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CHAPTER 10

“LEARN GAMBLING”

“I can teach you myself since I gamble a lot.

You don’t have to be great at gambling, you just have to learn.

Okay... Let’s start with Slot Games because they are easy to understand,

and unlike any other games, you will spend less time playing it.

In this game you must create a line of matching symbols to win.

Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

And then here we are at Casino Millionario.

ISLA: I remember grandma, she still gambles and is almost always with her friends, like she prioritizes them over us, her family.

GRAY: Just let her enjoy life.

ISLA: I mean, even when she’s younger, mom said that grandma really has that side, a not-so-family-oriented. But when she needs help with her maintenance, it’s us, her family, she’s always asking for help, not her friends. But yeah, she’s still her mom. So, she couldn’t do anything but still love and support her.

GRAY: Yap. Family is family, no matter what.

ISLA: But I hope Grandma will realize it.

GRAY: Let’s start. The major types of slot games that I’ll teach you are Classic slots, Video slots, Progressive slots, and 3D slots.

ISLA: Mhmm!

GRAY: Classic slots are single-line slot machine games. Here, you must pull the lever of the machine to make a spin, and you will hit the jackpot if you land on three similar symbols.

ISLA: Let me try... I hit it!

GRAY: Good! Then Video slots are advancements of classical slots. This game involves higher jackpot offers and has a larger engagement owing to its top-tier graphics. Compared to classical slots, it has more pay lines which increase the odds of winning.

ISLA: Let me try... Gotcha!

GRAY: You seem to have luck in gambling.

ISLA: Well, I told you grandma gambles a lot.

GRAY: Good... In progressive slots, you need to play with the maximum wager. When you make a maximum wager, a part of the amount of the bet placed is added to the jackpot prize. And this jackpot prize progresses with every bet placed until you win it.

ISLA: Alright... Hmmm... Yeah!

GRAY: Go, Isla!

Good... Then here’s the 3D slots. This involves three-dimensional elements within the game with improved graphics and colorful animation effects. The goal is to make the on-screen action appear realistically. The characters and objects seem like you can touch them.

Go...

ISLA: Basic!

GRAY: Let’s continue tomorrow. It’s Sunday anyway.

ISLA: Yeah!

---

And then we went home...

ISLA: Why do you often have dark chocolates?

GRAY: To activate my happy hormones.

Do you know how to cook?

ISLA: Yap. Do you want me to cook for you? We’re always eating ordered foods.

GRAY: Yeah. That’s your other task - to cook our dinner. I’ll prepare the ingredients.

---

GRAY: Hey, I just bought groceries.

ISLA: Yey!

GRAY: I want Arroz con bogavante later.

ISLA: Alright!

Gray went to his room, and I am now starting to cook.

The ingredients are prepared, but something is missing, black pepper,

So, I just bought it at the nearest mini-store.

Then the dish is now prepared.

ISLA: Gray, let’s eat!

GRAY: Coming!

ISLA: What’s your favorite Spanish dish?

GRAY: This!

ISLA: Oh.

GRAY: How about you?

ISLA: Vieiras en su concha, Cordero asado, Carrillada, and Rabo de Toro!

GRAY: That’s a lot

ISLA: Yeah.

A few minutes after eating, Gray had abdominal pain.

ISLA: That’s because you ate a lot

GRAY: Maybe. You cook so well.

ISLA: My pleasure.

Other minutes have passed, and Gray is still hurting.

GRAY: Did you wash the lobster well?

ISLA: Yeah!

GRAY: Have you added other ingredients?

ISLA: Hmm. I just added black pepper.

GRAY: Oh, no. I didn’t notice.

ISLA: Why?

GRAY: I’m allergic to black pepper

ISLA: Oh, I’m sorry!

GRAY: It’s fine.

ISLA: Let me make it up to you tomorrow. Which other foods or ingredients are you allergic to?

GRAY: Just black pepper. Tomorrow, let’s have Rabo de Toro, one of your favorites.

ISLA: Yey!

---

And then it’s Sunday.

After eating breakfast, we go straight to Casino Millionario.

“This time, I’ll be teaching you the Table Games. Some table games that involve cards are Baccarat, Blackjack, Teen Patti, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, and Red Dog.

Let’s start with the Baccarat. It is a card game between the player and the banker. The objective is to bet on the winner between the two hands, which are the banker’s hand and the player’s hand.”

“Let me try...”

“Then here’s Blackjack. It is a casino game played using a deck of cards against the dealer. In this game, you will draw cards with a value close to 21 but not exceeding it.”

Go, Isla...”

“Let’s proceed to Teen Patti. It is an Indian-origin card game. The objective is to have the best three-card hand or to be the last player left in the round.

Go!”

“Yeah. I made it!”

“Then here’s the Three card poker. It is a card game played against a dealer. In here, each player competes with the dealer rather than rivals.”

“Four card poker is like Three card poker. This game allows players to place a bet three times their Ante or mandatory bet.”

“Last, Red Dog. It is a casino game that involves three to eight players. In here, players place bets on whether the rank of their third card would fall within the first two placed cards.”

“Gotcha!”

“And we’re done. Let’s continue tomorrow after your work.”

“I’m hungry”

“Me, too. Where do you want to eat?”

---

Again, it’s Monday.

After work, we ate dinner and went straight to Casino Millionario...

“This time, I’ll teach the Specialty Games, which I am sure will be easy for you. Specialty Games are just the Bingo, Keno, and Wheel of Fortune.”

Then we both just laughed.

“I knew you would be tired after work, so you’ll play the easy ones today.”

“You know how to be timing ha.” I replied.

“Aside from the fact that they are just easy to play. These games are solely based on luck, which you obviously have... Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

“First, Bingo. It is a casino game where numbers are called out randomly from mechanical or electronic number generators. The objective of the game is to cover a specific pattern of numbers before anyone else.”

