Karma Police: Karma Police Book Two by Sean Platt & David Wright

Author:Sean Platt & David Wright [Platt, Sean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sci-fi
Publisher: Collective Inkwell
Published: 2016-03-08T00:00:00+00:00

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I spend much of my morning trying to preoccupy myself with busy work around Ruby’s house, specifically outside, in hopes of seeing the assassin. I do some weeding in the yard, water her garden, and talk to a few neighborhood joggers as they’re passing, including a woman pushing an adorable baby in a jogging stroller.

After lunch, and sitting for a bit, it hurts to stand. Maybe I pushed this old body too hard. I hope Ruby doesn’t pay the price tomorrow for my activities today.

“Sorry, Ruby,” I say looking in my reflection in the kitchen window.

I spend some time petting the cats, giving them treats while stopping by the window every now and again to look outside at Frank’s.

His car hasn’t budged.

If he had plans to look for a job, he must be doing it online.

Yeah, right. He’s more likely getting drunk.

Soon enough, I realize it’s almost time for Tommy’s bus to arrive. I decide to take another walk, maybe swing by his stop to make sure Evan and the bullies don’t get off with Tommy to make good on Evan’s threat.

I round the block, and see the bus coming. There are about fifteen houses along the right side of the road before Tommy’s stop.

I pick up my pace but am instantly punished with pain in my feet. I slow my gait but am still probably walking faster than Ruby typically does.

The bus stops, and kids pour out. A lot more kids than normally get off at Tommy’s stop.

I’m still six houses away.

I see Tommy disembark, with Evan and his goons right behind him.

Kids are crowding around, waiting for the inevitable fight.

The bus doors close, and the bus pulls away.

Why is the bus driver leaving? Can’t she see a kid is about to get his ass kicked?

Three houses away.

I walk faster.

Tommy is approaching, though I’m not sure if he sees me, or would even recognize his neighbor when all he probably wants to do is get home.

“Hey, faggot!” Evan yells then runs up behind Tommy and punches him right in the back of the head.

Two houses away.

Evan and three of his friends circle Tommy on the ground. Other kids crowd around them, and I lose sight of Tommy.

My heart is racing with the loud chanting: Fight, fight, fight!

One house away.

Tommy cries out. Someone hit or kicked him.

I’m pushing my way through the crowd. Kids eye me like I’m crazy. I don’t care.

“Get the hell out of my way!” I yell at the kids still blocking my path.

They turn, startled, and part.

Now it’s just Evan and two of his goons surrounding Tommy.

Evan is kicking Tommy in the ribs and back, eyes wild, his face redder than his hair.

“Hey!” I run up and shove him.

Evan takes a step back, eyes wide, surprised, “Who the fuck are you?”

His friends look too shocked to say a word.

“I’m the bitch that’s gonna kick your ass if you don’t back the fuck off!”

Wide eyes from Evan and friends.

Laughter from the kids around me.

I turn and glare at them, let them know I mean business.

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