Nate is a resilient and street smart twenty four years old who know very well how to run and hide from the many loan shark he owed money to.

He struggled each day to put food in his empty stomach but always exceeding in avoiding being caught by the relentless men after him.

That was until Nate's luck ran out when he was caught by the viper's son.

Kai is only nineteen years old but wildly known for being the son of the notorious loan shark, the viper, who has the reputation of being vicious and evil to the core.

Kai is just as ruthless as he obediently follow every order given to him by his father without objection.

However, kai puts his own life in danger when he goes against his malicious father for the very first time when he doesn't kill or torture Nick when he catches him.

Instead he makes an arrangement with him that Nate simply can't refuse which involves taking care of a hyperactive small boy with hazel eyes named zekey.

WARNING ⚠️ : Gore , violence, offensive language , sexual encounters, mature content.

    READ WITH CAUTION PLEASE ......

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Nate pov....>

" Does it actually work ? i will give you ten dollars."

" hm, give me twenty then it's all yours." I agreed without hesitation at the sweaty man behind the broken down, glass counter who did not seem to be convinced with the ugly portable radio in his hands.

he was inspecting here and there with a suspicious glance but wasn't sure he would make a profit out of selling it again so i had to keep lying.

That was the only way i was going to have money to eat today.

Selling junk at a places like this was a part of getting a bit of extra money in my pocket.

Usually it was Melvin who sit here and gives me a little more for the things not worth the money since he knew my situation but that lucky bas*rd was somewhere in Cancun right now.

So i was stuck here negotiating with this know it all loser.

" This not worth even fifteen dollars. It has been broken switches and the antenna is slightly bended," I was stuck listening to everything i already knew as I glanced around at the crappy items put on display that are equally as shitty as portable radio and being sold for ridiculously amount of money.

" Okay, I get it. The radio is a piece of sh*t but Cut me some slack here. what's the best you can do?" i got straight to the point and wanting nothing more than to leave this place that was humid and reeked of cigarettes.

This older, over sweating man with only a white tank top leaned in and put the radio on counter as his tired eyes watching me carefully.

His disgustingly grim while he looked at the areas of my body that wasn't normal to look at during a conversation was letting me know right away what he was doing.

" You got a pretty face. How bad do you want those twenty dollars ? I heard you are some homeless guy with a huge amount of dept who runs around from loan sharks."

His words almost made me gag and punch him at the same time as I snatched my broken radio back.

" i would starve to death." I looked at him right in the eyes when i replied then walked out of the nasty place before I got some disease.

I walked away and cursed while I threw away the radio in trash can overfilled with junk.

It didn't worked at all nowadays. My neighbour was the one who give it to me and tried to make it look passable for some cash but his work for nothing.

I anxiously bit the inside of my check and crossed the street to get to work before they fired me for being late again.

Today was shittier than most days but i had to keep going on no matter what.

"Hey, are you Nate?" Before I could respond to the deep voice behind me, I was grabbed aggressively by the arm.

All I had to do was to stare at these two suspicious looking guy before yanking my arm out of the tight grip then running as fast as my feet allow me.

" That fast fu*ker ! Get him! " i heard one yell in rage to confirm that they were from some loan shark that were sent after me for not paying what I owed.

This was the ordinary.

Nate pov.....>

I forget how many loan sharks I had borrowed from by now and I still didn't pay them back.

They sent these morons who gave themselves out with their flashy clothes and dark sunglasses all the time so i knew how to avoid or run away from them.

It was probably why I have a lean body from all the running i did.

If they caught me then it was game over for me and I just could not let that happen yet...

There was no point in running towards my apartment so I was chased for a good ten minutes through abandoned alleyways amd other place that had no people around.

I knew my ways around the streets but man was this exhausting and painful.

My feet felt like I was stepping on lava and my chest feels tight from my heavy breathing.

Having no real food in my stomach only made it worse since I always felt nausea and sick when i stopped running.

I hid inside a park bathroom and stepped on the top of the disgusting toilet so my feet wouldn't be seen as I tried my best to ease my hard breathing.

