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The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy The Emperors' Headache
Sluggishly, Ryker stressed his feet to push in last, There is the real deal. As much as he does not want to, he just could not turn back now. It is impossible to relinquish the stint of patronizing the emperors in this cumbersome plot that toys with lives at this point, perhaps the thin possibility of extrication would pledge allegiance. (I doubted it if I won't clasp a bullet with my brains tonight, Jude doesn't faze and he won't go down easily!) He pondered. Jude might be cool, but he is cruel, very! He is a ruthless player with a sharp eye for detail and a lack of fair play, not someone to entertain leniency when provoked. Ryker has seen this many times.He can be very devilish!Ryker was well aware of the stakes, knowing full well that a failure in their plan could mean severe consequences. But now, how he really wished to withdraw, he just couldn't. *******Stanley had looked back then stopped, while he was sluggish to enter into the compound, As he was pondering and c
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy The Unexpected
"Really, what? Do you think I...."He was forced to stop as the doors were jerked open, and the room welcomed determined faces in uniform, possessing simple ammunition, as more were already surrounding the building. "Freeze!" "You are under arrest."More cops troop in. "Your hands on your heads, drop your weapons. You are under arrest!" A speaker booms repeatedly from the outside. He shot a dagger look at Ryker, "F***!!!" He cursed."How dare you?" "I told you I am no fool, how dare you go against me and..." Furiously, he bit his lower lip, raised the handgun to complete the words he failed to communicate as he aimed a shot at him. With bated breath, Ryker ducked briskly. POW!!!...The bullet flew past his ear, and the ballistic deafening boom scared him out of his skin. Ryker instantly embraced a spot to hide himself,- behind a sofa placed beside the window. He had peered through the house, when they just entered and observed the spot. His gaze settled on Randy, who had
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Film or Dream
As Ryker approached the orchard, the chopper's powerful flashlight zone in a moving figure, running and leaping swiftly from tree to tree.(How could that be? He did find an escape route out of that building? )Ryker walks towards the scene growing more curious.Just then, he heard his name called by a very familiar voice this time, He stopped, unsure if that is her voice he heard."What are you doing here, Ryker?" "What have you done again?" She asked impatiently. Evelyn grabbed his son by the arm and pulled him towards a waiting cab.Attempting to free his arm, "I did nothing, wrong Mom." "It's just…what I have to do." She stops suddenly still holding on tight, and with a desperate glare; "Like seriously?""Wait Ryker, tell me. Must you be involved in every chaos and commotion in town?" "And why, you of all people?""If you're not directly involved already?" She replied in an accusing manner. "Mom. Let me address something,""I am not involved in every chaos and commotion
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Explanation
He opened the door to their silent abode, which seemed even quieter in comparison to the scenery outside. The familiar, comfortable scent of home drilled into his nostrils, soothing the tension and fear that had been embodied in his thoughts from the recent incident and the troubling dream.Evelyn marched up to the entrance as the taxi strayed into the night. So, Ryker left the door slightly opened and moved to the center of the room. The quietness of the night and the serenity of the atmosphere inspired him to check what time it was. He turned and walked towards the table clock, unsurprisingly it was 11:47 pm. However, he was surprised to find that most people had already retreated indoors, leaving the neighborhood quiet and calm. He loved this kind of tranquility, and all he craved at the moment was this sense of peacefulness. He dragged the jacket off his shoulder and dumped it on the cushion, and made it towards the refrigerator to get a chilled bottle of water to revitali
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Hungry Smiles
Evelyn listened to her son go on about his point of view and excuses.As a compassionate and understanding mother, she agreed with her son and asked him if he knew his parents or any of his relatives, He had once told Evelyn that he was from Cabur, which was a twelve-and-a-half-hour drive from Balltown, he attends the Balltown's football academy and that he would be signing a professional contract soon. He lived with Stanley in Ring Estate, as they were distant relatives. Ryker shrugged and opened up,"Well, he is not. Mom.""What?!" Evelyn was fuming when Ryker cut in. "You knew and you did nothing–""It's not what you think, Mom," he said in a calm voice."Okay, then tell me exactly what it is," she demanded.He was unwilling to say more, and his mother stared at him, annoyed. While Ryker was yawning and considering going to bed, his interest was piqued by the TV host who brought Sergeant Oswald Colt onto the screen during his interrogation. "So what is the good news so far,Se
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Proud of Food
