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Rising from the Ashes Chapter 27
Maxime returned to Neo's rented house to avenge his mother's pain on Neo. With his heart still filled with anger and resentment, he walked with firm steps towards the door. However, when he opened the door, Maxime was shocked and disgusted. Neo's body lay limply on the floor, covered in maggots and a pungent stench.Maxime's tears broke out seeing his father's terrible condition. All resentment and hatred instantly vanished, replaced by regret and deep sadness. "Dad..." he whispered bitterly. Carefully, he approached Neo and embraced his frail body."Tjoe used to come here to bring food and bathe Dad, but he hasn't come for a week now," Neo said in a weak and pained voice.Maxime's tears continued to flow as he carried his father's body to the bathroom. Lovingly, he cleaned Neo's body of disgusting dirt and maggots. Every time his hands touched his father's skin, Maxime felt a deep sense of guilt. "I'm sorry, Dad," he said repeatedly between sobs.After cleaning Neo's body, Maxime lai
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 28
Maxime and Tjoe rode their bikes so casually, neither of them realized that danger was lurking around them."Apparently Rafael is that weak!" Tjoe muttered dismissively."Physically he's a bit weak, but when it comes to instigating, don't ask. Even people who just know him will believe what he says," Maxime said."Including me, who believed Rafael too much and ruined our friendship," Tjoe muttered.Suddenly Maxime's motorcycle was hit by a car from behind and they both fell down."Damn, do they have no eyes to hit us on the side of the road?" grumbled Tjoe."Patience Tjoe, we mustn't be provoked by emotions, the brakes might fail," said Maxime.Maxime and Tjoe got up and brought their bikes to the side, but Rafael's men got out of their car and beat Maxime up. Tjoe tried to help Maxime, but the enemy's numbers and strength were greater. Within minutes Maxime and Tjoe were lying on the ground, in pain and helpless."We'll take them now!" said one of the men. The semi-conscious Maxime a
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 1
“How could Rafael do this to me?” Maxime asked himself, looking for answers in the crowd of his raging thoughts. Behind his eyes fixed on the sky was an invisible internal battle. Doubts were rampant and his confidence in himself began to fade.“Is there perhaps a seed of truth in these accusations?” he hissed again, facing unexpected confusion.In the midst of disappointment and inflamed inner conflict, Maxime tries to embrace uncertainty. In the silence that surrounded him he knitted a plan to prove the truth. Dusk is a silent witness to Maxime's inner struggle and the increasingly dark sky seems to reflect increasingly difficult challenges. However, within him the light of determination and desire to restore his honor shines, creating hope that survives amidst the storm of slander that never subsides. Maxime walked to the kitchen to get a drink because his throat was starting to feel dry. When Maxime passed the brightly lit living room.Rafael quipped sarcastically. "Who would have
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 2
Chapter 2While Maximes steps are increasingly uncomfortable in a dark night, the shadow of the conflict inside his house is still reflected in his eyes. The night breeze seemed to whisper to him a big challenge he had to face. The sun sank leaving the twilight sky which reflects the doubt in Maxime's heart. He pondered looking for answers in every trace of his steps that took him out of the house that was once filled with affection."Goodbye my palace, a palace full of beautiful memories. Forgive Maxime unable to guard this house as the mother's message before leaving first." Without a clear direction, Maxime entered a crowded city with a busy night. The tall buildings of the tower and city lights provide a shadow that contrasts with the inner chaos he feels. Maxime spoke to himself with eyes full of uncertainty.In a state of confusion, Maxime stepped into the bustling city with its busy night. The tall buildings and city lights cast contrasting shadows against the turmoil he felt
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 3
Again Maxime had to swallow the bitter pill and hold hunger. With a body full of Maxime wounds sleeping curled up in front of a shop. Cold air makes Maxime's body shiver. He took his shirt to cover his feet and face."Wow, wake up! This is not a place for lodging!" cried the shop owner by kicking Maxime's body."Yes sir, I'll go soon." With a tired body and wounds, Maxime was forced to pack his clothes and leave the place without a clear purpose."Where else should I go? Why does no one want to help me at all! I was like the garbage that was thrown away and then ignored it! " His steps took him to a stall that was still open where he hoped to get a little food to overcome the torturous hunger."Excuse me Madam, may I ask for a little rice?" he said, holding his stomach."No way! I sold from earlier and now you come just to ask? Basically lazy! Big body, body muscular but be a beggar, "he cried, staring at Maxime sarcastically. Staggered and lost in the hallway of the city, Maxime saw
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 4
"Why do you keep bothering me? If you want to eat, work, bro! Don't take away people's rights!" said Maxime, annoyed because the thugs kept taking away his rights."No need to teach me! You snotty kid, just asking for food is already a lecture! Give me your money!" The thug reached into Maxime's pocket and took Maxime's money."Give it back, bro! That's my money!" Maxime tried to get his money back but the thug was so skilled at playing with him that Maxime became emotional.Maxime hit the thug mercilessly, venting his frustration that had been held in for days. The thug became Maxime's brutal outlet for everything that happened to him. Blood started to come out of the corner of the thug's lips until finally a gang of thugs came and beat Maxime mercilessly. Of the many people who saw the fight, not a single person wanted to help Maxime. Maxime himself finally fell down in the middle of the thugs."You think you can fight all of us!" said one of the thugs with a triumphant smile."You
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 5
"Don't dodge! Check your bag now," said the young man challenging Maxime.Hearing the commotion, Boss Maxime immediately approached and asked what was happening, "What's wrong, Max?""Well, sir, I'm accused of taking this man's money!" Maxime answered honestly."To prove whether you are guilty or not, I have to check your bag Maxime, I will be very disappointed if you do that.""Yes sir." Maxime took his bag.Maxime carefully opened his bag in front of his boss and the man who accused him. His eyes focused on the contents of the bag while his heart beat fast. A few seconds later the man who challenged him shouted, "Look! My money is in there!"Maxime's boss looked at Maxime with a serious look, "Please explain to me, how the money came to be in your bag, Maxime!"“I don't know how this money got into my bag. When he went to the toilet I remained standing here and didn't move at all. "If you don't believe me, you can check CCTV," said Maxime, explaining firmly.Maxime's boss thought fo
Rising from the Ashes Chapter 6
"Get out of here, and never set foot in your company or Father's house again!" Neo shouted, chasing Maxime away."Father will regret having too much faith in a lizard like him!" After being kicked out of the company by Neo, Maxime felt annoyed and confused. He decided to leave the place to try to get away from the situation which was getting worse.After firmly expelling Maxime, Neo suddenly felt doubtful about her decision. The tense atmosphere in the company became increasingly pronounced and Neo's concerns deepened. In a state of doubt, Neo left Rafael's room and headed to her own room, trying to ponder her next steps. In his room, Neo called one of his trusted people. With a serious face, Neo conveyed a firm order, "Investigate more deeply into the corruption case that befell Maxime! I need complete information and I want to know what really happened.""I'm ready sir, I will carry out an investigation into the corruption case that befell your son," he answered firmly.Rafael, who