Fire Meets Ice

Chapter 24: Hospital Visit

Alexa was hurt very badly, but the guys showed no remorse. The two guys inside had obviously been speeding, and the abrupt stop sent Alexa stumbling, her shoulder colliding with the surface window of Marcus's car. A sharp gasp of pain escaped her lips as she clutched her throbbing head. Infuriated by the reckless behavior of the speeding duo, Marcus quickly turned toward them. His eyes narrowed, and his jaw clenched as the two guys emerged from their car, barely older than teenagers, their faces a mix of surprise and irritation.

Marcus: He barked. How the f**k is it OUR fault you had to stop?!

Marcus: What the hell is wrong with you guys?! You're going to pay for what you did to my girl!

The first guy, a tall and wiry figure with a cocky demeanor, shot back defensively.

Guy #1: Well, it's not our fault she hit herself! She must be blind for not seeing a car come her way.

Guy #2: Yeah, she needs glasses! Clearly her vision is broken.

Guy #2: You both are idiots for standing in the middle of the lane!

That was the breaking point for Marcus. His fists clenched even tighter, his face flushed with anger as he struggled to contain his temper. He knew they were in the wrong as these two strangers were trying to deflect their own responsibility. But things took a more personal turn when they sneered at them.

Marcus: SAY. THAT. AGAIN. IF. YOU. DARE.

Guy #1: He got a bit intimidated. Say what again, man? Sorry, but we're just stating facts. Your girl is pretty dumb.

Marcus's anger surged even higher at the disrespectful comment about Alexa. He felt a mix of frustration and disbelief that these guys could be so callous. In a flash, he closed the distance between them, grabbing the guy by the front of his shirt with a fierce grip. He yanked him forcefully, bringing the guy uncomfortably close to their car, their faces mere inches apart. The once arrogant and cocky expression on the guy's face quickly gave way to shock and fear as Marcus's anger surged.

Marcus: With a low and dangerous voice. Think it's funny to insult my girl? Let's see how funny it is feeling me smash your head against your car window. 

Marcus: Just like you did with my girl! You made her hurt herself.

Marcus: This is a parking lot. You're the one who's in the wrong for speeding your lame vehicle.

Marcus: You could've f**king ran into my girl and cracked her spine!

Marcus: You can kiss your stupid broken vehicle and license goodbye, you overgrown brat.

The guy's eyes widened in terror as he struggled to break free from Marcus's iron grip, but it was futile. The onlookers gasped, and a hushed silence fell over the scene as they watched the intense confrontation unfold. He was well aware of the need to maintain control, but he wanted to make it clear that insulting Alexa was unacceptable. In the tense moments that followed, it became evident that Marcus was not someone to be trifled with, and the guy who had been so arrogant just moments ago now found himself cowed by Marcus's fury.

Guy #1: Terrified, he said. Ok, ok. My bad. We'll go now.

The two guys decided to retreat. With trembling hands, they reluctantly climbed back inside, their arrogance considerably diminished by the ordeal. As they got back inside their car and closed the doors, he made one final gesture of defiance, a potent symbol of his frustration and indignation. With a fierce look remaining on his face, he raised his middle finger high in the air, aiming it directly at the departing car. He then turned towards Alexa.