Nicholas who was the first to wake had began pacing around, his teeth’s gnashing and palms fisted. Intermittently he stumped his feet on the ground and threw several severe punches on the wall.He went on with the punches incessantly, breaking his knuckles, spilling his blood all over and groaning at the peak of his voice. He was filled with a fit of rage and anger, his eyes bulging as he slammed his fists into the wall over and over again. Blood continued to trickle down his knuckles.His voice reached the ceiling and Nathan rolled himself up from the chair. They all slept off on the chair till the morning.Nathan cornered his eyeballs and found Nicholas at a strange cornett of the sitting room, beneath the staircase.At first he thought he should let him pour out his pain and anger about Drew’s death but on a second thought, after Nicholas wails and groans refused to cease, Nathan ran to him. He rushed over to Nicholas, trying to grab his arm to stop him, but Nicholas violently pul
Nicholas stood up, holding his basket in his hand. “I’ll be in my room,” he said before leaving.“Okay..be good,” Nathan said.“I don’t know why I’m still asking, it’s probably because of the situation we’re in currently. Is it wrong that I’m eating now?” Cayden asked, still confused.“You can man, go on with your food. I will eat mine once I’m done having a quick chat with Rose.” Nathan said.“Alright, I should leave you both to yourselves then,” Cayden said, standing.“Not necessarily though,” Nathan said.“You should Cayden, thanks a lot for your thoughtfulness.” Rose chimed in, smiling at Cayden and then, turning to Nathan with a mean stare.“I’ll be in any of the numerous rooms,” Cayden said as he left.“Um..about yesterday. I want to clear the air that nothing is happening between me and Kaylee. I mean, you’re free to think otherwise, but the truth is nothing is actually happening.” Nathan said, breaking the awkward silence. “And if you’re still angry about it, I’m sorry.”Rose
**********Nathan woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. The sun had just started to rise, filling the room with a warm golden light.He rubbed his eyes and got out of bed, stretching and yawning. He headed to the bathroom to freshen up, brushing his teeth and taking a shower.After getting dressed, he headed to the kitchen where he met Nicholas and Cayden. They had woken up earlier and were also in the kitchen to make themselves breakfast.Nathan had his usual cereal with milk, while Cayden made himself some eggs and bacon. Nicholas opted for a smoothie, blending together some fruit and yogurt.“Hey, guys, I have to head out to a nearby cemetery to arrange for Drew’s grave and I need to get a casket from a coffin shop,” Nicholas said as they ate.“I’ll come with you, man,” Cayden said.“Yeah, I’ll come too,” Nathan added, his spoon in his mouth.“There won’t be any need for that, I’ll do it myself. You guys just go on to school. I’ll be fine.” Nicholas said, plac
“I don’t know, doesn’t look like anything is wrong with her to me.” Nathan said. He locked the car with the key.“Really?” Letha arched her left eyebrow.“Can we just change the topic?” Nathan asked, apparently irritated. Why wasn’t she minding her business?“That was quite mean but it’s alright,” Letha said. “And about changing the topic, I have something in mind. One I think we should discuss or should have discussed earlier.”“Which is?” Nathan asked, curiosity soaring inside of him.What could it be?“You and Rose.” Letha said, abruptly. She leaned her back to the car and folded her arms. Nathan stood in front of her.“What is it with Rose and I?” Natnan asked, confusedly.“Your new found relationship.” Letha said.“Alright. I haven’t gotten your point yet.” Nathan said.“How long has it been?” Letha asked.“I don’t know why you’re asking this question but it’s .. about a week or more now. Precisely, a day before Velma’s burial. God bless her soul.” Nathan said.“Amen. But you did
***********Nathan was in school when his phone rang. It was Rose, and she sounded urgent. "Nathan, please come to my house. It's very important," she said.Nathan was hesitant. "Is everything okay? What's going on?""I just need you to come," Rose replied. "It's urgent. I promise it's important."Nathan sighed. He looked over at Nicholas, who was seated next to him in the library. "I have to go do something very urgently.," Nathan told him. "I'll be back later."“Alright man,” Nicholas said.Nathan drove from school, still trying to make sense of Rose's urgent call. He was initially hesitant to leave, but the tone of Rose's voice and the urgency in her words made him feel like he had to go.He arrived at Rose's house- the sprawling mansion. The gate was flung open by the guards some seconds after he honked his horn, and Nathan drove in, spotting Rose waiting for him at the gate.She was dressed in a slightly oversized gown, and she looked frazzled and worried."Hey," Nathan said, get
Rose nodded in agreement, and the two of them left the room and headed back upstairs. A sense of determination washed over him as he walked down the stairs.Nathan and Rose were in a parlor in the mansion, a big beautifully decorated space with walls painted a soft shade of lavender and adorned with colorful paintings and posters of her favorite bands. It seemed to be her and her Dad’s main apartment. They had been chatting for a while, and Nathan was getting ready to leave."Well, I should probably get going," Nathan said, standing up from the comfortable armchair he had been seated in. "Thanks for showing me your private space, Rose. I feel like I know so much about you already.""You're welcome,," Rose replied, smiling. "It's always good to see you."“Same here, only that it’s annoying when it’s too urgent. But I must say, today’s call was somewhat worth it.”Just as Nathan was about to make his way to the door, Mr. Swack walked in, his eyes crinkling in a friendly smile. "Good eve
