List of Chapters:-
Chapter 1 - My Rubber-Ducky-Dressing Gown And My Fuzzy Slippers
It was just an ordinary day in the city. I woke up bright and early, just as the sun rose. I was very tired as it was 6 o’clock, I still woke up anyways. I am quite the morning person. My pet ginger cat called Butterscotch was already awake.
Anyways as I jumped out of my bed and into my furry slippers, I…. Oh wait, I forgot to tell you, I am Max Tuffin! I am from Bluesunset Bay. I’m a detective and I go on really cool missions with my family. When I am not off fighting crime, I am an author and publisher.
Anyways, where was I? Ah yes, I jumped off my bed and into my furry slippers. I really was so excited for today because today I had a very important meeting with a very important person. My family and I had to meet the famous Mike Fildon! If you don’t know who Mike Fildon is then you have been living under a rock! Mile Fildon is a famous action star and a.. a.. spy! He has been in many movies and he has a GREAT deal for my family and me. But since he is a spy people are out looking for him!
Chapter 2 - A big, no huge no ginormous problem!
I was in my rubber-ducky-dressing gown and I was wearing my matching fuzzy slippers when my niece and nephew burst into my room! How embarrassing. “Uncle Max. We have a big, no huge , no ginormous problem!” said my nephew, Christopher. “Yes, it’s ginormous, you’ve got to help us!” said Gemma, my niece. “What’s wrong?” I asked while running out of my room. I lived in a condominium you see, Christopher and Gemma lived 3 floors below me.
Chapter 3 - I Am Very Claustrophobic
I was still in my rubber-ducky-dressing gown and I was wearing my matching fuzzy slippers when I went into the elevator with Christopher and Gemma. I wanted to take the stairs, but the children said it was urgent and that I needed to take the elevator. I am very claustrophobic. So therefore, I handled the elevator situation very maturely like an adult. I simply grabbed on the railing of the stairs and whined until Christopher and Gemma pulled me into the elevator. I know, I am very courageous.
After 50 seconds of not breathing normally, I finally reached Christopher and Gemma’s floor. I caught my breath, and I ran out of the elevator. I held the children’s arms as I ran into their room. Well more like they held my arms as they tugged me to their room.
When I went into the kids room, Julie was standing there worried. Who is Julie you ask? Julie is my cousin; she is Christopher and Gemma’s mum. Julie saw me and ran to me. “Max! He’s gone!” screeched Julie. “What do you mean?” I asked. Julie signaled for the children to close the main door. The children closed the door. “Mike Fildon is gone! Haven’t you heard the news? Jane has written an amazing article regarding this matter and you’ve not heard of it!” Julie raged! She pinched me by my nose and flicked her lush brown hair at me. I was about to sneeze, but I held it in. I held it in like a man… for 2 seconds.
I then said, “Mike Fildon is gone? But how?” I questioned. “I don’t know Maxwell; all I know is that you better find him. Our family’s career depends on him! He was going to give our family elite gadgets that should be in the hands of the good! Bluesunset Bay will perish if these gadgets get in the hands of the bad! And Mike is very sweet after all. You need to save him!” Julie said as she poured tea in a cup.
Jane, I’ll ask Jane!” I said. “Great idea Jane wrote the article; she’ll help you solve this case for sure!” Julie said. “Off you go!” She pushed me out of the room and slammed the door at my face. I was hoping to get some tea….
Moments later, after I realized I won’t be getting any liquids to quench my thirst, Julie pushed Christopher and Gemma out of the room too. “They’ll help she said.” “No Julie, I can’t possibly take children on a dangerous mi….” I was interrupted by Christopher, “Please uncle, I would love to help” Christopher said with a cute smile on his face…. “Unless we are a burden to you uncle max” Gemma said reluctantly. “Well... no... it’s just that…. Oh darlings of course I’ll take you” I said… what, would you say no to 9 year olds doing puppy eyes? “Be good kids” Julie said as she peeked from the door.
Chapter 4 - It’s just not my day!
I brought the children down to my room, using the stairs. I went back to my room as I realized that I was still in my rubber-ducky-dressing gown and I was wearing my matching fuzzy slippers. As soon as I entered my room, I immediately told the children to watch some TV and NOT to touch anything fragile. After I settled the kids down, I went to my bathroom and took my daily bubble bath. I was playing with my ducky when I heard a BANG! I Ran out of the bathroom wearing only a towel covered with soap.
My TV had fallen onto the ground! It was just not my day! “OH No!” I screeched. Gemma smiled in regret and Christopher was in shock!
I still felt lucky as my $8970.02 TV wasn’t broken and it still worked, or I would’ve blown up! It just got dislodged and fell onto my TV cabinet. “Sorry uncle, it was my fault, Christopher told me not to, but I did it” said Gemma. Wondering what Gemma did, she decided to play ball with my TV. I think you can make out that Christopher is the responsible one.
