SAGE

Sage Miller

At the beginning of summer I envisioned a different summer. It was suppose filled with adventure with my friends and at the end of summer I was suppose to tell tales of my crazy adventures and not even remembering half of it because I was drunk from dusk to dawn and from dawn.

But I realized that that was a fantasy in my head because doesn't just give you lemons to make lemonade. It's messed up.

The two people that were suppose to make this summer a summer I will never forget won't even look in my direction.

Ten days ago I lost a friend over something that wasn't even my fault. A day ago I lost Alora which wasn't even my fault too.

A whole month of my summer had already gone by the crazy adventures I've had aren't meant to be told. They're untold stories, suppose to stay in the dark, secret. Stories to be kept from the world.

Just like now. I'm witnessing a something that should never repeat out loud or at all. Not unless I wanted to live through another summer.

Styles asked me to join in on an 'interrogation' as he puts it. I jump to the idea, mainly because I'd rather do that than be at the hideout with a hangover.

But right now, that seems like it would've been a good idea than seeing a man get beaten to death. The guy was barely breathing.

"This would be way easier if you just told me exactly what I want to hear." Styles told him.

Trevor, the guy who sold the gang out. Styles has been beating him for two hours now. I even had a go at him and so did a couple of guys.

I honestly would've felt sorry for his ass but a lot of people died because of him, Dante is dead because he's a traitor and a willing one. So whatever is coming his way is his own doing.

"I can do this all day Trevor." Styles pondered. "You have multiple broken ribs, a concussion and with all that blood you're coughing I'd say a punctured lung. All this could stop if you just talked."

He pointed out his injuries the suggested a way out but I knew Trevor wouldn't walk out of this room alive whether he talked or not. I sensed that he knew that too.

Trevor grimaced and groaned in anguish then looked away indicating he wasn't gonna say anything, while that would've riled me up and it did but Styles smirked.

I had to give it to him, Trevor is as tough as they come. I could never endure this much torture and at this point he should just talk and end his misery but he is stubborn and a tough barstad but wouldn't help him.

I looked around the room again, earlier when I got I here I looked around and it terrified me just being inside. It still does. Styles call this room the Playroom.

Don't let the name fool you. This is the torture chamber. Not even in the movies have I seen such disturbing a room. Anything you could think of when wanting to torture someone was there.

And in the middle was one chair, and chains. The chains were bolted to the floor. Trevor was chained down by five chains, the first one was chained around his neck like a dog. The second and third were tied to his hands then the rest were on his ankles.

"I'm a patient man Trevor." Styles told him with a terrifying smile on his face. "I could get you cleaned up and fed so you will heal then come back a few day later to break you again. This could become a vicious cycle."

A cold shiver ran down my spine. The whole scenario played in my head and my blood turned cold.

Again Trevor looked away then muffled his moan of pain when he tried to move.

I saw Styles walking towards me and the other guys beating Trevor up.

I suddenly got an idea.

"Wait!" Every head in the room snapped in my direction. I was the least participant in this whole game of torture so everyone was surprised when I suddenly had an idea.

"Well out with it." The other guy said expectantly. Even Styles was looking at me expectantly.

Realising I was doubting myself Styles came to me.

"What is it Miller?" He lowered his voice.

"Ummm, I saw this in a movie." I added feeling the need to add that I didn't think of this solely by myself. "How about you peal off his nails from his skin."

I suggested and he thought about it for a moment then a huge smile broke off on his face. I smile nervously.

"Nice job Miller. I'm impressed." He said surprised.

He patted my shoulders then spun around.

"Let's play a game Trevor." He announced walking to him. He dragged the metal chair and put in front of Trevor then sat down. "I'm gonna ask you a question, fail to answer of and pealing off a nail."

Murmur began all between the three guys in the room. They all turned to look a me and nodded with approval. I tried not to look away as not look intimidated by them.

One of the guys went to a table full of knives and took one then went ahead to give it to Styles.

"I'll use my own for this one." Styles said to the guy.

He took out a pocket knife then snapped it open. I tried not to flinch when the sound echoed. Styles twirled the tip of the knife on his index figure, blood oozed and he put his figure in his mouth.

"Sharp." He pointed out. "Isn't it Trevor?"

I clenched my jaw feeling sick all of a sudden. I know this is my idea but really thinking about it now made me wanna throw up.

"I'm gonna ask this question again and if you don't answer I peal of your toenails one by one until you have no toenails or your dead."

Styles asked him the question and Trevor tried spitting on his face but missed.

Styles laughed at him then positioned himself and peal it off slowly. Trevor screamed in agony.

