I got back to my apartment with Jasmine and she was still terrified about what happened
Along the way she kept asking me who did it? And why our apartment?
I tried to dodge the question but that little girl was way to persistent
And rightfully so
I can't imagine an innocent kid coming home finding their place all messed up
Anyways before I left the apartment, you know after murdering that home wrecker
I made sure I cleaned up the crime scene
Which was way harder than I thought
I mean sure I've done this before but…
This was an apartment complex
And also it was in my living room
But I made sure I got rid of the body and cleaned up the apartment like nothing ever happened.
Even Jasmine was surprised *laughing*
I also sent an anonymous mail to the guy's family
I did some digging and
?Turns out he was working at a huge tech company
…Or at least he was
He was also a gambling addict
And “Addict” is just putting it lightly
He used the company's renovation funds to play a horse racing and lost
He was fired after that
3 months ago earlier
He met up with some shady people and was doing odd jobs like selling drugs,
helping goons import firearms and others
Soon he became a hitman too
But not a very good one
(should've just stick with the drugs dealing, buddy)
He later met Ed and just hired him to trash my house and leave
But am guessing his greedy ass wanted to finish me off for a better payroll
*sigh weakly* play stupid games you win stupid prizes
He also
Lived with his wife while his daughter is in UK completing her studies
?
In the mail
?I explained what happened and how he loved his family till the very end
Sure his habits got the best of him but deep down
He still cared about the ones he loved the most. (relatable)
?
?Of course, I also added how deeply sorry I was too.
Not like they would care but still
?
Anyways me and Jasmine were just settling in
But she still asked me who trashed our apartment?
I just told her it was some pranksters from the Internet
And assured her that they won't be coming back
But…, she said while yanking on my shirt slightly. Why did big brother say that Jasmine should go to Jasmine’s friend's house?
So I could talk to the pranksters, I said while patting her head, and tell them not to do this ever again.
Not like he's gonna do it again anyways
But Jasmine
She's still had that worried look on her
Which made me kinda
…sad?
Is that what you guys call it?
Hey, Jaja, I said while crouching down to talk to her. Do you trust your big brother?
Of course, she replied immediately. Jasmine always trusts Big brother.
Then you should trust me when I say nobody is gonna mess up our apartment again or harm my lil Jasmine, I said while putting both my hands on her shoulders
Then
she gave me a surprise hug
Man…
Being an older brother or sibling is already tough when your parents are out of the picture
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But being able to come back home and see your little ones happy because of your sacrifices
It just brings me joy and hope
Anyways after that day I had upgrade the security
Adding another lock won't do it for too long
But I'll figure something out eventually
And we can't afford to move again
?Not because of the money but because of Jasmine
?
?She’s finally making friends at school
?So moving away will be so selfish of me
?
?Besides moving away won't guarantee safety anyways
If I know Eddie, he will still find me nonetheless
?
?Big brother, she said still in the hug. I feel sleepy
?
?But you haven't eaten anything yet, I replied pulling out of the hug
?
?Jasmine doesn't feel hungry, she replied arms folded with a bossy voice
?
?And why is Jasmine not hungry? I replied, Y’know going to bed without food in your tummy is not good
?
?Jasmine knows, but she has lost her appetite, she said while patting her belly
?
?Okay, Ms. “I lost my appetite” I said while standing up and stretching a bit
?If you eventually get hungry, there's a leftover pizza in the fridge with some soda
?
?She gasps, is it with bacon?
?
?Maybe, I replied with a smirk. But since you're not hungry
?
?Wait, she said. can Jasmine have One slice please…
How can I say no to that adorable face
So we popped the frozen pizza in the microwave and got the living room ready
Jasmine was devouring the pizza like it was an eating contest
?Can’t blame her
Jaja loves bacon pizza
?
?I asked her about school
And she asked me about work, etc.
We were playing around with the food
With Jaja trying to eat the whole slice in one bite
(Don't get any funny ideas, you freaks)
?
Anyways…
?After our silly little pizza dinner
?I followed Jasmine to her room that night and she said she didn't want to stay alone tonight
?Saying she was still scared of the pranksters
?
?Jaja, I said, holding the door open. What did I say either?
?Nobody is gonna harm you because your big brother is here
?