“What! Why! Waa” I stuttered, just at that moment my darling cousin, Jackie entered my room. I was delighted. Then my annoying brother Rick entered the room. I was gutted. It’s not that I don’t like Rick, it's just that I didn’t have time for his nonsense today. It was just not my day. “Hey cuzzy-wuzzy! It’s me! Jackie!” Jackie said as she came right up to my nose. “Heh hi, Jackie” I said reluctantly. “Hey Max!” said my annoying brother, Rick.
Just then I had the greatest idea ever! I said “Rick, Jackie, the children made a mess of my house and I’m halfway through a bath! Could you please clean my house for me while I finish my bath??” I asked with puppy eyes. “Nuh ah!” Rick said. “Of course,” Jackie said. You can kind of work out who’s the favourite. I finished taking my bath, and then I put myself in some clean clothes.
I left the bathroom and saw Jackie was watering my pots and plants on my balcony, while Rick was helping himself to some no wait all of my chips on my antique chair watching TV! (The TV was fixed by this time.) I was surprised that my chair held place! I just had one problem; I couldn’t see the kids! I lost the kids. It was just not my day at all! I was in shock! I don’t do well under pressure, so the following part of the story might surprise you!
Chapter 5 - Lost Kids Wanted
“Jackie, I lost the kids. Holy cricket I have to find them!” I squealed scared. “Well, you gotta go find it!” she replied calmly. “ohm, ahh yayayaya” I mumbled as I ran out of the room. Jackie’s advice was so predictable and annoying. I ran in every direction. I peeked in everyone’s room…. I know it's hard to believe I went to every room in a 18 floor building, but I did.
I finally gave up; I was going back to my floor to ask for help. I entered the room looking forlorn. To my surprise I saw Gemma and Christopher sitting on my bed stuffing their faces with chips and pizza! Guess who was with them, yes it was my dear brother, Rick. He too was stuffing his face with chips, sour cream pringles dipped in hot sauce and strawberry salsa….To be exact. He liked the weirdest creations. “Jackie, I said I lost the kids, why didn’t you tell me you had them?” I said smoking fire out of my ears. “Oh, you said you lost the kids. I thought you said you lost the cricket’s lid” She said, ever so calmly. My eyes twitched, I had enough! “Out! All of you! Now!” I raged. “Okey dokey! See ya. Oh, by the way you don’t have any more food left. And your bed is full of crumbs… might wanna call the dry cleaner. Oh and I took 50 dollars from your wallet to pay the pizza delivery man.” Rick said without hesitation. “Oh yes and the cricket is in your bathroom! It has eggs!” Jackie said excitedly. Everyone left, including the kids.
Chapter 6 - It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Day
I needed to set my mind straight! I had a mission, finding a lost person! I decided that I didn’t have any time to find Mike Fildon today. I needed to rest. It has been a long day!
It wasn’t even close to night time, but I needed so many things in such little time! Ohh this is going to be a long, long day.
First, I called a cleaning service to clean all the crumbs that Rick and the kids left. I have very sensitive skin.
Secondly, I paid the cleaning service, my least favourite part.
Thirdly, I called pest control.
Then, I pay pest control.
It was getting late. So next, I took a warm hot bubble bath and got into my pyjamas with sheep on them.
Next, I had ordered my dinner of cheesy naan and coconut water.
Then, I read my book, it's called ‘The Fantastic Novel Of Food.’
Lastly, I turned my nightlight on and drifted off to sleep. Yes, I still use a nightlight even though I am 32 years old.
Chapter 7 - Why Does This Always Happen To Me?
The next day came quickly. I woke up at 5am. I immediately leaped off bed and into my slippers and robe… well I tried, I ended up slipping on my fluffy slipper and I fell flat on the floor, face first! I hit my scalp on the wall. “Ow!” I screeched.… Why does this always happen to me? I got up, rubbed the bump on my head and wore my slippers and robe… this time, with no jumping! I then relaxed for 5 minutes and continued reading my book as I was eager to finish it! Then took a warm bubbly bath.
It was still dark, but I had to start my investigation when nobody was around. After my bubble bath, I dressed myself up in my blue suit, sunglasses and a hat to cover the huge bump on my head. I had a secret stash of food in my house. So then I had my breakfast. It was a salad sandwich. As soon as I was done, I left my room. I called a taxi to pick me up… it didn’t show up…. Why does this always happen to me?
I then had to walk to my sister Jane’s house. Are you wondering who Jane is? Jane is my sister. She is the writer of the ‘Fascinating Fact’s’ Magazine, the best magazine in Bluesunset Bay! She writes the crime and celebrity issues in the magazine. She is a great writer, it’s a wonder why she didn’t start a magazine herself.
I was walking to Jane’s house looking very cool in my snazzy suit. Unfortunately, this didn’t last for very long. It started to rain and I didn’t have an umbrella. A car then drove past me very fast, it was a blue tesla. It splashed water on me!… I was drenched in mud and water. I smelt of sewer water! Why did this always happen to me?
Chapter 8 - WHERE IS MIKE FILDON?
I reached Jane’s home. She was sound asleep. I knew this as I could hear her snoring from outside. Anyway, I didn’t want to disturb her slumber. I had the keys to her home and I decided to open the door and enter. That’s what we always do. It’s like a family tradition! I came into the house and I wrote a note on a piece of paper and I placed it on Jane’s bedside table. Jane heard me. She did a backflip and pinned me to the ground! “Ow!” I exclaimed. “Oh it’s you Maxy Waxy!” Jane let me go ,thankfully! I dusted myself off.
