Rising from the Ashes

“How could Rafael do this to me?” Maxime asked himself, looking for answers in the crowd of his raging thoughts. Behind his eyes fixed on the sky was an invisible internal battle. Doubts were rampant and his confidence in himself began to fade.“Is there perhaps a seed of truth in these accusations?” he hissed again, facing unexpected confusion.In the midst of disappointment and inflamed inner conflict, Maxime tries to embrace uncertainty. In the silence that surrounded him he knitted a plan to prove the truth. Dusk is a silent witness to Maxime's inner struggle and the increasingly dark sky seems to reflect increasingly difficult challenges. However, within him the light of determination and desire to restore his honor shines, creating hope that survives amidst the storm of slander that never subsides. Maxime walked to the kitchen to get a drink because his throat was starting to feel dry. When Maxime passed the brightly lit living room.Rafael quipped sarcastically. "Who would have

Again Maxime had to swallow the bitter pill and hold hunger. With a body full of Maxime wounds sleeping curled up in front of a shop. Cold air makes Maxime's body shiver. He took his shirt to cover his feet and face."Wow, wake up! This is not a place for lodging!" cried the shop owner by kicking Maxime's body."Yes sir, I'll go soon." With a tired body and wounds, Maxime was forced to pack his clothes and leave the place without a clear purpose."Where else should I go? Why does no one want to help me at all! I was like the garbage that was thrown away and then ignored it! " His steps took him to a stall that was still open where he hoped to get a little food to overcome the torturous hunger."Excuse me Madam, may I ask for a little rice?" he said, holding his stomach."No way! I sold from earlier and now you come just to ask? Basically lazy! Big body, body muscular but be a beggar, "he cried, staring at Maxime sarcastically. Staggered and lost in the hallway of the city, Maxime saw

"Don't dodge! Check your bag now," said the young man challenging Maxime.Hearing the commotion, Boss Maxime immediately approached and asked what was happening, "What's wrong, Max?""Well, sir, I'm accused of taking this man's money!" Maxime answered honestly."To prove whether you are guilty or not, I have to check your bag Maxime, I will be very disappointed if you do that.""Yes sir." Maxime took his bag.Maxime carefully opened his bag in front of his boss and the man who accused him. His eyes focused on the contents of the bag while his heart beat fast. A few seconds later the man who challenged him shouted, "Look! My money is in there!"Maxime's boss looked at Maxime with a serious look, "Please explain to me, how the money came to be in your bag, Maxime!"“I don't know how this money got into my bag. When he went to the toilet I remained standing here and didn't move at all. "If you don't believe me, you can check CCTV," said Maxime, explaining firmly.Maxime's boss thought fo

Maxime got up from the muddy ground and felt around to make sure that all his body parts were still functioning. The surrounding forest was full of mysterious shadows and the sound of the wind roaring echoed through the tall trees. The night sky is filled with stars giving a little light to the surroundings. Maxime realizes that he has been banished to a place far from civilization and this situation leads him into a greater mystery. In a tense and uncertain situation. Maxime began to explore the dark forest. Among the lush trees, he heard the sounds of night insects and forest animals roaming around. His hesitant steps echoed under the quiet sky."Unlucky! They dumped me in the forest! this must be Rafael's doing! I swear under this dark sky. "I will repay Rafael for all his actions," Maxime hissed, gritting his teeth. The dark and lush forest witnessed the anger burning within him.He grabbed a piece of cloth from his clothes to wrap the wound on his hand. His blood soaked the fabri

Maxime felt torn between the desire to investigate further and the fear of making angry again. The image of Tjoe's firm voice ringing in his mind strengthened his decision to hold back for the time being. Every day when Maxime saw Tjoe engrossed in his game or busy with his personal affairs, his curiosity continued to tempt him. However, Maxime controlled himself to keep his suspicions and anxiety a secret."Tjoe, I want to go to work first," said Maxime."Is it cooked yet?" Tjoe asked."I haven't overslept yet," he answered as he put on his shoes."Not yet? You want to starve me to death?" Tjoe, who had been lying down, immediately stood in front of Maxime.“You can buy it yourself, Tjoe! There are lots of people selling food here so don't be spoiled!" Maxime walked away from Tjoe."Well, where's the money!" Tjoe shouted, blocking Maxime."Money? You also have savings, right? Use them first! I ran out of money to buy rice and toiletries yesterday," said Maxime."It's really stingy,