Chapter 9 - Cracker Jack Lobster - Geckoway

Cracker Jack: Jesus! I have seen jumping beans. But beans walking? It's weird.


They all had so much fun laughing out loud. Having no means of transportation to find the location of the Emperor's kingdom they seemed at lost.


Jake: I'm hungry, thirsty and tired. How long is the kingdom of the Tokugawa?



"I have my compass and telescope we can figure that out. Plus of course the map," informed Cracker jack.

Too bad they all got frustrated when they found out that the Sun rises in the West not in the East. The North is the South, the South becomes the Northern part of the Earth especially in that unknown area.

Jake: This is too much for me to take.

Waldo: You have bottled water right? Drink it to quench your thirst.

One by one, each one of them are losing their patience. Not only they feel dizzy, nausea and the head spinning headache bothers them, they were also dis-oriented.


Jerry: I am getting tired of this mission. Almost like a never-ending story.

Waldo: Is that the kind of words, nonsense I have to hear from a psychologist like you?


The group can't see anything but beans around them. There is no mountain, no hills.It's flat, the land is flattened with soya beans and other variety of beans.

After hours of roaming the area, a green scaly creature appeared in front of them.


Henry: Oh my God! It's a giant gecko!!!!!!

Gecko: It's okay, don't panic guys. (His red eyes shining like a monster but his voice is a bit flirtitious) Can I butt in?

The eleven elite squad replied all at once. At first they thought they were all having hallucination of some kind.

The green gecko with great big set of red eyes started dancing in front of them. Then walked gracefully towards Cracker Jack.

Green Gecko: (He pointed his index finger on Cracker jack's chest and arm and said) I know why you are here for. You are in search for the golden ivory, am I correct?


Cracker jack: You are correct! Absolutely. Do you know where the Kingdom or empire of Toyotami?

Green gecko: I can lead you to his kingdom but...on one condition

Cracker jack: What is that? Tell me

BOOK CHAT Chapter 9 - The Reaction

The following days were hectic. Very busy days mostly because the news had created so much curiousity.

Then on this particular day when Veronica opened her door she noticed that the delivery man left the newspapers on the pavement of the business establishment. That never happened before. The local newspaper guy usually brings the paper inside the store. Anyway, she shrugged her shoulder and thought to herself maybe the newspaper company has replaced the guy named Mr. Scotland.

She took the bundles of newspapers inside and put them beside the magazine rack. When she glanced at the front page, the story of the brawl was written there. Somehow some stories were exaggerated. She was furious and sad. She called her husband right away to inform what she read.

"How could they'd be so stupid!?" remarked Veronica while tears flowing down her cheeks.

She also phoned the newspaper editor and told her about the news that she read. This is what she heard from the editor --

"Madam, I think it's a good publicity for you and the bookstore!" the editor insisted that front page news requires a bit of controversial issue." "Besides its to your advantage. "We didn't see anything wrong with it."

Veronica slammed the phone fuming mad. When she got hold of her husband she got the same reaction. He really wants to sell the business.

As if she didn't hear what George has said, she just continued to keep on with her work. It's her work not his. Hours passed by and suddenly people keep coming in to her bookstore. Some of them staring at Veronica, secretly. Others are browsing on pocketbooks but you can hear the whispers and mumbling. A very curious nosy girl came right after her

Girl: Madam, I'm Emilia and I read the news today. You are very courageous. I'm so glad that you were able to defend yourself from those bad guys. Those dirty rotten rascals!

Veronica: (With a sweet smile on her face she quickly replied to her) Fortunately it is of my best interest to defend myself and my business and whatever that rightly belongs to me.

Emelia: Madam, can I have your signature please? I mean autograph?

Emelia opened her notebook and Veronica signed it nicely. Veronica thought it was silly to sign it but it was a matter of importance for that little girl. Later Emelia was seen buying an Earth Science textbook. She wants Veronica to sign it too. Without hesitation she obliged upon her sweet smiling request. Veronica loves Earth Science too. It's was a subject in High School that she loves. Emelia was overjoyed and after saying "thank you" she left the store together with her mother.

Many customers had their share of buying and purchasing ordinary books, textbooks, souvenir items just to have a glimpse of her. Some are nosy asking her some naughty questions while others keep their inquiries to themselves.

Memoirs Of Friendship - Chapter 9

Nobody seemed to grasp what Joan Richter has posted on the blackboard. That Mrs. Dumpling once again asked the students in the Special Units to respond to her question. In a loud voice she questioned the whole class if Joan's answer is correct or not.

Joan is back at her seat, looking at the blackboard and tried to figure out what she did.

C.P.A. Ex. 3+(4+5)=12 then (3+4)+5 =12

Assoc.P.A. Ex. 1+4=4+1 In Multiplication : 4X5=5X4


"Ay baliktad!" One of the Filipino student blurted out.

"I think Joan is correct Mrs. Dumpling!" GOD SAVE THE QUEEN! Janice was heard telling the "reverse" mode is simply just a hint.

As usual the rumors about the "equation" can no longer be halt to a stop. It even reached the Faculty Department of the school.

One of the teachers at the Faculty couldn't help but uttered in disbelief, "Like Mother like daughter."

As soon as she mentioned it to the whole department everyone's on fire!

Years passed by and the four girls were overjoyed to be in one of the prestigious university in downtown Victoria. It was a new environment for the four smart girls whose got nothing to do but study and research. Four of them were granted scholarship so that they can achieve their Master's Degree.

Summertime:

Janice's family has to move from the subdivision they were residing for so many years. Her parents would rather live close to where their job is located. Janice father who just arrived from tour of duty in Afghanistan would rather seek a better greener pasture closer to the camp near the airport.

When Jenny, Jeaneth, and Joan heard about it they were saddened by the news.

Joan: How com? AppleGate subdivision is the best place for us.
Jenny: Why Janice? There's nothing wrong with the houses here.
Janice: Girls maybe it's the best for us to move on. Besides, we're not young anymore. We're not school girls, we are in the university already. I can see you there if I want to and vice versa.
You have my email address, you have my phone number and cellphone number so there's really nothing to panic about.
Joan: But still is, seeing each other everyday matters to each one of us.
Janice: Oh crap! Cut it out! I hate drama.

The girls were crying like crazy after wards.

Janice and her parents started looking and finding choices of better homes in the Home Finder and classified ads, from Royal Le Page to Realty World. Finally they found a 3 bedroom house. A rancher with 2 bathroom, a family room and a patio. It also has an extra feature: jacuzzi whirlpool with the best view ever! The Wallberg family was excited to see the place. They made an appointment to view their prospect.