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2024-10-29 19:42:56Back to present time.
The man laying on a massage table next to Collen was none other than the man formerly known as Blue, now going by Boots. Yuri had come along with Collen, Boots, and Sierra back to the Spa, but the issues of Dimitri's gang being set into motion Yuri went back to his office to see to the redistribution of the territory they would be absorbing, and who to place in charge of what and where. Oddly enough the world of crime was a delicate balance, even within ones own organization. While you would always have power grabs in the corporate world, unpaid employees, or resentment towards ones boss would just end up in a man being fired or going on strike. In the underworld the term being backstabbed was taken to be quite literal. Unhappy, unfed, underpaid employees would generally mean a swift and early end of your life. Or those who were able to maintain power, would become so paranoid over a would be assassination they would just purge their entire crew except
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"And I'm going to tell you once again no.. Also it's not that you don't deserve me, It's..." Evelyn began but stopped before finishing her sentence. 'It's I don't deserve you.' She thought to herself, tightening her grip on Collen. A single tear dropping from her eye onto Collen's chest. "Don't even think it." Already knowing what was going through Evelyn's mind. It didn't just stop at Collen asking Evelyn to date him in the past. He had asked her to marry him too. Each time she always would turn him down. One of the times she was drunk and gave him one of the real reasons she wouldn't accept his proposal. Because In her mind she wasn't good enough for him. Collen breathed a deep sigh running his fingers through her hair. 'Time and again I've told her it's not true, told her how much I love her and it all comes back to this.' It was honestly frustrating to Collen. If she would simply say the words he would happily spend the rest of his life w
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At the hospital. "What's the problem?" Evelyn asked glaring at the doctors who were talking amongst themselves. Some time ago she overheard the group saying he may possibly need surgery after wheeling him into a medical room. But since then no one had entered the room, apart from a nurse that would occasionally glance through the window at the man, and pop in the room for a minute. "Well Ma'am the problem is he has no form of identification, you don't know who he is either, we don't know if he has insurance, we don't know who to bill, we don't even know if he has the funds to pay for any of this. The costs are going to be fairly significant. Even if he does have insurance, chances are he will still have to pay a hefty sum of money." "So what happens now!?" Evelyn demanded. She felt pure rage building up in her heart as she was glaring at the doctor. Although she wasn't saying anything, his mind was screaming this woman was a threat. "Look lady,
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'Once again shot down.' Collen let a sigh escape his lips. After showing Evelyn the ring and her crying for some time she jumped up from the couch, and firmly shot down his proposal once again."I'm not gonna give up!" Collen called over his shoulder leaving their office waving goodbye."Give up or I'll have you cleaning the restrooms again!" Evelyn yelled. Calling out from the other side of the door.As the door fully shut behind Collen, he couldn't help but feel let down, as gloom over took his face. Making for the elevator, he was just about to pass the bar when he noticed something. He froze mid step, took two steps backwards and look to his left at the bar counter. Rebecca was twisting side to side in a stool behind the bar. Her Elbows resting on the counter, her chin atop her interlocked fingers while looking at Collen with a giant shit eating grin."Sooo boss..... Are we having a good day?~" Rebecca was near singing the question, her grin gro
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Collen had never been a model. His entire life was spent either in the streets or the dirt. Before The Garden there was very little glamour in his life. Even after striking it rich he never flaunted it or lived a life of extravagance. There was the few nicer odds and ends he would get for himself, but they were usually vehicle related.... Or Anime... 'Okay so Im a nerd! ' He thought to himself. He had three crutches in life, fast cars/motorcycles, Oakley sun glasses, and anime/manga. Give him those things and he was set. In short if you didn't count his favorite car. He still lived a frugal and common life.So in all honesty he didn't have the slightest idea what the girls felt when they heard news of their acceptance. Nor did he fully grasp what it was like to influence and shoot the latest fashions, brands, or to walk the runway. But he knew what he felt seeing their excitement, their happiness. Just being accepted as models, he got to witness many women break down an
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The elevator opened into a large garage 'It's totally the bat cave!' Alison thought to herself. In the center of it on a small raised platform was the orange and Black Bugatti Veyron. The car was clearly meant to be the center piece but there was many other Vehicles parked there as well, mostly classic cars as well, Ford, Chevrolet, BMW, Austin Healey, Aston Martin, Nissan. There was at least twenty other cars parked on either side of the garage. All of them detailed and polished to perfection. If not the two women standing beside Collen, this collection would make even people who weren't big car collectors green with envy.Collen's ring tone echoed in the underground garage. "Is that Drunken Lullabies?" Daphne raised an eyebrow at Collen. It was in fact Drunken Lullabies - By Flogging Molly. 'Evelyn must have changed my ring tone when I wasn't looking again.' He thought to himself simply pressing the Answer button his expression dead pan. It was an on
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!!!Collen clench his fist in anger and began moving his way through the crowd. 'There's always that one prick ruins everything for others.' He thought to himself. 'I don't care if people insult me, hurt me, do whatever you want, I can tolerate it, if it's done to ME! But not to my friends!' Collen thought. His body began to warming up with his anger spreading from his core to the top of his head and tips of his fingers, after witnessing the man touching Daphne without her consent.Daphne jumped by the sudden sensation of her butt being squeezed, she could see over her shoulder Collen was already making his way through the crowd to her. She was worried he may do something he would regret, but before she could call out to Collen, before he could reach Daphne's location. Something completely unexpected happened."Hey what do you think you're doing to Ms. Green!?" Someone cried out. The young man on the car hood look towards his feet in surprise, he was sudde
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"Welcome to DayDreams Night club." The man said slowly opening the door behind him allowing them passage through."I'm sorry about the name." Daphne whispered before passing through the door. The guard's gaze stayed forward but he gave Daphne a small nod of the head in acknowledgement."Let's say I've grown accustom to my Boss's peculiarities." The guard knew exactly who put the name on the list so it didn't bother him in the least."Thanks mate, really am sorry about the name. I'll try having him change it." Collen said waving to the guard. Obviously the man couldn't see the wave but he could feel the air pressure change from Collen's motions.Hearing this the Guard's expression was showing emotion for the first time. "Please sir don't... I promise it will only get worse if you do." He asked Collen pleadingly.'Dear god what kind of names did Dane put down on that list?' Collen raised an eyebrow, now being slightly concerned for this poor gu
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"HAHAHA Did I just hear you right!?" You're trying to claim you know Sylvia Johnston?" Paul was damn near cackling like a man who was pushed to far. "Even I have to say you're trying to put on an act after hearing that one. If I didn't work here I wouldn't even be able to get near her unless I ambush her in an alley as she was leaving work!" Margo chided. Her face was no longer friendly, In this moment her expression was one of scorn and mockery. 'I've seen and heard of countless people coming into the club claiming they were friends or family of Sylvia or Dane, and not a single one was being honest.' Margo thought to herself. 'I guess this Irish guy is no better then the rest.' In this moment Margo's refusal to accept the unknown, switched Collen from Patron to enemy. 'Don't Fuck with me!' She thought eyeing Collen her expression turned down right sour. "You need to leave now." She barked at Collen. She didn't care what his game was, he was upsetting a
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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
