Chapter 2
The 23rd floor button on the elevator lit as pressed by a young lad. Standing straight with his hands in his pocket, and eyes rarely moving, he patiently waited.
The doors opened as the elevator reached the 23rd floor. He walked out, leaving an impression of a very educated man. His footsteps echoed throughout the corridor until he stopped in front of the third door to the left. The door opened before he could even knock. He enters the room and slowly closed the door.
“I see. Congratulations, looks like you found him. Good work, Henry, you may go” said a man as he finished reading the report handed to him. The room was completely untidy, clothes and crumpled papers scattered, lots of leftover food on the dining table, and the smell of cigarette smoke winning over the scent of the air freshener. The man crumpled the report document then smirked, “Adolph Cole Royale, show me what you’ve got, brother.”
The repeating sound of the doorbell and Edwin knocking on the door wakes Adolph up. He sluggishly stands and walked towards the door. “Hey man, what are you doing here this early?” Adolph asked as he opened the door. Edwin gave him a comic look, glanced at his watch, and laughed. “Man, I think you have to control your intake of alcohol.” He laughs again, “It’s three in the afternoon.”
Adolph looked at the clock to confirm what his best friend just informed him. He tried to recall what happened last night. Upon remembering the strange conversation with the mysterious woman, he asked a question that made Edwin indulge in laughter. “Do you know how I got home?”
Realizing that Edwin isn’t aware of what happened, Adolph assumed that it was just a dream.
“Anyway, Rick called me this morning and reminded me about their concert tonight at Cypher Plaza. Here are your free tickets.” Adolph remained silent as he took the tickets. “See you there. The show starts at eight.” Adolph, still silent, closed the door, turned on the television, sat down and lit a cigarette as the events that happened last night uncomfortably played inside his mind.
“Excuse me Mr. Bartender, do you know what time is it?” asked a young woman, holding a bottle of beer and her eyes almost closed. The bartender shakes his head, “You already asked that question five times little lady, and its starting to annoy me, so for the last time, its quarter to eight.”
“Are you trying to tell me that I’m drunk and I should go home now? Who do you think am I? You’re daughter? I can handle myself! What kind of place is this? You don’t know how to treat your customer right! I’m heading home.” the lady, obviously drunk, shouts and awkwardly walked out.
She finds herself throwing up at a thrash can near the back alley of the bar. Dizzy and dirty, she snaps out of it upon hearing the sound of gunshot. She turned around to find a group of men wearing black suits and carrying guns surrounding one person. She hid behind a pile of garbage and peeked.
“You’re just a bunch of amateurs. If you really wanted to me dead, you should have done so without even showing yourselves to me. And knowing that I work for the Intertwine, you must be aware of my skills.” Adolph said, his gun pointed to the leader of the men surrounding him. Two persons are now lying dead on the concrete floor with blood visible around their foreheads.
“Impressive, as expected for an ace agent of the Intertwine,” the leader spoke calmly. He raised his two hands, and slowly clapped as the other men followed and clapped their hands.
Adolph remained silent, holding his gun tightly, ready for a surprise attack. He cautiously looked around trying to figure out who will be the striker.
Just a few seconds later, the leader quickly drew his gun and points it at Adolph as another man pulls a knife and attacks from behind.
Adolph steps back, then executes a powerful kick to the leader’s hands, causing the gun to fall to the ground. He quickly turned around, pointed his gun to the other aggressor, and pulled the trigger.
Blood bursts out from the man’s forehead. As he fell down, the other men pointed their guns to Adolph’s direction.
The sound of multiple gunshots echoed. The men stopped, silenced and shocked, to see Adolph still standing, unharmed.
He was not alone. Someone else was standing there, behind him, someone incredibly beautiful.
Adolph was silent, trying to understand what happened, he looked behind him and there she is again, the mysterious girl that he met last night. The girl looked back at him, her eyes glowing with beauty.
“Next time, be careful, okay?” The girl smiled sweetly, as the wailing sound of the police cars arriving can be heard from afar.
Adolph looked around him to see that his enemies were now all lying on the floor. “How did you do this?” he asked.
Silence answered his question before Adolph noticed that he was already alone. He remained standing there, thinking deeply about what just happened, who is the mysterious girl and why did she save his life.
