020
Ken noticed Lea becoming overly focused on work.
Lea
Y-yeah. Sorry, did I do something wrong?
Ken
You look like you're distracted by something.
Lea
I don't think I understand.
Ken
Its like you're acting. Wearing a mask, pretending to be okay. But you look like you're pondering over something.
Ken flashed a re-assuring smile.
Ken
Can you please tell me?
Lea
I will. After work. Thank you.
Ken lightly poked Lea's forehead.
Lea touched the area where Ken poked and smiled.
After closing the cafe, Ken asked that Lea sit on the bar stool.
Ken
Let's talk about it over dinner.
Ken took out two plates of napolitan pasta and opened some wine.
Lea
Did you make this Dad?
Ken
Yeah. Tinkered a few ingredients for a better taste.
She took a bite and it was like a festival in her mouth.
Lea
Oh. My. God. This is so good.
Ken
Care to tell me what's wrong?
Lea
How'd you know my mind was somewhere else?
Ken
Its kind of hard to tell, gut feeling i guess.
Ken
Don't evade the question.
Lea
The orphanage that kept me is in danger.
Lea
Someone's trying to buy the land and demolish the institute.
Lea
Goons tried to kidnap one of the children currently residing there.
Ken
Would you like to take some time off work then?
Lea
No. But I will go home there for the meantime.
Lea
Its just one stop bus ride from here anyway.
Ken
Don't over exert yourself.
Ken
Carrying the burden alone can only do you no good.
Ken
You have me. Don't hesitate to ask if you need help.
Ken
When I mean help, anything.
The way Ken reiterates his words gave Lea the idea that maybe he knows her dark side.
Instead of keeping her guard up and alert, the thought made Lea feel at ease.
On her way home, Lea texted Zeke.
Zeke
[I miss you already.]
Lea
[Call me when you got home.]
Lea
[I also want to see your face.]
Lea
[Its too late in the evening. Would you be fine?]
Zeke
[I can always sleep at your place]
Lea paused for a moment and think.
Lea
[Okay. Stay with me tonight.]
Zeke stared at his phone's screen.
He tried to read the text again.
Zeke
[Are you playing me right now?]
Zeke
[Just so you know, you can't take it back now.]
Lea
[wasn't planning to. I'll see you home then.]
Zeke entered Lea's apartment for the first time and his heart is beating on his ears.
Lea instructed that she left the door open as soon as he's near the area.
Zeke walked slowly, tiptoeing on an unfamiliar environment.
Zeke
Yeah. Butler Tiu's scouting the area.
Zeke
Also put a few guards here and there just to be sure.
Lea
Isn't that a little overkill?
Zeke
Wouldn't want to risk anything right now.
Lea patted the space beside her on the rug.
Zeke sat beside her, hugging her as soon as she's within arm's reach.
Lea
We're too attached now.
Zeke
Is that such a bad thing?
Lea told Zeke what happened.
Zeke
Why do these things keep happening?
Lea
Don't know. Maybe its just the way things are.
Zeke
Can you promise me that you'll be safe?
Zeke planted a kiss on Lea's forehead.
Zeke
I'm thinking on assigning a personal guard for you.
Lea
No. I can take care of myself.
Zeke
This is not for you Honey.
Zeke
Its for me. For my peace of mind.
Lea
So its okay that you leave me with a man that follows me everywhere?
Zeke
not everywhere.. you know.
Lea
Eh, but what if someone in guise of a woman attempts to harm me when I go to the bathroom?
Lea
I'm fine. I will definitely ask for your help when I'm really in a bind.
Lea
But for now, just having you here with me makes me feel that I'm in the safest place.
Zeke
You're making me crazy.
Zeke
By the way, the commercial will be launched tomorrow.
Zeke
Hey. Its our first work together. I asked for a copy actually.
Zeke
Cause we don't have any pictures together yet.
Lea
That's cause you're not allowed to.
Lea
Who knows who'll flip a switch when someone leaks that you're off the market.
Zeke
How I wish this industry can be forgiving about their idol's love life.
Lea
It's an occupational hazard honey.
Lea
Just know that I'll be here when things go downhill.
He kissed and held her as if she's a delicate treasure.
In the back of Zeke's mind, he felt as if Lea's going to just disappear without a trace.
The thought mortifies him.
So he wants to hold her as much as he can.
The next night, Lea went directly to the basement where they're keeping the suspect.
Lea
Did he say anything yet?
Lea
What have you tried so far?
Amy
We tried bribing him, reverse psychology. threaten him. verbal attacks. We didn't feed him anything.
Lea
Why are you being a softie?
Den
Y-you don't expect us to physically harm him right?
Lea
Why are you hesitating? You've killed too many to be scared of one sh*t.
Den
N-noona they were orders from Lady boss. w-we don't kill just because we want to.
Lea
That mind set will kill you in turn Den.
Lea kicked the door open.
The man was sitting there, pokerfaced.
Lea
So you're the little f*cker who tried to mess us up.
Lea
Listen to me, if you fess up now, I'll kill you faster and make sure you feel no pain at all.
The man looked at Lea and his heart accelerated as he saw the menacing look from Lea's eyes.
Kidnapper
Y-you c-can t-try.
Lea did not hesitate to stab his hand with a knife.
Lea
One down. I still have plenty on knives here. I wonder how long can you keep your mouth shut.