“Let me play...”

“Go, Isla!”

“Bingo!”

“Yey!”

“Second, Keno. This is like a lottery. It is a game where you must choose numbers ranging from 1 to 10 from the given table of numbers ranging from 1 to 80. Then, the numbers are drawn by the casino, and the payout you’ll receive will be based on the correct match with your card.”

“Let me try”

“I got matches!”

“You really are so lucky!”

“Last, Wheel of Fortune. It is a casino game where contestants simply spin the wheel until they achieve three spins on the pay line. Alright, let’s wait for the others.”

“Here we go!”

“Go, Isla!”

“Yay! We’re done!”, I said.

“We’re not. You’ll repeat playing all the games in the coming few days after work.” Gray replied.

“Okay!”

Then, we went home.

Gray went to his bedroom, as usual.

Then, I started cooking.

*Ding-dong... ding-dong... ding-dong.

Gray then opened the door.

“Hey, mom!”

Wtf? He didn’t even tell me that his mom would come.

So, I suddenly turned off the gas stove.

And I hid in the cabinet in my room. I was in a rush, so I didn’t close the door.

So, I’m listening to their conversations.

“Oh, you’re cooking, ha!” Gray’s mom said.

“Ahhh. Hmm. Yeah!” Gray replied.

“Just wait in the living room, I’ll call you when it’s done.” Gray added.

Then Gray entered my room...

GRAY: Hey! I didn’t know mom was coming.

ISLA: Why did you tell her where you’re living?

GRAY: Of course, she’s my mom. Hello?

ISLA: How about now?

GRAY: I don’t know how to cook that... Let me just introduce you.

ISLA: You can see the instructions on the internet!

GRAY: That will take more time!

ISLA: You’re the owner of a resto bar, but you can’t cook?

GRAY: I can cook but... just the basics. Besides, I’m not the chef, I’m the owner. Get out of there!

ISLA: I don’t want to. Can you see how I look right now?

GRAY: Well, you can fix yourself in three minutes.

ISLA: But...

GRAY: Just do it! Don’t be shy! I’ll wait for you outside.

Then Gray suddenly went to his mom. I have no choice but to get ready.

GRAY: Mom, I’m living with someone since last month.

MOM: Ha? Who?

GRAY: My girlfriend.

MOM: Oh. You’re not telling me. Where is she?

GRAY: In her room, just fixing herself. She’s the one cooking.. ha-ha.. not me.

MOM: Oh.

Then they just laughed.

“Isla!” Gray said.

“Coming!” I replied.

MOM: How old are you?

ISLA: 25, mom

MOM: Where are you working?

ISLA: Hmm. At ZTN Corporación.

MOM: I’m familiar with that. Is that located here in Castellón?

ISLA: Yes, mom.

MOM: What’s your position there?

ISLA: Financial analyst.

MOM: That’s why you’re also living here, Gray?

GRAY: Ahm. Yeah.

MOM: So... Let’s continue cooking your Rabo de toro?

ISLA: Oh, right.

Then, we had lots of talks ~

“Fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree” is just so real XD

Her mom is also straightforward XD

Genes don’t really lie XD

And then we ate, and yeah, they liked my dish.

His mom praised me for that, and then she went home.

---

On the next few days, I just repeated playing the casino games until I have finally learned enough about it.

After this, we ate a lot of street foods, then Gray asked me...

“Wanna have some drinks?”

“Of course!”

And then we drink a lot until Gray gets drunk.

Then, I asked him...

“What’s the 3rd ordinance, Master Libra?”

#TheSecondOrdinance

#IslaTheGambler

#IslaTheChef

#IslaTheGirlfriend

CHAPTER 11

“LEARN BALLROOM DANCING”

[MAY 2014]

“What are you doing? We should be playing chess.” Gray said.

“I’m finding a good tutor online near our place.” I answered.

“What tutor?”

“A ballroom dancing tutor.”

“How did you know?”

“Well, you got drunk last night, and you told me the third ordinance.”

“Did I say that?”

“I actually asked you.”

“Oh. You’re a cheater ha. You took advantage of me.”

“If I’m a cheater, then what do you call yourself? Sounds familiar?”

“Are you sure you want to start learning ballroom dancing?”

“Yap!”

Then here I found an expert ballroom dancer, Miss Vergara.

GRAY: Hey! You insisted on learning ballroom dancing. You must lose weight. Reduce eating meat and sweets starting today.

ISLA: That will be hard. I'll eat meat and sweets once a week.

GRAY: Just make sure to stick to 1000 calories per day and avoid meats that are hard to digest.

ISLA: Sure.

Every day after work and on weekends, I practice ballroom dancing.

It’s not a joke. It’s hard.

My body has been in pain and adjusting for a couple of days.

I feel like Miss Vergara is getting annoyed since it takes me more time to do the dance steps. But yeah, at least I’m still trying and getting better each day.

---

A time came when I felt so stressed, too occupied, and couldn’t focus on work.

So, I must admit that I wasn’t able to perform well on a specific project for the Company. This could be solved in a more formal way, but they’ve become so loud about it.

I saw two possible reasons for their excessive reactions,

either they only felt disappointed in my performance,

or they just feel satisfied, dragging me down.

But I guess, both are reasons, though the latter seems to be a more convincing reason.

Then...

the hidden haters started to come out.

And guess what???

They are all the ones who don't have the looks.

Deyyyymmmmm!

They even recruited others to treat me a bit differently.

Whenever I greet some of them, they are no longer greeting back simply to make me feel like an outcast.

What a fabulous team effort!

