THE CRASH Samantha knew her aunt won't leave her mother alone until she succeeded in mocking her after a long thought samantha still couldn't bring herself to comply with all her mother had said the more she thought about it the more problems she could saw coming her way.“Common” Brenda pleaded “Technically I didn't lie I just wanted to show her how nicely we would do after how horrible she was to us at the New Year’s Eve party”“I guess I will just stay late after work, “Samantha thought while signing “Fine I will do it,” she said.Brenda smiled at her not registering Samantha’s worn-out expression. “Why don't I just pick her up?” brian suggested.“You!?” Don't be ridiculous, if anything it's better you don't show your face at all while she's here” Brenda protested loudly.“Besides you already had a job to do tomorrow, you don't wanna bail on your friends” samantha added. “Jeff doesn't have anything arranged for tomorrow so I can take his car to pick up Aunt Mailey and her husband”
THE CRASHEdward and mailey were standing stiffly to the car, their faces pale.“Hello I'm Brian Maxwell,” he said as he approached the police officer. “ You got lucky, nothing was damaged besides some grass so you don't have to worry about paying for the destruction of the property. It's up to you to file a report for your insurance” the officer informed him.Brian signed as he couldn't file a complaint for a car without revealing to his family since the car was actually his.“ I'm not going to file a report, thank you though,” he replied.“All right,” the officer nodded. “ Just be careful about who you lend your car to in the future” the officer got back in his car and drove away.“ How much is the cost for repair?” Mailey asked.“Are you offering to pay for the damages you caused?” brian asked.She scoffed “ absolutely not since it's your car, whatever happens to it is your responsibility” she said.“So you're just going to pretend like you wouldn't have thrown me out of the car If
EXPOSEDWhen Jeffery noticed how angry brian was becoming, he took a deep breath and shook his head to calm down “ it's just that your situation seems totally unbelievable urrehh let's just get down to business” brian was still frowning but seemed receptive to change the subject.“After everything we did the other day, I'm still trying to figure out why Duke hasn't made any move,” Jeffery said.“ Things won't be quiet for long, just be patient,” Brian replied. There was no way Duke would take such a huge loss in cash and talent without retaliating, Duke was probably planning to make sure his next move made an impact.Brian didn't doubt that duke was keeping an eye and their every move all these while.Stone knocked at the door before stepping into the office “ I just got a word from Alex, he said duke set up an i underground fighting ring and besides the cash price the winner also gst a chance to have a meal with him” Jeffery sat up straight “ are you sure that this news came for a r
The courage Brian snorted “If you're hitting a woman, then you might be a bigger piece of trash than I am. He yanked on Billy's arm, forcing him to take several steps back and release Sheila. Sheila was staring at Brian with surprise. She had a generally low opinion of him thinking he mooched off his wife. But she had never seen him confront anyone. “Why is he standing up for me?” She wondered. Billy was steaming with anger at being called out by Brian.“Take a good look, everybody. It's the loser, also known as Samantha’s husband. Billy yelled out at the crowd. He hoped embarrassing Brian would get him to let go. Several people started filming on their phones. Everyone looked between the trio and confused, and those just joining the crowd didn't know whom to blame for the conflict. Billy faced Brian again, satisfied that he had had enough of the people's attention. Unfortunately for Billy, Brian received constant disrespect at home. The opinions of a random wife-beater or a crowd
The Face-off“Are you sure you're telling me the whole truth? She asked.”Because if you are, what does Catherine mean by sending this to me?” She picked up her phone and showed him a message that Catherine had sent her.“Your husband really looked so cool when he was fighting. Turns out he's not that useless after all”, it said.” He defended you beautifully, Thank him for me”.She put down her cell phone and looked at him. “how did you defend me? Tell me honestly what happened” she demanded.“Because when I called Catherine to ask what she was talking about, she wouldn't give me a straight answer either”.Brian looked at her while he decided what to say. He knew that he couldn't tell her the truth. “Catherine is your best friend”, he said smoothly. “Of course, I'm going to defend both you and her. If you don't like it, I'll avoid her from now on”. Catherine opened her mouth to reply, but no words came out. If she said nothing, it implied that she condoned his fighting. But if she to
BATTLE“Long time no see, Tarzan,” said Lincoln as the announcer fled the ring. “Welcome, Lincoln are you here to take revenge on me? Tarzan ask.“You know that you're no match for me”.The room went quiet as the crowd strained to hear what they were saying. The two men had known each other for years. Lincoln knew that he wasn't as strong as Tarzan. He knew he was risking it all by even standing in the ring with the other man. Especially with a broken arm.“I know you worked for him”, said Lincoln “I used to do the same work for him that you're doing now, but have you ever thought that he'll do to you what he did to me? Tarzan laughs “.Don't blame anyone for your situation”, he said. “You are the one who betrayed him, you traitor”. He added before he lunged toward him, Lincoln took a deep breath. He knew that he had to win this fight at all costs. As Tarzan came within reach. He punched him with all his might with his uninjured arm. Tarzan kept running, not even trying to avoid the p
ACCUSATION“ Is he the best you could find?” The remarks were met with silence. The security guard nudged Lincoln forward and into the room. a burly man lying on a couch smoking a cigarette. Let's see Lincoln Ragnar, he said between puffs. “Welcome,” he said. But Lincoln said nothing.He stared at Duke with burning eyes full of vengeance. “I'm talking to you”, said Duke loudly. “Are you deaf?” The guards standing behind Lincoln shook his arm. “Answer the man”, he said curtly. Lincoln clenched his fists and then loosened them. “Long time no see Duke”. He replied.Brian and Stone had left the mall after the competition. “Let's go to the Industry’, he said“Aren't we going to wait for Lincoln?” Asked Stone, surprised that he seemed to have given up so easily. “You thought Lincoln would have needed our help?” Lincoln can look after himself, said Brian. And anyway, We won't be able to help. Later that day, an unfamiliar black car drove up to the front entrance of SAKA tosh tech company.
