As Alastair walked down the bustling Ester Street of South Colony in Rome, Italy, he couldn't help but feel contempt for the people around him. They laughed and indulged in street food without a care in the world, seemingly oblivious to the corruption and hypocrisy that plagued society. Alastair had money in his pocket, but he didn't care to waste it on such trivial things. He raged silently in his mind, thinking to himself, "Look at these people. They pay for their own poison and don't even realize it. They are the poison themselves. I want nothing to do with this."
Alastair was a handsome teen who looked exactly his age. Some people found him a bit younger, while others found him a bit older. He had everything at his disposal, as his father was wealthy and successful. Despite the attention and admiration he received, Alastair didn't care about anything or anyone. He had become the ultimate lone wolf, and nobody knew how. He was talented in every field, excelling in both academics and sports. He had even defeated 12th graders in chess when he was in first grade. Despite his disdain for the world around him, Alastair couldn't help but lend a helping hand to those in need. He never said no to anyone who came to him for help.
As he made his way across the road and toward his home, Alastair couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the corruption and greed he saw in the world. "Everyone just needs love and lust. Why are they so obsessed with finding a love life? There are so many better things to do in this world. Who cares about money? Greediness is everyone's companion nowadays. I hate all of these things," he thought to himself. Finally, he arrived at his home.
"Wow, you're home early," his mother said, surprised. "I told you to bring me some vegetables, do you remember?"
"Of course, I brought them," Alastair replied coolly. "Do you really think I'm the type of person who forgets things?"
His mother chuckled. "I suppose not. Oh, and someone called for you while you were out."
"Who was it?" Alastair asked, pausing on his way to his room.
"I'm not sure. I didn't see who it was," his mother replied.
Alastair headed up to his room and quickly checked his phone. "Ah, it's Alex. Let me call him back," he muttered to himself. The phone rang several times before Alex finally answered.
"Hey, how are you?" Alex asked excitedly.
"I'm good. You've got something new, and you're excited to tell me about it. You're probably excited to show me too," Alastair replied, feeling amused.
"How did you know?" Alex asked, taken aback.
"It's just a guess. Plus, there's a missed video call from you. You usually voice call me, so it's unusual for you to miss the call. I thought it might be a mistake, but you dialed twice, so I knew it had to be important," Alastair explained.
Alex laughed. "You know me too well. I met a man who gifted me vouchers to go watch football matches in Rome."
"That's great! Who's this generous man?" Alastair asked.
"I can't tell you over the phone. It's important, and I need to meet you tonight to tell you about it," Alex said urgently.
"Tonight? At 12am?" Alastair protested. "That's impossible. How can I meet you at that time?"
"It's really important said Alex.
You know you understand me better, I haven't have much time to tell you all about this it's better to be here soon.
But Where? Alastair asked
In the middle east park in Rome, I'm already here.
The phone cut and Alastair thought in his mind, should I go? But Alex is the breed I prefer to have in my world, he really have something to do, maybe he's in a serious trouble or what if he's just pranking me?
After all the discussions on with his mind he decides to go there, but what would he tell his mother Where's he going?
He went to his mother and asked calmly
Do you know where should I stay tonight?
Where? question by mother itself
I forgot to tell you but Alex had invited me to come his house to stay there. Alastair said.
It's too late to go out dear, can't you change the plan now. I do believe that Alex will understand it. exclaimed by mother.
Oh mom why do you worry about it? Alex need me there as he's my only friend I can consider an ally. Don't worry about it take care mom. Alastair said in a warm voice.
So will you stay there tonight? Mother asked
Yeah, don't worry, we'll enjoy tonight. Alastair said.
Atleast eat the food that I have made for you or you can pack it for Alex too. Mother said.
Alastair pretends to unhear it, he went out of the house. His mother was waving him but he didn't turn to her. He went for park, he was walking sometimes and ten started running, he thought that someone is chasing him, It was almost midnight and he could barely see any people at the lonely area. His rebellion thoughts were missing at this point, he saw a man with a child, the child was looking scared, he was weeping in tears, his eyes showed that he is been constantly abusing, and need help. The man was scolding and threatening the child to stop crying, Alastair thought is he his father or someone else. Alastair hadn't had much time to think as he had to go to see Alex, he was running and in dilemma, he decides to move on.
"I will kill you" The man told the boy.
hey boy, just some more minutes I have to handle you and then I don't have to care about you.
The boy stopped crying and said to him, will you bring me to my mother?
The man who had now lit a cigarette burst out in laughing, you little duck you can now never meet your mother.
The boy started crying harder.....
I have already told you if you cry you are out, the man was like he'll blow a punch to him, then something tapped in his back when he turned to back he found himself staring by a teenager with flasky gren eyes and brunette hair with hot looks. His eyes were showing that he doesn't like the man he's starring. it was none other Alastair.
Hey who r you young man? Do I know you? asked by the man.
You don't know me and this child aswell, you are not his father or any relative. Alastair said
How do you say that to me boy, don't bother me or I have to show you something. he brought out a knife and ordered him to move out on his own.
Alastair moved a little back and showed no interest in his eyes as fear, he was a roboat at that time, he has realised that this man hasn't have anything in mind, he's a clear dog of someone who is abducting a little child.
The man thought that he had made the boy fear, but he he couldn't have waited more until a punch tore his face like a brick breaking into pieces. Alastair was beating his head, he was out of control but realised he has to go to see Alex, he's been late now. But what about the boy huh? what would he do? The man ran away with his legs like a coward.As Alastair continued on his way to meet Alex, he couldn't shake off the image of the scared little boy from his mind. He knew he couldn't leave the child with that abusive man, but he also had to hurry to meet his friend. He decided to leave the boy with a nearby shopkeeper and asked him to call the police. The shopkeeper agreed with him and Alastair continued on his way to meet Alex.