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2024-10-29 19:42:56That was the day Collen's life began spiraling out of his control. Not only did he lose a good friend. But when he arrived at Walter Reed he learned just how bad the damage was. The shrapnel to his abdomen was the more minor issue. His leg had been hit by quite a bit of shrapnel and had a few fractures. In one sense he was extraordinarily lucky to have kept his leg, in another the outcome was just as horrible as losing his leg.
"They're afraid you will never make a full recovery. They want to medically retire you." These were the words Ashley was too afraid to tell him in the plane ride back to the United States. Hearing this Collen couldn't help but feel the world was beginning to crumble all around him. The doctors were only there to crush his hopes even more.
"You're going to begin rehabilitation, but I-... I'm sorry I don't know of an easy way to say this so I'll just come out with it. Chances are your leg will never be able to fully support your weight again."
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Liana couldn't believe her ears. She felt a wave of nostalgia washing over her as memories she almost forgot about began flooding back in her mind. The more she looked, the more she heard, she couldn't help but believe this was far too much of a coincidence. He's Irish, he looks older which stands to reason but for the most part their features are the same, I'm almost certain his name was Collen.Her mind began filling with memories of when she was sixteen years old, she was on a vacation in Ireland with her family. They had just arrived the day before and were suffering from some serious jet lag, but Liana? Not a chance. She was brimming with excitement. There were so many things she wanted to see, so much she wanted to do! Despite her parent's repeated warnings and insisting for her not to leave the hotel alone. She did what any child would do.... Ignored them. She soon left telling them she was going to explore the hotel. In reality she immediately ran out the front
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For reasons that Liana herself couldn't explain she felt as though her heart was being gripped in fear. The charming smile she previously found attractive suddenly turned to one that could only be described as terrifying. She felt her legs begin to quiver as the pressure quickly began overcoming her."I said give me your purse! I can't help but feel we need it more than you do American.""I-I .. I think I s-should head back to my ho-" Liana spun on the spot and quickly began retreating away from the man mumbling almost incoherently in her panicked state. Until she felt a hand catch her wrist."No I don't think it's time for you to leave yet. You're here enjoying our country. Shouldn't you be willing to help us?" The boy named Devon asked gripping Liana's wrist so tight it was hurting her, and no matter how hard she pulled, her wrist didn't even slip a little. His eyes wandering over her then to the purse.'Even if there's not much money in that purse I re
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Liana had been able to return to the hotel without issue apart from walking into an anger storm that was her parents. They had slept for hours but eventually woke up finding their daughter was still missing, and the hotel itself was actually quite large. So in their minds they figured she was possibly at the pool checking out the boys, perhaps flirting with the bellhop, doing what teenage girls do. But as time went on and still no sight of their daughter they began to worry, they were in a foreign country after all. They didn't know the lay of the land, had no friends to call on for help, and weren't really certain how competent the country's police force was. It was at the point if Liana hadn't walked through the doors they would already be reaching for the phone to call the guards. (One of the names the Irish call their police force,)"Where have you been!""We thought something happened to you!'"Well... Err-" Liana began stumbling over her words.'I s
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There sitting in the chair was Collen with his hands stuffed in his pockets staring at Liana with the same dead pan expression as the first day she had met him....The two stared at each other in a wordless stalemate both seeming unwilling to break the silence until Collen finally spoke up in impatience."Most people start with hello... Just saying.""Errr Yes hello... Wait you called me a silly girl! Why would I just say hello!?"Collen though doing well to maintain his straight face, Liana was able to see a small smile, only for the briefest of moments but it was there.'So he still can be a kid and smile after all?' She thought to herself thinking back to Arthur saying he had a rough life, and wasn't very good at socializing. 'I take it as a personal challenge! I will break you out of your shell!'..."Why are you standing like that?"Liana had unconsciously struck a triumphant pose, her hands placed on h
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Collen was forced to endure a barrage of screams, a few flying objects, his broom stolen from him only to be beaten with it. Once Collen's will and sense of pride was thoroughly crushed. Liana dragged him from the pub, and they began their restaurant hopping anew. She took him around the city, taking him places he had never been able to go before. Skating, the movies, a laser tag arena, a water park. Each day she would find something different to do with him. For close to two weeks they spent every waking moment together. Liana had originally been intending to save some of the money awarded to her for saving Collen's life, she was spending a good chunk of it on Collen himself for their outings. A few things he offered to pay for during their outings, the small things he could afford, but Liana quickly shot his offer down vehemently. such a suggestion was unacceptable in her mind.Unfortunately though.. Time stops for no man."Mom... Dad... Can't you adopt him? I
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Liana rushed forward without hesitation.'That's him! It has to be him! I've dreamed of this for so long!' Though Liana had given up hope of seeing her friend from Ireland again, she occasionally would dream of him and their time together, but had grown to begrudgingly accept the odds of fate bringing them together once again."C-Collen!" Excitement couldn't even begin to describe her emotions. Her face was flushed red with excitement her hair blowing behind her she was moving so fast. Her eyes were beginning to glisten with tears sparkling under the lights as they shined down on her."Oi!" A man called out seeing a woman suddenly rush towards Michael and his nephew. Half the bar rose to their feet reaching into their jackets or waistbands worrying their boss and his family may be in danger. But Michael raised his hand halting his men's movements.'She knows Collen?' Michael couldn't hide his curiosity especially since his nephew had never mentioned
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Everyone stood there confused. Each one would have known to a degree if Collen had been with somebody. Michael was always keeping tabs on his family courtesy of Collen's piece of shit father, Ashley was usually quite well informed of his "activities" One night or more long term. Especially since they had fooled around from time to time. They never were dating and their fun with each other was never consistent, nor was it exclusive. Sometimes they would see each other once every few months, sometimes they would see each other every other day. It just was depending on their whims and urges. But most of all she knew if he had been in a relationship he wouldn't have cheated on that person unless something in Collen seriously changed. John was his best friend so of course that meant he would have heard instantly about a girl."Uncle, John, Ashley, allow me to introduce you to Liana an old friend. Liana this is my uncle and the other two are really good friends from the army."