“So, what brings you here Max?” Jane said as she yawned. “Well I have a new case, I need to…” I was interrupted. “Oh, you’re trying to find Mike Fildon aren’t you?” Jane asked. “Yes, I figured that you would be able to give me the information I need.” I said. “Did you read my article?” Jane asked. “umm...Uh…Nuh” I stuttered. I don’t read magazines! I read books, novels, recipes, food critic articles, newspapers and packaged food ingredients. No magazines!
“Ugh! Well read it! You can read it after you take a bath. You stink!” Jane said. Jane is brutally honest at times. I took a quick bath and wore a blue suit that Jane gave me. I read the magazine that Jane wrote. I read it in the nick of time. Jane was about to strangle me as she claimed I was taking too long!
The article had a huge title that said: WHERE IS MOVIESTAR, MIKE FILDON???
The article said: Hey people of Bluesunset Bay! Can you believe what has just happened? Mike Fildon is gone! Mike has been missing for the past 3 days, but the police only found out about this TODAY! Mike is a wanted spy. Don’t worry he’s a good one, bad spy’s want him…. And now they got him! Mike’s family has claimed to have heard a creaking sound on the day Mike went missing. A black figure was spotted! Will we ever see Bluesunset Bay’s most favourite movie star again? Is Mike’s family coping with the stress? Are the police going to find Mike? So many questions, unfortunately none answered yet. But tune in next time to hear the latest update on all the news and celebrity gossips.
“It’s a great article Jane.” I complimented. “Thank you” Jane replied. “Maxy, I have to tell you something. I didn’t write every detail in the article.” Jane said. “Really! Tell me the rest!” I said. “Okay, Okay, hold on! Mike Fildon’s neighbour spotted a blue Tesla on the night of Mike’s disappearance! I am still getting more info, I will receive the update on Mike’s disappearance today!” Jane said. “Wait, a blue tesla.” I was interrupted again by Jane; she had this sly look on her face. “Now you tell me something. Was Gemma in your apartment yesterday?” Jane asked. I was busy thinking about important stuff. But Jane did help a lot so I said, “Yes, why?” “That little brat stole the dress I let her borrow! Now she shall pay!” Jane squealed. “How could you lend her one of your dresses, you’re 20 years apart!” I said annoyed. I mean it is really ridiculous reason for Jane to be mad. “Well, if you must know, it was a dress from when I was little!” Jane screamed. “Well you didn’t wear dresses when you were young!” I screeched back as Jane pulled my ear. “How’d you know?” Jane asked back. “I lived with you, Jane!” I screamed.
Chapter 9 - I Just Want To Open The Letter!
We argued for a while, but then there was a knock on the door. “Go get it Max.” Jane said as she flicked her hair at my face. I left to open the door. I opened the door. There was no one. All I saw was a letter, it was a white letter with a stamp on it. “So who is it?” asked Jane. “Nobody’s here. All there is...is a letter” I said confused. I went to Jane’s living room, she was in her room. “Should I open the letter?” I asked her. “Yes!” she shouted from her room.
I opened the letter but before I could read it Gemma and Christopher burst into the room. I was startled. After I got myself together, I put the letter in the front pocket of my blue pants.
“Uncle Max, why didn’t you take us to investigate? We would’ve been a great team!” Christopher asked sadly. “Well, yesterday you were being a handful and….” I was interrupted by Christopher. “Oh I am sorry uncle.” He apologized. Christopher is so sweet!
Gemma didn’t bother apologizing. She left to find Jane who was in her room. “Auntie Jane here’s your dress.” Gemma said as she threw the dress onto Jane’s bed. “Well you gave it back 6 months late!” Jane said. Gemma didn’t bother. Jane was being childish in my opinion.
Everyone went to the living room. “Auntie Jane, we’ll come back here at 4:40 to give you some of mum’s freshly baked cookies!” said Christopher. “We’ll have to come later cause someone left them at home!” Gemma said annoyed, she stared at Christopher, who looked embarrassed and sad. I couldn’t stand seeing Christopher sad, so I said, “We all make mistakes.” Christopher smiled. Gemma on the other hand rolled her eyes. Sooner the later, Gemma and Christopher left for the park. Jane left the room to take her phone. I was alone in the living room.
I thought I could finally open the letter. But then Jane walked in the room, holding her cell phone by her ear. She signalled to not open the letter. I just wanted to open the letter, but I obeyed Jane as it was hers.
Jane had a pretty old phone as her new one was getting fixed at the shops. It was getting fixed by one of our best friend, Pete. Pete is one of our best friend and he has been on many missions with us.
Anyway since the phone was old, I could hear the entire conversation that Jane was having… I wasn’t prying, Jane asked me to listen. Promise! “Jane, I got the update on the case. It’s not safe to talk on the phone. Someone could steal our scoop. Come to the office.” The person on the phone said. “On my way” Jane said.
