"You are not serious, right?"
Marcus confided in his close friend, Nelson, about his thoughts of quitting the crowd. Concern etched on his face, Nelson reminded him of the potential consequences of such a hasty decision.
"Think twice before you make a rash choice," he advised and looked concerned. "No one could get out from here easily."
Marcus knew about that.
"Do you think it's worth it?" Nelson asked again as he took a swig of his drink. "You have been with us for so long. This is your life."
No, this was not the life that Marcus wanted, but yet it was indeed his life…
"Man… your girlfriend is out of your league."
***
Hazel hugged Yara tightly and nudged Nolu on the shoulder. "I miss you both," she said, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes.
Yara responded with delight, while Nolu reminded Hazel not to disappear all of a sudden again. Her action put both of them into trouble.