It’s like they only used that one failure of mine as a chance to express their hidden feelings against me XD

Well, it's a reflection of their character, not mine. ~

And I know very well where that unreasonable hate is coming from.

What’s funnier was that they even recruited haters from another department whose faces were really unfamiliar to me XD

I guess, in the afterlife, I won't go to hell for being real.

But as a matter of fact, the haters seem to come from the bloodlines of bulldogs, gorillas, dwarfs, wild boars, and walking skeletons with bad skin tones and inappropriate body proportions.

I wonder how exactly they feel whenever they see themselves in the mirror XD

Well, they didn’t get any prettier for doing such a thing to me. ~

So, I didn’t think of getting back at them since their looks are already an everyday curse to them. XD

Instead of taking revenge, I just empathized with them. XD

It’s really like...

When the man from Above showered good genes, they were literally sleeping so deeply like they hadn't slept for two straight days.

Even the best plastic surgeons will give up fixing their faces.

People judge me like they know me well.

If and only if I could focus, I could have done better.

But that’s life, full of immature, judgmental, and narrow-minded animals.

It's so funny how they thought they were winning by making the environment uncomfortable to me without them even realizing that they are with someone who's been through hell (and really immune to betrayals XD).

So, I didn’t allow them to become a hindrance to our plans.

Who are they anyway?

I don’t even know their whole names.

Like f*ck?

Who are these mammals?

Or, should I say, reptiles? XD

They even targeted my dating status, like it's just so funny to know that they haven't experienced any.

They haven’t even seen the magic of how $p3®m explod3s.

They haven’t even tasted a single flavor of it.

They don’t even know how to s*ck a big c*ck or what it looks like in real life.

What’s worse is that they don't have any suitors, not even the poor and ugly ones.

So, they are just like t h a t --- c o l d, b i t t e r & d r y.

>>> KO! <<<

So, yeah... I know where that noise is coming from.

They are too busy talking about my existence when I don't even care if they don’t wake up the next day.

---

ISLA: Don't you get tired? ‘Coz I’m getting tired.

GRAY: Well, you have no choice but to follow.

ISLA: I can’t focus on work.

GRAY: Then just resign immediately.

ISLA: I can't do that. Grandma has a lot of medications.

GRAY: How about your mom and her siblings? Don’t they support her?!

ISLA: They are, of course! But you know I have four other siblings studying, as well as my cousins.

GRAY: I'll just give you money, double your salary.

ISLA: Make it triple.

GRAY: Deal.

And so, I resigned after almost two years of working here.

Then, we settled into his home.

---

[AUGUST 2014]

One day, I woke up and remembered the unreasonable hate I got at work.

This is when I finally decided to pursue my passion, which is painting.

I came up with the idea of making digital arts so I would be able to reach buyers around the world.

GRAY: Hey. Let’s go this weekend to an amusement park so you can unwind. I know you’re tired.

ISLA: Yey!

And then, here we are, riding on the different rides like children.

We even ate cotton candies, lol. And went home.

---

“Wanna play computer games?” Gray asked

“Yeah!... Oh. You’re gaining muscle, ha?” I answered.

“I’ve been going to the gym these past few months.”

“Trying to impress someone?”

“Not my thing!”

---

One day, after practice, I saw Carrillada at the dining table.

So, I asked Gray...

“It smells so good! Where did you buy this?”

“I cooked that for you.” Gray answered.

“Oh. Thanks, it’s one of my favorites!” I replied.

“I know, right?”

And then he really looked at me to see what my impression would be. XD

“You cook well, ha!” I spoke.

Then Gray just laughed.

I really appreciate the gestures Gray makes for me.

He felt that I was really in distress during this chapter.

So, he made a lot of effort to make me happy.

“I reorganized your schedule. You’ll have 15 hours of practice every day. In this case, it will take almost two years for you to finally master the game. Let’s play chess again tomorrow, okay?” Gray said.

“Okay!”

“Wanna play UNO card game?”

“Yeah!”

“Let’s sit on the floor.”

“UNO!”

HA-HA-HA ~

“Hey! Why are you laughing.” Gray asked.

“Let me sew that later. I’m seeing your brief, tho.”

“Oh! I’m sorry.”

After playing, I asked him...

“What’s the 4th ordinance, Master Libra?”

#TheThirdOrdinance

#IslaTheBallroomDancer

#LooksMatter

#TheBitterTruthOfLife

#TheNotSoBadassWriter

#JustStatingF*cksEsteFacts

CHAPTER 12

“LEARN SKYDIVING”

“Ohhhhh. I’m afraid of heights.”

“You have no choice but to learn.”

---

“Hey! Want to have some fun?” I asked.

“What kind of fun?” Gray asked.

“Let’s join the Tomato Fight Festival this coming Wednesday.”

“Oh. Let’s go!”

"That was fun!"

---

A problem came...

The sales of Gray’s Resto Bar have been constantly decreasing by 25%-30% these past few months due to a newly built resto bar near his.

ISLA: What should we do now?

GRAY: This is the first time that the sales have constantly decreased to such an extent. We must think of another technique... What if we try offering new foods and drinks?

ISLA: Yap. Hmm. You can also ask your staff to wear elegant clothes to make them look more formal. Consider having a stronger online presence. And don’t you dare decrease the price of the drinks and meals you’re already offering. That will make them think you’re losing. Just add new offers.

GRAY: Alright.

ISLA: That will attract more customers. Also, consider making the place look more elegant.

GRAY: How’s life without Isla?

ISLA: My pleasure, Master Libra.

You have me, so don’t worry that much.

---

Then, here’s the day of my first skydiving...

I feel like I can’t do it, even if it’s tandem skydiving.

I feel so nervous, so I asked for more time to prepare myself.

“You can do it, Isla. We came this far.”

