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Oh Max, had no idea it will happen to you.-------
Imagine that one day you would lose your memory and start a totally new life, feeding up your new personality.
But then one day the memory comes back to you. You remember everything but you've been changed so much and get used to other things, people, surrounding and even your new name.
Starting to feel splitted and keep two totally different but seemingly both right points in your mind.
Have no idea what to do.
And don't know what personality is gonna get up.
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Sketched this on top of the feels after a song my friend sent to me, gave me a perfect focus and quick motivation.
German song though:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kw9n9…
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Boris looked vexed at Tolga but he then tried to make himself look a little more serious and understanding. Even if it mostly was just a trick to hide his emotions "So what? You mean we should, we just should be actless and let her deal on her own? I know she is a low rank but any case she was dear to Vlad and she knows too much. She probably knows too much to send out to another group! What if Victor will want her to work on him and she actually will go? Again. She doesn't see the whole disaster and.. To be honest now i myself see that the way to send her away is sounding as less evil. At least she still will be part of trunkovs. But if she will be with Hugos, she will sink even deeper. Probably, i don't know." Boris sighed and still, still, he wanted to talk to Vlad about it. He knew this idea is bad but better than do nothing and wait. He knew she will suffer from the transfer but he hoped to make it better. At least there she could start it with new scratch and stay away from Alex Max and Victor. He actually was really confused now.
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After some time when Ivan returned back to Hugo's territory, he after awhile drove to Victor. He actually came to his office right after Max and Alex left it but same Victor said to Ivan, though he just asked Ivan to go do his business while he will be busy a little longer today. Ivan had nothing to do but drive away and do what Victor said, till he would be ready to go to the meeting. He actually wanted to see Janice today and couldn't wait for that. He knew it probably would be better to settle his mind a little and calm down but he still was mad about what Alex was doing with his new friend. He felt sort of betrayed and replaced because Alex finally met someone who could hate Janice as well. He didn't really bother about that friendship anymore though because he didn't want to hold Alex, but it seemed the distance between them only increased more and more.
Victor waited for a minute and casually left his office. He though saw Janice not really clear but he saw something light blue over her and wondered what happened. He thought it was sprayed with the paint over her. But he was pleased that she actually was brave enough to stare in his eyes. It was like a sign to him that her mind processed his words in a good way. He kept his way to Trunkov's territory as if it was his own one. He didn't hide, he knew simple workers would not question him, he also knew Vlad would be on the meeting already so and his right hand as well. But he was surprised when he drove to Janice's room and heard Tolga's voice behind, he then heard Boris's voice as well. He grinned when realised about who they were talking about but he had to move out of this place. It was not hard to guess where Janice could be right now. There he saw the shower room not far from her's and observed the handle. It had a blue pigment on it, just like dust. He blew on it and opened the door driving inside. He heard water already and slowly drove to the curtain looking behind it. He almost chuckled, she slept under the water just like that. He moved curtain aside and reached to the tap making the water colder, he removed his wheels and watched her reaction. Janice felt in her dream and it seemed at first that water was hotter and even burning, she opened her eyes slowly and opened mouth in shock breathing in because of cold water like ice. She reached the tap and pushed it down to turn off the water. She though didn't see Victor so quick but as she saw him right beside her she flinched. Victor put the tire on her " Hey, that's fine. I'm sorry for this rough awakening. But i wonder about something, you didn't reach my office for some reasons, but i saw you wanted. Wise thought Janice if you'd actually finish your way, but i saw you had problems. Is everything okay with you?"
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Max smiled about Alex's remark and it made him think for a while about even if it was bad circumstances they lead him to something good. He was not the worst one in the group and achieved good results really fast. It could be way worse than what it is now but sadly it only worked out for him and not Tany. He nodded and like that gave an agreement to Alex, he wasn't sure if wellness somehow could help him to distract but it was better than stay in the room alone and let himself drawn in the bad thoughts and memories.
They left Max's room and drove to Victor's office.
He thought actually about the night and how he is gonna get into the office. Meeting moved on the second plan and he didn't worry for that. "I hope i will find that though, but i will pick up really late time so he likely should sleep. I think around 2 am it would be fine. For that, i even won't sleep." He stopped to talk about it as they were almost at the office though.
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It was strange to see Zundapp again since Max saw him last time for the testing. But Max raised his hood there and looked around, he didn't know there will be other bosses as well. All of them. It felt somehow uncomfortable especially to see Curby again and Miles. They didn't come yet though but he knew they will. He just settled on the place and lowered himself, it felt suddenly hotter but at least Zundapp promised to end quick. He also watched how Tubbs came here who he didn't see before yet, he looked chilled and friendly to Max but then he saw Vlad entered and narrowed his eyes. Something told him he would be surprised to see Max here, he also glanced at Alex at the same time and they probably thought the same. Max tossed a pen in his wheel and sighed " I hope Victor knows what he is doing. But i already should ask you something, why am i here? Am i so important already?" Max looked curiously and a little unsure for a moment " I hope they won't question me"
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Tolga bought that and calmed a bit off from boris reaction beforetire but he wouldnt forget it though. He listened and looked shortly worried to the window before a heavy sigh left that black trunkovs mouth "i hope she wont go back to vic... she will sink deeper. I tell you, when she was part of the hugos, she was not the janice that she is rn. She didnt really better herself, but she was worse back then. So boris, do not worry. I wouldnt want her to go to them aswell, thats why i ponder if i really shall send her away. Sadly our tires are bound in many acts bc vlad still has upper tires and his word is law for this group here. And sadly they aint so close anymore. Even if janice may not like it, it maybe is better if we send her to another rig... no matter what she will face there or what she thinks rn. Its the only thing we can do, and its safer for her probably." Tolga saw that boris maybe was a bit confused and he grabbed back boris attention "listen. Maybe the best you can do is trying to prepare her for whats coming. Make it alittle easier for her. I would myself but i believe its better when you do it. It just doesnt come off as if you are forced to say nice words to her." Tolga still felt sorry but he was glad boris seemed to understand atleast finally. Tolga actually began to do so himself. Too bad he didnt saw boris thoughts, else he would try to stop him just in case. But luckily thoughts are free. Tolga now hoped he actually will choose the right thing for janice here. And help her to finally start a new life. A though both boris and tolga shared just that tolga knew it wont be too easy anyway. But maybe it should happen soon before janice gets herself in more trouble, it wouldnt help her at all. And also tolga decided not to tell boris that actually, if she would do smth extreme which is luckily unlikely to happen, she could even be set to sleep. The worries rn are enough at the moment.
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While ivan thought so much about his friendship to alex and also janice. She actually dreamed of being on a trip with him to a desert. The water was so nicely warm in an oasis and she mocked him a bit. It was almost a miracle that she had a good dream rn after all that happens. But that was just luck. As the cold water go turned on, it went dark. Janice felt how it began to burn, she couldnt move and all got blur. She only vividly saw ivan being take away. Taken away from her. And there suddenly here eyes met the really dim light of this shower. She turned its brightness on very low for a reason. But she did not expect to see victor beside her suddenly and to feel him. She tilted alittle away but his tire were it was. She wanted to go away... bc of boris but she knew vic doesnt seem rn in the mood oddly enough? So thats not wrong right? But then she should bc of vlad... she felt awful already for having attracted vics attention. But as he asked if everythings ok with her. She looks at victors eyes with a sparkle of thanking in her eyes. She hasnt heard those words of her own boss since... long. And it felt weird to get it from vic. She wanted to send vic away for vlad but she needed that feel of care that he gave. Just some attention of an authoritie that she knows. She of course still worried if vic actually means bad but how much did that all matter when she even could ask this now? She really felt... thankful... for vics arrival here. She didnt answer for long as she let those sensations get through her and after a while she slowly leaned her body against his. He felt so warm against her trembling body. Caring by his words. It made the fear disappear lightly. But she almost dropped some tears as she thought about abit more vlad here. She talked silently with him while looking to the side into his eyes to show attention.
"Shouldnt you be at a meeting victor? So did you really thought iam worth loosing some minutes there? I-i actually wanna tell you sincerely how thankful iam. Every minute you spend here is really kind of you... mostly your question. Really i feel like it would be rude to answer it... to answer it before excusing myself for my attitude against you that night. Victor, I shouldnt have talked with you like that. You really didnt deserve that. So i highly excuse myself, in truthfull words. But still i-i gotta say we cant have sex anymore. It cant be... connecting to that issue... idk if you have noticed but me and vlad... we arent what we used to be... not at all anymore. I feel even that it disgusts him just looking at me or thinking of me. Or annoys. It seemed like it the last time i spoke to him... He even asked why you aint just taking me back. Thats-thats saying much and it hurts. I had to listen to much victor and i honestly dont blame vlad. He has his reasons and surely be right. But the problem is... we came to the point that he wants to send me to another rig. Just pushing me away. Sending me off... i dont wanna go though... i have so much i wanna do and proof! But i aint even get time for it. Oh victor, you have always been smart... its not nice to ask for help here but i feel like all is out of my control. In the end, vlad even gave tolga responsibility for me.... Do you maybe know what i should do? Honestly victor thank you for asking but your advice be doing even more than that. These struggles were what made me hesitate to go to you... and now you are here."
Janice sighed and moved her body a bit comfortably over his side. She didnt knew anymore what to do. But the most hardest was trying not to break into tears over the troubles. It was way too much for that corvette girl.
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Alex nodded earlier on to max's plan but he did point out once more that 2am doesnt guarantee that vlad sleeps. Vlad can sleep at really random times. However alex was happy max went along with the cheer up. Its not much but be doing good... just this meeting makes him doubtful by the way max reacts by seeing vladimir. Alex almost was surprised that vladimir just looked relaxed and normal over the whole situation. And seeing alex and max here. So what, was he not caring about the past with tany and reacts not bc of that? Or was it their connect to janice and her words where true that vlad distanced from her. Maybe even both alex considered in his mind. He leaned towards max and whispered clear to atleast distract his bro rn somehow. Seemingly he seemed almost shocked suddenly which surprised alex almost slightly amusingly
"Dont doubt him in that. He for sure has chosen you for a reason max. He trusts you and well you did help fighting against the betrayful members. He just feels like he can count on you. But theres smth else. Victor looks for cars whichs way of thinking is interesting and appealing to him. He probably thinks you suit nicely. He will look if his thoughts are true. But feel honored, he sees smth in you that shall be worth to be respected. That happens nearly never max. And iam dead serious here. You are a rare case bc victor is doing these tests almost never besides the other bosses. They do it more often. So maybe they wont question you, since victor comes accross more thoughtout by his decision. So just Calm down, this all is a nice relaxed meeting. Iam sure you be able to do a good job. Be yourself. Concluded, that is the main reason why victor wants you at his side here. Are you ok with that bro? Dont get cold tires~" Alex raised an eyelid at max and there curby entered greeting the bosses... but he greeted max personally aswell. Just with an "nice to see you too max." But it felt alittle.... uncomfortable maybe. Curby took place. Vladimir set a hard dot and shoved his notepad aside and glanced another time at max and alex. But that was just bc it was weird that victor wasnt here yet. Vladimir narrowed his eyes lightly. But he did not ask bc he did not want to put up with anymore. He has had enough. The "cold war" already. Time still had to pass and the bosses began discussing alittle with eachother... so max and alex still had time to clear out last worries
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"She was worse you say, isn't it mean she made herself better already? Don't worry Tolga. I'm probably just overreacted. I do feel sorry for her, deeply. She's... Ah nevermind. She will calm down and come back soon, i will try to prepare her as you said. I just hope this is the right decision of Vladimir. I do trust my friend here though and he has more experience. " Boris looked back at Tolga and almost forced himself to smile. He also tried to put the stress away from Tolga right now. In the end, nothing here was his fault and he genuinely just tried to help Janice and make her ready to face the rough reality. Tolga gave a short pat on Boris's fender and smirked with a kind understanding gaze "It's totally fine, rest your mind. I know why you are feeling like that. Janice like a hurricane supposed to cause these feels here for years. For a second, these feel in our boss. Isn't it a great achievement already? Some cars here never got so close to Vlad, even high ranks. I'm sorry she didn't appreciate it enough and lost it. She got a very big experience but to be honest i feel same sorry for Vlad. I should leave you alone because i have some business to do. I see you later. Please, when she will return send her to Dima." He opened the door and Boris just said "It's fine, go. Will do it.". As Tolga closed the door Boris laid down and narrowed his eyes looking really down and unpleasant. He doubted his own decision because if Vlad decided to send her on another rig that his request with Victor would change nothing. Totally. He was sad that Tolga couldn't help it or stop it, there seemed no way from this situation but only this one. He had to wait for Janice here, nervously smoking in her room and look in the window time to time. He hoped a lot she won't search the support on Vic's territory.
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Huge satisfaction grew inside of Victor with each word she said to him. He felt how her body trembled and leaned closer to her. Her voice also interrupted as if she was cold but also about to cry. He listened every her word with attention but as she got more emotional he put his tire closer to her lips saying "Shh" so she had to finish her sentence whispering. With a light smile on his face, he grabbed a white towel from the shelf and put it over her back. "It is a good thing you excused yourself for the last night because this tone of you was unnecessary. All i wanted is just to get some privacy with you and no more, ahh just why your friend had to be so stubborn. I understand him a little, even if he is too bold for this place. However, i did hear about the problems you have. I noticed your issue starting to grow long ago. It's kinda was unavoidable because i told him so many times Janice, he just can't handle you. See it as you want, good or bad but it's true. You need another approach and here you can agree when it's about it i'm probably the best on the oil rig." He chuckled and changed the topic casually as if it was not a hint at all " I came here not for sex, i simply don't have time for this right now. I just saw you really down and messy on my territory, i'm here to say that you should not afraid me. You know you and me always supposed to find the common language before. Almost all your problems have the strong roots going on my territory. I can do much, but i can't change Vladimir's mind about you. I will be not able to fix it. Though i hope he knows that Ivan will be not your mentor longer like that. i will just now allow him to be so far from myself. Not because i don't want or against of you. Just because he is the right hand as you know." Victor grabbed the towel and dried some of the water on her hood. He obviously felt a full control over Janice's feels right now and his imagination filled his mind with possible ideas for that suffering corvette. "You know what? I don't wanna let my reputation down be late at the meeting. I want you to clean yourself and treat well. Calm down and make your point short and clear, no promises that i will able to help you here since you're part of Trunkovs but be grateful and do your promise. I will be waiting for you in the office just before dinner time. I will kindly get you some calming tea and we can discuss your problems. Don't lose your last chance because maybe it will be too late tomorrow."
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Max sighed but gave a strong nod to Alex "Thank's for this clearing. I thought i would be the last he would choose because i'm different and even my appearance in this group unusual. So i would have a totally different view on the things around, but maybe it is what he exactly wants to see? I honestly doubt though that i would be special, but if he wanna try me out i think i better accept this and try my best. Don't wanna him to be disappointed in his choice, like in that day when i shoot the bear or when he figured i wanna leave the group" Max almost whispered " His temper can change really fast i noticed, you never can expect if he raised his tire to hit or put you." He turned when he heard how someone else entered and it was Curby. Max felt a weird feeling inside but he never expected Curby to greet him personally. He even couldn't find the right words quickly to greet him back so he just said "Hello" and tried to act natural. He stopped his gaze on Vlad again for a while till he saw how Vlad raised his eyes so Max quickly looked away. He somehow tried to see Vlad's state already trying to predict the time he would go sleep at. He didn't get any info about it as he hoped but he decided to go really late then. Not 2 Am but maybe around 3 or 4 for the best luck. It was a golden middle he thought when it's would be too late to stay awake and too early to wake up.
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Tolga sighed outside the door shortly before driving down the hall to meet vlad in the meeting room. Tolga was thankful of course that boris is aboit to do these things for him but he still hoped janice wont disappoint boris hardly too in some way. Tolga still pondered for a moment if there wasnt anything else they could do, but no, he had to trust on boris act now that janice will accept what is going to happen. But back the thought went to vlad, and as he mentioned, he feels sorry for vlad. The more he wanted to be at his bosses side. Once he reached the meeting room. Vlad looked neutral until he spotted tolga and a smirk appeared on vladimirs face. He was glad tolga was here bc he did kinda want him to be here rather then prolly being with janice rn. Not jealousy or anything, he just wanted to finally spare his right hand from all the stress. Vlad greeted tolga cheerfully and serious both were beside eachother and on the other side was petrov. Seemed smoothly now. Only cars to wait for now, are victor and miles, well and also acer and grem eventually but they were busy rn. Tolga looked around and then soon spot alex and max. He raised an eyelid before narrowing his eyes. Eventhough he knew janice kinda caused this herself, he still was annoyed seeing them. But smth fell right in his eyes. Victor wasnt here... that victor comes so late is such a huge rarity that it made tolga shortly look worried to the door. Worried what may be the cause for this late coming. hopefully it was nothing relating to the talk just before. Tolga looked back forward and soon as some time passed he leaned a bit over the table. He suddenly talked up to them, vlad wasnt too pleased but let his right hand do.
"Hmm i see victor is looking for another advisor. Tell me, where is your boss, this is unusual for him."
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As he put his tire on her mouth she stared at it while talking before smoothly looking back at him. Her sad eyes still giving him sparks of thankfulness and admiration. Her nervousity completly left. The towel just showed so much care and as he dried the water it was even more feelable. But she mostly cared about victors advice and also the accept of the excuse. He seemed so ideal rn. Just what she is looking for. Yet it made her sad that he hints already that theres maybe nothing that can be saved anymore. But she put a last push of hope in for victors words. She felt good being in his tires rn actually. And she sighed trustfully. Yet she just couldnt set her sad and worried gaze off at first.
"Thank you for understanding. And thank you for this time. Honestly victor, i do not disagree that you are the best here" she tried chuckling lightly "i understand why you see it that way now. The fact that it seems unfixable even for me just is heartbreaking though. I dont want to expect impossible things from you victor but i know i can trust you. Theres just smth about you, and am sure you know, that is making you so great. So i promise that i wont be afraid. Why should i be afraid when you treat me so nicely actually. I guess i just got a bit overhelmed by things. For that i excuse. But it wont happen once more victor. Bc i be there then, i be coming to your office and even accept this kind offer of tea. T-thats actually so generous of you hehe. I be listening to your words. I know you cant do wonders but i hope we come to a result atleast. It will be all i have as solve... Iam sure we somewhat will find atleast smth that i can do. I wont waste anymore time bc you are right, it might be too late tomorrow... tomorrow... " janice took a deep breath. Her tires felt weak by the thought that it may be too late anyway and that its even time to really say goodbye to everyone, even ivan...
"Ok victor. I wont waste anymore of your time. Go be the good example that you have always been, a king. You know, i be doing what you said here and treat myself alittle so iam ready for our meeting, same goes for my words. I be remembering your request to make my point. Ohhh! Before i forget it. Yes i excuse my friend boris here. He just really cares you know? And i do care much about him too. Hes special to me. I also gotta get back to him now." She smiled alittle shylie but got slowly a more confident look. But not by own power but rather for vic. She put his tire down and longly nuzzled him. "Ok vic. See ya" she watched him leaving and she smiled before looking sad again. She began cleaning herself. Just like promised and then went down to grab some snacks for herself and boris. She slowly opened the door and as she saw him smoking again, she slowly aproached him and glided her tire over him. "Hey teddy. I calmed a bit down. I just needed some time out. I dont want you to be worried though. I was just driving around the rig wanting to be alone and later took intiative and washed myself. But i think i gotta tell you something. But before that. Lets eat something. I think you smoked enough rn. Rather share with me and tell me if-if i missed smth." She chuckled and took his cigarette and took a breath of it aswell actually really smiling then. "Good ones you have there, wow"
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Alex understood max's worries completly. It was indeed really a strange choice of victor but the more alex thinks about it. The more it kinda makes sense. Even considering that it may be mocking in a way towards the other groups and also put victor in a prideful light. Yet aex did knew it wasnt just that. Victor did had plans and things he expects from max. Else he wouldnt have chosen him for smth this serious. Yet alex still kinda had to chuckle when max mentioned the bear thing. He stopped for max though "i think you dont have to believe it at first to be special anyway. Victor has his reasons and who knows, you may be the right one and even enjoy having this higher role once you calmed your mind a bit. But i also hope this here may distract you atleast alittle." As alex heard max whispering though, he really had to chuckle and gave his bro a slight kick "exactly. But thats our boss. You will learn to understand him better the more time you spend with him. See even i managed it but to be honest i do get what you mean, its sometimes alittle irritating heh. But hey, it makes his grumpy mood actually to a nice thing oddly enough." Alex smiled amused bc that was kinda funny but he meant it serious. For him that grumpy mood was the best side of victor. Alittle funny to him. Alex watxhed afterwards that weird scene going on. The greeting was odd already but as that eye drift of max happened he just gave his bro a serious and motion with his hood like "dont worry about it now, you will get back at him later" suddenly the door opened again and ivan drove inside with victor. Victor suddenly looked grumpy again.just neutral gaze of his. But once inbetween max and alex. Ivan went beside alex and observed them both shortly. Just again their tight friendship showed once more. It was a shame but ivan dealt with it. He looked over to vlad who actually greeted victor too. As if there never has been any wars and stress. Victor raised his eyelid then. He didnt look at his advisors but talked silently "ok you three. Some topics am aware about today already. But it be many new things again. So be ready if theres smth you want to let me know. Also alex, i hoped you introduced max to his dutys today already. It be probably calm though. I dont wanna see any shenaningans or bad behaviors though. This is a formal meeting on which we have a perfect reputation on. Please keep it that way." Victor was the perfection really important and he then saw miles coming in. Everyone greeted at the same time. Alex kinda hoped max will join on that. As miles took his place he scanned the present cars at first before giving a smirk "i welcome everyone who made it today. Excellent noone seems to feel bad and the morning has went smoothly for you all. I also greet max for joining in as one of victors advisors. May you feel comfortable here. So, lets dont waste anymore time. I knowe everyone of us is pretty busy at the moment and every stolen time is unnecessary. (Vlad nodded to that and victor seemed to agree by the way he moved his gaze, the others were calm) so first things first. There has been minor damages at east rigs at the moment and mostly these have been reported by pacer and gremlin workers. curby and tubbs are aware and brought this message to me. And now vladimir and victor, its time you get to know that too. Hugos and trunkovs werent being involved in that. I determine we gotta send many cars over that will go and fix those issues aswell as new parts which we gotta get. For that i want to have even more cars. So. Agreement on that, any nos?" Everyone nodded actually as agree. It was clear that there would be no, no and no advise was needed. "Good wonderfull, than thats solved. It came also to my ears that vladimirs outside workers needed to hold in some cars. Easy, two vipers and some dodges. They be send here as prisoners and vladimir will deal with them. Since it is including the fact though that always smth could go wrong. I wanna know if everyone is ok with this and sees no danger coming from that." Max watched and saw some talking with their boss. Alex leaned in to victor now. "Hey, i know they might just be civilian cars. But we never know if they are agents and this is planned. I just think we should be cautious." Victor listened silent and grunted "maybe. But then again, isnt it also riskfull not to hold them in. I rather doubt on vladimirs abilities here tbh. Just own opinion... but i would say no. So, ivan and max. Just you two. Mostly iam interested on what you think max." Victor was glad it started so soft and smoothly yet still with an almost ironic inclusion. He almost smirked evilly. But that was just a begin.
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"You can trust me. And you Don't have to afraid of me. I'm just trying to feel with your situation and give you the chance. You should have warned me somehow that you will be away from the rig so I would not count it as unpolite reasons of yours. I know it's probably not your fault you've been sent away for so long but I'm glad that you didn't lose your eye." He felt satisfied with her answer, just a quick conversation made her trust him again and he was proud of himself and his strategy. Even if he wanted to get everything right away he knew it is too early to hook the fish, it could be way more usable later. His thoughts stayed deep inside and he smiled " Sure your friend just didn't know, hope he can relax at the moment though. Will talk more once you will be in the office" He didn't say anything about Vlad's words considering his question which Vlad asked Janice. Why he doesn't take her back to his group. It was still quite interesting to hear such from Vlad but to Vic it sounded as if Vlad just gave up on her and even in his own group he wants to send her away. He just smiled amused and looked down at her when she nuzzled to him. He didn't let his mind to think further about what could happen right here a probably right now but he had the meeting. " See you Janice" he said shortly and left her alone.
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As Janice entered the room Boris looked back in the mirror. He was damn revealed now that she got back, and he was glad but stayed on his place smoking. Just that much he felt exhausted in that situation and didn't know what to do. Also, it was his second cigarette. He narrowed his eyes when Janice snatched it and put it into her mouth breathing it in. He actually didn't want her to smoke but decided to let her catch some relax to make it fair. He actually saw she looked alive and felt better talking and giggling, he hoped that this mood won't die really soon again bc of Vlad's plan. He surely would try his best to make it sound not so bad. He though scoffed as the thought of it as if he was about to lie to his love. He looked down on the snacks Janice brought for them and the thought about Victor left him "That's fine my blueberry, gonna tell you missed not really much. Tolga didn't stay here for too long because he was busy. Um,, i see you feel better?" He closed his eyes and nuzzled to her clean metal smelling in her nice smell after a shower. But he sighed again worrying " I waited for you, i think you should've stayed at least to listen Tolga. It was not really polite move. I know you maybe worry but try to see his words from a good side. He is trying to help you, and whatever you will be send I'll be with you. Even if its side of the rig."
