Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Guest Star:
Jessica Hsuan – Naja Lu
Aaron Kwok – Ted Kwong aka Libra
The following morning, Erin woke up earlier than usual. She couldn’t sleep in a foreign bed not to mention, her mind was somewhere else. She walked to the kitchen to get some coffee and found Mia and Darren talking. She was giggling like a girl with a crush, Erin was about to walk away because she didn’t want to disturb them when Mia saw her “Erin!” she rushed over to her friend “I was just talking about you.” Her smile was natural and so full of life that it made Erin smile in return.
“What about?” she asked with interest.
“Bad things.” Darren narrowed his eyes at her.
Erin’s smile faded “I don’t know why I don’t like you.” She rolled her eyes with sarcasm and prepared to leave when Mia pulled her back again.
“He means well…I promise. I mean, now that we have proof Darren has nothing to do with the drug deal, shouldn’t you guys try to get along?” Mia gave her the most innocent puppy eyes.
“Sure, as long as he doesn’t come near me from 3 feet.” Erin warned.
“Ahem!” Dennis stood in front of them with a smile “I thought I was the early bird.”
Mia smiled “Good morning. I couldn’t sleep that well.”
“Me too.” Erin sighed “This mission is taking longer than I anticipated.”
Dennis nodded in agreement “Why don’t you go wake up Brad, he’s still sleeping.”
“Why me?” Erin asked when he looked at her directly.
Mia laughed “Honey, everyone knows it but him. Just go, it’ll give you guys a chance to chat.” She urged.
Erin’s face blushed over as she mumbled something but took her chance to escape the knowing stares. She stood in front of his room ready to knock when Ted’s voice broke her concentration “Good Morning, Erin.”
She spun around to face him “Morning.” She nodded with a smile.
“Where’s everyone else?” he asked questioningly “I’m a little lost in this place. I had no idea there were separate rooms for us.”
“Neither did I.” Erin smiled “We’ve never been asked to stay at the headquarters before. Most of them are in the kitchen. I was just going to wake Brad up.”
Ted’s eyes moved over Erin’s shoulder “I don’t think you need to.”
She turned and found Brad nodding at them “Have you seen Andrew?”
Erin frowned “He’s not in his room?” Brad shook his head “We should tell Dennis.”
The three of them walked out to find the other three walking towards the conference room “Andrew is missing.” Brad announced.
Dennis nodded, his smile fading “I know. I heard him leaving the place last night. He left behind the badge.” He pulled it out of his pocket to show everyone.
Mia shook her head sadly “You’re going to let him get away?”
Dennis let out a sigh before walking into the conference room “He feels bad about what happened, I think it’s his way of resigning.” When everyone took their seats, he smiled at the group “On the good side, we were able to save the two victims. Mr. Chiu, welcome to our humble headquarters. I’m sure Mia has filled you in on our history.”
“Please call me Darren.” He looked around the table with a grin “Thank you all for saving my life. I understand the rules very well, I will never speak of P.R.A. until the day I die.” He promised.
“I’m afraid it won’t be that easy.” Dennis took his seat and leaned back on the chair “You see, Darren. Reina is targeting you, which means you are not safe since you are the only one that can prove your own innocence. If we come out then the P.R.A. is fully exploited, it can never happen. She probably already has a plan to overturn you and get the cops to go after you for the drug dealing.”
Darren shook his head, it was the first time he had no control over anything “What should I do?”
“Stay under our watch. We promise to protect you until this case is resolved. In the meantime, I want everyone to do as much research as they can on Reina. Find out her whereabouts and her sister’s too. For all we know, the two of them are planning to blow up Darren’s company.” Dennis said with control.
“Can I protect Darren?” Mia asked with a grin.
Darren laughed “I wouldn’t mind that. But I have to warn you all, I have been training with a personal martial arts master. I think I will be able to pin you down.” He winked at Mia.
She giggled like a schoolgirl “Is that a dare?”
Dennis shook his head with a smile “No, Mia as strong and quick as you can be, I have a better person in mind.”
“Ted?” Mia suggested “Oh no…Brad, he’s definitely the candidate.”
Again, Dennis shook his head “Erin, this is your job.” He turned to her solemnly.
She was sitting quietly until he mentioned her name, she snapped her head up “What?” she wasn’t sure if she heard right. She’s made herself clear so many times that she disliked the guy, why would he put her in that situation?
“You will be in charge of protecting Darren.” Dennis repeated his order.
“I object.” She shook her head firmly.
Darren was enjoying the moment too much as he got up and leaned over the table where Erin was sitting. He propped himself on his elbows and stared at her with teasing eyes “What’s wrong? Afraid you might fall for me?”
Erin’s head did not move but her eyes darted over to his with a look of vengeance “You’re too close.” She threatened.