The pounding in my heart let me know how hard my heart beating from all the running and fear I felt for not wanting to get caught and possibly tortured by these men for the money i did not have.

" fu*k, that son of a bi*ch got away again.! Our boss going to kill us for sure this time." the echo of the guy was heard outside the public toilet i was hiding in, causing me to almost slip from my spot but i put hands on the wall of the stall to keep myself from falling.

it was overwhelming anxiety to have to wait and see if they went away or come back to check again inside.

" I can't run anymore man.. he's too fast and we lost him.! What are we going to do!?" My worst fear come true when their voices got closer and louder when their heavy footsteps entered this nasty bathroom.

I held my breathes for a couple of time then let out as short breathes since I couldn't hold it anymore.

i saw their shoes walked by the stall I was in and luckily they only check to see legs but didn't bother to check inside completely.

Their stupidity saved me.

" we have to report it regardless. let's go before we get unwanted attention."

I let out a shaky breath of sigh then waited a good ten minutes before stepping down from the toilet , being caution when i left the bathroom.

There was no way I am going to go to work now since I was late and most likely fired already.

I rushed to leave and was caution that no one was following me as I run back home.

I live in a rundown apartment in an even worse shitty apartment complex where the rooms were occupied by individuals that had seen negativity of outside world and were down on their luck too.

I went up to the stairs to the second floor and passed through the apartment rooms until I got to mine.

I heard a loud music , arguing and other obnoxious noises echoing throughout this small area muffled in these rooms.

I unlocked my door and had no time to react when I was brutally grabbed then put in a choke hold.

The cold feeling of a gun being pointed to the side of my head made me curse at the world.

Sh*t

It was more guys sent from the loan shark or some intruder.

Either way, I was fu*ked.

The one holding me with his big hand around my holding a gun on my head was far from kind as his grip felt like he was ready to snap my neck anytime.

i honestly wasn't afraid to die but it would be an inconvenient for sure.

This man resembling Hulk with his strength closed the door shut while i notice what a mess my tiny kitchen and living room now was as another stranger dressed in all black was appeared from my bedroom with an axe.

I was truly hoping and praying it was only going to be used for intimating.

These guys were new and not the ones i manage to escape from awhile ago so I don't have any idea who their boss was but that was quickly answered when my eyes landed on him when he stepped out of my room next with the little money I had hidden.

It was like I had stopped breathing for few seconds as my brain kept screaming at me how we had truly fucked up if he was here in person.

My fear kept increasing when two other men followed with face masks covering their faces except their emotionless eyes.

One was dress in all black suit while the other was in a white one.

i heard they were both expert in killing and making people suffer without any evidence behind.

Professional assassins for sure ...

They were referred to as ' dark and white demons ' that follow him wherever he went.

"No wonder you keep running around like some rat. This is just pathetic. it's makes me wants to actually donate you." the young mysterious, polished man spoke as i swallowed hard when I kept thinking about all the rumours I heard about him.

He was called a son of a viper for a reason in these streets and everyone knows why.

His father is a bloodthirsty loan shark that had no problem on lending money to anyone who asked but it is like signing a deal with the devil since he wouldn't hold back from doing cruel and gruesome punishments to those who didn't repay him.

It doesn't matter what's your age, gender, status, race you were nor what sad story you had.

He would get back what was his and attack like a viper injecting all the poison in his victims with no regret or remorse.

He was known as ' Mister S ' who sent his son when someone like me kept hiding out for years since his son is just as relentless in getting back his money.

His name was kai, this spoiled brat is only nineteen but that never stopped him from following his father's footsteps.

kai was no doubt an attractive guy with his black , thick hair jelled back and his dark eyes that could easily intimidate someone to stares away as quickly as possible when making eye contact.

Not to mention he have a deep dimple on each of his cheek and had a tall figure that prove he work out and wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty.

He wore expensive suit that tailored specifically for him while his shoes polished to perfection as an all gold watch rested on his wrist.

However, he had a clear scar under his eyes but it's just added to his attractiveness.

I heard these similar comments from many females and even males around this apartment complex but seeing him as a person was whole different level.

they avoided making deals with him and his father but here i am , paying to the consequences for not listening to what people said..

