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Chapter 25: The Headless Horse

Chapter 25: The Headless Horse

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IT WAS WEDNESDAY MORNING AT the Walkers’ kitchen – Nana-&-Bella were Cooking Pancakes and were chatting in Afrikaans. At the Ikea table-for-6, were the quiet Caroline, Jane and Peter waiting for their breakkie… except for-Paul…

… who-Was normally early For-every meal at the-table ~ decided ‘not’ to GO-OUT cos’ his inspector-mom Had fat-shamed him last-Night ~ during dinner, that he ‘was’ Accused-Of-Overeating. Paul decided with his school-routine diet (Of-only black coffee) and save-His-appetite for lunch…

…To Cut-down his food-Intake… To Lose-Weight…

There was a knock-On the-door… the obese-teen wheelchaired-Over to open – it was Peter’s girlfriend…

“Hey, sleepyhead ~ Come Join-Us…”

Bella invited Peter’s twin… walking-Over and placing a-plate-Of 3-stack of pancakes with melting-butter as a cherry-top, and Side-drenched-with-ample honey-&-maple syrup on Paul’s side on-the-table…

* The teen wheelchaired-Over, as his stomach-growled… to See a rich-&-high calories… but delicious food in front of him ~ That Made-Him ‘bend-the-knee’ to his foodie-appetite.

* Caroline in her-bathrobe was having her-black coffee-&-pancakes-Too ~ while reading in-the-papers That the-crime cases in Perth Had-increased, since the Zombie-Alert lockdown had been-Lifted.

* Jane was slowly eating her breakfast, while in her-tummy… the-Womb was-restless, as it Didn’t Like the carb-brekkie Served ~ the meat-eating entity Craved-for-Char-siew-bao … the meat-buns Which Alicia bought Jane on their-Uber trip to school.

* Peter wasn’t feeling well – he was having a Splitting-headache… stomach-aches… and his-groins hurt too. He came to the table for show-Of-face that he wasn’t Well… and had to eat ‘something’ Before he took his-Aspirins with coke… and, He saw that (Caroline Don’t-Care) ~ it was UP-TO Bella, to Take-care of her baby-daddy too…

… Peter didn’t Know ‘What-was’ the ‘reason’ he was Sick that-morning…

… he Didn’t Know-about Iskurr Had ‘taken’ His-Soul to the Dreamworld-realm Last-night – where the incubus Took-along Janey-Too… where They Baited-&-Ambushed Blind-Jane…

… the Scheme Of-Rape of tasting the virginity-Of-a Superhero then-Failed – with-Death…

Bella-&-Nana joined the table for breakfast. Bella was complaining That the bed mattress was giving her backaches ~ and she asked Jane ‘how was her-Queen mattress?’ Jane said, ‘it’s fine’…

Peter mumbled, ‘… yea, Godzilla Hadn’t slept-In for 3-years…’

Bella then-asked Paul, ‘how His-single-bed mattress was?’ ~ before replying, Paul thought of the caved-in crater he ‘had’ been-sleeping Uncomfortably-In every night… and he Heard…

Peter mumbled-again, ‘… waste-Of-money… no spring-coils Would withstand a-Sumo-kaiju Godzilla’s weight…’

Bella then ‘suggested’ that THEY-ALL get New-mattresses… and she wanted a King-sized one – that made Peter To-dispute with-her that it took-out room-space, and cramp his-other personal belongings… the couple argued and Bella suggested she’ll get contractors to-build wall-racks for his messy-stuff from the floor ~ to fit a King-sized bed…

Bella asked Caroline ~ ‘when’ was the Last-time the Walker-house Had a make-Over, like change of wallpaper, carpet flooring, etc… the inspector-mother said ever-since her-late husband ‘built’ the house 10-years-Ago, it was left the-way it Was since-then…

Bella Told them that every 2-years the Wilford-residence make-Over their-house, renovate-&-buy ‘new’ furniture ~ ‘since’ the Walker house was listed-Under Wilford Property-Group – Jared would Get ‘tax-rebates’ for Adding-Value to the property…

Bella asked if Caroline Would ‘agree’ for a make-Over renovation-Of the Walker House ~ Caroline was speechless for a-moment at the 14-year-Old Deciding and ‘Making’ adult-Decisions … the inspector-mother washed-her-hands and told the millionaire’s Niece that, ‘it Was-up to Mr Jared-Wilford’s ‘Decision’…

… it Was ‘not’ her-House anymore, with Solomon’s gambling Debts from the-banks Settled She Doesn’t-Care if the-Twin Sons Lived together with their underaged girlfriends, and ‘Playing-House,’ and-by being juvenile daddies-&-mummies Under the Walkers House’s roof ~ Raising-babies…

‘… if the House-Of-Walker was Now managed-By the Wilford Group… They Could Manage These-2 loathsome Sons-of-Solomon Too…’

The Boss-Lady Bella was rattling her ‘suggestion,’ as the 14-year-Old was bored, of doing ‘nothing’ in their week-long Suspension in SHS… she led a ‘personal’ project-Of-renovating her boyfriend’s house-by next school-Monday. She was excited as there were expensive antiques in the Wilford’s storage-room that could-be displayed in the Walkers House…

The inspector-mother’s mind shut-Off from chatterbox’s Expensive-Ideas ~ Caroline’s wished that she would Get-Far Away from the-House ‘Soon’. She had an Option of working 20-more years to Get her retirement pension, and live by-it. Even-though, her boyfriend, Tom Could ‘never’ Get a principal’s position in any-school in Perth… as he Was disgracefully sacked from Stamford-High when 3-girls were pregnant… 2-Of-the Culprits for those-Pregnancies were the Sons-Of-Solomon himself ~ Carrying-On their corrupted ‘Generational’ Walker-Legacy…

‘…but Tom Could finding a teaching-job in a school outside Perth… or nearby city. I’ll Ask a transfer there-Too, and We’ll be together… Buy a house, get married ~ and… I Never-Ever Want-To Have Kids-Anymore… I Had ‘Enough’ with these-2 Spawns-Of-Solomon…’

The inspector-mother’s rosy-reveries Of ‘starting-A-New-Life’ with-Tom ‘poofed’ ~ when there Was an Argument, with Bella explaining…

“This Old-dinner Table-too Should-Go ~ It’s Old-and-creaking, mate…”

“NO! Not this-Table… it the Table my-Father bought-&-Sat-At… It’s Got Sentimental-value to-Us!!!” Peter Shouted…

“… okay-then, We’ll Get a New-table…. And this IKEA can Go-outdoors… where it Can be a Table-Of-4… where we Can sit, and watch-the-Sunset…” Bella suggested…

Peter thumped his metal-arm on the table, that clank the cups-&-plates… and-Too startled Blind-Jane…

“Look Here, Frenchie! You Can’t have-it Your-way on This! So, you Thought ‘this-antique’ Table is Fit-to Go Bl****-in the Backyard. Why-Don’t You Go and sleep-On your F***ing king-size bed in the Bl**** Backyard, you-B****! Yea, the mongrel Had-escaped jumping-the-Wall ~ you Can replace the-dingo and Sleep-Outside – with your-F***ing-Owl As-Companion!!!” Peter yelled…

“SHUT-UP, PETER – and, Watch You-tongue in-What You-say on This-table!” Caroline intervened…

… she Had to put her foot-down… as Mrs Groundwater was ‘judging’ her-Of ‘being’ a Bad-Mother as an inspector-Of-Perth, in Raising One-of the despicable Spawns-Of-Solomon…

Peter didn’t argue and left the table to Go to-His bedroom, while Bella Ran-Upstairs too… and was Apologising after him. Caroline watched-and-Was Reminded of Solomon’s anger-&-rage When he was-Alive… and hoped that Peter Wouldn’t Hit her – like he ‘did’ in school When he attacked Zubeer-Khan over a tennis Dispute…

‘… If he Puts his Metal-hand On-her and Cause injuries – I’ll put-Him Behind Bars-Myself… NO MORE ‘Nice’ Inspector-Mom… NO-MORE leniency of Bending Police rules of Covering-Up the Shame in This-Walker-House ANY-MORE. I’m the-Inspector-Of-Perth ~ so-Don’t Mess With Me. Boy!’

Jane too was-Reminded of Peter’s Temper… and all-Of the past-Arguments she as a visually-impaired girlfriend Had to-put-Up with-Him When ~ she Was-Dating Peter in the OTHER-PERTH…

‘… that idiot Would Never Change – He Would-Be Aggressive with every-Girl he’s with in ‘Every’ Perth-realm We’re-In…’

Paul Was glad that the Drama-Was-Over – with the devil-Twin leaving the table where he could finish His-pancakes in-peace. He Was ‘amused’ just-Now when Peter said that ~ the IKEA-table was an-Antique…

‘… sentimental to-Him, yes ~ cos’ dad-Bought it… But where Did-That sentimentality-Go when he tossed dad’s Journal in the-Trash bag Yesterday, just because he Had ‘converted’ TO-BE a Hindu…!? This is Simply double-standard in loving Our-dead Father, yea…?’

