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Jace groans, but he doesn't move his head off the table. The pain is excruciating and he thinks that if he tries to move, it's going to be more than this. "Hello, hello. " A cheerful voice says with laughter. He lets out a painful winch as his head is lifted off the table, the stranger is holding him by his hair. The table is cracked where his face made contact with it and it's covered in drops of blood. Jace sniffs and feels his forehead, he can feel the warm thickness of blood against his finger. " Who are you?" He shivers. " What's this about?'Hardly has he gotten the words out of his mouth when a force pushes his face against the table again. The table shatters and the glass falls to the ground loudly. He is in so much pain that he can't even open his eyes. His head is aching like a hammer has been used on it. " You have got a lot of nerve to even think of asking questions. " The stranger clicks his tongue. "I'm sorry. " He mutters. He doesn't want to get hurt anymore ag
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Melody chokes on her drink and Duke quickly grabs her glass of water. She is still coughing as she tries to get the water down her throat as Duke rubs her hands. Everyone is watching them, with more contempt than admiration, but at least they don't say what they feel. After she has drunk the way, she looks at her grandfather, her eyes squinting. " What did you say, Papa? You want to give him a job?" She asks. " I was talking to him, not you, Melody. " He raises his nose in disapproval. All eyes fall on Duke again. " What do you say, Duke?" He nods at him. " Do you want the job or not?"" The reason why he traveled was to get a job. " She speaks on his behalf. " We don't need your help, we don't. "" You traveled to find a job and how did that go for you?" Her father asks. " Not as I expected. " Duke rubs the back of his neck. " Exactly what I thought. " Her mother raises her shoulders like this was something she was forthcoming about. " So tell me, Duke, you can't be complet
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Duke is sitting down on top of Mister Jimmy's roof with his legs dangling off the ground as he drinks from a can of energy drink, he is trying to take a break. Melody's mother, who has nothing else to do, than wander around the house. When she is coming back from her little stroll, she meets Duke dangling his legs from the rooftop. She is startled and she hurries over to where she can get a clearer picture of him. "Kid, what do you think you are doing?!" She yells in the most unfriendly voice. "Hi, Mrs. Futterman, I am just taking a break. " He smiles and waves at her, she doesn't smile back. " Are you trying to kill yourself?! Get away from there!!" She orders. He laughs, but he doesn't move an inch. It's amusing to him that she hates him so much yet she cares so much to bother about his safety. "Do you hear me, Duke?!" She shields her eyes and squints. "I do, I will be going back to work soon, you don't have to worry about me." He assures her. She murmurs something under he
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Duke can't believe what he has heard, he is so shocked that he can't even move. The door knob is still in his hand, half open, but he knows that they can't hear him. He can't believe that Melody's grandfather was the instigator of that horrible thing that happened to his granddaughter. So that's just how much they hate him and want to get rid of him? To the extent that he didn't mind that Melody could get hurt? He is such a cancer that if losing him would mean losing a limb, they are ready to make that sacrifice. He can't believe that he thought this was Jace's idea from the very beginning and to think that he made him suffer for it too?".... Look, we are going to think of something else. I know this didn't work, but it could work another way. " Her grandfather says. " I am not that desperate anymore, since she is happy, I am happy too and I don't want to be the cause of her pain. " Jace refuses. " That's bold of you to think that she is happy with that pauper, he doesn't even
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After fixing Jace's window and getting paid generously, Duke drives his car and returns back to the house. He got the car today because Melody is at home. She had to do some bookkeeping because it's the end of the month and she decided that the house is quieter. He stopped by a small flower shop and he was able to find the best kind of flowers for Melody. She loves flowers and chocolates and anything that would affirm his love for her and he has not stopped doing that. After walking around the store for some minutes, he and the florist settle for some colorful tulips. He hasn't gotten something like this for her and it's the best he could find in the shop. The playful blending of the color seems like God was having fun when creating them and each time he looks at them, he knows they will be perfect for his wife. He pays the florist and gets back into the car as he drives home. He has a broad smile on his face as he goes. He gets to the house and steps out of the car with the fl
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Mister Jimmy laughs and sits back in his seat. " What are you looking shocked for? I asked you to work in my construction company, not kill someone. " He jokes. Duke wants to laugh it off, but he can't. This man is offering him a job?" You want me to walk in your company?" Duke questions. "Well, yes. You have done a great job with what I have given to you and I know you will do better here. " Mister Jimmy says. Duke runs his hand through his hair, he wasn't expecting this generosity from this man, he is not used to being generous. " I don't know what to say, sir. " He sighs. " Thank you very much. "" You know that I am doing this because of my granddaughter. " He reminds Duke. " I know that it isn't not easy for her to take all the responsibility herself. She won't complain, but it's hard on her. "" I know, sir. "" That's why I want you to have this job. It's hard, but you need the money after all so I am guessing that you don't mind hard work. " There is a small smile on Mist
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The whole workers stop working, but they didn't say a word to the guy who pushed Duke. Duke stands up and beats dust off his body. He notices the mark on his arm and he tsk, this is going to leave a mark. "What the hell man?" He asks the giant. Isn't scared of him, he has seen worse men. "Maybe you should watch it, son!" The giant gives him another shove, but this time around, his feet are planted well and he doesn't fall off. His jaw hardens in anger as he promises himself that he is not going to fight this man. He will leave him a rumbled heap of flesh and bones, he just doesn't want to sabotage himself. But the man keeps pushing his luck. Duke decides to just ignore the man and walk again, but he gives him another shove. " Andre, that's enough!" The only woman there warns him. " Shut up, Brenda!"Duke walks towards the exit, he better get out of here if not, with the way his fists are twitching, he is going to fight someone. "Where do you think you are going, little?!" The
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Duke is in the kitchen, putting his hoodie over his head, it's raining outside. Melody is late for work, she has repeated it to his hearing like five times but that doesn't stop her from making him breakfast and preparing him lunch for work. He has told her not to worry and that he will be able to take care of himself, but she has refused to listen. She is frying his eggs and putting his snacks into his bag, he feels like a little boy. " Seriously, babe. " He wants to protest again, but she holds up a finger to his lips. "Not another word from you, I have told you that you shouldn't try to stop me. " She frowns at him. Well, what can he say? She is the boss. She serves him his breakfast and then hers and both of them sit to eat. "I have been asking how your job has been going and all you have been saying to me is that it's okay. " She looks at him. He laughs. " That's because it's fine, sweetheart. " He says. " Trust me, it's fine. "" I'm just saying. " She shrugs. " If you