On the edge of a cliff stood a modern miracle—a two-story mansion that almost looked like it would fall at any moment. Beautiful sunlight came through windows as large as a one-story house, with the sun peeking through the sea and waves hitting the hill from time to time with a soothing noise.
Elric was standing in front of the window, looking at the incredible view. After gently caressing the red wine glass, he took a sip. He felt a little bitter, just like the taste in his mouth.
Suddenly, a phone rang, breaking the morning silence. Looking at the caller ID, he felt a bad feeling in his heart. He reluctantly picked it up.
"How much damage this time?" His voice sounded hollow.
But contrary to his mood, a cheerful reply came: "It's 11 billion dollars! Boss, you are incredible as ever."
Hearing the number, he almost lost his balance, and the compliment from the other side made it feel like the whole world was mocking him.
An unknown anger rushed over his head. The whole year's frustration came to his mind. He threw the glass.
It shattered.
"Why is it like this? Why... why is losing money so difficult?"
It all started a year ago, on a normal day, when he encountered something incredible.
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I am missing my fries, even in the crowded store, this shout still attracted some attention, people looked up from their food, to see what's happening.But the lady seemed oblivious to that, or more likely she was used to the situation, she continued, How can you be so careless, I want my money back.
Finally the smile on the young man's face faltered a little, but still he said in a professional voice, Madam, I just saw you eat your fries in the corner.
"You bastard! Are you calling me a liar?" her voice rose even more.
Elric's face twitched, Ma'am if you can't understand this simple word, then I think you need more than a refund, I know a doctor do you need a recommendation.
Splash, Elric felt a cold sensation in his face, looking at the empty paper cup in the lady's hand, an anger rose.
She was about to throw the empty cup toward his face too but a firm punch over the counter stopped everything.
The woman felt a sharp pain spread through her cheeks, and before she could make out what was happening she suddenly slipped on the spilled coke, almost breaking her hips.
The whole shop quieted down, everyone looked at the fallen lady and the man standing at the counter.
You fucking lowlife, I am suing your ass, What are you looking at, she said pointing toward behind a man who was looking at her.
Didn't you see what happened just now, he assaulted me call the police.
The man who now became the whole store focus, made a face that clearly said, hell no leave me out of this drama, And he did not forget to explain it to her very gently, bitch leave me out of this, and left holding his order.
What happened Elric, a middle-aged man came running from the back, middle-aged, close to thirty maybe. And after looking at Elric's soaked clothes, and the mess on the ground, he somehow understood.
Elric go inside but Rick, Elric was about to protest.
No, Rick me, go inside, he said while pointing his thumb backward, after seeing Rick's serious face, Elric wisely decided to follow.
He walked away, but he still heard her shrill voice shouting.
Ma'am, are you okay.Don't think if you are gentle, I won't call the police.Definitely no ma'am, it's your right to call anyone you like, but you are disturbing my business, please if you want to lie down, lie down somewhere else.You, you.
In the back kitchen, Here you go Elric, a man almost the same age as him said while handing toward him a burger, eat something, your mood will get better.
Elric took the burger, and started to take a big bite, almost like venting his anger on the food.
What happened today why so angry today, is aunty's illness got worse? he sat down beside Elric.
He did not wait for his answer, his twisting face was already enough, don't worry too much, all will get better.
...
After almost 20 minutes, outside noise seemed to get better, Elric got up and came outside.And now it seemed to be messier than when he left it, the woman still screaming as unbearable as it was, but now it was not intended toward the staff but the two police men who came.
What do you mean, you can't arrest him, He clearly punched me in front of everyone, ask them.
Please stop ma'am, we already saw the footage, and as we explained, it was clearly in self-defense, we can't arrest him.
How can you compare that, I just threw a paper cup, and look at my cheek in which angle it is fair.
Looking at the puffed-up cheek which almost now made her look like a…, he hesitated a little, but still he replied in a firm voice, ma'am the manager already told you to leave, it's private property, we have to arrest you if you don't leave now.
Hmm, she almost stomped her feet in anger, Don't think it is over, I am definitely suing your ass.
Rick could not help but sigh, this job is fucking worst.
Officers thanks for your work, Rick said while handing them some food.
No problem, said one of the fat policemen while laughing, you won't believe how many similar cases we get on a daily basis, these stuck-up people just want to create trouble for everyone.
Anyway is this the hero of the show, he said while coming toward Elric.
Yeah, he has a little bit of anger problem, Rick let out a dry chuckle.
Haa, don't blame the kid man, if I had to deal with them every day, I'm not going to make a week before kicking someone in the ass.
Anyway kid, don't go punching people, however annoying they are, take care of yourself, the two police officers left after taking some notes.
Ok close the shop today, Rick said while removing his apron, and Elric take a walk with me.