ERRAND BOY“He will only make a mess of it”, said Samantha soulfully. “If Catherine had other ideas I don't know, She will think of it”, she shouted.The phrase you could get everything for us and no one would be any wiser about our predicament in her eyes, Brian had gone from villain to savior in less than a minute.But she’s more convinced that he will get it all wrong, “He's never shown any interest in any makeup in the three years I've known him.Why would he start now?” Said Samantha.“Do you want to switch brands as Catherine? Brian asked.“Brian has given you the perfect opportunity to get what we need without getting publicly humiliated. I thought you liked your products because they didn't react with your skin. You told me that you were allergic to almost every other brand”. Catherine added.Brian knew that she would rather die than be seen in public without wearing makeup. Samantha realized it was the only way to get the cosmetics she needed.She also quite liked the idea of
JELOUSYRoss shoved him aside. “You want me to give you another chance? “If I keep providing protection for you and your store, how am I going to explain that to Mr. Maxwell when he finds out? it's best for you to just shut the whole store down at this point, otherwise, next time He comes here, he's going to be offended that you're still here, and then you don't want to offend Mr. Maxwell”. He said to the manager. “I'd laugh if anyone else said that. But if it's what Ross thinks is best that would only mean I'm done for it wasn't easy to get to this point. I thought with Ross providing protection, I could do whatever I wanted. I never thought I would offend someone that even Ross is afraid of”. Ross just looked down at him, “Let me give you one last piece of advice”. He said, “try to be a good person from now on if you know what is good for you”After leaving them all, Laura was in no mood to continue their day out, so she and Brian got in the car to head home.Laura was clearly p
THE MANAGERBrian tilted his head thoughtfully “Ross? he asked.“you're not talking about Ross Gilmore, are you? the same guy I had a little chat with yesterday” he thought.“I think I left quite an impression on him”.“ you know Ross Gilmore?” the manager asked. “You could say that” the manager was surprised but then he saw Laura’s panicked expression clearly showed she had also heard of Ross or at least she knew of his reputation.“that's right,” he said “My shop is under Ross Gilmore’s protection so if you two both get down on your knees and beg for mercy I’ll consider asking for less compensation, otherwise you'll have to beg Ross for mercy” “and at this point, the compensation is the secondary”. he thought. just look how pretty that girl is, Ross, is going to be very happy when he sees her”. many people in the crowd had also heard of Ross and his reputation as a local thug they were not surprised that someone as Petty and nasty as the owner of this store had someone as vici
CHAOS Brian smiled at her but did not comment.The shop manager returned in short order with a Gray scarf draped across his arms. “Go on, Brian, Laura said. “Try it on and see what you think”.She lifted her hand, but the manager turned and held the scarf out of reach. “What?” She asked. “ Aren't you going to let us see it before we buy it?” The manager replied. “You've already seen and handled the other one.Isn't that enough?Except for the color, the two scarves are identical. Come up to the register and I'll get you checked out”.He smiled arrogantly. “They Caused the most trouble”, he thought. “They really need to put their grubby hands all over a genuine branded cashmere scarf.The rich ladies who come in here just point at what they want, pay the bill and leave without any fuss”. Laura's eyes flashed with anger. “Is that how you do business?” She asked. “If you don't try on clothing.How will you know if you like it or not?Maybe we won't like the feel of it.But we won't know until
OUTBURST Laura looked up from her plate of eggs and watched her sister confused. She glanced at Brian, who shrug. “I don't know exactly what's bothering her, but I can guess” he thought. “But I don't wanna talk to Laura about the whole situation with Brandy.That's too much to get into this morning”. “Hey, sis.Did you forget that Brian and I were going out for a fun day today? You should come along.Change your clothes. I'm gonna leave right after breakfast”. “No thanks”, Samantha replied. “I have some important things I need to get done today|”. “Is there anything more?Important than.Quality family time”.Samantha stood up. “You've got Brian, you don't need me”. She left the kitchen.And they heard her bedroom door closed a few seconds later. Gary Wandered into the kitchen, still half asleep.He looked from Laura to Brian. “Where's Samantha?” He asked. “I thought I heard her voice”. “Well, she's not here”, Laura said. “She's having a hissy fit or something”. “Come on Brian, let's
