LEE TAEMIN
I paced across the room restlessly as mum and the guys sat across me. I was so worried because it was so late now and we still couldn't reach Eunsoo.
" Let's just report him missing "
I said while shaking Deokhwa by his shoulder.
" Relax Taemin. We can't do that yet. We don't know who to trust".
" But we can't just sit here and do nothing. That note he received and that Sangtae person were obviously from Tiger Corp. Eunsoo is going to stand against them on his own. He is not even well "
Mingo walked over to me and gently held me by my shoulders.
" His phone is switched off so we can't track him and he could be anywhere right now. Let's give him a couple more hours and if he still doesn't show up, we'll call the police "
" For now, let's ask for the CCTV footage and see if we can find anything that can help us ". Mum said as she clung unto Taeri.
" Let's do it "
We headed straight to the receptionist and tried to explain to him that someone had run away and we needed to check the CCTV footage. He was a bit reluctant but gave in after he got permission from whoever was in charge.
We went into the security room and started going through all the records for yesterday and today. We went through the video carefully, checking for anything odd.
" Wait....rewind.....stop "
I said and leaned in closer to the screen. A few people walked into the lobby, but there was someone who stood out amongst the crowd.
" Check this guy out. He's keeping his head down and avoiding all the camera angles ". I said and pointed to the man standing at the counter.
I could just be seeing things, but there was something really off about him.
" Are you sure? I don't see anything weird"
KYUNG EUNSOO
I stood by the fence, loading the bullets into the gun. I learned against the wall, trying to catch my breath. My head was throbbing and my body was burning up. I swung the gun over my shoulder and reached up to grab the top of the fence. I could feel what was left of the stitches, rip as I pulled myself over the fence. I grabbed my abdomen tightly as I jumped over the fence and into the compound.
There was blood all over the fence and I knew I didn't have much time. I hurriedly ran behind the bushes, trying to find an entrance. I needed to make out a map of the house and find out what room he sleeps in and how many watch guards are positioned there, but my eyes were starting to roll back. I ran over to the glass door that was a few feet away from me and slid it open. I tiptoed quietly into the big, dark, open space. I could barely see and as I tried to make my way in the darkness, I stubbed my toe and fell hard to the floor. I was struggling to get back up when I felt something press the
back of my head.
" get up slowly "
LEE TAEMIN
We were all back to our room now and contemplating what to do. Mingo and I were seated on the bed while Deokhwa stood restlessly by the window just staring out of it. Mum and Taeri were in the next room.
" Let's call the cops. It's been a while now "
" Let's do it "
I pulled out my phone and started punching in the numbers.
" Uhm....everyone....I think something is wrong "
Deokhwa said with a worried look. We ran towards the window and peered out. Since our room was so high up, it was a light hard to make out the scene down there.
I squinted my eyes a little and then I saw it. There were a bunch of men lined up in the front of the building of the hospital.
" Minho can you go down the corridor and look out the window at the back of the building? "
" Yeah....okay ". He said and dashed out.
We waited quietly for Minho, with shaking legs and thumping hearts. Soon enough, he ran into the room in a frenzy.
" Ya.....we're surrounded "
KYUNG EUNSOO
I got up slowly, still trying to think of what to do. I was getting dizzy because of all the blood I've lost and my eyes were starting to go out focus. I turned around to face the person holding the gun and strained my eyes to get a good view of them. I tried to move but my body felt really heavy. At this point, I knew I was done for. I could feel the blood flowing down my body nonstop. My eyes were starting to get heavy and soon, I felt myself falling to the ground.
.........
I opened my eyes and slowly sat up. I looked around the huge, luxurious room and down to the large bed I was on. I tried to get out of the bed was immediately sent back down, by the pain that shot up my body.
" Ugh....aghh "
I groaned as I placed my hand over my abdomen. I was shirtless and my wound had been dressed. I slowly got out of the bed and turned to the corner of the room.
" You're awake. If you knew you weren't well, why did you bother coming after him? All on your own too "
I was taken aback by the woman sitting on a sofa across the room, with an armed guard by her side.
" Who are you? what do you want from me? "
" keep your voice down unless you want my husband to know there's someone in my room ".