Caroline then-Spoke on the table, informing Mrs Groundwater that she Was Going-Out for Carwash-&-other Errands… and come-Back before Lunch. The inspector-mother in her bathrobe-&-slippers Left-the dining room. Jane Followed her Upstairs…

At the-Ikea table were Paul-&-Nana. He was the Only-one at the table who-Had finished-with a-clean plate… while Peter’s plate of pancakes Was hardly-touched. Paul was ‘still’ hungry to Eat-table Leftovers but Nana was There…

… remembering the fat-shaming Of-yesterday’s dinnertime incident…

… Paul Then-too Left-to his bedroom after thanking the South African housekeeper for the breakkie.

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Jane intercepted Caroline Upstairs going to her master bedroom. The tween asked the inspector’s Permission to visit Anthony-who Was admitted in Perth Hospital After Suffering from-Stroke on Monday. Caroline Was ‘shocked’ that she Wasn’t ‘informed’ and it Was-Wednesday that she finally-Knew about-it (since everyone Was ‘not’ in-Speaking-terms, that Line-Of Communication Was-Lost). The inspector Was inquiring Jane ‘about’ the condition Of-her-father…

Caroline Met the mild-mannered Anthony for the First-time in the @Wilson residence where she ‘visited’ with her Twin-Sons, ‘during’ the apology-session where Paul Took Jane to South Perth Zoo Without her parents’ permission ~ that transpired to the elephant-Vs-rhino incident. The Wilsons invited them for lunch… where Caroline ‘met’ Principal-Harris the 2nd-time ~ she Had met Tom ‘before’ when she went to SHS to deal with Peter ‘physically-beating’ Zubeer-Khan at the school tennis courts…

Blind-Jane was sobbing when Caroline asked ‘about’ her father ~ the fact Was-that… Shelley Didn’t take her to the hospital ‘After’ Anthony was Admitted – instead her doctor-mother ‘Abandoned’ her B-Girl for 18-Hours in the Wilson-house all-alone, before Shelley Brought-Her to the Walkers the-next-Day. Jane cried a lot recalling the-ordeal she Went-though that Monday-night-alone, without the news Whether her beloved-father was either alive-Or-dead from his-stroke…

Caroline pacified her, and ‘promised’ to-Take her to visit her father… and ‘felt’ Jane shouldn’t Be-suffering emotionally-&-psychologically in her-Confinement of pregnancy…

… the inspector Had misgivings of Mother-to-Mother with Shelley – with her-Son, Paul’s Mistake Of-making the doctor’s daughter-Pregnant ~ while she hasn’t Any-reservations with Anthony, Who was pleasant-&-respectful to her and her-boys, when they were-even Invited for-lunch at Their-home…

Jane told Caroline that Paul-Too promised to take-Her, by accompanying-Her to the-hospital … and his-Uber driver, Gary-Morison Would Drive-Them to visit the hospitalized-Anthony. Shelley-Agreed and granted-her Permission…

‘… at-least Poe Could ‘meet’ his-Future Father-in-law ~ and apologise-To him that he Made his-Daughter preggo… if-At-All they Get married later in life, and Raise-their-Child that Jane is-With…’

… In the inspector-mother’s books ~ her Younger-Twin was a Wild-Card who Could-be in her Good-Books for months ~ before he ‘surprised’ her with his antics-and-mistakes Made Behind the Mother’s Back…

… like the-Tarzan stunt @the-Zoo, where he Was in ‘near-Death’ fighting a rhinoceros… Or Having Sex during the SHS’ Family-Day beach-outing, That Got Jane ‘pregnant…

Jane thanked Caroline for-granting permission for Paul to follow-her to the-hospital’s evening Visiting-hours. The tween went to her room. Caroline was standing at the upstairs hallway and heard loud voices behind Peter’s bedroom door…

‘‘This is My-House too ~ my-Name is in the-Deed… you better Respect-That!’’

‘‘…okay-Okay, Love ~ we Keep the-Ikea table – No Big-deal!”

Caroline sighed at the Odd-Couple’s predicaments… that the-Youngsters were dosed with crazy-Oxytocin Love-Hormone that they Fight a-moment… and, kiss-&-make-Up the next…

Caroline had ‘No’ time for Their-Daily episodic Dramas…

After 2-day with 3-new Occupants in the-house – Caroline was Having Cabin-fever, and wanted to Get-Out of the Walkers House… to-Go somewhere ‘far’ to-do-her thinking For-Her-Future…

Caroline Placed her ‘Confident-trust’ in-Mrs Groundwater to Hold-The-Fort… where Both-Of her sons ‘respected’ Nana, and Wouldn’t Cause any-major problems at home, When She’s away for a few ‘long’ hours…

She entered the master-bedroom and showered.

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Caroline came DOWNSTAIRS wanting to-GO OUT and run some-Errands. It was a hot-Day Outside, and she wore a casual top loose-blouse and in her Corduroy-jeans… with no makeup-On. When she Was at the foot of the stairs, she looked at the dining-area…

… and Saw Paul-&-Jane at the IKEA-table, studying-&-revising their school work… with Jane’s AI, the ‘interacting-Boyyo’ Was-explaining a chemistry-theory to Paul. Caroline knew Paul ‘did’ his midterms badly ever-since He Was transferred to B-Class. Tom-&-Carol Had expected him to Ace-to be-Top-3 in the-slower Class ~ but he Was the 12th in-the-class instead…

The inspector-mother Was still astounded that Peter had Done Astronomically-Well in his midterms ~ where He was last-boy-Of ‘being’ 20th in his class during the-First term…. But In-His midterm exams, He was the 5th in his-A Classroom…

… she Was still puzzled as she Hardly-Saw the elder twin studying at home ~ lazing-around… he was more into Netflix-&-Tennis but ‘was’ Acing in-class. She ‘knew’ that Peter owned a ‘similar’ interactive-AI tech-Like Jane…

‘… I wish Poe Had that similar-tech like them… or he Wouldn’t have-To struggle…’

On the parlour cabinet, Caroline picked-Up the Car-keys in bowl and left through the Front-door.

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Outside in the porch, was the dusty-&-grimed white-Audi, that have ‘not’ been to the carwash for more-than a month. It Was a 5-year-Old car That-Looked 10 – With long-milage – as the-inspector drove her-Own car to scenes-Of-crime in her police-duties…

Caroline got-into the Audi’s cabin and was about to strap-On the seat-belt, when her iPhone rang. It was her boyfriend, Tom…

Caroline was delighted that he-Called ~ where. they have taken ‘timeout’ in their relationship while, Tom went job-hunting… Carol-Too Taking a-Week to get her ‘House-in-Order’ (as-per, SHS new-Principal Burnell) with dealing in-Living-under the ‘Same’ roof-Of-with a group-of-juvenile teens ~ playing-&-making ‘decisions’ in the-Adult Game of getting-preggo, and house-Reno.

Tom-Said that he was ‘not’ going for job-interviews that-day ~ and invited Caroline-over to the John-Blake Country-Club… where he Would-be waiting for-Her in a suite-room…

The moment the call-ended, Caroline Put-On her makeup-&-lipstick in the RVM-mirror, straighten her-hair and sprayed Channel. She started the car and backed in the-driveway, with her priorities-changed, as she Was Gong-To ditched her ‘Get-Out-the-House’ errands…

… for intimate-sex-Timeout from her-worries, with Tom…

She drove the-Audi to the-Country Club TO-BE in the arms of her-Lover…

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In the county-club’s bathrobe Was Tom-Harris… ending his-Call to Caroline, drinking His-bourbon – he was facing a scried-mirror ~ and, shapeshifted to Jared-Wilford…

… he had Used Tom-Harris’ identity, a fellow cabal member-Of-the Moloch-Cult to Get-close to Caroline’s Elder-Twin son ~ Who was the Chosen-One of the Cursed-Trio…

… who Would lead-The Evil-Side to Victory in the End-Times Apocalyptic-War Happening-Soon ~ 20 years in-the-Future…

Jared Wilford returned yesterday from Washington DC after a-Month, and resided in the-Country Club. He had undergone 3-weeks Of-Advance skin-treatments and plastic-surgeries for the burnt sustained by the-supe StarGirl’s attack in his blotched child-sacrifice ritual in his-industrial godown.