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( talks about Victor grumpy mood still )
" Makes it to a nice thing?" Max looked confused aside as Alex smiled amusedly. He then chuckled shortly " Assume so bro. Victor should hear you right now. You would catch him off guard like that because when he grumpy he tries to look threatening while you are amused about it. Isn't it funny somehow?" He giggled a little and watched how the door opened and Tolga came in. He was greeted but soon again Max saw how Tolga held his sight on him for a while before he joined Vlad. " jeez stop staring at me men.." Max hissed under his breath so only Alex could hear it. He knew that Trunkovs probably didn't expect to see him here which raised his own ego. He just hoped Victor indeed granted him for the work. Max just leaned on the wheel waiting and looking around on the bosses from the groups, soon his eyes met Tolga who looked now right at him and Alex and even questioned them. Before Max could open his mouth Alex talked " Yes he apparently decides to give the chance to the new worker who does well. However, i didn't ask where you were all this time but don't you worry, Victor will be here soon, I'm pretty sure he won't late." his eyes looked calm and he smirked a little. And just as Victor was mentioned he appeared in the room with Ivan. Max sighed and smirked as well on that coincidence while Tolga came back on his place beside Vladimir. Max stood on his wheels now and waited when Victor and Ivan will take their places. It felt so unusual to him to stand beside his boss at the meeting. He was though determined to pass it the best he can. He didn't think of Ivan and didn't even look at him while Alex met Ivan's gaze and looked away as nothing happening switching his attention to Victor. He nodded and assured Victor "Don't worry about it boss, Max knows what to do. It will go smooth and perfect as always." He actually looked normal to give Max some confidence and calmness after Vic's words. Soon when Miles appeared Max surely greeted him as well as everyone. He heard how Miles even mentioned his presentation here and closed his eyes shortly as the sign of an agreement with a short smile. It seemed that Miles didn't worry about Max's transfer back to Vic's wheels and it was kind of good news to him. He listened to every word with attention and it started pretty well to him. He felt a little more relaxed as suddenly Miles mentioned,,,Vipers? His gaze changed and he looked disturbed. Why them again and why was he needed them? Who were they? He had many questions. He heard how Alex already adviced something to Victor and leaned a little closer to Victor too to be able to hear what his bro said. And soon Victor after saying his opinion asked Max and Ivan. Max looked sceptical and shook his hood slowly " We don't know this reason. In the end, it can be unnecessarily and bring some troubles to the rig. If there no more details about this case then i would say no to it." He gazed over Victor and Alex at Ivan now waiting what he will say on that.
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Janice was innerly feeling way lighter after those words of victor, she really felt as if he genuinly cared for her. As if he really wanted to help her. The fact that he helped her back then already by giving her miles number, so she and boris can actually get back to the rig, was already being connected in her mind with his kindness.
Janice was also happy to see boris again, and honestly, she believes him but she still is concerned that this all is affecting him aswell. It already made her smile fade and look question but caring. She responded his sigh with one of her own but grabbed his tire to hold it.
"I know i should have... i kinda regret that now but i dont know if my emotions would be beneficial either. Maybe its good i escaped for a moment to calm down. Even if it was a bit unpolite... for that i excuse my teddy. But dont you worry. I kinda know tolgas words were in good meanings; but it doesnt change the fact how my life will change afterwards." Her surprised gaze alightened more hopeful with a slim smile "but teddy. Are you sure? Did i got you right? So, if i really be send away, you be coming with me? Be careful not to loose vlad by that. I always hoped you and me atleast wont seperate though teddy... i kinda dont want you to go. Idk... its love, i think you get what i mean" she felt guilty though, she knew her life and being around her is no good for boris. She sighed but kept on smiling as her tone got abit more serious. "But we may not have to let that happen with the rig transfer teddy. Remember how i was looking for atleast one last chance? I-i think i just got it. I swear boris, i have not been on the hugo territory. Victor found me himself in the shower. But he did not demanded anything from me. He just listened to me and cheered me up. He even said that he hopes you can relax now teddy. However, even if he didnt ask for it, i told vic clearly that i mean what i said and dont want any act of him. So dont you worry teddy. Now comes smth good though, he noticed how all went down and offered to talk with me. I shall meet him in his office after the meeting and with a nice tea he and i be discussing the issue and look for a ppssible solution. He said that he cant change vlads mind of course but maybe we find smth that can be done. His words were true when he said that this is my last CHANCE and it may be too late tomorrow. Victor is a boss, and knows this rig well and has more influence. So i kinda am faithful here... however teddy, even if nothing will happen between me and vic, your opinion as my love will always matter, so i wonder if you are ok with this?." Her eyes glittered hopefull and focused right at his, while she still held his tire.
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By max's thoughts there is to say that miles shortly observed max, biggest thing for miles here wasnt just that this was odd but also that he was a bit didappointed but miles knew max had to choose his way. If it be "wrong" once more... then that wont be well. As miles pushed those thoughts away and had focused on the talk. He observed the reaction of every single cars. And well. He kinda expect everyone to be ok with this. Since those prisoner discussion go and pass quite fast. So miles made ready for an agree already. Same did vladimir and leaned back calmly.. He had his reasons why he really indeed need to keep those prisoners in. They got sympathy of vlad bc of their viper being but thoughts cant be seen obviously of vlad or anyone. But still he really necessarily needed those prisoners... alex in the meantime proudly watched his bro giving out his first opinion here but both alex and ivan seemed slightly surprised by max's words. He was new so that was understandable though. But victor kept a straight face. Ivan shortly shook his hood "i kinda am sure that vlad is able to handle them. Danger can be there of course but vlad is quite a secure boss on that too. I would only worry if it was tubbs." Tubbs silently heard his name and looked over to them shortly with narrowed eyes before talking with cole again... slowly. Victor grunted and soon smiled alittle as he whispered too. "Hmm interesting. Well i ivan, alex, i see your point of views. And it makes sense. Max's one aswell. But may we throw in that vladimir has a history with vipers already. Max surely has considered that. We dont know if that may catch him offguard. Iam sceptical if i can trust him here. Of course he can proof me the opposite but rn our rig is making progress and problems would be at the worst moment rn. Good advice you three." Alex leaned away from vic aswell as ivan did, so max had to too. Victor signalized he made a decision. Miles looked around shortly and soon saw every boss ready. "So may i give it its tick now? Who is accepting this request of vladimir." Tires rose up. Except victors. Vlad looked chill but then he heard miles grunt and looked to the other bosses, seeing victors tire not up. First time max saw vlad narrow his eyes. He was just a bit annoyed and alittle angry. He felt as if this was on purpose. "Miles, may i ask victor for his reasoning?" Miles nods "it be in my interest too" victor talked emotionless "well easily, i dont trust vladimir on his abilities. My advisor knows alittle more in that regard by past as one of those and also in combination with vipers. Vlad can be startled and also. To be honest i know quite well how easy prisoners, and how often, prisoners have escaped vlad already. So no." Vlad wanted to say something but tubbs sunk his tire down too. And vlad just sighed. "Its ok. I somehow will see how i gotta manage that differently again" innerly vlad felt a bit pressure or tint of frustration. Just more work and also it had to do with safety of his loved members. But he knows he will find a different way. Everyone looked serious and miles went on. "Ok to more serious stuff now. It came to me that there has been significient lacks of quality by the result of pacer work.---" victor whispered "this aint important for us. But well done. Keep attention and perfection up..." "ok i accept that tubbs, if it will increase the quality. Next topic... as victor was away, there came several complaints to me of trunkovs and hugos fighting eachother. I dont know why we gotta touch this topic again and again. But this war between your boths groups have to end. Its not just harming you. But other groups too." Victor calmly talked
"My members are territorial. I was away, i can only explain this to myself that trunkovs must have been the cause." Miles hissed "argue starts at two sides. I dont want this to end in an argue again." Tolga politely added "me neither and i agree to miles. But its still not secret that the hugos think they can allow themselfs anything. No one of us is perfect and you dont gotta act like you all are when you treat your workers so miserable." Victor narrows his eyes but actually stays calm while vlad shakes his hood.
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Boris still stayed close to Janice still with closed eyes, he needed this connection with her again to feel better because he worried more and more about her and also their relationship. "I will go with you, i dont know yet what i will say to Vlad if he gonna take this measure but i will come up with something. I think i can have luck here because he is my friend but, if you see live on the side the rig so bad and awful then i will try to prevent it. I hope though that Tolga understood your mood. At least he didn't say anything bad about your behaviour when you left." When he heard how she mentioned Hugo territory he opened his eyes and stood up on his wheels even if Janice held his one still. His gaze looked worried and he didn't believe what he heard from her, he though listened to all that she said and looked in her eyes as well but you could see already he didn't like it. He looked down and even grumpy now, he even didn't know how to react on this because he wasn't expecting her to believe Victor. He looked on the wheel Janice held and then back at her " So what you want me to say? I don't trust him and you told me how he treated you before, even the way he spoke yesterday tells me he is highly interested in your body. How even he found you in the shower is a question to me. That he said nice words to you doesn't really prove anything but if you see him as the last chance, go on." He looked a little irritated and put his wheel down grabbing the cigarette from Janice's wheel. There was only one inhale last so he breathed that in and put the cigarette down. He just felt that something will go wrong, she was right that he could help her, but would he be so generous? He was short about what he felt and wanted to look like he let her do whatever she wants and thinks is right, but it hurt him inside and he worried a lot for her safety in Vic's office.
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Max still wondered about the vipers and he was 100% sure this was for something not good because he already was the prisoner in that group and he didn't even know that he could consider a nice thing by what he got from this information. He kinda looked calm and sure in what Victor will say on that and he noticed how Tubbs followed Victor's decision which was quite interesting to watch. But that meeting took his attention and he was interested to hear what was the next issues. It even was interesting to him to think more about the rig in general, even if he had only a narrow knowledge considering it. Though, he would learn more if he would contact others more often. But there was something else he just learned. The Hugo fighter with Trunkovs so he and Alex weren't the only ones. He wondered where and how often it happened and actually he even didn't know why. So he already looked at Victor with a gaze ' i have no idea what would i do with that' as he heard Tolga stated his opinion. These words though made Max look at Trunkovs as on crazy ones and he didn't like that attacking position. The word 'miserable' quickly triggered Alex and he scoffed moving forward a little and looking to Tolga's side. He knew what Tolga meant by words 'we're all not perfect' but he quickly turned it against of them, sorta mockingly "We are aware that none of you is perfect, Trunkovs. But in your place, i would not mention treatment at all knowing the real situation. Hugo's just don't wear sheep clothing as you prefer to."
Max glanced at Miles shortly and saw how annoyed he looked by that situation, but this seemed to him as something which would be hardly solved. In the end in such place fights would be normal as a tea for breakfast. He though didn't say his opinion yet.
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Janice was reliefed about boris's words at first. Atleast she could be sure that tolga probably wasnt made at her, still she glanced and observed boris closely and hopeful but her gaze sunk a bit more down questioning. She put her tire on his fender and gave his metal a sweet smooch. She worried about the cigarettes more and more... but at this point she grasped even more... he really just smokes bc of her. She doesnt know how to handle with that, she loves him...
"I dont want you to lie. Thats what i want you to say. I care about your opinion teddy and want to hear youe words first atleast. And i get it worries you... i get that victor is an egoistic bastard often. But i guess its the only thing i can try at last step. If it doesnt work... i guess i gotta be ready to leave this rig." She sighed and moved to boris front with her tire tracing caringly over him. She hugs him warmly and then smiles at him. "If he dares to try smth, i know i be able to somehow escape him. I will prepare for this meeting my teddy. But dont you try to fool me here... i see how much it bothers you. And i wish i could stay here. All for you. But i hope my preparation will calm you. Yet theres smth we really need to discuss. Teddy. Just as you worry about me, i worry about you my love. Since we got closer you began smoking. I noticed. And it just increased. I know my life is not easy to be around with and i wish i could save you from this. But i know we love eachother too much here. So i hope atleast i can make all the stress good again by words. I love you purehearted. And even how much stress is there, i see all your love and what you do. Iam happy we can go through this together and i appreciate every effort. Pls know. It all is gonna be ok." She then slowly and softly kissed him. Quite long until she pulled back slowly letting her tire go down his cheek and just looking warmly at him with a smile. She wanted him to feel loved... even if its hard for herseld to believe that all will go well...
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Victor actually hoped too that max will learn more abput the rigs life after time. It would make max more and more to the hugo he should be. Theres an example he has to fit and he does quite well rn. Yet for an eternity there was no guarantee if vic was ok with max staying silent. Theres pride and an image of the hugos that gets hit at by the trunkovs in the end. Victor slightly smiled by alex's words then as tolgas engine growled slightly. Curby and tubbs looked at eachother alittle done aswell just like miles who let them talk first though. Even if miles hated it, he knew it might be good to listen to them atleast alittle before it escalates too much.
Ivan put his tire on the table table and actually narrowed his eyes aswell. He hated these assumptions though and the war too even if had much to do with vlad and actually found vlad quite ok.
Victor obserbed this movement of ivan before glancing at max. Their both eyes met and it was like a request for victor to whisper to max "honestly. We try to stay calm and moderate and i tried keeping you outta this war. But tbh it was just a matter of time when you will know of it even more. Stay strong to who you are max. Dont let them degrade you. Dont let them think they can treat you like thatm mostly not after what went on with your viper girl..."
Tolga glanced angrily at alex and leaned forward but vladimir pushed tolga a bit back and shook his hood once more. "I would like if you excuse this instant alexander hugo. The way you hugos start to disrespect this meeting is rather showing how incapable you are of taking criticism. But now tell me, from where comes that assumption that we wear sheeps clothes?" *he actually chuckles lightly* "oh excuse me. Do i need to define the word "care..." and "love" to you? Wait let me give you a dictionary. Or is it just the imperfection showing again? Idk you tell me. But i do not intend to fight so let us settl-" victor scoffed "would you stop giving orders to my members? Who has given you the right for it when iam present right here and seemingly am ok with my members actually expressing their opinion? And come, dont play innocent. You wouldnt have talked for tolga if you wouldnt want to take this futher. Your cut off just shows you run out of arguments fast. Vladimir, just stop. You only proof alex's words by everything you say. But hey, calm down vladimir. We see often enough how much your members really love you back for this. Tell me yourself if you and your group are good. If you are a good boss." Vlad thought of janice progress. Tanys leaving and many other cases like trunkovs failing missions, dying... and how vlad gives himself the fault often. He shortly looked aside innerly hurt but gazed serious back at victor. As if it didnt hit him eventhough it did hardly. Vic had a feel for this though and grinned. Tolga got rageful as he watched his boss and looked angrily to them as alex did aswell.
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Boris still looked down and as she talked but his eyes widened a little when she said she will be ready to leave the rig If it will fail. Even if he wanted it to happen and he was ready to be with her in any hard moment out of this, or even that place it still felt so odd. He looked at her as she traced her wheel over him and then down again. He stayed in her hug and thought. The idea of her protection didn't sound safe to him since just yesterday she got big damage and would be weaker. He just can't deal with it and won't forgive himself if he will take her. " I'm not trying to fool you, I just lost here and feel like I can't do anything even though my friend is boss of the group. It's very hard to me to let you go but also i can't forbid you. I don't know how you are gonna protect yourself if he has bad intentions, doesn't seem to safe to me. It looks like he thinks he can do everything in that place just because who he is and I don't think that anything will really help you in this case. Again be careful using it because he can turn your weapon against of you. But with the cigarettes, I can't refuse it right now. I'm sorry. It calms my mind and I indeed get addicted to them too much.. But maybe when the situation will be better for us I will, not smoke so much." Slowly her tires went over him to his front and they kissed, Boris closed his eyes and his heart got some another dose of calm and happiness, he wanted more but it wouldn't be the right time to make love so he tried to rather be concentrated on his mind. How she sounded right now made him believe a little that everything will be okay. He believed her and wanted to trust her on that, obviously, he couldn't see that on back of her mind she worried a little. He still looked unsure with his answer but she calmed him. He spoke quietly to her caressing her lips almost not acknowledge it " We have some time till you can go and I can think better on that. We should quickly bite on something and then we will go to Dima to continue on the treatment. That's more important right now."
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Vladimir just sighed and leaned back, he just waved with his wheel to Hugo's side " It's senseless to argue with them Tolga, he won't see further his own polished hood. I want you to calm down it not should..".
Alex's voice got a little louder again:
" Your side just have nothing to say on that because it's true. And no thanks, I don't need a dictionary! At first, you should make things clear in your own group before looking for the flaws in others."
Tolga narrowed his eyes and scoffed angrily:
" Your boss just will never experience what my boss did, simply because Victor doesn't care of his members like that. We know the methods you use to be able to look ' perfect' in others eyes when you actually don't."
Alex smirked " congratulations on that! You seem to presented every time Victor treated us bad, sorry I didn't notice you.* he smirked* but if you think your methods are perfect either, fine go on with that! You just don't want to open your eyes, though I know you just pretend you not see problems in it !"
This moment was just so heated and spiced..
Victor stayed calm and a low smirk was visible on his face, he always knew he can rely on Alex's protection. Ivan didnt like that escalation and saw as if both Tolga and Alex went too far. He actually slightly pushed Alex's side in the end of his words but Alex even didn't pay attention to him and just stared at Tolga with narrowed eyes waiting if he will find anything to say back. In that moment Max rolled his eyes annoyed and leaned back looking at Tolga shortly :
" Tsk, since we switched to it. The only ones who deserve care get it from Victor, not everyone does. Sounds a little ridiculous to be able to love each member. As if boss got nothing else to do. Even if he still managed to make the past prisoner one of high rank."
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Janice felt really unsure, nervous and insecure about the thought if it fails. But she knows its all she could do. She stayed close to him listening to his words and just as he was finished she smiled. But this was really pure. There was a true moment of love for janice and she thinks back to boris words that when she really loves someone, she be going to that one car no matter what victor does. Smth in herself just felt sweet at this irony and how they seemingly ended up being this love. It really was cute and warm to janice. Even if all this pain and worries were here she knew there was smth to enjoy there.
"I worry about that too boris. But trust me... i got nothing to loose at this point and even if it will be hard. I will defend myself the best i can. I just shouldnt be getting nervous... but yeah. Lets not think about that now. Same with the cigarettes, if you promise me that, then i be ok with it. I just dont want you to harm yourself you know? I need you teddy and if someone is allowed to hurt you, then just me heh" she grinned and grabbed his tire. Pulling him with her out of her room. She calmly drove beside him to the canteen and once they were there she actually felt the feel of hunger expressive now. She smelled some meat... but they were a bit early for janice schedule for eating... she just hoped it was ok since boris wanted to eat. So they both grabbed some and munched on it. That didnt took too long. But since trunkovs were there; they both couldnt mess around in love... but just as they were about to go to dima, janice remembers smth... she kept it in yet though... they slowly drove up to dimas working place and knocked as a almost distracted voicecalled them inside "yes. Yes. What is it?" He didnt look at then yet and fixed some trunkov parts bc of the lack of new ones. "Ohh uhm. Hey dima i just am here for more treatment. But actually... theres smth i wanted to tell you both... idk if it was in the pain and panic. But i remember i had difficulties to stop... idk... maybe you can check my brakes... that would be really kind if you arent too busy of course" she smiled a bit nervous but that was when dima turned to look at them but smiled as he whiped some oil off his hood. He looked alittle funny being so messy
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Curby and tubbs still exchanged gazes but soon they switched to look at the ones talking all the time. It was annoying and intresting at the same time to listen to this confrontations. Though curby was more on vlads side here and tubbs more on victors. Zundapp looked displeased and miles who shortly grinned embaressed but then whispered that theres a reason they shoulda listen to it atleast a bit. Suddenly both miles and zundapp looked serious then to focus.
Victor though, he grinned wider. He grinned wider at this punching argumentative hit of max. He actually was proud of him there. Bc this was exactly the case. Victor chuckled and raised an eyelid amused. "Exactly. And i think thats way more prideful than throwing your love at everyone. Its impossible anyway. But look at max, this is exactly how it rather should be. High rank and deservant of it. But hey atleast your love has brought your members highly up and to smth nice. Janice for example.-sarcastic- and they even all seem thankful for it hm? Vladimir. Theres a point in argumentations when it rather is strong of you to call yourself defeated." Vlads eye twitched but he felt not just anger inside but also frustration. He wanted to punch smth. Just let smth out rn. Bc this did hurt him hard once more. And he shortly glanced at max really observant. And mentally vlad put janice beside max rn, comparing em. Vlad grit his teeth and hardly shut his eyes before facing them in an angry gaze once more. " i agree that love has to be deserved but there still should be a certain loving rate to all your members. If you see it as redicioulus than i doubt the self confidence of them. But hypnotizing members always works right? I dont deny, this project of yours has brought max high but its not really hard at the same time to be better then janice. I dont think that iam responsible if she doesnt appreciate the love i offer her and lets herself be spoiled by yours boss actually. In the end, i do a first step, but changing is the one she has to do herself..." tubbs actually grabbed some attention "if i may interrupt... it is no secret though that victors group has a more succesfull rate and also is prefered by zundapp as support" curby sighed "well thats true tubbs, i agree but-" vlad sighed "curby its ok. I get you two. But iam happy aslong as my members are and thats what is the highest importance to me. And i think that is what matters. I cant discuss with these hugos though. They are way too stubborn and just dont even try to see it in our eyes. But if it makes you happy, then whatever. But stay away from my members." Alex scoffed " you mean, you should stay away from us. The hugos do not take cause in entering others property, territory." Tolga looked worried at vlad, he knew even if vlad hided it. There was much going on in his boss rn. And he shook his hood. "I domt believe that alex. However max, now listen. I dont get how you even can support this car you call boss. It seems to me almost hypocritical. Mostly bc you used to be a prisoner of his. However let me throw in. You may seem more succesfull but isnt that clear when so many death rates swing for the hugos side. And its always the ones who cant fit the ideal. Odd-" miles shouted. "Enough. I think this wont get us anywhere. I would like if you all make ready for me to find a solution. Its enough seriously. But let us keep on the meeting now..."
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Dima looked at Janice and Boris longer before greeting them, he just looked pretty deep in the work so he needed some time to switch on Janice and process her words " Hi. So the brakes you mean? What could be wrong with them?" He grabbed Janices back wheel and looked behind the cap. Janice chucked " No no I think it has to be something under the hood. Because I felt like something clicked under it." Dima put her wheel down " Oh ? Well shit. I hope it's not a serious problem then. You know your guts' not so easy to fix like the lemons. Well technically I mean. Some even impossible to me and we need it to be replaced. Hmm, Boris, you can either go or stay here."
Boris raised his eyes to make look like he thinks on it, surely he wouldn't leave " Mm you know I will stay. Got not much to do alone. Hope you are ok with some watchers?"
Dima lightly pushed Janice on the place for fixing and smirked " Mehh I'm good. If you want can have some tea but you will have to serve yourself. And I won't be mind if you make some to me." " No problem that I could do!" Boris drove to the part of the garage where was a small kitchen, still in the style of the rest part of the room. Oily and messy. Boris grabbed a cup and looked inside of it seeing traces from coffee or other drinks. He grabbed a clothe but it was oily so he silently just began to wash the cups he found there. While he was deal with dishes Janice already laid with her hood open and Dima looked curiously inside " Okay let's see what happened..." he looked concentrated and serious being silent but shortly raised his eyes to see with what Boris rattling there. He only chuckled shortly being sarcastically" Hey maybe you wanna clean the bench as well? Drop it Boris, it will be dirty again anyway. That's just my dirty work, not me." He then looked back under Janice hood chilled but his expression changed on one confused and he frowned " didn't get that.. Ahh... Well, that's lame. Just how you managed to damage a brake pipe ? Looks like it been cut off. So weird." He detached it and scratched his hood observing it. He then drove to the cabinet " Luckily it's fixable. We just gotta replace the pipe and add some brake fluid and you will run like a new."
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Victor actually chuckled when heard Vlads words he said about Janice "So you even yourself admit that the one you love so much is actually not a good worker if it's so easy to be better than her. Also, don't compare her with any of my workers and especially who presents here, they achieved way more under my ' dictatorial regime' as you mean"
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Max looked annoyed at Tolga and already wanted to answer him as they heard Miles. They just both scanned each other with the eyes and both looked to their bosses.
Tolga whispered to Vlad " Don't take it close to your heart boss, they just will not understand things like that. We are on the right path because we are the most united group, we won't be against of our workers." He gazed to Miles then " I'm sorry that you all had to listen to this but just we and Hugos seem like can't find a compromise here. I think all we need is just to punish the ones who start it. Doesn't matter from which side but actually our workers aware about this and won't touch others...".. Alex rolls his eyes annoyed "Again you start it. Even now you just behave provoking." Tolga glanced at Alex seriously and frowned. He just wished he could shut him up but he swallowed that and stayed calm actually being really pissed of inside. He sighed " So where I was... I wanted to say that the instigators should be highly punished and they all should be aware of that and nick down that if they will damage other workers for the purpose of vandalism or malicious harm they will pay for it. Doesn't matter how. At the same time, I know we can't track all them and likely we would accept the cases only after a complaint. Because not all would complain we know that. But already yesterday we had one case on our side. It gives extra work to the mechanic and also we spend extra details to fix workers. Which is wasteful for any group. Miles, we need you to take action. Thanks for attention."
Tolga lowered himself showing that the end with his opinion. He knew that Vlad likely will accept and agree to him here. Right now he just had to talk out to let his boss rest his mind a little after Hugos attack.
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Janice chuckled along with dima actually somehow this was amusing to her the same way "hey wait. Why dont you clean my room too? Haha" she of course joked and smiled. Slowly she closed her eyes. Oddly enough she found it really relaxing right now to feel all that work dima puts there. Just smth of it was really stimulating for the mental senses. And soon sighed against him heavily.
