"Alright, I'm willing," Madam Lara responded."Thank you very much, Madam. But, will you give us the jewels?" asked Rayden.Madam thought before responding."I'll take care of it…"Renante inquired, "So, what are we going to do, Rayden?"Before moving on, they exchanged glances. Rayden and Renante are currently outside Madam Lara's residence. It was past eleven o'clock at night, so there were very few automobiles on the road passingby.They strolled a few meters away from Madam Lara's house and came to a stop at a corner. Renante seemed uneasy."Buddy, what are you looking at there, huh? Are you looking for something?" Rayden inquired.Renante continued to stare into the horizon, "I'm just waiting for someone.""Who?""Boss Joe's car. The driver who delivered me said he would only return to me by midnight.""Are they still coming?""They will come. I'm sure..."The two waited on the Bermuda Grass, waiting for someone to pick them up. They looked up, and the notes unfolded in front of
After opening the door, Boss Joe entered his office with two staff members. He signaled for them to just stand in the corner near the door. He drew Rayden close and sat down."Come on, you two." He motioned to them.Renante was hesitant to sit, so Rayden sat first."What, are you going to sit down or not?" Boss Joe scoffed at Renante.Renante sat down, saying, "Yes, that's it.""What is going on with you, and why are you so worried?" the boss asked, his eyes narrowing."Ah… Nothing.""It's like you saw a ghost, huh?"Renante didn't respond and instead gazed at Rayden. Rayden briefly approached employer Joe, telling him about the jewelry he and Renante had received."That's what you've been waiting for," Rayden remarked."Good, let's see." Boss Joe handed over the bag containing the jewelry.His eyes widened when he noticed them. He took a piece. He first took the necklace with white pearls and a diamond at the end."Wow," he said, "this is so beautiful. Do you think it would suit my b
"Hurry up before Boss Joe's men catch up with us!" Rosalinda exclaimed to the captives who at that time were still sleeping in their dorm."What's going on?" Erning asked Boyet when rose up from the bed and turned to him."Brother Rayden said we're going to run away," Boyet promised Erning.Erning was overjoyed when he heard what Boyet had said.They immediately got ready at that time. According to Rosalinda, they move quietly so that they don't disturb the sleeping guards too much."Are they ready?" Rosalinda asked with a watchful tone."Yes." Rayden nodded."Alright, let's go. Let's all take it easy. Let's meet at the gate..."Rosalinda was about to leave but Rayden grabbed her arm."Wait a minute!" Rayden said weakly."Why?" Rosalinda immediately turned her gaze to Rayden."I thought we were going to follow you, but where are you going?""Let's separate here first. I'll make sure the guards won't notice us. I'll just give you a signal if you can go through the main gate, okay?"Ra
Rosalinda's arm was grazed by a bullet when they shot. Rayden came over and help her."Are you alright?" Rayden looked at Rosalinda's arm, "you have shot""Don't worry. It's far from the gut," she replied."We have to get them back.""All right!"While Renante was waiting for Rayden, he sensed someone pointing at his head. He paused and turned around."No!" Renante insisted."Come back!" Boss Joe calls Renante to retreat.When Rayden and Rosalinda returned to where they had left their comrades, they discovered Boss Joe with his men, kneeling Renante, Boyet, and some captives. The others remained on the sidelines as Boss Joe's gang surrounded them."Just stay there! And put down your guns!" Boss Joe eased the trigger of the gun aiming at Renante's head, "otherwise this guy's head will explode.""Rayden! Rosalinda! Help us!" Renante begged the two.Rayden and Rosalinda reluctantly lowered their guns."I really can't believe that you would betray me, Rosalinda. I thought you were loyal t
Madam Lara left the other captives behind because she could not fit them all in her two cars. The younger ones only rode and the older ones walked. Led by Rayden and Renante, they made their way through the forest. Carrying some flashlights, they turned their way."Rayden! Just a second!" Renante growled. "Let's rest first. I'm tired.""Alright. Me too… Oh you guys! Get some rest too!" Rayden said the other escaped captives.They were in a dense forest at that moment. Coming from a long walk and chase, who doesn't get tired? Everyone sat on the ground while others leaned against the trees."Wait, someone should be watching. Boss Joe's men might come suddenly," said Renante.A captive named Kanor volunteered to be the scout for them."I, Rayden, will take care. Go to sleep," Kanor replied."Alright, be careful." Rayden patted Kanor's shoulder.Meanwhile, Madam Lara's five men had run out of ammunition. They knew they couldn't hold out for much longer."Shit, what do we do now?" one of
Rayden and his comrades, fueled by the knowledge that safety was within reach, pushed themselves to move even faster towards Paktol village. Their weariness forgotten, they could practically taste the hope that awaited them.However, their pursuers, Boss Joe's men, were equally determined to capture them, their eagerness driving them to the brink of recklessness.As the group darted through the forest, their hearts pounding in their chests, one of Boss Joe's men caught sight of them. Without hesitation, he took aim and fired a shot, but his aim faltered, and the bullet whizzed harmlessly past Rayden and his companions."Keep running! Don't slow down!" Rayden shouted urgently, his voice filled with determination. "We're almost there, just a little further!"The adrenaline surged through their veins, pushing them to their limits. Their legs burned, and their breaths came in ragged gasps, but they refused to give up.Each step brought them closer to the sanctuary of Paktol village, where
As Rayden and his comrade sunk deeper into the quicksand, their bodies barely above the mud, a sudden and unexpected twist of fate intervened. Out of nowhere, an arrow streaked through the air, its fiery tip ablaze with an otherworldly intensity.The arrow found its mark with uncanny accuracy, striking one of Boss Joe's men directly in the chest.The impact was immediate and devastating. The fiery arrow exploded upon contact, engulfing the unfortunate man in a swirling inferno. His agonized screams filled the air, a chilling testament to the sudden turn of events.Boss Joe, his face contorted with fury and confusion, watched in disbelief as his men were targeted by this unseen assailant. In a desperate attempt to regain control, he ordered his men to unleash a hail of gunfire upon their surroundings.Bullets whizzed through the air, tearing through trees, wild grass, and bushes, but striking nothing more than the natural elements of the environment.Boss Joe's men, initially obedient
As Rayden, Renante, Kanor, their comrade who was rescued from the quicksand, and the tribal warriors arrived at the village of Paktol, they were greeted by a heartwarming sight.The captives who had been taken by Boss Joe's men, now freed and safe, rushed towards them with tears of relief and joy.Rayden's heart swelled with gratitude and a sense of triumph as he embraced each captive, feeling the weight of their gratitude in their tight hugs. Their eyes sparkled with a renewed hope, knowing that their ordeal was finally over.One of the captives, a young woman named Elena, could hardly contain her emotions. "Rayden, we thought we would never see you again. Thank the heavens you're safe!" Her voice trembled with a mixture of relief and excitement.Rayden held Elena's hands, his voice filled with compassion. "Elena, we made it through, thanks to the help of Kanor and these brave warriors. It was their strength and determination that brought us back to you."Renante, his eyes shining wi