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*I am lost. Amidst the world,I am lost! I am a good man,I deserve all the goodies..hoppie hoppie. I only got a dry cleaner job..I only got the trash packer job and that ain't cool..*a man sitting by the roadside sang melodiously while pulling the strings of his guitar in rhythm of his song.
The song sounds funny, but it is actually a sad one.
A tone of melancholy could be notice in his voice also.
He chose to sing of the society's problems.
'I go to school,I got a job,but only to dryclean..I am a first class,bro! All those bitches,motherfvckers suck! But they got a decent job bro! I be a brilliant kid. I thought the dream would be fulfilled with my certificate but that only got me the certificate of best in dry-cleaning.'he rapped, mirroring the woes of the youths.
People passing by dropped some money in his bowl.
It was in the evening.
The stench of dirty gutters,smokes coming from the nearby houses' chimneys penetrates inside a beggar boy's nostrils.
He was asleep on some dirty trash bags,few miles away from the singer.
He tightened his eyes before fluttering them opened.
The odor of the wastes around him irritated him.
He stared around and he bowed his head.
He is in another world again.
Not much of a surprise at this point.
He got off the dirty sacks and covered his nostrils.
Even his body stinks!
His whole face was smudged wth mud and he looks too skinny.
"Free food! Keshawn! There's free food!"a boy like him yelled and swished past him.
Free food?
Laquan scoffs and started walking towards a direction.
He have to do something to stop this insane acts.
He keeps getting isekai'd to different worlds.
Only God knows where he was now.
Some group of men approached him with their shoulders brushing against his aggressively.
It looks like they wanted to pick up a fight, but,he knows better not to do that.
He have to study his current situation first.
Everytime he dies,his soul would be transported into another body.
Or,maybe that's a good idea.
Perhaps,if he receives some good blows on his frail face,he would be transported to another world where he would be rich and then,he would make sure never to die again.
This wasn't the promise the old man made to him!
He must have lied to him!
The strong fragrance coming from the men made him want to puke.
He blocked his nose and took a step back.
"Hè! Lé entranger!"one of them yelled.
French?
"Are we in Paris?"he questioned instead.
"Tais moi!"
He tried to move away but they dragged him back and pushed him to the floor then trampled upon him with their legs.
The people around could only pity him as they would never dare to step into a fight with one of the notorious beggars in the street.
After giving him several hits,causing several bruises on his face,they spat on him and left.
I am not dead!
Laquan struggled to breathe.
"I want to die!"he yelled into the sky.
"I shall grant your wish."a man in an approaching car stuck out his head and shouts.
He was driving at a slow speed,a cigar was in his mouth and he was putting on a cowboy hat.
Laquan sat up.
He suddenly increased the speed of his car and before Quan could blink,his body has been thrown up in the sky.
His eyes rolled over to the car's plate number.
*Dagger - 123*
He fell hard on the floor and he vomited some blood before dieing for the third time.
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"Are you fully ready?"the man asked and spun around.
He was dressed in a red garment this time around.
Laquan's lips parted in confusion.
"Ready for what?"
"Revenge!"his voice echoed.
Quan scoffed.
"Why.. should I take revenge?. Those people that died weren't me!"
"They are bad guys so you need to catch them!!"the man thundered.
"I think it's time I tell you the rules of the game. I said before that you were going to die after twenty years,"he started.
Laquan peered his eyes at him,anticipating for his next words.
"Actually, there is a way out. You can extend your years!"the man completed.
Laquan's eyes shine in euphoria.
"How?"he stuttered.
"There's a ledger where all records of the pavilion are kept.
If you catch small bad guys,you get your life extended by three percent.
If you catch medium bad guys,you get it increased by twenty percent and for the big catches,you get your life extended by fifty percent."he stated.
Quan's eyes flickered.
"Are you sure you still don't want the revenge,son?"
Quan bats his lashes, fastly.
"Even if I want to get the revenge,how do I go about it?. I stayed in.."
He stopped talking as the man slides a white pill to him through the air and it enters his mouth,directly.
"That's a memory loss pill. When it's time, I'll let you know. Call me master from now on, Laquan. Here comes the most blissful part of your story."he uttered then dispersed into the air.
"Remember,love is man's greatest weakness. Never give your life away to love."the master's voice resonated out of nowhere.