"But dont fall asleep here now ok? Idk who will be ready to drag you out of here." He shook his hood but honestly he would only believe that vlad is able to fall asleep right here and now instead of janice. While dima has found a replace pipe. And gets to work janice wonders herself how this actually could have occured. She cant explain this to herself actually. And she pondered hardly. It sounded so unnatural. Even by dimas tone already. And suddenly just random she went to that topic again "i was thinking. I honestly have like no clue where that has come from tbh. I dont even know how that could have possibly happen. Its weird. Truly weird. Just how." Dima narrowed his eyes even more concentrated "as i said. It must have been cut off... shouldnt you know whos messing around in there?" Janice chuckled embaressed "of course! but this is a mystery. I have like no clue..." dima went to add the fluid and janice helped up so it went properly. And it was actually a fix that didnt take too long compared to other ones. Dima closed her engine and she blowed against him and pushed him lightly away then before grinning fierce. "I dont know, i just feel much better knowing this is safe now. Thank you" janice actually wanted to move away. She was wanting to prepare for victor. Bit boris stopped her with words as he saw it. "Janice. The wounds still should be treated" dima grinned. Almost wanting to mock them now. But rather he went towards the topic "ah yes janice. Stay onto place." He drove almost a whole path around her in the progress, exchanging bandages and little cuts that healed. He carefully filled up with heat protection and some metal and then polishing the metal. Janice looked a bit spotty now. But once the big wounds healed and are fully fixed. She can focus on a complete new paint. Would make more sense. Janice that but dima has stated it to her once more anyway. Janice smiled afterwards and watched to her side for boris the whole time. But she noticed dima finished "so great. Remember my words and dont get into more trouble. Else you be really gettung problems. Mostly your big wounds are still sensible." Janice nods "thank you alot for that dima. You did exelelant work as always. Though the spottiness bothers me alittle." Dima grunted but smirked. "Its not funny ok? I look as if my paint isnt sticking to me" she chuckles and rolled her eyes. Waving her tire to him. Smoothly boris had finished the tea and cleaning actually and all three rested at dimas table for a while. Just taking a break together. It was a quiet moment rn so why not.
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Vlad had growlled his engine already by victors words actually. He wanted to say smth but he knew it would make himself look in a bad light. But at the same time it angered him that janice did so much shit bc of someone like that, who talks not really good of her. Its insane in vlads mind. He doesnt get it. But he made visually clear that he definitly did not believe in victors success. Not like that.
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Vladimir shortly glanced back at tolga "i know. Thank you. Same you should do though. But iam aware that we all know what matters for us atleast as i mentioned. Seemingly they see it not like that, but they will see one day what it causes." Just before vlad thought concerned tolga is gonna set alex back on fire, and vlad has to sadly stop tolga. Tolga luckily proofed smth else to vlad. Vlad smiled warmly and held his tire shortly to tolga. Giving him one proud nod. These words were fair and prolly concluded it for today atleast. And honestly. Vlad was sick of this meeting already. This atleast fluffed it up a bit again. The hugos looked almost all alittle monotone. But alex shortly began being annoyed but they all accepted this answer. For now. They wouldnt let themself get defeated so fast though if the happening turns in. Victor shortly checked how his advisors react and max also could feel vics gaze set on him. But everything seemed fine. And vic did not regret his decision. He was satisfied with the vocal damage they were able to cause here. It made them look stronger by arguments.
In that time victor swam in his thoughts. Miles went to grab back attention "ok. Iam glad you all seem to agree though to let this topic off for now. I agree on tolgas opinion but since i dont want to see a revenge war. That just trznkovs and hugos will come day to day to report bc of hatred or abything. I also call out for the gremlins and pacers aswell as neutral members of zundapp. To give informations if they witnessed a happening. Its not a grand price but see it as tolga said. A way to go against this for now. So please for your own groups sake, stay in your own territorys if you want to fight so dearly. Also vlad, i think the mechanics problem that tolga mentioned here is well documented by you. I would like if you show me some copies of it. Maybe for some time dima will get help to cope it if its too much he has to works. I will see about that." Vladimir nods. He actually would appreciate it if dima had more freetime. Dimas hard work got highly respected in the end. Almost known for causing wonders. So longer rest is well deserved. Miles and zundapp then handed out a couple of papers that victor read through himself. He let alex look and it was personal stuff from zundapp. Vlad didnt let petrov see aswell but tolga. So max probably understood he should see. Victor signed a couple of them. While denying alot. You could watch that curby denyied and accepted differently than vic which may be interesting too. It was clear how different these groups are. Once the long paperwork was done, they all turned it back to zundapp who fixed his monocle satisfied. Miles then proudly talked about trunkovs, gremlins and pacers that ranked up and lastly mentioned the contest of the hugos "gladly i can also announce the three special rank ups by victors yearly contest. I know max was one of them and i think its one of many reasons why we can great him here today. Congrulations for that once more. Sadly alot of members seemed to have passed not just for vic in the contest. Some in the other groups aswell for which i hope respect is turned in, in each group aswell." Victor looked a bit down. It could come off as being sorry but he rather thought of the betrayers. Curby looked hurt and tubbs a bit stressed while vlad sighed deeply closing his eyes shortly. Why does he have to be remember exactly now? Tolga gave a minute of silence but then gave his boss a determined nod and vlad responded it with a smile. A good team they both are. As this was finished slowly the end of this regular meeting turned in. It was not like a big meeting in the end and vic wanted to test max. Miles mentioned shortly a few deliveries that come in and have to be installed and he asked if some can rest on the different territories before being build in on the rig. It was clearly a yes that max alex and ivan as complete three could give vic a fast nod on. Lastly though as miles called the meeting to an ending, and curby went to talk to victor and tubbs to vlad privately. Suddenly as max followed vic, he got stopped by a big tire and it turned him around. Having to face miles directly. "Not so fast. I didnt want to include this by all that tension in this meeting already. But i think you could have guessed this will come. I want to have a report how you actually are doing in vics territory. Iam all honest. The fast ranking up just often seems odd but mostly in combination that you left vic not too long ago. So, how is going at the moment max hugo." Miles looked without much expression to read....
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Boris was actually okay about Janice's paint, on back of his mind he even though that now she fitted a little more to that place and looked lemonish. But there was still a thing which worried him, her wounds. He didn't want her to be alone on the Hugo territory so he decided that if she will have to go he will drive with her till the cabinet. He sighed and drank some of the tea actually remembering what Janice asked him last night, so after tea, he would go straight to Vlad to ask for this. "Thanks, Dima for your help, i should admit i would think that you don't know much about her, but you seem like the best mechanic here, i didn't see other though but still". Dima just waved with his tire and rolled eyes smirking "Nothing new, i know her very well already. She's been here pretty often". Boris looked surprised and Janice looked down smiling a bit embarrassed, she saw it from another side of the course and remembered every time she was here. But Boris looked sorry for her and almost wanted to grab her wheel but stopped in the time and pretended that he just wanted to put his tire on the table "Poor thing, i hope she won't need help so soon, it's honestly.." Dima coughed shortly drinking his tea, he, of course, just really doubted Boris's words. But he smiled politely and nodded " Ehem,, i'm sorry. Yes please, let's hope. Yet please don't let anyone mess under your hood". Janice looked at Dima and drawled confusingly "I knoooww, but Dima i'm really, i don't know how it could happen". Boris also pondered "Hmm,, maybe it was the doctor? Did he get access under your hood?" Janice widened her eyes as the door opened and they all switched attention. Tolga came in and looked in the main part of garage observing,, noone. Dima raised his wheel "Hey. We're here." Tolga turned to them, he looked a bit pissed off " Great. Bon appetite. Dima i need some papers from you, that was what Miles requested. It will help us to justify your extra work and maybe you will get some help. This meeting was annoying and i feel like even i need to calm down. Not the best day for Vlad since these Hugos behaved like snakes today. Ughh.." He rolled his eyes and grumbled "Whatever, i see you finished with Janice for today?"
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While minute of silence was in the room Max actually remembered the betrayers too. And Tolga's word weirdly crossed with it. The high death rate around the ones who aren't perfect. He knew that he even helped Victor and Alex on that but it felt so weird now. Why would they fall into such a desperate to rise their wheels on the boss? Shortly he glanced at Victor who right away met Max's gaze, Victor showed a little short nod and blinked giving Max the signal to look down and not around. As it was finished he sighed and wanted to come to Victor but was stopped. He looked at first worried shortly at Miles, he heard how Victor spoke behind and ordered to Alex and Ivan wait for him outside while he had a conversation with Curby. In his back mirror he saw how Alex and Ivan left the room and Alex actually also noticed that Max was stopped, he braked shortly bc of the curiosity but then followed Ivan. Both they stopped each against of each other leaning on the walls in the corridor. Some cars passed them but soon they stayed alone waiting for Victor.
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Max took some times before he found what to answer Miles. He raised his front to not look so low compared to Miles " I know it maybe sounds weird and was even unbelievable to me at the first day, but I've been on the competition and i did okay. It was hard but i managed to handle the tasks and anyone can tell you there was no special indulgence to me. It was just same as to everyone. And right now i'm doing quite okay. I still didn't get new duty since the day just started but besides that. I'm feeling okay." He didn't smile and just looked up at Miles. He found unnecessarily to tell him his general state and worries related to the past.
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Alex looked plain and yawned as he caught a weird gaze of Ivan on himself. Like judging. "What?" Alex looked and raised his eyelids but then frowned. He saw Ivan was not happy with something and looked darker. "If you don't like my opinion you should've said your own on the meeting. Or is this about mistake?". Ivan looked confused but still annoyed "About what?". Alex grinned and looked down shortly " Oh sorry i should be more clear, i meant your loved Corvette. Honestly, how you don't sick and tired of that shit, she was even mentioned in the meeting as the worst example. I mean even her boss said that. You're wasting your time honestly."
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Janice was at first feeling how she innerly fueled up with anger by that realization. Just how smth like this can raise hate so fast, eventhough the moment was cute just a few seconds ago. Bc janice also noticed what boris actually wanted to do with his tire. She smirked on that but rn she just looked shocked and a bit concentrated at tolga. She scanned tolgas gaze and at first janice thought theres smth she herself did wrong once more without knowing. But no. The meeting seemingly was horrible. She directly rose up. Hitting the table lightly. "Oh iam sorry! Didnt mean to kick the table! But yeah... uhm tolga. May i ask how vlad is doing then? Honestly... i kinda have hoped this would stop now atleast." Janice actually wanted to rush to vlad. But she sank down again bc shortly before talking she realized. He probably doesnt even want to see her anyway. That sting alittle in her heart but she didnt show that too now.
Dima gazed surprised at first at janices move before giving tolga a quite chill answer. "Am gonna get you the papers fast. Could use some helper to push him around. Why not. Well but as you see iam finished. She only should be a bit careful with her wounds. There was a damage with her brakes actually too. Maybe caused as her eye got fixed. But by your report, i would say you wait till tomorrow until you tell vlad that too. Honestly i already have enough of these hugos aswell. It bothers me that miles isnt doing anything effective" dima grumbled but tolga came a bit more inside while dima got, and gave tolga the papers "well other twist today. I suggested a solution that would punish both sides if needed. It may solve it atleast alittle for now. But i agree on your suggestion. I just gotta give vlad some privacy today. Privacy away from even more work." *dimas nods agreein as tolga looked more at janice and then boris* "well the more iam happy that you did send her here boris. It could have brought her in danger if dima didnt fix that. Now only thing is that i hope we can trust you janice and you take it a bit slow at the moment. Let me answer your question. Vlad isnt doing too well rn. He had to listen to alot of bullshit obviously. I saw on him that it did affect him all in a way though." Janice drives alittle cautious towards tolga. Asking politely "Pls tell him that i hope he feels better soon..." tolga just nods but even he himself doesnt think he will tell that so early. Just for the better. Vlad needs some rest rn. As they looked at tolga another door opening occured but this time a random trunkov worker came in "ohh... i hope iam not bothering? My engines needs some work" he smirled but tolga began smirking back "haha ok dima. Work is calling. For me aswell. You soon luckily have assitance. So take it good. And boris. Janice. Maybe dont distract him and come with me." Dima wished them goodbye and all three responded that. Just outside, tolga flipped through the paper and smirked satisfied. "He gave all i needed. Nice. And even cleaned his kitchen i saw." He chuckles and janice grins giving boris a nudge "that was actually boris." Tolga raised an eyelid amused. "Hey maybe you can raise vlad mood by helping him cleaning." Janice chuckles too now but tolga went on "ok i gotta do my work. I got some other things on my list today too. Idk what you two plan but boris. Remind her to be careful. Also iam sire vlad actually could indeed use some entertainment today. That was no joke. See you two later maybe." Tolga drove away and janice shortly went to hug boris then with a smooch fast on his side fender. "I guess i gotta prepare now. The time is calling... i wish you a sweet time with vlad...." boris stopped her by holding her tire after enjoying this relief of worry "i doubt the usefullness of this even more after what tolga said... but janice. I wont let you go in the territory all alone. It just doesnt feel ok to me alright? Vlad can use the rest before i come. I actually am concerned in a way. I did not expect a meeting to escalate like that." Janice looks down "me neither. I hope he is doing fine again. But i accept that you come with me teddy. As if would say no" she smiles and hugs him. But she warmly moved her tires over his metal in that while purring comfortable. But it didnt last long bc that was not too safe rn. Someone could spot them right here and now. So on they both went and janice opened a garage filled with alot of weapons and odd stuff. Near the trunkov building. A weapon storage. And it almost was breathtaking to see what they owned actually from shotguns to mg's. Janice went to a softer are though of the storage. Obviously she didnt want to hurt victor badly. She opened a big drawer and rummaged in it. "Dont touch anything ok teddy?" Soon she got some poison... that doesnt knock you out but makes you unable to move. Aswell as some pepper spray. She smirked "thats so ironicall woman like huh? But i think a safe combination. I think we can move now. And teddy dont worry. I got this. In really too hard danger i still got a real weapon." She gave boris a really promising good nod. Like -it all be alright.- and warmly tire in tire they left the garage but then drive normally again. So no one notices janice was silent on the way. Probably mentally preparing. But thats probably the best. They didnt got any problems on their way though and both stopped infront the office door.
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Miles watched max's movement really carefuly but didnt made any movement. As if max was alittle dog and miles the owner. Obviously not the feel he wants the members to have but in serious talks its alittle different. He gave a grunt though to max and leaned down towards max like a building almost falling on him "i didnt expect that you get treated differently anyway. I know victor can but shouldnt allow that at the moment. It is just weird to me that so suddenly you work in line to victors commands. When before all you wanted was to get out. Iam not judging your decision but you should be aware in what kind of light it makes you seem to others. Spontanious and overdramatizing. I do not doubt that you deserve the high rank. But as high rank you should know on what you have to better yourself on. So i lay that out for you. It be good for your futher work too. Wish you a good first day as high rank even. Maybe you also should know. That for a year you wont be able to switch groups again. So i hope you indeed are happy now. But if theres smth i dont know, i would like you to tell me. Its for everyones sake." Miles still in a way sometimes has trust issues to victor so thats why he points this out. But also this all seemed extremely strange. To max this send a hard feels out. The feeling... as if miles suspects him in smth bad almost... just at that moment victor was finished and drove up beside max. Glancing at him and then at miles lowly smirking. "Congrulating my new high rank i see? Thank him max. Though Iam waiting, i want to be brought back to my office. And also make a result ready for you so you know tomorrow how you did. Where we at it. miles. Interesting meeting. " he lowered for a milisecond but he did show respect in a way. Just alittle but thats typical victor.
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"Wait is that her nickname." Alex still grinned and that was obviously a yes. Ivan was normal ashamed of janice first but now... it actually increased. He obviously had felt sorry for her too and still does. But he knew he had to act soon. But just what are others thinking of him? At this point of time, since it got mentioned on the meeting and the bosses easily know that ivan is janices mentor, It all was falling down. Mostly the other hugos will probably loose the respect to him and that shouldnt be happening at all! Thats actually even riskfull for ivan since he is needing to control them too and also sometimes does group teaching. Or is on missions and so on. As a lead here he had to have the respect. And he wanted it. It was very important to ivan. He growls darkly and actually hooked alex roughly up and pulled him near. "Stop with that attitude alex. My problem was originally that you and tolga brought it too far but this is more drastic. I think iam well capable to decide myself. But i would like if you keep out of my business. Shes a hard student, yes. But those need to be teached even more. You cant relate to this. Victor wouldnt give you a student that requires more ability. These usually land on me and you know that." He let alex down and growled. But what ivan said was true and he also knew janice needed to be worked on drastically now. He didnt like in what ways this all turns. "Tell me, whats wrong with you at the moment anyway."
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Boris looked around the rig and observed Hugo's territory. It had an only slight difference, the color of the walls darker than what Trunkovs had. He sighed as if he let Janice to go on the war alone, it felt wrong. Weird. He didn't want her to stay here alone and it almost pushed him to completely change his opinion and drag her back. It was too late though. Janice knocked in the door but no one responded, she even tried again but then she figured he probably was on the meeting.
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Max stayed in the same stance but he didn't grasp at first why Miles told him that. As if he thought that Max would change his opinion. He looked a little suspiciously on Miles and almost pouted when he called him spontaneous and overdramatizing. He didn't agree with this and had own opinion about his acts back then. He still tried to stay polite even if it was visible on him he felt kinda insulted "No no. I will not change my opinion so easily, back then we just had a misunderstood but everything is solved now. I think you don't have to worry about me anymore, I'm good." He moved a little when Victor stopped beside him and felt oddly more comfortable now. "Thanks" Max feigned a smile and did as Victor said, thanked. It could look almost bold like that and Miles shortly held his gaze on Max but then talked to Victor " That's okay Victor, we already discussed it with Max. You can go now." He lightly smirked and Victor wished him a good day. Max just followed him. Finally, they could leave this place."
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Alex landed down on his wheels and his engine growled, he looked annoyed up on Ivan "Great excuse you came up with when actually years of work hasn't brought anything good at all it seems. But go on. Continue to believe in this version if it calms you. And else, do not hook me up! That you will do to your student". They hear how the door opened and Victor with Max came out. " Ivan. To the office now." He scanned Ivan and then Alex and smelled that something wrong was here. He actually guessed what right away but just seriously glanced at them lifting his hood shortly "What's wrong with you two?" Ivan just hooked Victor carefully and Alex made a poker face "Nothing boss". Victor rolled his eyes shortly "Ughh,, don't,, whatever! I'm too busy right now to solve that shit. Alex, take care of Max and spread info about the fights somehow, I'm sure Troy can take care of that if you will find him. Ours should be aware of that. To not get into the trouble. Ivan let's move already." He shortly pulled his hook with the wheel and Ivan moved to take his boss to the office. Alex and Max just followed behind them only exchanging short glares. As they were on the Hugo territory they split. Alex pushed Max "Hey so what do you think about the meeting? As on purpose today it was hot a little with Trunkovs but hey.. I'm proud you didn't stay silent and said your opinion. By the way, what Miles wanted from you?" He looked more serious now and Max shrugged " I don't know much about the past meetings or how it usually goes. Miles said to me that i can't move to another group for the year, as if a asked him for that.. He also said that I'm overreacted and spontaneous. As if. But i'm fine, just the things with the vipers caught me off guard a bit. I'm more impressed by how you stood on your opinion, i think even Victor highly respects it. You just crushed em. Well done bro." He nodded respectfully several times."Now what we gonna do though? I think Vic still expects me to work today, or the offer to pass this day still in?"
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Janice saw Boris's doubtful expression and touched his side caring "Hey Teddy, it will be good don't worry. Please, don't smoke okay? I know much about this place and about Vic, i can manage it. Please, if you can comfort Vlad for me. He needs some support now." She smiled and Boris looked a bit sad but then nodded "Okay blueberry" He whispered, "I trust you on that". If he would only knew the whole situation before he wouldn't let her go. He didn't know that much but his heart weirdly ached. He saw how Janice looked away and sank down, her eyes glittered and she spoke quietly "It's Ivan".
Ivan saw Janice with a black car standing near Victor's office. "Who is this one boss, is he even allowed to be here?". Victor narrowed his eyes and looked forward saying quietly "No he is not, slow down, i want you to take care of him and send him back to Trunkovs. Nicely, he is one of Vladimir's friends. But i need Janice for the conversation." Ivan looked down and closed his eyes. Just at the meeting, Victor mentioned Janice in a bad light, when now he actually wanted to spend time on her. He had to swallow that though. "I will take care. Okay." He noticed how Janice spotted him and observed her seriously, all this damage on her. He had an odd feeling inside, he missed her and didn't see her for a long time but on another side, he knew how things worsened. Much worsened. He sighed and it felt ass if he should start with her again, from the scratch. Janice felt how her heartbeat increased and her eyes almost teared before Ivan but she held herself, just why she had to see him right here and right now? Boris observed both Ivan and Victor silently, he looked down shortly as saw Victor grinned widely " Nice to see you here both again. Janice, i'm glad you didn't ignore my offer this time. Come in. Sadly, Boris, you have to leave, you don't have to worry about your friend. Ivan will escort you back".
Boris looked how Janice entered the cabinet and him with Ivan just exchanged a tired like gaze as if they felt something similar. Ivan drove and motioned Boris to follow "So you're Vlad's friend? What's the name?" "Boris, guess you're Ivan. Janice told me a lot about you."
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Victor noticed that expression on Janice's face and smirked when she drove into the office " Right away could sense that bound between you and Ivan. Don't worry you can return to him very soon, of course, if we will manage to leave you on the central rig. But i'm sure this is exactly why you're here right now. Place yourself somewhere" He motioned on the cough and turned the kettle on "If you only hear what your boss told me today at the meeting, i think you'd be upset. It's not what i wanna cause though, no way. Even if he said i don't care much about others. Ironically when i'm trying to help his own member don't you think?" He drove closer to the window and observed the rig "Honestly Janice tell me, what is your reason to stay here so close to Vlad? You don't have a bound anymore that we know. We know you don't see Ivan really often as well and like that you could see him even working on another rig... Calmer life, quieter. Maybe you finally can find some friends same as you? Don't you sick and tired from bullying which Alex delivers to you so often? What you have to lose if you will move?" He still looked out of the window waiting for a kittle and looking at Janice's reaction in the side mirror.
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Janice smiled but it sank down to a weak one. Yet she listened with attention to that hugo. She put her tires a bit together and took her time to answer. Calm and really thinking actually. The fact what victor said about vlad only hurt her more. So it was making hope only less. Yet the thought of ivan rose it. She still truly felt a connection here. One she never intends to loose. So on that victor was right she thought.
"Thanks victor. I missed being here kinda" she observed his office alittle with her eyes. "You know. I heard it was a heated meeting again. Amd i guessed that he doesnt wanna see me. But that he even talks negatively as it seems about me... idk. It just proofes smth max has said about me once. Doesnt matter. I do see though that you can care too. I-i know by experience." She looked at him again and saw how the golden sun made his metal almost seem like burning hot melted gold. "But despite all this... of course i know it could be different. But i got a reputation victor. One that you and me share. And i doubt the trunkovs there or anyone else would accept me. Not just bc of that but for the trunkovs bc they think i did bad to vlad in a way. Bc how he sees me. Argh... just... yes i know the bound is gone. But vlad is highly important to me. He and them all are family. I wanna have it back, then i can deal with alex even. But It cant just end like that? Also... you said on another rig ivan couldnt come to me. And.... well. I would be lying if i say that i wouldnt miss you too victor." She shed a tear but tried staying calm and attentive.
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Miles narrowed his eyes as he watched them leaving. Just giving a real strict looking nod. Once all left and miles stood alone in the room. He sighed and pushed an chair gently but angrily away. This all just didnt seem right. But fine, max stood his point. But miles disnt trust this situation. And max answer sadly didnt satisfie him. Maybe the hugos do need to be wtched more again.
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Alex chuckles and gave max a push "well if you are so eager to work am sure vic wouldnt mind to give you some. Though bro. No worries you did good deeds and you have a free day now. And i still didnt forgot our spa. !So i demand to you now to come with me!" alex grinned as he imitated victors voice. On the way alex rolles with his eyes "you know that viper thing. I almost have that odd feeling that he finds pleasure in that or smth. I hope we gonna be smarter tonight... but hey we disproved miles word of spontanious. Its a plan and not an fast act in the end. Oh dear, you cant believe how many cars do dislike him. Many hugos of course but in other groups that exists too. But i think you get that now. That fast assumption was almost insulting. Reminds on how ivan just treated me a few minutes ago. All bc of his beloved mistake."
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"Exactly. I kinda had the feeling already. It seems janices time away hasnt done too well for you? My student got alot of fire and temper. I guess i need to start all over with her again. Theres no way around it" he sighs. He wished he could say "they grow up so fast" but it just isnt the case for janice. He observed boris shortly. He wondered how much he knew. But it reminds ivan of the talk that vlad has heard on the telephone. And also how vlad just talked about janice on the meeting. Ivan would mention it. But he would support his own reputation to sink right away. Why would he. Rather he went casually forward.
"Its just weird. She knows exactly she would help the situation way more by not being here with victor rn. But at the same time shes gotta leave this place anyway. I really dont like to leave her back here. You seem not to be okay with it either. It makes me wonder how much you know about my student already...."
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Victor glanced shortly in his mirror again when she said she would miss him too. He actually smiled on that and it was exactly what he wanted to know, it was even easier since she said it aloud. "Ahh dear, i see you just get used to being around the bosses and somehow even stay in a good light after all. The talent. You know i could help you but it would be risky. There mine own and my group's reputation behind it after all so i don't want to use these methods, you know it's just not such a big reason for acts like that. And by 'that' i easily mean my participation in it. Nothing to do with Hugos in your case, and you know how your boss think about us. Only mention him yourself and Hugos he'll get a twitch. Am i right?" He finally heard the kettle boiled water and drove to it taking the cups and filling it with strong tea which he already had prepared. It was a black herbal tea and he put tea on a trail with some chocolate candies. He actually didn't want to serve Janice like that but he wanted to look open to her so he put the trail before her on a little table standing near it. Himself he actually placed right against of her. He though didn't take any sweets for himself. " So here i firsly want to hear. Did you try to come up to Vlad with this problem? He screams aloud he loves every his worker as his own kids, so what is wrong about you now? He won't give you a chance?"
