FORTUNE: A FREENBECKY STORY

Chapter 76 📺

First thing on Sunday Freen and Becky returned to the city, they arrived at Freen's condo in the afternoon and they could sense a change in the air instantly. The streets were filled with tension and uncertainty.

When Freen opened the door she met her condo in a state. Freen was a relatively clean person so this particularly peeved her.
"What the hell happened here?" Becky said
"Uhh..." Freen said looking around
"Hello? Is anyone here?" Becky called out
"I'll check upstairs" Freen said

Freen ran up her flight of stairs and checked the rooms but found nothing but more mess.
Freen came down the stairs, "it's a mess up there too." She said
"That's worrying." Becky said
"Heng?" They both said

"I'll help you clean up." Becky said
"It's okay, I'll do it later. Do you want something to eat?" Freen asked
"You can't cook." Becky said
"That's not true. I don't cook is different from I can't cook." Freen said
"Okay let's see what you've got" Becky said
Feeen smiled as she made her way over to the kitchen.

Freen boiled some chicken then cut up some vegetables and poured them into the pot. Becky was a little impressed but gave nothing away.
"15 more minutes" Freen said joining Becky on the sofa where she was watching Freen from.
Freen switched on the tv.

Freen and Becky watched the news in horror as reports came in of mass arrests and censorship of the media. Khun Sa's grip on power was tightening, and it seemed as if nothing could stop him.

After the latest update, footage of the King's funeral procession followed. Freen and Becky looked at each other in shock. They had truly been in their own world and had not heard anything about the death of the King until then. They finally switched their phones back on.

Just then there was a rustle outside the house. They could hear someone attempting to enter Freen's door code. In a matter of seconds Heng burst through the front door along with Billy and Non.

"Speedy!" Heng said
"Freen!" Non said
Freen ran over to the kitchen and grabbed a wooden spoon then launched at Heng whacking him on his forehead.
"LOOK AT THE STATE OF MY CONDO!!" Freen shouted

Heng was left on the floor rubbing his forehead while Freen made her way over to Non and hugged him tightly. Non was surprised but needed it.

They all sat in Freen's living room quietly as Freen turn off the hob and served the food into plates.
"Do you need a hand?" Billy said
"No, I'm nearly done." Freen said

Freen made her way over with a tray of food. Becky and Freen stared in horror as Non and Billy caught them up with the events of the weekend.
"...so we've been hiding out here since then." Non said
"Wow" Becky said

Freen did not say a word. She was in complete shock.
"What about Grams?" Freen asked
"My mum and Richie?" Becky said
"Your family is safe. We moved them out of the city into a safe house temporarily but we couldn't leave and abandon the people." Non said
"But Richie is still here." Billy said
"He's what?" Becky said
"We needed him" Billy said
"For what?" Becky asked
"The same reason we need you." Non replied

"We've been waiting for you. Freen didn't tell anyone where you were going and we haven't been able to reach you." Heng said
"My bad" Freen said
"What is it?" Becky asked
"Your Inter-dimensional research, how developed is that?" Billy asked
"...urmmm it's basically all theoretical, how did you know?" Becky replied

Billy slammed his hand on the arm of his chair and Heng went to comfort him.
"Sorry, we're just in a dire situation right now." Billy said

Richie entered the door code and joined the group in the living room. As soon as he caught sight of Becky he jumped to hug her.
"Thank god you're safe." Richie said
Becky smiled

"I've been monitoring the rewired audio we set up in the palace. It looks like Khun Sa is planning to move up his timeline. He's going to invite more genies from all over the world to his side." Richie said
"More?" Freen asked
"Yes, we've been monitoring him since yesterday and that seems to be his plan. To rule over Thailand with genies at his side. Manipulating the emotions of the people and exploiting them." Richie said

"Richie, can I talk to you a sec?" Becky said
"Yup" Richie said

They moved a few meters away.
"Should I call Marlin out and ask him what to do?" Becky whispered
"Oh... they all know about Marlin Bec" Richie said
"I knew first" Billy said
"Yeah I know too" Heng added
"Me too." Non said
"Right... MARLIN!" Becky called out

Blue mist filled the room to everyone's amazement.
"How can I help?" Marlin said
"Well I-" Becky started
"Wait, what's that smell? Purple Genies!" Marlin said pointing outside.