… the ‘next’ one-week, Jared was Hunting-for an Ex-Kimura Star’s scientist, Dr Jack Turner… who was hiding for his-Life with death-threats from the Illuminati – when the scientist Refused to ‘use’ his Advanced AI (Alpha) to Create a Future-Of a-Cyborg Super Army-soldiers…

… where the-Illuminati wanted his genius Otology-Mathematic Calculations-&-Formulas… which the-Scientist Refused to ‘share’…

Jack Turner was running for his-Life away from the machination politics-Of-DC – and hid in a motel, outside the city-Of-Alexandria and wanted to stowaway to his native-Australia, with a briefcase of money-after he sold-Out his shares of Kimura-Star…

Living in-fear of either being-Killed or Abducted by the-Illuminati ~ So, to Work-on their diabolical Masterplan of using US Cyborg-Army to carry-Out Missions-Of Mass-Destruction to Dominate the the-World.

Via the mirror of the Four Seasons-Hotel suite in DC, Jared located the ‘fugitive’ scientist who was holed-Up in a motel @Alexanderia ~ the Grand wizard-Of the Moloch Cult… used Blackmagick to communicate with Dr Jack-Turner in-Alexandria…

… the scientist was horrified When his motel mirror Spoke’ to him… and thought it was an-Illuminatis’ surveillance-invention to Track-him… until he Saw what was ‘not’ metaphysically-Possible (yet) ~ for a-scientist to ‘explain’ How a-Hologram of Jared-Wilford, Transforming-Out of the scribed-motel mirror…

… the Hologram greeted as a friendly-Ally ~ who Would help Jack to-Get away from the pursuing Dangers-Of-the Illuminatis. But Dr Turner Didn’t Trust the ‘stranger-Samaritan,’ who Could-Be the Illuminatis themselves… Setting a ‘trap’ for his-Capture to work-On their Cyborg-Super-army Project…

After a couple of attempts ‘failing’ in-Convincing the doubting-scientist ~ the Hologram Used Blackmagick-Hypnotism to make the scientist into a docile-somnambulist ~ to check-Out from the-motel in-Alexandria, and, to Drive to ‘enemy-territory’ ~ DC… where Jared-Wilford (in-the-flesh) intercepted Turner’s Lincoln… dressed in his all-White Grand-master Cult-robe, standing in-front of the Braking car. Jared got into the car’s passenger-seat and instructed the hypnotised-scientist to a secluded downtown industrial area…

Dr Turner Regained-consciousness from his-Hypnotism to find-himself in the-Presence of a man dressed Like the Ku-Klux-Klan in a warehouse. He Saw the ‘stranger’ handing his money-briefcase as he introduced himself as a Friendly-Ally, who wanted To-help.

Jack-Turner said he Had the money to-Pay for a Safe passage to escape the-Illuminati, as he Wanted to-Run to Australia…

Jared Didn’t Want his-money But Came-Up with a proposition to-Come ‘work’ for him in South Africa ~ where In-cooperating Dr Jack Turner’s genius-Of-Quantum Metaphysics ‘combined’ with his-Cults’ Blackmagick ~ Could-Create a Superhero…

The scientist laughed at Him… the Man-Of-Science Disbelieved in magics-&-superheroes ‘existence’ (unless scientifically ‘Proven’).

Jared Made a ‘confession,’ that his Cult Had the stolen-Blood Samples of Kimura Star’s Cancer-Research… where Hiro-&-Taro, the medical-employees Came to-Perth ~ who-then took the blood-samples of lightning stuck-Children @Treeton dairy farm.

… it created ‘more’ doubts for Dr Turner, where one-of-the donor Was his niece, Jane Wilson… who was a blind-girl ~ certainly ‘not’ a superhero.

Jared was still ‘theorising’ that the Infusion of the scientist’s Quantum-Physics genius, with Cult-Magick ~ Could-Be Created-Via Blood-transfusion into a-Mortal à to Make-Him Have Superpower abilities of a Superhero…

Dr Turner debunk the Meta-nonsense theory… and wanted to-Leave to find ‘other-Ways’ to go-to Australia without the Illuminatis’ ‘agents’ in the FBI-&-CIA Detecting-him. Jared held him at gunpoint… with the scientist Pleading for-his-Life of Making the Impossible-Possible…

To prove that his-Theory Was Right, Jared gave an Apple-fruit (of the destructed-Place, that Once-Was known as The Garden-Of-Eden). Jack Was ‘forced’ to eat-It at gunpoint ~ and, when the-scientist Consumed the fruit…

… his 3rd-Eye-of-Universal ‘Unknown’ Knowledge ‘opened’…

For the next 3-Days, both Jared-&-Jack worked-On with experiments of blood-samples in the isolated warehouse ~ fully-furnish with medical Conducting-equipment. On the 4th-Day … Jared-Wilford himself, became the human-trial test-Subject ~ transfused with the 3-combo of the Cursed-Trio’s bloods…

On the 5th-Day, Jared felt the-affect-Of Peter’s Golden-Blood, giving the 54-year-Old man the strength-Of-an Adult-bull… and he Was satisfied of the-Progress… and, ‘knowing’ too that the process was slow-&-gradual before He Can-Tap Further- into the ‘greater’ Cosmic super powers of à StarGirl-&-Gemini Blue…

Jared Granted the scientist safe passage-Out of the-US, with plastic surgery-&-a fake passport to Go-To South Africa, where the Illuminatis Couldn’t Find-Him. In Johannesburg, Dr Tuner would be Finding Ways to Attain Jared with Paul-&-Jane’s supe-Powers Too…

… FOR EVIL’S SIDE to-Defeat the Defender-Of-Perth ~ He ‘must’ Have superpowers Too…

On the 6th-Day, Tophet Jared-Wilford ‘Returned’ to Perth.

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MEANWHILE, IT WAS 11-ISH @Walker House… on a hot-weather -Wednesday~ Paul-&-Jane were still doing school homework in the dining-room’s IKEA-table. Nana Was preparing lunch in kitchen… Peter-&-Bella were upstairs…

… Paul couldn’t focus as the Aroma-from the housekeeper’s cooking Was ‘distracting’ him… as stomach-growled for-Lunch. Mrs Groundwater Came and served them tall-glasses of fresh-squeezed Lemonade ~ and she-Too ‘opened’ an imported, assorted Danish Butter-cookies in-a-tin, for the ‘studying’ youngsters…

They thanked her. Paul Could-now ‘focus,’ as he ate the cookies ~ like-popcorns and revised his-history-book. Nana returned-Back to her-cooking…

Moments later, there was a-van’s Hoot at the front-gate… that distracted Paul who was memorising his history-dates… he Looked-Up to realise That he Had finished Half-of the Danish-cookies in-the round-tin…

… he-then saw Bella in a skimpy-shorts Running down the-stairs with a-thrilled voice Announcing-That…

“Our Mattresses are Here!!!”

Everyone Got a new-Mattress. Paul Was excited to see 2-Delivery workers in facemasks going-Into his windowless-bedroom, Carrying-In a-thick Mattress, that would ‘reduce’ aches-&-pains in his-severed spine. when he slept on his Single-bed…

… he was embarrassed when the 2-facemasked men Carried-Out his Old-mattress… that had topographic-circles of urine-ring Stains. Luckily, Peter was ‘not’ there to-Mortify him with-His Shameful-Remarks, in front-Of-everyone…

The van driver with a-clipboard Told Bella-that They would deliver the King-sized mattress and bedframe Tomorrow-evening (once the wall-racks in Peter’s room was fitted for ‘his-stuffs’ on-the-floor ~ so-That the ‘bigger’ bed would Fit the-space) …

The furniture delivery-van Left… and-Next, a Tesla Came to the gate. They were 2-men interior-design contactors ~ a-Mister-&-Mister Gay-Couple, who-were ‘close’ to-Bella, as they Had Done work for her uncle-Jared’s property-projects. They-Both hugged-and-kissed the 14-year-Old, before they Spoke-Of-business…

From their-conversation, Paul learned that they were here to take measurements-&-photos of the Walker-House, cos’ Tomorrow there Was going TO-BE a major-Home-improvement of fitting wallpapers, and wall-racks in Peter’s bedroom…

Bella led the 2-men Upstairs to Take measurements in Peter’s bedroom. Then, a Wilford-Delivery van Came and Mrs Groundwater Went-Out to greet the van-driver… who was Black ~ and Nana spoke with him-In-Afrikaans… as (Mr Wilford Used South-Africans as his-employees) …

Paul ‘recognised’ the diver from-Yesterday, who Delivered Bella’s household-pets…

The man was in his-50s, and that-Afternoon he delivered 5 Large Cardboard-Boxes of-Antiques, paintings-&-indoor ornaments ~ placing the crates in the corner-Of-the dining area. He left after Nana served him a glass-Of-cold lemonade.