Adolph was confused, staring at nothing, he snapped out of it upon hearing a nearby pile of garbage crash into the hard concrete floor. Adolph came to find a drunk young lady, trying to stand, a potential witness to everything that has happened.
Adolph aims his gun to the girl.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Chapter 1 - Questions
Chapter 1 – Question
“Hello.” Adolph answers his phone, lying on his bed half naked and smoking a cigarette. “Hey, where the hell are you? I’m already at the venue,” the voice answered. “oh, its you Edwin, good thing you called, I almost forgot about our mission, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” Adolph responded as he hastily stood up. “Well, hurry up. I’ll see you at the entrance.”
Adolph arrived at the bar wearing a white jacket, fitted jeans and a white cap. He looked around the entrance. He noticed a guy parking a black car. A tall, bald man, wearing a red shirt and loose pants came out of the car as his silver accessories reflected light from the street posts. Three girls met him at the entrance then the four of them entered the club.
“That’s Kelvin, he’s been involved with numerous crimes around the area. He’s a big fish around here.” a low voice from behind informed. Adolph turned around and greeted Edwin Ithel Thom, wearing his usual black shirt that compliments his medium body build. Edwin glanced at his watch and smiled, “You’re only five minutes late tonight, congratulations.” Adolph responded with a mischievous grin. “So, what’s going to happen tonight?.”
Adolph and Edwin entered the club, the usual party scene welcomed them. Adolph noticed a woman already half naked as she jumped up and down to the beat, a drunk young man trying his best to get to the restroom, and a group of girls flirting with a rich looking guy.
“ Adolph, there’s our target.” Edwin pointed to a rich looking man in the dance floor. “Our client paid us well for that man’s death. Here’s his profile.” Edwin gave him an envelope. “Give me a call when its done. I’ll be around.” Edwin said as he left.
Adolph read the document, hid the envelope in his jacket and approached the man. “Excuse me, you’re Josh Anderson, right?” Adolph asked the man. “Yes, I am Josh Anderson. Do I know you?”, the man responded as he tried to recognize Adolph. “Well, I watched you race yesterday and I think you’re really good. I’m
The two of them got out of the dance floor and went to a table. “Okay, I’m listening.” Josh said, starting the conversation. “Well, an underground race will be held this Saturday at a place we call the Den. The winner will receive fifteen thousand bucks. But, take note that this race is not a typical drag racing event. Before you are qualified to race you need to do a special task first.” Adolph explained. “Okay then, if its for fifteen thousand, why not. That’s really big money. What do I need to do?” After hearing that answer, Adolph smiled.
“Hello, you done already?” Edwin answered his phone.
“That was easy man. Kelvin got seriously mad when I told him his girl was making out with some loser. He caught them and shot the guy in the head.” Adolph boasted through the phone. “I’ll be heading home then. Mata ne. (see you later).”
As Adolph put the phone in his pocket, a cold and beautiful voice spoke to him, “Nice work.” Adolph turned around and saw a beautiful lady. She was wearing a dress, as if she was going to a ball. Her long black hair goes well with her blue dress. Confused, and wondering why a woman would wear such clothing in a place like that, Adolph asked the woman. “Excuse me? Are you talking to me?”. The woman replied in a soft cold voice, “What do you think? Is there anyone else to talk to?”. Adolph also answered with a question, “How long have you been listening?” he asked as his forehead is starting to sweat a little. “Don’t worry I won’t say anything about the incident,” the lady paused. “Hey, do you think the world is real?” she continued. “ I’m sorry but I gotta go somewh---,” “And have you ever wondered who is god? Or why are we here?” she interrupted. Surprised and confused, Adolph remained silent. “Do you know why you are here, Adolph? Have you ever wondered what life means? Or have you asked yourself if you are really alive?” the lady smiled at him.
Adolph felt a weird mixing of emotions, he felt scared, happy, excited, and sad at the same time. His heartbeat went faster and faster. He couldn’t figure out what to do. He couldn’t even decide if he should speak or not. Suddenly, his vision blurred, he couldn’t move at all.
And with a loud thud, he fell to the ground, and for the last time he stared at the woman’s beautiful face, before fully falling asleep, the last words on his mind was ‘GOD WANTS TO MEET YOU’.
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