Due to what happened to me earlier, I decided to go to the park . It seemed to be a good place to find some peace.
I wandered until I reached the bench near the playground and sat down, as I watched the children playing.
"Hey it's already night" boy 1
"What do you mean? It's still day time" boy 2 replied
"What do you mean daytime? It's already 8 in the evening"
"Ehhh! But the sun is still up! Can't you see it"He then pointed upwards.
"I don't care, they said those are meteorites and I'm afraid my mom would spank me so I have to go home now. Bye" the other boy said as he ran out towards the park.
"Okay I'll go home too. The world is weird right now! See you tomorrow" the boy said as he ran away to go home too.
I rested my head. Everything that happened right now can't be comprehended with commonsense. There's no way the solar flares and meteorites would cause this and it should've disappeared by now and yet, this is still happening.
As I was lost in my thoughts, I noticed a commotion near the basketball court. A group of thugs surrounding someone, I think they're about to fight since I could hear their loud voices from here.
I was curious so I stood up and moved closer, carefully and stayed hidden behind the tree.
As I stood closer, I was surprised as it was Marco being surrounded by them with his fists clenched and a smirk on his face.
"Cheating bastard! You think you can get away with playing dirty and taking our money?" One of the thugs shouted, advancing on Marco and grabbed him by his collar.
"Hahahaha" Marco just laughed. It sent chill down my spine. I really hate that laugh.
"You idiots couldn't win if your lives depended on it. Don't blame me for your pathetic skills" Marco replied keeping his smirk.
It made the thug angrier, he was as red as a tomato.
One of the thugs lunged at Marco but he easily avoided it by sidestepping, he then delivered a switch punch on the thug's gut. The thug was clearly in pain.
I've been hit with those punches so I feel you. Rip brotha.
Marco followed it up with a kick on his knee causing him to fall on the ground, writhing in pain.
" You think you're tough? Huh"Marco taunted.
"You're nothing. Just a bunch of weaklings trying to play in the big leagues. " He added.
Another thug tried to grab Marco from behind, but he spun around, his elbows connected with the thug's jaw that made him staggered back, clutching his face.
"Fucking hell. That fucking hurts " the thug said.
"You want to know why you lost?" Marco said, his voice dripping with disdain.
"Because you're weak, you don't have what it takes to win" he added as he spat on the ground.
With a final viscous punch, Marco sent the last thug sprawling on the ground. He stood over them, his chest heaving with exertion, and spat on the ground.
"pathetic" He insulted.
As the thugs groaned and struggled with their feet, Marco turned to leave.
Our eyes met- I couldn't help but laugh nervously. I felt like my face went pale.
Marco's eyes narrowed. "Well, well, if it isn't little Alex." He started walking towards me with a grin on his face.
"What are you doing here? Spying on me?"
My heart jumped, I wanted to run but I couldn't it felt as if I was carrying extremely heavy and my feet was glued to the ground.
"I-I was just walking....." I replied.
Marco grabbed me by my collar, pulling me close to him.
"Listen here you little bitch, you're coming with me or I'll make sure you'll regret it. Got it?" He threatened.
I hysterically nodded. I could see that he's still pissed off. "O-okay" I stammered.
What the fuck, really,I'm really unlucky.
"Good" Marco said and proceeded to shove me aside. "Now come"
I sighed. I have no other words. I followed Marco with anxiety and fear. I don't know what will happen this time. My body suddenly got better and this happened again.
How much worse will happen this time? As we walked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of impending doom, knowing whatever lay ahead, it will end up nothing good.
I followed Marco down the street. Even though there was such light around us, it felt like I've been walking down a dim and eerie place.
What does he want now? Why can't he just leave me alone?
Fear gnawed at me, I could feel a discomfort feeling on my stomach. I could see that Marco kept on glancing towards me while we walked and that gave chills as his gazes were so sharp, it could kill.
He suddenly stopped walking that made me bumped into his back. I wasn't able to see because I was looking down most of the time.
He glared at me and scoffed.
"S-sorry. I was looking down" my voice could hardly get out of my mouth.
"You better be, bitch" He replied with an angsty but I could sense that's he's also pissed.
It was a convenience store. He went in so I did too. As we entered, the fluorescent lights were glaring and harsh. I was trailing behind Marco like some kind of pet on a leash.
He grabbed some food here and there, a variety of assortment of snacks and drinks.
He slapped it into the counter and paid with cash.
That's my money right?
"Whatcha lookin at bitch" He said.
I just looked down at the floor. "n-nothing" I replied.
He turned around and went outside, I was like a shadow that follows him around. He sat down the chair and I was just standing still.
He gave me the "Sit down or I'll best you up" look. I swiftly sat down and just stared below when he suddenly threw some of the things he bought and thankfully, I was able to catch it.
"Eat." He ordered
"H-huh?" The only thing I muttered.