Mia, who was sitting next to Darren reached out and pulled him by the shirt “Shh…” she quieted him while he chuckled, his eyes still staring at Erin. Their hatred seem to be building up by the day “Don’t pester her.” She hissed.
“Am I wrong?” Darren asked snottily.
Erin snickered “Hmph! You keep dreaming. I don’t have to explain anything to you.” She snarled, but when she turned back to Dennis, her eyes softened “I have my reasons.”
“What are they?” Dennis inquired.
“I’ve told you before. I don’t like the guy. If you’re asking me to protect him, you’re asking me to lead him in the bear’s mouth. Because frankly, I don’t give a damn what happens to him.” Erin said coldly.
Darren laughed with amusement while Mia was concerned “Erin, why do you hate him so much?”
Erin sighed for the sake of her friend “I don’t hate him…we just don’t click. I don’t want to pressure myself into anything hasty. Because I won’t make good decisions, what if I’m on the job and suddenly he pisses me off with his face and I accidentally kill him?”
She was over exaggerating and everyone knew it, she would never hurt an innocent person “Erin…Dennis must have a good reason why he chose you to protect Darren.” Brad knew better.
Dennis nodded with a smile “That’s why Brad’s the captain. My reason is simple, who can provoke Reina to come out of her hole? Two people that she personally despises the most. At the same time Erin is quick enough to protect both Darren and herself from harm. That way, we can all give Reina a little surprise.”
Mia nodded with an impressed grin “You’re good…”
“Needless to say.” Dennis laughed but stopped when he turned to Erin “I don’t want to pressure you, it’s a dangerous stunt we’re pulling. But I want you to accept willingly, the P.R.A. specifically said they do not want to push anyone to do anything they don’t want to do.”
Erin shook her head “No, it’s okay. I’ll do it.” It was something she was born to do.
Dennis nodded “Great, let’s get planning.”
Everyone was about to get up when Darren let out a long sigh, the group stopped in their process to look at him “What is it Darren?” Mia asked with a tilted grin.
“Another girl I have to fight off.” He shook his head teasingly at Erin who looked ready to attack. He walked around the table and broke into her three feet rule “But I’m warning you, I only have eyes for Mia.” He turned to Mia with a wink that made her blush. The others laughed and walked out leaving Erin and the love birds.
Erin rolled her eyes in his face “Please, I haven’t had breakfast and I feel like I’m going to throw up my dinner.”
Darren titled his head and narrowed his eyes “You know…” he began but his mouth was quickly covered by Mia’s hand.
“Ehh…he’s just kidding.” Mia turned to Darren “Aren’t you?” suddenly she yanked back her hand and wrung it out in disgust “You licked my hand?!” she made a face while wiping her hand on his shirt.
Erin flicked her brow upwards while pointing to Darren “Mia, you’d be stupid if you let this sly boy go. Really, he’s a keeper.” She insisted but the sarcasm tone in her voice could not be missed.
“Better than not having the guts to tell a guy you like him.” Darren quipped just as quick as her snappy comments.
Erin widened her eyes at Mia “You told him?!!” she lowered her voice when she realized she was screaming. Mia backed away slowly but Erin was not letting her off the hook as she reached out and gripped onto her arm “I can kill you right now.” She threatened through gritted teeth.
Mia turned her head from side to side hoping that Brad would walk in so she would be free, Darren definitely could not help her “Erin, calm down…” she coaxed gently.
“I am!!” Erin raised her voice while her wild eyes told Mia otherwise.
Darren noticed Erin’s serious tone as he quickly intervened “Hey…don’t hurt her. She’s not to blame, if you had the guts….” He began to fade off when Erin threw him an evil eye while Mia pulled at his arm for him to be quiet “What? I’m not afraid of her!” he announced too loudly.
“Great, I’ll kill you too.” Erin smiled evilly while she took a step towards him.
The two clinged onto each other as they backed away slowly “What now?” Mia muttered.
Darren turned to her but continued to step backwards “I’ll bite her and you knock her unconscious.” He suggested in a kidding manner.
Mia hit him on the arm “Stop messing…she’s really upset. I told you not to say anything.” She whispered.
“What are you guys doing?” Brad’s voice broke the tension causing a sigh of relief from Mia and Darren. They rushed over to him with a nervous laugh “Picking on poor Erin?” he asked with a scolding tone.
Darren muttered under his breath “No one can pick on her.”
“What?” Brad asked in confusion.
Mia grabbed onto Darren’s arm “Nothing, we’re gonna go get some breakfast now…bye!” the two little demons ran out before Erin could get a chance to follow.
Brad tilted his head thoughtfully “What’s with them?” he wondered to Erin. She shrugged without saying a word.