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The Calm before the storm

Author: Humeyra
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

A lone figure stood in the middle of a dark room. As every second ticked by, the figure stayed still. In one hand the person held a black outdated phone while in the other laid a candy stick.

The person soon looked at the hand holding the phone and flipped it open. The gloved fingers automatically touched the speed dial. As the figure held the phone to their ears, a subtle yet firm "Boss" came from the other side of the phone.

"Is everything ready?" Asked the person. " Good. It's time. Let's show them who the boss is. You know what to do. I expect everything to go as planned. Do not disappoint me. We shall meet really soon." The phone was shut close as the figure let

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