“I have no choice. Okay, I’m ready.”

And then...

We jumped!

“WaaaAaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaAaaaAAAaaA!!!!!”

“WooooooOOOOooOoOoOOoo!!!"

“I thought I couldn’t make it!”

Then, the skydiver behind me just laughed at me.

Yeah! It was an unforgettable experience.

---

“What did you feel?” Gray asked.

“It’s far scarier than all the rides we tried. My soul almost left me!” I answered.

“Well, you’ll repeat doing it occasionally so that you’ll be a bit more used to it.”

---

Then here’s another day...

“Where are you going?” I asked.

“To the bar. I’ll talk to my staff about the solutions.” Gray answered.

“Best of luck, Master.”

“Thanks, buddy!”

---

“What happened to your meeting?” I asked.

“They are now starting to look for new attire. Then, they are now working on new drinks and foods.” Gray answered.

“Good!”

---

[a phone call received by Gray]

*Trrt trrt... Trrt trrt...

ISLA: Hey, someone is calling you.

GRAY: Can you look at it? I’m still taking a bath.

ISLA: My hands are messy; I’m cooking our lunch... Wait.

GRAY: I’m done.

ISLA: It was cancelled.

GRAY: It’s fine. I’ll just look for it.

ISLA: What is it?

GRAY: My nephew is missing.

ISLA: Oh no. How old is he?

GRAY: Five

ISLA: Did they report it to the police?

GRAY: They are in the airport right now.

They’ll have a vacation in Hawaii.

*Tut tut...

“Oh. You received a message.” I said.

“We found him!” Gray read.

“Hoo! I got nervous!” Gray added.

I thought there would be another problem.

---

“Hey! Not afraid of heights anymore, right?” Gray asked.

“Hmm. A bit!” I answered.

“Wanna have some fun?”

“What kind of fun?”

“Hot air balloon!”

“Oh. Where?

“Just there in Catalonia. Let’s go?”

“Let’s go!”

“That was fun!”

“Hey! Let’s focus on chess in the coming months. I can’t wait any longer. We have to take a risk.” Gray said.

---

[DECEMBER 2014]

One day, after skydiving, we went to a beach to swim and relax,

and stayed there until the next day.

Under a midnight sky, Gray and I had long, deep talks while looking at the stars...

GRAY: Hey. Thanks for your idea. The sales are increasing again.

ISLA: My pleasure.

GRAY: What will you do after our mission?

ISLA: I'll get a tattoo on my back.

GRAY: What tattoo?

ISLA: A Dove.

GRAY: Why is it?

ISLA: Because it symbolizes harmony, love, and peace.

GRAY: Do you feel the need to do it?

ISLA: I lived in hatred for so long and had some realizations.

The world was bad, so why would I be good?

That’s why... I lost faith.

GRAY: I feel like you didn’t lose it.

You were just sad, so you feel that way.

ISLA: I hope so.

How about you? What will you do after this mission?

GRAY: I’ll take a vacation in Somalia. Will you miss me?

ISLA: Pssh!

GRAY: May I ask, what's your type?

ISLA: Do you mean my ideal man?

GRAY: Yes.

ISLA: Someone who will understand me even if I don’t usually understand myself.

GRAY: What do you mean exactly?

ISLA: I feel like.. I only understand half of myself. So, I want someone who will understand me and stay with me no matter what.

GRAY: How many boyfriends did you have?

ISLA: Just one.

GRAY: Ows. You told me about your long-time boyfriend and that, Hernan.

ISLA: I don’t consider Hernan to be one. He’s a complete jerk.

And you know what? He only dresses up like a masculine man but can’t even give me an orgasm.

GRAY: Okay, I won’t argue...

How long have you been with that one, and what’s his name again?

ISLA: He’s Bruce. We've been together for almost 6 years. How about you?

How many girlfriends did you have?

GRAY: Three.

ISLA: Ows?!

GRAY: Well, others are just one-night stands.

ISLA: So, who’s the other one?

GRAY: She’s Precious. We've been together for 10 years.

ISLA: That's long! What happened?

GRAY: She broke up with me. How about you?

ISLA: I broke up with him.

GRAY: See? Girls give up so easily.

ISLA: No, I didn't. It took me years to come up with that decision.

GRAY: Really?

ISLA: Yes. Why did she break up with you?

GRAY: She said I didn't have enough time for her, but I know the real reason. How about you?

ISLA: Personality differences. What's the real reason?

GRAY: Third party.

ISLA: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Do you know who's behind it?

GRAY: Not just one person.

ISLA: What do you mean?

GRAY: You'll know.

ISLA: Did you take revenge on them?

“You seem to be almost ready...

It’s time for him to meet the beautiful Pisces.”

#TheFourthOrdinance

#IslaTheSkydiver

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Eddie x female reader

Chapter 11 [upside down this shxt]

STORY(I just moved to hawkins)

