All Chapters of FIRE CRACKER : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“So…” I trailed off absentmindedly, trying to find colorful words to express how I felt “You kidnapped me?” “Not exactly,” Mr. Disney said as he placed a cup of coffee in front of me and sat opposite me with another cup of coffee in his hands. I sighed. “So, then what is it? Cause if you want money, which I highly doubt… I’ve got none” I announced hysterically as I raised my hands in surrender “And- and if you are some sort of- of organ remover then please at least tell me how and where I am going to die, make sure to hit my head first because I do not want to be awake while you are cutting me open-” “Miss hasty-” “No, seriously I mean it,” I said as I licked my lips and stared into his beautiful blue eyes, his dark fringe fell right above his eyes and his pointed nose seemed to fit so perfectly on his face. “No, cause um, if- if I’m going to die then I at least have to know how? when? Why? Who’s going to d

I glanced between the two men, The one who handed me the blank cheque looked to be in his late forties, His hair was styled back and you could tell it had been dyed recently, A cigarette sat loosely at the side of his lips as he stared at me in expectation. I licked my lips and discreetly tapped my foot against the ground. I tried to gauge the situation because this sounded like some cliche part of a movie I watched a few months ago. Cause, let's face it, who randomly offers someone a blank cheque in exchange for working with them. It's either this man was filthy rich or just dumb. "Look, You don't have to make a decision right now." The man's voice sounded heavy but not demanding. There was something about this man that just felt so familiar. I was certain I had never seen this man before, but something about him was just so— "You can decide tomorrow and come to my company and tell us your decision," The man continued and handed me a file,

“I always knew you were a bit insane but this…” My mother said as she narrowed her eyes at me “this is a lot, even for you.” “Don’t treat me like I am crazy, I knew about the arguments you had.” Alice visibly tensed at my words. “The yelling, the whispers all of the stares you gave each other. I knew something was wrong. Did you think you were that discreet with your affairs?” “All I can gather from this is that you were a nosy little brat.” She retorted and tried to walk away but I pulled her back, she spun around and glared at me. “Your party was his last chance to salvage it all…” I continued. “But then you murdered him,” I said in a pained tone. “How could you do that ALICE? He was your husband, the only man who had treated you like royalty, who had loved you… loved me! Yet you killed him! You took him away from us!” I vocalized. “I wasn’t the one who killed him okay!” She snapped and her eyes filled with tears. “I loved Derek to the moon and back,” she added “besides, didn’t y

“Rye!” I cried as I ran over to her, the driver had sped off, leaving Rye heaving on the ground. My eyes frantically scanned her over, fear clawing on my thoughts. Her skin was pale and she looked like she could die at any moment.“Somebody help me! Someone, please help! My sister is dying!” I begged as years filled my eyes. This was not supposed to happen, it wasn’t supposed to be like this, I didn't want her to get hurt, I just needed answers! “All of this...” Rye heaved in a broken tone as her pale blue orbs glared at me “all of this is your fault, leave...” she croaked out as blood leaked from the sides of her lips.“Someone help!” I cried out. My voice cracked and I felt myself stand up at a pace I never knew I could and run after a nurse I saw passing “Please, help me! My sister is dying! Please!” I begged in a desperation-soaked tone. The nurse nodded frantically, glanced at Rye, and immediately went to alert other nurses who brought a stretcher and wheeled her in. I rushed aft

I went silent after those words left my mouth. My eyes stared absentmindedly at the road and a tear fell down my cheeks. My throat suddenly became dry and I resisted the urge to bite on my already blistered lips.It felt like I was taking a million steps back, but giving in was so much easier than hanging on. I was so sick and tired of having to do it all. Trying to be better every single time. I felt sorry for Derek, but right now it felt like this was the only solution to all my problems."Are you still there or did you chicken out?" Martin's husky tone dragged me black to reality, I blinked and picked up the phone that had slipped from my hands at some point."I'm right here," I confirmed in a steady tone."We've got some new ones and they are really good— Well, as long as you can afford them.""Do you have anything that can make me forget everything?" Gosh. My hands trembled and I felt like I was betraying myself."As I said, only if you can afford it," Martin replied with a chuck