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Max smirked on Alex's jokes and followed him, he appreciated that he found time for it and tried to distract Max from bad thoughts. "As you say, no work then. I even not feel like i'm ready today and feel lazy a bit. All i wait for is that nigh, but if you will have work today i probably can help you." He thought a little on Alex's words considering Miles "You know it reminds me of the happening here before me, i think it affected not just Hugo's but Miles too. Would make sense this group would hold a grudge on him, i'm still impressed though how boss led it out of despising and made it seem one of the best? It kinda was insulting to hear this from Miles, unexpectedly. However, i'm trying to deal with it for the reasons. What's wrong with Ivan though? Again she complained to him? What a hopeless kvetch" He rolled his eyes annoyed for a second.
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Boris smirked a little and looked down "Oh she got a temper that's for sure. You gotta know Janice have really hard time right now. It's very bad... You probably see already she covered with the scars, she can't even work and our mechanic tries the best." He sighed and looked hurt after Ivan's words. It just didn't make him feel any better and he only doubted this more and more now leaving her behind. "You think so? He,, Your boss promised to help her. She just, i don't know why she wants exactly his help? Why not your help for example. I don't have anything against of Victor. I just know something is wrong between them, that what she told me. I know her good already, at least i want to believe in this. She shared stories with me because we spent a long time together. She looks up high on you Ivan and you can be proud of that. There just a black line in her life and she wants help because. Well, Vladimir wants to send her on another rig."
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Janice observed him the whole time and also watched how he moved from place to place till he was beside her. She lowered and gave a really sincere "thank you for this kindness of yours" but she then took two of the candies and then her her tea the whole time. Letting her front be warmed up by its heat. "Well of course i got used to the bosses. But exactly that means that the cars here mean smth to me anyway. That isnt just... exchangable. I be fighting for it. But you are right about vlad though... thats a big problem. It seems like he doesnt even... want to forgive me. I did try to talk with vlad already. About this whole issue. But it made not really sense. He didnt even really listened to me, looking annoyed... It was sad when i called him family, friend and musicpartner. He just wanted me to stop bothering him with it." She sighs deeply "i dont judge him as i said. But he completly gave tolga responsibility for me. And well... he even took chances from me instead of giving them with that. Instead of seeing him i have to solve everything out with tolga. By that i also am not even supposed to go to the family dinners. It just... it just shouldnt stop me though from using my last chance. And thats why iam here in the end." She did feel comfortable beside vic but she was still polite knowing him. So she slowly indicated to lean at him. As there was no sign of refusal, she did lean at him then.
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Alex only gave his bro a disagreeing nod and rose his eyelid. "You wont help me today. No. I think you rather really should prepare for tonight. The thing is, you heard what tolga said. So you being seen in vlads office is critical... and you cant come with the excuse that you are from zundapp groups. Doesnt work as high ranked eclipse... you can try though" alex chuckles lightly "but its unrealistic. Vlad isnt that stupid. But i dont doubt you will manage it. Just dont attack him or smth if what you read is shockin... i know he provoked with the vipers today already. But be smarter than that bro. Ok i wont bother you with teacher like brabbling. I see you rolling your eyes already. I coulf punish you for that~ but yeah; its all about now that you be able to proof miles the difference. And you see our boss isnt afraid of the big boss. Which in my eyes is highly impressive. Knowing how the others kiss miles tires symbolically. Victor is seeing you highly and thats what matters. Then the opinion of a big boss who isnt following his own rules shouldnt matter to you anyway. Hey wait... you slowly begin to see some reasonings for the big day personally now hm?"he watched maxs expression on this amd later on answered on the ivan topic. He seemed quiet annoyed by it suddenly so sirely it did bother him much "hah no. He did not had smth with mistake to let out rn. It was just that our nickname for her upset him almost amusingly much. Though he saw the need to hook me up and talk realtalk to me. Yeah. Sorry. But i think it isnt just my opinion that he wastes his time on that mistake. Cmon, she goes backwards and not forward. But why should we care huh?"
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Ivan nods lightly but stared disappointed for a moment before gazin all serious as they were near cars. "I appreciate dimas work. Theres some things about janice that he does need my help with. Its just alittle different when shes almost one of the only girls here. Only 2. But yeah. I saw dima helped her much. But the rig change, I saw it already by the first outlook of the files. Was talking to vlad not long ago. Its good that vlad is pretty organized. Makes it sometimes easier to know what he really does do. But yeah i knew and i would like to stop it. I doubt i could spend time with her anymore. My boss simply wouldnt let me far away. He needs me. I did expect kinda that she will tell you more. It just angers me, they seemingly keep on meeting eachother eventhough both know that even iam against it. I dont want to worry you boris. Even if iam loyal to victor. I know the way he is able to manipulate others. It worries me to think how this talk will go... i just hope he atleast does help her in a way. The sad thing is. I doubt vlad would listen to me anymore too. If she would be jumping over her dang shadow and excuse to miles sincerely. She could break this line maybe. But i think you began to know her already. All i can say. Yes theres much wrong with victor and janice together. But i shouldnt dare stop it if my job and reputation are dear to me.... both is. Her and that. You know, iam proud of her in many ways and always wish i could make her to a small version of me. But if vlads plan succeeds. I guess its done for."
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Victor pondered, so right now she was just really almost on her own. If before she had a protection from Vlad who even could come to this office and fight for her now he just figures it's useless. Maybe like that he will start to understand slowly he should run for his workers but rather they should. When Janice leaned at him he drank his tea and put it down looking at her aside. She was brave and something controversial was in this woman. Just a month before they had an argument almost and she bared her teeth at Victor and today she leaned on him and said she gonna miss him. What is she gonna miss exactly? He could almost easily guess what. His care. Special care in some way. But he let her rest on his side
"I'm sorry for you, in the end, Vlad let you be his the dearest member but now he just rejected you. Almost makes me wonder how you don't keep a grudge on him for empty promises? I remember your words how he asked you about why am i not taking you into my group. Is he really ready to just send you here? You know, no promises but if it's needed, i could probably provide you with the place here again even if it's kind of full. But don't think it will be an easy life for you and this time Miles won't let you came back to the Trunkovs. I myself wouldn't. Here i want to ask you something, do you even consider this way as escaping transfer on another rig?" Victor was patient and didn't hurry with his own ideas here, he wanted to know what is Janice thinking and wanting.
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" I have much time to prepare myself, i could go even rn and i think if you managed to do it then i will too? He's not sleeping on his table after all. I will not do anything stupid and will hold myself whatever i'll find i'm not mistake to attack bosses like that and remember what happened after it. I know what I'm doing. You maybe could punish but i know too much, just saying." He smirked and looked at his wheel with a proud look as if he was planning. For joke. But he sighed soon and narrowed his eyes looking down "Well, all that i see is maybe Hugos didn't really like it and wanted revolution though." He spoke quietly and close to Alex and then looked kinda sorrowful to him and surprised " Wait, what? I know the truth can hurt but it's not your fault. Just in case, don't mess with Ivan or better not mention mistake before him. He seems anyway too obsessed so let him do the hell he wants too with her as long as he let us do what we want. But to me, it seemed you been better friends before?"
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Boris pondered shortly and he wasn't really sure if he got it but made an assumption " I see. So Dima needs your help sometimes because of what? Because Janice is your daughter? I know she is not but she does call you dad. I noticed she is the one girl here for sure, at least haven't seen other one and don't think I will if we talking about the whole rig. But doesn't matter, I think most all the problems going to that gender root because if she would be a guy that be easier here. Anyway, I saw how Victor talked with her and now you even make me more doubt about his help. But I wish good for her and I want her to stay with her family." Boris nervously looked away and greet his teeth regretting it " Hmm.. But you said, Miles ? The big boss right? You think he could help her to stay here?" Boris actually already even started to make plans how he could take care of this idea, he just didn't want to do that behind Vlad's back so would make sense at first try talk to Vlad.
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Janice only could swift her eyes to the other direction. She breathed calm but in a way a bit down. It went through her roof, but she just couldnt justify jerself to be angry at vlad... and victors offer sounded nice but there was smth hard to it that she just has to mention.
"Oh victor yes... I honestly understand your way of think here. But i kinda believe that i just got no right or rather reason to be mad at vlad... i rather feel like i gotta make it right again.... but i kinda guess he would indeed send me off. He sounded sincere and i noticed when he looks at me... theres... theres no emotion for me in positive sense. Sometimes i believe if i was more like tany; he would like me again but then i remember how fucking absurd that would be." She began whispering alittle "if he would travel back in time... i wonder if he would have ever saved my life and rather left me behind... i admit. It does hurt me in an angering way but still i couldnt be mad at him." She lost a tear and talked normally again. "Sorry for that whining. But yeah i believe he would let me be in your group... yet victor... i know it wont be easy... the hugos would take much time to accept me back as part of them. And well... i believe you that am not gonna get back to the trunkovs... but isnt the bigger problem... that even if iam on the same rig. I would be completly lost to vlad? That would be like a final hit at him... b-but still v-victor. I cant believe you actually give me that offer. W-why is that?"
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Alex began to chuckle a bit ironically and rolled his eyes "thats exactly the point though bro. He does sleep on his desk usually and thats right beside the files. I dont doubt you can do that but maybe measure its difficulty a bit more towards hard and extreme. You never know how deep he really does sleep at that moment in the end. And tanys file... is at the very top of his locker." Alex gave his bro an even more schadenfreude(theres no better word for it XD) grin. But that still had smth funny to it before he took a sigh "though whatevers gonna happem. We stand in this together. And honestly. If you have some infos about tany. You may even are able to use words against of him. Remind of the meeting or smth. It seemed to hit him hard. Maybe till then you spontaniously get an even better idea. But as said. Lets hope it doesnt get to it... but yeah that can be connected actually to mine and ivans words too. He is indeed a bit too obsessed. Idk if he really is worried about his reputation too as i know him... but he will kill it on his own. Seriously, he brings himself into the abyss with her. I do actually dont have to do anything for it the more i think about it... its too bad, me and him did used to be tight friends. But i guess it shouldnt be like it was. Am not gonna cry after it or smth. He will see the mistakes he does. Actually thanks bro. Thats a better tactic to just ignore it. She and him just really should dare getting in our way."
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"Exactly. I doubt you be seeing the other one anyway. But there are things that janice just tells me. Medical wise and someone gotta break the border of nervousity of her just so she stays healthy. But yeah. Thats how it is. I actually wouls have avoided to tell you about our father daughter thing but as i see she did herself already... but oh well. I want her to stay with the trunkovs too. I just think they are the better group for her. And being near vlad used to be good for her. Am gonna hold that opinion. But yeah, the big boss could help here. He has bigger influence onto everything then everyone else. But she is known towards him with deep disrespect. Unpoliteness and rudeness. The big boss is really kind but he would like to have an excuse. Yet i know she isnt able to do smth simple as that." Ivans engine growled and it almost sounded like a loud thunder. "Problem is. Miles wants a sincere excuse and not forced. So i cant bring her towards it. Boris, this life here really must be unappealing to you by what you witness huh? "
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" Come on. He may be liked Tany but she was here not for so long as you. And why would he have any problem with her? She was not even a real worker so there she just got no time to disappoint him." He thought about her question and still looked at her pretending he feels sorry. He could find a good use for her if she would join this place, he didn't doubt it since he knew how to get what he wants. For her, he just interpreted it in another way " Well, your boss seems to doubt that somebody needs you. He thinks you are doomed to be low rank. We all know it's not true, sometimes there a problem in the leader. Of course, if Tolga will take care of you differently than Vlad it may give some results, but I highly doubt it. He is close to Vlad and I know he is too... It's likely not gonna work out better." He made his voice softer and more expressed " And what if Ivan will not able to work with you as hard as before? I think not just physically but also mentally it will be hard for you. It can either go better or it will slowly kill you. You need time to prove yourself but again you think you don't have the time. I will repeat that you think... Just see there a little thing Vlad does not inform you with. We as bosses know much about our workers rights but the workers, they are often don't know their rights. Especially low ranks or just not informed." He sighed and relaxed took his and Janices cups. They both finished tea to that moment and he grabbed trail with the cups and took it away returning to Janice then he moved that little table away and faced her " Do you understand? He has no rights to send you on another rig pronto, only for a short time or help. It's a long process, but let me just tell it's why we have so much paperwork Janice. Do all instead of you. If you will let them know that you know rights and ask for the paper it will give you 5 days minimum. Use it freely." For a second Janice thought that Victor winked for her and his eyes moved down on her lips " Sadly it's all you could do for now my dear, I will not guarantee you will not have problems with my guys. It's just impossible to control everything you can imagine. I have too much to do." He slowly reached with her wheel to her front and caressed her going to her lips " They can spoil it all again if they ever figure about your sooner transfer. Understand? I can easily prevent it but I kinda wanna some thanking for it. Come on, didn't you wait for that? You know i haven't let you down yet." He looked in her eyes in daylight and his wheels slipped down to her undercarriage really slow and gently, he moved her a little closer to himself and raised himself since she was on the couch and he stood on the floor before her.
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Max expression changed and he even reasked Alex believing that he was kidding but it was not joking. This changed much but he didn't want to stop bc of it. Actually, Alex gave him a good idea with the words against Vlad but he hoped he will never need this tactic. He widened eyes and looked a bit more bemused. " So you are serious on that? Is he just overworking till he passing out? I surely can check if he sleeps tight or not. Okay, maybe we should stop talking about it and switch the topic. Been too much of Trunkovs for this day already don't you think? Hope gonna relax in the wellness and forget about this."
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" I understand what you mean with this.. About the excuse though, I admit she probably won't ask him anything like that but I will try to ask her about it carefully. I still dont know why she dislikes him. Sounds odd to me since he the only chance. Maybe.." He sighed and chuckled shortly " Oh I witnessed too much already. Not good things. I mean also some nice things. She can cook well and she always ready to help but something stubborn in her. Sometimes I think she maybe nods to you and says she agree but gonna do it her way or something. I hope today isn't that case but, let's be breathly here. Your boss just wanna get benefits from Janice. I hardly doubt he even care about her but she been in this group and knows better than I can. All I do is listen her about it. We kinda stay in the same room because Vlad hoped I could be helpful but sadly I seem to be powerless before Victor. I even missed how these.. Just beat her up yesterday and made her drink some sort of liquid for washing. It's horrible and I don't know why your boss can't stop it. Something tells me he don't give a damn.." Boris looked irked and stopped. " Thanks Ivan. We're here. I can find the way back myself."
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Vic may have set tany down by words. But for janice it only hurt more... its just... she and vlad had a longer story together and its as if vlad rather would like to forget all that. Janice was watching how victor moved, came back. All those things. It felt so odd and her feels were right as suddenly between the words of his, she felt his touches. And how his tires travelled quite far under her. She had to ponder shortly. In what way max and alex would be able to spoil this anyway, when its vlad sending her off to another rig. Its prolly out of her imagination width. But it panicked her. She was afraid of them and definitly would want vic to help her... she knew only he can. "I-i see. 5 days... i hope i may be able to change vlads mind about me in that time... else my training with ivan be over on another rig. And prolly the loneliness be whats gonna kill me. The sorrow. You are so predicting victor.... but it makes me afraid if it still doesnt work. Bc vlad did loose all hope in me... idk what i do wrong victor. But-but i wanna learn. Not just for vlads but also for ivans sake!" She grit her teeth in the way his eyes consume hers. Almost as if he holds her soul too, for a moment and she gulped. "thanks for that tip vic... i do want you help i just... i told you we couldnt do it anymore. Is that really the only way to make you help me more now?" She felt how her body heated but also almost like a form of sweating started under her hood. She took a deep breath and just almost lost a tear. She wanted to stay near her loved ones so dearly but she didnt want to betray boris.* "if thats just a thanking. I-i think a make out be ok. Just nothing more vic. I want you to really understand that. Do you?"
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Alex grunted and shortly stopped by max's words but he didnt took long to take on the way again. He had to chuckle how ironically they didnt let their mind off from this all the time "exactly, its a rumor that went around the rig like wildfire. And its proofen that vlad does do that.but you are right. We shouldnt stay on that for so long and now focus on our well deserved relaxation. You can believe how i have waited for that shit." Alex grinned and at the enterance they got stopped. Alex took a special card out and both max and alex could go in. Vip area was reserved for bosses still obviously. But it wasnt busy today so still nicely. Max and alex went to grab some sushi plates that swim on a tropical designed water serving plate. And the bubbles got turned on too. It was really warm in there and both really set down and enjoyed the bubbles massaging them in a way. While enjoyed the nicely served sushi. It only was a first step of this but dang relaxing. "You know. In my opinion, this luxury by itself makes the rig life a whole lot better. No matter how much i work. Its funny. How different it is still. From my life at the military for example. Though vics villa is even better then this.... makes me wonder though how you see that bro. Since you remember some things... how you can compare that now? We are on the move for the betterment in the end. And not all is awful. Like this moment rn. Appreciate it." In a way he also tried to cheer his bro up. But mainly alex was extremely relaxed.
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"Its a longer story. Really odd. It went from a crush to miles as she joined this place. To respect and now hate. I support you on your idea but exactly of that hotheaded way of her. I wouldnt wonder that you gonna have a hard time. So goodluck with my little poppet. Am actually glad to hear she hasnt done too much trouble or rather said, brought some good things. I be taking that in my awareness... mostly what alex and max did though. I still have to take a serious talk with that. Bc i think these two but also her go a bit too far in their own ways. But thats not the point now. I hope she recovers fast and doesnt get herself in more trouble rn" he sighs deeply and turns making his hook swing "may our paths cross once more in this time boris. Goodbye for now." Ivan went his way but thoughts didnt left his roof about this whole situation. It upset him more than he showed. And worried too. But he was determined to act though. But beside that, boris now was on his way towards. Who was focused working rn. But some music silently played in his office. Just none he ever made with janice or himself. Its just normal music. But he couldnt concentrate a bit better rn. He just felt how this did not distract him from the current meeting today and he would yell rn if he could. But vlad tried sticking on his calm mind. As suddenly a knock caught his awareness. He almost wanted to say no for privacy but he just couldnt and politely asked the car inside. Just facing his friend again gave him a light smirk "what sre you thinking to visit my dusty office at working times? Trying to make me procrastinste huh? Say. How is going for you. Sit down. Get comfortable. Do you maybe want a drink?... just so you are aware. I will continue on my work though while listening. Iam tight in time..."
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"If you say that this is over then what you will you lost having more time? At least i do guarantee safety for these days, from my side, in that you can be sure. But how you will prove yourself this is your problems. I hope you will find something but if no, well you know where i am. Just don't be inactive for too long"
Victor noticed her tear and shook his hood slowly chuckling "Janice don't be so obvious. Why would you stop it with me so sudden if before this is what you wanted to have with me? I know you enjoyed. Don't you wanna make me believe you have something to Vlad's friend huh? Because if you don't then why you would worry so much? It's not even thanking, i thought it is just us sharing this nice time but if you're really want to thank me this is of course highly welcomed.
(to be continued on dsc xD)
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Max closed his eyes and chewed some sushi. He still tried to push the thought about this night away and listened to Alex. It took time till he answered Alex back " Yeah. Victor's villa is a nice thing. I'd live there. But, how do you mean it? Do you mean how i can compare this place with the place i lived before? I lived in different places. Nice and not so nice. My story though weirdly tells me it doesn't matter what place it is, it's a matter who is around you. Don't know if you know it but i'm from Detroit. But oddly i can't compare it to any place. I lived in Russia as well for a year. And close to Los Angeles."He sighed deeply thinking of how he met Tany back then " So there no point to compare bro. All i can try is just to tell you more. From what place you wanna hear it?"
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Boris tried to look at one's easy before Vlad and smiled even if it was kind of hard to play after the conversation with Ivan. He felt sorry for that man and hoped that they would maybe get along. He also was grateful if he would try to solve problems and push it away from Janice, just sad he didn't say him much but ' goodbye'. He curiously looked at Vlad's papers shortly and turned himself leaning on the couch " Don't worry i don't want anything. Also, you can work on your boring stuff i just,, i won't distract you too much. I heard it's been a hard morning for you. I'm sorry but, hmm Vlad i think you are working way too much. We should relax together somewhere because it's quite hard to talk to always working friend don't you think ?"
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By max's words. Alex shortly sighs. Thinking back to ivan disappointed. Max was right. Its about the cars. But thats the point. But alex called himself lucky to have max at this now. He looked interest at max actually and rose his eyes. Somehow, he really wouls like to know more about his bro. It would make many things way better and easier. And he was curious all onits own anyway. He gave a chill throw of a sushi into the air to catch it with his mouth. "You know. Your words are right but not i rather wanna focus on your backstory. Honestly. I did not expect you were such a traveller in a sense. Makes sense... that you had found tany. Ok. We rather should focus on smth else rn. I do would like to know more actually. You owe me that so dont take it easy tire. Lets us start with the roots. Detroit. Easily enough bc it has not the bestest reputation as we know. You finningly enough dont seem like a detroiter by first glance."
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Vlad wrote his signature as he suddenly layed the pencil down. He took a breath and looked over the paper he worked on right now before looking at boris. There was smth sad in vlads gaze. Bc he felt duty in both. And he knew both is for cars he cares about. He sighed. Struggling actually to go to boris now or not. "You know. Iam aware its boring and i appreciate that you resoect me doing it though. It is connected with alot of well being of everyone here. I dont know. I dont feel like i can leave this working place rn. I still need to somehow fill these hours worth of papers. And... ok. I see what you mean. You know. It means alot to me that you are here. But i guess am just not so used to do smth else... idk i wanna be there for you too. But maybe its the thing that, as tolga says, i dont do enough for myself." He sighs deeply and slowly neared boris. "You know. You are right. Let us go somewhere else. I honestly feel like this is way better." Vlad actually smiled to boris as he held the door open for them to leave. He locked it behind himself and vlad decided to go to the garden with boris. But he actually let some sandwiches and fruit salads be made for them. On a soft blanket on the grass. Both could settle down then and vlad closed his eyes while smiling way more pure. "Idk if you are up for a beer later but this is what i needed rn tbh."
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Max chuckled at Alex's remark. " I don't? Well, I left this place anyway and many things happened to me already." He sighed and looked down " Let me gather my thoughts for a minute..
So i will start then with the story of my parents, well. I know that my mom,, she is not American. From Ireland. When she appeared for the first time in my Dad's life she was a student, actually not even in America. She and her group were in Toronto. Canada. As an internship program or something. They stayed in the hostel and my dad was there on a business trip for the last 5 days. He just started his career back then as a lawyer in Detroit and got his the first business trip for a week. So they meet each other in the cafe down the ramp out of the hostel. To be honest, vividly remember the story and they didn't tell me how exactly the conversation started but I know that my dad invited her to dance somewhere and she spent with him almost all night driving around the city. Don't understand how she didn't afraid though of a stranger in another city, but i know my mom supposed to be not a timid one. For these days they met pretty often and as mom told me they couldn't stop thinking about each other. 5 days sound like not much of the time but it was enough for them to get along and fell in love. Of course, my mom didn't really like the fact he is living in Detroit but my dad supposed to move to Canada. It was his plans but he still had his parents in Detroit and the house which you understand,, need to be sold. He didn't see my mom for months after she came back to Ireland. For a really long time they only talked through letters, my mom still has some of them. She finished her study and decided to move to America since my dad was already settled there. He helped her since she didn't have a job yet, he also helped with the job in Detroit. Temporarily, she was hired in one of the schools as a teacher and soon they married. They lived and worked like that for 2 years until one day she felt that she is pregnant. It was happy news to them since they wanted a child, and here you go." He closed his eyes and raised a wheel shortly giving a sigh out "
The years passed slowly, my dad continued his career and even was known in Detroit soon, even if so he still aimed to leave as he promised to my mom. Our house was located in the English village area. Just a normal one of the central areas in Detroit. I didn't see bad things being a child and I keep moments with my family in my heart. Sometimes we visited my dad's parents. They lived in a calm area of eastern Detroit, located not far from the lake. We all supposed to driving there for the camping, I played near water, played with other kids I supposed to meet there in the weekends.. When it was winter, we could play in the snow with the whole my family, just fool around or make sculptures if it was warm. Go on the hills to slide down. I think my family spent really much time with me my first years, they tried to give me all and I felt loved enough.
Like that some years passed, I went to the same school where my mom worked, you can guess. It was the times when I understood more, I heard my parents had a problem to make a second child. I still didn't question it too much because I didn't really worry about siblings in my age. I had a friend on the street and then some in the school and it was okay.
My father slowly became more a workaholic though, he used to do his work even at home when he supposed to relax. He lived with that, he often talked on the phone with his clients, assured them everything will be okay on the court because he was indeed a good tourney. He tried to help cars who got into trouble, not by their fault, someone who got in really hard situations in their life. I remember once my parents accepted a young family for a couple of days. Their house was robbed and burned, they had no place to stay and on the street, it would be too cold while their workplaces couldn't provide them with anything for such a short and quick time. My mom though took her work seriously but she had more free time it seemed, she should've spent time with me mostly when i was little. I remember sometimes she argued to my father though if he carried away with the work too much. But it wasn't drastic and happened pretty rare anyway...
