!"Finish h
The silence remained for a while, before a loud voice came to take its place. The loudest voice to be heard since that cold silent night took its place in the stead of the daylight."And your winner! The new king of death! Your next prince of the street of fire! He is... Tiger!"A man clothed in black from his head to the sole of his feet slipped into the ring. He grabbed Hermes at his right hand, and raised it into the air only to be welcomed by the violent rumbles which suddenly took rapport among the frustrated crowd."This is crazy!" A man protested. "Titan is still breathing!!! This punk has not even won yet!!!"But even Titan would not agree with him. Wasted in the centre of the five sided ring, he lay flat and half conscious with his body bulging upwards everytime he took a new breath. There was not a doubt; he could not compete anymore."Titan is done, man", one other man said. "He is really outdone this time". Up above the wave of lowly confusion sat the exalted spectators i
Meanwhile, crawling like a new born baby, Hermes pushed his chest flat against the ground and made tt out of the human wall which had gathered to meet him. By the time anyone could lay their eyes on him again, he was already ascending up the stairs past the half empty seats of the angry disorganized audience and towards the main door."There he is, you fools!" Swiss screamed into a speaker lying on the table before him. It had always been there, but only now did he ever think to make use of it."Get him before he gets away!!" He continued shouting orders.There were two men standing guard to the main door which was left open and wide for entry and exit. They were very huge men, and each one of them had a dark pair of glasses cutting through his facial expression.When they realized that Hermes was the one approaching and that he might be trying to escape, they jumped forward to grab him at once but then he suddenly turned in another direction into the crevices of audience chairs. It
Mark Dengerberd was sitting on the edge of a large flat office table which should not even be there in the first place, with his right leg resting on a little chair which stood beside the table. He wore a happy face and one could see and hear a little glint of laughter in the manner he chose to speak his words. But Hermes did not find him friendly at the very least, afterall he had never even seen this man before."Who are you?" He spoke in a terrifying manner, but the strength of his words was not enough to evoke even the slightest fear from the face of this very happy fellow. Infact, he only seemed happier."Yes! That is it, that is what I am talking about! The fury. The rage. I bet that was all you needed to kick Titan's ass!" He cheered and laughed and cheered again. Then he stopped only to burst into another loud laughter, aimed to mock Titan.Hermes could not bear to listen to him make so much noise like that or he would risk someone finding him in there. Also, this man whomeve
Lyanna was lying on her bed, slowly recovering from the old wounds."The doctor says you will be free to go in a few days."Beside her bed was Andrew Henshaw, comforting her to a good discharge. He had always been there for her in the absence of her father, more than her brother could ever even if he tried.Lyanna smiled back at him. He was such an angel, she thought."Andrew..." She muttered, craving his attention. "What is it..." He responded as soon as he lifted his head, seeing the look of displease spread across the lines of her face."I am sorry for what happened to your father..." She had always wanted to say that since the moment she discovered that her father and his friend were really the ones who had taken Henshaw's life back then. "I am sorry for everything my father did to your family..."He put a finger on her lips. "That is gone now. We are now here together. Friends. Together. Forever."His smile was enough to convince her to be happy. He was the best thing she had k
"I am sorry about this. I will make sure to find him...""That boy stole my money. He walked into my house and stole my money!!" Albert Bradbury was in a rage as he recounted what Howard Smith had done. The boy had the guts to infiltrate into his home and escape with an extreme amount of money."There is nowhere he can go or run to. And there is nothing he can do with that amount of money. We will find him, and we will recover your money." Diego assured, still trying to calm down the anger of Bradbury.Adam Bradbury sat at a far corner of the living room. He was still in shock and horror over what happened the night before. The knife placed on his throat, threatening to slash through. He could feel the red sores which developed along the lines of his neck.Also in shock was Adam's mother, Stella Bradbury. She was also struggling to fully understand what had happened the night before. Worse, she could not understand what was happening right now. Who were these strange men? And why had
The successful businessman, whose profits had gone on a whole new level of rise since the past few months was in his house, having a glass with his wife and his son, Adam Bradbury. Albert was filled with smiles and laughter, clinking his glass cup with that of his family, recounting his success story to them both, hoping that his son would learn a few things and take inspiration from his achievements."A man who wants success must be ready to ignore all attachments. You have to keep an open eye, always on focus. Only then can you see the tiniest opportunities the very moment they appear." He schooled, smiling.Albert had sent away his bodyguards and protectors from the room. He just wanted to have an alone time with his family since that rarely ever happened in their life. He felt tonight should be a special night, but faith would have it, he could not have picked a worse day than that particular day.Howard Smith peeped from beneath the curtains. He had found his way and outsmarted t