He took more mouthfuls of the meal he had prepared by himself as he moved towards the table and he lost the appetite for it. Ryker is not someone who necessarily regards one or two types as his best or favorite food. He is one to decide what he would devour based on how pleasing and rich it is to the palate. Ryker is just plainly proud of food in general.As Evelyn opens the containers, He smells the sweet aroma of the nice sumptuous dishes on the table, they were culpable of making him jettison his appetite for his own made breakfast. Even without eating yet, the food. Ryker knew at once, his own prepared meal might be delicious, but this is just…superb! So pleasing to the eye, and tempting to the throat, (Mom must be expecting a prestigious visitor to have prepared a meal this elegant. We normally have something of this standard on special occasions, perhaps I'm missing out on something here.) He thought to himself.(I shouldn't care much, Mom certainly would have filled me
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Donald Dumb
Continuously re-wagering his returns on the blackjack game for his chances of winning are, to him, very well certain. He had not yet any issues cooking with the Vector's gang then, not until his cover blew, as they would discover a card sharper he was. [Though, blackjack not included, as it is practically impossible to cheat on its concepts].There was a stream of tension between them, and when they learned that he associates with Jude, the issues escalated.But before all that is relayed, Mostly he does tarry long in their casino. Truly, truly the Vectors' gang is a rich gang, constituted by the profligate kids in Balltown, though few rugged and violence enthusiasts were granted membership as they would defend the gang from intimidation, and maintain their credibility, of which Ryker was one.Fair enough, the gang was mostly dominated by those from the Ring's estate.Though Ryker had been a member of the Vectors, the main reason he had joined the gang was to harvest money, knowing
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Okay, Yes. Hopefully…
Nonetheless, his ego failed to faze at the absoluteness.Provoked. He turned around without giving it much thought—who might be exerting such influence with a mere voice? "Will you shut your pie--- hole..." His speech rate automatically declined, but without the flippant, mean, and disrespectful tone he had started with, he completed the word. There stood over him, a man in a soldier's round neck shirt which hugged him tightly, exalting his abs and defining his expensive manliness with a really overpowering size and height. Some of the kids in the buildings came rushing towards them. He wondered for a few moments and deciphered the mysticism behind the kids' rush towards them, leaving their guardians askew and alerted. Alas! They were coming for the money he had sprayed like a prodigal son. He donned a killer scowl, forgetting that he had an intimidating figure in front of him, and made a move to shoo away the kids. But Mister Militant stooped sharply, grasped him by the arms
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Man Of Straw
"I couldn't believe my eyes at first, but fortunately, it wasn't a dream.I ate, and I took home for Granny.The following day, I met him where he had told me I could find him when we discussed.He looked at me and said, 'Don't you have better clothing?What is this you're wearing?''I don't,' I replied.'You should get some,' he told me. 'Did you not like new and neat clothing that will make you look smart?' 'I... I do, I do. Thanks. Thank you!' I responded gratefully.I was expecting him to stretch forth those generous hands of his again, but he walked up to me, his budding benevolent countenance morphed into an unpromising coarse voice. 'What?! You think I am a philanthropist, or some dumbass altruistic angel?If you want something, you take it.That's what I do. See the foodstuffs you got yesterday, I stole 'em.These clothes on me... I stole 'em.See you barefooted, most of my shoes... I stole 'em! I don't have to wait for some inconsiderate dominant pig to get what I want ne
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Watch Me: Study You.
Ryker's face fell, "Uhm... Well I'm sor--" Ryker was murmuring when Kyle cut in. "Just shut up." He scoffed and continue,'Sorry' ain't gonna buy me my stuff back now.You should be sorry for yourself... I mean, you know what people gonna see when you walk home?A tattered rascal!"Kyle mocked him. "My problem. Isn't it?" Ryker asked, and Kyle winked. "Cool, do not bother then. Besides, you think I'm gonna walk home?Wait, because I told you I walked all the way here?"He asked him, as he stepped backwards towards the tree, but Kyle just held his gaze as his back came in contact with the oak. He crossed his legs, folded his arms and continued."Well, I digress but I'd appreciate it if you'd give me an audience now. I'm here to say my apologies but you also owe me a thanks." Kyle squeezed his face. "What the hell, man?!" "Thanks for wha--?" He was forced to hold back his remaining utterances as Ryker held his right index finger in the air. "An... Audience!" "Fine! Suit yoursel
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
Uneven Collision.
Out of fury, the lucky gangsters charge at Ryker like a bull at the gate, blinded by the assurance of easy victory. Hetz, the fastest of them, takes the lead as the six rush towards him with rage, shouting and rumbling like medieval soldiers at war.Ryker huffs and change his stance instantly, steeling himself ready for the clash. (With such speed he's approaching, his swaying balance could only allow him to throw either a lead hook or a cross punch) He predicted. With the legendary orthodox boxing stance, Ryker takes five quick backwards steps due to the speed with which Hetz lunges furiously towards him, Ryker watched him closely, and suddenly crouches a little allowing the impacts of his punch wave off over him. Complementing Hetz ruthless efforts, Ryker deposits a fierce left hook to his ribs that sends an electric wave to his body system. Followed by a straight sharp jab to his chest, affecting his sternum, Ryker braces himself with two menacing to steps, pummeling Hetz wit
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The Catastrophe Under The Oak Tree.