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"MMM!" Collen yawned stretching his arms and legs until his feet brushed up against a familiar soft sensation.'Someone's leg?' Collen cracked open his eyes being met with a sharp pain the second his eyes were met by the sunlight he was welcomed with a splitting headache from hell . "Jesus my head... And why does my face huurrrr-!" His voice became pitched as memories of the night before came flooding back in his mind.His eyes shot wide open glancing side to side. Liana was laying across his chest. His eyes shot to the other side, Ashley was laying diagonal across the bed her feet using Liana's butt as a leg rest apparently.'No way it happened right? I'm not that kind of lucky. But damn if it did John may be onto something with his luck of the Irish crap he's always been spouting.' Collen thought to himself still convinced what he remembered from the night before was some sort of dream that could never have come true.Collen slowly crawled out of
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Elsewhere. "Sir we will be arriving shortly." "Aye. Thanks lad." An older man thanked his driver.. Sitting in the backseat of a luxurious sedan was an older man in dressed head to toe in both style and decadence. His appearance, voice and manners all refined almost to perfection, his aura commanded your attention. Yet he was currently smiling ear to ear like a giddy school boy. "It's been some time since I've seen you this excited sir. Are you sure it's okay for you to arrive without announcing yourself ahead of time?" "Bah. Now where would the fun be in that?" "Well I'm just saying sir. Someone of your stature should be recognized. You're far from a nobody." "Aye I suppose one could argue that, but I've never been one to enjoy my status. Besides there's a young man I wish to surprise." Backstage of the charity event. "Alright hurry now. We only have so much time to fix this disaster." Evelyn stated glancing back over her shoulder while maintaining a brisk pace. "Wait..
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Present day."Evelyn!" Tatianna cried out in excitement holding her arms out preparing for a hug. Then there was Aurora. Every time the spotlight managed to find it's way to her, her silhouette managed to shrink. But as soon as the subject changed or Tatianna managed to deflect it away from her, Aurora would begin to recover. But this moment? Her silhouette shrank so much she could barely even be seen as a shadow.'That's Evelyn Constantine! That's Evelyn Constantine!' Aurora was currently in melt down mode. Her face was a bright tomato red. It wouldn't surprise her in the least if steam was visibly bellowing from her ears.'T-Two s-super models... Wait no three! AND I LOOK LIKE THIS!? Dear god Any other day I would pay to be in the presence of these women, but why today of all days do I have to look like a train wreck!?' Aurora clenched her teeth and eyes closed trying her best to prevent tears welling up in her eyes and furthering her disappointing appearance. Her current wardrobe,
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"Think you can fuck with us !? Both of you can go to hell!" Sven roared charging at Collen. He was committed to his actions. Once in a while a little blood just had to be spilled. Of course it never did look good in the headlines, and would bring heat down upon all of the gangs in the area. But this was all acceptable. Police attention could be bought, and even if they were to launch an investigation, there was only one thing worse. A loss of respect. If the people you stand above don't respect you, soon the payments begin coming up short, then they'll stop altogether. Soon enough individuals, and neighborhoods will stop complying. That would leave you with two options. First uproot and find another neighborhood who doesn't know any better and crack a few skulls so to speak. The second. You crack every skull that speaks out against you. But at that point you've allowed a wound to fester, and it's only going to get worse. Instead of keeping a firm hand with one or two individuals from
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"Huh?" Crutches stood dumbstruck. He had never once so much as uttered a word to Sven let a alone beat him to a pulp and send his car flying into traffic. 'Shit I'm still recovering from having my ass beaten to a pulp, I'm not gonna go out looking for a fight in this condition!' Sven smirked pointing his nose in the air. "As you can see it was a close fight. After kicking his ass I even showed mercy... I was the bigger man, chose to walk away of my own free will.. Then the bastard sucker punched me! And while my head was still spinning he began raining down blow after blow. Absolutely no honor among adversaries. 'No honor among adversaries!? I was never an adversary to begin with! I mean I won't say it's something I wouldn't do, but damn! If I'm going to be accused at least allow me to throw a few punches!' He thought as his mouth hung open bringing a whole to level of dumb to his expression. "Huh?" Tatianna uttered in complete dismay. 'I expected Sven to pull some shady shit in r
