ch. 43 - taking care of business

CHAPTER 43
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS


Narrator: Meanwhile at the Town Center…

Sarah: Ano kaya gagawin ni Jay ngayon?

Koji: Basta, sa ganitong klaseng situacion nito, alam ko kung ano gagawin niya.

Sarah: Di ibig sabihin may baril ang hawak niya?

Koji: I know him very well. Marami siya nunuodin yun mga James Bond movies, kaya alam ko yun style niya.

Brenda: I didn’t know he loves James Bond. (as Koji, Maja, and Sarah turn to her) Honestly, I’m a big fan too. (laughs)

Koji: I’m glad my friend’s like that.

Denise: Pero paano kung kinidnap siya? Diba sa lahat ang movie ni James Bond ganyan ang nangyari tapos binugbog siya?

Brenda: Di lahat. Siempre may ibang James Bond ang mga tanga, noh?

Maja: Naku, alam mo hindi ganyan si Jay. Matalino siya at decisive siya sa buhay niya.

Koji: Paano mo malalaman?

Maja: Kilala ko siya. Matapang tao siya. Kahit may hawak siyang baril, basta safe siya.

Sarah: (puts hand on Maja’s left shoulder) Alam na natin yan, Maj. (as Maja smiles at her)

*

Narrator: Out on the streets, I was driving at an extremely fast speed, knowing I may have little time left on my hands before Erich could disappear into silence. Looking ahead, I saw the street sign that read “Primrose,” where Robby got pulled over. As I approached it, I made a right turn.

While I wasn’t that far away from the scene, I quickly pulled out my gun, loaded it, and stepped harder on the gas pedal as I continued looking out for my trapped friend.

*

Meanwhile with the two policemen standing on both sides of Robby’s car…

Policeman1: (standing beside Robby’s window) Ey! Did ya hear what I said? Show me some ID!

Robby: I accidentally left it at home.

Policeman1: Well if that’s the case, then I’ma have to fine ya… for GOOD.

Robby: How much?

Policeman1: A hundred fifty.

Bobby: What?

Robby: Ya gotta be kiddin’ me! Why that much?

Policeman1: It’s the RULE, sir! Ya gonna pay me or wut?

Robby: I can’t afford it. I’m nearly broke. (lying)

Policeman1: Then it’s time you step out and get in my car.

Robby: Why?

Policeman1: Ya goin’ to jail, that’s what. (shows handcuffs to Robby)

*

Narrator: I could almost see the police siren as I was approaching another signal light, which barely turned green as soon as I hit the intersection.

Getting close… yes, two policemen were standing on both sides of Robby’s car. I quickly rolled down the front door passenger window, pointed my gun out there, and, as I passed by the police car, shot the tires that were facing me.

Policeman1: What the…?! (as he turns to see my car passing by Robby’s car)

Narrator: Suddenly, Robby’s phone rang.

The policemen, on the other hand, rushed over to their car to find that the tires became flat.

Policeman1: Awwww naaaaaahh…

Narrator: As for Robby who answered his phone call…

Robby: Hello?

Jay: Dude, get outta there already! Hurry before they go crazy!

Robby: What about your girlfriend/

Jay: I’ll take care of that myself. You guys go do your thing or whatever.

Robby: All right. (hangs up)

Narrator: So Robby made his move as he escaped from the distraught policemen.

Bobby: Dude, we gotta find a near gas station before we’re DOOMED!

Robby: There’s one on the way here.

*

Narrator: Meanwhile inside Spider’s car…

Jeeva: (looking through back window, then turned away) They gone, foo! (referring to cop)

Spider: Teh, ya know those muthafuckas can’t do shit! They slow, man!

Nix: Iz like “Fast and the Furious.” The fastest drivers always win the race!

Lagga: Yeah! Ya got THAT right!

Spider: We unbeatable I tell ya! UnnnBEATABLE!!

Narrator: Then all cheered except the lonely and frightened Erich as Spider high-fived Nix.