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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22

Monri and Kayla get approached by three familiar faces. First is Thomas, he is a white man in the game heavy and shorter side as his head is where Monri's chest is, he has back hair, and is wearing a full formal black and white suit that looks like Monri's suit, Him and Monri were the closest when they were in middle school together. Next to Thomas is Anthony who is a white man, around the same height as Monri, he has black hair and eyes, is wearing a white hoodie with the hood down, gray sweatpants, and shoes. And lastly Marissa who and honey brown skin, she has dark brown hair in a tail and light brown eyes, she is wearing a nice light blue dress that ends about a bit lower than her knees and she is wearing some white high heels, with them on she is about the same height as Anthony.

Thomas speaks in a usual relaxed and calm yet upbeat tone.

Thomas: It's been a while since I saw you two, you never came last time.... or the other times

Monri: Yeah sorry about that we were busy

Anthony speaks in his usual low relaxing tone.

Anthony: Well we are glad you came this time.... I feel like I'm underdressed

Monri:I think you're fine I would've worn something similar, but this one didn't let me pick my own outfit

He points at Kayla with his left thumb.

Kayla:Well at least Anthony wears different colors sort of, you would've just chosen the same color outfit

Anthony: That's not a bad idea since when you need to wash it and wash and dry it you have a new pair of clean clothing already ready... it's practical

Monri:He gets it

Marissa lets out a short but loud laugh and then she speaks in her upbeat and energetic tone.

Marissa: This reminds me of when we were in middle school, Morni I'm going to borrow your date

Marissa takes Kayla away and starts talking to each other.

Thomas: You two are finally dating?

Monri:Nononono we are just friends... wait what do you mean finally?

Anthony: You can't be this dense

Monri: What?

Thomas:Bro she has a crush on you

Monri:Whaaaaaat nonono we are just friends

Thomas: Everyone in homeroom- hell anyone who knew you two knows she has a crush on you

Monri's cheeks become slightly pink.

Monri:Nope nope nope, you're tricking me

Anthony:he is not

Monri: Then why hasn't she told?

Anthony: She was waiting for you to make the first move

In his mind, Monri relives every private and somewhat intimate moment with Kayla

Monri: I'm going to get a drink.

He walks to the dark wooden bar, he sits on the barstool, and looks up and see Julian. Jullian has a darker complexion than Monri as he is wearing a white button-up shirt with black pants and shoes, and he has short black hair and black eyes.

Monri:No cocktail, just give me the strongest thing you have

He speaks in his usual relaxed and calm tone.

Jullian:Bad news?

He grabs a bottle of vodka and pours it into a shot glass and slides to Monri.

Monri:Something like that

He quickly drinks it as it stings his throat and stares at the shot glass.

Monri: "She liked me as a romantic partner this whole time? I mean if that's what she wants I could give it a shot.... I mean she is cute..... wait would she even still like me like that? What if I told her I'm willing to give it a shot and she says no and that it was just something she felt when we were in middle school? Yeah, it could've been a silly little crush I doubt she still likes me like that... right?... Ugh, why is this so much more complicated than my criminal job....."

I slide the shot glass towards Jullian.

Monri:another shot... I have a question

Jullian:Ask away

Monri: Do you think Kayla still has a crush on me?

Jullian:still? You two aren't dating? But to answer your question I would have to say, yes, she has a pretty big crush on you so I think she still would have it

He slides the shot glass of vodka and Monri drinks it and slides it back toward Jullian.

Jullian:Another one?

Monri:No, I'm not trying to get too drunk, well I'll see you later

He walks up to Kayla and Marissa.

Monri:Marissa would you excuse me and Kayla, I need to speak to her in private

Marissa she walks away to chat with other classmates, leaving Monri and Kayla alone with each other.

Kaula: So what do we have to talk about privately? Wait... did you find out I took your gummy bears

Monri:Not that, I want to know if yo-

Before he can continue the main door of the warehouse gets kicked open and 3 figures step out.

Tbc...

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