I couldn't see Styles' face because he had his back on me but I saw Trevor's face perfectly. He was in pain. He showed it in his eyes and they was his face scrunched.

"I'll ask 19 times more." He threw the toenail. blood oozed out of Trevor's toes.

I put my hand over my mouth to stop myself from making a fool out of myself.

"Who sent you?" Styles asked again pealing another one. "Who fucken sent you?"

Trevor screamed louder and I thought he'd die from shock of the pain.

And on the third toenail he broke.

"Okay I'll tell you." He said crying.

When Trevor altered those words Styles snapped his head to me and I smirked.

I smirked in satisfaction and looking at the other guys in the room in pure arrogance.

Styles saw everything and smirked, shaking his head and turning back to Trevor.

"Was that hard? Look what you made me do." He took took out a cloth from his pocket and tried wiping Trevor's blood off his hands.

"This guys approach me okay. They gave me a lot of money just to connect your devices with theirs so they can receive everything your gang does."

Silence fell in the room as we all waited for him to continue but he never did.

"And?" Styles urged him getting riled up. He was getting agitated all of q sudden.

animalistic growl startled

changed in the room. It became

shoulders squared and it said

few seconds he became a while

you know more so spit it out." He was

across the face with so much force that he fell

looked at all of us before repeating his words. "I fucking hate when people lie to me. To my

dangerous. He was a completely different person. Someone to be weary of, to be scared of and I admit this is

hand out and a guy approached him and gave him a

it to Trevor's head and

you." He suddenly said. "If I tell you, you won't kill me right?" Trevor

wasted too much of my time." He

I'll tell you everything. I mean everything."

"Word." He only said.

already had a guy inside

want the territory so what did they want?

it possible that they know about this gang

a second. He snapped out of it and said

my heart stopped and I tried to hide

scared, I mean I buried my own mother alone but seeing Trevor brought another kind of fear

people thinking our gang is weak and forgives easily." He

at my spot like I

the chemist." He told them

life. The crazy look was still there

for me to follow him and quick as sonic I followed him still

the day off." He told me and I sighed with relief. I opened the car and got. "I'm

not to tremble and give away

hideout." He told

realized that curiosity just got the better of

my

really wanna know?" He asked and I thought careful of

no."

My face flushed and I looked away. After a few seconds he answered.

That I got clear. I shouldn't have.

hideout I didn't alter a

went on to do his business and I didn't stand in his

lost and everyone looked at me like they didn't want nothing to do with me. They

all I was the rookie that rolled with the Godfather even if they

Styles to tell him

had a date with the most important woman

he smirked devilishly and I

sent me to give Sebastian his money for last night's gig. And practically gave me

can kick his ass but

I greeted him but didn't allow him to put a word. "They said

his teeth. I groaned and ignored him putting the

now I can't stand his ass when he's being bitter and blaming me

is he spending his time with because Connor and I

sooner I get out of here the better but how wrong

high and mighty, do You?" Sebastian suddenly spat. I whipped my head around to

got there money direct from the boss

orders." I told him

for nothing since he was fucking your sister." The moment I heard those

have in my life.

up in Sebastian's face and dangerously wosperered

Don't ever fucking say shit about my sister ever again." Of course He was right. I am paid for absolutely nothing. Maybe for following Styles around and I know

is your problem man?" I sneered

"I have a problem alright...... since he

and stepped back when

always a dick. What was I suppose to do? Crawl to your lap like

was about to walk away

won't ever support you on that. Ever. Connor is my friend too and even if he's

the last part and I felt my chest clench. I walked away

on and the

pocket and smiles

hunt you down and chop

certain someone pealing off

me.

not sure why I

trying

seconds he added something

bruh. I already have a date."

believe how easy any conversation flow between us. I just saw him murder someone but

got along. I always on his case ready to bite his

girl." I

I

of ot??

my phone

honestly I wanted to

not to hear me I got

club I was at was fancy and full.

friend with him his name

get along well with Eve. I don't really know the guy well but

never thought I'd meet

say even more than Styles. At least I can tolerate

how I know it. I lived with Eve and she loves

around with a frown to see who it is. I then

my brow

song. Let's go dance." She yelled over the music pulling me to the dance floor but I

not dancing." I yelled back. Anyone would be stupid to

come on Saggie." She pounted trying to guilt trip me but I was drunk and

wanna dance." I told her but

said eager

and I turned my head. I followed the

me. A few

get more drinks." He told me still laughing. He

in and let her drag me to the dance floor then we dance. Like she

between now and then is that now, now we're at a club with her half brother and

I ever cross

kissing her, touching