'Where is my money? '' his face harden
'' About that '' I smiled. thinking of what to tell him
''We made an agreement Three months ago that you will deposit every month '' he reminded '' Two months pass, I have heard nothing from you Maria. And you should know that I am only going easy on you because you are still a school girl '' he took a step closer, covering up some space '' You gave me your word that is why I have not gone banging on your door..... I wanted to believe that you are not like your father '' Damn. I thought to myself. Who takes Alcohol this early? His breath recks from alcohol. Then I remembered, My father. He is on it, every second of the day.
'' You are a very kind and patient man, Marshal '' I praised
'' But I am ruining out of patience..... I do not want to come to the conclusion that you are like your father ''
'' I am not my father '' that smile I once had left my face instantly '' I will deposit the two months pay in the next one week ''
'' that will be 300 Dollars. Remember Maria. The longer you owe, the more the interest ''
'' You have my word '' still maintaining that serious face
'' Good. See you '' he pause to think, then turn to his boys '' today is Friday right? '' they all nodded in response, and then he turned back to me '' I will see you Next week Friday '' hearing his words, my heart skipped a beat and I held my breath. I watched him lead the way and his boys followed behind him. The moment they were out of sight, I let out '' Hhh, hh, hh'' breathing and breathing. My eyes began to water and the environment became a blur for a few seconds. And my heart raced faster. I do not have enough on me. I quickly brought out my phone to check my account balance. Yesterday, Logan had to transfer to me because he had no cash on him. That money, added to the one I have been saving is about, Two hundred and sixty dollars. The little cash I will have left after buying Malisa a new shoe. Added up will be, Two hundred and seventy-five Dollars. I need about Twenty Five dollars And my next pay at the club will be in two days. But it will still not be enough. What should I do?
My eyes fell on the time on my phone screen '' Holy shit, I will be late '' I let out and began running.
LOGAN'S POV
Standing by the window. Looking at the city. Max City. Once upon a time, I use to think it was the most beautiful thing ever. The city represents my family's power, my family built this city. To this day, anyone who stands here will still call it perfection, but I no longer see it that way. Buried under this city were dark, dangerous secrets that only Only my father and his father know about but unfortunately for me I also came to know about this secret as well. Now I carry this secret with me, fully aware of the great damage it would cause if the world found out. But lately, something else has been on my mind, distracting me from everything else.
Maria. That Maria girl from the club. I have been angered ever since I met her at the club. I first time I saw her at the club, carrying this pitiful at the same time, irritated look which angered me. She stared at Julia with pity and she was irritated by us, by what we were doing to the girl. By we didn't do anything wrong. It is a simple rule that everyone follows and when broken.... There are consequences. No one threatens Our authority, My authority, my power. And Julia did. So we are not the bad guys and she looked at us like the bad guys.
I thought that would be the last time I would see her again, but no. that piece of shit had to get a scholarship into the school. When I saw her at the ruff top, I was intrigued. She appeared jelly but I noticed it was fake, behind her mask were hidden things that I could not quite put my finger on. Her fake smile looked so real that it fooled everyone but not me.
A day before the ruff top event. When she came into the school, looking so out of place. Isabella got irritated by her and approached her. From a distance I watched them. At first, I had no interest in her until she said '' You are not worth my time '' A nobody said that to our faces. Very offensive, then she did another performance in class while I was absent and it seemed to really upset Isabella and Max.
I had enough reasons to bring her up to the ruff. And one who is brought to the ruff is broken down and put in their place but she. I was not able to break her, even at the end when she shamelessly went down to pick up the money. I thought I finally had her, but I was wrong. At the very last minute, she took control away from me, putting me in a difficult position. For the first time in my life, someone else was in control of what happened to me. And a nobody for that matter.
'' Worthless piece of shit '' whispered under my breath. She give me this feeling I didn't understand, ever since and I don't like it. I don't like that I have no control over what is happening to me. '' I will break you '' still in a whisper '' Maria '' Her image, flashed in my head
'' What are you murmuring about? '' that familiar voice snapped me out of my thoughts
'' hh,'' I turn to look at my twin sister, Bianca. I had no idea when she walked into my room, probably because I wasn't paying attention '' Nothing ''
''Are you sure?.'' She sounded worried '' nothing happened last night, right?'' instantly I understood what she was talking about
'' No '' giving her a straight answer and she nodded in response
'' Did you hear? ''
'' hear what? '' I turn around fully to give her my full attention
'' Alex is coming back '' the mention of that name made me frown
'' what does he want?... I thought he was off to study art in China or something. ''
'' I don't know '' she shrugged '' I just heard Maya talking about it with Aunt'' she thought for a few seconds '' he is probably coming back to school ''
'' whatever.'' Walking up to the table where she stood. '' let us go, or, we will be late for school ''
'' since when do you care about being late '' curiosity in her tone
'' since today '' With that response, I walk past her and out of the room. Her question came to mind once again ' Since when do you care about being late ' Since Maria happened was the actual answer.
At 7:30 am sharp, we were driving into the school compound when I spotted a girl running into the compound as well, pass our car. It was her, Maria. her long dark wavy hair was packed into a ponytail and as she ran, it bounce from left to right, getting more messy than it already was. Her skirt danced along with her, making her legs appear attractive as the sun hit the exposed skin. She may look out of place from everyone else but that is what makes her unique and noticeable and the school uniform look just perfect on her.
'' Isn't that her? '' Bianca interrupted me
'' What? '' I turn to her to see that she also had eyes on Maria
''The Hardass. The one who hit you good, yesterday?'' I rolled my eyes at the thought of yesterday.'' she is a pretty one'' Bianca complimented
'' I always knew you had bad taste '' Look out the window, back at Maria. She finally came to a stop when she realized that she made it in before 7:31. our car drove pass her and from the side window, I see her taking a few breaths
'' you are the one with bad taste..... She is really cute. ''
'' You like her that much? Then befriend her '' not taking my eyes off the window
'' that is my initial plan '' I turn to look at her in shock. She wanted to be friends with the person that insulted me
'' why the fuck would you do that Bianca?'' not scolding, but asking calmly ''
'' what?. She looks cool. This is the first time to see someone who didn't go down to you... she put you in a tight spot instead.... She seems interesting ''
'' Don't do it, Bianca ''
'' Why not?. She seems like someone who has a lot of stories to tell ''
'' Yeah. Story of why she can't afford a good shoe and a decent bag pack '' I spoke, feeling irritated '' She can't even get her hair done. No matter how poor you are, there are things that one should be able to do. I just don't get what her problem is. She has to show it, to the world that she is a poor nobody '' Bianca busts into laughter'' why are you laughing
'' because. I am amazed ''
'' By what? ''
'' the effect she has on you ''
'' I don't get it. '' replying blankly
'' you got this strange power to put everything under your control. People and even the way you react to things, is in control, like it is coded... I don't blame you.... '' her expression saddened '' Someone made you that way ''
'' Get to the point '' my mood had already changed the moment she said ' someone
'' This Maria girl. Happens to be out of your control. You can't use anything to get her down and it frustrates you. And this frustration is also out of your control ''
'' NO '' I corrected '' she is just acting tough.... what she is forgetting is that she is in my territory. I make the rules. ''
'' so what you are trying to say is that you will go after her '' she had her eyebrow raised
'' I will put her in her place ''
'' Good to see you interested in something '' her words took me by surprise '' It has been a while since you had an interest in something '' She flashed a smile. That smile she always uses to cover her misery.
'' whatever ''