Ray

AN UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Walking in the dark streets, the silhouette of a man can be seen. Tall, with his head down and hood on, hands in pocket. Walking...the infinite path. But seems like he has seen his destination. ‘The Dark Buddha’ a mysterious club. If you are new to the place, you’ll think it’s like any other club. Drinks. Dance. Trance. Drugs. Bodies. Frenzy. Craze. But, for those who are the disciples, know that it’s more than that. It’s the ultimate stop for all the crime that surrounds London. Even the London police know it, yet are helpless, as can prove nothing. The drug mafia, the ammunition mafia are the regular visitors. But, our fellow isn’t a part of any of these. He has a different motive in his heart. He’s known as Tomo. T-“a glass of beer.” Bar-tender(BT)-“yes sir.” After a couple of sips, he feels he needs to continue with the task with which he has come today. T-“turn on the tv please.” BT-“don’t you like the music sir?” T-“none of your business. Do as I say. Don’t you want your tip? And I can tip heavily if I want.” BT-“whatever pleases you sir.” As he turns on the tv, news shows the latest play of this notorious thief, affectionately called RAY. Also an ace conman, he is like the emerging star of the crime world. T-“this man interests me deeply. I would like to meet him.” BT-“so, you wish to meet him, eh? Well, then you are at the right place.”    

 T-“How can you say?” BT-“I know Ray sir. Not directly. But I know someone who can get you to meet him. Only if you burn a hole in your pocket.” BT-“500 pounds would suffice!” T-“What if I pay you a hundred now, in cash? And rest after you make me meet him.” BT-“So grateful sir. You made my day sir. So, when would you like to meet him?” T-“ASAP. But, tell me, when do you think is possible?” BT-“Well, I’ll give an answer in three days.”

It’s 3 in the morning. Time to close the bar. And our beloved bar-tender Andrew as they call him is all fucking happy and drunk. K-“What are you doing Andrew? Who’s gonna pay for your drinks eh?” A-“Who but me? I’ll pay! I have enough shillings!” K-“You tipsy-topsy hog! Dreaming again hmm?” A-“Oh Kylie! Why do you love me so?” K-“Don’t dream of what you can’t have. Get the fuck up. I need to close the place.” So, is Kylie really his girlfriend? Nah! He believes so! But, we aren’t bothered with that right now. K-“What makes you so happy today?” A-“You know what, I duped a douche today. Fucking dick head. He still thinks I’m gonna help him. HaHaHa!” K-“What is that you did?” A-“Ah, nothing much. Have you heard of Ray?” K-“That thief? Of course. Who hasn’t?” A-“he wanted that man to do a task for him. And I told him that I can arrange for a meeting. So eager was he, that he instantly payed me 100 pounds! HaHaHa! And thinks that I’ll meet him here after 3 days! Nope! I’m gonna run away, where he would never find me!” K-“Hmm, what if he is the part of police?” A-“Whatever. For the time being, I’ll enjoy to the fullest.”