"The case today. Accused, Andre... No last name. Versus the state"."This man has committed a horrible crime against our nation, against me and you. A heinous transgression upon a loyal citizen is a heinous transgression against the whole of us. He does not even have a lawyer, and that goes to show you how evil he has been proven. You know. I know. Everybody knows. No one wants to waste their time and integrity standing for him. In my opinion, he has already been condemned in the heart of the world, how balanced would it be if he were to be condemned by the hands of the law.""Mister Andre, after carefully considering the evidence put forward to the court and listening to the presentation of one lawyer, I believe this court has more than sufficient information to pass judgment on this case.""The court sentences Mister Andre to a long term of fifty years in prison. Meanwhile, if any other acts of crime or any disturbance of peace is detected from Mister Andre during tbe first thirty y
"Where are you Andre, we are about to move". Guerrero said through the phone.Andre was just a few minutes left to the spot where they had agreed to meet. It was a seaside location, where illegal boats would usually set sail. Then the boat would travel a far distance up to the middle of the sea where a bigger ship would be waiting.Along with the passengers of the other smaller boats which had come from different part of the cities just for the same purpose of transmitting people in secret, the people in the boat would be drafted into the bigger ship and the boats would return to the seaside.This was also done at other parts of the world, in other countries. Each boat would know the right time to leave the seaside in order to meet the ship at the predetermined location, and Guerrero did not want to miss that time.Andre and his daughter were not the only person who were trying to leave Twillightoria. There were other people too, and unlike Andre who simply just asked for a favour, th
"Welcome, my friend! It is really pleasure to see your old face once more. Is this your beautiful daughter? May I say she looks just like her mother? Too much, I tell you. Too much."Guerrero welcomed Andre with smiles and hugs. He seemed really glad to have the honour of saving Andre and helping him out of the country."Everything is set, my friend. The boat is ready, the sailors are waiting. All that remains is for you to step into the boat and set sail to freedom."Andre understood his words well, but he was no longer anxious to leave at this point."Diego and my son are still behind. We need to rescue them first, only then can I go anywhere."Guerrero frowned. "That does not make any sense, Andre. Diego knew what he was walking into when he decided to help you in your foolish mission. I am sure he wants you to leave now that you can, you do not want to get caught too. Now that would be too much a loss for anyone of us to bear. And your son? I heard news about your son. He seems to
"I must say it is quite nice to see you again, Mr Andre. Anyone would have thought that the other day would be out last encounter." Richard Dengerberd said, holding a recording device up to his face, displaying it before Andre and kids present.Richard Dengerbard had been in there all along, waiting fkr Andre to come for his daughter. Andre thought he had died the other day with Minister Henshaw, but apparently he survived. He must have gotten to know of Andre's connection with the other day when Andre first visited the hospital.Then he was surely the one behind the police arrival. He was the one who informed the world of his existence and ruled out Scorpio's name as the one behind Henshaw's death.He had intentionally moved unconscious Lyanna into this VVIP room to serve as a bait for Andre. He had intentionally made himself her roommate, and he had recorded all the conversation between Andre, Howard and Andrew Henshaw."You must have thought that you escaped the law when you killed
There was no more tricks to devise. He was now surrounded by the security men who came closer to know if there was a problem."What is the issue here?" One said."Nothing is wrong agent," Andre assured. "We are just having a little discussion, right?"The look on the agent's face drifted from a neutral perspective into an alarmed expression as sudden as a lightening would strike during a storm."Get your hands in the air!!" He reached for his gun, screaming at Andre.Before he could pull out his weapon, Ande had attacked first.The entire place became riddled with combat. Andre alone against the rest of them.But he had no chance in that open place. When the guns started firing, he could barely put up a fight as he placed a dead agent in the way of the bullets.The door of the section was right there, the agents standing right before it as the agents were now focused on him. To get to the door, he needed to get through them first. That was impossible."Shit! There is no way I'm gettin
"I will go in myself and get her out." Andre proclaimed. "What?" That did not make sense and Diego could not allow it. "You cannot do that.""We don't have any other option.""Yes we do. I can get some of our men to do this.""No..." Andre refuted. "I don't want a collision with the security agency. The best way to do this is by a using one man to take out the children quietly.""They are trapped in that hospital because someone knows about us. Someone knows about you. Whoever it is, they are surely waiting for you to come. Even if we must do this, it does not have to be you." Diego expressed his concern fully. On normal days, Diego was not the kind of person who spoke with full words or who cared about other people's safety apart from his own true family. But his relationship with Andre was growing past the borders of partnership and once again looking like brothers, just like they were when they were younger. And just like their daughters were now."I will go." Diego volunteered,