Jake heaved a sigh as he looked into the room where Sasha was battling for her life again because of him. He didn't deserve to have her as a friend and worse, to be so close to him. He was starting to see that all he brought her was pain. Even in their high school days, it would always be because of him that she would get into trouble. Often than not, she took full responsibility and was always punished for his crimes. She was the best friend any man could ever ask for. He had hoped that when he had enough money, he would take care of her and not send her to the hospital, twice. He had to start doing right by her. It was past time."She is going to be alright babe," Amanda offered her pointless words of encouragement but they didn't matter to Jake that much. What he wanted to know was why Sasha would say such things."What did you do when you went in there?" He asked with a sceptical look on his face."What are you talking about? You're the one who told me to go say hello to her and s
"Doc, please tell me that you have good news for me?" Jake said as he hurried to meet the doctor."Mr. Swanson, I think it will be best if we discuss this in my office." The doctor's voice sounded pale and weak, Jake had to fight back the tears that threatened to fall."Is it that bad?" He asked."Please, come with me," the doctor insisted and motioned his hand in the direction he wanted Jake to move. Jake turned soberly to Amanda and noticed a shimmer in her eyes. His face immediately contorted to a look of confusion. Amanda couldn't actually be happy that Sasha was in this mess, could she?"Babe, can you stay with her while I go meet the doctor?" "I can't go in there again." Just the thought of seeing the woman made her stomach turn. She couldn't spend a minute with her and someone Jake wanted her to stand by her side. She didn't think so."But babe, who will watch over her?""God. Yes, I said it! Jake, that woman thinks I want to kill her again. If I go in there, she might develop
Jake's head was fuzzy as he stepped outside the doctor's office. His body was partly numb, his senses had stopped working and his brain went on a drive. It was his fault. It was his fault that Sasha had a traumatic condition that triggered her illness to come alive, it was his fault that everything was falling apart. It was all his fault. The thoughts that ran through his head made it difficult for him to maintain his stance, and his vision was also compromised as things appeared blurry to him. His breathing got heavier and Jake stretched his hand to find something to hold on to. His hands finally touched a stretcher that was lying aimlessly along the path of the hallway. Jake had always known that he brought bad luck to everyone around him but he never knew just how bad it was. It was because of him and his reckless behavior that his aunt died, it was because of him that his parents died and now because of him, his best friend was doomed. Everyone he loves, he hurts. Tears came to h
Jake took fast steps as he approached his wife and the friend who almost put him in jail. He didn't know what they were discussing but he was sure that they were up to no good. Maybe if his emotions did not overcloud his thoughts, he would have steadied and listened in to their conversation but anger has a way of making a man do crazy things."Marion!" He thundered as he approached them. The young man turned around but his expression wasn't that of fear, it was that of joy. Jake took a step back, he had expected that Marion would look frightened like he had just been caught sleeping with another man's wife but his facial expression showed nothing of that sort. He narrowed his eyes, finally allowing his brain to think."Jake!" Marion bellowed and pulled him in for a hug. "Man, it's so nice to see you again." Jake's hands stayed in the air, frozen and unable to hug Marion back. "What are you doing with my wife?" He asked when his body was free from Marion's own. "Well, I ran into your
'Didn't I finish my job with him? Why is he still calling me?' Jake thought as he answered the call."Jake, my most reliable supplier. How are you?" He sounded too excited for Jake to believe that everything was fine. He was aware that he would have to go back again but he didn't know that it would have to be so soon and listening to Levi's excited tone, he knew that the man would force him to do that."Levi, what's up?" All his prayers for it to just be a breeze in the park conversation didn't get to Heaven because Levi's next words proved to him that he would be needed."We need you, man. There is this tough client that we can't break through and we saw what you did with Betty. You worked that bitch real good, so we took the liberty of informing the chairman about it and he wants you to be in charge of all our top clients. We are meeting one in the next hour and we need you, bro."'Their boss was involved? They told the chairman about me? No, this is just bad news waiting to be spre
The clubhouse was almost empty. People didn't really want to party in the light of the day, they preferred the night when they can hide under the shadows of trees and perfect their act, whatever it may be. But in all, it didn't bother Jake. The fewer people that saw him go in and out of the clubhouse, the better for his reputation. The house looked brighter and better than before. Without all the lights blinding him, Jake was finally able to appreciate the architectural and interior design of the building. It was done to exquisite taste. Jake knew that neither Levi, nor Kelvin and definitely not Maverick had such knowledge, so the building had to be the handiwork of the Chairman. Shivers ran down his spine when he thought of that. He wondered what the man would do to him if he failed in his task. He could just imagine himself being skinned alive, or his limbs being removed from his body piece by piece. Again, he shivered at the thought.He moved his eyes from the building and focused
Jake's body went numb as he watched life sip out of Mr. Smith's body. A part of him knew that the man wouldn't make it out of there alive but he had hoped that he would. He had hoped that he could believe whatever words came out of Levi's mouth. This was enough to prove that he couldn't. "You killed him." He whispered to himself but the sound was loud enough for Levi to hear."Yes, I did Jake. I hate liars and this is the punishment I give to anyone who is." "Well then maybe you should be killed as well, after all, didn't you just lie to that man?""What are you going on about Swanson?" "You said you won't kill him but he is currently lying down, dead!" "He got what was coming his way and if you try to cross us, you will too. Now, let's go." Maverick shoved Jake out of the room and dragged him to the back seat of the car. He sat opposite him with a rifle aimed at him. It was a clear sign that if Jake tried to run, his life would quickly come to an end.Jake looked out the car's wi
Something about committing a crime always sends a rush of emotions through people's veins. It didn't matter if you were a saint or the worse sinner in the book, criminal activities came with a rush and sparkle like no other. Unfortunately, Jake couldn't stop himself from feeling it as well. Scotty could have been a dangerous criminal but all that didn't matter to Jake. He was his smooth sailing way to the land of bliss. "Okay, take a seat," Scotty said and scooted to the left, making room for his new supplier. "Forgive the inconveniences you have to endure. You see Levi didn't tell me that he will be delivering me with a new supplier. So I was a little bit shocked.""I understand your plight. So, let's get down to business.""I admire how straightforward you are." Scotty had a smirk on his face. Jake had to get used to people smiling at him in that fashion."Thank you.""Okay, so how much is it?" "A stash is $150," Jake tried to maintain eye contact with the man who was busy weighin