But I was left no other choice , i needed this money.

"Thank you for coming back to earth." this rude kid said while snapping his fingers infront of my face.

" give me a few more days and i will pay you back." i tried to negotiate and holding onto the rough hand still around my neck that it made it hard to even speak properly.

Kai let out a mocking chuckled and threw my money on floor like it was nothing." please amuse me , how are you , who lives in a dump like this, going to payback ten thousand dollars by tomorrow?not even you sold your *** to other men would you be able to accomplish that. Why don't we just settle this now and let me cut off your arm and both legs. I believe it's a fair trade." he approached me and made the other guy with an axe force my arm out.

Panic immediately set in as I naturally tried to get away even though I was trapped but everything he said was true.

there was no way i am getting that money anytime soon with the little I made from minimum wage jobs i could get.

If I lose my legs and arm, it will be even more difficult.

"Kill me instead."i begged instead which made kai glare at me with his cold eyes that were warning me he was ready to see blood.

" i would rather see you suffer." he shuts me down And for a moment I thought i was going to lose my limbs until his phone began to ring.

He deeply exhaled and took out his phone from his inner suit pocket and answered the phone with a quick and annoyed " what ? I am working."

I faintly heard the female voice on the other end speaking but Kai just rolled his eyes at what she was saying.

" if he's feeling sick call his pediatrician, other than that I am not going to be home for the next few days so stop calling me unless it's truly an emergency." he hanged up without a care and messed up his fixed hair when he ran his fingers through it.

He focused back on me and was silent for a moment like he was thinking about what to do.

I couldn't help feeling small under his chilling spine glare that inspected me from head to toe.

it was difficult to believe I was four years older than him and here he was deciding what to do with my life.

" Release him." he ordered that giant thing still holding me.

I rubbed my sore neck as kai stares " I will pick you up here tomorrow at 5 in the afternoon." leaving me dumbfounded not knowing what he meant.

He took his time walking towards the door only to snap his fingers without turning back.

I instantly gasping for air as i was punched and beaten to the floor where several kicks have me shielding my body with my hands until it was all over.

I was left in painful coughs as kai stood there watching with his arms crossed." that's only a taste for what awaits you if i don't see you here tomorrow." he finished threatening and left out of the door.

His minions followed shortly behind him, leaving me bloody mess on my own apartment floor.

i forced myself up and made sure they were gone.

My next door neighbour, Miss Lisa, opened her door and wasn't seem happy about all the loud noises.

She had thick glasses that made her eyes looked wide and obviously too big for her wrinkled face.

Her flowery gown almost reached her fluffy slippers as she walked closer to me.

" What is it with all the fighting? can't an old women watch a boxing match in peace ?" she complaint as her small barking dog appears as well.

" i apologise Miss Lisa, it seems i get myself into trouble with a loan shark and was face to face with the viper's son." i quickly answered and wiped at my bloody nose.

Miss Lisa's face turned into sour expression with the mention of kai and his father then understand why i have bloody nose and a complete mess.

"This boy is a replica, if not worse, of that greedy Sinister man. I heard they yanked out all teeth of a woman that lives around here who owes them money. Poor girl hasn't been the same since then." she grumbled in disgust.

I wiped my nose and didn't feel better hearing this story, specially since i don't know what the hell was waiting for me tomorrow.

Then I saw kai coming back up the stairs without his two followers as he came to stand infront of us with his menacing stare and a very dominant presence.

I feared he returned just to cut me up and not to be bothered by me anymore.

" leave him alone! he's a good man who tries to work hard to make it on his own without anyone's help ! He doesn't deserve your crap !" Miss Lisa defended me which i highly appreciate but I did not want her to get involved.

" don't make me kill your dog." was all kai has to say to make miss lisa rushing back to her apartment with her little chihuahua in her hands.

" I only came back because I wanted to let you know that I was informed about something that might make you think twice about escaping from me. You have a sister name penelop who lives far from here. If you decided to run away i won't come after you anymore. Instead your sister will take your place and I will make my mission to track her down. I will personally stained my own hands with her blood while i slices her throat wide open. Understood?" kai held no emotions on his face nor in his eyes as his dark eyes did not leave my eyes as he spoke those dark horrid words.

