IN THE QUARTERS

“Damn bro.” Raphael said smiling and patting Ajax’s back in pride. “You are one smart ass.”

Ajax threw him a smile. “Of course I am.”

The two continued walking. In the dark lonely street.

It was late and people had gone to bed. There was not a single soul in sight. The two young boys had fallen silent that was when they felt the cold bite of the chill wind.

“Uh.. so what are.. where are we going?” Raphael said rubbing his hands against his body to create heat.

“I have no idea man. I am just walking.” Ajax said turning to Raphael.

The two tried to hold a serious expression but failed and ended up laughing hysterically.

“Hold up.” Ajax said stopping. “Let me try Elena. Maybe she would lead us to where she is.”

***

Elena had gotten to the quarters, her eyes red and face covered with dried tears. She had walked all the way to the place with a heavy heart and tears spilling down her eyes till there was no tears left to cry.

How did she get here? How did her sweet relationship with Ajax