Time passed as Nathan, Cayden and Nicholas waited impatiently for the time to come for the decoy operation. They were done with all their classes for the day and were just wandering about, waiting for the time to draw closer.Finally it was almost time and they began searching for Rose. Nathan had told her that they were going from school and that she should hang around until they were ready.They walked into the school library having spotted Rose and Letha from the door. Rose looked up and smiled when she saw the three of them."Hey guys!" Rose greeted them."Hey Rose," Nathan replied, waving at her.“Hello,” Cayden and Nicholas said, simultaneously.Letha, on the other hand, was sitting at a table by herself, buried in a book. She looked up when she heard the commotion.“Hey Nicholas!” Letha called out, smiling.“How are you doing?” Nicholas said, approaching Letha.“I’m good,” She said. She stood in and gave Nicholas a brief hug.“Hello Cayden,” Letha said, waving at Cayden.It was
Nathan and Cayden sprinted towards the emergency door where Letha said she saw the suspect run out of.They ran down the alleyway, their footsteps pounding against the concrete. Nathan had the stalker in sight, his figure darting through the shadows as he tried to escape. Their mark was the blue hoodie he was putting on."We're not letting him get away," Nathan called out to Cayden, his voice tense with determination."I'm right behind you," Cayden replied, his breathing coming in short gasps.He didn’t seem very fast to Nathan. He was only way ahead of them.The chase led them through a maze of narrow alleys, their movements quick and sure as they worked to keep the stalker in sight. Finally, the alleyway opened up into a crowded street filled with people. The stalker disappeared into the throng, and Nathan and Cayden came to a stop, scanning the area for any sign of him."Where did he go?" Nathan asked, frustration evident in his voice.Nathan shook his head, his eyes still scanning
Nathan had been living in fear for months, after the last face off. Ever since he had become involved with Mr. Swack and Khosrow's illegal organization he had been having a rethink about things. He needed to bring things to an end and make sure no one was going to be hurt again. Two friends had died. No one else was going down that line. He took a glass of juice from his fridge and downed it. Cayden bounced down the stairs dressed in an all black. He looked ready. "How are you holding up?" Nathan asked. "Ready when you are. We have someone to stop" Cayden replied. Nathan nodded. "Are you calling Rose over?" Cayden took his own juice from the fridge."No, I'd very much prefer that I see after this game of violence is over. Where is Nicholas?" "Right here" Nicholas came down, in ash-brown clothes. "Let's go" They all left the house heading for the cars. Nathan had seen firsthand what Khosrow was capable of, and he knew that he had to stop him before it was too late.For w
" You too... Please take care and be careful we'lll be in touch." Nathan said. They kissed and she headed to her vehicle and zoomed off. Amelia waved them Goodbye as she headed to her vehicle too and they got in and headed home. " We finally took Khosrow down... They are all behind bars now" Nathan said, gazing at cayden through the side mirrors. Cayden was shocked as he heard those words " really??? Wow. How??" He asked." It was all Nicholas idea, he made rose lure Remik to spill the beans" Nathan grinned." Really and he spoke??? Wow.... The power of women, Inevitable!" Cayden grinned. They all began to laugh."we need to get someone to detect and disable the bombs" Nicholas said."Yeah that's true, I'll call on my technician to come help us with that" Nathan said, grabbing his phone.As they got home, The technician came and deactivated all the planted bombs all around their mansions and they got in safely and headed to their rooms to rest after the long dayThe next day, N
at the table, allowing them to enjoy the rest of their meal in peace.After dinner, Cayden pulled Nicholas aside and thanked him for diffusing the situation with Veronica."No problem," Nicholas said with a shrug. "I could tell things were getting tense and I thought changing the subject might help."Cayden nodded appreciatively. He knew he couldn't let his past issues with Veronica get in the way of his friendship with Nicholas and Nathan.But as they walked back to the mansion, Cayden couldn't shake off the feeling that something else was brewing beneath the surface. He had heard rumours about Mr Khosrow's recent attacks on Mr Swack's crew, and he knew it was only a matter of time before things came to a head.The next day, as the sun streamed into his room from his window along side the calm breeze from within, Cayden received a call from an unknown number."Hello?" he answered cautiously."Cayden, it's me, Remik," the voice on the other end said quickly. "Listen, I need to talk to