Warnings 18 plus Spoilers ahead Goes with Story of s4 kinda

Steve:"pretty sure she might." Minutes pass by and you are still on your way to nancys house You decide to turn to eddie still walking backwards you flash a smile at eddie he and you make eye contact and you feel you face flush so you turned back around.Then you and Nancy introduced yourselves Properly. And you reached nancy's house Nancy ran inside to get the first aid kit for steves bat bites. You walk in and your nose started to bleed "hey y/n" You hear eddie as he walked towards you. He walks next to you "hey" he noticed your nose is bleeding..He grabbed you up in his arms and ran to nancys bathroom and puts you on the counter he searches the cabinet for something to soak up the blood "hmmm.... aa ha! Here is some gauze perfect" He shuts the cabinet and walks back to you. He's close really close. Your legs hanging off the bathroom counter eddie in between He looks you in your eyes as he cleans the blood from your upper lip and nose"There much better uh do you need help down?" You wrapped your arms around the back off his neck and he grabs your waist and helps you down. "Thank you edds""No problem sweetheart" you and eddie walk out of the bathroom and you see Nancy wrapping up steves wounds and Robin sitting there raising her eyebrows up and down at steve and you hear a voice it's Dustin and max. max "where do you think they're?" Dustin"i dont know there must be a gate down in the lake" you take your hand and you put your hand by the light and you flash it SOS three one three "guys come here! Now!" AL three of them walk up to you steve:" what?" "Shhh" Dustin: if they're in the upside down how will they get out?" Max:"hmm wait whats wrong with that light?" Dustin:"woah wait when will was in the upside-down he communicated with joyce through the lights so maybe its them." He grabs a light Brite and puts all the peices in. You see a new sparkle of a new light you write hi were in the upside-down how should he get out? Dustin:"eddies trailer go to eddies trailer meet us there."You write okay bye"

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Fire Protection Co KFI Announces Voluntary Chapter 11 Sale Process

Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (KFI) operates two industrial business lines with over $200 million in sales in 2022. The Kidde consumer and commercial businesses are not a part of the filing, and their operations are unaffected. KFI currently has a strong liquidity position, with over $100 million in cash on hand, and is not seeking debtor-in-possession financing. During the Chapter 11 process, it intends to operate the business in the ordinary course, consistent with past practices. In March of 2023, the Board of KFI was reconstituted with a majority of independent directors to initiate a strategic review process in light of the substantial claims against the Company related to aqueous film-forming foam. KFI manufactured and sold aqueous film-forming foam under the brand name National Foam from 2007 to 2013. Although KFI no longer manufactures or sells aqueous film-forming foam, it has been named in over 4,000 lawsuits arising out of these activities prior to its sale of the National Foam business in 2013. As part of the strategic review, the KFI Board retained Guggenheim Securities to advise on a potential sale of its business. After considering the available alternatives, the Board determined that commencing a sale process in Chapter 11 is in the best interest of KFI and its stakeholders. KFI expects net proceeds from any sale will be made available to pay any aqueous film-forming foam liabilities judicially determined to be due and payable. Any sale would be subject to KFI Board and Court approval. Stephen Hannan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KFI said: "This is the right thing to do for all of our stakeholders, including potential aqueous film-forming foam creditors." "KFI's businesses are leaders in their respective markets but require a fresh start to attract capital to continue to grow and innovate." "Chapter 11 allows the value of the Company's business to be preserved and sold at the best possible price, maximizing everyone's potential recoveries." He continued, "We will continue to serve our valued customers, suppliers, and employees without interruption as we explore strategic alternatives." To assist KFI's current management team, James A. Mesterharm and Carrianne Basler, both Managing Directors and Partners at AlixPartners, have joined the Company as Chief Transformation Officer and Deputy Chief Transformation Officer, respectively. KFI also announced that the current owner of the Company, Carrier Global Corporation, has determined that KFI is not a strategic fit for Carrier Global Corporation. At KFI's request, Carrier Global Corporation has agreed to provide corporate services to KFI during the Chapter 11 case on arm's-length terms and to offer certain transition services to any buyer in a Chapter 11 sale. KFI is being advised by Guggenheim Securities as investment banker, AP Services, an affiliate of AlixPartners, as financial and restructuring advisor, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as legal counsel. KFI's independent directors are represented by Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP.

About KFI

Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (KFI) is an industrial fire detection and suppression company that operates two commercial business lines, Kidde Fire Systems and Fenwal Controls. Kidde Fire Systems is a well known for its development and manufacture of fire detection and suppression systems. They serve a wide range of industries including manufacturing, data centers, commercial cooking, marine, etc. With a long history of providing standard and custom engineered solutions for many industries, Fenwal Controls offers a broad range of agency-approved gas ignition and temperature controls. KFI was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts. Sources: THX News & Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Read the full article

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lulupen2023 · 2 years ago

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My very first BellDom Fic 11/23

If you're reading, I hope you're laughing

Summary:

Do you want to meet a Matthew who sees conspiracy everywhere (oh wait, this is not big news!) and is so fond of his trolley that he treat it like a sort of puppy? Do you want to meet a Dominic in love with… himself (and with Matt, too, of course!)? And do you want to meet a Chris who wants to prove to the world he's the most masculine guy ever… but is unavoidably attracted by every… female hobby? This is what you'll find in this story, among lots of BellDom and… craziness!

Summary of the chapter: Reverse Psychology is back

Chapter XI : My Head is Going to Blow Up

"You know what, honey? I think I finally understood why Matthew and Dominic are acting that way." Kelly exclaims, after listening to her husband's monologue about the cover of Vogue.

"Really? Please, enlighten me!" Chris begs her, eager to know.

"Let's sum up: they tend to isolate... and that bothers you. They almost make you feel unwanted... and that bothers you. They act as if they didn't need you... and that bothers you. They say you play the most useless instrument ever, without even admitting how good you are at it and that really pisses you off."

"Well, court of honour, now that you analyzed all the details so scrupulously, one by one, can you finally return a verdict?" her husband cuts her off.

"It's simple: they're doing that just in spite of you!" she states.

"Uh? In spite of me?"

"Yeah, just and only to annoy you. That's the way they have their fun. After all, you know better than me that sometimes they both act as if they were nothing more than eight years old!" she goes on, rolling her eyes.

"Uhmm... yeah. It's only that it's ok for Dom who is a child trapped inside the body of an adult who looks like a teenager, but Matt, no, he could never... Wait a minute. After all, one moment he is utterly concentrated as he creates music, composes or simply talks in an interview, drawing out such complicate and philosophical-metaphysical topics, so deep that you can't help saying 'wow!'... and the moment after he's acting crazy, whenever he is, whatever is holding in his hands, even a spoon!" Chris comments.

