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Chapter 2 - Chapter 001 : The Day Before

Radio:

 "Okay everybody welcome to the segment we call , "What's 

Happening in the World" where we speak about news, trends and conspiracy around the world. 

"Now, this is an interesting one, American onlyfans model Tish xx has broken record previously held by British Only fan model Tanya Black 

By sleeping with 2000 men in 24 hours.

" hahaha, that is….. interesting indeed John, 

Well, that's America for yah, always the best no matter the sport. .

Hah– hahahahaha" Stop it John….Your killing me" he laughed uncontrollably.

".....Okay George, let's get back on topic"

"Uh…uh… give.me…a second…"

Okay… what's next?

"Now, this is more of a conspiracy than a fact, but it is alleged that China for the past three weeks after a series of violent acts many believe is caused by an unknown drug, is under a national state of emergency."

"....Hmmm''

"What you thinking george?"

"It is China we're talking about, some truth could be to it." he said in his strong Texas accent.

"...I am not sure myself , but you might, be onto something."

*****

—Beep

"That will be, $15"

Mark fumbled in his pocket.

" 5… 10…15"

He stretched his hand over the counter and handed the cashier the cash.

"Thank you for shopping"

—ding

Mark exited the store and walked to his house that was 5 minutes away.

He entered the house and headed straight to his room.

He was tempted to just boot up the pc and game all night, but hell if he would spend two weeks without any electronics again for missing assignments.

After 1 hour Mark finally completed all his homeworks, so he booted up the pc and opened up warzone.

—- bzzzzzzz

Mark's phone vibrated aggressively, even though the phone was face down, he already knew who it was.

"Good evening mom"

"Good evening son, you reached home safe?"

" yes mom"

"Completed your assignments"

"Yes mom"

"Okay good, ensure to be in bed by 9:00pm , the latest"

"Okay… mom," he said in an annoyed tone.

" and remember that Mrs.Betty will be checking on you from time to time, and she's also willing to stay the night if you're not comfortable by yourself ."

" How many times am gonna tell you mom, I am not scared"

"Okay Mr. am not a kid anymore, suit yourself, am going to get back to work now so bye, love you.

" bye, love you too mom"

—beep

As his mother stated Mrs. Betty came by and checked on Mark a few times, but he still went to bed at 11:00pm.

At 6:00 am Mark's alarm yelled in his ears, he quickly sprung up, using all his might — he smacked it.

He then took a minute or two, playing his favourite game, why should I get out of this comfortable, soft, cushioning bed and go to school.

Mark eventually got out of bed and headed for the bathroom, on his way he stopped and peek through the crack of his mom door, she was out cold, still in her uniform.

After he peed, he went downstairs to grab something to eat, but there his breakfast was, neatly packed in the fridge.

He sighed,Why does she do this to herself? At this point she is not even human.

Mark ate his microwaved breakfast , brushed his teeth, took a bath and headed for school.

Mark reached school 7:30 am, but for some reason students were already shouting.

But Mark was used to this, he has been here for 5 years after all — September would make 6

.

After using the ear bud to block out all the happenings around him, Mark finally made it to his class.

He took a deep breath then pushed the door open, with his head lower he hastily headed to his seat.

 

Why do I feel so awkward … It's like everyone is just staring at me.

Finally, Mark reached his seat right in the middle section of the class.

After sitting, he took a minute to gather his nerves…. then instantly began to doom scroll on tiktok.

After getting bored of that, he hopped on battle legends.

Oh crap, I totally forgot last night was the update John is gonna be on my as— [Door swings open]

"Maaaark!"

What the heeell, bro!.

How could you leave me hanging like that, I told you as you reach home to hop on and not only that, when I called and text you didn't answer or reply!!!.

"Okay, Okay,Okay! stop the shouting and let me explain" Mark yelled at him feeling embarrassed.

So now listen, when I got home I instantly started doing my assignments, cause you know, what happened last time.

"Oh yeah…the grounded thing"

"Yeah."

"But what about the calls and the texts?"

"I was getting to that, So, you know when you're gaming right, notis always popup, so I turned off all notifications to apps such as whatsapp and instagram, so…. Yeah that's it.".

"Okay bro I get it, but let's game now before devotion"

John is one of the three persons I would call a friend at school, he's one of those nerdy kids that's chill with everyone because of his hilarious humour.

Mark and John gamed for about 30 minutes until devotion, The first sessions went by then lunch and so the second and soon school was over.

Wasting no time Mark headed straight home.

[Door opens]

"Good evening! son." Mark's mom greeted him as she wiped the kitchen counter.

"Good evening mom."

"Everything fine, you enjoyed your day?"

"Yes mom everything is fine, how was your day?"

"You know it wasn't too bad, but it would be much better if I didn't have to use half of it and get the house tidy."

" Sorry mom."

"No sweety it's okay, it's my duty to keep the house tidy, don't worry about it, you know what, dinner is almost ready just go upstairs and hang up your bag."

Mark did just as he was told and came down back for dinner, he and his mom chatted and giggled over dinner and shared interesting things they had come across throughout the week.

As his mom was picking up the dishes, she suddenly asked.

"Now that we spoke about birthdays, You remember, right?"

"Yes,mom"

"Okay, I was just checking, you are free to head to your room if you want to. I will take care of the dishes."

"Okay ." he said in a low tone.

When Mark reached his room, he picked up the picture on his bedside table.

He stared at it for a few minutes, it was his mother and his father who was holding 2 year old Mark, as he was seated on a bike smiling.

I don't even know why I get sad looking at him, it was not like I really got to know the guy. MOm said he loved us though, but clearly, he loved the bike more, and that's why it took him…

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