Types of greed II

Dart finally made came to, early the next morning. By reflex, he shot up and assumed a balanced stance. A stance that does not require him to make a lot of movement as he observes his surrounding.

"Any more minute, I would have thrown some dirty water to wake you up". Eve shouted from above as she went about her business.

After confirming that he was not under any immediate danger, Dart tried to open his eyes but was invaded by blinding light. The photons from the rising sun, surged into his retina like they finally found a place where they were meant to fill.

It took a while, but Dart finally managed to orient himself. Seeing the already risen sun, he cursed loudly. He planned on leaving the house when it was still dark.

"... it has been confirmed that "XXXX" have two winning tickets! The jackpot, however, landed an outstanding five billion credit!

This amount of money could set anyone up for life!

This ticket, however, is confirmed nameless tagged.

Seems "XXXX" is gonna bless some poor soul from "XXXX" area!".

The catastrophe, imminent after the announcement Dart just overheard from Eve's compound speakers. Like a chemical chain reaction, with catalysts at their proper intervals, the race against time began. The bloody greed game!

Dart did not dare stay put, he quickly dashed up the fence and away from every possible hiding spot that any man hunter could think of.

After making sure that he still has the ticket on him, He made his way towards the nearest big city, where his safety would hold any meaning.

On his way out of the city, Dart saw the ticketing venue, and surely, the hungry axe gang already had the place under lockdown.

The hunt has already begun, and Dart was already behind schedule. He could not help but curse again. He walked on, without raising any suspicion as he made his way away to the town centre.

Trying to leave the area through the border is no longer possible, as Dart knew that the Hungry axe gang must have already secured the area. There was only going to be one way out, and that was through the drainage!

Dart moved into position, and unexpectedly the gang already had members taking laps around the perimeter. Dart already lost count how many times he cursed Eve in just one morning!

Seeing an opportunity, between the sweep intervals, Dart dove into the sewers duct, as he heard a Hungry axe member curse in pursuit.

"Tel Mustad that someone has vanished through the sewers!" The one in charge instructed two people.

"You two ✌ , go after him, I will observe the area for any other f*ker that would dare come along" He Instructed the other two remaining subordinates.

The subordinates' where livid. Sewers in a major city, and that of this slum was two different things altogether. This the one that they have been instructed to enter was has more than wastes and germs, it was the resting place of many vengeful beings, living and dead.

When one tried protesting, he lost some of his molars as example. Afterwards, they reluctantly and miserably went into the sewage system.

***

Elsewhere in the same town, two trucks and a black SUV made their way into town. Inside the car, sat a fat man with a mole right beneath his lower lips. Burdened with many gold chains, rings and piercing. He sat in contrast with the two ladies who sat at each side of him. His little paradise.

This man answered the phone that was placed in his ear by one lady, while the other fed him raspberries.

"Sir we have arrived at our destination" voice from the phone.

"Good I want a clean job, the earlier you get me my ticket, the earlier we get out of this smelly place" The man commanded.

"Rest assured, it would be an easy job, there won't be any resistance at all" voice in the phone assured.

The man nodded and suddenly found the ladies beside him more interesting.

***

In the truck, right in front of the moving SUV, a bald man disconnected the call. If not for the fact he was not wearing some cape costume, one would mistake him for some parody caracter. He stood there practically expressionless.

"You heard the man, failure is not an option", his dry voice quite bland. And those he was talking to, not responding, only silently arming themselves to the teeth!

These were the real reason that Dart left the city in a haste. The moment these containers on the truck opened, the bloody greed game would begin!