"What can I say? Too much deepness can go to his head. Anyway, this is only your fault, next time think about it before choosing as your best friends two guys who suffer from Peter Pan Syndrome!" Kelly strikes back.

"Enough with the criticism towards my friends, now. I've known them that way and I'm so gonna keep them that way. Quite the contrary, I would never want them to change, they wouldn't be themselves anymore. Anyway, about that speech of them doing things in spite of me... how do you think I should react?"

"Oh my, Chris, how can it be that you haven't realized that yet? It's the easiest of all the mechanisms: the more you act insulted, the more they have fun and keep teasing you, to make you hysterical once again. The only way to break this vicious circle is stop acting insulted, just go along with them. If you do that they won't find it funny anymore, so they'll just quit it!" she explains to him.

"Ok, I'll try to follow your advice. I think that it could work."

"You just think it? You'll just try to do that? Damn you, Chris, it' so impressive the way you entrust me! I guess I've wasted way too much time with your stupid matters, now it's up to you and your ungrateful mistrust!" Kelly snaps, hanging up the phone abruptly.

Chris stares at his mobile dumbfounded, wondering what exactly has happened in the last thirty seconds.

< What? Did I say something wrong? I don't think so... > he questions himself, already thinking about a way to make her forgive him.

No matter if he hasn't the slightest idea what for.

It seems that, although now he knows how to face his friends, he has still a lot to learn about how to face women!

******************************** (In the meantime)

"Is he done with that?" Matthew asks Dominic.

Truth is that they witnessed his friend's phone call, watching him from the window; that's why, luckily, they can only see him without hearing what he and his wife are talking about.

Matthew has patiently held on the first ten minutes, and then he has got tired of that, coming back to the sofa. Instead, Dominic has kept watching.

"Yeah, it seems so. I just don't understand while he's staring dumbfounded at his mobile. Uh, I got it! Maybe Kelly has sent to him a filthy picture of her!" the blond presumes.

"Maybe she has. So, let's him enjoy that pic a little bit more and then we'll reach him outside." the other decides as he gets up and approaches him.

"Let me guess, 'Reverse Psychology: Act II'?" Dominic smirks.

"Elementary..."

"Don't you even dare finish that sentence!" Dom glares at him icily.

"Never mind!" Matt surrenders, a little bit frightened by his look. "Anyway, yes, you guessed right. We're going to give another try and see if it works." he adds but the other doesn't even seem to listen to him anymore as he stares into the void.

"Hey, Dom, are you still on this Planet?" the brunette waves his hand in front of him.

"Uh! Yeah, it's only that... I was thinking... why don't we send each other filthy pictures of us, too?" Dom suggests, with an intriguing light sparkling in his eyes.

"I don't know. Maybe just because we're together 24/7, so there's no need at all!" the other tries to make him desist.

"Phew, you're so unbearably defeatist!" the blond snorts, rolls his eyes and crosses his arms on his chest, keeping his distance from him.

"Here we go, you're playing Juliet, again!" Matt makes fun of him, giggling.

"Take back what you've just said, Bells. You're so fucking asking for trouble!" the blond snaps, looking daggers at him.

But Matthew is not afraid at all.

"What if I sent to you some filthy pictures of me?" he whispers mischievously at his ear, blowing softly on his nape.

The blond shivers and changes mood instantly.

"This is just the kind of speeches I like!" he smirks, as they both leave the hall.

"If you keep staying so damn stuck to that mobile, you'll end up becoming a radiation yourself!" Dominic makes fun of Chris as he catches him off guard and steals the mobile from his hand, switching it off, in order not to see at the potential filthy pic he thinks Kelly sent to him, and throwing it to Matt.

As the skinny brunette catches the mobile, he feels exactly like a rugby player who has just caught the ball and knows that the whole opponent team is about to attack him.

Chris doesn't even bother to get closer to him, he just looks at him, straight into his eyes.

"Bells, if you don't give my mobile back instantly... well, unless you can resort to the power of thought, it will be very hard, if not impossible, for you to manage to play the piano and the guitar again after what I'm going to do to you!" he threatens him.

Matt immediately gives the mobile back to him, scared by his look much more than by Dominic's previous one.

"Alright, this is the third threat of the day... or maybe it's already the fourth one? I lead such a dangerous life!" the frontman comments ironically

Chris looks inquisitively at Dom.

"What he's babbling about?"

"Well, you know... I told him that I would make him fall from fifth floor, punch his face... stuff like that!" the blond shrugs.

"Whatever! Just try to have your soulmate far from you and you'll understand me!" Chris justifies, switching his mobile on again. "Wait a minute. You already are in this situation. You should understand me, then!" he adds.

Dominic and Matthew exchange a look.

"Believe me, Chris, we totally understand you..." Dom starts.

"But, trust us, when we're on tour this is the last of our problems!" Matt ends the sentence for him.

Chris looks at them puzzled, adding mentally also that to the list of all the things he can't understand about them.

"So, what about going to soundcheck?" he changes topic.

"I agree, we've mucked around way too much! " Dom comments.

"You're right. Anyway... phew! I mean, band rehearsal, band studio recording, touring with the band... just and only the same thing! Hey, Chris, don't you ever think about how a career as a soloist could be?" Matthew asks him, enacting his twisted plan.

< Ah-ah. Here we go again, but this time you two won't make me a fool, my dear spiteful buddies! > Chris ponders.

"Gee, Matt, you've just read my mind! I keep asking myself that, it's such an appealing perspective. After all, you live just once, so you have to try any possible thing. So, who knows? It could happen sooner or later, maybe sooner than later!" Chris comments, acting enthused.

