The Corrupted River 2

"Hold it!" Before Rexx could activate her car, she was stopped by a limo, bodyguard with mechanical eyes exited the driver's seat and went to open the back door behind the driver. A prestigious man in luxurious clothing exits the car and first focuses his attention on the people of the WurstMuck shop market, Ted watched from inside the car how he treated the people of WurstMuck. "Do forgive me, I need to take care of something, I hope we can finish our conversation soon." Said the prestigious man as bid farewell to the residents, he turned his head to Ted and walked up to the car, "Can I help you?" Rexx moved in front of Ted's side of the car, "Please don't be this hostile, I just want to express my appreciation for what that boy did those 'crooks' that barged into my turf and hurt MY people! It only makes sense that he and I get to know each other better, surely you know this." Rexx looked at the prestigious man and moved aside, "go ahead." she said in a weak tone. "I know you're upset about what happened... But he wouldn't want you to mourn, he would have wanted you to fight on." Rexx ran inside her car and told Ted to get out, he didn't understand why but he exited her car, he came face to face with the prestigious man, "So... you must be the one that got rid of the assholes that RUINED my people's hard-working market... can't say that what I've heard wasn't gruesome... but you got vengeance for me, and I thank you... my name is Bonez." He offered his hand to Ted to shake and he shook it, "Listen, I'm a man who isn't a fan of violence, but I am willing to hire you for a decent price, and I understand if you don't have interest in working on a few gigs for me and there's the fact that you could die and that is why I offer those I hire for work like I am about to offer you, an option to refuse." Ted felt something manipulative about Bonez but felt like he was telling the truth, "I'm in." Bonez gave an impressed expression, stating, "you must be the second person to refuse the refusal... I look forward to working with you... you should get going, your partner is waiting." Having said that, he walked away and into the streets, Ted returned to the car where Rexx immediately drove to the café at an impatient pace. They arrived at the café which conveniently was the same as where Melanie worked. "We're here, I've told her that someone will talk to her, she'll be finishing her shift soon." Ted exit the car and entered the café where he saw Melanie waiting at the back, he looked around and didn't find anyone but the café had to close temporarily after an incident with a customer.

She saw Ted and waved at him, he walked up to her and sat on the opposite side, "So, what did you want to talk about?" Melanie scratched her arm as if she was troubled by something, N-nothing special, just wanted someone to talk to, that's all." Ted felt worried about what Melanie was doing with her arm, "You okay?" Melanie shook her head to say 'no'. "hey, would you like to go on... a date." Melanie was unsure if she had time tomorrow, "How about here? I don't mind having the date her and I'll even help out."

"I'm sorry Ted, I don't want to be here and you deserve better than this..." Ted asked Melanie, "Is there anything, in particular, you want to do today?" Melanie responded, "No, I've got work tomorrow and I've been told to leave a shift early, so I intend on going home." Ted offered to walk her home but she said that she didn't want to waste his time anymore, as she was about to leave, Ted held her hand and said, "I don't mind and I have all the time in the world for you." realizing what he said, Ted covered his mouth in embarrassment, Melanie showed a little sign of positivity as she laughed at Ted for saying that. She sighed and said, "Thanks Ted, I needed that... Okay, let's go to my house..." Melanie received a message from someone, she ran outside and was surprised. Ted received a message from Rexx saying, "Get her inside, now."