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"So who are we looking for anyway?"...!!!'Oh shit! I hadn't even thought of that! What the hell am I going to tell Aurick!? Oh hey by the way that's the person who whooped my ass, sent my car flying into traffic, fingered me to the person who's car it hit, and the police! By the way it's also a girl who maybe weighs one hundred and ten pounds top!' Sven thought to himself, his eyes squeezed shut, clamping his hands to his head shaking it side to side. Sure Aurick was a long time friend, and if there's anyone who would possibly let this go it would be him. That being said some times friends are the ones to give you the most shit above anyone else. The closer you were, chances are the more shit you'll take."ERRr.... About that... " Sven mumbled.'Man I'll just have to bite the bullet and tell him what happened. Obviously neglecting to mention the information about how I've been extorting the boss's clients after their debts were paid.'Sven sighed and began glancing side to side loo
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"This is bullshit I'm telling you it wasn't my fault! RAAAAH!" Sven roared raking his dinner tray back and forth across the jail cell bars he currently found himself comfortably forced into, and when we say comfortably it was probably as comfortable as sitting on an angry porcupine. "As much as I'm enjoying these fine one star accommodations... LET ME THE FUCK OUT!""For the love of Christ all mighty will you shut up already!" An officer sitting at his desk groaned. Unfortunately he was the lowest ranked officer in their precinct therefore got the desk closest to the jail cells housing all of the lovely intoxicated and angry people who would love nothing more than to shove a stun gun up his nostril. "You know why you're in here!""No! No I don't know why I'm in here I'm telling you it's that -""It was your car that rolled onto a main road correct?""Well yes but it was -""There was an awful lot of money in your vehicle for someone who's records show as unemployed.""So what!? That's
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"Ты хочешь снова упомянуть мою семью!? Я засуну свой кулак тебе в задницу и вытащу твою голову оттуда!" (You want to mention my family again!? I'm going shove my fist up your ass and pull your head back out of it! ) Tatianna roared pivoting on the pads of her foot and driving her knee hard into his ribs.CRACK!Though it wasn't super loud, there was certainly the audible sound of something fracturing or breaking."NYAAAAH!" Sven cried out in agony. He was usually the one doling out the beating not receiving them. To pour a little salt on the wound, it happened this was the first time he ever had anything either broken or fractured. Tatianna on the other hand was trying her best to control her laughter at his noises. She may have seen an anime or two in her time and couldn't help but feel his sounds were that of a cat girl doing the pawing motion.'If this is what passes for a gangster these days I don't ever want to meet who they consider the weak.' She shrugged."NYoo BEITCHEEEEEEE
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A few minutes prior to Tatianna's encounter. "Yes boss.. Yes I'm on my way to McDonalds right now.""Ah is it the one the Devine girl works at?" A gruff yet smooth Russian accent came through the phone's speaker."Yes boss that's the one. What can I say it's my favorite." The man driving responded"Haha I can imagine why. It's quite the view if you know what I mean. But that reminds me, their debt was paid off I believe two months ago, you made sure to tell them and give my condolences about Mr. Devine right?""Of course boss. They were very touched by your words and the fact you were willing to knock down their debt to the exact amount borrowed after his death. Very generous if I do say so myself.""Good, good. Keep up the good work Sven. Though I lost that extra money, word will spread how compassionate and great Yuri is. People will flock to me for loans!""Hehe no doubt boss. Ah I'm here now." The man named Sven declared pulling into a parking spot shutting off his car. Sven look
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"It's true! I had absolutely no desire to become a model! I was perfectly content working at McDonalds minding my own business when someone almost forced me to become a model." Tatianna declared with a straight face. ...No one present truly knew Tatianna which was currently their biggest dilemma. Assume she's joking and laugh? You could but what if she was being serious? Wouldn't laughing make them downright insensitive?'Sometimes I can't help myself.' Tatianna smirked watching the group look back and forth squirming under the imaginary pressure. "I'm joking. Well about being forced at the very least. Unable to maintain her straight face Tatianna emit a small chuckle her beautiful smile returning to her face.Everyone had been staring at her slack jawed especially James. He himself had never encountered any career models who hadn't grown up with that burning desire to launch a career, who wasn't willing to fight tooth and nail to follow their heart! 'This woman had no desire but r
