Ryan could not believe his eyes when the two strangers turned out to be teenagers who looked a bit older than him. They were two boys “ you're teenagers. Why are you living here alone” Ryan asked.
“ I'm Brian and this is my twin brother, Blake” He replied. “Yeah nice to meet you..” Blake mumbled and took his seat. “ I'm Ryan. Thank you saving me back there” Ryan said meekly.
“You should thank him. He forced me to come with him after he spotted the men abducting you” Blake stated. Ryan gulped and fumbled to seat on a Rusty chair. “So, why are you living alone here?” He asked.
“Why don't you tell us what got you involved with those old farts first ” Brian asked. “ I met them when I was looking for someone ” Ryan replied. “And who might that be?” Brian asked.
“My father. He left home and some men attacked our house and murdered everyone. My mom protected me and I need to find my father alone now” Ryan replied. “Oh, that's quite sad” Brian mumbled.
“How are you going to find him. Do you have any idea how huge the city is” Blake finally spoke up.
“ I've been going around showing people this picture of..” Ryan paused when he searched his bag but couldn't find Reece's picture. He poured everything in the bag to the ground and searched everything thoroughly.
“ Where's the picture!” Ryan exclaimed.
*Back at the men's place*
The men finally woke up after sleeping for about an hour. The boss stared around in confusion as everyone else stood up. “What happened. Why is everyone just waking up ” He asked and yawned.
“I can't remember anything. I woke up on the floor ” One of the men stated. None of the men seemed to know what happened at all. “go check out on the little brat” The boss instructed.
One of the men left and soon returned running back into the living room. “boss, he's gone!” He exclaimed. “ He's what!” The boss screamed. He stood up to check it out for himself.
He returned to the living room looking uneasy. “How did he get away. Who opened the door for him!?” The boss yelled in frustration. “His bag is gone sir. He must have snuck out of here when we were all asleep sir” one of the men stated.
“How in the world did you let that happen. Did he use some sought of Magic or what!?” The Boss yelled. “we don't know sir. We were all asleep here” the man replied. “Damn it!” The boss yelled and hit the table.
He noticed the picture on the table and picked it up glaring at it with total annoyance. “He was our lucky ticket. You all need to either find him or his father!” The boss stated.
*BACK AT THE TWIN'S HOUSE*
“I need to go get back my father's picture. It's the only way I can find him” Ryan said and stood up to leave. “Oh, you want to go back to the place you were locked up just to get a picture. Be my guest!” Blake said mockingly. Ryan sat back down.
“You cannot go back there Ryan. They would have woken up already and sure would be pissed, Cause we took their foods!” Brian said and chuckled.
“so that is what's in the bag ” Ryan said staring at the Bag Blake had been holding since he met them.
“if no one's going to tell you this, I will. It'll be almost impossible for you to search for your father and find him in this huge city. The best thing is to go to the police station tomorrow and they'll do something about it” Blake stated.
“I cannot go there!" Ryan opposed. The twins were quite shocked to see the way he reacted.
“And why can't you go there. You must enjoy suffering..” Blake said sarcastically.
“shut up Blake!. Why can't you report to the police Ryan?” Brian asked. “I..I don't just trust them” Ryan replied. “Trust them?. You have no mutual deal, all you have to do is just report to them and let them do their work!” Blake stated.
“ you wouldn't understand. I promised my Dad I will never do what a police man says or want. He added to always avoid them too as they work for the enemy sometimes too” Ryan replied. “Well, I don't know what to say anymore. Suit yourself ” Blake stated.
“You can rest for now. We'll think of something tommorow ” Brian said and urged HIm to lay on a bed. Ryan nodded and laid down on the bed which felt surprisingly comfortable.
“Are you hungry. You should eat something if you are..” Brian asked. “ I'm good. I need to rest for now” Ryan replied. “Yeah..” Brian said. He went on to eat with his brother and soon laid down next to Ryan.
