Chapter 3
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Lorraine’s POV
I woke up at the living area the next day. I remember I fell asleep in the sofa because I waited for Seije. But I guess he didn't go home.
I glanced at the wallclock and saw it's already eleven in the morning. I heaved out a sigh. I stood up but then felt pain on my back. Maybe because I didn't get a good sleep.
I checked my phone for any message from Seije but I guess he doesn't really care about being married at all. I feel so disappointed right now. I know this marriage is not real but somehow, he should atleast act like a husband to me. He still have responsibilities because we're married, but it seems like he doesn't really care at all.
I wonder what kind of guy did I marry. I don't even know him, I only know his family because they were the one who helped me. We're just lucky that day that we're able to find him because the people on that bar knows him.
I'm already losing hope that we're gonna make this marriage work out. I don't know he's the kind of guy who likes commitment. I don't even think that he's regretting what he did to me, it's as if he's been used to it. I just hope he doesn't have someone before the incident, because I'll be forever guilty I have ruined a relationship.
I stopped in the middle of my thoughts when my phone rang. I picked up my phone and saw an unregistered number calling.
I answered it immediately, thinking that it might be Seije.
“Hello?”
[Lorraine Park..]
My forehead creased when I didn't recognize the voice. I looked at the screen of my phone thinking who's the caller.
"Yes, speaking. May I know who are you?"
[It’s nice to hear your voice,]
"Uhm, do I know you?”
I heard him chuckle, [Shaw Park, my sister-in-law.]
I was surprised, “Shaw Park? You mean, Seije's brother?" I remember I didn't see any of his siblings during our wedding so I thought he doesn't have one.
"Sorry, I didn't know he has a brother. Uhm, are you looking for him? He's not yet here," I don't know if I should tell him that his brother didn't go home last night.
[He’s really a asdfghjkl,] I didn't caught the last words he said.
"Huh?"
[Oh nothing. By the way, can we meet?]
"Huh? You mean you're visiting us today”
[Nah, not really but I just want to know you. I want to make up for not attending your wedding. It doesn't matter if my brother is not around, can I just ask for some of your time?]
I remembered I don't have any scheduled work today so I guess there's nothing wrong meeting up with him. I think Seije is not going home today too so maybe I can go out for a while.
"Sure, I don't have anything to do anyway." I smiled.
[That's good to hear. Do you want me to pick you up?]
"Ah no you don't have to, I can go alone. Where are we going anyway?"
[Will it be fine if you'll go to the mall? I heard about you being a model,]
"Ah yes, I'm not that famous so I can still go around public places."
[Alright then, see you there.] And then he hung up. I stared at my phone for a while, expecting that I might receive a call from Seije but ended up heaving out a sigh again.
I prepared a light meal for lunch before getting ready to go out. Shaw texted me the details of our meet up. We'll meet at 2 pm at the nearest mall from here. He insisted picking me up but I didn't allow him.
Tyler's POV
We were busy playing when cards when Drake came bringing a piece of paper. He put at the top of the table so we can see it.
“What's that?” We asked, looking at each other even though we already have a hint.
Drake didn't answer. He just gave us a serious look. I decided to flip the paper and that's when we saw what's written on it.
“Another name for the death list,” I read it aloud.
"Where did you get this?" Brent asked.
"I saw it at the doorstep,"
“So I guess it's from the mafia," I nodded while looking at the paper. But who's name?
As if on cue, we remembered Seije's wife. We turned to look at him. Could it be? That’s possible. The mafia cannot put any other name on their deathlist aside from the recent person that concerns us.
Seije just shot us a bored look, like he's already expecting this from the very beginning. But why does he seem to look fine? This should be alarming right? His wife is just alone at their house.
"I think you should go home now," Drake looked at him.
Seije remained still, "I don't give a damn."
"Are you serious? That girl doesn't know anything, you dragged her into this situation Seije. She's your responsibility now."
We fell in silent as we watch the two of them talk. Drake is the only one who can talk back to him like this. They were bestfriends even before us so we trust him when it comes to talking shits to Seije.
"I know you know we should always be protecting every girl from harm,"
Seije clenched his fist. He stood up and stormed out of our place. We followed him as he headed home.
This is a serious matter. We all had our loved ones' name on the mafia's death list but we already have taken over those things to make sure they will be safe. Now that Seije is married, the mafia must have seen another chance to get to him.
Right, mafia. We do not dwell with simple gangster but with a powerful underground society.
Seije is in accusation of killing a very impotant person inside the society and that is the reason why they keep on hunting us down. They've been hiring assasins to kill us but when they realized they can't reach for us, they tried hunting down our loved ones instead. So we put them into care and made sure they can't be touched by anyone.
They are continuously taking us down but what's surprising is that no matter how powerful they are, they still can't get to us. It's as if someone from inside their mission is sabotaging them and I wonder who is that and why.
Seije immediately went inside the house as soon as we arrived. We followed him but then saw him murmuring curses while holding another piece of paper. He threw it on the floor so I picked it up.
I went out with your brother. I'm sorry I don't know your number that's why I can't hit you a message. I'll be safe, take care!
Thank God it's not from the mafia. We could have been frantically searching for her right now if it's the mafia.
But then she's with Shaw. That dumbass can really manage to get into Seije's skin.
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We've been waiting for almost two hours now infront of their house and yet there's no Lorraine coming. Where did that asshole take her anyway? How can he date his brother's wife? He really loves playing with his brother, he always loved seeing him pissed.
After a few more minutes, a red Bugatti veryon parked infront of us. No doubt that this is Shaw's car. He really has the guts to show his face to us now.
Seije walked towards the car. He pulled his brother through the car when he opened the door, "Where the f**k is my wife?"
Shaw gave us a grin, "Oh, I thought you don't care?"
“I'm asking you where is my wife, don't make me punch your goddamn face Shaw."
But I guess he was really born to piss Seije. He resulted landing on the floor when Seije couldn't contain it anymore.
Seije opened the passenger's door and there we saw Lorraine sleeping peacefully. Seije sighed, he carried her into his arms.
“I like her,” said Shaw, wiping the blood from his lips.
Seije glared at him. "Your life's already a mess Shaw, don't make me f*****g wrap it down for you."
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