episode 10
Elias
How did this happen!
Elias
Unless you want me to think a book attached you
His hand is warm but rough from callouses. I take a shuddering breath in
I bite my lip, worried Darren has more power here than me
Mike
*telling Elias might just make things worse*
So I quietly take a step away from him, shaking my head. He sighs
Elias
If we're going to get along without killing one another
Elias
Then you need to trust me ok
His eyes lock onto mine and for a moment I see a flicker of something genuine
But then I remember what he did to my father...to Michael...
I turned around and storm out, leaving Elias standing in the middle of his office, watching me go
I pace in my bedroom, panic coursing through me
Mike
These people are monster. They're going to eat me alive
I realize there's only one thing to do
Mike
I have to get out of this hellhole
Mike
I'll figure out the rest afterwards
I've been here long enough to observe how things work... the security systems
And the rotations of the guards
Mike
But what's the most effective way to get out of the mansion?
Mike
Sneak out the window...no🤔
Mike
cause a distraction...no that won't go well 😮💨
Mike
You know what going through the kitchens doesn't sound bad
I've been friendly to the staff. They're regular people like me
No one is surprised when I show up in the expansive kitchen
Mike
Sorry to bother you Sarah.
Mike
I fell asleep and missed dinner
Sarah
That's okay I can heat up some leftovers
As soon as her back is turned I slip out through the delivery door
For a while I keep to the shadows sprinting from bush to tree until I make my way to the street
Soon I've put a few blocks between myself and Roux's mansion
Mike
(standing outside the gate) I... I did it. I'm free
Mike
I have to get to dad, so we can figure out our next move
I take note of a street sign and figure out I'm 4 miles from the city centre
A few hours later, my feet are sore and I have relieved to see the lights of the city
Mike
This is the dangerous part of the town
I put my hands in my pockets and keep my eyes on the cracked sidewalks
I wasn't surprised to hear a fight up ahead but as I get closer I noticed something unusual
Annoyed thug
come on kid I know you got more than that
Peter
I told you that's all I have
just a short way away, some local thug have a small kid cornered
Mike
Shit. He can't be older than eight
The thugs advance on the child, who backs up against a nearby wall
Annoyed thug
You think your smart brat
one of them grabs the kid by the collar, and he cries out loud
Mike
I have to do something!!
I march up and stand between the thugs and the little boy, then I push the thugs one hand, sending him to the ground
Angry thug
What the hell man? Mind your business
Mike
I see two grown ass men beating up on a little kid
Mike
So I'm going to make it my business. Cowardly pieces of crap
Annoyed thug
Yeah? That's how it's going to be?
Angry thug
Seems like we better teach this guy a lesson
Mike
Go ahead by the cops will be here before you do any damage…
Mike
I called them, and they are on their way
Angry thug
Fuck, the cops?!
Annoyed thug
No good little-
before he could even finish his words I run forward and grab the little kid
Mike
come on let's get out of here
I took the kid and ran down the alley and forward the street
we ran until we couldn't hear the sound of footsteps any more soon me and the kid are near a main road
Peter
Th-thanks. I was in real trouble
Mike
Yeah… Do you know those guys?
Peter
No. they just wanted money
Peter
I.. I was with my brother but I got lost
Peter
and I'm not allowed to have a smartphones
Peter
then those guys came after me
Author
Brother... don't you guys think that's interesting
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