Chapter 10 - Mulberry Pie!
Jane took a 7minute bath and brushed her teeth. I waited in the living room like I was told. I was thinking. Where could Mike be? Nobody seemed to be taking this case seriously. Why? Anyways. Jane dressed herself and put on her makeup in exactly 2.523 seconds. She looked great. How did she dress so fast? Wait! That’s not the point. “Max, I got to go to my office!” Jane said. “Can I come along? I mean, our family is involved in the case.” I said anxiously. “Wait, our family what do you mean? Actually never mind, you come along, tell me on the way” Jane said, while rushing me to the door.
Jane gave me a helmet. I was confused. “A helmet?” I questioned. “Um, yes! Don’t you know ‘Safety Comes First?” Jane said annoyed. “Get in now!” Jane commanded. I turned around to where Jane was standing. “A motorcycle!” I screeched. I get scared going in a car, let alone a motorcycle! “Are you coming Max?” asked Jane. I got on the motorcycle. I attached myself to Jane. She started the engine and I screamed in fear. Mrs. Marmalade who lived next to Jane ran out of her house to see what was wrong. Jane was so embarrassed. “What’s wrong dear. I heard a little girl screaming” Mrs. Marmalade asked Jane. “Oh, nothing’s wrong, it was just my dear brother being a big baby!” Jane responded. “Oh, hello Maxwell! I should probably go now, my nephew’s, cousin’s, uncle’s son’s, wife’s, aunt’s brother, Drake is coming to my house today!” Mrs. Marmalade squealed. Jane lost Mrs. Marmalade at ‘Oh hello Maxwell!’
A car drove in front of Mrs. Marmalade’s house. “Oh look! He’s here!” Mrs. Marmalade said. I looked over to Mrs. Marmalade’s home. I saw a man wearing only black. He looked suspicious. “Well, I’ll be off now. Tomorrow I am making Mulberry pie, come and join me for lunch” Said Mrs. Marmalade.
I was so excited for pie that I didn’t notice, Jane starting the engine of the motorbike! “See ya!” Shouted Jane. I was too busy thinking about pie when Jane started to ride. As soon as Jane drove on the road, my scaredy-cat senses awoke! “Jane! Go slower!” I screeched as the wind passed through my hair. “No way! You’re making me really late. Its already 12:00pm!” she said angrily. I said to myself, just think about pie, just think about pie.
Chapter 11 - His hat is a furry leopard skin, ski hat which was pink and yellow.
It felt like forever, but we finally reached Jane’s office. Jane ran into her office with me. She hauled me as I couldn’t run as fast as she could. “Jane.” Said a lady, she ran to Jane. The lady was Jane’s colleague, her job was to help Jane get the info of any latest news’s issue, her name was Kareen. “Jane you took ages!” Kareen said. “Sorry, but my darling brother here was slowing me down.” Jane said as she smirked at me. “hehe.” I chuckled. “Ugh! Whatever! You're late. Before I can tell you the updated info, the boss needs to make sure that…that your you!” Kareen said. “Really?” Jane asked. “Really! It’s a weird rule, but apparently necessary”. Jane nodded.
Jane and I had to meet Jane’s boss to confirm our identity. We had to walk 37 flights of stairs! I was worn out by the time I finished the 2nd step of the first flight! “Are we there yet? Are we at his office” I asked, panting “Not yet, we still have 3 more flights of stairs to cover.” Jane responded. We finished climbing the stairs, I felt like I had just climbed mount Everest! “We’re here!” Jane said. I was worn out and Jane had to lug me for 2 flights of stairs, she was fine. I was about to faint. “Oh hello! Ho ho!” screamed Janes boss. “Hi,” Jane mumbled, Jane despised her boss. I mean I don’t blame her. See for yourself.
Jane’s boss was very umm…umm… high spirited. He was very weird too! He was very portly and wore a yellow suit with a striped shirt underneath. He always had a hoarse throat, when he doesn’t he has a husky voice. He had a napkin with red design in his suit pocket. Now comes the weird part. He wears a furry wolf fur scarf everywhere! He also loved wearing orange boots with neon green stockings. But his weirdest feature is his…. Hat! His hat is a furry leopard skin, ski hat which was pink and yellow in colour! This really made him stand out!
First, he squeezed Jane and me! He didn’t even know me!
Then, he yanked Jane and me into his pure golden office! Again, he did not know me.
Next, he slapped us on a chair. “Ow!” we mumbled.
Lastly, he made us get up as he wanted to put cushions on the chairs we were sitting on! Talk about being rough.
Jane’s boss sat on his huge chair made of pure gold! It had 7 rhinestones attached to it. There was a huge red cushion on the chair. “Oh who is this Jane?” asked Jane’s boss, he pointed directly at me! How rude! I cleared my throat and said, “Uhm, my name is Max Tuffin, I am Jane’s brother, I’m here to investigate the case of Mike Fildon.” Jane’s boss looked at me weirdly. “I am Jane’s boss, Henry Hoarcenthroat'' Jane's boss, Henry said. I giggled. “What’s so funny Tuffin?” his voice turned serious. “Nothing, I just choked on…on…. On.. air!” I replied, embarrassed. “On air? There’s a first for everything!” Said Jane’s boss, he then burst into laughter. Jane pretended to giggle.
