** ANTONY SANTOS**The plan I had in mind was a tad sketchy. I was driving to the company for a talk with Tracy's father. If my calculations were right, they'll know when I get there seeing as they were watching his every move. For my plan to work, they must be able to hear what he says in the office. If they don't have audio, I'd have to rely on hand signals.The only problem was getting him in character, so he does not blow my cover. In essence, once they see us together, it should spark their attention. Either Ryder or anyone else should reach out to get me, try to restrain me, put me back in place. In that way, I'm heard, I'm not tossed aside like a servant who just fullfiled his master's wishes and no longer has a place in the house. That's my plan.I took a final turn into the city and stepped on the accelerator, the car rides really smoothly.A small distance away from the company, I pulled over and stepped out, shut the door, then plopped my shirt downwards before striding tow
**ANTONY SANTOS**My vision was blurry, but I was definitely in a moving vehicle, the road was rocky since I bumped every few seconds. I looked forward and Tina lowered her head with a sad smile."Sorry about that. Precautions. Once he meets you, they will all be over. We all went through them. Sleep Antony."I shut my eyes after her not so reassuring words and fell into yet another deep slumber.****The next time, I arose to the feeling of water splashed on my face. Shaking my head vigorously, I looked around and tried to plop my weight upwards. I fell back and held my head feeling extremely dizzy."You shouldn't try to jump into things. Slow and steady always wins."A voice echoed from the monitor. I held my ears and tried to place it. It sounded farmilar. Too farmilar."You should rest. Rest Antony."It was changed to the robotic one I was used to. I fell back and closed my eyes, I felt too dizzy, weak, and fricking tired. How much stuff did he put in that handkerchief?I looked o
** ANTONY SANTOS**If this all turns to shit and I actually made a poor choice, I might never forgive myself. If it turns out that their plan is worth it, it'd still hurt. It depends on the level of madness he's on at this moment.The computer was taken its damn time to survey the product, or making me survey it at the very least. More like a 3D view of the entire thing which was somehow creepy and making my curiosity levels to peak."The bottle contains a very rare but potent toxin."It started. I was well acquainted with the voice since almost everyone was keen on using roboticised voices in speaking. It's Go time. Wait a moment, it said toxin. That doesn't sound good at all. I wasn't a science student nor a chemical expect, but most times when the word is mentioned, it denotes something bad and awful. It's taking a lot of time to simply let the cat out of the bag. What does the toxin do?"Bptulinum toxin. It's a very powerful toxin. If used properly, it can cause several paralysis
** ANTONY SANTOS**I chanted the plan, making use of the GPS system to guide me back to the company whilst trying to recall any other routes they might have taken while I was semi conscious. I don't remember much. Just the excess chloroform used in the handkerchief, then if course Tina's face repeatedly, most times hovering over me then falling asleep, waking up, falling asleep again, then I think I saw some bushes, but those might have just been figments of my imagination. I can't truly be sure.I squeezed my eyes and turned into the road. At the far end the company would reveal itself. After that, it's all dark and blank. There's nothing else to see. I remember waking up on the bed, I recall a farmilar voice in the room with me, my eyes were shut, but there was another figure and I feel as if it wasn't Tina nor Ryder. The odd part is that it's almost as if I knew the figure, we've met at an earlier time, the strained and barely audible nor can I remember, the only thing still there
**ANTONY SANTOS** "What are you talking about?" I snapped trying to rush back in. She held my arm and shot daggers at me. I control events now and they'll work only in my favour from here on out."Are you blind or deaf? That alarm is a fire alarm and you can clearly see people running out of the building whereas you're running in. That's just fucking stupid!""The plan needs to work. How do you think the boss will feel when we mess it up huh? I just need to go in there and get the bottle at least we can plant it somewhere else.""No!"She argued firmly. There's the Tina I knew. The kind hearted and compassionate girl. I softened my gaze then nodded acting as though this new development was hurting me greatly.“There will always be a second chance. Nothing is worth losing your life. Let's go "She tugged at my arm running ahead while I followed. As we ran out, the fire team went in with hazard suits. Tina passed them a look, twitched her lips slightly before exiting fully. It wasn't
**ANTONY SANTOS**Taking a leap and assuming Mr Scott hadn't tipped the authorities about me for any reason, I accessed my credit card, for a few notes from my last fight and paid a visit to the mall. I got a teddy bear, some sweets, and then left some cash just as icing. Of course Ginny would prove stubborn and ignore the gifts, I knew her all too well for that. It still didn't hurt to give it a try.I got into the car and sped off. Straight home. Home is where your heart is right? Ginny is my home. I'd find out whether to make that statement present or turn it to the past in a few minutes.Once I arrived, I parked the car far from eye shot, to avoid unnecessary questions of any kind. The noisy neighbors knew about me, but the relationship ended with my name and the fact that Ginny and I lived together which was already a means to gossip and mock me since they all decided she was the product of an affair I had in the past then the mother abandoned her simply because I couldn't cater
**ANTONY SANTOS**Tracy has a Goodluck bracelet wrapped around her arm, invisible to everyone else of course since the entire city and possibly the whole world is keen on getting joyous at the mere mention of her name. Ginny is not exempted."Let's get one thing straight, you've been vexed with me then I mention Tracy and you're giggling.""If you say you've been with her this entire time. I'll be elated. You've given me a home. I will be selfish not to desire your happiness at all cost. I'm just sad you never called or texted so I'd stop worrying. But if you were with her, you'd be happy. That's all that matters. You'll always be here for me, but your happiness is important. You're important. It's glaring no matter how many times you deny it. She makes you happy."Ginny squealed, squirming her body between her arms earning an eye roll from my end."So were you two together? I'm curious."She pouted, placing her hand on her lap pushing her weight forward. Well this might be an escape
**ANTONY SANTOS**On the bright side, as hard as it was to believe in everything there's truly a bright side.Tracy Scott will stand before my eyes no matter what. I need to focus on that and stop spiraling regardless of the dangers surrounding today's activities. I'm sure Ginny will be safe with Miss Patty once she returns from school. I've cleared that side with her, so for now all I have to focus is ending this facade which starts with meeting with Tracy today.If the calculations with the snake are accurate, which it usually is, Tracy will come in this morning. The only question is; will she return back home, or be kept somewhere else? To get that answer, I'll have to meet you with Tina. I feel dirty using her like this, but there's also another angle to this. If I'm close to her, I can press and push her back into the light. If yeh revenge glass can fall from her eyes, they will finally be open to see how cruel and harsh she's become. I still believe there's good in her. She's ju