Dominic stares at him speechless and shocked, instead Matthew smiles satisfied.

"That's the way to talk, mate!" he exclaims, patting his shoulder.

Chris stares puzzled at him.

"Well, I go to my room to change outfit, I'll be back in fifteen minutes!" the bassist announces, leaving.

< That's it, I knew it! I pretended to be tempted by a career as soloist and what did they do? One kept silent and the other... the other was even enthused by that and he incited me, too! The hell with being spiteful, Kelly was so wrong! Wait a minute. She said that they act spitefully just when I get pissed off. But this time I went along with them... and they stopped contradicting me, indeed. My Kelly is a genius. I mean, I should have gotten seriously worried if they had begged me to stay with them and never ever leave the band. Instead, they acted like they couldn't care less... so it's a good sign. Even if it doesn't make much sense. Oh, poor me, my head is going to blow up! > Chris torments himself, coming back to his room.

In the meantime, Dominic and Matthew go back to the Hall.

"Can you tell me why you keep grinning like an idiot?" Dominic snaps.

"Can you tell me why you are not doing the same?" Matt strikes back.

"And you even wonder why! It's a tragedy, you heard him, didn't you?" Dom insists.

"Of course I did. That's why we should celebrate!"

Dom stares at him more and more puzzled.

"Excuse me, Matt, but I guess I missed two, three or maybe one hundred passages in your reasoning! All I know it's that we're about to become a duo. On a private level it's just wonderful, but on the artistic one it's just a tragedy!" the blond gets nervous.

"Listen, I'm going to explain everything to you, bit by bit. What did I do when I talked about a career as soloist?"

"You used reverse psychology."

"That's right. And what do you think Chris did with his answer?"

"He used that, too, didn't he?" the other ventures a guess.

"That's right. The hidden message clearly was 'I've changed my mind. I don't wanna leave you anymore!'. Instead, if he had protested, saying that we should never split... well, it would have been the end for real!" Matthew states.

"Oh, god, my head is going to blow up!" Dom massages his temples.

"Wait a minute. How can you be so sure that he also was effectively using reverse psychology? Maybe he really means what he said. Or, worse, maybe he realized that we were using reverse psychology on him, so he used a double one on us, to make us do the contrary of the contrary of what he expects from us, so..."

"Please, Dom, stop it! Now *my * head is going to blow up!" Matt implores him as he throws up his hands in despair.

"Anyway, trust me, everything came back to normality, because that *was* reverse psychology. You know, I have a sort of sixth sense to recognize it." Matt assures him.

"Ok, I believe you. So, we have ten minutes left. Uhmm... what about *celebrating* in my room this return to normality?" Dom asks him suggestively and Matt greedily accepts that invitation.

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After about one hour and half, Muse are busy with the rehearsal and they already played more than half playlist.

They are really satisfied by the result, maybe it's because everyone now performs with revamped optimism due to the escape from the danger of split-up.

No matter that said danger never really existed, it was just and only in their minds!

Matthew is such in a good mood that, when they take their break, he decides to share with the other two the famous project he's been working on for almost three days, whenever he gets free time.

"Hey, guys, I want to make you listen to something new..." he announces, a little bit excited.

He almost seems to be a child who is about to read his Christmas poem to his family.

It's a wonder that he doesn't get on a chair, put his hands behind his back and start dangling back and forth.

Matthew does nothing like that, of course, he simply sits at the piano, giving birth to a harmonious, suave and tickling intro, so much that Chris and Dom are ready to bet it will be a romantic ballad.

At least it's what they think before the melody turns into a jumble of unpleasant notes that seem to be played at random.

But the strangest thing ever is that it is a wanted effect, a well plotted deceive.

Matthew is making that cacophony on purpose, with knowledge, mastery and a very talented refinement.

And the maker of those dissonant and vaguely nasty sounds falls off in a short but deep silence, necessary for him to pass from the piano to his electric guitar, and then he starts playing in a mad and violent way as he gets closer to the microphone.

SEASONS TURN, DAYS GO BY

Matthew sings in a soft way, extending every syllable as longer as possible, before switching the microphone on distorted mode.

CAN'T WAIT 'TILL THE DAY YOU'LL DIE

He screams as possessed and then he switch the microphone back to normal, in order to do to the same on the next two verses.

THE CLOCK WON'T STOP, LIFE CAN'T LAST

CAN'T WAIT 'TILL YOU'LL BE JUST DUST

Matt goes on singing, before playing a very hard riff that brings the song to a kind of pre-chorus.

There's no need to switch the microphone back to normal, because he needs distorted mode until the end of the song, although now he whispers instead of yelling.

I'LL BE CRAVING FOR THAT DAY WHEN PAIN AND SICKNESS TAKE YOU AWAY AND YOU'LL CAN NO LONGER BREATH FALLING DOWN SIX FEETH UNDERNEATH

After that there's a short but intense instrumental part that leads to the chorus, the very last part.

AND I'LL STAND, LAUGHING AT YOU 'CAUSE WE BOTH KNOW THE WHOLE TRUTH I'M A CHEERFUL, NICE, YOUNG GUY YOU'RE AN OLD DAMN GROUCH WHO MUST JUST DIE

Matthew takes a deep long breath, before repeating the last word, this time screaming like hell once again. DIE... DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE !!!!!

It's not easy to establish who is roaring more between his guitar and Matt himself!

After one last riff he ends up, letting the last chord ring.

The guy takes off the guitar and turns to his small audience who is staring at him dumbfounded.

"So, guys, what do you think of it?" he wonders, eager to know.