Chapter 12 - Imposters!
Well, see Mr. Henry, we are in a huge rush. Our niece and nephew will be home very soon. Should we get on with it… the case information I mean.” Jane asked politely. “Very well. I just have to check if you are who you claim to be….” Jane's boss said with a cruel smirk on his face.
He turned his back. He cackled vigorously and then faced us again. “These are impostors!” he screamed! “What no! You didn’t even check us!” Jane screamed! I was already having palpitations! 6 buff guards open the pure golden door to Mr. Henry’s office!
“Take these imposters away! You desperate reporters disgust me!” He said. “We will take them away at once sir! Get on your knee’s imposters'' Said the head guard. We had to go on our knees. I did what I was told, but Jane didn’t. She was being very stubborn.
Jane ended up on her knees like me. 2 guards held both of my arms and dragged me. Jane got 3 guards as she was being feisty and was moving around and kicking. The head guards walked in front of us proudly. The guards brought us outside, yes, we were dragged on our knees for 37 flights of stairs. Everyone was looking at us. I thought that the guard would leave us outside…. I was wrong.
They brought us to a little steel building behind the huge office building. Well the steel ‘building’ was more like a squishy room. It was about the size of a shopping mall elevator! The building had a tiny glass window. It also had a pin on the outside. The guards entered a pin. I studied it.
They threw us inside and locked the door. “Oh, this is a criminal act!” Jane screeched. She tried to kick us out of the tiny squishy room, but the steel was to strong! I was too busy panicking. I am very claustrophobic after all.
Chapter 13 – I Need To Go!
To make matters worse, I was busting to go to the washroom! Jane suddenly stopped kicking. “Max! Are you even trying to get out?” she asked me. “I need to… to use the washroom” I said embarrassed. “Really?” she asked angrily. I nodded. What! Don’t judge, when I am nervous I need to go!
I got myself together and by got myself together I mean, Jane made me do really hard yoga stretches to calm down and I got distracted. I realized something. Jane was finding it hard to breath and she is not very claustrophobic. Jane was very upset. She was biting her nails and everything.
Usually when Jane is stressed she punches or hits her punching bag. I was worried she was going to use me as a punching bag. “Why did they put us in here? Whyyyyy!” Jane screeched.. I always had an answer, so I said, ‘Probably to..to..too… ummm…. I know! To make sure we don’t find Mike Fildon!” I said. “We’ve got to find him!” Jane replied. Jane was looking very scared. “Jane, focus! We need to get out of this cramped box first! We’ll get out, I promise.” I said as calm as I possibly could be. I know, in this situation I am very claustrophobic , scared and worried, but I always make sure the person with me is okay. Especially if it’s a family member, I am Jane’s big brother after all!
“Thank you big bro.” Jane said much more calmly. Just then I had an idea’s moment! “Jane! I got the best idea!” I said. “What is it.” Jane rushed me. My idea was to smash the tiny glass window and type the pin in. I told this to Jane. There was only one problem with my plan. “How will you see the numbers on the pin?” Jane asked. “Umm…umm.. I know! Your mirror.” I said, feeling very prominent.
Jane gave me her small mirror. Jane smashed the glass open. Did I mention Jane is great at smashing stuff. When she was little, she wasn’t allowed near vases or fragile objects. She almost broke one of the most exquisite art pieces in a museum when she was 7! Anyways… back to this story. I put my skinny arm out the broken glass window…disclaimer, this is dangerous! I held the mirror outside and typed in the pin. The pin was: 7546321. We got out! I was over the moon!
Chapter 14 - Silence is golden
Jane and I had to sneak past the big building. As we snuck past the building we saw Jane’s boss talking on the phone, he said, “You’ll get the gadgets at 5:00am today at the City Spree mall where Mike Fildon is.” We managed to sneak past the building without Henry noticing.. It was currently 4:20pm. Yes we had been stuck in that steel thing for a long time! “Max we’ve got to get home, the kids will be there. Together we can hatch a plan!” Jane said, talk about being tactical. All I was doing was saying, “Are we there yet?” a billion times!
We reached Jane’s home, the kids were already inside. Christopher was reading a book and sitting on the big blue armchair. Gemma on the other hand was raiding Janes pantry abruptly. Jane and I burst into the living room. The children screeched. “Silencceeeeee!” Screamed Jane. She was trying to create a mood. She created a mood but I ruined it. I immediately said, “I am going to the washroom.” Everyone looked at me confused.
“Why weren’t you at home?” asked Christopher. “Well long story short, we were locked in a steel room, escaped, and now we know where Mike Fildon is!” I said with glee. The kids were confused. I explained everything in detail. “What’s the plan?” asked Gemma.
“Well, all we need to do is get the gadgets and Mike Fildon.” I said. “Where is he?” asked Christopher asked. “Henry said he was at the City Spree mall.” Jane replied. “Isn’t that mall abandoned?” Gemma asked. “Really?” I asked. “Did I stutter.” Gemma replied. I was appalled! “Manners Gemma, manners” I said. “Sorry uncle Max.” Gemma said. “Focus! We need to be at City Spree mall at 5:00am to catch the bad guys in action!” Jane said. Did I mention Jane was a very tactical person?