Paul noticed that the housekeeper Taking a black-statue from a crate, and Took-it to the kitchen…

The gay-Contactors Too-Left, after severed with Nana’s lemonade – and, it was Lunchtime …

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Peter-&-Bella came to the Ikea-dining table where Jane-&-Paul were seated, since Doing-their homework. Caroline wasn’t at Home… still running her-Errands…

Finally, Paul Saw the-Sensory captivating ‘mystery’ dish that Nana Was busy cooking ~ it was Spaghetti Bolognese…. With fresh ground meat from the market-store delivered to-Their doorstep…

…compared to their inspector-mother’s Spag-Bol that she cooked for her-boys on Sundays… which was a-Shortcut-&-Inferior method of using burger processed beef-Patties… mashing-it ‘in-Replacement’ to Fresh-ground-meat…

While putting the meat-pasta Glass-Bowl on the Dining-table, Mrs Groundwater said…

“Mrs Walker Texted-Me to inform that she Was running late in-her Errands… and, Wouldn’t Be Here for-Lunch. She Told-Us to Eat…”

Peter-&-Paul Instantly-Thought – that their-mom WAS-WITH her Boyfriend, Tom ~ their ‘potential’ TO-BE Step-Dad…

Peter-&-Paul held Nana’s both-side hands when she said Grace-in-Afrikaans… Bella-&-Jane too held hands across-the table to complete the prayer-circle – excluding Caroline’s Empty-Chair at the IKEA-table…

… the prayer ended ~ and-even, the atheist-Jane said, ‘Amen’…

Nana served the pasta from the glass-bowl to the individual plates, in front-Of the youngsters – Paul ‘noticed’ that Nana Had given him a Size-Larger than the-rest on the table. The plump-old woman in a-Wig smiled kindly, and winked ~ that Caroline Wasn’t Here… and he Could Eat-more…

The Foodie jumped-To-the cheat-Offer as he sprinkled-Ample processed Parmigiana-cheese on his Spag-Bol for its-ultimate umami. While his devil-Twin Added-Ample Chilli-Flake… as, he liked it spicy…

… Bella the vegan Was having a tomato iceberg-lettuce Salad, with Balsamic-vinegar…

… Jane (and-the-Womb) Were in cloud-9 in mother-&-child Bonding… as unborn godhead was a ‘greedy’ meat-eater. Paul noticed Jane was eating-fast beside-Him… it Was his-2nd-Girlfriend-who ‘enjoyed’ her-Food ~ the-First Being Alicia, ‘when’ they Dated in the-OTHER-PERTH… they went to a dim sum-restaurant in Chinatown, owned by Her-aunt…

Paul smiled as he Too Got-Back to the-race Of-Who Ate the-Most on the table. Peter went for a 2nd Serving and, so-Did Jane… Paul too Caught-Up and went-Too for his-2nd and ~ Led-the-way in the-Round by Going for his-3rd … with Nana scrapping every-delicious noodle from the glass-bowl into Paul’s plate…

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The housekeeper Took the Empty glass bowl to the kitchen. She then-went to the backyard to feed the cats (where occasionally, Strix-the-Owl would Eat the Cats’ tuna too) …

… Paul too wheelchaired-&-left the table ~ He decided to help with the chores by taking his dirty-plate to the kitchen for either Nana-Or-Bella to wash… through the kitchen-window he Saw the backyard with Nana stroking KiKi-&-RaRa while-Both the Siamese cats Ate-Their-Tuna-Fish.

Paul was mentally tired with numbers-Of-his history Dates were-swimming like tuna-fishes in his head after Jane Grilled-Him in studying 4-Hours with her… he Realised that-Was the recipe of ‘how’ the blind-girlfriend was Always in the-Top 3 in A-Class… he Was ‘grateful’ Too that she was in the Walker-House Tutoring-Him… to Get his-study mojo-Back for school’s Final Term…

Yawning ~ he was -then in a-Carb-Coma State and wanted to Take a Nap-on his ‘brand-New’ mattress. He turned from the kitchen to his Bedroom ~ When Something Odd on the Kitchen shelve Caught his eye…

… it was the Black-Statue ~ that the Housekeeper brought-In to Deco Her-Kitchen… the figurine Had a Fat-belly…

‘… huh… is That the Happy-Buddha…?’

He wheelchaired Closer to find it Was a Demonic-faced Idol Holding a Large spoon-&-Fork over its-Head. He felt after dealing With Demons, as-A-supe… its-Presence was inappropriate to be in-A-Catholic house. He was puzzled ‘why’ Nana, a Christian-woman herself (who said prayers at-the-table) Would place a Diabolical idol in-the-kitchen…

‘… is that a South-African ‘culture’ thingy…?’

The curious-Paul Stared at the-Infernal Black statue… and, wanted to-Ask Nana herself ~ but she was Taking Too-Long outside feeding the Cats… Paul opted-For the ‘next’ best solutions-For-answers, by using the ‘Google-Lens’ App and took a photo of-It to Get a worldwide-Search of the Idol ~ but found ‘none’… But-In-Related images ~ the ‘closest’ Result was…

‘Beelzebub – The Lord-Of-Gluttony’

Paul Didn’t Who-That was, as he had ‘not’ Read-the-Bible cover-to-Cover Being a 13-year-Old … but he was ‘still’ inquisitive-&-prying of who-Beelzebub was ~ so he Wikipediaed it. He was about To-Read and Nana stepped-in… and Saw the teen on his-wheelchair in-the-kitchen, with his-iPhone…

“… huhuhu… you kid these-days with your-technologies…” The old housekeeper chuckled … and, proceeded to wash the dishes…

Paul too-laughed ~ he Didn’t Ask Her about the Black-Idol… and Left to his-bedroom …

‘… I’m Overthinking ~ maybe the status is a Just a piece-Of-Art that Mr Wilford Bought… and Nothing-more…’

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THE UBER ARRIVED IN THE LATE-AFTERNOON – Jane-&-Paul were driven in the Nissan to the hospital visitation-hours @Perth Hospital. They arrived, and Gary Morrison, as an Adult accompanied the youngsters to the Stroke-ward… and He bought-flowers for the visitation-Too…

… they Went to the Desk-Nurse and enquired which-room was ‘Anthony Wilson’ admitted. The nurse in-charge was busy Doing paperwork, as the bespectacled woman looked-Up ~ she Had a fierce-Looking-face, and a big-Black-mole at the tip of her-nose…

“This is Person is in a ‘Restricted-Patient’ List – its Family-members Visitation-Only…”

“… I’m His-daughter… Jane…” The blind-tween stepped-Up…

The nurse Didn’t believe her – she was Told that the daughter Was visually impaired… and, the girl-in-Front of her didn’t have a Walking-cane…

“… ooo, then Call Your-mother – Dr Wilson Gave Me ‘specific’ instruction that you Would-Not see your-father, unless she Accompanies You…” The nurse said, and went back doing her paperwork…

“Where is She…!?” Blind-Jane asked…

“How Do I Know – You Call-Her… If she Comes, Only-then you’ll Have access to See your-father…” The nurse ignored Them…

The girl was speechless and knew that her wicked-mother Would-Not Let her see Her-Father Again any-More cos’ of the ‘shame’ she brought to the-Wilson family for Getting-Preggo (and refusal to Go for an-Abortion) ~ and-Also, blamed that she TO-BE the Cause-Of her-father’s Stroke…

Gary-Morrison asked for leniency for Jane (alone) to see her ailing-father – but the nurse Was relentless in-her unwavering Decision ‘by-the-book’…

… the Uber-driver backed-Away after his Failed-convincing… Paul who was a fly-on-wall, the entire time, in observation of the adults in his-wheelchair ~ but He appreciated Gary’s efforts-Of ‘speaking-For’ Jane. Gary then threw-In the-towel, by placing the flowers on the nurse’s desk Before Accompanying Paul-&-Jane out…

“Let’s Go…” Gary pushed Paul’s wheelchair, with a sad-looking Jane Following-Beside…

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On the journey-Back, Jane cried a lot at the backseat and her boyfriend Was Holding-Her and comforting By-saying that her father was ‘still’ alive. He Didn’t want to Ask Jane whether she would Call the doctor-mother for visiting her-father…

He Was angry with ruthless Shelley for mentally-Torturing his-girlfriend… as he recalled the hospital-visit just-Now…

