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2024-10-29 19:42:56Rex pushed open the door of his room and he walks in very slowly. Gael and Emilio were still reading when he arrives.
Rex pulled off his tie and tosses it away then he flopped on his bed dejectedly." What's up? Khalil bothers you at the party again? " Gael asked." Maybe he makes out with Pearl before him " Emilio replied instead, turning briefly to stare at Rex who sat still." Guys I have this strange feeling. I think... I'm Riley's grandson "Upon hearing Rex's confession, Gael and Emilio burst into fitful laughter.They laughed so hard that speaking becomes uncomfortable for them later on." You ..you can't be serious. What! Riley is a Quadrillionaire " Emilio exclaimed crazily. " His only grandson is Khalil and his granddaughter is Sheila "" Rex you must have had more wines than necessary at the party " Gael concluded between chuckles." I didn't take anything at the party actually " He corrected." Then what? " Gael asked.Rex stays muted for a while. He turns slowly to the wall clock and shrugs his shoulder.Earnestly he began to tell the Story of Louie and how he feel connected to him." He called my name. He mentioned something about this wristwatch "" So what do you think about it? Surely you won't be trusting a mad man's speech "" Shut the hell up, Emilio. Louie isn't a mad man " Rex retorted. He look around to see his friends staring at him oddly and that brought him back to Reality." I mean... He isn't a complete madman. He is just still grieving "" For twenty-one years" Gael mutters weakly. " I think the watch might give us a clue "Rex pulled off the old wristwatch and stare at it longingly. From where Emilio sat gazing at the old jewelry as well he gasped.Both his two friends turn to him in confusion." Yes? " Gael asked with his eyebrow raised." You both remember my aunty Celine? " Emilio asked and the two nodded." The one who Storm this room when you failed your course? "" Come on Rex, I'm trying hard to forget that part in my life. Well yeah, Aunty Celine. I think she has this identical wristwatch but I might be wrong "" Aunty Celine had many pieces of jewelry, Emilio. You are definitely mistaken " Gael finished. He made to lay back on his bed when Rex said softly." I think we should visit her tonight to be sure "" Well, I think you might have gone crazy Rex. You got training to do and it's already midnight. The race track competition is tomorrow. How will you cope? "" I can cope Gael "" By not caring for your body. You still got some broken ribs man "" Gael, please! " Rex exclaimed softly. " Don't scold me right now. We should all go to Aunty Celine and see if she has this identical wristwatch "" Ugh... You are not helping my situation Rex " Gael mutters as he gets off the bed.Emilio also dressed up and in no time the three young men walks to their new car.Emilio took the wheel this time and he drove out of Rainbow Core College.After a long drive, they all arrived at a bungalow house. They all alighted and walk forward to the door." I don't think Aunty Celine is around. I can't see any light on " Rex whispered but Emilio shrugged." Aunty Celine likes the darkness "" More like a vampire " Gael mutters." How can you tell? Probably you are one of the Dracula descendants " Emilio replied sarcastically.They arrived at the door and Emilio pushed open the door." Aunty Celine? " Emilio called out loud in the darkness. Everywhere seems creepy and the three Friends choose their steps cautiously. " Aunty Ce..."Emilio's call was interrupted when the lights were immediately turned on. Before them is a thin lady with ruffled hair.The three Friends immediately back off in shock but then stop when they recognized her." I nearly have a heart attack. Fuck! " Rex mutters softly. " Come on Aunty Celine, you can't just do that to somebody "" I think she's still asleep " Gael whispers when the lady refuses to walk forward." Aunty Celine sometimes sleepwalks. Sorry, I didn't tell you about it " Emilio apologized.Rex and Gael quickly exchange glances and then nodded." Good to know. Well let's go straight to the point " Rex walks towards the lady and extended the wristwatch to her. " Aunty Celine, have you ever seen this watch? I mean...any identical one? "The lady looks around sleepily. Her gaze finally fell on the watch and she whispers." Yeah. I saw one, years ago at an accident scene so I took it "Upon hearing this the three Friends were stunned. They exchange glances in astonishment." What! " Rex exclaimed softly but then Aunty Celine regained her full sense.She glances down at the wristwatch and smiles." Oh, guys. You are here. Yeah, the wristwatch is uh...I bought it in..."The guys have heard what they wanted and it's been sealed. Rex holds the wristwatch so tightly and he sighs.***The knock came softly at first but then firmly later after no response.Sheila's patient withers away and so she opens the door of Rex's room and walks in.But abruptly she stopped in the doorway when she saw them all still sleeping.After returning from Aunty Celine's house the previous night they retired to bed but Rex had gone along to train for some time too." I can't believe this Rex. You have a competition today! " She exclaimed in awe as she made her way to his bed.The room was a little bit wide and three beds were in it. Painted blue and white.Each of the boys has their spot. Rex was sprawled on his bed with the bed coverlet over his body." Rex come on..." Sheila urged, shaking him gently." I still got some hours before the... competition started Sheila " He mutters softly before covering his face with the sheet.All of a sudden the ticking sound he alone could hear began in his ears.Tick. Tick. Tick." Daily challenge. The sum of twenty million dollars should be spent before the day ends. You got hours left to complete your daily task. Tick. Tick. Tick. "Instantly Rex sprang up from the bed at this voice. He saw the system displayed before him and he realized the time has already started counting down.A new challenge of the day has to be accomplished. Rex turn to Sheila and cocked up an eyebrow." Is there anything you wish for? Financially? "Upon hearing this question Emilio and Gael sprang up from the bed and so the preparation to go for another splendid shopping began.