" Your husband? Kim Sangtae? "
" Yes. Coming here wasn't a very smart move. He is a monster and he is going to kill you Eunsoo "
" How do you know my name? Are you working with him too? "
" I live in the same house with him....getting information on him is easy. I'm not working with anyone. "
" If you knew all the nasty things he has been doing all along, why didn't you call the cops or do something? If you had done something earlier, everyone would still be alive right now "
" Listen young man...Sangtae is no ordinary man. I had to think carefully and hard on how to take him out completely. He depends on his connections and power so I'm going to take those away first and then whatever happens next would be my business and responsibility. It may sound like I'm just making excuses, but every day of my life I live with that guilt of knowing I could have stopped all this if I wasn't a coward. Your coming here was a bad idea. We both want to escape from him and we we can help each other. Go back and do nothing while I take care of this myself. You're too young to deal with the consequences of the actions you're about to take.
" How do I know I can trust you? For all I know, this could be some trick he's playing on me "
I backed up a little as she turned to the guard and nodded her head towards the carpet. He pulled the thick carpet away, revealing a small door underneath.
" I've been able to get most of his partners on my side and tomorrow I'm going to hold a meeting while he is at home, to let him know he's being kicked off the food chain. I have a good number of his guards on my side also. I've gathered enough evidence and all that is left is to get him all alone, with not one supporter "
" I've come too far now and he has taken too much away from me, so I can't just let him be. I'm going to kill him "
" If you go down this door, you'll find another door that leads you to a tunnel that will take you far away from here but you will also find bombs and ammunitions. Eunsoo..if you deal with your enemy the way they would deal with someone else, then you're not different from them. Think about all the people waiting for you to go back. The ball is in your court "
I looked over at her and then back to the door. I bent down, pulled the door open and went down but not before giving her one last look.
LEE TAEMIN
I rushed over to mum's room, where I found her asleep with Taeri.
" Mum! Mum! "
Mum jumped off the bed startled, as she pulled Taeri towards her.
" What's wrong? "
" They're here. We have to go right now. Take this and change into it before you come out ". I said and handed her one of the nurses uniform we had taken from the changing room.
She patted my face a little with a worried expression on her face. I gave her a hand a little squeeze before walking out. Minho handed Deokhwa and I the other uniforms and we hurriedly put them on.
" Did you find a car key? ". I asked Deokhwa
" Yeah I did "
Mum came out with Taeri, who seemed terrified and confused. I lifted her up and put her in one of the laundry carts before dumping some clothes on her. She seemed to understand the situation, so she just stayed still while Minho tucked the only gun we had into his pocket.I heard loud footsteps down the corridor and my heart almost exploded.
" Let's go ". I said and pulled the nose mask up.
I caught a glimpse of the men, from the corner of my eye as I stepped into the elevator. I held my breath as the elevator went down. After a while, the elevator went open and we hurriedly walked into the parking lot. Deokhwa pulled out the car keys and pushed the button. The quiet parking lot was instantly filled with the noise of the car. We were running over to the car when we suddenly heard a loud bang.
I turned around and saw a group of men behind us. I pushed the cart and mum behind one the cars while Minho pulled out his gun. More shots were fired and now, I could hear Taeri sobbing. Minho turned over to them and fired several shots. Deokhwa ran over to the car with Taeri and pushed her into it.
" Taemin go to the car with mum ". Minho said
" What about you? ". I asked as I stared at him.
" I'll catch up "
I was a little hesitant but then I grabbed mum's hand and she wouldn't get up.
" Mum....come on let's go "
She gave me a small smile and shook her head.
" I'm not letting anybody do anything alone again. Go...we'll meet up you ". She said and pushed me towards the car.
I stared at her for a while before running over to the car. I went into the car and saw Deokhwa trying to calm Taeri down.
" Where are mum and Minho? ". Deokhwa said as he looked over at me.
" They'll be here soon "
There were more gunshots and suddenly, Minho jumped into the back seat with us while mum took the wheel. The car sped out of the building, with two other cars right on our tail. The streets were empty and silent as the sped down the road. We heard loud bangs as the back windshield crashed behind us.
" Everybody get down ". Minho yelled as more gunshots followed.
He pulled the gun up and turned towards the other before firing countless shots at them. After a while he crouched back down.
" We have only two shots left "
As I heard that my panic increased but I tried to keep calm. I looked over at everyone in the car and tears rolled down my face as I thought of Eunsoo who was all alone. I just want to be with the people I love and not have to worry about a thing in the world.
" I'm done with this "
I pulled the gun out of Minho's hand and turned towards the cars.
" Taemin what are you....
" Deokhwa stay down "
I aimed the gun towards the tire of the car at the front and waited for the two cars to align before firing. The car skidded in a curve, while the other car drove straight into it. The cars tumbled down the road before engulfing in flames. I let out a heavy sigh as the cold wind caressed my face.
" Eunsoo...you better be okay "