He Bleeds, But Never Dies.
Prologue
It was late at night, and people in the neighborhood had already fallen asleep.
It was pass curfew and no dares to even go outside, except the drug lords.
The neighborhood isn't safe in this city, even the city itself is dangerous.
Name: Liam Navarro
Age: 24
Height: 5’8 (173 cm)
Role: ??
Background:
–Has no parents and lives alone, in debt (about more than a thousand) poor since birth, barely capable of even taking care of himself, yet he is still alive till this day. (More info coming as the story progresses)
Traits or Facts:
–Troublemaker (for sure)
–Wonders why he is still here
–Overthinker
–Ambivert
–Can be Empathic
–Definitely not a serious person
Liam wanders around the area to try and look for a specific person.
But he had to be careful since the cops are not so far away in this situation.
Liam
Where the hell are they?
Eventually, they appeared in view.
? ?
You're late. Per usual.
Liam
What? You think it's easy to sneak around in this shitty neighborhood?
? ?
Feisty for someone like you.
Liam
Don't get too cocky, I know Atlas more than you.
? ?
Right, the person who thinks you're just a pawn?
? ?
You're lucky that Atlas won't let us lay a hand on you.
Liam
And you think that I'm just a pawn?
Liam
Save your words and get this out of my face.
Liam throws some kind of note, along with a bag of drugs.
The person simply took it and hid it on his coat.
Not long before he gave Liam a glance then left without another word.
Episode 1 – What will it be?
It was currently 6:30 am, and my head was hurting for some reason.
Guess I took a toll last night..
I sighed in exhaustion, not knowing what to do as an unemployed person.
But I knew that I had to get a job to pay my rent, so I needed to move.
Then my phone suddenly rang beside me, I checked and noticed that it was Amber.
Liam
Amber? Why are you calling me at 6 am?
Liam
You have to be joking.
Amber
Jokes aside, I wanted to check on you
My tone had a hint of sarcasm
Amber
I'm serious, aren't you going to pay your rent?
Amber
You know it's due next week.
Amber
Had to call your landlord
Amber
I know I'm a great friend
I couldn't help but be amused
Amber has been my childhood friend and met my parents till they got into a car accident.
It was hard but at least I have her
She was there at my lowest, and highest and she's technically older than me
That's why I sometimes call her my big sister/sis, back then.
Now I just call her by name, well I definitely grew up
Still I treat her with respect.
Liam
You didn't have to, but I'm glad that you're always there
Amber
Remember, if you need a place then I'm here
Liam
You gave me a shelter back then with your parents
Amber
Couldn't let you just be by yourself when we were still both children
She laughed just a bit, but she was being genuine
Liam
I know, that's why I had to move out because I wanted to be independent.
She got quiet for a few moments, almost a bit shocked. Eventually she just smiled, with warmth instead.
Amber
Well I respect your decision though
Amber
You're the type of person who doesn't know what he's thinking
Amber
Anyway, I have to go to work
Amber
Text me when you need help on finding one
It was only a moment of silence of hesitation, clearly too sleepy for this shi–
Liam
Okay I have to get up.
I manage to eat, drink and take a bath
Now I was wearing a typical hoodie, with a white t-shirt underneath, and some pants then shoes.
Is it necessary to be formal while finding a job..?
It was quiet, because again, it was still early in the morning.
There are a few people who are walking with their dogs.
I walked past this person's dog that was a chihuahua who started barking at me
I rolled my eyes, why would I be afraid of someone who is tiny?
Then this person came running towards me before they accidentally bumped into me which seemed like they were in a hurry.
Liam
Hey watch where you're goin–
But they didn't care at all and kept running with a bag and in a expensive suit
Right when I watched them disappear in the distance, I noticed that they dropped something.
I bent down to pick it up and inspected it closely before I instantly knew that it was a business card.
I had many thoughts that came into my mind, should I try and return it? Or should I just go to this company and get a job?
I continued to inspect the card closely, the details were something unique.
The card was crafted from titanium, detailed with intricate gold designs.
I already knew that applying won't be easy, especially when I didn't even finish school.
Episode 2 – The Address That Shouldn’t Exist
Liam
Fuck, what should I even do about this?
Liam is currently sitting on a bench at the side of the streets.
I kept looking and inspecting at the card closely, even though I was aware that I did it 100 times already.
Maybe I could return it… and ask for a job.
But he also feels something strange. The card feels important. Dangerous.
I hesitated for a few moments, whether to keep it or throw it away.
This could be my opportunity to live a better life if this can provide me with enough good things in life.
Yet something was warning me.
He almost throws it away.
Because I need money and I know that I don't have a choice.
Without a second thought, I shoved the card in my pocket.. harshly than I intended.
Liam
Why am I even thinking this so thoroughly?
Liam
I mean.. it's not too bad to be aware?
I continued to walk through the bustling streets. People were walking past me, some were cautious and some were tense.
I decided to go back home and get some rest, trying to think about this situation.
I arrived and tossed my jacket on the couch after taking it off, today was quite hot and humid.
I went inside my room and then took the card before placing it on my desk.
I sat by in front of it and almost gave up, I shouldn't care about all of these?
Liam
This is definitely not my business
I stood up and then took the card once again to flip it. At first, I might as well just sell this card?
Then I somehow noticed the address that took me long enough to notice it.
Liam
Huh? How did I miss this detail?
Liam
I couldn't be this blind..
A faint address engraved underneath. I was sure that it wasn’t there before because I know myself well.
This makes it feel like the card is pulling him.
Liam
Should I even risk my safety to go to this who knows where?
I think she would know what to do.
The ringing continued for 1 minute till Amber finally picked it up.
Ella
And why are you calling my girlfriend?
Liam
Calm down, I'm her childhood friend.
Liam
And I treat her like one
I could hear Amber's voice
Liam
I have a lot of things to say today..
Amber
Is this going to be a good thing or a bad thing?
Amber hesitated and glanced at Ella, knowing she needed some privacy. Ella sighed but didn't complain and decided to leave Amber's room with an annoyed expression.
Amber
Now tell me everything, but make it quick.. I think Ella is surprised that I have a friend, gosh.
Liam
Damn, so I'm your only friend? I mean you were a loner back at school–
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