?Jasmine knows, she said while sitting on her bed. but... can't Jasmine just stay in big brother's room tonight?
?
?No Jasmine. I replied, almost closing the door. you're a big girl now, you can sleep alone in YOUR room
?
?But Jasmine wants to stay with BIG BROTHER, she replied while banging her hands on her bed
?
I ?Sighed
?Fine, just make sure you turn off your alarm early this time
?
?Yes sir, she replied while jumping out of bed
At this point
I should rent out her bedroom to guests
Because this isn't even the first time she slept in my room
Am not mad about it but come on
she's almost 13
She should have her own privacy
Even from me
And plus
If she stay in my room for too long
It's not gonna take time before she figures out something is fishy about her Big brother
I already hid my weapons under the floorboards
And some in my coats in my closet
(just in case)
Sigh
But hey…
I can't complain
So me and Jasmine went to bed together
And I was already beat so I wasted no time falling asleep
Finally it was morning and it's time to go to work
(Yippee *in a tired SpongeBob voice*)
But I had to drop off Jasmine at school
Can't risk her taking the bus today
After that I was riding my motorcycle to work and then I stopped to buy gas
I was waiting for my tank to fill up while reading a “Captain Space” comic
Then I heard a noise in front
I lower my comic down to see
a couple arguing
Yeah
A huge dude and a lady
They were arguing because of the car keys or something like that
I didn't care to be honest
I already have too much drama in my life already
But something caught my eye
The guy hand was in his pocket since the argument started
And if I know anything about shady people sticking their hands in their pockets
It's not something good
Before I know it
He got dangerous close to her
I thought maybe
Just maybe
This was gonna stop eventually
but then..
I saw the guy grabbing the lady arm tightly
And everyone around me were just watching the whole thing
While Some were filming
and nobody was stepping in
This town…
Everyone is a bunch of puss
Not even a single soul could step in and stop this
Oh Well…
If nobody's going help
Then do it yourself
As I walk towards them
The dude was still holding her arm
yelling at her
So loud that everyone could hear him
YOU STILL WANNA CALL ME IMMATURE AGAIN?
YOU BITCH, the Douchbag said still holding her arm
Can we do this somewhere?
said the woman kinda angry
We're in public, Freddy,
That never stopped me before, said the douchbag while using his other hand to grab her other arm
Hey, I said nonchalantly. That's not how you hold a lady
Oh, he said, still dragging her with him. A stranger is trying to tell me how to treat my woman, fuck off freeloader.
This doesn't concern you
You're right, I replied grabbing his arm off of the lady's. But am not just gonna sit and watch you abuse this lady
Do you even know what she did, you asshole? He said trying break my grip
Now Let go of my hand
But even with all that muscle on him
he actually not that strong to pull my hand off
I thought this only happens in movies *light chuckle*
So I turned
stepped in
or…out?
(didn't pay attention in self defense class, sorry)
Then got this douchbag on my back
And BOOM
I one arm slammed that fucker to the ground
Everyone around us gasped in shock
some even stopped filming after that
Am guessing they were not expecting me to take him down that easily
(Too bad)
The guy got up, smiling?
and said he was impressed
and I quote…
“Requested that we have a cage fight together for da lady”
That was seriously the last thing I was expecting to hear on a Monday morning
Before I could even say anything
Not like I could form a sentence that actually makes sense to what he just asked
A guy in a suit told him that they have to leave and fast
Am guessing this is his manager
Alright, the Douchbag said, Kris (The lady) come we're taking an Uber
No she's not, I replied as I stand in front of her. She will get her own Uber
That's sweet, the manager replied boldly. but she has to come with my client for an important interview and if she fails to come with him, there will be consequences
Now that…
That made my blood boil
But before I could say anything
She just held my hand and shake her head
I felt…Defenseless
she doesn't want my help?
Why?
The douch called her over like an owner would do with his pet
They walked away as she put her head down
Probably in shame
I…I kinda felt sorry for her
But hey it's her life
And I already got a lot
ON MY plate
But still
I just hope she doesn't get hurt by that asshole
Less likely but still
I just hope she's safe…
My watch beeped and it's a realized
*Sigh* I still had to go to work that day
And my boss is gonna scold me because I left early yesterday
…Worst day to leave my gun at home, for real
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