ch. 26 - here comes trouble

CHAPTER 26
HERE COMES TROUBLE


Narrator: Meanwhile, Erich and Edwin continued walking down the Town Center passing by some random stores. Suddenly, a white car with loud rumbling rap music followed the two friends. It was Spider and his gang inside the vehicle. Erich and Edwin glanced at the car, then walked faster. With a snobby look on his face, Spider quickly caught up to them, now right behind their tails.

Erich and Edwin turned back again, then ran trying to avoid the car as far as possible. But Spider sped it up, passing by them, and turned the vehicle, blocking their path. The two friends quickly turned around, making a rapid escape, but as soon as Spider and his gang hopped off the car…

Spider: Da fuck ya think ya goin’?

Narrator: When Erich and Edwin turned back, they saw Spider holding a handgun, pointing right at the two. His friends were behind him, standing beside the back of the car.

*

On the other side of the Town Center as Maja’s gang was standing beside the AT&T store…

Brenda: Okay… where now?

Denise: Teka… hindi masyado malaki ‘tong lugar nito, so it’s either sa Wal Mart sila o past this store. (AT&T)

Jamilla: Siempre sa Wal Mart. Wala masyadong daanan sa kabila eh.

Denise: Yeah… siguro nga.

Jamilla: Tara na.

*

Edwin: What do you want from us?!

Spider: Whada I want?! I want some cash, THAT’s what!

Edwin: (nervously) Sorry… I don’t have any…

Spider: Don’ fuckin’ lie ta me, homie! I know ya got some…

Edwin: I don’t, really.

Spider: Listen, foo. (slowly approaching the two friends) I ain’ fuckin’ playin’ witcha aite? (as Erich holds Edwin’s arm tightly, shivering) Gimme some money, man. That’s all I’m askin’ for.

Edwin: Why? Why are you asking me? Why not someone else?

Spider: Yo, stop whinin’! (pointing gun at Erich) Ya might as well lose ya girl if ya don’ wanna lose ya money.

Edwin: (holding Erich closely as she cries) Don’t even try!

Spider: Then do as ya told or else.

Erich: (sobbing) Sige na, Edwin. I bigay mo na.

Edwin: Fine.

Narrator: So as Edwin reached for his left side pants pocket, he took out his wallet, opened it up, and picked out two 20 dollar bills.

Edwin: (showing it to Spider) Here! Take it!

Spider: I want all of it, muthafucka!

Edwin: Are you CRAZY?!

Spider: Yo, I’m about ta pull the trigger on her if ya don’ do as I say! (as Erich turns her head away from gun, crying)

Erich: Edwin… wag mo siya pabayaan papatayin ako. (sobbing) Please…

Edwin: Okay, FINE! (taking out the rest of the money from his wallet, a total f $258 including 8 20 dollar bills in his hand) Here…

Narrator: So as Spider approached Edwin, he gently took the money, then, without hesitating, elbowed Edwin hard on the stomach.

Erich: Edwin!

Narrator: But Spider quickly grabbed Erich, covering her mouth with one hand and holding the gun to her forehead with the other hand. Edwin shook his head, holding on to his bruised stomach. He then turned to Erich, who was still being hostaged by Spider.

Edwin: (coughing) What are you doing to her?!

Spider: Ya thought I can take shit so easily, ah?

Edwin: I thought you wanted the money! (coughing)

Spider: I DID, foo! But WHO said I can’t have a hottie?

Edwin: (coughing as he frowns, pointing to Spider) You traitor! Let her go!

Spider: Doood, ya won’ let me borrow her for a lil bit? I ain’ gonna do her no harm.

Edwin: Please… don’t hurt her! I’m warning you!

Spider: Wut? Wutcha gon’ do, huh? Ya don’ look gangsta ta fit in, ya know.

Edwin: I’m gonna call the cops if ya don’t let her go!

Spider: Yeah, and by the time they get here, we’d already be gone wid her. Ya fuckin’ crazy?!

Edwin: If you don’t wanna go to jail, then let her go! NOW!

Spider: Foo, ya trippin’! Just cuz we in jail don’ mean we can’t do our shit! Em cops are no match wid us anyway! Might as well do my thang ‘fore they come out beating the shit outta us! (loading trigger as Erich lets out her scream)

Edwin: DON’T!!

Spider: Bitch, relax!! I ain’t gon’ hurt ‘er… not just yet.

Edwin: Please let my friend go! Have pity on her for Christ’s sake!

Spider: Aite… if I’m gon’ let ‘er go, I’ma tell ya RIGHT now (as he points to Edwin) to unzip ya crappy fit. (referring to his movie theater uniform) And I mean ALL of it!

Edwin: You’re fuckin’ insane! I can’t do that!

Spider: Well, if ya being a total chicken, I’ma have to leave ya friend behind then!

Edwin: Please… anything less risky than this!

Spider: Ya disobeyin’ my demands, yo! I asked ya to remove ya goddam clothes, but ya JUST won’t do it!

Edwin: I’m not comfortable, okay?!

Spider: Aite! Say goodbye to ya friend then!

Edwin: No, PLEASE! No…

Spider: One!!

Narrator: But from far a distance, Walter and his dog Damien were watching the crime scene as they stood still.

Edwin continued to panic.

Spider: TWO!!!

Narrator: Without a single hesitation, Walter brought out his handgun, and he and Damien hurried over to the scene.

Edwin: Noo!!

Narrator: As soon as Edwin approached Spider trying to prevent him from murdering Erich, Spider moved the gun toward him, and shot his right leg.

Edwin: Aaahh!! (as he fell helplessly to the ground)

Walter: Heeeyy!!!

Narrator: Spider and his gang turned to Walter, who was holding the gun at them, and he was a minute away from arriving to the scene. Ignoring him, they quickly headed back into the car with Erich. Walter fired several gunshots at the car, making cracks on the back and side windows. He let go of Damien’s leash as the dog made a run toward Erich’s kidnappers, barking aggressively. However, the car backed up, its rear facing Walter and the dog, and pulled away at a rapid speed. Walter stopped, but Damien continued to chase down the car. It was no use. The car went too far ahead of him as Damien stopped, continuously barking at it.

Walter shook his head in disgust. Damien ran back and stood by him.

Walter: Those filthy gang losers!

Narrator: Once he heard Edwin crying in pain, Walter ran over to him where blood was spilling all over his pants.

Walter: Are you okay?!

Edwin: Owww it HURTS!! (holding his right leg firmly)

Walter: Sit tight! I’ma get the ambulance for ya!

Narrator: While Edwin continued groaning, Walter took out his phone, dialing the emergency number.