It's been already a few days and I'm now getting discharged from the hospital.
You hear that? I got DISCHARGED!
Agh... so good the smell of freedom, now I can do shit however and whenever I want!
In these past few days, a lot of things have happened.
First, I earned hundreds of dollars from the crack I told Kevin and Christian to sell, now I only had 27 cracks left, and all of that are stored in the suitcase which I never told anyone about it.
Second, Christian managed to recruit two of his friends, named 'Dave' and 'Nick', into the Gray lilies, although they're still amateurs like me, a few days of working with me together can make their work much more effective in the future.
And lastly the third one, the only good thing that has happened to me these past few days, Nick, our new guy, was eager to prove himself to the group, hence he applied for the local lgbt group community and immediately became their member, in just a few days, he luckily got the position of treasurer, which allowed him to embezzle their funds to ours, which granted us small incomes every week.
Also that day, I was puzzled and suspicious why Nick is doing this, he could've taken the money for himself secretly, turns out when I asked Christian about this, he said that Nick wanted to get back at him because Christian has saved his a*s a lot of times already, either from the cops or at school.
So you could say Nick was more loyal at Christian than me, not that I really care about it, as long as they'll do their job properly, then that's okay.
Walking down the hospital hall with my sister, we passed by a few doors leading to different rooms, before coming to a stop at a nearby desk, a nurse sitting behind it.
"Here" I said as I handed a few papers with written signatures all over it.
The nurse read it for a few seconds before placing it down the desk.
"Alright Mr. Albert Holland, you're good to go." She said.
Nodding my head, me and my sister began to make our way towards the exit.
A few nurses and patients passed by us as we continued our way down the hallway.
After a few minutes of walking, the exit door is finally within our sight.
Walking towards it, I can see a lot of people going in and out, either medical workers, patients or people wanting to visit someone.
Once arriving, me and Anna together stepped outside and immediately the bright sunlight greets us.
"Hey!" turning towards the sudden voice, I can see Mark waving at us.
Holy... the big guy is here!
Not only that, he brought a black SUV with him, but... where are the guards in black suits that would always stand behind the boss like in the movies?
Weird... or am I just naive? I mean, bringing guards complete with black suits and sunglasses would really make you suspicious.
Not that I really care or anything.
"You're here!" Anna immediately left my side and ran to Mark, they embraced each other for a while before turning towards me.
I feel bad for Anna, she doesn't even know who Mark really is.
"Hey there Albert, glad you're doing okay." Mark smiled at me.
I nod my head silently at him, to which I received an angry glare from Anna.
Mark stared at me for a moment before clearing his throat and speaking again.
"So, want me to take you both home?" Mark asked.
Although Mark has been a great help over these past few days, I still don't trust him yet, I mean... cleaning up my name and paying the hospital bills is probably a part of whatever scheme his planning right now.
Staying quiet, my sister answered for me.
"Why not?" she said to which Mark chuckled before gesturing towards the vehicle besides me.
"Hop in." Mark opened the door to the front seat and let my sister in, then my turn at the back seat.
Sitting at the back, I watched as Mark also got in the vehicle, before starting it and driving it away from the hospital.
"So, want me to take you on dinner this night?"
"Sorry, I got lots of work to do, maybe next time."
"I see"
As I listened to the conversation between Mark and Anna, I began to observe the interior of the vehicle, first of all, what has really caught my attention was the comfortable seat at the back, it's not like the one in the cabs or any cars you would see everyday, this one is really 100 percent more comfortable than them.
It's like it's just made out entirely of cotton balls!
Not only that, there are complex and complicated carvings on each sides of the vehicle's interiors, a few buttons here and there, I don't even know what they're all for!
Glancing through the window, I began to observe both the people and the buildings outside.
Aside from the usual bystanders and people causing troubles outside, nothing has really changed.
Cops arresting a few troublemakers, vendors selling their goods on the street, street punks chilling on the alley way, and beggars getting kicked out for sleeping on some random shop's door.
At that, I began to get lost in my thought.
Everything that has happened on these past two weeks has began to flash inside my mind, from Anna getting abused and r*ped by Jamie and his friends, to me taking my revenge on his sister...
Wait... Anna... r*pe.
Did Mark know about it... perhaps Anna told him?
No that's impossible, she wouldn't even tell it to her own blood, much less someone whom she barely knows.
Should I tell Mark about what happened and let him take care of those....
No!... Jamie and his friends are mine, and mine alone!
But that was until the phone Anna gave me a few days ago suddenly rang in my pocket.
*Ring* Ring* Ring*
Grabbing the phone from my pocket, I saw it was Kevin who was calling me.
Accepting the call, I placed the phone on my ears after turning the speakers off, thus keeping the others from listening Kevin's words.
"What's up?" I asked.
"I heard you're out now, the boys want to celebrate with you at Jessie's club." Kevin excitedly said
"Sure, what time?"
"Now" Kevin chuckled behind the phone.
"Sure" I immediately dropped the call as I placed the phone back in my pocket.
Cracking a smile, I turned towards the two at the front.
They are still talking with each other.
"Guess what, he never got the package he wante-" I immediately cut Mark off.
"Uhm, mister Mark" I tapped his shoulder.
"Hmm, what is it?" he asked, not bothering to turn his head towards me.
"Drop me at Remedy street."
"Albert, what are you talking about?! you just got off from the hospital!"
"Sure"
Me and Anna immediately turn our head towards Mark.
"Mark, what are you talki-" Mark cut her off by suddenly leaning towards her ear and whispered something.
I can see Anna has a delighted look on her face as mark slowly removed his mouth from her ears.
"O-Okay, but be back at exactly 5pm in the afternoon!" Anna warned me.
"Alright thanks." I responded.
Leaning back on my seat, I glanced at Mark who is currently giving Anna... that look?
Raised eyebrows...
Biting the lower lips...
Oh... I see.
He's giving Anna a seductive look, it seems they have some plans later.
Anna... why are you like this?
Did you perhaps yearn for more? after Jamie and his friends did all of this to you.
I don't understand... I thought you loath these kinds of things.
Clenching my fist, I stared at the SUV's window again.
After a few more minutes, Mark finally dropped me off at Remedy's street.
"Be careful, alright?" Mark said as he waved his hands at me.
"Ok" I waved back.
After that, I watched as the vehicle sped down the road.
Once it's finally gone from my sight, I turned around and began to walk down the sidewalk.
Passing a few people who seems to be in a hurry, I hurriedly made my way towards Jessie's club a few block away.
Stopping at a nearby liquor store to buy cigarettes, I continued on my way towards the club.
After a few minutes of walking, I finally arrived at the destination.
Spotting Kevin at the entrance, I called out to him.
"HEY!"
He immediately turned his head towards me and smiled.
"Yo, you're back!" Kevin said as he waved his hands at me.
Walking towards him, I gave him a fist bump before letting him lead me inside.
"The boys are waiting, drinks on me!" he pat me in the shoulder.
Oh, it seems you manage to earn and save up some money, what a f*cking surprise!
"Nice" I said as I lightly punch him in the back.
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CHAPTER DONE!