Chapter 15- My nightly warm caramel scented bubble bath, my daily dose of Herbal Tea with Lemon Balm and my jojoba oil!
We schemed up a plan. Now, all we need to do is to take action! We all had a sleepover over at Jane’s home. We were all sleepy, especially me! I wasn’t allowed to take my nightly warm caramel scented bubble bath, allowed my daily dose of Herbal Tea with Lemon Balm, or even my jojoba oil!
I know bonkers! I still got sleepy anyways
The kids were doing fine, they enjoyed sleeping late. It was exactly 3:45 am. I was so sleepy and I hadn’t even had my nightly warm caramel scented bubble bath, my daily dose of Herbal Tea with Lemon Balm or my jojoba oil! I felt drowsy, I rested my tired eyes and slowly drifted on into deep slee…. “Wake up!” screamed Gemma. “Ahhhhhh!” I screeched. I wasn’t allowed to sleep and because I was about to sleep, I couldn’t sit or lie down for 2 hours and 45 minutes almost!. I know crazy!
Chapter 16 - A Mysterious Phone Call
It was 4:10 am. We were all sleepy. The journey was actually not far away so we didn’t really need to leave Jane’s home early. We all agreed to leave home at 4:40 am.
Jane wanted to go into the kitchen to get us all more black coffee to stay awake. I wasn’t usually one for coffee, I am more of a tea type of person. “Anyone want more coffee?” Jane asked with dark circles under her eye’s, I could tell from her voice that she was tired. “I want some” we all said tiredly. Jane took a while to get the coffee. Without Jane in the room everyone fell asleep in 7 seconds, exactly! Jane fell asleep in the kitchen.
The house was very quiet. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop! Then suddenly, out of the blue my phone rang. It rang so loud that everyone woke up and screamed in shock. “Ahh!” Everyone shouted. They then all looked at me with angry eyes. “Max! How could you wake me from my beauty sleep?” asked Jane, she was very irked. “Umm sorry!” I said sleepily. “Well, answer it!” demanded Gemma.
I was so tired that I didn’t even mind Gemma being rude to me. I answered the mysterious call. “Hello?” I said through the phone. I was fully awake now. A screechy tone passed through the phone. “Hello.” I said a bit louder. The scratchy tone became louder. “Hello!” I screamed. Then I heard the light switches, flip on ,from all of the neighbour’s houses. I felt bad as I woke them all up from their slumber. But focus on the phone call! A screechy and eerie passed through the phone.
“Hello? Why are you screaming?” asked a weird and scary tone from the phone. My heart skipped 5 beats! The screechy voice cleared up , “Hello? Honey? Why are you screaming? Can you hear me?” asked a familiar and sweet voice. I immediately knew who it was…. Fine I didn’t Christopher told me who it was. “Aunt Vera, is that you?” I asked.
Aunt Vera is my grand aunt. She was very old, 63 to be exact. “Yes darling Jane…. You are Jane right?” asked aunty Vera. “Uhh, no aunty, it’s me Max. We uh.. Have...umm a mission.” I stammered. “Okay, Maxy waxy!” Said aunty Vera.
I just want to make it clear to you. If you are confused why everyone calls me ‘Maxy Waxy’, it is because my hobby as a child was making wax pottery and sometimes even candles! I was incredibly good at it. Now I just collect antique pottery and furniture. I like exquisite furniture or pottery, they are very fragile.
Anyway, I asked aunt Vera, “ Darling aunty, why did you call at this hour?” “Oh yes, it’s because I was going to ask you to come for lunch tomorrow, I’ll be cooking some tom yum soup tomorrow!” Aunt Vera said with glee. I felt broken on the inside. No, not because I hated tom yum soup. No not because I hate aunt Vera’s cooking. It was just because Mrs. Marmalade called us for mulberry pie for lunch! I have more of a sweet tooth you see.
Just then Christopher took a glimpse of the clock, he screeched, “Time!” I looked over to the clock. Since I was polite I said, “Aunt Vera, I’ve got to go. See you!” I hung up the phone. It was 5:12 am!
Chapter 17 - Who’s, what now?
All of us quickly left for City Spree mall, we reached there at 5:25 am. “Where would the criminal’s be?” I asked. “The car park. In the movies they’re always there!” Christopher screeched. “Shhhhh” everyone said.
We left for the car park sneakily. Before I continue, I have to tell you what clothes we were wearing that cold night.
I was wearing a blue sweater with a brown coat. My pants were the same blue pants that Jane gave me. I had brown boots and a brown beanie. It was warm wearing these clothes, but the weather was cold.
Gemma was wearing a blue jacket with a grey shirt and grey shorts. Her shoes wear blue sneakers. She must’ve been freezing! Well at least she looked good!
Jane was wearing a purple knitted jumper. She put her hair in a bun. She wore blue jeans. Her coat was a purple leather jacket , it had fur on the ends. Jane’s shoes were purple sneakers. Her scarf was purple and furry.
