"You're a good man Howie," Elijah said as the big man led him towards Kingston's room. "You even saved your friend from a beating. How kind of you." He stetched his hands to pat the man's shoulder, but he flinched in fright."What? I'm not going to hurt you. We're friends now right?" He raised a quizzical brow."Su--re." He stuttered."Good. I'll take it from here." He said, offering him a genuine smile.He had barely completed his words when Howie turned around, and hurried away. He chuckled at the sight the giant of a man presented, running from someone who was considerably smaller than him. Suddenly, he felt a little bit of pity for him. His eyes went to his boots and he shrugged. "Didn't think you were that hard to be honest."But when his eyes returned to the door that separated him from the person he truly wanted to hurt, it darkened. "Bastard." He cursed silently, pushing it open."Dr Hill? Is that you?" Kingston straightened into a sitting position. He was ready t
"Hey Kingston, are you awake?" Elijah turned to Kingston who groaned in pain on the bed. Walking over to him, he reached out to cover his mouth but suddenly paused."Fuck it." He muttered.Kingston tried to speak, but the only thing that came out of his mouth was silent air. He fell, with his back to the bed, and his hands on his aching stomach. Tears rushed down his face, from not only the physical pain but the shame he felt.Confidently, Elijah walked to the door and pulled it open. "Elijah?" Dr Hill's brow furrowed as he stared at him."I was just leaving." He said, and walked past him."Wait, Eli---"He stopped when he spotted Kingston writhing in pain from the corner of his eyes. "Oh shit!" He sighed, rushing over to his side.Elijah walked straight past the guards who were all gathered together, as opposed to earlier, when they were spread apart. He caught Howie's eyes, and the big man quickly put his head down. Elijah chuckled, waving him goodbye.Back in the lobby, he
By the time Elijah arrived at the laboratory, he was completely exhausted. Between kicking Kingston's ass, and that torturous conversation with Colin, he was ready to call it a day. But as his car rolled into the compound, his eyes caught the van in front of him.Two men in uniforms that looked very much like police uniforms stood side by side, observing the warehouse. They acted like they had not just heard the sound of his car."Not another problem please." He sighed, alighting from his car.The moment his legs dropped to the ground, both officers were by his side. "Good evening son. I'm Officer Melbourne." The older one who looked just happy to be there stretched out his hand.The younger one eyes him and pushes his hands away. "Whatchu doing here Mr?""Elijah." He said."You didn't answer my question." He continued, his chest puffed out."Don't be rude." The nice officer Melbourne said under his breath, but his words fell on deaf ears."I'm here to check out the warehous
"erhmmm--- No, not really." Jack stuttered."It's just standard procedure," Melbourne explained."Oh, I understand you. The warehouse has been abandoned for quite a while right? Considering the area it's located too. Trust me," She allowed her fingers to settle on Jack's sleeve. The cop's naked eye shone with delight. "My husband and I have wanted to sell it for quite some time now. But we had to leave the city for a while. You know how business goes. Right honey?" With her hands still on Jack's sleeve, she moved her head towards Tobias.Elijah was well and truly entertained. Now he knew what an excellent actress Cleo was, his life was about to become ten times easier."Yes, love. We're going to sell now." He said, the enthusiasm in his voice not matching his eyes as he stared at Cleo's hands on Jack."So can we please leave now officer?" She pouted, and with her free hands, twisted a lock of her hair as she bounced from toe to toe."I think ----""Yes, you can. You can go any
The impact sent their car summersaulting into the air. When it finally crashed, the force sent parts of the cars flying all over.Elijah crawled out of what was left of the car first. He raised his head to see the car that had crashed into them successfully pull away, without any scratch to it. He blinked, and cleaned his eyes with the back of his hands, to be certain he had seen correctly.His head felt heavy, and his vision's blurry. Crawling with his elbows, he searched for Cleo and Tobias. His motion was suddenly blocked by an object in front of him. On closer inspection, it turned out to be a foot. Slowly, he raised his head up and found out the foot led to a face."Cleo?" He called, staring into the furious eyes of the woman that had her hands on her waist."Man get off the floor." She bent her back, and grabbed his hands."My head is--- Where's Tobias." He asked, as she dragged him up I'm one pull.He staggered back, the weight of his body too heavy for his legs. Cleo w
Colin Trust looked out his window when he heard the sound of a car roughly pulling into his compound. He took a swig from the glass of whiskey in his hands, and his eyes narrowed as he waited for the crackhead who was confident enough to barge into his personal space. When the door of the car swung open, and Nathan Luxe stepped out, he bobbed his head. Turning away from the window, he adorned a smiley counting the seconds until Nathan strode in. He was up ten, when Nathan Luxe walked into his living room."Colin." The angry man regarded him with a nudge of his head."Nathan Luxe," Colin said, walking to the minibar. He grabbed the half empty bottle on the counter, and an additional glass. "To what do I owe this surprise visit?" He asked, returning to the living room."I'll need that drink first before I proceed." Nathan grated his teeth, his eyes devoid of emotion."Well here you go then." Colin handed him his drink.He accepted and emptied the glass in one go. His face scrunched, as
Elijah felt a presence beside him, and his consciousness returned with full force. His eyes fluttered open, and he jerked into a sitting position."Finally! He's awake." Cleo said pulling out a whistle. She blew it and broke into a clap."Why?" The question floated in Elijah's head, as he took a few minutes to wait out the stiffness, so his body could function normally again. "Welcome back man. I brought you your favorite chicken soup for your fever." Tobias said, setting a table beside him."Fever?" He said. "I don't have a fever." He protested, feeling active again."Sure. That's why you spent the last two days moving like a small towns recovering addict. Wake up long enough to eat something, and then return to your sleep. I almost searched for the ring you put your powers in, and shove it in your finger so we could call it a day." She snorted."Why didn't you?" He asked, his eyes twinkling with amusement."Well Mr goody two shoes here said not to do it." She shook her head i
"I can't believe you insist on going for the party tonight. I know you're obsessed with the girl, but I didn't think you were totally helpless." Cleo queried, as she helped Elijah put his jacket on."Okay, first of all, I'm not obsessed with anyone. Secondly, I'm going because Mr William Carter, Winnie's grandpa invited me. Not because of Winnie, but because of her grandfathe. Get that?" He moved away from her, and went to stand before his mirror. "Sure Elijah. That explains why you're putting extra efforts in your looks. Whatchu going to do next? Shave your beards?" She scoffed, drawing closer to him again."You know for someone who is so against me going to this dinner party, you sure look overdressed. Why didn't you turn me down when I suggested you come along, huh?" He turned to face her, with an accusatory squint."What?" She chortled. "I'm only going because you asked me to go. Remember, you're still a little vulnerable. Also too stubborn to put on your ring. Since we don't