The electronic vital sign monitor beeps' echoed in the whole ward. Laquan's eyes went open,after five days of unconsciousness. A bandage was wrapped around his head. He found an aged man beside him. "Welcome, grandson."he smiled. Quan blinked and tried to get up. Grandson?. He gazed down at his physique and a satisfied grunt escape his lips. He is finally in his own body. "You've suffered a lot,Laquan. And,I am here to reward you. All my fortunes are here. This credit cards are fully loaded with money. Your days of suffering has come to an end. You shall now become a billionaire,boy." Laquan's eyes glowed in surprise. "G.. grandson?" He couldn't believe his ears. Is what master told him finally coming to pass?. "Yes. I've been looking all over for you all these years. When I hitted you with my car,I had my boys look into you and they found out about your identity. Now,tell me, what are your plans now that you've become rich?. What would you like to do with your
"Looks like I will have to negotiate with her then."Quan sighed. "Book an appointment with her. I guess we will have to talk her into handing the building over to us." "I will do just that,sir." "You're dismissed." Oscar bent his head in respect before moving out. Laquan tapped the table,lost in thoughts. They should have paid the helpless workers their weekly wages even though it's been sold. Also,this action made many lose their jobs. There should have been a prior notice. Seated at the backseat of his car in the evening,Laquan stared out at the beautiful houses they were passing by. He saw some people living an extravagant life and that brought a question to his mind. 'Is this revenge necessary?' Then,he saw a family looking all glumly. They look poor and probably have no dinner to eat. He sighed and balled his fists. Their father or husband must be one of those workers who suffered because of the company's selfish desires. 'It worth it.'he breathed out. He has to g
Oscar cleared his throat and itched the back of his neck. Laquan maintained a quiet and relaxed face. "Miss Laura,"he breathed out then smiled. "What would be my gain if I do that?" "I sell the company back to you,of course, that's the gain you're aiming for,no?"she shrugs. "No..."he moved his head closer to her's. "I will be paying you in two different ways,so, shouldn't I have more than one gain?"he husked. "You're the one in need the most. You shouldn't get too greedy. One gain is an enough gain." Laquan smirks. "Miss Laura,no."he chuckled and moved his head back. "Clearly,you need a strong support right now,and that support is me." He folds his arms before grabbing her drink and taking a quick sip. A deep frown appeared on her face. "I heard your last album is not doing quite well. You're about to lose your prestige to a newcomer who has managed to win people's hearts in days. What was the title of that album again?" "I lose,you gain."Oscar tried hard not to laugh. "
.. Three Days Later. ... Laquan has acquired the company and is now turning it into a fabric industry. He got out of the company,heading out to the garage. An old car drove in and a man stepped out of the backseat. Laquan stopped walking and turned sideways to give him a proper look. Gabriel?. A scoff slides out of his mouth. Here comes the man that fired them all in a day. He'd sent Oscar and his lawyer to sign the Asset Purchase Agreement back then so he and Gabriel didn't met. Gabriel lifted his gaze and as it met with Quan's,his brows furrowed up. "You must be wondering if I am Laquan?,or his twin?"Quan smirks. "I don't have time for a noise maker like you. I am here to see the new owner of.." "Oh,that's me."Laquan cut him off with a smirk. "What a pity though,Gabriel. I was just heading out now so I don't think we can talk. Are you here to beg for money?. You don't look too well. Oscar,give him some cash. Make sure to get yourself some new clothes too."Quan snic
.. "Well,grandpa,that was not at all cool! You don't get to choose my bride for me."Laquan was infuriated. They just got back from the ceremony,late in the night. They were both in Alessandro's living room. Alessandro and Teodora came in. Laquan brushed his eyes over them before looking away. "Take that rude stare back,boy!"Teodora chirped. Quan scoffs. "Make me." She made to make another remark,but her father stop her. "That's enough,Dora. You both should rest as this is only an act. We want you both to work together without the enemies suspecting. There are several cases to be taken care of. First is the butcher man case. He was killed in the streets three days ago. We suspect it to be the Yaar's loan lenders but you know,we need evidence,as that is the only thing people believe in now." "What has that got to do with me?. Dad,I..."Laquan paused and slap his forehead. "Grandpa,I would like to go back and deal with American business rather than stay here with this Ita
The girl's eyes twitched. She cachinnates, nervously. "I see we've got psychopaths here. I've got nothing to say to you guys,so take your leave."she said. Laquan strained his eyes at her. "Why not quit the pretense,girl?."he nudged his head at her. She glared at him then snickers. She brought out a table knife and brandished it in the air before bending down to lift another girl. Just as Laquan's predictions,the salesgirl was being hold captive. "Come near and I will kill her."she placed the knife on her neck,menacingly. Laquan stepped back. "Well,miss Dora. Your call." Teodora scoffed before turning back to the culprit. "Let's cut ourselves some slack. Why don't you free her and I let you off the hook?. I'm not a cop, after all."she declined her head to the side. Laquan chuckled behind her. "So,you are going to save your ass now?"he uttered,sarcastically. Dora ignored him,raising her brows questioningly at the lady. "You want me to believe you?. As if,this is not H
.. Three Hours Later. .. "It's nothing serious, ma'am. He will be fine. His injuries has been taken care of."the doctor explained. Teodora nodded vigorously without saying a word. "Don't worry too m–" "Just go."she cuts him short abruptly. The doctor was taken aback. He looked at her crankily before streaking off to other patients in the bay. Laquan's eyes opened and he grunts then touched his head which had been wrapped up with a bandage. "You did resurrect after three days,baby Jesus."Dora's voice pitched beside him and he scoffed. "Hm,here, cigarettes. You said you wanted one back there in the store."she displayed a pack of it in his face. Laquan wore a frown. "I am only holding back because of the relationship between your grandpa and I. If not.."he paused and took a sharp breath in. "If not what?"she arched her brows. "You just piqued my interest now."she chuckles and tucked the packet of the cigarette back in her trouser's pocket. "What would you have done?"she s
"Boss!"Oscar shrills behind him. Laquan covered his face slightly and bent his head. "Boss, what happened to you?." Quan raised his head up with a snort. "Nothing. I..fell while coming in so.." "And, you've had your head bandaged already?"Oscar eyes squinted. "Oh..yes..out there,I suddenly tripped.."Laquan breathed out a reply. "I used him as a shield so what you gonna do?"Dora turned to Oscar. "Shield?. You mean,you blocked some punches off by using him as a shield?" "You aren't deaf. You heard me. You wanna fight?, bring it on."Dora straightened her hands. Oscar let's out a chuckle. "I..I mean,he is my boss!"he pressed his lips together to prevent himself from laughing out loud. "Come defend your boss then."Dora huffed. "Everything is not about fighting, daughter. Sometimes,you just have to sit down and think before throwing a kick in the air."Alessandro looks up at her. Dora rolled her eyes up to the ceiling. Laquan scoffed and went to his room. .. In a room with wh