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RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE Chapter 34
"Alexander! Xander! Where are you?" He heard a worried young voice call his name. He blinked his eyes open and felt one of his was too heavy to open."I'm down here stop screaming" he respond to the voice."Oh my god, Xander" the voice was from a teenage boy same age like him. The looked down at him from the third floor balcony of the building he sat across. The boy disappeared into the shadows and Xander guessed he was coming down.Xander took that moment to stand with the aid of the walls. A sharp pain shot through his foot, he looked down to see that he step on a broken glass."Shit" he cussed.He looked at his reflection on the broken glass and noticed he was younger. One of his eyes was so swollen that it had to stay close while the other one function."Xander!" the worried voice called and ran to him, divertinf his attention from his reflection. The boy was around fifteen but was a inch taller than him since he was also fifteen. Both of their clothes were worn out and they looke
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"When is daddy coming back?" Emily asked Trente in a tiny voice. Her face was turned to the window, ignoring the cartoon playing on the television. It was already dark, later than Xander had ever been. "Very soon" Trente said for the fifth time and was also worried.He picked up his phone to call Max and heard a loud thump on the door."Stay here" Trente told Emily and covered her with a blanket before heading for the door.Carefully, he open the door and saw a body laying on the pouch. The sharp of the body and clothes were awfully familiar. He complained about the leather clothes being hard to breath in."Randy!" he shouted and rushed to her. She was laying face planted on the floor so he turned her over."Shit!" he gasped, shocked at her bruised face and bursted lips."Help" Randy groaned painfully as tears wet her bruises causing them to sting before she fell unconscious.She woke up the next morning with pain coursing through out her body especially her head. She looked around a
RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE Chapter 36
"You can stop here" Hermia told her driver from the backseat.The driver silently noted and parked outside the XL headquarters.She was about to get off the car before her phone rang in her purse. She opened her white leather purse and took out her phone. The caller ID read Mike and she sighed tiredly before she answered the call."Where are you Hermia? I hope you didn't forget about our post honeymoon date" Mike said annoyed."Oh, I forgot" Hermia replied calmly. She had forgotten about the date when she was busy making plans for the day. "I would have to rain check something came up in my company""I'm at your company and you aren't there, quit lying and tell me where you are" Mike said, anger present in his voice."I would tell you everything when the time comes" She said and hung up without another word from his side.She couldn't get interrupted by her attention seeking husband. She had come this far. She had humiliated Randy with the hope that the unknown texter does something t
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Xander sighed for the nth time and it visibly worried Hunter who was beside him."Can you stop sighing? You are making everything hopeless" Hunter complained and Xander halted and turned to him.The anger and sadness he had kept down since they enter the woods rose up again."Hopeless? Everything is hopeless. We have been wandering woods with no sense of direction and you keeping calm like everything is alright. But guess what, it is not. We lost! Hunter, we are lost in the woods and would die from starvation without anybody to find our dead body. That's so bad because Emily is going to live thinking I'm out somewhere but I would be dead" Xander ended his rant breathing heavily."Nobody is dieing, Do you hear me nobody is dieing" Hunter said and placed his hands on Xander shoulder."This what I'm saying you are calm when we are danger" Xander said calmly and looked into Hunter eyes. His face was stoic but there was a feeling his eyes, Xander couldn't pinpoint."Look" Hunter said and t
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"Alex, wake up, Alexander wake up!" Xander heard a childlike voice called his name with such urgency.He forced his eyes open to see someone hovering over him. The image of the person was blur until he rubbed his. It stung like he rubbed all night."What?" he groaned and sat up before opening his eyes again to look at the person disturbing his sleep."We need to leave" The person stated. Xander's image of the person cleared and he looked at the teenager that disturbed his sleep.He was taken back. It felt like he staring in the mirror. The person looked so much like him the only difference was his mismatched eyes.He looked at his surroundings, it was different to what he remembered before passed out. The room was small and it almost empty of belongings. An old lamp sat on a make shift table made from bunch of books. Something felt wrong, this was not what he remembered. He remembered the Hunter, fire and the snake bite.Snake bite.He recalled and reached for his pants legs to inspec
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RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE SPECIAL CHAPTERShe sat by the window in the cafe, menu in hand, mentally planning her escape while the world outside was like a movie.The silent breeze blew through the window, sweeping the fallen strands from her messy bun away from her face. It revealed her hooded eyes and dark irises.She watched the seven guys at the shore splashing around in the water, totally missing the doorbell ringing when someone came in. The cafe was usually deserted during this period of the day because most people preferred to eat their meal under the sun.She wished she ran up those seven men but her lazy bones made no move."Uhm uhm" a deep voice cleared his throat, startling her to conscience."Oh my God, you scared me" she gasped holding her hand to her chest. "Do I know you?" she asked and picked up the menu which had fallen on the ground."You don't recognize me? Wow, I'm impressed, Hunter needs to hrear this""Hunter?" she asked and gave him overall look.The man's black ha