‘… so, Jane’s Witch-mom Told Nurse-Rudolphine the-Black-nosed-reindeer To Barr-entry for Jane See her-dad… Should we Both-Go out in the middle-Of-night As-supes and Break-In to See-her dad…? Not-my first-Rodeo tho’ ~ I had Broken-Into a mental Hospital before…’

Paul Wanted to-Tell Jane-Of the Supe-suggestion Later at home, as Gary Was-Present, driving them-Back… the car reached the medium-incomed suburbs where the Walker-house Was. The Nissan stopped at the front gate Of-the-house… Gary helped-Paul on his wheelchair ~ the teen ‘paid’ his Fare to his-Uber driver, just Like the Ferryman-Of-River Styx, Charon…

The porch was empty… the inspector mother wasn’t-Home since she Left in the morning. Paul felt Guilty that His-Mom was spending time-Away from her Broken-family, whose baby-daddies-Sons were an-Embarrassment to her, as an inspector-Of-Perth…

The Almera-Left and Paul-&-Jane walked into the driveway ~ a Red-glow appeared from behind-Them… Paul saw the-devil Back riding his-bike from Tennis-practice, ignoring the couple ~ as neither both sides of good-&-evil Were in-speaking-terms in POST-TREETON…

Peter in trackie-daks, parked the mountain-bike beside the front-door and entered. From-Outside, they heard Bella shouting at her-boyfriend to shower before eating. Paul in his wheelchair realised that it was 7-ish PM… its time-For-dinner…

At the Ikea-Table, Jane-&-Paul’s hospital woes-&-anguishes Were Temporary-Forgotten as they Were served with a gourmet Dinner-Of-Wellington roast beef, with mash potatoes and butter sautéed green peas.

The sweaty attired Peter sat at the IKEA table as he was First TO-BE served-with 2 thick-slices of the roasted tenderloin in its pate-&-baked puff pastry, with brown sauce…. His protein substance-As an active Sportsman…

… everyone ate uncomfortable with the sweat-stinking Peter at the-Table, but no one ‘Dared’ to tell him-Off ~ as he Was an ill-Tempered fellow… with the House-deed in His-Name (although-technically, the property Belonged to the Wilford’s Real-estate Group, till he’s 18) …

‘… Bl****-devil, you said my bedroom-&-Kitty stank… while you Hold the ‘get-out Jail Free-Card… is That Fair…!?’

Paul ate at slow-paced as a-fine-dining experience, enjoying the food ~ as he multitasked his Thoughts-Of HOW-TO ‘break-In’ the-hospital Later… As-Supes…

In the dinner-conversations, Nana-&-Bella enquired about the hospital-Visit ~ Jane had-To Put-On a brave-Face-&-Lied to them At-Their Faces, that her-Dad Was improving in-health and was in-Observation… even though, she Was barred-From ‘personal-Visitation’ just-Now (unless accompanied by-Shelley) …

… the boyfriend ‘felt’ her-Pain when she-Lied… and, his determination to-Break into the Perth-Hospital ‘grew’ into a Must-Do-Tonight mission (even-though, he Had ‘not’ told her Yet About ‘their’ Supes-undertaking of-the-break-in the vicinity after midnight) …

… which, he Would tell her later, after dinner…

… a-Later which ‘never’ Came, as after dinner Bella-&-Jane went to the living-room to chill-&-play with-the-cats.

Peter want Upstairs, after dinner to shower-&-watch the Star War’s Andor Disney-series. Paul remained on the-table as He-had taken his-time Eating. Nana cleared the dishes to the Kitchen ~ Paul gradually wheelchaired to the Living-room… eager to-Tell his ‘masterplan’ to-Jane …

… but the distraction-Of Bella-&-her cats were-There… with Jane sitting-with them on the rugged-floor, in front-Of the TV, that was playing the local-news…

The boyfriend noticed Jane was smiling-&-giggling as Bella was entertaining-Her with her chubby felines. He was glad she Wasn’t sad any-More…

He too was fascinated-by the antics-Of the Siamese cats playing with coloured yarn-balls. The female Kiki was active, while male RaRa Was-Less… and tend to curl in the girls’ laps to-be stroked. Nana Came to the living-room, after washing the dishes…

… the old-woman Sat-On her rocking-chair ~ Paul Was amazed that the furniture ‘existed’ as he had ‘not’ noticed-It before in the Walkers’ Living-room… he Assumed that-the South African delivery-driver Had ‘Sent’ it-Too, among the boxes of-Antiques That-Morning. Nana was rocking on the chair, as she was knitting a sweater, with the Other-end of the yarn-ball that Kiki Was playing… and occasionally she would say something in Afrikaans To-it, Like A Cat-Whisperer…

Paul was-both Cat-watching and TV – where it Was a-Commercial break with An-advertisement ‘selling’ Halloween-Costumes for Friday, before the-Local News Came-Back … He Heard a yawning Jane telling-Bella that she was Tired, and wanted To-go-To bed as it was 9-ish…

The boyfriend’s heart-Raced and he wanted to Talk ‘about’ their Midnight-mission to ‘infiltrate’ the hospital to ‘visit’ Her-father. The blind-girlfriend Came to him in-his-wheelchair… she hugged-&-kissed him, saying Good-night before going-Upstairs…

Paul Sighed-as He really-wanted to ‘impress-Her’ by Taking Jane to-Meet Her-Dad… after her-doctor-Mom ‘restricted’ personal-visitation. Paul then Made-up ‘excuses’ for Her ~ that she Was tired of the Long-day, (and ‘Rescheduled the-mission To-Tomorrow, ‘after’ discussing The-Plan with her When they had their Study-date at the-Ikea table, in the Morning) …

Paul rethought of his-Other hospital-mission in the OTHER-PERTH à that Was impromptu-&-badly planned on his part Where emotions had-Clouded his judgement, after his-Other girlfriend, Alicia was in-Coma for her-brutal head-Trauma… where-Paul went in his-Solo mission to-the mental-Facility to interrogate a Patient-Named-Jimbo…

… it Didn’t Turn-Out well at the Get-go…where He-was overpowered on the ‘rooftop’ by a-bodybuilder nurse, working her midnight-shift… (the rare-Occasion, he had-to expose his-Secret supe-identity to the nurse, before he Made her his-Ally ~ to-Cooperate to get a Face-to-Face with the Patient-Named-Jimbo…

… it Didn’t Turn-Out well à when the mentally-unsound Patient-Name-Jimbo fell-to his-Death, from the hospital rooftop…

Paul sighed at his-past failure before watching-People-&-TV ~ with Bella-&-Nana conversing about the-cats in Afrikaans… Bella was laughing-a lot as the knitting housekeeper spoke that Made the Walker-house a happy-Place…

‘… these Are Good-People, whom I Should-Be grateful-To… Nana Cooks for-Us… and Bella ‘had’ been Good-to-Me… and-even, bought me a New-Mattress ~ I Don’t-Know How the hell Did a Good-girl Like-her ended-Up ‘Choosing’ my devil-Twin as her-Boyfriend… who is Selfish, Greedy-&-Ungrateful by-nature…?’

Then a local crime-news came-on the-telly, where it was reported a hiker-&-his dog in their-walks in the hillside, behind the South Perth Zoo à Had discovered a badly-burnt headless corpse, and Called the Police…

Bella saw the footage-Of-the charred-corpse (that was pixelated) and ~ she said good-night to Nana and hurried Upstairs…

Paul noticed the ‘tough-girl’ Was terrified by the gruesome-Images…

‘… Welcome to-My world, Bella ~ As a Supe, I’ve this-Banshee Vocal-power where, I shatter Demons’ heads to-Smithereens with my-Screams…’

Only Paul-&-Nana were in the Living-room with the macabre Crime-news ‘still’ continuing, with TV interviews from the-Police… the disabled-teen sat-Up when he Saw a coincidental-face of Senior Detective, Joseph Johnson, investigating the-Case…

‘… hey… I know Him ~ he investigated Alicia’s brutal-attack-case in the-OTHER-PERTH and apprehended the perpetrator. Jimbo…’

Paul Heard the Audi at the front-gate… he glanced at the wall-Clock ~ it was 9:44 PM… with his mother Retuning from her-Daylong ‘errand’. It was still ‘early’ for Paul as his school-bedtime Was 10 – so, he Continued watching the TV-news with its intriguing development … which Showed a 2-month-Old past-footage-clip Of-the aftermath of a-Rebel Animal-Activist Group that Freed the-Monkeys…

… Paul saw the empty-cages and ‘H-8’ Graffities sprayed on the-walls of the-Zoo… then Paul Saw Another Deja-vu face Of-His-past Life ~ it was the Australian CTU…

… Agent Joe-Dickson…

‘… huh… that’s my-Step-Dad… ooo… he ‘Exists’ in-This-POST-TREETON Universe Too…’

Then there was a Live-Coverage-Of Agent Dickson, who was Commenting on Camera ~ Of-the-recent headless corpse that was found in the-hills, beside the-Zoo… Linking-it to the human-blood ‘samples’ found in the gorilla Cage, 2-Months-ago… TO-BE DNA-tested to Know if the 2 Crimes were Related…

Paul was surprised to See the-2 Siamese-cats were in-Front of the-Telly… looking at Joe-Dickson speaking-In the camera for-the-interview. KiKi was trying to Hi-5 the screen, while RaRa turned its-Head to Paul… giving the Grumpy-Cat Stare…

‘… Joe Owned a pair-Of Siamese cats in PERTHLAND with the Exact-Same-Names… are these-2 Wilford-Cats the Souls-Of-Those cats ~ Recognising their-Daddy…?’

