Chapter LXXI: Ballester and Mollyester

Chapter LXXI: Ballester and Mollyester 

“...Well, I talked to Serge, he says you have 48 hours to get your s**t and find a new place to go.” Ballester says. 

“What? Are you serious?” Mollyester asks. 

“He would have normally overlooked it considering murder is what we do here, but because of who it was, it was inexcusable.” 

“What the f**k?” 

“You did this to yourself, Mollyester.” 

“I’m really sick of you calling me that.” 

“Why? It’s technically your full name.” 

“I know what you’re doing, stop it.” 

“Look, the fact of the matter is that we grew apart a long, LONG time ago. You’ve been living in the past this whole time. Life has changed, moved on, and if you can’t bring yourself into the present, then there is no future for you here with us.” 

“But I can change!” 

“You’ve had plenty of time to.” 

“I didn’t realize the stakes.” 

“That doesn’t matter. Gorgax gave you infinite patience, and you s**t all over it. My life has been hell since you came back. This is why I left, you’re a c**t.” 

“You abandoned us!” 

“Yeah, because of you!” 

“Now you’re just talking in circles.” 

“No, I left because you went from a sweet girl into a c**t after you gave birth!” 

“What the f**k is that supposed to mean?” 

“It means that you changed!” 

“No I didn’t, I was always the same!” 

“You mean you were always a c**t?” 

“That’s not what I-” She huffs. 

“Wait, so you pretended to be nice, and then once I knocked you up, you just let yourself go?” 

“Huh. I guess I did.” 

“So our relationship was always based on a lie.” 

“Well, what about you, mister ‘I own a business’. I know what you really did, you were a hitman. The fact that you lied to me about it is what made me even bitchier!” 

“That’s cause nobody’s supposed to know, it could have put you and our son in danger.” 

“I’m your wife, you could have come to me about anything.” 

“Well obviously I don’t trust you.” 

“You trusted me enough to leave our son with me!” 

“Yeah, cause knowing you, you would have called the cops that I kidnapped him.” 

“Yeah, probably.” 

“See?” 

“But why am I getting kicked out?” 

“You tried killing Gorgax, that’s inexcusable.” 

“What? I didn’t try to kill her, she fell!” 

“She says you pushed her.” 

“What???” 

“Well, I’ve been with her a lot longer than I was with you, and I can tell you right now, she’s never lied to me. It’s not in their nature."  

“She’s never lied? Never?” 

“She’s embellished to make us look good on the field, or stretch to truth to hide a surprise, but she’s not very good at it, even after being exposed to humans for so long. But no, she’s not known to lie, and if she did, I’d notice right away.” 

“Look, I’m sorry, she pissed me off, and I wasn’t gonna just let it go. I wasn’t TRYING to kill her, I was just hoping she’d get seriously injured, and then maybe die later so it looked like she died of something else.” 

“What was it she said?” 

“I don’t even remember, it was something about how she’s better for you than I am or something like that.” 

“She’s right. Remember how the comics ended last time? You were upset me and Sallester were spending so much time together.” 

“That’s another thing, why does he love you so much? Why does he hate me? I’m all he had! You abandoned us! It doesn’t make any sense! And why the f**k does he agree that I should be kicked out? What did you do to that child? You brainwashed him!” 

“Ok, first of all, he may be our child, but he’s no longer a child, he is now a man. And as a man, he has made his decision. I didn’t talk him into it, he told me himself.” 

“What?” 

“He was reluctant, but he understands.” 

“Can I please have another chance?” 

“Another chance? Are you f*****g kidding me? You’ve had numerous chances to stop acting like a c**t!” 

“When?” 

“Are you serious?” He laughs, shakes his head and paces for a bit before looking at her and telling her, “You know something? When you first got here, I wanted you immediately gone. You know who stood up for you? Gorgax. She said to give you a chance. And how do you repay her? You try killing her, you’re jealous of her, and all she ever wanted to do was accept you as part of the family. Do you realize now why you’re being kicked out?” 

“I- I had no idea-” 

“Of course you didn’t, you were supposed to prove yourself with your own character, which apparently doesn’t have an ‘off’ switch when it comes to being a f*****g c**t.” 

“Wow, I guess I really am a c**t.” 

“Ya think?” 

“I’m going to apologize to Gorgax, and see if Serge will change his mind...if you don’t mind?” 

“Ugh, I suppose, but you really have to commit to it this time, one slip up and you’re gone.” 

“Oh my Scorpious, thank you, thank you so much!” 