Christopher’s outfit was a grey shirt, a green coat, dark green pants, brown mittens, a dark green hat, a blue scarf and yellow shoes. Very mismatching but it was comfy. That’s all that's important to me. I adore comfy clothing.
Opps! I’m very off-topic! We went to the car park. We saw 2 men in black. They looked exactly the same. The only difference is that they wore different coloured beanie’s. One was grey and the other was black. The men were standing in front of a black limo. It almost looked like they were looking for someone.
We were all hiding behind the entrance wall. We were all peeping behind the wall. But of course, something had to go wrong. Jane’s furry scarf came up to my nose and I think you can make out what happened next…. Yes! I let out a huge sneeze.
Jane, Christopher and Gemma looked at me surprised and annoyed, yes at the same time! I was greatly embarrassed. Being embarrassed was the least of my problems. The 2 men in black spotted us!
“Oi! Who’s o’er there?” asked the man with the grey beanie. “You in the brown coat, who are you?” asked the man in the black beanie. “Umm… m..me..me?” I stuttered. “Oh are you Mr. Drake?” asked the man in the black beanie. I cleared my throat , “Umm…who now? I mean yes?” I said scared. “Oh and who are these people Mr. Drake?” asked the man in the black beanie suspiciously.
“Umm…” I mumbled. “We are Mr. Drake’s assistants,” Jane said. “We?” asked the man in the grey beanie. Jane and I realized that Gemma and Christopher were hiding as they would’ve been to you to be assistant's. “’I’! I meant ‘I’ ” Jane said confidently.
“I don’t believe that you are Mr. Drake!!” said the man in the grey beanie. “ Show us the letter pass!” demanded the man in the grey beanie. I was under great pressure. I didn’t know what letter the men were talking about. “Mr. Drake, it is in the front pocket of your pants.” Jane said. Oh yes! The letter I put in my front pocket! Jane must’ve seen me put it in my pocket. But was it the right letter?
I went closer to the men. I handed the men the letter. I hope they didn’t notice me shivering. “Oh you are Mr. Drake. Wait here then, we will get you some good clothes.” The man in the black beanie said. I was offended, my clothes are perfectly fine! The men asked us to sit in the limo and wait. Both men went to get us some ‘good’ clothes. As the men went off to get me new clothes, I looked at the letter. It had writing that said, ‘This is Mr. Drake’ it was signed by Jane's boss! At least now we knew who the bad guy was.
Jane and I went into the limo to make sure nobody was there. Nobody was there. We then discussed our confusions. “How did we get the letter?” asked Jane. “The mail man probably mailed it to the wrong house.” I said. “Wait! Who’s house was it meant for then?” Jane asked. We both went into deep thought. “Mrs. Marmalades!” I pointed out. “Obviously not! Mrs. Marmalade is a kind old lady, with a humongous sweet tooth.!” Jane said. “No, not for Mrs. Marmalade, I mean it was posted to her house!” I said. “What do you mean?” asked Jane. “ I mean, Mrs. Marmalade’s nephew’s, cousin’s, uncle’s son’s, wife’s, aunt’s brother, Drake was staying at her home, therefore it was delivered to her home!” I shrieked. “Oh yes!” Jane said. I looked at where the letter was sent to double check my theory, I was right. I was over the moon! We were so close to finishing this case.
“Tell me, how did you know I had the letter in my pocket?” I asked Jane. “I didn't. I just hoped it would be the right letter.” we both chuckled. It was so late and dark out, then I remembered, the kids! “ Jane, where are the kids?” I asked. “I don’t know, I’ll text Gemma.” Jane texted Gemma. Sooner the later Gemma texted. ‘In the trunk.’ “They’re in the trunk!” Jane said shocked. I was in shock. Before we could do anything else the men came back. They ordered me out of the car and then they made me change.
We got back into the car. “Well you look much better in a snazzy suit Mr. Drake.” I pretended to smile. The suit was so itchy! The two men glared at me for a few seconds, it was so awkward! “Get in the car Mr. Drake.” The men in the black beanie ordered. I got in the car. “I am going to get the gadgets from the trunk!” said the man in the black beanie. “Yes, you do that, while I introduce ourselves.” Said the man in the grey beanie. “I am Fred and that is Ted” said the man in the grey beanie, I mean Fred.
Chapter 18- Undercover
I was listening to Fred when I realised Ted was about to open the trunk! I stopped him! “Wait Ted! You are not allowed to open the trunk!” I said with my most stern voice. “Why not Mr. Drake?” asked Ted. “Umm… it’s because…. I want to see Henry before I get the weapons!” I demanded confidently. “Fine then.” Said Ted annoyed. In all my adventure’s I have never been undercover! This was really thrilling and nerve-wrecking,
I was in a limo with two people who could possibly figure out my true identity and then who knows what’ll happen! Luckily Jane was by my side, she was really helpful. I wouldn’t feel calm without Jane. Well I just had one thing crossing my mind… my mind kept asking ‘are the kids okay? Are the kids OKAY?’ I am a very responsible person you see.
