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 replied brightly. Ryan stared at the bags and noticed the stocks were quite much.
“Quit staring like we stole them. We paid for it” Blake said bluntly. “Oh, you did. How can you afford everything. It looks like it would cost a lot of money ” Ryan asked. “We work..a lot” Brian replied.
“You work?. What type of work ” Ryan asked eagerly. “Enough with the questions. You should eat and be on your way already ” Blake replied. “Yeah...” Ryan mumbled. “You know you can stay here with us if you don't want the police to handle it” Brian stated.
“Common Brian, we talked about this already ” Blake Opposed. “But he doesn't have anywhere to go!” Brian stated. “And what am I supposed to do about that. We were once like him and figured it out ourselves ” Blake ranted.
Ryan watched as the brothers argued. “You don't have to cause a ruckus about it. I wasn't planning on staying anyway ” He stated. “See, even he is more reasonable than you!” Blake pointed out. “Ignore the bird brain Boy, I know you're scared and don't know what to do” Brian said.
“ I'm fine. I'll think of something to do on my way ” Ryan said and stood up to leave. He picked his bag. “ you're leaving already?” Brian asked. “Yes. The earlier I leave the faster I can find my father ” Ryan replied.
“But you haven't eaten anything ” Brian said. “ That's not much of an issue ” Ryan said with a smile. His stomach grumbled loudly as soon as he said that. Brian reached for the bag and handed him some bread and a bottle of milk.
“You should eat it this morning ” He said. Ryan received it and thank him. He set out to leave the house. “ You probably don't know your way back to the city. And you need to avoid those men's house too” Brian said. Ryan nodded and they both left the house.
They walked away from the house Slowly. Ryan stared back and could now have a better look at it. The house didn't seem too bad like it did on the inside.
“ I'm sorry about my brother. He's just worried we won't be able to cope with you here” Brian said.
“ it's okay. I wasn't planning on staying. I still need to find my father” Brian replied. “Yeah, about that. How do you intend to find him now. You don't have his picture anymore and going to the police is not option too?” Brian asked.
“ I don't know what to do yet. And I also will not ask the police for help” Ryan replied. “I see. You seem pretty keen on that” Brian stated.
“Hey, if the police ends up sending me to an orphanage home. How do I get out?” Ryan asked.
“If you can't cope there truly, A way will surely provide itself ” Brian replied. They reached a junction and stopped. “Alright, this is where I head back. You can see the city ahead already. Bye, avoid the police and stay safe!” Brian said and walked away. Ryan watched as he walked away and sighed. He headed down the road and went back into the city.
Ryan walked around without even knowing where to go precisely. He soon came across the supermarket he stole the bread from. “What am I doing standing here. They're probably still searching for me” He said.
He stared through the glass and his eyes soon caught up with the worker's, Noel. He instantly took off running as fast as he could. Noel dashed out of the Supermarket and started chasing after Ryan yelling at him to stop.
Ryan stared back to see Noel chasing after him. He ran faster the more. “Stop right there. Somebody stop the thief!" Noel yelled as he chased after Ryan.
Ryan, who's heart was throbbing very hard as he ran was getting tired.
His pace was slowly decreasing and there was no corner he could use as a getaway this time. He was still running when he ran into someone and fell down. Ryan slowly looked up and his heart almost fell out through his mouth.
It was the boss that had abducted him and two of his men were with him. “Well, well, well. What do we have here. If it isn't the Little magician” The boss said and grabbed Ryan. He quickly covered his mouth preventing him from yelling.
“ I have a lot of things to ask you. You're going to tell me how you managed to get out of my house yesterday without any of us noticing ” He said and chuckled. Noel suddenly showed up panting heavily.
“The thief. You caught the Thief” He said excitedly. The men all stared at him in Confusion. “What are you talking about?” The boss asked him. “Thank you so much for catching him. I'll hand him over to the police now” Noel said and tried to grab Ryan but the man wouldn't let him.
“What are you doing. I need to hand him over to the police!” Noel exclaimed.
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
Time flew by and Ryan was still alone locked up in the secret room. He felt nauseous as the temperature in the room rose greatly. Ryan passed out after some while and woke up the next day. He unlocked the door and pushed it open. Ryan was extremely confused to see most of the house damaged beyond repair. It seemed the house was burned up, luckily the secret room Ryan hid in was built specifically to resist fire. That pointed out why he felt so hot in the room. Ryan shut the door and moved around. Things were burnt beyond recognition for him. “Mom, Mr Jack?” He called out as he moved around the house. He paused when he heard police sirens approaching the house. Tons of police vehicles and ambulances emerged in front of the damaged mansion. Ryan peeped out to see the cops and quickly ran away through the back door. He hid in the bushes and stared from safe distance. The police men and medics set to work immediately. The corpses were lifted by the medics. Ryan recognized his mother'