Ryker walked leisurely down the street, passing by other pedestrians. A taxi slowed down beside him, and he looked up, considering whether to board a cab at the spot or walk farther. Eventually, Ryker waved it down and approached the cab, he opened the car door and was about to sit in, ('Is this not the cab driver the other night?') He recognized the cab driver that had brought him and his mom from Mallam Kyari's abode two nights ago.Realizing he didn't like the man.He retrieved from the vehicle. "I'm sorry, I won't be going." He slammed the door shut, before getting back on the pedestrian route.Ryker, walked a long distance without bothering to board any vehicle, he navigated through some bends towards Ludbriggs' street, taking shortcuts through the alleys. The alley was narrow, with tall brick walls on either side that seemed to trap the sounds of the city within its confines.The air was thick with the scent of garbage and decay, making Ryker cover his nose and mouth w
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
A Friend?
The silver pickup truck came to a stop on Randolph's Blvd, in the front of Hartley's yard as someone could be seen alighting from a vehicle. "Ryker, you know... I'm always busy these days. Oftentimes, I'm away with the Chief on some affairs, and sometimes on his behalf.But, you have my contact, if you need anything or you have any questions or information that you think should reach me, do not hesitate to message me or call me, even..."Mr. Fred Maureen had said to Ryker as he decelerated.Now, as the sleek, silver-surfaced groundbreaking Toyota pickup truck pulled up beside the road, Ryker alighted.With his pizza package, he closed the door, and came around till he was standing by the driver's side, his adjacency to Mr. Fred was obstructed by the car door; "Umm... Thank you!"He said almost perfunctorily, and turned to go."You can come around tomorrow afternoon or evening, Jane will be home by then, or..." He shrugged, " well, that is if you want to, anyway..."Ryker cut in, "Ye
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
Words Of Exhortation
[Clears throat] "I would love to hear now, boy. What have you to tell me." Mr. Fred said, reinstating Ryker's attention to the table. Composing himself,"Yeah… Okay, So... First you should know it was a very dramatic day, yesterday," He said with a big smile he would not have dared to attempt on a day like yesterday. "I was at the police station but my intention, actually, was to come to see you particularly and explain myself." He continued."As I stepped into the lobby, Mr. Herbert saw me first, but I think he's got the wrong idea, I thought he was just being a police officer but yesterday… I… I discovered the line between strictness and hatred!Guess Mister just hated me with passion, after some period of a confrontational altercation with Detective Herbert. Sergeant Oswald discoursed that, 'it is imperative to report to any police officer, to discuss any dishonest activity I find disturbing, and most especially if it is collectively detrimental.'" Mr. Fred cut in, nodding
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Gorgeous Waitress.
Mr. Fred shook off the interestingly curious countenance on his face immediately, "Alright, Good." He said, "Tell your mom, we are off to RepNosh's." *RepNosh...!* He was surprised as it re-echoed in his mind.Ryker was surprised to hear they were off to RepNosh, for the fact that Ryker would not have prognosticate that. But he was even more excited to finally get the chance to explore the world outside, with the infatuation that he is going to stroll out at last, He took some frenetic steps marching towards his mom's room door before seeing her come out of the laundry and headed for the kitchen, he called out to her."Hey, Mom." "Son?" She replied."Mr. Fred said to tell you we are off to RepNosh." He gushed hurriedly and turned to go meet Jane's dad in the sitting room. "Oh really?" He heard his mom say but he has got to the sitting room already, so he shouted."Yeahhh," In a bid to give her a response, unintentionally interrupting Mr. Fred's discussions with Riley and
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
Dearest Visitor
Amidst the banters stemming from the living room, his mom's voice could be heard. She has arrived. He grabbed his food from the microwave and headed back to the sitting room. Saw her sitting on the couch on which Riley had dropped his bag when he arrived, having Riley sit on her lap as she bantered with the boys."Welcome back Mom." He said, going towards his seat. As he sat to eat the food he had gotten. "Uhm! "All drama today is to induct the eatables", His mom teases him.He smiled and looked away. "Isn't it?" She whined further. "Maybe," he responded, " How was your day today, Mom?" "Ah. Well, my day was supposed to be sparsely populated with activities today but due to some emergency that came up, and some compulsory to-dos, my day came off quite hectic." He was about to say something when she continued, and her face grew smiley."And yes, Mr. Fred said he'd come to visit before going home today." She said, "Wow. What a perfect surprise." Ryker thought. "Actually,
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
Unwarranted Anxiousness.
He was about to drop the phone, when the screen lit up with yet another incoming call, It was his Mom.As expected, she asked just to be reassured, if he was still indoors, after which he cleared her doubts, and then she had gone on to reemphasize almost all the discussions held in the morning, perhaps she thought he completely lack a retentive memory, Ryker waited impatiently for her to hang up. And finally, He dropped the phone on the couch besides him, picked up the remote control from the surface of the midget-sized table, and switched between channels with the intention to watch an action~confrontation combat show, Luckily for him, he found one without much ado. He settled for one of his favorites movie "Wild Card" showing on TNT, He was glad to have tuned in quite on time, couldn't wait for that scene where the dialogue goes thus: Nick Wild: I've been knocked down, blown up, lied to, shit on, and shot at. So nothing surprises me much anymore, except the things that peopl
