Arriving at his house, Xi Long took quick long strides into his office. A small mobile device was placed on the dark oak table. He grabbed the device and immediately searched it for the names. His eyes turned sinister at the six names blaring at him from the dim screen. It had names of people he both suspected and ones that he had not - all of which would slowly but surely meet their doom.
Breaking the dangerous aura his personal cell rang. It was Zhuang Wei based on the obnoxious ringtone he set for himself.
"Xi Long! Xi Long! Come out right now!"
"..."
"Xi Longgggg are you there? Honey??"
"Mhm..."
"Okay stop being so grumpy! Come out, you've been working so hard with no break."
"...do you need money?"
"!! I have money okay! Can I not call you out?!"
"Just say you have no friends."
"I have friends! You! Now come out - I'll be waiting for you at our usual spot."
Sighing in exhaustion, Xi Long headed upstairs to get a quick shower before heading out. He was tired but he could not say no to his childhood friend after so many years. He was never verbally expressive or physically even but he still hung out with Wei whenever he had some free time. He was similar to an annoying younger brother in his eyes.
Dressed in casual clothes right from a steaming shower, Xi Long was perfection. His cold eyes were slightly hazy from the heat, a casual black dress shirt wrapped around his body paired with tight black jeans. His dark lips were soft and his hair was swept in a messy manner with drops of water still dripping down. Glancing at his watch, he quickly grabbed his keys and headed towards their meet up spot - Blue Moon Bar. The bar was a four story building, the fourth being their personal floor reserved for just Xi Long and his friends. He was the secret owner of the building so it was easy for them to meet up there and never have the information leak. It was a popular spot, the bottom floor was used as both a club and bars and with a little refining it had slowly become a top bar in City E.
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He was bored. Sitting in the dim lounge with his friend talking next to him did nothing to move him. had arrived an hour ago and had taken five sips of his whiskey till now. His body was relaxed at being a step closer to his revenge but his mind was a messy dreaming of the fiery eyes that would not let him rest. It was crazy to him, the past two days had been filled with thoughts of her and where she was hiding. There were countless women who threw themselves at him, he had long become numb to their advances and looks. But here he was, with a half a face to guide him, fully interested. Irritation bubbled in him as he realized that she was still far from his grasp. He was unfocused till he felt Zhuang Wei pull on his sleeve.
"How are you going to come out and ignore me the entire time? I have been talking to you for the past hour and not a word in response!!"
"You know what fine, let's leave. Just because of this you are treating me to some fried chicken."
"Okay."
"...what are you waiting for? Let's go now! I know a great little place that is still open and has some of the best chicken I have ever had. Let's go!"
Xi Long finished his drink and went along with Zhuang Wei as he childishly lead him to a small restaurant nearby. It was not bigger than a living room but was quaint and family styled. The smell of warm spicy meat floated out of the building as they approached. It had taken them 15 minutes to drive over but Zhuang Wei had spent every second whining about his hunger.
As they walked in Zhuang Wei peaked at his best friend. Usually by now there would be some banter or an insult thrown his way but Xi Long was in a weird dazed state. It was unusual for him to act this way and it worried him. Although his friend was a man of little words, he was like an older brother and he would destroy anyone that dared to affect him like this. He would ask what had happened but he knew his friend would not give him an answer at the moment. Switching back to a happy persona, Zhuang Wei grabbed Xi Long and dragged him into the building straight to the counter to order.
"So what do you want? They have spicy, medium, garlic, soy sauce flavoured...."
Xi Long heard his friend list types of chicken but his mind was on red alert. He had walked into the small establishment lost in his thoughts when he was dragged to the counter and before him was a body he would never forget. Despite the figure in front of him wearing a different outfit, black ripped jeans and an oversized jacket instead of a hoodie he knew. To add to his certainty the petite body spoke her order in the same cold tone he remembered arguing with him. Ignoring his friend's stares he bent down and whispered into her ear.
"So kitten... you like things spicy?"