The time passed again, I suppose we are really close to the day I will never forget." Max made a pause and grabbed one of the sushi from the plate giving himself time and else these sushi was yummy. " Sorry. So It was a windy May's day and I was in school. We moved from the class to my mom's class but then when the lesson started another teacher appeared and said he will replace our teacher today because she doesn't feel well. I worried and I saw a weird gaze on me from teacher sometimes. I felt something was wrong but patiently waited when the lesson will end, I wondered what could happen but I never could imagine what I heard later. The lesson end and i drove to the director's office to ask what's wrong. He did hide something in his gaze as well " Don't worry. Everything good with your mom, she just took the day off." It was all that I heard and it was enough to calm my mind. I shook not good thoughts off and stayed in the school for the rest lessons. Another teacher held his look too long on me soon but I couldn't relate it to anything. I drove back to the house after as usual with one of my friend who lived not far from me. We split up soon, and I was at home. Mom wasn' t there so I thought she maybe was with grandparents helping or do grocery shopping. I remember had some cereals and drove to the friend who lived on the same street. We played a game console and stayed inside when his mom entered the room and said to me that she just talked to my mom on the cell phone, and I should return back home. She usually would let me stay and I worried that she will be mad at me, I thought that maybe I forgot to do something or it was a thing about my scores. What else a kid would think? But no. I was at home soon and it was quiet, I drove to the kitchen and she turned to me. Her eyes were slightly pink from tears and she came up closer to me giving a hug. I heard her sob and felt my heartbeat, my body shivered uncontrolled. I was scared and my eyes teared, I felt something really bad happened. : Max, your dad. He was killed today.: She started to cry and I widened my eyes in shock. I couldn't believe it and still shivered losing tears. All I wanted to know why and who killed him.. The whole night mom stayed beside me and like that tried to support me. When on the next morning she could talk she tried to explain to me why it happened, she told why they wanted to live this city. There were many gangs and it was full of crime. Many parts of the city were devastated, I was almost 10. But all this I had to learn later though. This day changed us, mom told me years ago that I became rougher and showed less love being raised alone. I think i just grew up though.. There was no same energy in our family and often my mom cried at nights, she didn't know I heard her and this made me swallow my tears as well. I worried for her all the time, I worried she will never deal with this loss, I knew we lost the very dear car to us, but I tried to make her see that life doesn't stop here. It sounded unconvincing to her and now I understand my mom. Some bitter and realistic truth.." Max leaned down and looked sad but soon gazed at Alex shortly. His eyes shone but he smirked watching Alex's reaction.
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Alex listened intentionally and all unknowingly ate up all of his sushi. He raised his tire for more but his gaze stated fixed on his bro "oh pfew. Ok bro i thought honestly that my story had spice to it already. But your life is more than like a detroit story book. Iam so sorry for you actually that you made that experience. This loss... it prolly had formed you the most in your life but i see you got strong through it. I dont wanna stop you for longer bro. Are you ok with going on? Bc this story does catch even more of my interest. Just wonder how it is moving you today in reality to think back to it. But let us leave that question for later ok?..." alex sighed and gave his bro a pat. The bubbles went more relaxing but that was a contrast to that story that just had went so tense all of a sudden. Max could see in alex eyes the true honest attention. And also. The shock this has caused in alex. Alex realized even more... how max isnt different then any lemon. Mayb smth of that story does even teach alex in a way... or only make it more negative. Thats written in the stars...
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Vladimir listened calmly and he noticed smth that is missing here... animals. But sadly it didnt seem like this could be fixed productively rn. Vlad brushed the grass alittle with his tires and then smirked over to his friend. He was nervius about boris idea though. "Ohh fresh. Thats perfect~ thats a wish i can fulfill you i think. You gonna get your dark beer. I myself still am a alittle hesitant but i do wanna share that moment with you. You use a bright wheat beer. You know. But thats the issue. I always see the work as smth running from me. The fact that i grade workers higher then any other groups makes their demands obviously higher. That means more paper. Same does the management and everything else. Its like a chain that gets bigger and bigger for me. But its worth it for me. Every single day. See how happy my members are. Even if our money is on the shorter side. But i guess i do have to interact with my pc more.... jsut.... i dont know how curby and tubbs manage that. The thought of a change makes nervous obviously. But i guess i really should learn it." Vlad chuckled "almost funny that you can give me advise on my job. But i highly appreciate it." Vlad munched on a sandwich and took some of the fruit salad. It really made the moment perfect. And the sounds of the ocean brought a nice atmosphere. Vlad thought back of tany and let a happy but hurt sigh out and smiles.
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"I'm fine, i can go on. Too much time passed already and i'm so hurt as before by that. You can imagine it reflected on the family later. Mom raised me alone for a long time then. When I was a little older I met Chester, a blue Skyline. To that point, I already knew the city better but he showed me the sides my mom was talking about. It was dangerous but surely we didn't see it so much before. Especially me. Chester was older than me like for 5 years. luck somehow was on our side regarding who Chester's brother was. I saw the bad side of the city more often now; destroyed areas, streets with the burned houses. Many robbed and abandoned. The odd looks at you as soon as you appear in some areas. Most of these cars are lemons. If you dared to look in their eyes you could read how desperate and hated they felt, they looked aggressive and searched for an opportunity to find an easy bite. Yes bro I hated them too. I underestimated and didn't understand their purpose. I imagined that one of them could kill my father but never knew who exactly it was. It's not truth i know. They were never found anyway. It is now when I grew up I understand the lemons were fed up with the government, tricked and treated the worst way to be kicked out of the sociality then and spend the half of their life on the street living in the abandoned houses. They had to fight to make us fear to go on their territory and take their last shelter. Eternal war for my city and its long polemic discussions about who is right and wrong. "Max looked away and continued" I spent time outside more and more, i found friends and each of them had a story behind and own interests. Chester was obsessed with guns and had one pretty early gifted from his bro, his bro looked almost identically as Chester but older. He had another view on the life and didn't hang up with "kids", he already had his own gang in Detroit and they ran bootleg stuff. Alcohol, drugs, weapons. Their father had a high status in the city but he wasn't a saint one you can guess. His sons took his different sides on them, Chester got a good one. Another my friend who is a Camaro, actually a classmate named Steve. Because of our paint colour, we supposed to be called "street racers" even if we weren't. He actually born yellow-blue while i changed my colour around 11 years old adding some purple. Just green on me would be bored so i had to change something, and yes i was all green. The kit and spoiler also were the things i spent money on that i got from the government, wasn't wise i figured later.
In our city street racers didn't have a good reputation but i didn't really aim became the one, this stuff happened to me much later. So Steve lived in Detroit with his mom as well, he actually never even knew his dad but he seemed to be fine with this. He wanted to leave Detroit and it happened later, he moved to Pennsylvania when his mom found a step-dad for him. However, one of my old friends Brian, who was a simple looking mustang, loved to rap and sing. I gotta say he did it well. Another one was Jack, played the guitar like a pro. They usually made some performance for fun when we gathered together in one of the abandoned buildings. We had our secret place which was even decorated with old carpets, pillows, cups, cards, and little things like that. We drank sometimes, talked, wasted time being young around 15 y.o. Once Ches didn't appear again because he already worked, and Jack brought some weeds. Everyone smoked so did i. Was my the first and the last time. My mom called on my phone often and i just had no choice but to ignore her and turn off it in the end. I must say i feel like an asshole for what i did because of .. Well, she worried for me and just wanted to be sure I'm safe. I woke up from a punch and it was Chester, of course, my mom contacted him. It was sad our band guys just left me sleeping after that night. I had an awful headache and didn't remember what we end up. He didn't yell at me, he used another method. Just pushed me swearing make me go home and didn't talk to me all the way. Ignored my excuses looking at me like i spent a night in a strip club or something,, and i shut up. My mom thanked him and he left for work. I listened a lot from my mom these days, typical mother... Chester didn't even pick up phone making me feel worse for what I've done. Of course, it was a temporary lesson and it's how i took it down a notch. No smoke and especially no drugs for me."
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"Hey, just don't push yourself okay, i know you probably can't fully relax because you supposed to work so much. But it won't do good. I want you to understand it. Find the car who you trust and hire it to help you with paperwork. Besides you can spend time on your hobby. Janice told me you can play the piano, you sneaky musician" Boris pushed Vlad easily and chuckled. " But no jokes Vlad. Take it serious. It's a wonder to me how you didn't spoil your vision yet since you even focus your eyes at night. Even i lost my vision reading the books. I used too, often. Didn't find my glasses in that mess after but oh well. Maybe you know where i could get glasses here though? It would be nice."
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Alex grunted by max's words. But he accepted that answer and listened on. Suddenly. Almost distracting. The room got darker and the neon light in the water was turned on. Just oddly enough, it gave alex even more feel of this being serious. He gazed upon his bros expression and soon sometimes alexs own emotion showed suprise. "Bro. I was expecting that we get to this from the very begin. But iam glad your opinion on us has changed. Its weird. I admire the detroit lemons in a way. That they fight on inside this world while we fight from outside on this rig. Its safer of course. Bit seemingly they cause more attention. Even if it in sad ways and causes trouble.... still it doesnt change the point. I still feel sorry for the loss of your father and i mean that in true honesty. I know i never had one like you did. But that doesnt mean that i dont see the pain. Iam just surprised how your friend was though. Usually friends join in on this all." *he chuckles* "atleast you became a quiet smart and strong car by that. Ok. Dont let me step on your line longer. Go on. I listen."
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Vladimir sighed almost slightly annoyed but he kept a calm demeaner still. He set his hood onto the grass to relax more and smell it alittle till he opened oneneye to look at boris and then another "yes i do play that. Or rather did. Its sweet you suggest me towards it but honestly... i dont really feel the passion and motivation to it anymore. Eventhough i had a moment where it returned for some days. So yeah, i dont think it be working anymore. But i did thought already too sometimes to let someone take atleast some of the work from me. I believe it did made me sick from time to time. But there just so many things that i just HAVE to do myself. Else that car would drive to me 100 times the day and ask about things." Vlad sighed alittle annoyed. It did seem though that he takes boris words to heart and did himself some things already anyway. Some thoughts. But its a process "ok. We got millions of glasses. Premade with almost every strength you can imagen. Thats needable with so many members. You can go to the neutral territory, and the seller. A white blueish gremlin. Will give you one for free. That problem is solved then atleast. Still sorry for how things have went. But i believe you dont wanna talk about that rn. Its a too good mood. But know am on process of fixing that. Besides. Back to the vision. I sometimes worry about that too. Bc lets be real. Iam not a glasses type." He chuckles by heart rn "i think you remember when i tried on some glasses back then. Better not. And getting contact lenses can be annoying after time on our way of living. Hmm maybe i really should learn that with the pc faster then i thought. I know curby uses his pc way more. Maybe he be pleased to help me out. Digitalization" vlad rollls his eyes amused.
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"Thats okay Alex. As i said it is something i dealt long ago. He would be a good dad i know, would be helpful probably and could talk to me like a man. I really missed him and had enough pain by that loss." He looked down a bit disturbed and the feels started to rush inside. He thought he could overreact if he'll go on, but Alex words distracted him and switched the topic. "Well, you forgot Chester was older and much more responsible. This just a type of guys who grow up mentally early you know. He may be tried drugs in younger ages, he didn't tell me that. He acted like an older brother with me even if we were different. He knew my dad though before and maybe he just sympathized to me and he felt sorry for me. It would make sense. Was always clear and could say what he thought. When i drooled over, seeing some fancy girls in our city he just rolled his eyes and said 'You don't have enough money for any of them, they won't be interested without it.' You can interpret it how you want but he was right. However, since we already touched this topic. When i was 16 everyone already had experience with sex. And i didn't yet, so I decided that i need to fix it asap and started to pay more attention to the girls. But one day everything got solved itself almost when again we gathered with the guys at our place Jack came with two girls. We sometimes had strangers visitors bc someone would bring their friends or siblings but this time one of them was a girlfriend of Jack and another one girl was just her bestie. Addison. She was a red Mazda rx-8 so you understand. All the evening i tried to get closer to her and we started the conversation, i saw she at least showed some interest to me. I didn't consider a thing. Brian liked her and they even kissed already, but he just came up later. He motioned to me with the wheel watching us having a nice time and on the next level of the building where they supposed to smoke told me that i should hold the fuck up. He stayed chilled smoking his cigarette but looking away annoyed. I felt really offended even if it made sense. I didn't show it to him and excused myself. The rest of the evening i just stood aside like a fool drinking beer, i had no mood but i didn't want to leave. It would look weak of me. This day Chester was with friends and he even began to come here much less. Just some new faces appeared. Caden, Oliver. I started to feel odd at that place, it was not so enjoyable as before. Also that maybe Ches influenced me.
At the next day when i didn't expect anything to happen, i got a message from an unknown number. It was Addison and she asked what happened last night because she saw that something went wrong. She hinted to me that she didn't like Brian and that evening we met up privately already, i offered a cafe and she agreed. I didn't think of Brian, to be honest at all, i was all busy thinking of her. In the cafe, she told me how she got my number asking her friend who asked Jack, her bf. So he gave her my number. After the cafe, i drove with her to the house just to escort her. She lived in a quite nice area though, with the big houses, i saw there was no light in the house and she casually mentioned that she being all alone for this night. She seems didn't shy me at all and looked at me weirdly with a smirk. ' You know, i dont wanna you to get in the trouble so late. You can overnight here but gotta leave when morning.' She said it like that and i felt i need to stay. I accepted it but i had an issue that my mom will be calling me. I called and told her that i'm staying with a girl tonight. I tried to explain but she just didn't listen to me and demanded me to come back right now. I was pissed of with such a hyper-control and turned off my phone. It happened that night you can guess and i fell asleep satisfied. Early in the morning she woke me up and asked to leave. I came back home and quietly drove back to my room where i just fall asleep again. I woke up later when my mom talked aloud about me seemingly on the phone. To Chess of course since he couldn't contact me. She was saying ' have no idea, he spent a night with a girl and now sleep tired from the hard work' she sounds annoyed but i wasn't less mad at that moment. We conflicted that day hardly. She wanted me to push more on the study and decide my future instead of 'fucking around' but i was demand for the private life already.
Brian figured really soon that we had it and we conflicted almost to the fight. It was getting more and more impossible to rest in the company. He said it's gonna end badly for me if i'll ignore him. As the result, not him not me didn't stay with her." Max felt his throat was getting dry and he left the pool driving to the mini bar near it, he took a bottle of a fruit juice and drank some of it cooling himself down.
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"Hey not at all, i think the glasses suit you would look more influential like that. This is great new, thanks. I gonna check on this place as soon as i can because honestly, the blurry world not so nice" Boris laid on the grass as well as Vlad and focused his all attention on his friend. He slowly started to doubt he can avoid the 'annoying' topics for Vlad. On the back of his mind, every topic would touch Janice or his work. He even said he lost interest in his hobby which was really sad but he kept faith to find something good for Vlad. He smiled a bit "I didn't mean it like that, the helper car could be in your office for this time. But i'm sorry heh, i kinda probably, i can't imagine this temp of yours. My nerves would get lost like this. Still, i wish i could help you with something here, or i may get bored here soon. Though hardly considering that.." He again almost mentioned Janice but this time he felt not even well. He felt he worried for her, hard. He wondered if she already came back to the room and Ivans words circled in his mind." Ah, nevermind.. I don't wanna talk about it, i know it bothers you. But i met a nice car today, his name Ivan. He from the Hugo group but at least behaves himself with dignity, not like the ones i heard about already." He sighed but tried to look relaxed even if inside he wasn't " Hey Vlad, i know many stuff bothers you, but don't judge me, please. I think you should give Ivan another chance to work on your worker" He narrowed his eyes and already expected to regret that he mentioned Janice, even if so carefully.
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Alex couldnt stop looking amused at his bros first experience with a women. He even nudged him once amused but listened on till he saw how max refreshed himself. He decided to stay in the tub though. Still listening on "hoenstly. That girl didnt deserve it differently. Atleast you had shown her together with that dude the result of her deeds. But hey. I actually would have seen you as last car for being a late one. The more you know. But honestly. I almost feel feel with your mother though. Of course freetime is important. But you know me. I would grade studys higher too "alex chuckled and rolled his eyes "doesnt mean i say no to all. That may was a bit too extreme. Atlest chester seemed to always be there for you. Really. I kimda guessed already that he had such a role for you." Alex raised an eyelid "let me guess. You arent quite finished yet huh? No worries. Go on, i wont fall asleep yet." He grins amused anf jokingly. But bein sympathic in a way by that
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Janice was shocked! That made him extend it! She believed ends it fast? But to her dismay. Not. Even worse. The fact how they neared the window worried her. The cars outside could easily see that vic is taking janice. Janice felt as if he did that on purpose. Just bc she was wanting to have boris help. This all felt so sadistic, and every move of his was just too feelable. Her mind was taken eventhough her heart sting by that. The fear increased as his anger was feelable by his discover. Just why did everything had to go wrong for her? Always... She closes her eyes, thinkin how vlad is right with all. She didnt look a bit happy. Even if she felt these sensations. She just couldnt smile or grin. But the way he enjoys it all the way, made her go on. She had to anyway. So she let the pleasure lead her. spreadin and move her tires to help victor all she could and obeying his word "yes! Ja ich liebe es. Bitte. Bitte mach weiter! Ich flehe dich an!" Janice widened her eyes and they rolled up as they both finished. Janice felt every bit of his in her, she just couldnt stop breathing heavily. She was paralyzed for a moment and her tongue stuck out. Completly full she soon held one backtire on it while breathing. It began hurting oddly and was sore. She moved her eyes to victor and watched him worried until he finally helped her on tires. Its uncomfortable and she still held her place. Feeling some flowing over her tire. Its the worst moment and she lowered alittle. It was really weird to listen to him like that, in such a situation. She felt her body still sending shivers through her, her gaze being worried but flustered and patterned in a blush. Lookin away a bit ashamed. Couldnt be worse. Even vic lets her know of same things that vlad says. Even if she didnt wanted it, she did boris wrong too now... "Iam sorry my king. But- but i try to learn. Its just- i knew you wouldnt listen to me. Just why?! B-but, You were amazing of course yet i told you i actually didnt want to do it rn. And well. The way we did it, made my mind completly insane again. Resulting in me pointing my weapon at you. Dont tell zundapp anything ok? And... dont let me pay for it, pls... we had such a hot moment. I excuse- Mayb... hey didnt you say you dont mind a rough play" janice wanted to use that oppertunity to get atleast smth against him. She charged towards him. But vic held a protective stance with his tires. They were undercarriage against undercarriage then, till they rolled hardly against the wall. Janice still had to moan. Feeling his part press against hers, even moving against it. They had alittle fight. Janice couldnt believe how good he was in blocking. But as she aimed a hit proudly. He hardly turned her off him and gave her a rough kick that made her spin on her roof and kick against a table, flipping back on her wheels. It was painfull. And she breathed heavily. completly out of breath, smiling so it seems sincere. "Ohh victor... iam. Iam done... i hope you accepted my thanking. Just- pls excuse me for what i brought here today. By heart i tell, it wont happen again. I can learn! I will! Just be so nice and keep alex and max away... our deal oh great lemons king." She only saw bowing down as best action rn. So she did while all pains gathered, event the roof. Atleast he was calm... but this... made her wonder if she should just accept being send away. She sighed. She still had to try or this was for nothing...
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Vlad smirked as boris said the blurry world isnt so great. That amused vlad in a way. And he actually hoped boris will look for the glasses soon then. But vlad didnt saw the next words coming. Rather he hoped boris wont get to that topic. But it was expectable." About the helper. I need some privacy aswell boris. But its an good idea. You would have been ideal tbh but i know it isnt really your world to life here. I wont force you to stay here. Though you could decide to help me a bit while being here. Its not eternal than in the end. And we can talk a bit more. May make the work a bit more pleasent. Just. Argh. Ok. I see you really are busy with that janice topic at the moment and it makes sense. But the more it will hurt once you get a first hard hit from her. I warn you in advance. Just be aware of that ok? Iam sorry. It does bother me but iam all honest to you about it anyway. Ivan is a good and trustable worker. And i of course dont doubt in his abilities. But sadly janice had proofen to just not adapt the lessons and do what she thinks. It hasnt just been 5 years boris. Way more. And she rather gets worse then better. I reached the point where i have to make a line. For my sake. Hers. And the trunkovs sake. I just do it for the best, it may even be what she needs. So sadly i gotta give a consequent no to that boris. But i appreciate that you care so much. It really impresses me." Vlad still smiles luckily but he just wanted to get away from the janice topic. He didnt want this moment to be ruined and he let boris know that.... sadly. But sometimes uncomfortable topics had to be... right?
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Max drank up the juice and looked around, he noticed some towels and grabbed one of it to dry and cover himself while Alex continued chilling in the tub. He gave one of the drinks to Alex as well and rested near the tub. " Yeah, i kinda guessed you're that type of cars who prefer work rather having fun with the girls. But it's kinda important too. Ye let me finish, it 's not gonna be endless. I just finally feel how i can talk all i remembered aloud. You're doomed to listen to it now." Max smirked and with moved his tire on water " Yes, of course after this i appeared less often at our place. Chester told me he is not going to come to that place without me anyway, our company fell apart slowly. I still had him and Steve classmate as my friends.
Finally, when i was 17 years old it was my last year in high school. It was a cold season and no longer i disappeared from the house often. My mother basically pushed on me with the school and she managed to make my progress going much better. Even if i didn't understand all the subjects as a teacher she could talk to others and they would make my scores better. Yes, it was unfair but didn't harm me at all. Call me lucky. "Max smirked and sow how Alex scoffed snorted shortly "Cheater". Max splashed with his tire "Oh come on... Who wouldn't use this chance? You just have no idea how much i had to study at home proving my worthiness to mom and her teacher friend from the school. "Max sighed but relaxed " Man i remembered this winter was rough kinda. Of course, as my dad was gone we couldn't afford as much as before and slowly i noticed it after the years. I had no idea how to earn yet. With that i mean i didn't want to work in any fast food and career somewhere on the local plant didn't sound appealing, to be honest. We don't have much work in Detroit that would be safe. However, it meant even something at home would need good replacing and lots of work. In this winter the water froze in the pipes outside and it was damaged. Half of the area stayed without heat in the houses. We had to keep it warm as much as possible. We couldn't leave the house or else it would be completely frozen. I remember i sent my mom to stay with dad's parents assuring her I'm okay with the coldness. Their house was all on the fire heating and it didn't depend on water. We had a fireplace but imagine how hard it's to find the woods to keep at least one room warm. Once i had to break an old couch in the basement and use it as fuel. I slept near the little fireplace on a wool carpet, under all the blankets we had in the house. You could see a breath even with the fire going on. This is what happened in the cold days of many cars in our city. After that winter school was over for me and we thought if i should go on with the study or find the job. I questioned mom where we would get money for the college but soon she told me she has a man. It was kind of a mixed feeling but i accepted it, because i think, she shouldn't be alone for all her life. Would you agree with me here?" Max still rolled his wheel in the water watching water going up on his protectors and flowing down, it was almost hypnotizing " My life in Detroit almost ending at that point. You can guess we moved soon. But that i will tell you later because i wanna bite on some nosh. So get out of the tub already."
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Victor just chuckled as he hit her against the table "Janice, calm down and cut off this game, you scars gonna bleed don't you think? I don't wanna have my floor covered with blood else. i didn't mean us to fight, i already got what i wished for, even if you spoiled it at the start and brought poison with you. You still didn't say me the purpose of it. I'm taking it away from you, but don't think to appear in my office with sprays like that." He approached her closer and with his wheel rubbed her cheek "Hey, you did a great job, don't feel bad for that. It's not like it has happened on the front of the whole rig, you would do this just for me, i saw how turned you were. Don't try to fool me here." He looked down on the floor and then at Janice again " Go back to Trunkov's territory. Surely don't worry about Alex, i keep my promises. Wish you to find the solution."
As he stayed alone he hid the spray and poison away closer to Janice's files. He breathes out satisfied and thought of how naive was she. She won't do it again. She learns. He drove to the shower and almost chuckled on this, her words still circled in his mind, he just wished he had it every day like that. She couldn't know but he had his own benefits her being on the main rig so close when he was needed her.
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Boris looked down and hid his eyes from Vlad when he said to him that he warns him. It stung inside when he thought what if Janice gonna do it as she wants it in any way. He felt not a good weight on his heart, it was almost panicking. He just gave her his heart, what if she won't be careful with it. No. It was way too unbelievable. He feigned a smile " It sometimes looks to me like we are talking about different cars Vlad. I know her from another side. She is faithful and loyal to what she loves. She's strong, she just needs help. Do it as you decided friend. "Boris sighed and made a pause while he tried to remember what she said about Victor when he just got to know her. Maybe she was loyal to him too?.. " But you know what? I can help you with your work. I know you need help as well and i can take some work from your back, i can write in the end, just will get the glasses i need and we can start. I surely can make your boring paperwork better. By the way, i just thought on something, i kinda wanted to go to the Spa,, sometimes. Just be able to relax well. Do i have to just say something or is there a pass exist? I would like to get access. Don't ask though who advised me that, i think you can guess that. Else, it would be nice if you could join me, but i guess it will happen when i will help you to get rid of some work."
