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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
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy 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 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
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Prologue: The Hartley's Lineage
Ryker Hartley, a young boy full of life and vitality, was deeply scarred by the loss of his dearest dad to some ruthless crime boss he never knew or heard about, at the age of ten.Because of the Hartley's family's legendary possession, he possesses- 'the Alex box'. (The Alex Box is a treasure trove that is said to contain unimaginable wealth for whoever possesses it. It contains, predominantly alexandrites, emeralds, a couple of glittering golds, and diamonds with scarcely a few other species of gemstones like onyx and rubies found in the Superstitious Mountains). Yes, history has it that there were irrecoverable treasures lost in there, but little did they know not all humans are very overt about their discoveries and achievements nor entertain the idea of clout chasing. This box was found and owned by Oakley D. Hartley, Ryker's paternal grandfather, and friends in the days of their youth. Back then, after viral news of many failed attempts by different search parties, Oakley, a
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy Plans Go South
Ryker Neil Hartley, stood by the door to his room, dazed with terror. This is a 'Do or Die!' Nothing more, nothing less. No means of evasion, if he would not accept the deal, then he is accepting the worse! His fine boy physiques meant nothing if a bullet would violate his manliness, his cute diamond-faced shape distorted by the Glocks and pistols threatening his sanity in the comfort of his home. The perspiration is becoming real embarrassing, "This has to stop now, he wants co-operation and I'll give it." He said in his mind, as he wiped his forehead with the back of his hand.Hesitantly, "Okay. Deal." He said with closed teeth, forcing a smile to make Jude feel relaxed... That is him. The typical tyrannical Jude.Do not argue with his point of view, and never! He never entertains questions about his choices of action. Ryk, Ryker, Rye. Call him whichever you fancy, he dislike it when people sever his dearest name but he's learned to cope with it.He very much knew who he wa
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy The Brawl
Suppose someone seems to care, and always showed up to lend you a hand, rescue you by any means possible, and understood your plights are worth being your friend, best friend even. As much as Ryker needed a friend irrespective of gender, since he had been mending his heart for better sane stability, and repressing the weaknesses of his temperaments to enhance his tolerance to fit in with the society's standards, He knew making friends would be necessary because leaving his past life behind had encapsulated him with a detestable life of boredom: not like when someone is feared and respected like the king of slave-masters. And talking of keeping friends, only a space for one he's got and it has been confiscated. Thereafter, no longer cared to create another for a myriad of reasons.Considering this inexplicable friendship aspect, Ryker's take on it was making it a medium of expressing his gratitude and reciprocating Jude's altruism. The thing is, but he never thought he would be im
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy In the Loop
Ryker should be ashamed, but for some reasons, he was boiling with terrific vexation as he had kept enumerating endlessly, what should stay as friends' confidentiality."Broke rascal, I wonder why you shouldn't consider that living on someone else's expenses by this stage of your life is a shameful thing." Jude expounded. "Yeah. Very!" A boy added sharply. Ryker knew for sure, he could get all offended right now but he'd lost the energy to pick on anyone, as he could sense a current of derision flowing through the arena, causing the atmosphere to grow heavy with contempt. He was weakened with undue rigor as stars of unprecedented demeanor woefully flash before his eyes."Maybe you did not realize," Jude kept on piquing himself and slaughtering his sanity with sufficient verbiage."But I'm sorry for your actively struggling mom, relentlessly catering for all three kids, she deserves a well matured, self-driven young man for a first child, to help ease the unanticipated burden of sing
The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy .45 Calibre
His face lit up with delight as he heard his stomach rumble. Moving more swiftly than he would have expect himself to, in a matter of seconds, he was in the room, stripping off any unnecessary adornments and devouring the poor burger. Oh well, it should be happy it has got a precise, simple and predictable fate.As if being born into an unfriendly society isn't enough, unending contentions, oppression, and hostility unrelentlessly clawed at you.As he ate, he reflected on his life- the past and the present, unsure of what the future holds, he ruminated more anxiously.(Now he sees me as nothing but a damn pebble in his shoes, I'm not bothered about far worse things I could be to the world, but it hurts real bad from a friend, or anyone you undoubtedly build trust on.Because I remained unmoved and unyielding, I am a goddamn pebble?) He shook his head and hissed out loud.(I can only imagine what could happen for him to see me as a boulder then.)As he thought through his ordeal with
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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
- The Alex Box: A Tale of Loss and Legacy
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