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The ear muff did little to block out the whooshing sound of the helicopter, and it was even more distressing when he could hear his heart raging against his rib cage after what Hunter just said."What did you just say?" Xander asked, clenching and releasing his fist. Hunter found it surprising and somewhat amusing to see Xander, who usually presents himself as confident in public, displaying such anxiety in private."You have an award ceremony to attend today, and from what I gathered from Max, the media doesn't know of your disappearance." Hunter said, mildly irritated, as he closed his eyes and folded his arms over his chest, feeling more annoyed by the whooshing sound of the helicopter.Xander stared at his assistant with his mouth jarred open, at lost of words.This all started after Hunter informed him about going home. Hunter pressured him to take a bath in their traditional bathroom, stating he won't have enough time to do so because of the ceremony."What ceremony?" Xander had
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Xander's eyes narrowed as he watched Hermia accept the award on his behalf. The room seemed to fade into the background, and all he could focus on was the smug smile spreading across Hermia's face. He felt a surge of anger and embarrassment, his mind racing with questions. Why had Hunter not told him about the ceremony? And what was Hermia's motive for accepting the award?As he stood there, frozen in shock, the audience began to murmur and whisper to each other. Xander's face burned with humiliation, and he knew he needed to take action. He took a deep breath, pushed through the doors, and strode towards the stage. At the last moment, he made a turn and went to his family table and took a seat beside Randy. The empty seat on his other side was soon occupied by Hunter. "Why didn't you go on stage and get your award from that heartless bitch" Randy said with urgency in a low voice as she glared at Hermia. The lady in question got down from the stage with no care for the world. "I'm
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Those eyes weren't his. That wasn't him. He wouldn't steal his company secrets because he is angry at his father. That wasn't him. He wasn't smart enough to see that as an option to rebel. "That isn't, me" Xander spoke up. "I know" Hunter responded "You believe me?" Xander questioned, doubt stewing his features. "We were together on this day" Hunter turned to his boss and stated. The little effort Hunter made to defend him caused his lip to tilt into a smile. "So who is this?" Xander asked to no person in particular. "We would have to find out how someone can impersonate you face so well and forget your eyes, unless.. " Hunter said and stopped as he reran his thoughts again. He slowly stood straight like found the answered to his unanswered question. He continued, "Unless he wants to be caught?" Xander nodded in affirmation as some puzzles were coming into place. "We need to know the files he took so we can know how to shield any attack." Hunter inputed again. "You are righ
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Xander washed the plates he used to feed Emily her breakfast and wore his suit, the last piece of clothing so he was ready for work. "Hunter is here" Trente called from the door as he welcomed Hunter in. Hunter had left for his apartment that morning to get ready for work. "Tell him to come to the kitchen" Xander said back and soon he heard some footsteps enter the kitchen. Hunter was met with a sight. Emily was holding tight to her father's neck, refusing to let go. "Emily, please, let go, I would back tonight" Xander promised. "I don't believe you" the little girl pouted and Xander turned to Hunter for help. His assistant raised his hand in surrenderance. Trente and Randy joined them. Randy smiled at the little girl attitude. Deep inside she wished she could to that. Hold Xander back from leaving for work but she remembered the tension she walked in the previous day. "Trente?" Xander changed his direction for help"I don't want to make a little lady mad so she is all yours"
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"You were supposed to come straight home" Randy stated when she reach Xander. She had changed out of her red gown she wore to the ceremony and was now putting on sweats under a brown coat. She titled her head, a bit to see Hunter and said, "Didn't you tell him?" "I did" Hunter answered politely as he didn't want to anger Randy more than she already was. "Don't be mad at him, I was the one who wanted to see how the office was going in my absence and it's a good thing I came or I wouldn't have kno-" Xander said with a nervous smile before Randy shut him short. "Your dad wants you home and that's final, let's go" Randy said and took Xander's hand leading him towards the entrance. "But I still have to check the video" Xander said and turned to Hunter for assistance. His tired assistance just rolled his eyes and shove his hand into his pant pocket. "You can check it tomorrow" Randy responded, "You don't even know how worried your family are?" Randy mumbled. "What did you say?" Xande