“How old are you Ryan. You seem quite too young for all this ” Brian asked. “You are not an adult too you know..” Ryan replied. “Yeah, but I'm definitely older and more experienced than you” Brian said boastfully.
“ I'm thirteen..just turned thirteen ” Ryan replied. “I see, I'm turning seventeen soon” Brian replied. “ Actually thought you would be sixteen or lesser” Ryan said and chuckled. “What!. I thought you would think we'll be older than that” Brian exclaimed.
They both went Mute for a while. “Why didn't you go to the police, and you didn't tell me how you ended here too ” Ryan asked. “our mother died a long time ago. And our father suddenly disappeared one day too. And we did go to the police ” Brian replied.
“And what happened?” Ryan asked eagerly. “We were taken to some orphanage homes but we ran away after some while. We just felt so out of place there” Brian replied.
Ryan slowly opened his eyes and sat up. He stared around the room and couldn't spot Brian and his brother. “Where did they go..” He mumbled. Ryan tried laying back down but the rays from the sun was so blinding that he had to sit up back. “ I'm so hungry..” He said and stood up. He walked around a bit. He decided to head down and take a look around the house. The house was very old and pretty much empty. It seemed the house had been abandoned for a very long time. The back door suddenly opened and it was Brian and Blake. “ What are you doing ” Blake asked staring at him suspiciously. “Oh, I woke up and couldn't find you. Decided to take a walk around ” Ryan replied. “Oh, okay” Blake mumbled. “You should be careful about that. There are dangerous objects laying around everywhere ” Brian stated. Ryan gulped and turned back upstairs. The three reached the room and settled down. “Where did you both go ” Ryan asked after noticing the lads came in with bags. “We went shopping ” Brian re
Ryan watched in confusion as the the men all argued on who to take him away. “Who are you and what business do you Have with the boy” Noel asked the men. “ I'm big Jay. He's my.. Nephew !. Yes Nephew ” The boss replied. “ He's your Nephew ? ” Noel asked. “Yes. You can clearly see we look alike” Big Jay said smiling. “You don't look alike to me” Noel opposed. “That doesn't matter. I'll take my nephew now and we'll go back home and have a long talk” Big Jay said and tried leaving. “You can't leave. We're not done here” Noel said and stopped him. Big Jay turned to him angrily. “What do you want!?” He exclaimed. “The cops want him. Wait, He's your Nephew and you don't know he's looking for his Father?” Noel asked and stared at him suspiciously. “Of course I do. You didn't ask us” Big Jay replied chuckling nervously. “Oh I guess I didn't. But, you cannot still leave with him yet. You can talk to the Police when they arrive ” Noel stated. “We do not have time for that Gentleman. We will
Kendrick stared at Ryan who was completely silent as they drove to the police station. “Why are you roaming around the street. Are you lost?” He asked. Ryan stared at him without uttering a word. “You can talk to me. You don't need to be scared” Kendrick added. Ryan still wasn't replying. Kendrick sighed. He gave up and continued driving. They soon reached the police station and Ryan was led in. Ryan sat on a chair and waited a while before he was taken to an office. An officer in his mid thirties was to question him. “So, you were brought here for stealing from a shop?” He asked. Ryan didn't reply but stared at the officer emotionlessly. “You also Told the worker at the supermarket that you were looking for your father. Would you mind telling who you really are and how your father got lost?” The officer asked but still didn't get a response from Ryan.“ I'm going to need you to give me some answers young man..” The officer stated. Ryan still wasn't interested in talking to him.