He was distracted by the jangling-keys rattling from Outside by his-mom trying to get-inside. Paul was ‘thinking’ If-Caroline ‘recognised’ Joe-Dickson, on the-telly…

‘… they-Both Were Mr-&-Mrs Dickson Back-in-PERTHLAND… while Dad-Remarried too-Over ‘there’ With Lola…’

… Paul wanted to See Caroline’s Reaction…

… but Then-Saw his mother was in-a-drunken state… entering the front-Door. Paul had Seen her pissed-drunk before but she ‘could’ manage-Herself (with some-fumbling-Around) ~ Caroline dropped the house-Keys on the-Floor. The housekeeper responded by going-Over and picking the-Keys for Caroline…

“Mrs Walker, are You ‘alright’…?” Nana said and handed the Keys to the-inspector…

“I’m Fine, t-thanks… hahaha… g-Good-Night, Mrs Groundwater…” She responded with a slur-&-nervous laughter… ‘covering-Up’ her bungling…

Paul saw Caroline walking-unsteadily with a hunch, holding the banister-railing-firm as she walked up-the-stairs…

“… Careful-dear… Good Night…” Nana said as she stood-at the foot-Of-the stairs…

Paul sighed, as he wanted To-Know the-Theory if the Same-characters of the-multiverse Recognised’ Other-Characters ~ like the cats Did just-now ‘when’ they Saw their former-Master Of-the-Other realm…

But he Hadn’t Seen that phenomenon Happen in human-Characters in-all 3 Perths, that he Had-Been (Other-Perth, Perthland and Post-Treeton) … and, came to-Conclude his-Theory…

‘… Mom Wouldn’t Know Joe in my-Bad-Luck, POST-TREETON realm… even-Though, they were married in PERTHLAND…’

Paul recalled the short-stint as a 17-year-Old angst-teen who spent A week in PERTHLAND ~ where he ‘stole’ Joe-Dickson’s service-pistol in the house’s gun-safe – and went to confront Peter (staying in the Stamford-Hotel). Over-There He shot Peter-and-his ‘witch’ girlfriend, Jezebel-Crowley, ‘BEFORE’ he was Shot Dead-Too in-Retaliation, by the Crowley-bodyguards…

… GAME-OVER ~ and his Soul Was ‘Transferred’ – and Demoted-to Play in the Bad-Luck POST-TREETON Realm. which he Was ‘Currently-In’… and, suffering for-Mistakes-Of-Killing Peter…

… But Paul learnt His-Lessons in POST-TREETON ~ where the Doomsday Time-Traveller, John See Told him-him to Rewrite his Mistakes by Leading a-Saint’s Sinless-life and, ‘not’ to Kill-Peter in the Current-realm ~ if He Wanted to Level-Up and Replay his role-Again in PERTHLAND…

‘… I can’t promise a sinless-Saint’s life… but I can Go-Without Killing the-devil in-this-realm… that’s What I Been-Doing, avoiding Any-confrontations By Ignoring Him-totally…’

Paul was Over-Thinking…

‘… what ‘about’ My-Mistakes when I ‘stole’ Joe’s gun and Did the Killing-spree in the Stamford Hotel ~ Did Joe Lose His-Job after that…? Ooo… the poor-man… he was Good-To me… And, a loving husband to my-variant mom Over-there… I Was-The Bl**** useless-Rebel Step-Son, Who Screwed their-Lives…’

Since he was On-a week’s school Suspension ~ Paul wanted to assist-&-Solve that hillside murder that the Police-&-CTU were investigation. He had 4-Day till he went back to school on-Monday…

… with time to kill, with Jane’s Perth-Hospital-mission ‘Pending’ TBA…

‘… I Got 4-Days TO-GO ~ Should I Help the-2-Joes…?’

… he made a critical analysis of the Joe-Dickson variants in the-3 Perths:

* OTHER-PERTH – the-Joe-There was a CTU field-agent Who-was investigating criminal-&-terrorist activities of a notorious animal-activist Group on Facebook, and-Even Paul too was ‘questioned’ for being a Member-In their disbanded FB Group. Joe was hard-On him to know à the Whereabouts-of the Group-leader, Kirk Kiperman.

* PERTHLAND – the-Joe-There was doing a mild-mannered desk-job in the CTU office ~ where the animal activist group Existed in that Realm called the Hateful-8… that was led by an-anonymous leader, Kirk Kiperman… it Was more-Of-a prankster Group that created ‘danger-alert-Threats’ online à to stir Unrest in the public, Police, and the Counter-Terrorist Unit

* POST-TREETON – the-Joe-Here was similar to the-OTHER-PERTH’s variant Too ~ a field-agent investigating the Hateful-8 Group (by their-Signature Graffiti Left on-the-zoo wall) ‘After’à They Freed the-Zoo Monkeys. Paul knew Kirk Kiperman in this-Realm… who ran a Private-stray Dogs Shelter, and stayed in the-farm… while his parents lived in Paul’s suburbs neighbourhood

Paul Concluded the 3-Variants ‘analysis’ ~ that the-Joe-Here Wasn’t his Step-Dad… but the No-Nonsense CTU field-agent’…

… and, decided ‘Not-to’ Help…

…Where Gemini-Blue’s Involvement-Too Might interfere with the Timeline in the future-Realm by his ‘doings’ of altering Current Events-In POST-TREETON ~ which Also-Might be catastrophical, IF-IT AFFECTED the Endgames’ Events-In-PERTHLAND…

Paul sighed at his Decisions of staying ‘neutral,’ To-Not interfere as a-Secret Helper to the-Law-enforcement authorities…

‘… I Must ‘not’ Screw this-Up by being a ‘busybody’ à These are ‘Street-Level’ crimes for the Defenders-Of-Perth’s involvement…

‘… let Joe-&-the police handle the hillside-Murder ~ Just-Like the mayor’s Army Were dealing with containing the-Zombie outbreak in the Greater Perth-city…

‘… I should-Sit This-One-out as the Guardian-angel/Defender-Of-Perth, and focus-On the Coming of the Apocalyptic End-Times in PERTHLAND…’

His reveries ‘poofed’ When Paul Heard Loud-Voices from Upstairs of Peter yelling at Bella, who Was also screeching in their-couple Argument…

‘… sh**… they are Fighting-Again… the-devil has No-Respect Of-privacy at this-Hour, where Mom-&-Jane sleeping-upstairs Too…’

He looked-Up at Nana ~ to see her reaction to the disturbance-Upstairs. The housekeeper was quiet in her-knitting on the rocking-chair. Paul-Too ‘pitied’ Nana, who was living with them… who had raised Bella-with Love since she was a child à ending-Up with an Unloving boyfriend…

‘… hope Nana Tells Mr Wilford that his-niece is Bullied everyday by My-A**hole devil-twin ~ And, May Her-Uncle revoke the House-Deed title From-him, and give-it-Back to-mom…

‘… in-that-Way, that idiot Would Finally be Put-in-his Place-&-Behave ‘not’ Like-a-Landlord…’

Then there were Loud-Barks at the backyard… with Strix-the-Owl ‘hearing’ Bella’s voice. The Siamese-cats Too were Meowing-Loud. Nana put her knitting aside to Let-the-cats Out in the backyards… and the felines followed the old-woman. And, Paul was Left-alone in the living-room…

… the News-on the telly was ‘ending’ with the Weather-report, forecasting that it would be very Hot-&-Sunny tomorrow. Paul looked at the wall clock ~ 9:59 PM…

It was his bedtime ~ and he wheelchaired away to his-Bedroom ~ hearing the couple ‘still’ in-their argument. Paul scoffed and closed his-door, to sleep on his new-mattress.

