Chapter 4: You live here?

February 3,5:45 PM:

Amelia was driving her car towards the edge of the area where a forest like area is located and within this area is John's house. The area was eerily quiet and a paved road went through the middle of the woods. After 2 minutes of driving Amelia's car reached the front of a gate and it was made of steel which was painted black and a grey wall surrounded the area. Amelia felt as if she was entering a prison but when the gate opened she was surprised. An incredibly large modern building was In front of her and it was made like a modern museum and with the front of a luxurious private home and the garden was perfectly trimmed and she saw a large shed for vehicles on the side.

She approached the plain wooden door and looked towards the carpet and the writing on it was not very welcoming.

But she knocked on the door nonetheless and John opened the door. He was wearing his casual clothes and a gun in a holster was hanging from his hip. John noticed Amelia's wide eyes and instantly replied," Relax, I have special permission that allows me to carry firearms in order to defend myself." Amelia was still shocked but gave an understanding nod. At that moment, Michael's car came rushing through the gate and parked it in the shed. Michael got out of his car and came running and he said while panting," Sorry,I'm late." "No, you came 45 seconds early and that's a new record." ,John replied with a slightly annoyed look. Amelia didn't even try to hide her laughter and that bothered Michael very much. For the entire duration of the assignment they both argued so much that it seemed like a debate between a communist and a capitalist. Amelia and Michael were arguing to such an extent that John finally got himself a big bowl of popcorn drenched in butter after he completed his part and they finally stopped arguing by the time John finished his popcorn and they only stopped so that they could catch their breath. John said," I have completed my part and finished a big bowl of buttery popcorn by myself." Michael said," How?" John replied," I don't know if you two have noticed but both of you have been arguing about whether to use somrat or emperor for the past 4 hours." Hearing this Amelia and Michael became dumbfounded. "Listen we have quite a few days left plus the weekend. So, I don't care whether you two sign a treaty or fight it out I need you two to focus from tomorrow. You know what,let's go to the training and sparring room where you two can beat the shit out of each other."

Michael protested," Whoa whoa, who said I want to fight a weakling like her?" Amelia sneered," Why, is pretty boy scared of getting beaten by a girl?" Michael snapped and simply wrapped some bandages around his hands and knuckles and Amelia did the same. They both started to size each other up and Michael took the initiative to attack and landed a punch on Amelia's face. John was eating another tub of popcorn drenched in butter clearly enjoying the show. Then Amelia punched Michael in the gut and then kicked his in the ribs which was not her target rather she wanted to knock out Michael by kicking him in the face. But after half an hour of fighting both Michael and Amelia realized for some reason none of them were getting injured or getting tired. Both of them thought," How is she/he standing after receiving my blows? No mortal should be able to withstand my blows. No matter I will finish this fight in one final move." Both of them took quite a few steps back and Michael started to concentrate in order to increase his speed and Amelia started to increase her muscle density and finally both of them jumped towards each other but before they could hit each other John got between them and caught both of their punches with both of his hands and at that moment he collapsed on the ground with his hands dangling from his wrists. Both Michael and Amelia felt as if they hit metal when John blocked their attacks and both of them could swear that they heard a low metallic ding but now that's not important. What's important is that John's hurt. John said," Well, we can say that this sparring match is a draw and please leave for now I must tend to my broken hands." Amelia was about to protest but John signaled her to leave. John said," Well, sorry I couldn't give you a tour of my home Amelia,but don't worry I will give you a tour next time." John escorted both of them till they reached the vehicle shed and John finally entered his home. Amelia screamed," What the fuck just happened?"