“Scorpious? Ah s**t, that’s right, he controls everything, including this conversation!” 

“I guess he loves me after all!” 

“F**k you!” Ballester flips me the bird, so I give it right back. 🖕 ha ha, f**k Ballester, now he has to deal with that b***h a little while longer. How much longer? We’ll hafta see... Anyway, she makes her way to Ballester and Gorgax’s place. 

“Gorgax? Are you here?” Mollyester asks. 

“No, she’s down in the hospital, why?” Serge asks from the intercom. 

“Cause I hafta talk to her.”  

“Fine, but I’m sending Chimmy with you.” 

“The dog? You’re sending the dog with me?” 

“HEY! That hot dog security dog used to be a man, show some respect!” A few minutes later, Chimmy escorts Mollyester to the hospital wing and to Gorgax’s room where he stands guard. 

“Gorgax? Are you awake?” 

“Yes I am, Molly. Come on in.” Gorgax says. 

“You’re the only one that calls me ‘Molly’ around here.” 

“Well, I know how you feel when referred to by your full name, and found that you prefer just ‘Molly’ over all others.” 

“Thanks, that’s considerate of you. In fact, a lot you have done for me was considerate of you, and I didn’t even see it. I just let jealousy blind me.” 

“You humans are a fascinating species. To think that someone else is your property just because of an oath.” 

“Marriage is sacred!” 

“If it was so sacred, why did Ballester leave?” 

“He had his reasons.” 

“Yeah, you. I tried so hard to make it work between the three of us. Things will never go back to the way you want them to be. The future is now, the past is over, come join us in the future.” 

“Alright, I’m sure I can find some way to get used to this.” 

“You’ve tried, and here we are. Obviously, it’s not working.” 

“I don’t know what else you want me to do!” 

“I heard you were leaving, what happened to that?” 

“I don’t wanna go, I don’t wanna leave my son behind!” 

“Are you sure he’s your main reason?” 

“What do you mean?” 

“I mean you’re still in love with Ballester.” 

“So? You know this!” 

“This is your last, final chance. You try anything again, and I will personally kill you myself.” 

“You don’t seem like the type.” 

“I’m strong enough to rip Scott’s head clean off. I’ve been holding back a lot when it comes to you, out of respect for our husband.” 

“You said ‘our’.” 

“Just because my bond with him is not a verbal oath and a piece of paper, does not make it any less valid than yours.” 

“What exactly is it?” 

“A chemical bond. He smells my scent on me, something nobody else of my species was able to do.” 

“What an odd coincidence.” 

“I know, almost like it was destined to be...” They both look at me. Hehe. 

“Then what the f**k am I doing here?” 

“You were the original.” 

“The original?” 

“The first, and only wife of Ballester Sallone, Mollyester Sallone. But, times change, and here we are.” 

“Was I always such a b***h?” Yes, yes she was. 

“I don’t have all the answers, just what Ballester and Serge have told me.” 

“Serge! That’s right, I have to go plead my case to him.” Mollyester caps Ballester, who’s on his way to visit Gorgax and heads to Serge’s office. 

“Oh, Mollyester, here to plead your case?” Serge asks. 

“Wha- how did you know?” Serge taps his empty eye. 

“Unless the complaining parties retract their complaint, I’m gonna hafta let you go. Now, let’s see them knockers.” Mollyester flashes her tits to Serge. “Nice.” 

“Ballester and Gorgax already forgave me!” 

“Is this true?” Serge asks over the intercom to the hospital. 

“Is what true?” Gorgax’s voice comes through the other side. 

“That you and Ballester forgive Mollyester.” 

“Let us discuss it, we’ll get back to you.” 

“Doesn’t sound like they’ve made a decision yet.” 

“I didn’t know that attempted murder was grounds for dismissal here.” Mollyester says. 

“And it usually isn’t...unless it’s your coworkers or family.” 

“You made the rules, can’t you bend them for little ol’ me?” 

“Are you trying to seduce me, Mrs. Sallone?” 

“Is it working?” 

“Maybe. How far are you willing to go to not get me to kick you out?” 

“I’m not cheating on Ballester. In the twenty five years we were separated, I never dated anyone else.” 

“Bull f*****g s**t.” 

“No, seriously, Sallester can confirm.” 

“So, what’s your price?” 

“Oh, it’s easy. Instead of twenty four murders, I can kill Ballester any time, any amount of times I want, unlimited.” 

“That’s it?” 

“Is it too much?” 

“Actually, it’s less than expected. Deal.”