STILL IN LOVE“I'm glad to hear it”, said Brian. “If you'll excuse me”.With that, he walked over to the backstage door. He was determined to see Brandy, and Ross had held him up long enough.He could hear the sound of television through her door, it sounded like a cartoon and you could hear her laughing loudly at it. He Knocked several times before she heard him. “Come in, She shouted once she finally heard his knocking. “Ohh, it's you. Hello”.She walked over and gave him a huge bear hug.She squeezed him so hard he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said eventually. “Are you trying to kill me?” It took him a moment or two to disentangle himself from her grip.“You never change, do you?” He said, his words full of affection.He always spoke to her with the affection of an older brother talking to his favorite sister. Annoyed, Brandy pounded him on the chest.Always hoped that Brandy would stay as innocent as a child, but that was never going to be the case.Uncle Sam had already to
BRIANAs he realized that Brian had seen right through him, anger began to take over.He had a powerful urge to kill him.The slower and more painful death, the better.However, that was something that would have to wait.Murdering Brandy Hall's friend in a busy bar wouldn't win him any popularity contests. It was a plan he would have to save for another day. “Don't be so quick to criticize me”, he said. “You may have gotten away with it this evening, but I will get my revenge on you soon”.“I wouldn't be so sure about that”, said Brian.“But I can be sure”, said Ross, a smile starting to appear on his face. “I have a Big Brother and plenty of friends to help me.Next time you might not find the bartender quite so helpful”.“You're going to hide behind your Big Brother?” Asked Brian. “Why is he someone special?”The door to the bar opened.A man walked in.Ross smiled. his Big Brother had just walked in and his timing couldn't have been better.The man saw Ross and walked over.Ross began to s
THROW HIM OUTRoss was surprised that the bartender knew him, but he certainly wasn't complaining.He knew they had backup when it came to making Brian's life even more miserable than he had hoped. “He's the scruffy man over there”, he said, pointing to Brian's back. “He's trying to go backstage to see Brandy, which surely is a serious offense.My advice is that you have him evicted immediately”. “Well, we could always ask Brandy what she thinks”, said the bartender. “After all, she's the star performer.It's only fair that she should decide if she wants a visitor”.Ross was not impressed it wasn't the answer he had wanted to hear. “However”, continued the bartender, winking at Ross. “If she doesn't want any company, young Rossier gets to decide what to do with the unwanted visitor”.Everyone in the room held their breath, listening very carefully. “What's the punishment?” Ross asked one.Ross smiled. He made a choking gesture to the crowd, much to their delight.A huge cheer went up, sig
CODY’S BAR“Don't worry, maybe Brian will come with me”, said Lynn.Samantha looked at her. “Since when have they had such a good relationship?” She thought.But she didn't bother to ask Laura directly.“What's happening tomorrow?” She asked instead.“I thought you were busy”, said Laura. “But seeing as you're asking, it's a social event organized by the college. I thought you might have wanted to come with me”.She sighed.“If you're busy, I'll ask Brian. he won't mind coming with me. he'll make sure I'm OK”.It's sorted Laura, Take Brian”. Being her brother-in-law, she could go out with him without arousing suspicion.Samantha looked at her suspiciously, not convinced that Brian could keep her sister safe.In her mind, it was almost funny.Much more importantly, she was sure they were keeping something from her.Pretending that nothing was worrying her, she decided to go too, despite the pressures of her job. “I think I'll come too”, she said. “It'll be good to have a break from work”.Sh
UNEXPECTED His friends started to laugh mercilessly.By that time, Samantha was in earshot.When she heard laughter, she relaxed, thinking they had already resolved their differences and made-up.Deciding not to get involved, she stayed out of sight around the corner and listen.Has she gone around the corner, she would have realized that she had gotten it drastically wrong. Brian and Ross were staring at each other. Neither had any intention of backing down.Ross threw his cigarette butts on the ground and stepped on it. “I've had enough of your nonsense. It's time I taught you a lesson.Lesson”. Brian repeated questioningly. “A student?,I don't need to be taught a lesson.I think you've got it the wrong way around”. With that, he stepped forward and landed a blow in Ross' stomach”.Ross doubled up, completely taken aback by the punch.As he struggled to catch his breath, he couldn't believe such an unassuming looking man could be so strong. Started to feel nauseated and his vision st