Here are some explanations for those that didn’t understand some stuff in the first chapter: The character, Atlas, gets the money from the Skepova fortress, where he goes after interrogating the woman. Then, when he descents the mountain to the National, he is right after leaving the fortress. Also, whenever there are 3 scores, that means there is a scene change. It really helps a lot if you make a timeline diagram, especially on this one. Also, the story still doesn’t contain anything more than a kiss, but I am still paving the way for the characters to move on such a level. Thanks for reading, and please keep leaving reviews! You, my readers are what makes me keep writing!

CHAPTER 2 – THE CLEANER

Atlas is a person with a very dark story. He has seen things most people would be scarred for life if they saw. And he has done even worse. In order to survive in such conditions, one must be able to keep his temple, his body, trained hard to withstand the harshness. But there’s one thing that can never be withstandable no matter how hard one has trained.

“Goddamit!”

“What? Are you ok?”

“What did you feel these bags with? Rocks and bricks?”

“Hey, it’s not my fault that I eventually bought all these clothes! Someone else told me that “Just a top and leggings are too little”

“Hey, it’s ok. No offense, but you’ve been living in rugs for all this time. Am I at fault for wanting to get you something nice?”

“Or in your case, Mr. Atlas, many nices.”

“Yeah, fine. Let’s get to the truck, and we will talk home.”

In the parking lot of a mall, you are bound to see many different brands of cars. From a family minivan, to even exotics like Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s when the stars arrive. But a Soviet Military Convoy Truck, that’s indeed a rare sight.

“So, you didn’t tell me. What job do you do and you got that much money?” Kate asked.

“I don’t do anything unusual. I just got lucky in the trade business. Heck, few months ago I had trouble with the rent.” Answered Atlas, obviously saying a lie. A lie Kate would not learn, until much later.

“So you’re a nerd?” Kate asked playfully

“You could say so. Not really though. I get outside my house a bit, and also workout sometimes. “

Kate didn’t answer back. There wasn’t a need to. She felt comfortably talking with this man. Comfortably. A feeling she thought she had long lost forgot…

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Kate was sitting in the living room, watching an old romance movie, resting on Atlas’ shoulder who was watching as well.

“How come you’re still awake? It’s midnight, and there’s a romance playing. I thought these movies were boring to guys!” Kate expressed her question.

“Oh no, not at all. The movie is really interesting.”

“Oh, well, I’m surprised you like it. Anyways, I wanted to tell you that even though I am deeply thankful for all you have done for me, I don’t want to keep-

Atlas’ phone rang.

“Oh wait I have to pick this up” Said Atlas before even looking at the phone’s screen.

The crates are ready. We are waiting for you to come and give permission to transport them

“On my way” Said Atlas, and closed the phone.

“Hey, look.