The crew

Never would you find a Livelier bunch of people

 

(R)alphie is Muffin, 

(H)aresh Daswani is Gigo http://www.writerscafe.org/link/302620/

(J) James Reider is Macho http://www.writerscafe.org/link/302621/

 

Of all the professionals I’ve know in my life, “Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, etc…” none can conform to what I do…I rob banks and my name is Muffin. Most people expect life to follow particular rules; my life follows only the code of ethics similar to a common thief.

Qualification for bank robbers are many but you really only need to have one…BALLS. Now don’t get me wrong, there are women bank robbers but they are few and far between and needless to say I have never worked with one, so the statement balls stands.
My specialty is electronics. Electronic specialists tend to work the alarm arena but for this robbery, my concern is the vault. The treasures that lie dormant in the vault are worth their weight in gold, for there are millions in this bank. Not only does the alarm sound if the vault opens but it also sounds if the temperature drops, even a few degrees. So, that’s why they hired me, Muffin.

The object of this bank heist is to get in, empty the vault, and get the hell out. My partners Gigo and Macho case the joint for many months and now were ready to become the first to rip-off millions in broad daylight…


"Kindly leave your message after the tone...", "Damn it Muffin, this is the fifth time I am calling, I am in Explorers cafe, as planned, in 1430 hours. I do hope you remember it means 2:30 PM, today, now...", Gigo, I should never choose my nickname when I am drunk.

Operations management, Computer engineering, and I end up a call center agent. I have to listen to idiots whine everyday about why their computer screen does not work, or that their CD holder does not play any CDs "Did you try flipping the CD? It works? Good", they don't need a computer engineering graduate, they should talk to a 5 year old. I had to suffer with Ramen noodles in college dorms for this s**t, worked my a*s off becoming a valedictorian just to help idiots solve trivial problems.

I should've joined Google when they invited me to.

Shoulda, woulda, coulda, the whole f*****g 3 stooges of life and regret. But I will make it up this time, and set my statement straight. Being in operations management makes me the planner as well, and by becoming a computer engineer who works in a call center, I would know that more than half of the people working in the bank have no idea about computer. This job isn't going to be tough, it will be fun.


Ring.

Ring.

"Hello?"

"Mr. Thomas?"

"Yeah?"

"Hello, sir. I am calling to let you know that Reader's Digest has a very special offer...."

"Reader's Digest? Do you have any idea what time it is? It's 4:30 in the afternoon, some people are trying to sleep for Christ's sake!" Slam.

Oh, God. Was I supposed to be at that meeting two hours ago? I know Muffin and Gigo were supposed to meet, not sure if I was supposed to be there or not. Meeting them was so odd. One minute I am beating the s**t out of a Transvestite, the next minute I am being offered the "Enforcer" position in a bank heist. When they first approached me, I said no. It was an insane idea, and quite frankly, a hair brained scheme. After a little "persuasion", they talked me into it. That persuasion was telling me that I could not have the hot blonde in the corner of the bar. I said I could, and I approached her and tried my best moves. I was promptly rejected. When I got back to the table, Gigo and Muffin assured me that relieving this bank of it's assets would ensure a general change in heart amoung most women that I approached. Even the Lesbians. I was surprised at the latter, but when I thought about it, it made alot of sense. So my job is now to keep any potential foilers at bay, and perhaps punch someone, just because I can. I love punching people, that is why they call me "Macho". Oooh yeah!


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Reviews

[Ice QueenJen]

sounds like a interesting story- I like this chapter, so I must read on.

[Albert Freeman]

Now this was an entertaining start to things. Three guys who don't exactly fit together trying to pull off a world class caper. Looking forward to reading the other chapters I see up.

[Clouded in Hopeful Illu..]

Be careful here at the end of this chapter where you switch from muffin to macho. I had no idea when you had switched and was confused until the end on who was talking. Other than that, I think this is going to be a great starter for a good plot.

[JC]

Very interesting choice to switch first person narrative within the first chapter. Most writers choose to switch perspective on a chapter by chapter basis.

Good story line, charactor development and interspective of the main charactors.

Look forward to reading more.

JC

[brita]

Ahahaha. This is a great chapter. The whole plot of it was so simple and easy to see after reading the first few paragraphs...it kept me interested in what would happen next. The rest was just pure humor, made me giggle constantly. I love the sarcasm used between all three characters...It's perfect for each.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
Very interesting story...

[Pj]

OMG! This is so good! It makes me laugh and intrigues me...hilarious, but appropriate names and a wonderful plot :D

I loved the well defined characters and I'm starting to think that this will become one of my fav's

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

At first, when I read the title, I wasn't sure if I was going to get into the story, but frm the beginning two lines it pulled me in. The narrator, main character, Muffin..you..is a well defined character, and has a humorous bone in his body. I thought the part about the call center job taking calls with idiots,e sp the one who didn't know how to turn the cd around, was the funniest. I work as a vacation planning counselor with people who pay $50k to get timeshares where they use their books as coasters. So yes, that sparked laughter in me.

i am on to part two.

[Hedra Helix]

ooo this is super good;) nice job staying in tense;) theres a couple grammar things but its inventive clear and fun, dope dude;) I enjoyed!