Chapter 8
PREVIOUSLY...
An interdimensional portal open near the school poultry farm, and Commander Cane falls out of it into the dirt of the chicken enclosure. "This is disgusting," he says with disgust as he tries to dust himself off, but the dirt stuck to him. Commander Cane looks around, getting annoyed by the noise the chickens were making. He jumps out of the chicken farm and begin to walk towards the students. His appearance draw the attention of everybody, and the dirt on him is not helping the situation. Students were pointing fingers and poking fun at him, but he pays none of them any notice. He wanta to keep a low profile until he gets his hands on the traitor.
"Don't mind them; that's just the way of life of a student," Mark tells Commander Cane. "Also, there's a tap at the corner where you can clean yourself," Mark adds before opening his backpack and handing the man a handkerchief. "And I hope you find what you're looking for," Mark finally say, then walked away as Commander Cane watched.
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When it starts to become dark, Commander Cane approaches a motel. 'An alien does need a rest'.
"Is there a room available to spend the night?" He asks with coldness in his voice.
"Yes, sir. This is your key to room 10. I hope you enjoy your stay." The receptionist murmurs, trying to be polite enough for the cold customer. She hands the key over to Cane, who then snatches it out of her hand and walks away with no guilt or regret.
"So, tell me how you are able to afford an apartment in just 2 days without working for money," Malik asks Galban when they have settled into their new apartment. "And who was that guy you were with back at the cafe? Man, you really owe me an explanation." Malik adds as he rests his back against the wall and folds his arms.
"Do I owe you one?"
"Yes!"
"Okay. You really want to know where I got the money, right? Last time I checked, I can be anywhere I want with no trouble. So, when I need money, I know where to go and get it. I guess that answers your curiosity." Galban says and pours himself a cup of coffee.
"OMG! I hope you don't mean stea..." Malik gasps when he understand
"Shh! Don't let the cat out of the bag." Galban quotes, making Malik burst into a round of uncontrollable laughter.
"Cat out of the bag?! What the hell?" Malik shouts and laughs while Galban keeps sipping his coffee, ignoring the fact that Malik is poking fun at him.
"And Mark is an interesting guy, unlike you," Galban ridicules Malik, who then gives Galban an unpleasant frown. Galban picks up a remote and switches the TV on, which displays Breaking News. Both of them quieten down to listen.
"Earlier today, when some armed robbers wreak havoc at the city Star Bank, which leads to a furious car chase between the cops and the robbers. They are reported to have gotten into an accident. One of the officers at the scene reports that he sees a young man, around 20 years old, at the scene, but the man runs away to avoid interrogation..." Galban switches it off again before the News ends.
"You are the one with an explanation now. So, tell me EVERYTHING," Galban says with total focus as Malik begins to narrate.
When it is around 10 pm that night, Luck is busy designing his comic on his laptop. He has pillars of comic books next to him and an anatomy study textbook.
There is a knock on the door, and the person invades the room before Luck can ask or permit the person to come in. A young lady around Luck's age, dressed in a crop top and bum shorts, stands at the door, chewing her gum, making annoying sounds with it.
"I wonder what you will learn to stop with all of these childish comic trash. Do something profitable with the laptop instead of coloring cartoons. Arrgh!" She spits with disgust and irritation.
"Says the person who spends the whole day locked in Mama's basement, thinking she knows all. So, tell me, Anabelle, what is that profitable thing you have ever done? No, wait, let me guess... acting as an annoying prick," Luck insults her, and she almost starts sobbing.
"How dare you! Mom's going to hear about this, and you will get punished," She threatens.
"Go, lie to Mom again like you always do. I know she will believe you, she always did. Same as everyone else in this house. So, go cry to your Mama, Anabelle-y," Luck says with no fear as she dashes out of the room in rage.
" I think I was able to press her red button today". Luck mutters to himself when he suddenly hears his name being called from the livingroom. "This is going to be a long punishment night".