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Alex grins at the service max is giving him and chuckled darkly as max responded his sarcasm. That was just too great. Alex leans back and sips his drink and rose an eyelid towards his bro that soon had reached the end of his really intriging story. Alex though observed how max plays with the water and rolls his eyes. "I do agree you. She shouldnt be all alone forever. Mostlx not for making you cheat school in a way~ but hey. You can be glad that we arent testing those subjects here on the rig. Though no worries. I dont think you are that dumb by what you say. But yeah. That story actually was highly interesting. Yet a break really is needed. Thank you for sharing this with me, it makes me understand you quite better in some ways. Just now you left me in the blue with some wonders about the viper and how your career went on. But i guess that will come sooner or later. We dont need so high emotions right now. That was enough for starters." Alex went out of the pool and dried himself. As max turned around, he began to grin and soaked his towel in the water. Twisting it. But he drove up beside max and whiped it against his front side panel grinning amused. That was a stinging hit. "Alittle wake up call. Atleast its just a sting and not freezing like you did back then. Its a wonder to me why you stayed there in that time. But oh well, you prevented it from freezing. Now enough. I wont bother you anylonger with my bullshit too. Come." Alex layed the towel on the ground and both left. Time had passed really fast actually. They both amost did not notice... amazingly. But it only makes the time come closer. They went to a little food bar there. And alex chuckled pointing on something in the background there. He knew max just used a saying. But they literally do offer "nosh" as food there. Too ironic.
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Vlad was aware that his words rn just touched boris in a big way or rather moved. Clearly it wasnt just the words. The way boris moved his gaze away was already a big indicator. But this nice view he has on janice made vlad worried. Worried for his friends feels. Though it made vlad wonder then again. Why is he protecting janice so much, and feeling so much to her seemingly? "Think as you want. Its always how it starts. Sympathy. But mistakes come later and she did bring you in alot of trouble already. Who knows what comes next. I dont even wanna imagine. I tell you as i stand here. My words be coming true and you will understand me better. But dont be that hurt then. You seem to have connected with her quite much." He didnt really smirk on that but gave a caring gaze. He didnt knew what else to say on that "ok i think we should get to the nice topics. Bc. Honestly am glad to hear you that you would be doing that. It isnt everyday i ask that so i didnt expect a yes so fast. Just be aware that you have no turn back now~ but the spa sounds like a pretty good swift out of the hard work then. We even could have our beer there. Why not. If it its just you and me. I would rather prefer spending time with you alone at the moment. But it was a good suggeszion anyway. Iam a boss. So we can go together. Into a special area. It be a perfect end of work then. I guess i gotta thank you. I myself would have just worked till i sleep as we know by now... though i think you can imagen i still feel uncomfortable, eventhough i got your help now. Hm let us finish this food and get to your glasses then. Sounds like a plan i believe?" To boris big surprise. As vlad packed everything up and looked bothered. He actually touched a topic himself for once. But it seemed like a big negative excption. Hearable by his voice. "You know. I honestly would like to know why your view on her is so different though. I still believe time is what changes it. But it almost is as if you do the same that i did. Just forgiving her everything. I dont believe it helps both of you.... not at all honestly.
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"You know. Its as i said. I knew you wouldnt listen... and i got the idea that it may stop- ok i know thats stupid." She casually mouthed that out in doubtfull gazin as he rubbed her cheeks, she just looks into his eyes and talked with a heavy hearted sigh. "I-i hope nobody saw. You were an animal today. Literally. Take it as you want my king. But yeah. Its true; i guess thats why we understand eachother good. Dont worry. We both are pleased and i wont do these issues again." lie. Even if she did got turned on. She wished she could rather say, No. I only have that with boris. Frustrating, almost groaning loudly, she pulls herself together for the moment. As he looked down. She did too. Back then... she would kiss him now. Right? She cringed at that thought yet nuzzled him, bc of his soft way rn. Even if it was a chance to tell him to listen next time. She just couldnt kiss though. But she was afraid either that her refusing acts seem like a tease to victor. Provoking him for more. She grit her teeth and nods "thank you alot. Also for this amazing time. Now. Give your kingly body some rest..." janice couldnt even determine what thoughts he had. She cant see anyway. But just as she left his office. She took a pillow from a chair and screamed into it. A hugo saw her and backed off slowly. Raising up, she whiped a tear away and left the territory. She tried to attach her codpiece again... knowing she cant wash this out so she needed to force vics filling to stay inside. She cringed ones more and sighs. Slowly her tires rolled over the metal and her pupils gazed upon the sky. Just impressed how clouds moved over the sun time to time and she sighed hurt in a way. Kicking some metal outta her way. She drags her tired body to the shower once more to get the intense smell off before crashing in boris bed. She cuddled into it and took some rest for her exhausted body. Just her mind did not. Unbelievable this all happened... she felt just worthless and stupid. How could she be so foolish?! Even to her new love boris... she just noticed how he never leaves her mind and she didnt wanted him to leave anyway. Eventhough her heart bleed and tears rolled. By vics hints about vlads words... she felt even more down. The line seems endless still...
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Janice just stayed in her bed, gazing on the wall and not moving. Her place and roof sored, she still could feel it. Her sides was wet from the tears and she sobed time to time. She wished Boris to be with her now. She regreted going to Victor. Shouldn't she just deal with Vlads orders? If Victor would be her boss he wouldn't let her disobey or even doubt about his order... Now what she will do? What if Victor lied again and just used her for his own joy. If he would lie to her after that and not keep his promise it would hurt her even more inside. But she hoped at least for this. She put a pillow over her eyes and felt ashamed of herself. Vlad, Ivan, now Boris. She let them down. She saw nothing, just the darkness before her eyes and a pain growing inside of her. No,, she shouldn't give up. Not yet. She breathed in to calm down herself and soon it became slower.. She fell asleep with pillow over her eyes.
* She drove on a white stone pavement. Around the pavement she saw buildings looking similar to the rigs buildings. Though there was a ground. The ground covered with a grass and flowers. The sky was clear but she felt cold. All this was such an old mix. She saw some cars around and recognised it was trunkovs. She drove off the pavement on the grass and smelled it. A real grass and flowers. She began to smirk and her eyes looked calm till she noticed tany not far away. Her eyes widened and she clenched her teeth growling. She was jealous her to Vlad just as soon as she saw her. " Hey ! What are you doing here again all of sudden? I thought you left !? You shouldn't be.."
" Janice!" She lowered herself as she heard Vlad right behind her back. She mouthed " yes boss. I..I'm sorry..".
She closed her eyes shortly and looked down.
The shade fell on her hood and she opened eyes. Vlad looked annoyed at her" Janice I don't understand, why you would do here actually? You are working on another rig."
From that she backed off and looked in disbelief at Vlad who still didn't change his serious expression. She felt how her eyes teared and she gasped " I don't know.. I slept here! I'm sorry" she turned away and fast drove away from Vlad through the grass. Further it was the longer the grass were, but yellow, almost dry. She couldn't see road under her but soon her wheels fell down and she barely had enough time to stop and hang on the end of this island. Yes it was an island. She gasped in panic trying to get back but it didnt help. She saw a deep hole down her front wheels. She would just die if she'd fall. She raised her eyes and saw another island like it appeared just now right before her. She noticed a very similar Hugo looking at her cold. Janice shouted " Victor !! Victor please !! Help me ! Victor.." she felt she couldn't hold herself any longer on this island. It was too hard and her wheels shook, she tried her best. Victor only slowly moved closer to his edge. He was a meter away from her now and raised eyelids as if he waited for something to hear.
" I can't hold myself.. please .. My king, p.. please.. " she began to sob, she thought it's over to her. She closed her eyes and clenched her teeth. She loosened her grip. The darkness..*
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Max though predicted what Alex was about to do with the towel but he just didn't have time to avoid it. He winced from the stinging hit and wanted to answer on that with some action too, he looked with a light indignation. It was the second time for today already! He felt how Alex started to mess with him which was in a half way challenging. He narrowed his eyes and smirked " Yeah.. Yea surely Alex, don't think I'll just forgive you that so easy.. Revenge is a cold served thing".
In the restaraunt Max looked over the dish that Alex pointed on and it indeed was ironicaly to see it here, it was worthy to try it and Max was satisfied pretty much. He and Alex had a good feast here now and they offered many different dishes Max would like to try. They both were full now and only beer and some snacks for it stayed left on the table. Max breathed out and relaxed on a couch. " And just why am I eating in the canteen when I can just drag you here every day.. It was a great meal, I'm so full that I'm not sure if I can drive.. Ehh if only * Max hiccuped in that moment and stared at Alex who just giggled * He rolled his eyes "... If only Vic would know how i spend the day instead of working. But after the context it would make sense to relax a bit * he hiccuped again on the last word and it began annoying already while Alex seemingly had fun watching it. Max grabbed a glass with beer and drank all rest of it. One of the Hugo workers came up to clean up the table and ask if they need something else to eat . Both shook their hoods and Alex requested for a check.
Max raised himself looking a bit worried " Hey wait,, I don't have money with me. I can just go get it from my room." He already wanted to leave but Alex stopped him " seriously? I'll pay for that. It's not like we are bying the whole restaurant. It's nothing" he chucked and drove towards the bartender to be able to pay there.
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Boris smiled warmly and noded about the spa relaxing together with Vlad. He asked that for Janice and himself though. He really wanted to spend more time with her nicely and with the less stress, but he wasn't mind to relax and with Vlad too. He also was the one who needed some help and support right now. Even if it seemed Boris was on different sides at one time. With Janice and with Vlad. He followed Vlad when he finished to pack the stuff " surely it's a great idea to have beer right there. We could just drink and talk like in the old times. Can't believe so much years passed already. It all looks like it was yesterday." He almost wanted to drop this topic with Janice just for Vlad. He was determined to not think on that and try deal on his own when Vlads words brought it back again. He felt how his engine worked unevenly and worried, as if Vlad started to suspect something. He was almost honest about his wheels but didn't mention the main thing. He loves her. Ironically Vlad would think he is totally in a deep problem being in love with Janice. That would be shock for him and he had no idea how Vlad could react on this. It could be an unexpected reaction. " Umm.. Vlad, j don't know how to explain it. I feel to her.." he sighed and the feel inside just increased. " Yes. It is the same as what happened with you. I just wanna help her. It looks like, just like its unfair. It looks really unfair. She is alone with her problems now. Face to face. It just seem like no one wants to protect her any more. I do want. She may be is a troublemaker, but she needs help. She has a big heart but the problem is. She is really mislead. Hardly. She is actually driven a lot in that moment. And I worry for that. It just may seem as a little problem to you but it's big one and it escalates. I'm sorry, you know I've been almost all alone for a long time. And suddenly here is the one I should care about. And I do" Boris looked forward. His gaze changed on determined after a sad one.
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And so that dream cuts off. Sending her dream self to reigns of death. It pushed her to wake rapidly and the pillow had unknowingly be moved by her, under her bumper. She fast opened her eyes tiredly. And all she feels in realization is. That a dream can shatter your heart in sparking shards. Sparking in ways that you would not have wanted it. Janice burys directly under the blanket, tightly hugging the pillow to herself. Tears flowed and no word could escape her. She only sobbed once more until she slowly began to cry silently. Just letting it out... she soaks boris pillow wet and with red eyes gazed upon the room. She wanted to trust in victor one more time... but she realized how idiotic it was. She couldnt trust him more then she would herself. And she doesnt trust herself even after this. So... unwillingly it may was for nothing anyway. It was just that the dream made her feel unwanted and unloved... it only gave off even more that bitter taste of uncaring tensions. Just the feel of it maybe being true that someone wants her gone. And another wouldnt care if she was dead. She slowly took a pic of vlad and a tear dropped on it. Her fav pic of her and him. She stroke her tire over it slowly and whispers. "Iam sorry vladimir. I know iam replacable and not remotely what i used to be or should be. B-but thats ok. If you dont wanna see me. You wont anymore. I should be so kind..." she sighed and couldnt stop crying. She hugged his picture tightly "b-but why is it hurting so much then..." she put it down and got out a box of stuff from her hugo time. There was one pic of vic where he grinned and one where he looked grumpy. She put it down and just speechless looked down. She kept them and put it together with her pic of vlad. She took a suitcase and put it in there. Aswell as a few little other things. Alot of memories to be pointed out. And slowly her tire moved its curves to close the zip of the suitcase.she rolled it aside. Atleast she was ready to move onto the other rig any time now. It may be better for everyone in her heart to just do what she is soon supposed to anyway. She thought about the dream once more and felt how it hurt her inside. It only underlines the recent memories... Her oil symbolically freezed by thinking of it. She sneaked out and got food and drinks. Enough for atleast two days. She thought it be wiser now to just stay in her room. Accept and wait for it aswell as not annoying vlad with her existence. She knew her thoughts may be harsh. But she cant turn it off. Poured water from a bottle over herself. And massaged her eyes. She couldnt stand to be weak so suddenly when being strong was smth she was proud of back then. She grabs boris blanket and wraps into it like a literal wrap. Outside she heard a younger trunkov talking fascinated of a rank up.... what a coincidence. Janice smiled anyway though. She was happy for him. Just alittle sad of herself here. She sighed and drank some juice while filling her mind with reality tv... for a moment she trys to ignore every thought. Every feel or pain, in and outside her body. Wasnt the easiest but she gives her best. She didnt want to have boris witness her sad. She rather wants to make him feel in a room of love. Offer him that feel.
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The bartender waited expectingly for the money and alex even payed more then he should. Which was rare that he does that. Its almost as if he shows off before his bro mockingly. Seen by the amused grin of his "man you have gotten fat. Victor may understand that you relax but not that you turn into a calorie bomb... well ok i think he woulsnt mind that.... self irony at its finest" he coughs and grins. Taking max's tire and dragging him with him. Bit didnt took long till max drove on his own "hey bro. Just for your attention. Earing so much and the gulping down beer? Dont you vomit in your new room ok? Also not in vlads office. Even if you may want to. Would be wise. And i dont think you wanna be as disgusting as mistake. So hope you are fine? You should relax and let your body go onto this now." They both drive outta the spa. Alex doubted that massaging be wise rn. And both went over to max's room. It went towards evening by now already and alex actually was serious about max better relaxing now. Just a bit upsetting when you could have done more stuff. Alex relaxes a bit too but soon grins with one open eye towards his bro "you know. I doubt you will get your sweet revenge. But to be honest i think you can understand why. The least it be tomorrow."
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"It surely does. The more i cant wait to actually let it feel like that today aswell. Thank you kindly for this actually." Vlad noticed the way boris went off from janices topic first and appreciated it but he just couldnt set his mind off frim that behavior of his towards janice. Atleast he got a satisfying answer... it just woner vlad if it really was just the broken loneliness or dmth else. He began to like her so much so fast... its just so. Unusual. And the way his engine sounded a bit off rn. Vlads lips moved almost a bit more suspectinglybut his eyes just looked so soft but stressed almost calming you off from possible things he may think. Vlad actually would suspect love but by the problems that went on bc of her. It just seemed too unrealistic that love is there. It reliefed vlad in a way though to hear it was similiar to his own case... he may be able to protect boris alittle from her then. Well from emotional damages. He sighed softly and carried the stuff away. Looking still not pleased. "Just dont let it increase boris. Mostly not to love. I dont say that you cant like her. You are an adult and can make own decisions and having a girl like her suddenly in your life must really be a hit of changes. And i do believe you found some enjoyment there. But you are aware of the problems she causes herself. And after so many years on this rig. Iam sorry but you know my reasonings and opiniom prolly by now. She did that to herself. But honestly. I sometimes doubt about the big heart thingie. But i wont try to influence you with my opinion. You will make the experiences yourself. And she will deal with what she caused for herself. Theres a point boris, when you notice that words loose their meaning. And she has reached that. I can feel sorry for that, not anymore. She will be alone with her problems by her own deed of treating the help she got and protection, awful. Almost ungrateful. It may make her learn. But i dont want any of my members to worry. And mostly i dont want her to have it with victor while being in my group. I dont even- ok i shall stop. I really could go on for long. But this isnt fair aswell. Let us be productive now and get some work done ok? Again thank you and also. Thanks for sharing me your reasoning." They traveled back to vlads office in which hi stretched and got back to work. He actually seemed almost happy to worl on that again. Maybe bc hes not alone? He directed boris to order things and also to send papers out. And fill in some stuff that didnt need to be done by vlad. And some lther side works. It went smoothly but boris could see how fast vlad could actually read. It only was some paper where he struggled alittle. But that was bc he thought about whats the right thing to write to it. Like that the work went off alittle faster and vlad actually felt some more satisfaction for the work today. Slowly his tire slided off the table as they finished and together could actually finally spend the evening together. Vlad sighed reliefed "you know, this was exacrly what i needed already. Eventhough that was work and not spa. Its just a satisfying feel when all that went off faster. But i think you can kinda feel now how my worl is feeling like. Not your thing huh?" Vlad chuckled amused giving boris a smirk "dont worry. I dont like it either. I only do it in motivation bc i know what it will do for my family."
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She switched channels time to time trying to find something that would interest her, but there was nothing like that and her mind drifted from bad thoughts. She hardly could ignore it even if she cried so much already that it couldn't make her go on. The pain was inside still, she then stopped on the channel where a male car played on the piano, she at first wanted to switch it but the song was so calm and fascinating. She dropped the remote down and closed her eyes listening to it. She imagined how Vlad played this song for her but something touching was in it, some notes that could make you earn about the things. Earn the happiness and harmony.. Will she ever again sing with Vlad, will she even hear him playing for her again? What if she will never hear it again. Never. This word scared her. Her lip trembled and she gave up once more. The tears rolled down, this was hard to bear this pain and she wished so hard Boris to be here with her. Even if he was close to her now, what if soon it'll be over too. She covered her hurting from the tears eyes with the wheels and rubbed them.
She heard a loud knock in the door and it opened rapidly, straight away she turned her body hoping that this is was Boris. She widened her red eyes as she saw Ivan before her and wiped a tear from her hood "I,,, Ivan, hi". She looked hurt at him not knowing how to react, she missed him a lot but it was such not good time for him to appear. He looked at her serious even if inside his heart was almost bleeding to see her in that state. It just reminded him of how he saw her back then when she got transferred to Hugo's group. That Deja vu. She regrets something. Again. It was serious. With his wheel, he riced her front and looked in her eyes seriously " Poppet what's wrong with you huh? Are you crying because afraid me to come and finally take care of you? I must say you better should." He scoffed and looked at the TV "And since when do you like the classic? You think crying over your hood with the piano playing on the background gonna solve anything? Then I'm not your mentor anymore if so." He grabbed controller down the floor and turned it off. It seemed really drastic to him. "What was again that big deal with Victor in the office? Say honestly are you going there willingly to please him or something? Tell me what happened" He put his wheel on her side and pressured her lightly to the wall observing each her centimetre of the metal. "Don't lie to me, i see you already lost someone's trust"
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Max relaxed on his bed and looked at Alex narrowing his eyes. He felt so calm and relaxed but now he needed the time to just lay down and restore some energy, even if he didn't really spend it on anything today. As he was gazing over the laptop he sighed remembering about Tany again. He forced himself to at least wait until the results will be known to him. He saw that Alex seemingly was in a great mood rn and joked over Max more and more. He smirked and threw a pillow at him even if Alex blocked it quick "Oh don't believe me then! Will be even a greater surprise for you if you won't expect!" He snorted and rolled his eyes looking away as the pillow threw back at him from Alex who already chuckled how Max didn't even catch it " Haha you already lost me a pillow fight man so nah, i really don't think". "Having fun?" Max just stared at Alex and slowly shook his hood at Alex's acts, he acted playfully but it was amusing since before he could see Alex only in a serious mood the most. Alex actually just spend most of the day with him.
"What are you smiling about?" Alex raised his eyelid and Max chuckled on this confusion he gave to Alex unknowingly. "Nevermind" Max shoved a pillow under his front and closed his eyes. The story he told to Alex still stayed in his mind. He thought about what his mom and what could she do right now. They probably still lived not far from LA. Was even everything okay since he left? Hardly it was for his mom. His eyes clenched tighter for a short time. Why it just seemed like he was near the abyss all the time staying one on one with himself. "Hey,, you asked me how i feel about. Uhmm, about all my memories from the past. Remember? It is not so hard when I'm just saying aloud my memories, but it's actually hurt when i start to think about these times. I don't know what even going on there right now. It does not feel nice, i don't know if you can relate to me though. You didn't really have parents. Sorry.. But it's how it feels"
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Boris listened to Vlad's opinion and slowly his eyes travelled down. He heard Vlad mentioned the love topic which was unexpected but still a good piece of his vision on this. It didn't look this bad if he could actually figure the true one day, it changed everything to Boris. But he still couldn't say his main argument here. He wished he could say that maybe Janice fail with her work and duties but she doesn't in love. She loves with all heart. Does she? His inner voice interrupted him ' are you even sure in it?'. The most what Boris did afraid now that he is mistaken too. That she will burn him as Vlad said it clearly. The last his words about Janice hurt him the most. She will deal on her own. Is that was what Vlad wanted from her? It seemed very rapid and strict of him. It's how Boris saw it at least " Okay, Vlad. I heard you nd you are right. I will experience it myself then. But if she won't fail i want you to consider here something then. Give her a chance if she won't let me down. You should consider the mistakes you've done too. Yes, anything can be the mistake. Even if it was from the heart. Don't say anything on that just take it as you want."
Before the work, Vlad and Boris drove to the neutral territory and Vlad leads him to the little Gremlin's store. When they entered the Gremlin in the glasses who was reading newspaper put it aside when he saw Vlad. "Good evening Vladimir didn't expect to see you here." He chuckled lightly "Need some glasses?"
Vlad greeted him as well and shook his hood pointing at Boris " No, thanks i don't need them yet. My friend does though. Could you maybe check him?". Boris drove closer to the Gremlin and Vlad just rest himself for a time waiting for his friend to finish. The Gremlin at first checked it all and then showed Boris a shelf "So here we already have some glasses with your long-sighted range, this one quite running goods here. Pick up." Boris found ones similar to what he had before, the chocolate brown fitting to his eye's colour. He tried them on and looked at his own wheel seeing the protectors finally clear now. " I see great in it, I'll take them." Gremlin looked approving over Boris and Vlad smiled satisfyingly. He drove to the Gremlin and take care of paying for this "Enjoy, you should've said to me earlier that you needed them. It's not such a big deal to get it here". Vlad thanked Gremlin and they left for the work.
Surely in the glasses, it was even more interesting to work like that because now Boris not need to look really close to it. He looked shocked sometimes at Vlad seeing how fast the deal with the paperwork. He laid back in the end and looked up kinda dramatically, he then chuckled and look back at Vlad " No, no and no it's not my thing. I'm not sure if you even can call it your thing Vlad but it's mind-blowing. Just how much can you remember? Your brain for sure has much more memory than any computer. But here it's the same for me. Your family move you to work and the feeling of my helpfulness to you makes me want to do it. Well, i don't regret it. I needed some brainstorm. Just let's see if I'll able to improve in it. Would be a quite interesting experiment for you. We surely deserved some beer and relax". Boris wanted to come back to Janice right now but he would feel bad before Vlad for fleeing like that, he also wanted to spend more time with Vlad hoping it would calm him down. For the first time in the day, he felt that he wanted to smoke, but decided to do it as soon as he'll be outside. It was like a habit already."
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Janice noticed smth was different on ivan rn. It was easily noticable. Bc she would expect by this time to already feel hard hits! Or was it just bc of her wounds? Neverless his words hurt anyway. She couldnt believe how sensitive she has gotten. She tries hard holding her sobs back but it wasnt really succesfull... she really didnt knew what to feel anymore... fear? Sorrow? Regret? Shame? She felt all so mixed inside of her and clenched her eyes closed. She missed ivan so much. But rn couldnt look towards him as the ground dragged her focus as if it would keep her safe. Tears rolled and she opened her eyes slightly. Looking how they glimmer. She rapidly wanted to whipe em away but she couldnt move in this position rn. Serves her right... she thinks.... but also it stings to know how she will be such a huge shame to her dad. As if this all wasnt enough already. She gasped lightly as his presurred increased bc she let him wait in silence. And only whispering, she got answer him. "Your choice... i-i didnt believe that ivan... i just- i just swayed in memorys. But i guess you are right... but theres nothing to fix anymore anyway. And you soon wont be my mentor. So what is the use not to was my time rn..." prolly some even believe i never did anything else. She sighs and trembles in her tires. She let herself collapse on his pressure so she was on her undercarriage... she hated to talk so weak to ivan though. All she wanted is all to be fixed but why try when its too late anywy? When everything proofed to get worse... janice couldnt think of picking up the fight again. She gave up the hope and so it was. She cant fool herself... but the words of ivan made it feel a bit more harsh... she thought back on the phone call... the indication that she seems like a slut. She sighs but try to force her feelings down still. Just to look more strong as she whispered on "yes i... the thing is. I didnt just lost someones trust. But thats ok da- ivan. So dont worry... last thing i would do is lie to you. I can be great atleast in the sense of showing honesty to you right? So thats how it is, yes. Me and victor did it once more. With all issues you can think of. No protection. No pull out. no nothing of him. even if i dont think you wanna hear that again after the phonecall of us... i- i didnt wanted it this time. I admit it made feel pleasure but i still didnt want it. I got a special and loving reason for it. Originally i was in his office to get his help. Not leaving the rig. Sadly i didnt notice fast enough that this was stupid of me. So i left with empty tires." She knew how naive and idiotic she sounds and pressed her eyes closed. She wanted to feel love and hug boris pillow... but it would destroy her stronger look even more... so she just went silent and swayed in her thoughts but listened on to her father.