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Episode 90 : Heaven and Earth
The five long buses ease out of Rainbow Core College and step into the busy road. Every other vehicle makes way for the students to pass through. It was quite an achievement, everyone says, that Rex Louie was able to secure the tickets for two weeks excursion for RCC.Now each bus contains Thirty-six students. They got an instructor who sat beside the driver as well. The bus where the Playboys are hosted is Khalil Karson as well as his two friends Chris and Donald. They both were the exact ones who beat Rex Louie up to a pulp on the day he caught Pearl in Khalil's home. The young Octillionaire sat beside the window and gaze out without seeing anything. He looks so gloomy and heartbroken. " I wonder what is wrong with him " Khalil who sat behind Rex Louie mutters to his friends. " He must have had a bad day " They chuckled mockingly but stopped abruptly when Gael turn to glare at them.Chris and Donald quickly look away while Khalil did after some seconds. " Rex you need to chee
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Episode 89 : The Island of P and D
It's a gloomy day. A very sad one for the Playboys. Rex Louie had never expected his heart to be broken again. He allowed his friends to take away the body of Micah May and do the needful. For what seemed like an eternity he didn't move or speak. He only watches in silence at the blank space. After some time Emilio appears in the doorway. He debated on how possible to present his speech. " Come along now Rex. Let's go " Rex replied silently. He stood up from the bed and packed all his belongings. He didn't speak or react. He gets into the backseat of the car and Gael who still had dirt in his hands returns from the backyard while sweating profusely. He had just put the body of Micah May to rest beside that of her family who were buried in the backyard of that house. Gael washes his hands later on with Emilio who helps out too. They then put up all the curtains and open the windows. Before they left the house Forever they gaze around. " I wonder what happened " Gael mutters s
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Episode 88 : Day Three
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Episode 87 : Day Two
That morning Rex Louie woke up alone in bed. He slowly sat up and look around tiredly. He wonder where Micah went to but then he overheard the sound of cutleries. At that moment his cell phone rang out and he answered the call from Gael. " Rex? How are you? " " I just woke up. It's been a long time I had such a sound sleep " " And Micah? " " She is in the kitchen. Getting the breakfast ready, I guess. I think she's feeling better today " A sigh escaped Gael's lips at the other end and he asked. " What plans do you have? You got only till tomorrow. What are you going to do to make her last days beautiful? " Rex gritted his teeth for some seconds and then nodded. " I don't know. I will obey all her wishes. Tell me, where is Emilio? " " He left for class. I am on my way too. Almost all the professors have asked of you. The students noticed you are not around "Rex Louie smiles gently at this. His eyes vary around the room in thought and he soon stares at his reflection in the
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Episode 86 : Day one
The ringing of Rex's cell phone woke him up from his twenty minutes slumber. His eyes are heavy as he answered the call sleepily. " Rex we got the footage from the airport. Though it cost a fortune before the security could hand it over " Immediately Rex snapped fully awake when he heard these words from Gael. " Where Is it? Who is it? " " We fax it to your laptop already. Go watch for yourself " Rex swiftly goes to the living room where he had dropped his backpack but then stops abruptly as he looks around. It's still dark. Pitched dark. no sun penetrates and the time says 10: 45am. He picked up his backpack and pulled out his laptop. Rex Louie opens it swiftly and punches at the keyboard for some time before locating the footage. With keen eyes, Rex watched the footage almost ten times. He saw the one who had shot at Romeo. He looks different and his race is just so obvious. Rex Louie shuddered when he gets the answer and swiftly he picked up his cell phone and put a cal