We hit a huge speed bump and it seemed like Christopher hit his head, he shouted out these very words, “Owiii!.” “Who said that?” asked Ted with a deep and scary voice. “Mem.. me! I hit my head. Drive slower please!” I demanded in my most confident voice.. Fred, who was driving the car nodded.
The car was silent for a while. Lucky for us Fred and Ted were arguing about something and making a lot of noise in the front seats. Jane thought it would be the perfect time to ask me about the plan. “Max, what’s the plan when we see my boss, Henry?” “Yes, the plan is…. Ummm.. well….” I muttered. “What! You don’t have a plan?” Jane asked, trying to be quiet.
Just at that moment we reached the building the boss was in! The car went into a tunnel. The car parked in doors! The room we were in was full of high tech gear, and in the corner of the room, guess who we saw… Mike Fildon. He was sitting on a chair tied up. The boss wasn’t there yet. There was no plan yet. So Jane decided to take action. Thank goodness someone else to action, I would’ve been too scared to get out of the car at that point.
Chapter 19- The net-shooter-20200!
Jane hoped out of the car. Ted and Fred were still arguing, I found out what the two were arguing about, which one was better, pizza or a burger… the obvious option would be burgers. Stay on topic Max, stay on topic! Sorry, back to the more important part of the story.
Jane leapt out of the car without Fred and Ted noticing. She immediately untied Mike Fildon. “Thanks.” Mike said. Just then Henry (Jane's boss) came into the room. “Jane! What are you doing here?” Henry asked. “Well, we want to put a st..stop to..to..to your devi..ious plan.” I said as I came out of the car. Ted and Fred finally realized what happened. “We picked up imposters!” They screamed. Just then Henry clicked his fingers, many guards cornered Jane and Mike. Two guards pushed me towards Jane and Mike. “ Well I guess it’s goodbye.” I whined. Jane and Mike looked at me scared.
“Get the elite gadgets” demanded Henry. “On it sir!” Ted said as he went to get the gadgets. As soon as Ted opened the car trunk, Christopher and Gemma jumped out holding one of the elite gadgets! The net-shooter-20200! “We’ll see about that!” Gemma exclaimed. Gemma and Christopher shot the nets from the net-shooter-20200 to all the bad guys. They struggled to get out.
“Gemma! Christopher!” I shouted in joy! Since all the bad guys were stuck in nets, I ran to the kids and hugged them. “I think it’s time to put these guys in prison!” said Christopher. Jane called the police who took all the bad guys to prison. Henry, Ted, Fred and even the lot of guards! “I’ll get you someday Max! And you too Jane! Mark my words!” screamed Henry. “You stole my fancy clothes!” screeched Fred. “Yeh!” Screamed Ted! We ignored them.
Chapter 20-Mission Accomplished… Almost
“Mission accomplished!” Jane said excitedly. “Thanks for saving me!” Mike said. “Your welcome!” Gemma screamed out. We all chuckled. All except Christopher. He almost looked worried. “What’s wrong Christopher?” I asked. “Umm.. well… I don’t think our missions complete….” Christopher said. Everyone glared at him in shock. “What do you mean Christopher?” asked Mike. “I mean, Ted and Fred were looking for a man named Drake! We didn’t get him yet!” Christopher exclaimed. “Your right!” we all exclaimed.
“Where could Drake be?” asked Mike. “Probably at City Spree Mall car park.” Said Christopher. “We’ll need to get him fast!” Mike exclaimed. “We need someone to catch him for us. If we're late he could get away!” I said. “That won’t be a problem.” Jane said. “Of Course it is a problem!” I exclaimed. Jane shook her head. “We can catch him tomorrow,” Jane said. “Jane, please just explain what you mean!” I screamed…. what? I hated the suspense. “Drake is currently staying with my neighbours! I’ll give Mrs. Marmalade a call and tell her what's going on.”
It was the next day, we had another sleepover at Jane’s. With Mike Fildon! I was so excited, I got to spend a night with Mike Fildon! We woke up bright and early, I was so excited to finish off this case. We went to Mrs. marmalade’s house at lunch as she called us for pie.
We burst into Mrs. Marmalade’s home. Mrs. Marmalade was not shocked as Jane had explained the plan to her yesterday. Drake however was surprised. “Ahh! You caught me!” He said as he saw us. “Yes we have!” Christopher said. The police came to take Drake away.
“I have a question…. What was Henry’s and Drake's crime?” asked Gemma. “Duh! He was in on kidnapping Mike Fildon and stealing gadgets!” exclaimed Christopher. We all giggled. “Aunty Vera!” I shouted. “She called us for Tom Yum soup!” I said. I took family lunches very seriously. We said our goodbyes to Mrs. Marmalade and left to aunt Vera’s. Mrs. Marmalade let us bring back some pie. I was overjoyed.
Chapter 21- My Adventure At Its End
Well after the arrest and the delicious lunch I went back home to my little condo. It was 7:00pm when I reached my condo. I immediately took a bath and leapt into my rubber-ducky pyjamas. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and drifted off to sleep. Well that's an adventure done. Till next time. Hope to see you soon! Bye!
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