Fear swept through me as horrible waves as i was well aware he kept his promises.

" yes..." i response, receiving a content look from him.

" good." he turned around and walked away.

The urge to punch at his taunting handsome face was itching at me but I had to stay calm as I watch him leave.

this was indeed one of the shittiest day ever....

NATE POV...>

    i wiped my sweaty forehead with the back of my hand and couldn't wait to be done with this wet and disgusting mess.

   this tight space was hot and uncomfortable to work in but it was the only place that is close to where I lived that didn't care I have a criminal record.

   I worked hard washing the last set of dishes and made sure they were sparkling clean before I went to have my lunch.

   I was only able to afford a slice of melon bread from a bakery down the street from this tiny restaurant.

    I usually got banana and pecan bread but that was over my budget at the moment.

    There was no point being upset about it since today's the day kai was no doubt going to chop me into tiny pieces and bury me somewhere no one would ever find my body.

   Oh well.....

    I was going to initially get on a bus and leave right away but I was not expecting him to know about my sister.

  Now I was glued to this town until I took my last breath in about three hours...so no big deal.

  No more suffering or living each day lifelessly waiting for someone to finally kill me.

I have been a liar, a thief and criminal in my entire life and there is nothing good for me now or in the future.

My opportunities got vanished the moment I was caught stealing and put behind the bars.

Now I am labelled as criminal and with that many of my rights taken away that includes getting help from basic life essential like food.

That was just how this world works.

I told myself i would have taken my life when it got too bad but I've had horrible days and nights yet still here i am....

maybe I am too much of a coward to do it or maybe my life story hasn't ended yet.

" that bread looks good. do you want some of my lunch?" andy, the waiter of this restaurant, kindly offered me as always when he sat down beside me during our lunch.

" i am fine with this. Thanks." i said and lied if I said his lasagna didn't look more than appetizing for my empty stomach.

I took another bite of my lemon bread and honestly was ready for it to be my last meal.

There was no point in continuing to live this life where i have to work a variety of minimum wage jobs and still barely have money to pay my bills or put some food in the fridge.

I was a healthy Twenty four years old man with no health problems so I have no assistance from the government nor did i ever bother to look for help since i have a bad record.

I've had to steal in the past and more things that I'm not very proud of when my little sister, Penelope, used to live with me.

Luckily, she wasn't going through that anymore and was living a better life than before.

I still missed her like crazy every day, but It was the price i had to pay to keep her happy.

"Are you okay Nate ? Your eyes are all glossy, and you have some pretty bad bruises on your face." Andy got a closer inspectIon of my face, but I turned away." I'm fIne. I just fell yesterday and i just remembered the sad cat video i saw last night." I lied and then finished my bread then got up to leave.

" Okay, um. I was wondering if you are free tonight? There's this new club opened up, and it looks area-" Andy trIed once again to hang out with him for the hundred times and i Know it's because he likes me, but I chose to keep our relationship as friends only.

He confessed three times already, and I keep turning him down.

My tough life at that moment wasn't ready to be In relationship

With anyone nor someone like him who i would surely taInt.

" I'm sorry. I have to work at another job tonight but have a drink for me." i forced a smile and went back to work.

I got home later that day and checked the time to see it was a little past five in the afternoon, i slumped down on my crubby couch

And decided to smoke cigarettes for the first and last time in my life.r

It was absolutely disgusting.

I threw it away and took a big sip of my cold beer while actually hoping Kai and his Little group will hurry up.

I was getting hungry again and didn't want to continue feeling the pain of my empty stomach.

There wasn't even a knock on the door as the usual masked intruders entered my apartment then made a room for Kai to enter.

Always makIng an entrance lIke some king.

A dreadful feeling set in seeing his dark piercing eyes makes contact with mine as i knew for a fact that he was going to kill me.

I took one last drink of the bitter bear and stood up to face my destiny that i was glad finally happened.

"kill me quickly." I stated.