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Even alex was well aware how hesitant he was at first to joke around with max. That it finally came out was a mere result of him trusting max and also knowing that max would appreciate that way more then seriousness of his bro. Alex observed max for a while but stretched himself extremely shortly and yawing. Making his metal screech. He raised an eyelid at his bro. Before smiling chill. He expect that in a way but was amused that may was so honest here. "I didnt expect you would notice it that fast. But i didnt thought so. Your story was intense and had the past of so much memorys in it. I may not relate to the parents part... and it may sound really odd now and you will probably mock me with it. But i would think to understand you, i can compare it to my constant thinking of boss. Its more a work thing obviously. But long story and trust is what family gives and well as right hand thats compareable, its no family obviously though. So i kinda in a way can understand you bro. This curiousity probably is setting real hard. The thing is. I know victor may be dpubtfull if its so good for you. But nobody said that you cant take a free day and go there. I could even come with you. Though. Ok theres of course the wonder if you even think of being able to see her again. But it probably will keep on hurting. The mastery is to deal with it. Sounds harsh but i think the discovery tonight may get your mind off alittle. Dont you think?"
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Vladimir was well aware that he himself wasnt perfect too. But he had his reasons for all and gave a heavy sigh towards his friend. He obviously struggled to think of this but gave boris a nod. If it really be like that... he be thinking to consider it. But sad thing is. Vlad doubts that it will come to this anyway and he was worried for boris. It just was so strange how tightly boris trust her. It will crush him if he isnt careful. Vlad sparked him a slight smirk anyway. ---> after his question. And boris answer vlad chuckled lightly and softly straightened ordered papers to be in line on to of eahother. "Thanks~ i would like to think so too. Maybe thats why i havent used a computer for all this yet. But its sometimes more hard to switch from topics of every paper then anything else. And not mix up smth" vlad had to chuckle here "Careful what you say. Or else you transform to my lifestyle eventhough you didnt want it. But you were a quite good help already. You know, the more i think about and mostly that you even consider training... the more i wonder if it really is time to get an assistant. But then again i still struggle with my previous arguments against it. However enough of work. Thank you boris, you helped me alot today. Else i wouldnt be able to go drink with you now. Honestly its been quite some time when i had my last beer. Time really passes" vlad rolls his eyes and nicely tidy left his office room. Noticable just now was how nicely warm it was. And how the evening sun shone in so golden on the glass mosaic ground with the trunkov symbol and the wood around it. Vlad noticed some tense in his friend and only gave him a chill smirk. Almost like an assurance that all is fine. They both left the trunkov building and went to the trunkov bar. The bartender looked a bit tired but as vlad came in his eyes widened. Since i has been so long. He almost dropped a glass that he was cleaning "good evening boss!" Vlad smirks and lowers as a hello politely before driving on and choosing a nice table beside little room fountains with LED. So nicely relaxing. Vlad shoved the card to boris and leaned back. "No worries. I dont need to choose. They know i wsnt the usual for myself. Its extremely rare that i drink smth else. Like raspberry vodka. You wont get me to drink that today. I swear." Vlad chuckles and looked amused at the trunkovs relaxing here. Oddly enough there was a pacer. But he hung out with trunkovs seemingly. All in all the music here was great aswell and it sometimes just make you wonder how these rooms came to be? Who planmed them and who lead the decoration? Miles? Vlad? Or even the members. The bartender soon came and vlad asked for the usualy while he then took boris order. That all went smoothly down. "So boris. For all this time we havent met. I gotta say you didnt change a bit to me. But well obviously other things changed though. Alot of other things. And with that i dont mean the reason why you are here. The other ones that i know. It just makes me curious now after all this if you considered to change smth. Or rather. What did you plan once you left this rusty rig." Vlad chuckles and they received their drinks.
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Ivan didn't like how Janice whispered to him instead of talk clear and normal. He listened to her words patiently but when she said they had it again with all the details his pupils narrowed and he felt he will probably not able to hold himself today, even if he saw she was wounded he couldn't. His tires trembled and he pulled her down the bed with his hook and yelled at her " I think you confused the door because you should have to go to your boss to solve the problem or at least to Miles !! When will you put into your little stupid roof the thing that he just uses you!!* he hit her roof several times down when he said stupid* Not bad for him to get someone he can dump into but what you want to say to me !? That he raped you several times and you were able to enjoy?? The raping is like beating you can't enjoy it but here we do! Bullshit you telling!" He moved his wheel out of her roof wanting to hit something so he hit the floor hardly right before Janice's hood " He can say and tell you to do whatever he wants. If he will ask you to jump in the ocean will you do it because he is boss? He is not even your boss and he fucks you as he wishes, it's disgusting of him but not less I feel the same about you. HOW IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER? What did you do to make it better ??? You thought you will fuck with my boss and it will put you high and give you a bright future? I'm sorry to ruin it once again It won't! It just made the things in your life worse! Much worse just some weeks ago and now you still think it's gonna help??" He felt like he wanted to crush her for these stupid repeating mistakes he looked furiously at her and kicked her back " Now tell me what did you try to make it better, don't you dare to sob now."
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Max kinda knew that Alex would have a family feel for Hugos and Vic especially since he spent enough time with him. It was funny how Alex double mentioned that it's not the same, probably trying to look more independent. Max couldn't expect Alex would ever word out it like that before him. He smirked shortly after this revelation" I see. So Victor is like a father to you? Glad you earned such a good treat and attention from him, it means you can imagine slightly what I'm feeling. But here about my mother,,, It's a good idea but Its gonna be hard."He looked down and pondered thinking how to say that to Alex " She is not a teacher anymore. She is working in the police department, not a cop but an office work with papers. Probably.. I even don't know what I will say to her? Also her husband works there too. Don't tell to Victor please...
Ironically hm ?"
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Boris observed the bar and looked at the visitors. He didn't expect they would have the place like this where everyone could gather and spend some time nicely. He actually just realised that Janice didn't have friends from Trunkovs. Ye,s she saw them all as her family but still she got no one to be so close to her ad him now. He probably was her only friend at the moment. The reaction of bartender interrupted his thoughts and he snickered but then again the same thought came across but just considering Vlad.
Did he had a close friend here? By the reaction of the bartender, he worried that the answer would be a no. So if it's so then they both, Janice and Vlad lost something more. He actually saw it as the chance to make Vlad think of it.
He took the card into his tires and looked up at Vlad " Raspberry vodka? You're fancy. I haven't try that but I don't wanna get festive like that."
Boris searched for the dark one beer and soon they got it on the table. It was dark and tasted similar to dark bread and honey, they also got some squid and onion rings with crackers. Boris seemingly enjoyed a lot with it and drank almost half of the glass before he leaned back observing the fountain shortly. It was a nice place he thought. But Vlad made him think a little on the future, he thought now. How did he even going to come back to the old life so easy? Of course, he missed his place but it was destroyed now and he could no longer stay there. He looked thoughtfully and with his wheel moved the glass on the table " I haven't think about it yet. It depends on many factors. I could stay in the town if id change my look and the things going to calm down again. I still have horses with Antons parents. I supposed I could start all over again with a farm. Or maybe not. I'm adapting to another lifestyle already if you get what i mean and my mind drifting."
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This was the moment. Janice noticed how his tire trembled but even if she was fearing it. She only closes her eyes and gives a sigh. She knew, she be enough scared in just a few seconds anyway. And so it was. But even worse. Her eyes opened widely by his hits and and at every impact she clenched her teeth and soon accidentally bit her tongue. It was as if his words echoed in her mind with every hit. Till she thought herself how stupid she is. But even if she thinks that... it was in a negative way this time. And she hated to be such a car towards her dad. It began beeping loudly in her roof and she got dizzy. Her breathing got fast and she winced shocked at the feel of his tire hitting the ground. She did had fear and shame in her eyes and wanted to get away asap. But she knew exactly that this will make ivan furious in unpredictable levels. So she stayed put. Feeling her heart beat and her roofs pain almost pulsating. She sharply breathes in trembling insanely but she didnt wanted to show any tear. Slowly her sad stance raised more respective as she talked normally. But innerly... even if she knew she deserved it... she was sad about ivan in a way. It was hard to see any care. For that she was too busy with other things in her roof. But she would crave some, yet her decision set... no. She has to leave this rig. "You think iam disgusting?" Her lip trmbled, trying hard not to sob "i-i know iam, for being his bucket... i know i shouldnt tell you all these weird things. Iam sorry i take it back then. It wasnt rape then. And even if i would say it was near it this time.... i wont say it. You are right ivan. But why? Why should i talk to miles! Ivan! y-you know i dont get along with miles... and-and vlad doesnt even wanna see me. And tolga has to send me off. Yet i dont wanna play the sorry card. I totally deserved it for all the repeating mistakes! I dont think it helped going to vic... a-and i totally am aware that vic just uses me. He never gave two shits about me eventhough i wanna believe he does in a way for still damn talking with me atleast! I did too much bad and only worsened my future so there isnt anything good i did. No... I cant serve you anything nice daddy... but i can say atleast that i accept my fate and packed up already. I will leave the soonest i can. its the best to do now anyway... with that everything is solved. But i failed to help the lemons. Oh well..." she breathed long in. Trying still not to sob. But she whispered that she will miss ivan anyway... hes her father in the end. She gazed upwards into his furious eyes and cold shivers went through her. She hoped though he may protect his reputation better once shes gone and maybe get along with alex... its what she wishes for him. She looked extremely serious but forced. Yet soon, her heart crys couldnt be hold back and she sobbed lightly. She gasped instantly and backed off. "I didnt mean to! REALLY!"
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Alex chuckles and rolled his eyes giving max a hit. He could read that smirk so directly.
"Oh shut up. It isnt really like that. Its just that we hold together. Haha i dont want you to make me look like the mistake~ or else its you getting double instead of you getting revenge.~ haha no worries i understood though"
He raised an eyelid calm at first that soon went to a quite oddly surprised one as he looked to the left and right "ok THAT we really shouldnt tell boss. Thats almost paradox how you are kinda a criminial. Geez ok, maybe just try not to tell her anything about this place and you be good to go. Just use smth you were before getting here if you still remember that too. Then it isnt really lying. Though.... wait. Saying that you work on an oilrig isnt actually bad. As long as you leave the organization outta this hehe~" alex chuckled and hissed suddenly with narrowed eyes "just dont you dare getting me in jail if you ever decide to do that. But a good thing to let me know. I would even question now how they didnt found you but lets not think about that. And also. The time is passing. Prepare yourself, i wont stay here for all night."
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Vlad was glad about this light little meal. Mostly bc he adored squid more then any other fish. So he shortly took a whipe with an amused grin and all tidely put it to his left before getting some of the seafood. With the beer this really was nice and he observed how boris seemingly enjoyed his drink too. It was one of these times to vlad where he really was happy inside rn. With attention he softly gazed to boris and let his voice talk smoothly but considering. While boris thought about many things, vlad did too but was able to relax surprisingly. "Well and you have to change some ways of behavior. We even could provide voice change but that be a bit extreme. I had a feeling already that it wouldnt be too easy for you to get back. Mostly not while you and me finally can spend some time. Its though that time will change. Eventually you can make a final deicison soon. But some time out here, is maybe better for you. Just so you know. I would never say no to accept you here. So dont think you take space or smth. Dont worry. Means, I do get what you mean, maybe a little change in life style was necessary for you anyway. In the end you seem alot more open up now. Thats positive. Maybe you will find a new pearl soon even." Vlad sipped more of his beer and smirked as the music switched. He enjoyed this playlist and then looked back to boris calmly after drinking some more "you know. Its sad i dont have much more time. Else, if you left. I would come the first week with you. But that aint so possible at the moment. just a wish for some literal time like in the old days huh? Reminds me back of work right away though." Vlad chuckled in a light embaressed touch. Getting his mind completly off wasnt too easy. But he knew boris didnt mind and he went for more of his beer. Time was passing nicely and in the meantime there even was a screen you could gaze on from time to time
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He saw how she feared after her light sob but this was not the main thing which pissed him off right now, there mostly was a problem in her words and he wanted to clear that out right now. He neared her closer and Janice leaned down "Listen me now, Miles could solve this problem long ago if you would complain about the abuse, it's not right to kvetch on Victor but this case was extremal. You do NOTHING to protect yourself, you never came to my room and asked me to help you with the problems! You rather drag your ass to my boss and now when you dodged from the rape topic i think it's what you wanted too! You know we've been talking many times about it already and i feel deja-vu. It's just like i'm talking to the wall. You're going way too far, and now you pack the stuff and run? Thinking life gonna be easy on another rig? You can't handle Max even and what if there you'll meet more cars who gonna abuse you, oh yes you will. Then who will help you!? Who!?? It is here is easy now and you can't handle it! You will end up on another rig very soon with that mood" He scoffed and grabbed her wheel pulling closer to himself and observing her scars and metal, he saw she didn't have the stickers on her side anymore with Trunkov's sign but this may just fall off and he didn't question yet. He wished he could take her to the training room right now but it going to make her bleed hardly, he didn't want to give work to Dima that way even if he wanted to teach her his ways. It was really frustrating and he felt anger not coming off him. He threw her down on the floor "They cut you like a vegetable when they almost have no single scratch! Are you disable now or something!? I taught you to fight for the years! You get beaten up by a newcomer who managed to rank up being under Alex's mentoring like a week? Do you even realise in what light you put me? Most important aren't you ashamed of it, why don't i see results anymore? You just degrade!"
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"Really Alex?? Like what? will i say 'sorry i'm fine i just didn't call you because i lost my phone' hm? No. Totally no. They will suspect something is wrong, and i'll have to... Nevermind. It's not what i want to talk about. I'm not going there today. I will need a decent time off and permission from Victor." Max pouted as if it annoyed him a little too and sighed. His heart languished but he didn't want to admit it even to himself that he missed. He glanced at Alex and then outside the window shortly "Give me a second". He got down of his bad and stood on the ground "Okay. I'm prepared." He looked plainly at Alex when he actually was about to chuckle.
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Boris chewed on some onion rings and looked at tv but then slowly at Vlad surprised a bit " Me staying here?" He nervously smirked and looked away thinking on it for a second "Vlad i know you would accept me but it's just,, not what i wanted to do in my life. Aren't i'm too old anyway hehe? You need some young workers. It's, of course, great that we finally can spend time together but just i never considered or thought about it. The life here is something bizarre to me" and crazy... that he said in his mind considering his first days here with Janice. He probably wouldn't handle with all this stress, he raised his eyes upon Vlad again and moved his glasses giving a long sigh out. " I think this is going to be too stressing for me. But i don't think like i'd ready to change the voice as well" He chuckled to make this topic lighter again and drank more of his beer. " Don't worry, i'm still here and we can always gather together, any time just say. And i'll take you away for one week if i'll move away. I'm serious. You need some reboot."
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Janice felt his loud voice hurting in her roof rn by the pain. Yet her sad and scared eyes didnt really seem to do anything either. Once he threw her to the ground she just stayed on her undercarriage like she landed. Not moving a bit and just looking like a sad mushy fruit. She closed her eyes and let him talk on and on, not interrupting but she couldnt bear the feeling. She couldnt handle to hear the ways she failed ivan either. She couldnt take it. Her voice had a sslight sobbed undertone but she gave her best to make it not so obvious. "I see now. I should have either went to you or miles. Yes stupid of me. Why havent i seen this. Couldnt be fear or shame i believe. But yeah. Iam responsible for this issue. And who knows, maybe i did had fun letting victor ride me like the puppet i am. Why else it happened today again hm?" She sighed and grit her teeth. Most of this was sarcasm. But now she talked on but in a respcting tone "i never said that i think life will change to the better. No. I know it be worse. By the rumors of past and now how vlad feels about me. But when i even cant handle this rig here? Then i should take my punishment in pride atleast and do good for the lemons. Iam man enough for this ivan. The thing is. Atleast i also do smth nice for the cars i care about. These words will make you definitly more mad. B-but its what iam thinking... i mean vlad already wants me gone and i know this will also solve the problems with vic. You say i should do smth. Yes! Here i do! By leaving to the other rig. Why is following that will of vlad now wrong too?" Janice slowly raised up and lost a tear before she sharply gazed at ivan but that serious gaze showed how she hardly stayed strong eventhough sadness sparked in her eyes "ivan. Iam aware of all those things. And i know i let you look like a joke and failure too. I know i make you seem undependable and untrustable. And i know also that eventhough you trained me for so long, iam still so weak that alex and max bully me easy tire. Iam ashamed of it! More than i can think. And nothing is an excuse here. Though they... a whatever. I doubt i can provide you with an vision of success anymore though. maybe it is just this...(she got louder) maybe i just never be that great strong russian girl of yours eventhough i would love to be your daughter. No, iam just that mistake of new-collognes undergrounds. Cmon isnt it like that? Here are so many other cars that be pleased to be taught by you! I thank you for all you did by my heart but dont waste your time! Maybe its your time to join vlads path. Bc i cant promise you, even if i try. there obviously hasnt been good changes. So why will there be now? I would say i love you now bc i rly do, but i realized this only makes all worse. So yeah... decide. Go or stay...." she turned away and couldnt hold it back for longer. She never wanted to talk to him like that but she had to let some frustration out and give him an offer for a better way... She felt ashamed and sorry in masses and waited like an eternity. Janice realized though how confused and unknowing she is of how it will go on.
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Alex pouted to max and rolled his eyes "wow i see. Try to feel smart here hm?" Alex chuckled too but had his eyes narrowed. He liked that amused moment bc it lightened the moment up but max better not be too srcastic to him "ok lets cut off that topic then. Not for today anyway. So instead of being a jokster. Lets be productive atleast. You seem like not knowing what to do. Ok i can give you smth to do." Alex gave him a little slap and made max follow him to the shooting range. And he flipped a weapon in his tire grinning "if you are so sick, then you wouldnt have such attitude. That means. Instead of chillong we be training now." Alex grins widely
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Vlad smirked and hold in a minute of thinking. The fact how boris mentioned young workers. It just reminds of some workers he was recently proud of. Vlad chuckled and already had his glass empty. Getting another one and drink half of it. The mood slowly lightens more. "Hey. Dont worry. I got enough young workers. I dont mind any age. And it was just a mere offer to let you know that if you ever want to, you could stay here. Yet i myself am aware this isnt the easiest and nicest place. Kinda why i agree to the reboot. Just being away from work for sometime. That be nice. I only worry that i cant stop thinking about it. Yet thank you much for this nice offer. My appreciation is set highly." vlad smiles and relaxed. Just thinking of some easy days "Thank you actually for being here boris. You really do give me some good balance at the moment. You know. I can imagen you worry about your horses. I still am sorry for that but glad anton takes care of them. I hope he and his family are doing good actually. But now in all honesty." Vlad smirks "dont you think your horses be arguing him alittle. I know they have their mean days too by your storys. Totally normal of course."
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Ivan greets his teeth and her words stung him. It disappointed him more and more, she went on. Just a month ago he would beat her for that attitude, that she turned her back to him but if it seemingly didn't do any good effect was it the right point then? She felt unloved and at some point hated. For the first time, Ivan actually feared a thought like, what if he'll not able to change it now? He neared to her and drove around to look in her eyes. Janice saw he looked extremely serious and the way he acted unusually should make her think of something, mostly on her words. " You seriously think i should leave like that? You say to me i should just leave something i worked on for years wasting my time? Are you think you that worthless? I don't stupid and i can hear your sarcasm! It is nice to hear from you that you would never consider coming to me for advice." He backed off and looked at her as if she showed something he would never expect from her, it hurts him and anger. Highly. "So if you know everything then why the fuck you continue to do mistakes!? You only go further now pushing me away, is this how you pushed Vlad too? Where is the damn decree of your transfer to another rig!? You even didn't get it yet as you already sit on the bags to move. You're so misleading i can't get into my roof how could i lost my perfect student so quick. So how do you mean you do something nice for the cars you care about? The one getting something nice from is only Victor right now, ironically. You say you know everything and you say move to another rig is the best you can do. So the past is really nothing to you. Your great results and your perfect doings for Vlad out of the rig faded too magically. Suddenly you're so poor and helpless, full of fear and shame but still able to turn your back to your father and offer me to leave you and forget everything just as you do. Your position on the knees is just a pity act of you and totally do the worst you can do at this moment. If you think everyone will be better without you, you could just shot yourself in the mouth. I would never forgive myself for this though. It all goes to that with your logic, if you won't stand up now and fight you will never stand up. What is the best for me is to see the results after so many years and be proud of you, and what do i see instead? That crying, poor, beaten and sobbing car on the floor who wants to run from one's problems to others. Who just deals with the low position because nothing can do. Don't be such a moron thinking that you can so easily lay off, it means no. I won't stop mentoring. Though i won't forgive you your words so easy.." He wanted to leave her alone now and backed off stopping only for a second and looking at her disappointed and angry. He felt like Janice could easily provoke him to beat her. It's why he wanted to leave her for his and her own sake and let the anger out somewhere else. Would be the wisest decision at this moment.
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Max feigned a happy grin to Alex and received his weapon, his way of acting was just a little distraction from the thoughts he had. He sighed and rolled a simple air gun he got down checking for the bullets in it " Well if you don't mind giving a gun to a sick one. Though this one doesn't look threatening" He put some bullets in and closed it going to the place from where he could aim at the targets, and each of them would get smaller on a decent distance. About 10 targets in total. He looked serious and pondered adjusting the gun correctly in his way. He also tried to remember how Curby taught him to shoot trying best to locate his body correctly before he started to hit the targets. One by one in a temp until the bullets ran out soon. He still had some undone targets and he tried to load the gun quicker but the second after the target before was missed. He tried it once more and got it down but made mistake on the next one again, it was going harder and he tried to see the reason of his slips.
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Boris catches up with Vlad drinking his beer too and receiving another glass. "At some point, you should thank someone else to see me here. I don't know if I'd really come to this place if bad things wouldn't happen in my life. I suppose something bad can make some stuff better and show your world from another side. Stop thinking about your work already. Or honestly, i will have to get that raspberry vodka to relax your, drunk Vlad, something I'd like to look at". He giggled and looked mischievously "I remember how you stalled every 3 minutes once being tipsy stubbornly proving to me that your starter got an issue while it was just you not able to drive properly. I believe it was your last time getting drunk to that level." He chuckled and looked away trying to see if he didn't attract attention accidentally. " Anton will have not an easy time with them, i just hope they won't drag him through the fields if he'll decide to take one out. But don't worry, he must be awarded of that since he knows them for a while"
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As ivan backed off, janice softly closed her eyes feeling her body tremble. She got cold shiver mostly when ivan said that she should have shot herself but he wouldnt forgive himself. That were intense words. But she only felt more miserable for not being the past janice. And even better now... she felt she has hurt ivan now. The way he acted and his last words made it clear. Put her tires on her hood frustrated. Feeling how it only goes on. No matter what she says and do. She felt even a form of panic innerly suddenly as she breathed heavily. "Wait ivan" ... ... ... "i wouldnt forgive myself either... there are so many things vlad never forgave me so i agree its the best for you to do probably... but let me correct smth. I never pushed vlad away in todays times. I begged him actually for atleast a snippet of love that i didnt deserve. And i was just recently afraid to go to you bc i actually love and trust you. Iam honest... i-it just all goes way over my roof and i dont know how to handle all that shit anymore. Idk why i repeat everything! And as we see, even rn it continues by another repeaten mistake by making you hurt and not gonna forgive smth fast. Again, just with you now... ironic." She sobbed alittle but her loud breathing was more hearable "yes i do believe iam that worthless. I-iam not that perfect student true... i dont even know if i can aim it ever again! But thats why i offer you this. Try to Understand! Once i leave, and tolga assured i will, then you cant even mentor me anyway. And why should you deal with the risk of reputation when theres no hope? When i failed the time you spend on me all of a sudden? I- i cant stand up and fight ivan. I-i gave up. I dont have the energy anymore and i cant handle this on my own. Dont worry, i never be killing myself but being away from you all. Thats not as worse... its still sad i have to lay so weak towards you rn. It is really an embaressing shame to me too. When in the past i stood strong and full of energy. But even if its the worst i can do rn. What else is there to do for me?! And what else do you wanna reach anymore?! Its too late ivan." Janice looked at his gaze through her side mirror and it hurt her massively. She actually wished she could beat herself... "iam sorry anyway for hurting you dad..." janice struck silent. Weirdly not saying or moving at all as if she waited for smth.
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"I doubt you would shoot yourself or me. If yes then honestly i would actually doubt your mental level and reconsider if you got a desease from the time you used mistake." Alex grinned and watched max but he soon grunted which prolly only pressured max more. But analyzed max's movements closely. He was impressed though by things max knew already and gave him a rough push "that was quite well for starters already but you will still need alot of training. You have learned some things already. This isnt the first time you train shootin. I see that now. But your position is just alittle off." Alex pushed max's body to be correct positioned* "iam gonna give you training pictures. That you can repeat and you will eventually know it even in your sleep. Thing is, you need to learn to stay calm. I consider we do some practices to that aswell. Its good i actually get a better image here. Better miss one target and do the next correctly and reload calmly. It will help you more than anything else. You could even drop your weapon in bad luck in the end. But all still requires some trainging and most importantly. practice. No master has fallen from skys. Watch me. "Alex hit everything perfectly and calmly swung the refill in his tires and whistled calmly and had enough mentally to focus on the next targets. "Dont let that make you unsure. Let that inspire you. Bc i see you got great potential already. You have to sliff it. Ready for another round?"
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Vlad could only chuckle and roll his eyes before he actually pureheartingly laughed for once shortly. It amused him to hear of that eventhough it was embaressing to bits. But eventhough he usually just chuckles. This got him. "Oh well. Maybe good in bad. Sadly it made you remember that story. Its truthfully been ages in which i wasnt drunk like that and you even guessed that precisely right. I still dont desire it again so dont get any funny ideas with that vodka. Though i may, just bc its you. Take one shot. That a deal?" Vlad grins and gave the bartender a motion with his hood and soon after ordering both boris and vlad got that shot. Vlad actually enjoyed tasting it again and shook his hood lightly after x'ing it. "Though you gotta believe me that my engine does give me problems sometimes. No fast assumptions~ your system has brought you in some "fascinating" situations too. Mostly when you were nervous back then. Gotta admit, it wasnt too nice of me to mock you about that, doorstopper. "Vlad smirked" Hope your engine doesnt gets off just like that anymore in those moments. Else i would have been worried if i was you in the moment the police searched you with that hospital thing. Prolly the most sport you ever did." Vlad sighs and raises an eyelid before giving a no motion "i hope he will, but stella is not a girl to underestimate... it may have happened already. Or she chewed his antenna." Vlad shrugs easy tire. He didnt expect that he actually liked returning to drink and laugh alittle.