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Meanwhile, in Peter’s bedroom ~ the Odd-couple Had stopped shouting at themselves… and ’began’ Reasoning…

“You should ‘not’ SO-TO Anson Court… It’s ‘not’ safe-There – We all-Must Lie-low cos’ the Police are Investigating the Zoo-case… Can you Do That for-me?” Bella pleaded…

“Come-On Frenchie, Don’t Tell me to Hide! It would Affect my-Amateur rankings ~ I Should-Be Out there, collecting ‘Scalps’ Of-my fallen-Opponents…” Peter countered…

“Oh-My-God! Why are You So-Dumb and-Ignorant? Chucky Miggs is Horse’s Father and He’ll Soon Find-Out that his-Son is Dead!” The girlfriend Pointed-out…

Peter sighed, and Repeated a Monologue-Of ‘what’ they-Were Shouting-earlier…

“For the millionth-Time, Chucky-Miggs Wont-know! Does He have any video-Footage of Me-Killing his-Son…No, right!? It’s that George-Of-the Jungle, Gorilla that killed-his Dumb-Son, ‘not’ you-Or-Me, okay…!? Even you Shouldn’t worry about-It when there’s No-Videos of you-too at-the-Zoo à it’s Only the-3-Idiots, Hateful-8 jumped-Up over the Zoo-wall and trespassed that-Night, understand…!?”

He was waiting for the 14-year-Old’s response but got-None ~ so he kept-On convincing by repeating what they Had Previously-Argued…

“… like you-Said, the Land for your-Dog-farm Title is ‘under’ Kirk-Kiperman’s Name ~ you Made it so… cos’ you’re a Minor, with a Verbal-agreement that You funds-it by providing the pet-supplies, and paying Kirk-&-Dan Monthly-Salaries For them To Run-&-Stay in-the-farm, yea-right…?

“… technically those 2 minions are your-Employees à but If the Police-Ask You ‘about’ Them – you Should-Deny Knowing that the-2 Employees were rebel-Animal-activist terrorist of the Hateful-8…

“… hahaha, it Was a good-thingy-That You-Clowns Haven’t made a Facebook-Page to promote your-Unoriginal-naming-Of a Tarantino movie Rip-Off, Hateful-8 Group à or-Else, the 4-Of-Y’all Would-Be investigated by-Now leaving sloppy-digital footprints…”

Bella looked-Up at the gloating boyfriend ~ who-Had mansplain that He-Had Solved the serious-crime issue… she Remarked…

“Its 5-members à with you-Included!”

“NO!!! I’m ‘not’ an-Animal Activist ~ look-at-Me… I Can’t even Take-care Of-a-Quakka! I’m Was-An Innocent-Bystander –Who-Was dragged into Your-Problems, in the First-Place with a Half-A**ed Plan-of Freeing-the-Monkeys, F***-Up, Okay!!?

“… by-right, I should-come Clean-as the son-Of-Perth’s inspector and Turn-You-4-In… for the Act-Of-Terrorism that-night… I’ll Say I’m an innocent Baby-daddy ~ whose-Mommy Wanted to play she-Daredevil with her-Defender-Group Of-Misfit Drug-Addicts Doing rebellious crime By-night…

“I’ll Get-Away but Not-You, Frenchie à even though you Sold-Off your-Ducati during the zombie-Lockdown To-cover you-Track, But-still You were a-Member-Of their biker-group… the Police ‘would’ get Y’All, yea… You Were cruising with-them in Traffic-CCTV cams!?

The boyfriend then-gaslighted After invoking her-with fear…

“That Was ‘why’ you Should Deny that you Were involved In-their Animal-Activists crime which Your-Employees Did-Behind your-Back… if you-were Questioned, understood!?

“You Don’t want to Go-To Jail with those Terrorist, Bella… it’s Fair-&-Best for-Us All. What would Uncle Jared Say if his-niece Gave-birth in Prison!? Might as-Well You’ve Taken That Abortion Option that Was ‘offered’ to You in the principal’s office…

“… ooo… Bit-No ~ you wanted to-Follow my-Crippled-twin’s girlfriend, who she Wanted-To-Have his Tarzan Chimp-Son… and, you Too Wanted to-Keep Ours… so, For-the Sake-Of-the Babe à Don’t let that-innocent thing Be-Bl**** Born in-Prison – Just-Deny that you’re a Member-Of-the Hateful-8, For-That Not to Happen, yea…!?”

Bella was sobbing…

Peter was Now-Angry at Jane, who Had influenced Bella to Keep-her Baby-Too à where Bella’s Earlier-decision Was-of Getting an abortion That wouldn’t mar scandals of his Rising Tennis Cyborg Rockstar image…

… he vow-&-Wanted to get-Rid of Both Jane-&-Paul cos’ they Were ‘jinxing’ his Hard-fought successes in POST-TREETON…

Bella-then enquired…

“What about the motel CCTV camera Where We met That-night…?”

Peter scoffed that she May-jink him-Too, with Thoughts of Getting-Caught ~ and, doubtingly Asked Too-many questions To His-Perfect solution-For Evading the-Crime… he was-pissed…

“What About it?”

“You Were There too…”

“You Threw a party, and your-Drug addict Biker-friends Came ~ And, Keep-Deny by saying You-Later DID NOT GO to the Zoo with Them-cos’ that Would drag-My innocent-A**-too into the crime…”

Peter was irked that he ranted-further…

“You and Your-F***-ary Idea Of using the ‘same’ Motel-bedroom to F***-Me and, you Called the-bedroom-Too as Your Animal-Rescue HQ – How Do You Shit-&-Eat in the Same-place…!? Then You held the Horse’s Birthday there Too… and he was both High-&-Drunk ‘when’ He came and ‘Wished’ FOR-HIS wet-Dream fantasy of Freeing-the-Zoo monkeys, later that-Night…

“… then every-moron-Of the Hateful-8 was Onboard master-planning like the B-Mission-Impossible movie – and-then I was an innocent-&-involuntary Bystander when you Ducati-ed me into the terrorists’ Crime ~ and, I Got into This-Mess with you, Frenchie…I was ‘such’ a-Bl**** Fool to Go-along…”

Peter was Playing-the-Victim à where in-Fact… he was Drunk-Too at the party… and, Showed-Off his ‘intelligent’ Pete2.0 AI to the everyone à devising a Perfect-Heist at the Zoo, that followed on the night-Of the blotched-crime…

… which tragically Got the Son-Of-Chucky Miggs Killed on His-belated Birthday…

The cautionary-Bella Asked-again…

“… what-About the-Group selfies, we Took at-the-Party ~ the Time-Stamps Would-Be the ‘same’ Day-Of-the Zoo’s Break-In… What Do-you Say About-That…?”

Peter Was stumped… as He Had ‘not’ Thought-About, digital-selfies’ Angle ~ that Would Leave Digital-Trails to the Crime…

… the Robotic-armed teen Thought a moment – before he-then Asked…

“Did we Take any Selfies at the Zoo that night?”

“… err… no, I Don’t Think-So…’only’ at the-Motel… W”

Peter was-Rapt-&-Exclaimed…

“Hallelujah, There Is-A-God Out-There! We Both are Blessed-&-Safe! We are ‘not’ implicated as Long You Say that-those morons Left ‘after’ the-Party – and, You Don’t Know Of-their Whereabouts… They were Drunk-&-High on-substance that Made them Do Stupid-Act-Of-Terrorism, ‘when’ the-3-Idiots jumped Over the Zoo-Wall ~ Meanwhile, After the-party, you ‘had’ Ducati-ed Me-home, When the Zoo-Thing happened Over-there… remember This-Is Our-Alibi ~ We-both were ‘not’ at the Scene-Of-Crime ‘When’ That Zoo-S*** Happened, OK-Frenchie…!?”

Bella Countered-more Angles-Of the-Crime…

“What-IF Someone Gets-Caught à and, Tells Our-names…!?”

“Keep-On Denying-&-Denying-&-Denying till the Police ‘Believe you, and-BTW…you’re a Credible witness-character, in their-Eyes of the-Law as the Millionaire’s niece. They Would-Not Believe-Them… those-Are Bl**** Disgruntled-minions! You telling the Police that They’re a-Pair of unsatisfied, Lazy-Employees Always-Wanting constant Pay-Raise for the little-Work They-Do in-the-farm. And-Finally, when they Were Caught… the cowards-then Dragged you-&-Me into it… thinking Of-extorting you further ~ cos’ You’re a millionaire’s niece, right…? Does-It-Make sense, no…?”

He expected the-girl to response – but Bella was sobbing… Peter felt he Had convinced-her successfully to ‘betray’ the 2-members of the Hateful-8 ~ Peter concluded his gameplan in a monotoned voice…

“The Key-point-&-the Nut in-the-shell is To Remember That You’re Not a Member of the Hateful-8 – Oii-Frenchie, can you ‘Remember’ that-Angle…?”

