IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE

'…they're really good at acting, one playing good cop; the other bad cop' I sighed.

By the way best friend didn't give up and continued the show, she told Khushi "The snow can't last that long. Starve for a few meals and use it to seduce Ashok, wouldn't that be a big win?"

 Although Khushi heard this, my response still infuriated her "Why did this bootlicker suddenly start ignoring me? He wasn't like this before". 

Her friend could only sigh; she was also wondering why my attitude towards her underwent such a drastic change. But that didn't last long as she soon realized something and told Khushi "We've lost one boot licker so be it; don't we still have others?"

Khusi's eyes lit up; then she immediately called other bootlicker Anuj. The poor fool hurried over with large and small bags of supplies claiming that this was all the food he had left.

Because of this Khushi was 'touched'; she then played the 'you're a good person' card- most guys fall this a lot. 

She went "Thank you so much Anuj, you're a really good person". But before Anuj could express his loyalty- as per simp script- her best friend promptly closed the door- they've clearly practiced this trick before.

In no time 3 more days had passed; the heavy snow as still falling non-stop- I was munching on a juicy drumstick and looking at the time.

I thought "The real drama is about to begin in 5, 4, 3, 2… 1" just like that, the entire neighborhood plunged into darkness; neighbors stepping out of their homes asking each other whether they had electricity or not… the water supply followed shortly after.

Now with water and electricity cut off ; air conditioning no longer functioned and heat systems failed… it was genuinely going to get cold enough to kill- if you don't have a generator like I did that is… lucky for them some did.

After I was done munching I went to the basement complex and turned on the generator- I didn't want to reveal the solar panels yet.

Auntie Evelyn from the neighborhood committee was shivering while holding her grandson. She never expected the snow to last so long; then a message came into the group chat- not the community chat- it was a post titled: 

Once in 500,000 years Advent of the Global blizzard.

In summary to post talked about how nuclear testing of the new world's largest reactor when awry and triggered a global nuclear winter, which due to coincidence in time reset the planets climatic cycle; causing an ice age, which meteorological experts had predicted to hit the earth thousands of years from now to strike early.

It also said we might be on the brink of a mass extinction event; several major cities in the country have already been overrun. Everyone must stockpile more supplies… 

After reading the message, Auntie Evelyn was shocked. She never imagined the snow disaster would be this serious, it was at that moment-she knew she fucked up… just kidding- what she really did was hatch a plan.

She wanted to trick everyone into giving her their food, before they receive the news. So she promptly posted a message in the owner group telling everyone not to worry.

She also messaged "This disaster is temporary workers are currently repairing the water and power outage. Officials have issued an on order that, due to these extraordinary circumstances the neighborhood committee will conduct unified management of the food and other resources of all property owners anyone who does not co-operate will be arrested and interrogated by the police".

Abhay began to curse, expressing his dissatisfaction, but although he had a lot of underlings he dared not confront the police.

Meanwhile Auntie Evelyn continued "Due to the severe impact of the blizzard on lives of the residents, the committee has decided to collect supplies from each owner and distribute them uniformly to help us all get through this crisis."- I laughed because it was the same old trick as in my previous life.

Just like in that life Auntie Evelyn sent me a private message "Ash you usually work in a warehouse; you must have hoarded a lots of food right? Besides, you bought three truckloads of stuff last time. Everyone is in trouble now and it's your turn to do your part after the crisis we will certainly repay you"- sigh, this old hag's hands were also dirty in the previous life… just you wait.

I replied with a voice message "That's great! I actually just ran out of supplies at home. Auntie Evelyn when you collect the supplies, please do make sure you share some with me."

My message almost made her explode "This kid had hoarded several truckloads of supplies. How could he possibly run out so soon?"

Unfortunately she and her grandson were depending on my supplies, so she swallowed her anger and kindly replied "Ashok my dear, this is an order from the organization you must comply. Once the snow disaster is over I will definitely report your good deeds to the committee"

Seeing her message I laughed, if I in my previous life I might have believed her lies-but not this time. I replied "Auntie I'm not lying to you, I really don't have anything to eat at home. Why don't you take the lead and send me a few packets of instant noodles. Thank you!"

I guess Auntie Evelyn could no longer restrain herself; she furiously retorted "Ash refusing to hand over your supplies is the same as opposing the organization. I will definitely report you to the organization for disciplinary action"

I suddenly felt the urge to mock her so I voice messaged "You say you represent the government? You're neither a civil servant nor a public institution staff… what can you do?"

I didn't feel satisfied so I sent another "Why don't you ascend to heaven. It's okay for you to show off normally, but now that things are like this. You still think you're important?"

Auntie Evelyn got so angry that she almost smashed her phone "This little brat dares to talk to me like that. I'm a leader in the community…"

So after failing to get any advantage from me, Auntie Evelyn turned her attention to other homeowners thinking 'It doesn't matter who I can deceive as long as I can deceive some of them'

Two days quickly passed; under Auntie Evelyn's coaxing a few homeowners actually sent their supplies to her home. Looking at this I sneered in my heart 'what a bunch of fools, believing in something as foolish 'equal distribution' in this post-apocalyptic world'.

More time passed and the whole world plunged into chaos. Without enough supplies they would die soon. Many homeowners began to tag Auntie Evelyn in the group chat they were demanding the supplies that she said would be distributed evenly.

Auntie Evelyn merely scoffed at the messages 'What a bunch of idiots, these supplies were obtained through my hard work. How could I possibly give them away so easily?' 

Her phone rang and she was about to cut the call thinking it was one of the people who helped give her 'donations'. But when she saw that it was Abhay, she broke out in cold sweat.

'What does he want with me' she thought. Picking up the call she tried to give him a cordial greeting, but on the other end of the line Abhay replied "Auntie Evelyn you have quite a method; you've actually deceived everyone's supplies into your home."

Auntie Evelyn tried feigning innocence saying it was the arrangement of the community committee, and she was just doing her duty. But Abhay cut her off saying "Perfect! Over 15 of us here are waiting for you to distribute the supplies" 

Auntie Evelyn coughed lightly- probably chocking on her words "Ahem, these supplies haven't been sorted out yet. Some homeowners also haven't handed in their supplies. We can't start distributing them yet…"

The second she said that Abhay along with his underlings burst into her house- how long did he wait outside for? I don't know?

Seeing this Auntie Evelyn turned pale, she screamed "How dare you break into a civilian house, is there no law anymore!?"

Abhay responded with the premium bitch treatment… a slap! He then accused 

"You think you've been lawful deceiving everyone else of their supplies? I act in the name of justice today…"- meanwhile I watched the scene on the surveillance drone cheerfully eating Butter Popcorn. The dog fight was finally about to begin; then it hit me… if watching alone is fun sharing it with others would be even better

To Be Continued