A Close Call

CHAPTER 3 - A Close Call

 

The Lewis family safely reached hotel Marcoz unincidentally. But the waves are never still for long…

 

"Huh!", the only word or should I say a monosyllable was uttered when Jade entered the flat, a flat fit for a king. I am not keen in mentioning the dimensions but I bet you already must be having a general idea of the house.

 

The Lewis family started unpacking their luggage and after a few hours of   unpaid employment, the brothers went for a stroll down the arcade zone.

 

"I have a feeling that we're being followed." Harry said to his brother in a barely audible voice.

 

"You mean the guy in that denim jacket?" Jade asked.

 

The boys pretended that they were unaware of their stalker and continued down the lane. After reaching the cross-section, they quickly turned left and hid behind the wall. They heard some running footsteps and a guy talking on the phone.

 

"I presume we have lost them, Sir." Harry heard a gruff voice speaking while hiding in the shadows. If the guy looked beside, one can imagine the consequences. Fortunately, the guy didn’t look where he was supposed to and walked back the path. Harry let out a whoosh of air, he didn’t realize he was holding his breath but under those circumstances he wouldn’t be snoring right.

 

"What do you say, wanna stalk the stalker?" Jade asked.

 

"You bet." Harry said.

 

The boys shadowed their prey making sure to keep him just in sight. They saw him get into a taxi and sped off, the boys quickly got into another cab and told the driver to trail the cab in front. Harry texted to Eloise that they'll be late for supper and no need to worry about them. The taxi took a quick halt near a building, which was… well, quite old. The man got out and looking sideways to spot any body trailing him but finding none, continued inside. The boys immediately jumped out of their cab and went inside the building.

 

They quickly rushed inside but to their utmost surprise, couldn’t see him anywhere… WHAM… Harry and Jade could see stars in front of their eyes.

 

Harry was the first one to wake up, still shaken by the blow, he tried to move around but couldn’t. He and Jade were bound by ropes on train tracks and Harry could hear the train approaching.

Harry's mind was racing, he tried to look around to find anything that may help them and Jude was still unconscious. Harry found a stone with a sharp edge quite near his hand; he tried to reach out for it. He began working as soon as his hand grasped the stone; the ropes were not very thick.

He had approximately 30 seconds before they were steamrolled over.

20 seconds remaining and he had freed himself from the ropes and began cutting his brother's rope;

5 seconds, he managed to free him,

4 seconds, he managed to heave him up,

3 seconds, they jumped out of the way.

 

Close, very close, it couldn’t be any closer. Harry could feel the heat next to his face as the train passed by them. One couldn’t be any closer to death. Harry got up and brushed himself as if he had just fallen by stepping on a stone. The engine's noise woke Jade up.

 

"Where am I, what happened?" Jade asked.

 

"To put in simple words, we were saved from being the world's longest Sushi." Harry replied.

 

"Well, it is getting a bit too far, isn't it. I think it would be safer to stay out of their way." Jade said.

 

"Can't believe you are uttering these words, the one who loves danger, thrill and you know the rest. Jade, there is no turning back now, we'll give them the taste of their own medicine, I vouch my laptop on that. Let them begin their operation and we'll definitely foil it, even if it takes my life."

 

"Huh, someone pass me a bag of popcorn, and don’t you think the last line is a bit too farfetched and exaggerating 'sir'. Revenge is sweet bro, I am totally with you but next time we won't go unprepared."

 

After escaping from the jaws of death, our heroes made way home, they decided to keep their mouth shut or else they are off this hazardous but electrifying case, but however tell their father about it. They were leaving for Mursel's house after 4 days to spend their remaining days until marriage over there. Their father would be returning the following night.

 

They reached the Mursel house or should I say mansion quite unincidentally. Rick Mursel himself and his three daughters greeted them. They were ushered to their rooms, where they unpacked. The boys had a quick shower and then came down for supper where they met many other guests.

 

Their father, Mr. Mursel and many of their ex-classmates soon were engrossed in their own conversation about how they used to prank with this and that, which gives me no further reason to elaborate.

 

The boys and their sister were discussing about the recent happenings, they made Eloise swear that she won't notify their parents about the accident. At the very instant Harry's cell phone <galaxy note 4, jealous right :P> rang.

 

"Hello!" <just for info, 'Hello' was the name of Sir Alexander graham bell's gf>

 

"I warned you didn’t I, get the hell out while you can otherwise...<one doesn't need to have a diploma to understand what the outcome will be> " A familiar voice spoke from the other end.

 

"Guess what, you dare lay a finger on us and I'll promise you'll go home crying for your momma." Harry retorted.

 

"Better be safe than sorry,"  CLICK…

 

"Who was that?" Jade asked like he didn’t know who it was.

 

"You know who." Harry replied.

 

"Voldemort?"

 

"No, our next door neighbour."

 

"I think keeping our mouth shut especially to dad is not a very good idea." Eloise said.

 

"I guess you're right, dad can also lend a hand on this case." Harry agreed.

 

"I heard, there's going to be a party tomorrow and they are gong to unveil a very prestigious something over there." Jade spoke after a few minutes of silence.

 

"The only thing that matters to me at the moment is to get the hell out and hit the bunk." Harry said, looking as if he had just got out after attending a lecture on quantum physics.