TBC

Notes:

As Matt asks his friend (and you'll find out their reactions on next chapter), I ask you, too : 'What do you think of it? '

I accept even insults, of course! ;P

Just let me clear some points: the real, unique, inimitable, supreme, wonderful Matt could NEVER EVER EVER write such a crappy 'song', not even after 40 beers or under the effect of the most hallucinogenic 'mushrooms' !!!

Anyway, about the way this 'song' is played, I took inspiration from 'Yes Please' (I just love Matt's distorted voice, so damn hot!) . Another example could be the last part in 'Host', or the 'blow it all away' in 'In your world'... aawww! <3

As always, I hope you had fun reading that, but feel free to tell me everything, really!

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Chapter 11 - The (re)beginning of the relationship

warning: feelings and smut

Eriss POV

I woke up to a noise, it was difficult to get used to the dim light and the tiredness I felt. I feel a hand on my shoulder.

-I prepared some snacks for you, you need to eat something. And you should go sleep somewhere more comfortable. - says Killer, patting me on the head.

-I don't want to leave him alone, I'm afraid. - I feel tears filling my eyes once again.

-We all do, but he is strong and you did the best you could. He will wake Eriss up, trust me. Do you want me to stay here and rest?

-No, it's almost time for medication. Then, I'll call you later. Thanks. - he nods and leaves, closing the door.

I squat down on the sofa, holding my legs and start crying uncontrollably, once again.

When I saw him on the floor passed out, covered in blood, I was floored. The fear of losing him took over me, I wouldn't be able to go through that pain again. It was Wire that managed to bring me to reality, and I had to swallow all the avalanche I felt and fulfil my role as a doctor. I managed to treat the wounds, but they will leave marks, however his arm was too destroyed to be accepted by the body that was already struggling between life and death.

I get up and start examining it once again. My heart stopped for microseconds each time I allowed myself to appreciate his serenity, his dishevelled red hair, his bare torso covered in bandages, the black pants that fit his appearance so well.

I hadn't realized it, but I spent my days talking to him, telling him the story I wanted him to hear instead of pushing me away, the adventures until I found him again, my wishes for the future.I pull up a chair and sit next to it, leaning on the bed, I take his hand and intertwine our fingers.

-Kimi was my first passion for all the discovery that the female body caused in me, but Kid, it was you who always left me breathless at the simplest touches. I shouldn't have ignored my feelings. I'm sorry, it was never my intention to hurt you. I wipe away the tears and pat her face.-Because of me, we close ourselves back to what we feel. Which made me finally understand everything I felt and the answer was always in front of me. That's why you have to be strong, I need you, as captain and as the man in my life.

I let out a sigh and curl up in his arm, eventually falling asleep again.

-I fell asleep again, I think it's night, I better go get more coffee.

I'm about to get up when I feel Kid's fingers stop me.

-Don't go, stay with me. I'm weak, but I don't want to lose you again. Eriss promises...-his voice is weak, but she couldn't be more relieved knowing he was starting to recover.-

I promise Eutass, I won't go anywhere again. - I start crying again and hug him.

-Ah, it hurts!

-Oops, sorry. Try to sleep again. - he quickly falls asleep again.

Kid was starting to show signs of improvement, I gave in to his request to go to his room instead of staying in the infirmary, but I still wouldn't leave his side. I took advantage of the fact that he was sleeping and went to take a quick shower. I lost track of how many days I hadn't rested properly, I felt my body relax with the hot water. I wear tight black shorts, a black crop top and put my hair in a bun.

When I came out of the bathroom, Kid was trying to get up.

-Kid, you shouldn't make any effort, the wounds are deep and can open again. - I run to him and just in time to catch him.

-I can't stand lying down anymore. I want to take a shower, I think it will help me.

-You're so hard-headed - he pouts, fuck, I can't resist - okay, I'll call Killer to help you.

-No, I can do it alone.

-No, you can't, the wounds are recent, you need to be careful.

-Then help me, no one will know better than you.-I...it would be better if we talked first...I don't want things to get awkward between us again.

Kid POV

-Eriss, it's an order. You are our doctor and the most competent person I know. - I stroke his face.

Killer had told me how devastated Eriss had been, but he still managed to treat my wounds and never left my side again. I felt it when she was talking to me, I remember it vaguely because I was under the effect of medication, but the most important thing was the feeling she emanated from me. During the fight with Shanks, when I saw Eriss being surrounded by enemies, my heart froze and I just thought that I didn't want to lose her.I also want to give you an opportunity...

-Do I really have to go into the bathtub wearing my boxers?

-Yes, and don't even think about taking them off, you're already lucky enough to let you take a shower.

She sits on the edge and takes a sponge and starts to wet my body. I took a pretty good beating, my body is full of cuts and very deep wounds on the side where that shit ripped off my arm.

She's gentle, but I still let out a few grunts of pain from the wounds on my neck and stomach.

-Am I hurting you? - those velvety coloured eyes shine and warm my soul.

-No, it's just uncomfortable.

-I thought I was going to lose you. My world stopped when I saw you on the floor lifeless. - she drops her strong posture until now and begins to cry desperately.

- I'm sorry, I was an idiot, I should have told you.

-Princess - I hug her and pull her towards me - I should be the one asking for your forgiveness, I shouldn't have been a scoundrel and made you suffer even more.

Her crying becomes even more intense and she clings to my neck.

-I'm fine, you can rest. You've taken care of me until now, it's time for me to start paying you back. I also want you to be the woman of my life. - She leans on my shoulders, careful not to rest on the wounds and looks at me with a look of astonishment.

- I may have heard one or two of the conversations you had with me.

I take one of the strands of her hair and start to twirl it around my fingers, making her relax and smile like I haven't seen in a long time.

#one piece x reader #one piece x y/n #kid x reader #eutasskid #fanfiction #one piece #onepiece fanfiction #whipintheheart - chapter11

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