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Everything in the HQ seemed as normal as it could be on a day with an external occasion. Hunter parked the car next to the few cars still parked in the parking lot, likely cars of staff working overtime.The company night view was stunning. The neatly arranged lights on the high fence illuminated on the glass walls of the building.In summary, it was a beautiful view."You don't have to follow me, I would be quick" Xander said and when he heard Hunter highlight the car after him.Hunter didn't bother responding as he felt tired and stress at the same time. The sooner they leave here, the sooner he could rest, he thought.Hunter walked into the building and Xander sighed at his snobbish behavior then followed him. He knew his assistant was annoyed with him but he couldn't help the tingling feeling that something was wrong.On entering the building, they heard voices in the reception and it seemed like they were arguing. The voices belonged to five of their employees who gathered round
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Xander's eyes narrowed as he watched Hermia accept the award on his behalf. The room seemed to fade into the background, and all he could focus on was the smug smile spreading across Hermia's face. He felt a surge of anger and embarrassment, his mind racing with questions. Why had Hunter not told him about the ceremony? And what was Hermia's motive for accepting the award?As he stood there, frozen in shock, the audience began to murmur and whisper to each other. Xander's face burned with humiliation, and he knew he needed to take action. He took a deep breath, pushed through the doors, and strode towards the stage. At the last moment, he made a turn and went to his family table and took a seat beside Randy. The empty seat on his other side was soon occupied by Hunter. "Why didn't you go on stage and get your award from that heartless bitch" Randy said with urgency in a low voice as she glared at Hermia. The lady in question got down from the stage with no care for the world. "I'm
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The ear muff did little to block out the whooshing sound of the helicopter, and it was even more distressing when he could hear his heart raging against his rib cage after what Hunter just said."What did you just say?" Xander asked, clenching and releasing his fist. Hunter found it surprising and somewhat amusing to see Xander, who usually presents himself as confident in public, displaying such anxiety in private."You have an award ceremony to attend today, and from what I gathered from Max, the media doesn't know of your disappearance." Hunter said, mildly irritated, as he closed his eyes and folded his arms over his chest, feeling more annoyed by the whooshing sound of the helicopter.Xander stared at his assistant with his mouth jarred open, at lost of words.This all started after Hunter informed him about going home. Hunter pressured him to take a bath in their traditional bathroom, stating he won't have enough time to do so because of the ceremony."What ceremony?" Xander had
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RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE SPECIAL CHAPTERShe sat by the window in the cafe, menu in hand, mentally planning her escape while the world outside was like a movie.The silent breeze blew through the window, sweeping the fallen strands from her messy bun away from her face. It revealed her hooded eyes and dark irises.She watched the seven guys at the shore splashing around in the water, totally missing the doorbell ringing when someone came in. The cafe was usually deserted during this period of the day because most people preferred to eat their meal under the sun.She wished she ran up those seven men but her lazy bones made no move."Uhm uhm" a deep voice cleared his throat, startling her to conscience."Oh my God, you scared me" she gasped holding her hand to her chest. "Do I know you?" she asked and picked up the menu which had fallen on the ground."You don't recognize me? Wow, I'm impressed, Hunter needs to hrear this""Hunter?" she asked and gave him overall look.The man's black ha
Chapter 38
"Alex, wake up, Alexander wake up!" Xander heard a childlike voice called his name with such urgency.He forced his eyes open to see someone hovering over him. The image of the person was blur until he rubbed his. It stung like he rubbed all night."What?" he groaned and sat up before opening his eyes again to look at the person disturbing his sleep."We need to leave" The person stated. Xander's image of the person cleared and he looked at the teenager that disturbed his sleep.He was taken back. It felt like he staring in the mirror. The person looked so much like him the only difference was his mismatched eyes.He looked at his surroundings, it was different to what he remembered before passed out. The room was small and it almost empty of belongings. An old lamp sat on a make shift table made from bunch of books. Something felt wrong, this was not what he remembered. He remembered the Hunter, fire and the snake bite.Snake bite.He recalled and reached for his pants legs to inspec
Chapter 37
Xander sighed for the nth time and it visibly worried Hunter who was beside him."Can you stop sighing? You are making everything hopeless" Hunter complained and Xander halted and turned to him.The anger and sadness he had kept down since they enter the woods rose up again."Hopeless? Everything is hopeless. We have been wandering woods with no sense of direction and you keeping calm like everything is alright. But guess what, it is not. We lost! Hunter, we are lost in the woods and would die from starvation without anybody to find our dead body. That's so bad because Emily is going to live thinking I'm out somewhere but I would be dead" Xander ended his rant breathing heavily."Nobody is dieing, Do you hear me nobody is dieing" Hunter said and placed his hands on Xander shoulder."This what I'm saying you are calm when we are danger" Xander said calmly and looked into Hunter eyes. His face was stoic but there was a feeling his eyes, Xander couldn't pinpoint."Look" Hunter said and t