Kendrick led Ryan to a new office. “Who are we here to see?” Ryan asked as they walked in. “The chief” Kendrick whispered. They walked in and took their seats. “So this is the boy?” The huge man on the table asked. “Yes sir. I've interrogated him too” Kendrick replied. “So, what is going on here” The chief asked. “He is looking for his father. I suggest we enroll him in the program till we find the father” Kendrick replied. “What!. You know that's not how it works Ken” The chief Opposed. “Yes sir but we..” Kendrick paused and stared at Ryan's face. He stood up, “Can I talk to you outside chief” he asked. The chief stood up and they both left leaving only Ryan in the office. Kendrick shut the door as soon as the Chief came out.“We don't know how long it will take to find his father. We probably might not even find him sir” Kendrick stated. “If he says he's looking for his father. We'll just investigate the case further and figure out where the father is” The Chief Opposed. “I alre
Time stood still completely in a blink of an eye. Ryan thought he heard wrong and asked again. “You stayed here for five weeks.. right ..” He muttered knowing what the answer was already, he didn't just want to accept it yet. “I just said Five years. I've been here for five years ” Cole stated. Ryan's heart was beginning to throb too hard. “ You've been here for years. How is that possible. What is going on here!?” He exclaimed. Coke stared at him in confusion. “Are you annoyed I haven't stayed long enough. I know some people that have been here for ten years you know...” He stated. Ryan almost went crazy. He instantly stood up and dashed out of the room. “Hey, where's are you going. I'll come with you” Cole said and stood up to chase after him. “Do whatever you want. I need to leave here immediately!” Ryan said fuming towards the door. The door suddenly swung open and They stopped. It was the Young man From the office, Mr Derris. Derris stared down at Ryan and Cole. “Where were
“You cannot stay here till you're eligible to leave. That's absurd ” Ryan opposed him. Cole didn't say anything but stared at him. “Alright, what if..I find us somewhere to stay” Ryan asked. “Somewhere to stay?. You don't have anywhere to stay yet and you want to leave?” Cole asked. “I Will figure out everything later. All I have to do is leave this place first” Ryan replied. “Fine..” Cole said. “So, you'll come with me?” Ryan asked meekly. “I don't think it's a good idea. How are we going to survive out there. We cannot also hide from the police forever. They'll probably find us as soon as we leave” Cole stated. “I have friends who were just like us. They're doing great on their own now. We can do it too” Ryan stated. Cole was quite for a while, he was pondering on what to say. “Fine.. I'll come with you. But don't say I didn't try to stop you when they bring us back here” He said. “Yes!” Ryan said brightly. “And the plan...” Cole said and paused. Ryan stared at him waiting for hi
The day was finally subduing, so was the noise and uproar in the city. Reece stared at the city as his car moved along the streets. Sitting next to him in the car was his right hand man, Jack. Jack worked for Recce, he was more like a personal guard too. Jack's phone seemed to beep all of a sudden. He grabbed it and stared at a text. “Boss, The Intel we sent just dropped something" He stated. Reece turned to him eagerly. “He says the old man is trafficking young girls and women. Turning them into sex slaves at his hotels in the city" Jack stated. Reece sighed in disappointment. He was suspicious of Mr Jacob but he hoped such allegation would turn out to be false. “Umm boss, what should we do now?” Jack asked.Reece didn't answer, he seemed to be lost in his thoughts. “We can call the cops to deal with it or something?” Jack suggested. “We cannot Call the cops. They will do absolutely nothing about it. Jacob has men everywhere, even In the police!" Reece replied. “Then what are
Jack was driving them back home. Reece was completely Mute whilst Jack was driving, He seemed to be contemplating on what step to take next. “Stop when you reach the next bus stop” He suddenly said. “Is something the issue Boss” Jack asked. “I need to go somewhere alone. Return home right away, I'll be back soon ” Reece replied. Jack sighed and continued driving. He soon stopped when he reached a bus stop. Jack alighted from the vehicle and watched as Reece got in and drove away. He took his seat and waited for a bus. Not long after, a bus arrived. Reece was driving through the town heading back for the main city. He stared at the rear mirror and noticed a car following him. “Is that Mr Jacob's car” He asked himself and took a closer look at the car. He slowed down a bit trying to make the car meet up and overtake him. The car sped up and ran into his trunk instead. Reece jumped in fear trying to get control of his car back, He Finally did and stared back at the car. “ it's Mr Ja