Lea
After all, you know full well that you might experience this when you signed up for that boss of yours right.
Lea
This might be a fun night after all.
While Lea's warming up to get crazy, Den and Amy trembled as they watch.
Den
Ha?! You were with her the longest.
Amy
Yeah. but even I know that aside from the team missions, Lady boss also gave her solo ones.
Amy
Yeah. The really dirty ones.
Amy
I can't believe she didn't even hesitate to stab his hand like that.
Den
I was so shocked that I fear my heart's gonna jump out of my chest.
Amy
Boss, tell us what's up with her.
Dianne
I guess you can say I created a monster.
Den
Monster is kind of an understatement.
Amy
Now the rescue mission made sense.
Dianne
Amy, the speed of Den's rescue still bugs you right?
Dianne
Its because Lea doesn't hesitate.
Den
Because when you hesitate, you're prone to mistakes?
Dianne
Yes. I'm afraid I trained Lea to me merciless. Tainted her at such a young age.
Amy
So the rumor that she's a killing machine is true?
Dianne
It is. So something like a rescue mission was just a past time. I can tell that she didn't need you then, but played hooky cause she's not motivated.
Amy looked at Lea who's having the time of her life torturing the man.
Amy
Does she even feel anything as she do those things right now?
Dianne
Does she look like a monster to you?
Amy
But seeing her makes me feel lonely.
Amy
We were all abandoned children here from the start, but just what is it that drives her crazy like this?
Dianne
We don't know what's inside her mind, but I do know one thing.
Dianne
She loves us more than herself cause we are her only family.
Lea
Your plea fall on deaf ears.
Lea
Those people you see outside, they tried to ask you nicely.
Lea
But you refused to cooperate.
Lea
I am the one they call when things don't go well.
Lea
Its unfortunate that they had to call me.
Lea showed another knife, pretending to embed it in his thighs this time.
Kidnapper
I'll t-talk!! Please.
Kidnapper
I-I won't! I'll tell the truth!
Lea waved her hand to ask the three of them to come in.
Amy
You should've cooperated from the start.
Kidnapper
P-please, keep that woman away f-from me.
Dianne
We can't. She's the only one who made you talk, so we need her.
Kidnapper
I don't who but a man named John contacted me. H-he asked me if I-I wanted some cash.
Kidnapper
I needed the money so I agreed.
Den
What did he want you to do exactly?
Kidnapper
H-he a-asked me to abduct o-one of the kids because t-the kids here are orphans.
Kidnapper
H-he said t-they c-can sell t-them as s-slaves.
The man winced in pain as another knife enters his other hand.
Kidnapper
He said to kill every children so the orphanage would cease its purpose!!!! Aaarrrggghhhhh
Kidnapper
PLEASE!!!!!! IT HURTS!!!!!
Den and Amy couldn't believe it.
Amy
How could you still lie to us?!
Lea
Because you two are kind. This f*cker thought that he can appeal to your good conscience and ask for his life.
Amy
Ha?! You're not scared of us?! We can end your life right here, right now!!!!
Lea
Any idea who's behind this yet?
Dianne
She's been asking persistently so it only makes sense.
Lea
Where can I find John?
Kidnapper
I don't know where he lives. I just know that he w-works at Tang Enterprise.
Kidnapper
I swear that's all I know!
Lea
Of course. You wouldn't want to lie to me again cause it hurts right?
Lea knocked him unconscious.
Dianne took a deep breath and pondered about what to do next.
Lea
So, who's been messing with you?
Dianne
Its a little complicated.
Lea
And you think I give a damn?
Lea grabbed Dianne's collar.
Lea
You know how precious this place is for me. And your hesitance almost harmed the kids.
Den
Noona! Let the boss go.
Lea slammed Dianne's back into the wall.
Amy and Den tried to separate them but Lea was too strong for them.
Dianne gave a smile full of regret.
Dianne
You really became too strong.
Lea
What's with that face?
Dianne
For putting them in danger.
Lea gripped Dianne's clothes tighter making her grasp for air.
Feeling weak on her knees, Dianne knelt.
Lea
If you're going to apologize, do that after I'm done getting mad at you.
Lea
Its unfair that you do that everytime I get mad.
Dianne
Well. *cough* You aren't the type to calm down easily. I don't want to be the subject of your wrath because I just got my collagen treatment done.
Dianne
I'm fine. Don't worry.
Den was seething with anger and attacked Lea out of blind rage.
Lea snapped him out of it by punching him first.
He stumbled and fell on his back dramatically.
When he realized what he had done, Lea was in his face.
Lea
I guess this is your first time seeing Boss like that.
Lea pats his head gently.
Lea
I'm always the one who wakes Boss when she's feeling weak, and scared, and cowardly and hesitant. Sorry for scaring you but that's just how the Boss and I got each other's back.
Assistant Ye
S-sorry madam but it looks like John had a bit of trouble.
Yeri
How hard is it to do your jobs well?!!
Yeri took her anger out of the things in her office.
Yeri
That damn Dianne just keeps getting in my way!!
Yeri dialed her phone called someone.
Yeri
I need to dispose someone. I don't care how much. Just do it!
Comments
Anonymous
Psycho Lea is refreshing! Love that!
2020-06-12
4
Pistachio
Damn! Lea got no chill! 🔥🔥 I want more!! 🤪
2020-06-12
4