In a deserted warehouse south of the city on could see many men dressed with colourful cloths but they had one thing in common they all had a blue bandana of the 'Tri-state' gang which was a sub gang of the 'Stalkers'.And their boss was called Don
At this moment Don was pacing around with unease in his steps. Right now they were waiting for the power that gave them the job so as to collect their down payment.
A black Mercedes Maybach parked close to the warehouse as. two men alighted from it they were both talk with suits on and a top hat on their heads.They looked around for a bit before moving towards the warehouse carrying a black briefcase on hand they moved without talking
When Don saw them he shifted to a respectful guy and said
"Good day fine sirs how are you th-"
"stop the cap, were not here to hear your bullshit so take this. this is your down payment. Get the job done without inviting the PO PO and we will give you to remainder"
the man on the left said while signaling the other who gave the briefcase to Don then both of them walked out without even sparing them a second glance.
'Wow that was very nice' Don thought before turning to the boys then saying
"alright boys let's see what we have here"
"YEA!"
"come on open it"
"yeah I wanna see"
"maybe I could get me a ps5"
everybody said something while tactically ignoring the MF that wanted a ps5
"settle down boys. we all will have our share but we need to get this 'quite frankly' easy job done and out of the way so we can enjoy our selves. I think I will buy myself a tux or something like that"
Don said with an exited expression while also encouraging his group as a leader
"don't worry boss this job is going to be easy peasy"
"ohh I know....I already have plans install"
Don said with a terrifying grin on his god Forsaken face
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"Hahahahaha Kristen... surprised to see this emperor?"
Kristen looked at this m*therf*cker who had an annoying grin on his face and he felt like punching his perfect face.
"sh*t face..can you stay on your own. No, you had to come and greet this grandfather"
Kristen replied with a smile of his own
Mark looked at his friend;then said
"long time no see friend"
"long time no see my ass...we met a week ago"
Kristen replied nonchalantly
"o come on don't be such a party pooper"
Mark said while walking in not even waiting for Kris to invite him.
Well it was understandable as they were best friends since they where five years.Their friendship runs deeper than even the sewers *cough* moving on,Mark moved towards the couch then sat down.
Although the couch shook a bit like it was about to break but Mark seemed comfortable.
Turning on the tv he proceeded to watch some TV shows
Now Susan, Kristen mom came down from the stairs, and when she saw Mark she could not help but be surprised
"Mark darling,how are you"
Mark looked at Susan,he smiled then said
"Hi aunty Susan,I just came to see my best bud"
"I know and Kris take him to your room" Susan said while also talking to Kristen
Kristen ignored Mark and proceeded to move upstairs
"I knew you had respect for this emperor and leading the way"
Mark said with a makeshift arrogant expression
Upon entering his room, Kristen sat on his bed while Mark moved towards the window. On his face was a sad expression he sighed with tears in his eyes
Kristen was surprised seeing his friend in this state, he moved towards the window and stood beside his friend he looked at him with the tears that threatened to fall from his eyes he then said
"what's up man"
"she's gone"
Mark said with a furious expression with tears falling from his eyes.
Kristen did not know how to respond to that of course he knew who Mark was talking about
Mark's mother owned a grocery store. She was the breadwinner of the family and it was enough to take care of their family.
But the gangs got involved with that. they came to her shop every month and asked for money under the pretence of 'protection money'. They extorted every time they came...taking things from her store and damaging things
If was manageable for a while, but it became worse and worse.They sometimes beat her or molest her if she was not able to bring the extortion money.It became worse and worse and worse.And mark could do nothing about it.He was still a kid who goes to school. He always suspected that something was wrong especially with the bruises that she came home with
Until it got to a breaking point that his mother had to turn to drugs to curb her insecurities and have the illusion of peace. But it was not enough for her mental health because worst until it broke and she just wasn't her self anymore.
And now she was dead
"Am sorry to hear that bro"
Kristen said with sadness laced in his voice for he could not imagine the pain of losing his parents.
"And now am an orphan....I don't just know what to do" Mark continued still with tears in his eyes which had become red from all the crying.
"well we could tell mom and dad, we could allow you stay for a while and you could come with me on my night shift and I could introduce you to the authorities. You could work there till you get a place of your own and a good job"
Kristen said after thinking for a minute
Mark turned and look at him before smiling for a bit and then said
"I knew I could count on you... Thanks my friend"
"stop it...she was my mom too so it's the least I could do for her"
Kristen said. And it was the truth as he always went to mark's house when he was little either on a play date or to just chill
After their little sad conversation,they went downstairs and broke the news to both Susan,Harry and Debby. And as you would expect,they too had a roller coaster ride of sadness as they sympathized with him and they agreed to let him stay at theirs untill he was able to get a house of his own
After dinner they each went to their respective rooms with Mark and Kristen going to the formers house to get his things
The city was peaceful as it was about 7:00pm and it had not yet reached the death hour.During that time police where everywhere and gangs did most of their activities.
The night light of the city was very beautiful with skyscrapers and the distance that glowed with heavenly lights and cars moving to and fro about their businesses.police cars where also stationed at almost every turn.
Upon reaching his house, Mark got very emotional but he tried to look strong. He took some of the important things from his room into a bag with some change from his mother's saving and also his
After packing up he followed Kristen as they went out going back to Kristen house
Walking on the road in silence the two young men could not help but fell a dark atmosphere about them. And when walking beside a dark alleyway,mark was suddenly dragged in
"AaaaaaHHhaaaa"
"MARK!!!"
Kristen could not help but fell goosebumps over his body as he knew what was happening. And of course it was a robbery.
"Drop the bag young man and nobody gets hurt"
Kristen could not help but want to role his eyes at that cliche line but fear did not allow him to have his way
"come on men this is not going to go well for any of us. You could get arrested for this"
Kristen tried to bargain with the robber
"Hahahahahaha kid you make me laugh...how can you say that" Mr robber said
Kristen ignored him and something clicked in his mind he knew that he could not let this guy rob him because it could lead to injury or even death
so he stay quiet and bided his time he waited and then he saw the right opportunity
'oboy with this load I could go up a rank in the gang'
Mr robber continued to ransack mark's bag.
when suddenly
**BANG**
He felt a fist hit his face and it shook him for a moment before he shooked it his body then he turned he turned to the culprit and then smiled
'OOO SHIT'
was what went through Kristen mind before it blanked because a punch landed on his jaw