Beyond The Dead/ Issue 43

Escape - Issue 43 of Beyond The Dead
Jeremih awakened from his bed and looked around cautiously, as he heard a loud noise next door. “Fuck! This isn’t the right house dumbass!” Jeremih could hear a man say in an angry voice. Jeremih quickly jumped up out of his bed and rushed towards his book bags as he immediately begin stuffing many cloths in them. Holiday appeared at his door, and he had the same idea as Jeremih.

Holiday: Hurry up!

Jeremih: How the hell we supposed to be getting out of here?! Holiday rushed over towards the blinds, and peeked through them as he seen three man walked towards their front door with a gun, and two bats.

Holiday: We’re going to have to jump through the window in the back…

Jeremih: Fuck… Jeremih and Holiday hearts start to beat fast as they both heard knock on their front door. Jeremih quickly ran towards his bed, grabbing his journal under his pillow. He was fully aware Holiday had seen him.

Holiday: What’s that?

Jeremih: Does it really fucking matter?! Come on open the damn window! Holiday rushed over towards the window, immediately opening it and the screen.

The pounding on the door begin to grow louder and louder after every beat. Finally the door was down, and the three man dressed in pure black entered the home. They speeded in different ways; one goes right, one goes left, while the last one heads up the flight of stairs.

Left bandit: No one’s here!

Right bandit: Same here!

Flight bandit: Shit! They escaped! He says as he looks towards the open window.

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Willow: What the hell do you mean you got kicked out!?

Lionell: I’m sorry… Some shit went down…

Willow: And what is that?

Lionell: I- I just can’t tell you…

<p class="MsoNormal">Willow: Why not? I thought we could tell each other anything? Right, isn’t that what each of us wanted…?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Look if I tell you, you can’t say anything…

<p class="MsoNormal">Willow: Is it that serious?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Yea, it is… I only tried to hide it from you, because I wanted it protect you, but last night Anthony did something very bad… Lionell waited for a response, but didn’t get one, as Willow looked at him with confusion.

<p class="MsoNormal">“That’s all I got to say… I should have minded my business, but it was something necessary…” Willow begins to break down in tears as she ran towards Lionell hugging him real tight. She didn’t want to see the man that taught her like a princess leave.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Look, I’ll be back sooner or later okay? Besides, I’ll make sure both me and Nadine come back okay?” Willow doesn’t respond, as she just listens to Lionell’s words, as she hopes he’s telling the truth.

<p class="MsoNormal">Willow: You promise?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Of course… I’ve dealt with some tough shit, but I’m sure I’ll be able to get pass this. The two continue to comfort each other, knowing they have less than 24 hours to be in each other’s presence.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday and Jeremih ran through smelly back yards, as they ran for their lives. Their adrenalin was pumping, and Jeremih felt he could easily win a gold medal in the Olympic hurdles. The two man continued running towards the gates that weren’t guarded. Holiday jumped first to climb, and was followed By Jeremih in the same routine.

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday jumped first and waited patiently for Jeremih as he made his way down. The two continued to ran for the next five minutes until finally they found a gas station.

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Shit, you think DayDay dead?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: I would hope not… I guess it would explain why he was missing the whole day…

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Yea… You know we’re going to have to move soon…

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Of course, I just don’t know where to…

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: We could go to Misty Forrest…

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Maybe in the future… There’s a awkward moment between the two as they sit down and think about life.

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: You know, I should have listened to you. Carter always been a little bitch, I just wanted to trust him, and hope that he’ll grow up.

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: It’s cool… Although I was right…

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Some two weeks? Lost two of our friends, and now it’s just us.

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Crazy isn’t it? I guess we’ll stay here for four hours, I’ll keep watch for two, and you keep watch for two, sounds good?

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Sounds like a plan, but you getting first watch!

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Ha-ha, whatever!

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<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell sat still cuddling with Willow watching Forrest Gump. Quickly their attention was caught on the door once they both heard it rung. Lionell quickly paused the movie, and made his way towards the front door. Lionell slowly opened it, only to see Diamond.

<p class="MsoNormal">Diamond: Hey, don’t know what you did but here… Diamond hands him a piece of a paper.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You must be gone by 7:00 A.M. tomorrow…” Diamond and Lionell quickly give each other a hug, as Lionell continues to look at the paper stating he must be gone. Behind her, he notices Nadine.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh yea, make sure to stay safe bro, okay?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Of course, thanks for the support…

<p class="MsoNormal">Nadine: Just wanted to say, it’s unfortunate about whatever happened…

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Yea, I guess it’s just going to be me and you for a bit…

<p class="MsoNormal">Nadine: Yea… Just wanted to say I’m happy I’m not going to be alone.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Yea, me neither.

<p class="MsoNormal">Nadine: See you tomorrow, I guess… Nadine leaves, and Lionell proceeds to spend his final moments with Willow.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih sat silently with a baseball in his hand not even keeping his eyes on the door. He quickly hid behind the counter once he heard a car door slam. He noticed two figures, get out of the car, both light skinned. He looked at Holiday who was behind the counter as well, still sleeping.

<p class="MsoNormal">The two main entered the gas station and begin grabbing many items such as chips, candy, and even drinks.

<p class="MsoNormal">Man 1: Check for anything behind the counter.

<p class="MsoNormal">Man: 2: Alright.

<p class="MsoNormal">The man begins to slowly make his way towards the counter. He held his shotgun out just in case of any biters. He turned the corner and seen Jeremih, gripping the bat in his hand as he slowly stood up.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley sits down comfortably as he sits down and watches re-runs of Pawn stars. In front of him are cookies, and of course sides of milk.

<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley takes a bite out of the chocolate chip cookie. Multiple crumbs spread into his large beard, along with bits of milk. Three men enter the room, as they take off their black mask.

<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley: So, how did it go?

<p class="MsoNormal">Gangster One: Well… They got away…

<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley: What the hell do you mean they got away?! Ripley takes another biter from his cookie.

<p class="MsoNormal">Gangster Two: We went inside, and they were gone…

<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley: How the hell? Y’all mother fuckers had one job, and now they’re gone? How the hell they could even escape?

<p class="MsoNormal">Gangster Three: Through the window up stairs…

<p class="MsoNormal">Ripley: And you’re telling me, y’all niggas didn’t bother to chase them down at all or anything? No one replies, as Ripley’s tone starts to grow more intimidating.

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<p class="MsoNormal">“Alright, all of you get the fuck out of my face, y’all interrupting me…” The three man exit out of the room, still nervous.

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