He voiced his concerns to Mr Khosrow who listened intently before reassuring him that everything would be fine. But deep down inside, Remik knew that nothing was ever certain in this line of work.As they prepared for battle once again, Remik steeled himself for what lay ahead. He thought back to those dark days when he was lying in a hospital bed wondering if he would ever walk again.And yet here he was now - ready to take on Swack's empire one more time. It wasn't just about revenge anymore; it was about justice for all those who had suffered at Swack's hands.With renewed determination coursing through his veins, Remik stood up from the table and looked around at his comrades-in-arms. "Let's do this," he said firmly. And with those words ringing in their ears, they set out once again to face the challenges that lay ahead - together as one united force against what they deemed tyranny and oppression.A few days later, Cayden and Olivia were out on a date at a busy restaurant in th
As they stepped out of the hideout, Mr Khosrow's face was clouded with guilt, and Remik couldn't help but feel suspicious. He knew that Mr Khosrow had done some terrible things in the past to get back at Swack - he just didn't know the extent of it."So, what's our next move?" Remik asked, trying to steer the conversation away from Mr Khosrow's past."We hit them where it hurts," Mr Khosrow said, his voice laced with anger. "Their drug factories."Remik nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of satisfaction that they were finally making progress against Swack and his empire.But as they made their way towards the factories, they came across Nathan and Rose. Nathan had a dark scowl on his face, and Rose looked worried."What's going on?" Remik asked, immediately sensing something was wrong."Nathan told us what you're planning," Rose said, her tone desperate. "You can't do this. It'll start a war."Nathan stepped forward menacingly. "You might think you're doing the right thing, but you'
Remik and Mr khosrow walked through the city late at night, deep in conversation about their next move. Suddenly, they heard people shouting in the distance. They quickened their pace and found people looting shops.Remik's heart sank as he witnessed the anarchy in front of him. He thought to himself that how much more they have to face to make their city a peaceful place.Mr khosrow saw the desolate expression on his face and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "We'll get there, Remik. We just have to keep fighting." Remik nodded solemnly, feeling a renewed sense of determination.As they continued walking, they noticed a group of young boys huddled together in the corner of an alleyway. One of them had a torn shirt and a black eye. Mr khosrow approached them slowly, his hands raised in a peaceful gesture."What happened here?" he asked them gently.The boys looked up at him with fear in their eyes" We were attacked by some bullies who have been threatening us to give up terr
Remik's heart skipped a beat as he listened in on the conversation. Could this be the answer they had been looking for? A chance to put an end to all the bloodshed and violence?He tried to keep his expression neutral as he continued past the two men, but inside he was buzzing with excitement. He couldn't wait to go back and tell Mr khosrow what he had heard.As he made his way back to their hideout, Remik couldn't help but notice how different the atmosphere in the city felt today. People seemed to be going about their business with a newfound sense of peace and calm as if they were all holding their breath in anticipation of what was to come.When he arrived back at the hideout, Mr khosrow was already waiting for him. "What did you find out?" he asked, eyeing Remik closely."There's going to be a peace summit between the gangs," Remik replied breathlessly. "I think this could be our chance to end all of this."Mr khosrow raised an eyebrow at Remik's words, considering them carefully
As Nathan and Rose's relationship continued to blossom, their love only grew stronger. They spent most of their time together, going on dates, taking walks in the park, and talking about their hopes and dreams. Nathan was always there for Rose, He supported them in every way he can, and they enjoyed moments and shared a lot of time.The next morning, Nathan received a call from Rose. He was drenched in exhaustion after their experience at the club last night and pulled himself to reach through the phone."Hello, my love"?? He said, in a dull low tune." Hey sweet, ops did I wake you up??" Rose replied." Yeah ... But it's all good. Is it that obvious I'm just getting up?" Nathan giggled. He felt quite embarrassed." Yeah, it's all clear from your voice. Well, it's Saturday today and I'd want us to hang out in Cosy Cafe just close to town. I want to see you today" She said. Nathan cleared his throat " Ohh ok, that will be nice. I have some stuff to do with Nicholas today, so when I'm
Cayden was heartbroken as he walked out of the coffee shop. He knew deep down that he still loved Veronica, but he also understood that she had moved on. He frowned, as he walked down to the bus stop to board a bus. His placed his hands in his red jacket and headed back home. On arrival, he walked in to meet Nathan and Nicholas seated on the couch and seeing a movie. The banging sound as he closed the door got their attention. Nicholas and Nathan gazed at the entrance to see who came in." Hey man, Are you Okay?" Nicholas said as he noticed the gloomy countenance.Cayden sat at one of the single couches in the sitting room, his hand on his face and placed his legs on the seat's hand rest." Looks like you had a bad day man," Nicholas said. They gazed at Cayden waiting for a reply." Yeah yeah I had a very bad day... I've lost her guys. It's high time I realize that and move on. I can't keep toiling with my feelings like this" Cayden replied." She didn't accept after all this time o