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Ivan raised himself and looked down at her body. Her sorry didn't make it any better sadly and he still had a bad aftertaste by her actions.
His voice got louder as he talked to her and he put his tire on her roof still But keeping it serious :
" You forgot who you are and why you are here. I will remind.
Even if, as you say, vlad rejects you it's not end of the world yet. He always gave you special attention and you managed to lose it. But I don't want to talk about that rn.
If you give up and don't want to fight then what is your purpose staying here in this place. How will you help to your group like that? Do laundry? Is that what you wanted? I know the words like ' everything will be okay' won't fit because I can't promise it anymore it seems. But if you will not change anything inside of you staying down as you are it will make all worse and the question of the suicide is just a matter of time then. The less evil, you just will be banished. I don't think it's what you're trying to achieve. I had hard time in my life and if I would give up back then, you wouldn't even know me. It I would be such a weakling I wouldn't chose you as my student, I demand you to make up your mind and decide how you want it to end up. Better try and fail then do nothing and sob on the floor waiting for the fate to come for you." He patted her roof and moved his tire over to her front lifting it and looking in her red eyes narrowing his " You got it poppet?" Janice closed her eyes and almost could sob again, but she nodded shortly and Ivan let her go. " Don't think the next time will come off so easy of you just because you started to behave like a little baby girl and injured. Don't dig it deeper under you or you might stay alone. Think on that."
Now that was time when he left not looking back. Of course in his mind he didnt consider to abandon Janice or give up on her. He said it hoping it might push her a little to stand on her wheels and fight for what she love.
The time will show what Vlad will decide eventually but if he will confirm it Ivan will do his best to give her the last lesson.
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Max shortly smirked on Alex joke about disease but he kept a focus on the training now mostly because he took that serious and felt concetrated for this oddly. Alex was right actually that he should try to stay calm, he lifted his wheel holding a gun in the air and closed his eye watching how calm his tire with it. It did moved not drastically but noticeable time to time but also from just done work " Yes but the thing is, my tires probably going to shake If I will have to use it, let's say on the mission. It's not just a physical but also mental stuff and why not. I hope to get enough training before that happen." He shortly got a flashback when he and Alex were together on the mission. His the first kill. It was new and odd feel to thinking of this with old memories together. Almost unbelievable that he did it. He pushed that memory away and tried to see how Alex does it and mostly aim.
Alex already pulled a lever not far from them and it lifted the targets back on the position. " I try it until I will hit them all. Be patient."
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Boris noticed how Vlads miles finally rose up and he began to laugh feeling freely and chilled. He believed that the beer did it well good but when Vlad ordered vodka he almost opened his mouth but was super amused about it. He laughed too on the story that Vlad brought up " was a big luck that my engine didn't let me down. Well I knew I had to do my best to not ashame the lemons again. It did it's job." He listened Anton actually looking not happy with the bended antenna and snickered " don't make me feel bad for him. I hope Stella will be nice. It just remind me that I should try to call him tomorrow maybe and ask how the things going. But hey, do you want get new memories or what? " he looked at Vlads vodka and rises eyelids " If so then it won't be enough. Though to get the best sleep you should have more, just don't overdrink or your bed will feel like a roller coaster." Boris raised the glass and drank this shot of Vodka. His face looked as if it was weird but he tastet it and gave a nod " Not bad I can say, it tastes unusual but it's not strike right away like an original one. I can feel why you like it. Don't wanna stuck again on your way. Don't worry, I will push you if it's needed."
Even if time flew nicely with Vlad and he truly enjoyed it he still had worried about Janice time to time. His heart was tearing wanting to get back to the room but also stay with his friend who he surely missed.
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Eventhough ivan was gone. In the silence janice somehow still felt his presence and she quietly looks at her door. Slowly she drove to it and looked outside. Sniffin in tears once but closing her door. She took a deeper breath and drove circles in her room. She felt more confused then before in a way feeling wise and soon she just hid under boris blanket. What bothered her the most was seeing ivan hurt. Her mind cant bear with it, since it all new to her. And combined with some remindance that his life was hard too... it just gave her heart such an weird pulse. So thats how it is now? She hurt ivan. Only feels more how she lost vlad. And now even seemingly truly has no use to the lemons in this state. What she waited for rn was some love. Oddly enough in a way, she felt it. But really vividly. Ivans words and emotions were just impressive at some parts. Yet it also didnt help much to give her courage. She felt in a circle of hate, uselessness and soon loosing herself in banishment and suicide. Not a sweet thought of her... she felt so degraded... but smth that really bothered her. And she yelled it into the pillow frustrated "i tried fighting so much already though?! Wheres the use anymore? I dont get it!" She whipes a tears off her and threw the pillow hard against wall. "HOW? Zum fick soll ich das anstellen?!" She didnt even knew how and it gave her frustrated aggression innerly. She hit her hood once trying to -make her stupid roof think-. Before taking a deep shaking breath. "Calm down janice... calm down... i know else my karma hits me in a few seconds again." She thinks back of the moment he made her look close to him and asked if she understood. She sighed in tears gritting her teeth..... though even if ivan had and maybe even has it hard today too... he still seems to have faith. Smth she herself lost. And he sticks to her anyway. That... that impressed her actually. And she wouldnt know how she would life without him actually. Even back then if they wouldnt have met and more for the future now... she touched her roof that he patted in the end and sighs. She felt like its best if she is alone... at the same time shes afraid of it. She rose up. And hit her drawer hardly before leaving with red eyes still. She went to the shower AGAIN. And moved on her roof. By ivans hits that makes her dizzy but she wanted to somehow get rid of victors "dumping" weirdly. With extremely hot water she tried before leaving monotonly. She gazed into the hall. And groaned "i still dont know how..." she didnt feel like fighting at all anymore... but she felt like she had to do smth... j-just atleast show ivan some effort. That she tried! Smth of his gave her some kind of motivation. And she smiles alittle thinking of ivan still... Without a big hope innerly, she dragged herself to miles office. She looked even more unsure, wanting to leave. But she knocked and closed her eyes uncomfortably.
(Ypu can leave that site empty or just make it short if you feel brave enough XD)
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Alex nods but his gaze was ever so serious in remaining state rn. He concentrated quite much on max's movements right noe but gave a soft sigh "exactly. They will now. But thats why we train. Its like a presentation. If you trained enough for yourself. Then eventually you will know what to do and how even if you feel alittle nervous still. But you will be alot more confident and sure in yourself about this specific topic. And i dont doubt that you got the abilitys to that. Thing is, you also gotta remember. If you learn that, your speed and engine combined with your weaponary skills can one day make you to one of victors strongest members. You be praised and knowm on the rig for it. Everyone will know your name. Just like everyone does for me and ivan. I know you can reach it as long as you dont stay lazy" he grins lightly but fast swifts off to seriousness. He saw that smth went on in max's roof and gave a light strict stomp on the ground as he suddenly was innerly surprised by max's words. Even proud. Alex had alot of students that rather watched the time when they can leave instead of wanting to genuinly train. It was the sweetest thing a mentor could hear. No matter who. But alex showed non of that please innerly. obviously "i willl be. Iam sure i can count on you to not disappoint. The spirit seemingly is there."
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Vlad wanted to stay moderate on his alcohol rate and only get a bit giggly and then stop to drink. So not drunk and not over tipsy. But as fate protests, alcohol can make boundaries slimmer. Main reason why he actually doesnt drink more than one glass... but it began affecting the ukrainiens...and made verything more funny. Vlad enjoyed the time with boris quite much too... he wouldnt mind if boris left of course but a bit disappointing it be anyway if vlad would be really honest. But that question didnt came up, vlad did gave boris a slim questioning gaze though if hes fine. Between boris words he grins and stays so amused. "Well well. Iam glad you brought pride upon lemons that way. Its honestly smth i appreciate about this story. But you pushing me? I still doubt that be happening. Its still you being the door stopper as we know. And i rather be driving against you accidentally than anything else... so i push you." Vlad sighs and sets off on his rear undercariage "ohh yes. You know. I usually would say no. But how often is it that you and me meet up? Thanks for the warning but now you made me struggle to decide. Ahh ok. Iam convinced!...
Two real glasses of raspberry vodka pls.
You know, iam glad you like it, our similiar taste didnt change. Glad though that we dont seem to find the same girls attracting anymore. Well it doesnt come to that luckily." Vlad rolls his eyes reliefed "ok back to topic. You can call him from my office tomorrow. No stress. And rather do let us make memories instead of worries now capiche?." Vlad chuckles alittle rough actually. And held his glass up to clink with boris
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Miles worked on his pc as he heard knock in the door. He looked away from the screen and then at the clock that hanged on the wall. It was almost his end of the work day. He scepticaly looked down and then closed a program on his pc "Come in. I hope it's something impor..tant." He shortly stuttered and narrowed his eyes seeing Janice . She would be the last who he would expect to see right now. He smirked shortly and motioned her to take a place not far from him." That is quite surprisingly to see you at this place. What made you come here so late? What happened ?" He of course already guessed that something happened and it must be a real issue for her since she decided to come here. He watched her with attention and already saw she were all beaten. He wondered if her problem has to do anything with that. And obviously by his eyes you could see he was genuinely conserned.
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Even if It was not easy to work when someone watched your every move Max tried to fully focus on the weapon and the targets now, he just hoped Alex will stay still and not interrupt him for this time. As if Alex read his thoughts or maybe he was just was processing someyhing he stayed still and didn't made a noise. Max hit 7 out of ten and was expected everything to end smoothy and with the best result but things got wrong and he missed 9th. It was frustrating. He just drove to the lever and pulled it lifting all the targets on its place. He charged the gun and second time was the same. He looked as if 9th target mocked him. Do all around again. Recharge. Started with the biggest but this time 9th was down, he smirked for the first time but there was last one. Alex wondered how it will go now. He already should have figured the right angle to not miss it ! He almost wanted to say that but waited patiently and Max shoot down the last one. He looked to Alex not really proud of himself though " Wow.. I would be killed already if it would be a real mission. Was that just a luck?" He recharged his gun and considered it for real wanting to go on more with this line. This time he hit them all almost perfectly but the last one didn't fully fall down it seemed. He just kept a temp though wanting it to be perfect. Even if these targets was ones the simplest.
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Boris was chuckled amused when Vlad ordered more vodka for them this time even bigger glass. He watched how Vlad slowly went to more posirive things and it was exactly what he wanted to cause. " Agree you. Thanks for this opportunity by the way. Now. Let us drink for the friendship and loyalty Vlad. It is always two the most valuable things, were and will be. Cheers." They clinked their glasses together even a bit too laud. For a second it became quieter in the bar but they didn't care of that. They drank vodka and just went on with the conversation normaly. " Why would you said like that ? Are you think I gonna be your concurrent? Come on.. " Boris chuckled " this place has no women even to compete. Kinda sad or I would find a couple for you. Maybe I should advertise you out of the rig. Will write..
A wealthy handsome blue-yellow man in his prime, owing a big organisation and lives 2 minutes from the ocean searching for a loyal lovely woman who could always support and be his private secretary. What do you think? I just need a good photo of you... Well..Once you get enough sleep or maybe even now why should we wait? You can hold the glass cassualy if you want" He looked at Vlad and it made him laugh imagining him with glass of vodka on an advertising.
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Janices bad feeling rose as miles actually called her in. In a way she hoped he wasnt here rn. But how else would she achieve anything! So maybe it is good that hes present rn. As janice moving into his office. She lowered her rear, coming off as being even more nervous but it also was as if she suddenly felt victors aggressive grips and hits at her rear once she crossed over the line into miles office. As if not just herself bc vic himself want to hold her back from talking to miles. She observed his office a bit, which she hasnt seen in a while before giving a small unsure gaze towards him. It was odd... and he knew that she wasnt comfortable with him bwing nice to her. But her mindset wouldnt change the way of his friendliness rn. Only if she would give him a reason. Its rather pleasing to see that she for once actually approaches him. Never occured case.
"I-i kinda didnt even want to disrupt your working time anyway. But i knew i had to. Well yeah... uhmm" she stuttered but took a deep breath "it is important. Idk. Whatever. Let me do it brief. Thing is... i dont know if you are aware of it already bc of the way vlad seemingly talked about me in the meeting. But iam deep in a dark abyss. I just- iam frustrated. I got send away for having it with vic. Then troubled up the life of vlads friend. And eventually vlad lost all hope in me. Currently iam under tolgas lead. But be send away from the rig. Vlad lost love in me and i feel it. Iam feeling like iam hated upon the family. And-and i just dont know what to do." Janice looked alittle sadder and saw how miles set down. She expected him to get angry.... but he calmly listened; almost seeming concerned for her??? She narrowed her eyes distrusting him bc of past things... "vlad is annoyed seeing me. I get bullied by alex and max. And just about an hour ago, victor sunk his verficktes ehrenloses stück in me once more! I wanted a deal with him... that he protects me but i see it makes no sense. I wanted only to give him a make out but he pushed me forward for more. To still his hunger." Janices voices faded sad and she actually lost tears before miles. She held her tires before her eyes. Trying to cover it. "Worst of all. I will loose all cars i love but my presence is bad for them too. F-for the first time i saw ivan hurt... i dont know what iam doing miles and i dont know what i shall do." She trembled but tried no to sob. But it was too much. Miles rose an eyelid really surprised. From everything this day brought. He saw this coming the least. Like not at all. He neared her alittle and put her tires down. Looking calm but slightly serious. He then gave her hood a pat and smiled warmly "first thing you had to do is solved though. Why you saying that you dont know what to do when seemingly you do know. You are here. And finally decided to actually get a talk with me. I know you to some degree and this is clearly an shadow that you overjumped. Its like a circle but i think with this step, we may be able to break it. Now.. first dry your tears. Iam really proud rn." He gave her a whipe and backed off and observed her. He did understood what she said in german since he is able to talk 7 languages... but it was understandable in a way even without german skills "janice. May you accept it or not. I know back then you didnt wanted me to have a talk with vic. But i hope this time you finall see it is needed. He wont just have a serious talk. I will call in a meeting and actually come up with a punishment. This constant break of rules is inacceptable and see what he is doing to you. It is time that he gets reminded once more that he isnt the big boss of this rig. Iam glad you went to me. So. Are you ok with it." Janice gasped and looked shocked to the side. She felt bad in a way for vic.... controversal. But just smth of him... she sighed and thought of ivan, boris and vlad. Before looking at miles again. Serious and silent she mouthed.
"Yes it is time for vic. Miles, thank you." Miles smiled but wanted to focus on other words of her now.
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Alex looked quite serious on that perfectionism of max and it actually made alex really wonder how much of a hugo max is in heart. Truly he proofes his fit here today even more. And alex was glad that max actually was a higher rank... just one day he has to fit in look wise if he gets even higher.... thing is though, that alex wonders about... that vic actually doesnt just demand black paint for every high rank, but also dark brown contactlenses differently then every other group where the high ranks have different eyes. And well... he just wondered by max will stick out no matter what. But vic prolly did a real rare exception here then. Real interesting to think about actually for alex. Alex flashed max a chill smirk, almost evilly and pushed his weapon down. "I see the perfectionism in your movement. And even in your aura. I actually think you do quite greatly. It is true that you would have died. But that why we train and thats why we have to go on and on max. Like you say. No break till you do this task perfectly. So now. Again a last time." Alex narrows his eyes and this time finally it was perfect but max prolly felt tense in a way afterwards but he got a rough clap on his roof. "This is the way. See. And perfectionism onl saves your rear. Well done max~ but dont be too proud yet." Alex smirked amused but cleared the area for the next ones to train there and they drove out. Alex advised max to stretch shortly before actually wanting to train smth else. "Ok, tired enough? You seem quite fit to me. But since you have plans today. I wont make too many tasks today. Now. Show me. How man rounds can you go aroubd the rig before getting too exhausted. I will stop your time bc we have a logbook for it." Alex rolled his eyes. Max prolly be the fastest one... although... how long does his condition last is the bigger matter~*
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Vlad chuckled and rolls his eyes. Of course he didnt saw boris as that. He only did back then maybe once or twice. But its fact that this possible aint existing here. But even if. He had alot more confidence. Though boris could really not let vlad rest from this and vld gave an unsure gaze towards his friend before chuckling almost oddly touched. It was funny alot either way "what? Are you working for dating and matching now? Thats why you left your house so rarely huh? I see." Vlad grinned and put his vodka down after long chug. He liked that description in a way or was that the alcohol? "Actually really a good descritpion. Now seriously, what are you planning? I dont like where this is going. At the same time an assitant would be nice." Vlad looked real perplex and was not ready "but you really wanna present me with vodka? Dont start that or i do think you wanna provoke being concurrency." Vlad kinda wanted to go with it but through the alcohol he still remembered smth "it really be nice. Though i guess i sadly gotta deny that offer. We lemons of the rig basically accepted that we cant have love at the moment. Not just bc its an unsuiting time but also bc others be getting jealous and several other reasons. But this place isnt smth for soft womens. And all kind of things in that topic arent allowed. So we have rules against this. Our two girls here are exceptions. So i guess no..." vlad looked at his vodka and then boris. Suddenly giving a soft gaze again "well but why not try it for giggles atleast. I wont end up with someone but i wanna see how many interested ones i get. Hope i dont regret this decision later when iam sober... but why dont you try to search for a girl either or is there someone already?" Vlad smirked and as time went on. Their talking got more amusing to listen to at the promile rose.
(How many shrimps can you eat, before your skin turns pink :"3)
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Miles smiled shortly but then sighed still watching her carefully.
"Janice, you know your group and Hugos group are always in a conflict. Vladimir surely would not celebrate your visits to Victor and if Vlad doesn't want to help you anymore you have me. I understand though why Ivan feel this way. On the meeting it was Victor who mentioned you, not in a good light and I honestly not recall Vlad saying anything bad about any of his member. Don't think so bad of him, he is always the one who ready to stand for his cars and protect them. I don't believe you are exception just you going to promise something to me and him. Not deal with Victor on your own please. If he will threat you again promise to let me know it asap and the punishment will be stricter, though I will warn him about it and let's hope for understanding. This is not acceptable. I'm sorry for what he did to you even if it's your responsibility as well. The 'make out' was not a good start for it already so I hope you understand me too. I'm glad you reported me or how else I could fix it. Not everything gets to my ears sadly. I will talk to Vlad privately after the meeting, I'm sure he is going to consider give you a chance. You must understand he is not in the best situation too, to be able give attention to everyone especially when his friend here. Let us hope it will make him feel better. So... no deals anymore behind your boss back. Roger that?" He raised his eyelids and looked pretty trustworthy.
( hey ironically he knows Janice also was bad like that back them xD he likely think of that just not mention )
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Max was pretty satisfied with the last shooting. He followed Alex and stretched as he adviced but he didn't expect Alex to ask Max to drive.
He looked confused and pointed on the road
" Just drive around you mean? Is this all ? You have gas with you if I'll run out of it?" He smirked not thinking that the road can be used time to time and he will have to avoid it. He came to the asphalt and stroked it with his wheel looking at his tires then checking for its state. The asphalt actually had a thin ice coat bc of the humidity and coldness so Max would have a longer braking distance. Though he didn't see it as something serious. He stood on the line and started his engine letting it get heated more roaring it loudly and making an echo. Alex leaned on the wall and when it got quiter he chuckled " Don't lose your exhaust pipe. Come on now!" Max scoffed and drove away gaining the speed. It went really well for him and the road was free even. He focused his attention on the road and the first his lap wanted to make it highest speed. Some turns and the territories been passed and he eventually returned to the Hugos territory keeping the speed and going for a second lap, third and etc. Soon he saw some lights of the cars driving towards him and honked to them, these was Gremlins and they reluctantly moved away letting Max pass it. More laps and Max began to feel a will to stop and relax but still kept going on.
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Boris chuckled not expecting Vlad to agree in the end to make fun like that. He drunk his vodka and Vlad did too again to finish it eventually. Boris put an empty glass on the table and shook his hood from strong taste "No no no .. we first should try to do this with you or else what we will write down about me hm ? A homeless lemon who has two horses and glasses?" He chuckled " It won't work like that. Let us not waste the time and just give me access to the internet it's all I ask from you ! I will advertize you that the girls will fly here themself over the ocean.. You only should to get something with us, I advice you to grab more raspberry vodka" Boris rubbed his tires and grined widely waiting for Vlad.
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Janice looks compared to miles gaze sad but not really trusting. even if she knew he will help her. And he is the one she had to go to long ago already. But just smth felt odd bc she actually didnt like him. Once again ironie, that she gets help from someone she doesnt like. Yet she did appreciate it slowly. Mostly after breaking out in tears towards him... but it made her wonder about smth "Miles, i dont know... i know vlad's quite busy and such. But do you really believe hes gonna forgive me? I-i mean i did smth right by coming to you. And actually letting you know what went on with vic so actually he learns too... but shouldnt i be punished aswell? I just wonder... and also... its just seeming so unlikely that vlad would want me back.... i feel like hes annoyed just by seeing me... besides that, what i cant bear is the fact... how dirty vic just lied to me! Lying just to get his will! I trusted him! I trusted him with my heart even! And what does he do?! Just use me for his physical and mental enjoyment. I-i guess i felt some love to him still... that died." Janice closed her eyes. And gave a tremble... the way she hurt others for a car that just always lied and gave false promises to her. She saw smth great in victor. But inside herself, she felt like being able to let go from him. For that she tolerate too much of him and her together...there never was love and she realized it... boris helped her hugely with that in her heart and smiles as she easily could get vic out of her thoughts now. Even if aftermath of pain stayed. "Thanks i guess miles... idk. Idk what to say oh well. Its just weird heh... but i promise to follow your rules and actually stay away from the hugos... but atleast... even if vlad doesnt forgive me... i dont gotta leave" She didnt knew if she was reliefed or not. But considering ivan and boris and that she did a good step seemingly...
(Haha dejavu i guess XD youtu.be/EuVWhw3TaZM )
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Alex just watched and wrote down max's time. Surely max was alot faster then other members. But alex excpeted his condition to fail. But all surprisingly, max seemed like a racer here. And alex was worried how high max actually is beating the record! That will be hard for any hugo to break. He wondered also all the time if max maybe is secretly taking shortcuts. But there was no sign of that. Max just was faster. Fact. The gremlins that reluctantly went outta the way looked alittle pissed and eachother before raising their eyelids and watch how max's rear disappears in the distance. Quite some time passed and alex actually looked at max not that calm anymore. Almost as if police is after them. But surely no worries of that. As max speeded through the trunkov territory. There was a second of boris and vlad watching him pass by, aswell as some low ranks. Vlad may be drunk already but he narrowed his eyes max. He accidently bumped alittle at boris side and chuckled a bit. But both went on. Vlad only stopped to gave a last glance through his side mirror before leading boris on. Awkward situation for all involved probably. But max could have mocked vlad by showing off his speed in a way unknowingly. Provoking in a way for the meeting today. But so time went on and alex noticed that max went on for long over an hour already easily. Alex saw he got slimly slower by the time stamps and with a tire motion, he stopped max once he passed him. "Max. I think this is enough. You highly beat our bestest member in time and condition. I dont think we need to set this higher. Look at your times. And then this record board. Just.... or did you saw smth interesting that made you go so fast? Weird." Alex chuckles and drove infront of max. He lead him to a bar were they could fresh up a last time but also get a good refill of oil. In the end, alex knew thats what max will need the most. Be awful if he runs out directly at vlads office in the end...
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Vlad chuckled all free heartly. Non exceptional anymore bc he truly felt free rn. But boris description of himself was the hit rn in a way and vlad gave an almost schadenfreude smirk. There wasnt anything else to be given on that for sure. Vlad opened his mouth to say something but the bartender heard boris words and gave vlad another glass off vodka. Vlad blinked two times and showed it aside alittle "heh. What are you planning huh? As i said. Lets just take this as a game. But then you better shall make a profile afterwards! No excusing. And exactly with dat description~ i mean in all honesty, which pretty and fit girl would say no to a man that likes horses and looks like an anime character in a way. Seriously, i wanna see what such a description would result in." Vlad chuckled and glanced at his vodka again sighs. He drunk a big bit. As a low rank entered and looked surprised at vlad. "Boss? Iam sorry to disrupt. And you too boris." He gave a respectful lowering to both of them "i see you both enjoy your time... maybe a bad timing... but we wanted to discuss about the prisoners... better push it to tomorrow?" Vlad narrows his eyes trying to concentrate before lookikg at boris shortly and back at the trunkovs. He smirked "yes... tomorrow. I ho estly dont believe that this works today. But thank you for your kind info." Vlad needed to decide if going back to work or not... besides that prisoner mentioning was a bit uncomfortable in this situation beside boris. But he knew he wouldnt be in the state now for smth as that and went on with the amusement of his and boris talk. "Ok let me finish the drink fast and then let us get over to my office. You are insane" vlad rolls his eyes and smirks while drinking the whole rest in a row and whiping his lips. "Ok iam ready." Vlad went up and felt the effect of the alcohol even more. But he still went out and back to his office with boris. Inside he turned his pc on. But he wasnt himself much at this point and highly affected. Lucky that his password also can be entered per voice or else he wouldnt be able to type...
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