Bella was seated on the-bed, with her Back-turned… and, didn’t respond to-him…

… in that brief-quiet moment, Peter Thought of 2 Failed-Incidents where the-Hateful-8 Were a Jinxed-group:

* He took-Them on his-Treasure hunt in the Walker-House’s underground bunker to find his-Father’s Riches ~ and, they Found-None

* He teamed-Up Later with the stoner-Daniel Burnett… when they Wanted to Extort money from the millionaire, Hans Zimmerman for his-Wife’s nude-Polaroid photos ~ and, that Was a Bummer-too

‘… these A**holes Are 2 Bad-Luck disposable minions Who-are Beneath Me… They-Both Were sloppy-&-screwed-Up my Good-Luck realm… when they Couldn’t-Even Dispose-proper Of Miggs-Jr’s Dead-body à they Should-Go, and die Themselves…!’

… it seemed the 14-year-Old ‘had’ Read his-Thoughts ~ when the crying Bella responded…

“… I Can’t Betray-them… they are My-friends…”

The belligerent boyfriend scoffed… that ‘after’ His Lengthy explanations-Of-Weighing their options of betrayal TO BE saved from the Police ~ But Bella Was still was gravitated-&-enamoured towards her animal-activist ‘friends’…

Peter gave her an-Ultimatum…

“Look Here, Frenchie, you Have to Bl**** Choose-Now… whether you Want to GO-TO prison with those H-8 drug-addicts, for ‘conspiring’ with Their-murder ~ Or…

“… you Can-Be ‘safe’ with-Us, meaning ~ Me, our-Baby, uncle-Jared-&-Nana… cos’ We Love-You a lot, and don’t-Want you TO-GO to-jail…

“Just-remember… at a drop-Of-a-Hat, those addicts Would-Betray you ‘when’ they are Caught… and you-Trio Would-do hard-time in prison…

Grumbling, He ranted-On…

“… those f***ing Amateur, bumbling-Idiots… wanting To-Play an A-List Hollywood’s Heist terrorists, but screwing-Up In-a simple-mission at a public-place like a Bl**** zoo ~ and, Giving the-general Criminal-community Of-Perth a Bad-Name If they-were Caught…”

He turned to Look at Bella, with her-Back ‘still’ turned-&-unresponsive to All-He Said of his betrayal-Masterplan. Peter envisaged that Bella would-drag him along her spiral downfall IF-SHE Confessed her participation in the-Zoo Crime…

… where:

* He would GO-TO Prison with the Hateful-8 terrorists, as a co-conspirator (… as he Did ‘not’ make a 999-Call 2-months-AGO, TO ~ Report the-crime)

* His betraying inspector-mom too, would Turn Her-Back on him (… as she Would gladly DO-SO To Get ~ the Walker-house Deed back-To Her-Name)

* He could kiss-His-Tennis Cyborg Rockstar dreams Goodbye, when prisoned (… as he Would-Be ‘stripped’ Of-Smasher ~ and, spend the rest-Of-his Prime-youth-AGE, AS a One-armed teen behind Bars)

… Knowing-that he Had soo-Much to Lose ~ crippled Peter in fear…

… with Bella contemplating To-Make a police-Confession, that she was the co-conspirator to the Hateful-8 terrorist-Crime à despite his in-depth Attempts-to-Convince Her-Likewise…

‘…Why…???’

Peter realised that he Was at-Fault and-to Be-Blamed as he was Mean-To-her, Disrespecting-her and Using-her ~ as, there was No-More Love in-their relationship (‘only’ their premarital-child That she was ‘keeping,’ despite she had an-Option To-abort) …

‘… I Don’t wanna Go-to Prison… what-Else dog-&-pony tricks Do I Know to Convince this-B**** Whose gonna shovel-Me to-My ‘grave,’ When She-Goes-Down the-tube…’

He Got an-inkling to Play-the-victim… and, Got the Right-Script in-Mind… and, a bearing little motivation-Of-pain To-Make it ‘work’ ~ so, that his performance was Oscar-worthy…

… he used it to the pinkie-Of-his right-hand to Poke his Left-eye… he gritted a silent moment as it Hurt, but it Turned-on the water-works ~ with tears flowing in his eyes, for his Crocodile-tears Act…

… he mirrored the sobbing-girl from Behind Her-Back ~ to get Her-Attention… as he ‘performed,’ By-saying in a choked-voice…

“… Growing-Up in a Broken-family ~ I Always ‘thought’ a Happy-Wife ‘makes’ a Happy-Life à Now, I’m Never ‘going’ To See-That…” He wept…

… it Got Bella’s attention to Look at the crying 13-year-Old…

“… huh… what? You Want-me as Your-Wife…?”

“Of course-I DO…”

“… do You Love Me…!?”

“Of course, I-DO…”

“… Then, why Are you soo-Mean to Me…!?”

“It’s the Law-Of-Attractions, silly-girl… we’re an-Odd Couple that’s Why we Our-Magnetisms of Our-Charms Appeals strong-To Each-Other ~ Bella Beaulieu à you Complete Me!”

The 14-year-Old walked on-her-4s on the bed to the arms Of-Her-boyfriend, still Questioning him…

“And, you Would marry me…?”

“Of Course, I’ll DO…”

“… Now…!?”

“… whoa… I Know you’re Older than me, You-Child-bride ~ so, gimme-Me 3-years to grow First, and-Be a Boy-Man at 16, to Come to an Aussie-Marrying Age by-the-Law… and, with the Consent of Our-Parent/Guardian… and, you-Then Can Marry-Me…”

“… you Really-Want to marry-Me…?”

“Of Course, I DO… and we Going-To raise Our Love-Child-together…”

They French-kissed a moment, and Bella asked-again…

“… you’re ‘not’ Changing your-Mind Later…?”

“Of Course-NOT ~ its ‘not’ Fair to Our Baby…”

They French-kissed ‘again’ a moment, and Peter asked…

“… Do You ‘still’ Want to-Go to Prison…?”

“… noo… I want TO-BE with-You… I Love you so-muchh…” The girl whispered…

“… for-That to ‘happen’ – Deny the Hateful-8 à and, Be Loyal to Only-Me…”

“… yess, I Will… I Love Only-you, Peter…” She whispered again…

He hugged-her, as Bella was resting on his-belly – Peter looked at their Reflections in the closet-Mirror, and smirked that he Had successfully coaxed the teenaged-girl To-His-Side, with his ‘amazing’ improv-Method-acting…

He was fantasising that He was in a tuxedo @the-Dolby Theatre, in the Hollywood Oscars ceremony, after called on-Stage for Winning the Best Actor category… and, he gave His-Acceptance speech… holding-Up the Golden-statue…

“I Would Like to Thank the Academy of Giving-me ‘this’ Beauty ~ As-an Aussie, I’ve-Now ‘joined’ the ranks-Of-past Australian Great-Actors… Like-of Geoffrey Rush, Russel Crowe … err… the posthumous Oscar for our-Late Heath Ledger… great-great Joker-Portrayal, that-still Inspires me to ‘play’ More Villainous-Roles…

“… I’ll Be Back-here, next-Year to Win Again Another Oscar for my Tennis-Sports film… Like Will Smith, I’ll-Too Would-Be Starring in my-Own-biopic Called, ‘The Legend-Of-Thunderbolt Pete,’ based on a-Perth’s Award-winning documentary, where-In I will Show an-Almightiest-Journey… when I ‘scalp’ my Fallen-Opponents… For My-Greatness!”

Peter showboated on-Stage, by ripping-Off his tuxedo-sleeves ~ 100-Media cameras flashed as the-Teen Showed-Off his-Robotic-arm to the audience… as he Pointed-at the Crowd-Saying…

“Listen Dolby ~ The-Greatest-Of-the Aussies Is-Already Here!”

There was a Standing Ovation as Peter pranced-&-showed-Off with bodybuilder-flexing Poses ~ before getting-off the stage with the Golden-statue held-Above…-clasped of his-robotic Leftie. The crowd rushed and Lifted-him-Up ~ he Crowd-Surfed above on-Their Lifting arms… to Exit the-auditorium à with Peter-Above Laughing Maniacally…

On his creaky-&-old Queen-sized bed of his untidy bedroom… still-Looking at the-mirror… Peter smiled in-self-admiration… with Bella in his-arms…

… they French-kissed and had sex. They were the Last-ones to sleep before-midnight in the Walkers-house, on that Wednesday-night…

… With One-Last passionate-sex on the rickety-bed Before…

… ‘Getting’ a New-bigger bed Tomorrow.