Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
After a week of Elisa canceling meetings, Matt suggested that Darren and Mia try a little harder to get her attention. When he finally set up an appointment with Elisa, the couple were determined to get her attention. Darren and Mia sat outside Elisa’s office, waiting patiently for her. Well, Darren was waiting patiently at least, Mia took too many trips to the bathroom. After the third one in one hour, Darren grew suspicious as he roamed around the office looking for his fiancé. He found her peering through the file room “Mia!” he hissed while his head spun to the back just in case they were caught.
“What?” she whispered back but made no move to get out of the room.
“Get out before someone catches you!” he gasped when she pulled out a file and opened it. He grabbed it from her hand and placed it back in the drawer.
She rolled her eyes at him “Stop being such a chicken. Who cares if we get caught.”
“Ahem!” Elisa broke into their conversation.
Mia calmly stood up and walked over to her with an extended hand “Hi, Mrs. Wong, I’m Mia Lam and this is my associate Darren Chiu.”
Elisa looked at her hand but refused to shake them “I do not shake hands with thieves.” With that she turned and walked back to her office.
“Wait!” Darren stopped her “I’m sorry about invading your company’s files. Mia is just a bit curious, she means no harm. We are serious about talking to you regarding your husband’s kidnapping.”
“Haven’t you guys done enough?” Elisa asked horridly “Who knows what will happen next!”
Mia was tired of the girl’s cold attitude as she placed her hands firmly on her hips “That’s enough! No one wanted it to happen but it did. At least your husband is still alive, we lost a very good agent!” Darren raised a hand to stop her but she wasn’t finished “Just because you think you can handle this situation doesn’t guarantee you that your husband will be brought back safely. You think we don’t know about the ransom? Maybe you’ve forgotten how Michael Wu and the P.R.A. are friends.”
Elisa dropped her jaw in shock “Michael backstabbed me?”
Darren shook his head “He is concerned for your husband. He wants what the P.R.A. wants, for Darwin to return safely. He has enough faith in us to tell us what has been going on. We need for you to cooperate with us so that this will be resolved fast and no one will get hurt. You think the kidnappers would let him go after they get the money? I think you’re a bit naïve if you believe any word they say.”
“You tell her, baby!” Mia cried with pride.
Elisa looked down to the ground, she was kidding herself. How in the world would she be able to pull this out herself? She sighed while her head lifted “You’re right. I do not have the ability to deal with these kidnappers. They want 100million in U.S. dollars before they release Darwin.” She finally confessed.
Mia’s eyes practically popped out of their sockets “100…oh my gosh, this is worse than we expected.” She said to Darren.
“Can you help me?” Elisa asked desperately “I just want him back safely.”
Darren received an urgent page “Matt’s calling.” He said to Mia. She nodded when she too received the page “Mrs. Wong, we’ll keep in contact.” He promised.
The two left as they drove to the address Matt paged them to go to. When they got there, the other members of the team were already there. Everyone stood in the Conference room of Michael’s suite “What’s the big news?” Mia asked without any greeting.
Erin was holding a fax, she handed it to Mia and Darren “Looks like Darwin isn’t the only one with a secret admirer.” The paper read: ‘P.R.A. = Protecting Rich Asses’
Mia read it out loud and she was taken aback by the words “Wooh, someone out there really likes us.” She commented sarcastically.
Darren smiled crookedly “Why did they send it here?”
Michael looked up from his seat on the table “I don’t know. I guess they know something we don’t. I was hoping you guys would have the answer.”
Matt crossed his arms thoughtfully “Maybe you’re the next target.”
“Or maybe they know about our relation with Michael?” Erin observed.
“Or maybe they want us to think so hard that our brains will explode!” Mia suggested.
Brad nodded in agreement “I think Mia has a point.”
“Of course I do.” Mia nodded confirming his comment.
Matt let out a tired sigh “We’re not getting anywhere with this. If this Chris Wong guy is really behind all this, we need to know why he-”
Michael stood up as he disrupted Matt “Wait…did you say Chris Wong?”
“You know him?” Brad asked.
He nodded “He use to work for my company as a janitor. I’m not sure if he is the right person, but let me have Nora check the files.” He reached for the conference room phone and dialed her extension.
Mia nudged Erin curiously “Nora?”
She smiled at her nosy friend “Yes, Nora. She was fired by Elisa and she came over here to look for a job. Michael was kind enough to take her in after he already hired a secretary.”
“No wonder we didn’t see her over at Elisa’s office.” Mia replied “Does that mean more trouble for you?” she whispered.
“What trouble?” Erin played along as she whispered it back.
“Girls, could you pay attention to this?” Matt waved them over. They walked over and he pointed to the file that Nora brought in for Michael “This is Chris Wong?”
Michael nodded “He’s a very small guy, but I don’t know why he would want to harm Darwin.”
Ted checked the file “There’s no background check?”
Michael shook his head “Not for janitorial jobs. There are close to zero possibilities that they have any criminal records, even if they did…my company does not hold that against them. So I created a rule that there would no be background checks. I guess it’s time to update that rule.” He sighed.
“Stuck again…” Eric shook his head “I have a feeling we’ve got our guy.”
Matt nodded in agreement “Same here. To avoid from history repeating itself, I want you guys to keep a guard out for Michael. Set up security cameras around his home and follow him everywhere. Take turns for the midnight shifts, I can guarantee you the kidnappers will push their limits.”
Brad nodded to the team “Why don’t the guys follow me and get some home security devices. Girls, you stay here with Michael until we return.”
Mia frowned “Why do you guys get to do the fun stuff?” she turned to Michael “No offense.”
“None taken.” Michael nodded.
Brad smiled at Mia “Giving you two a chance to redeem yourselves.”
Erin’s expression was grim while Mia dropped her jaw “That’s low…” she shook her head at Brad. The guys laughed before they left the office.
Matt turned to the remaining three “If you guys need me, I’ll be at headquarters. I’m glad your trust in the P.R.A. is still strong.” The men shook hands.
“I have confidence in the team.” Michael said firmly. Then the girls walked out Matt.
Mia turned to Nora, a slow sly smile crossed her face as she bounced her way over to the girl “So…got fired and decided to steal someone else’s job? You like to ‘steal’ don’t you?” Mia sneered at the girl viciously.
“Excuse me?” Nora asked innocently.
“You know, taking what doesn’t belong to you?” Mia elaborated.
Erin shook her head as she pulled Mia back “What are you doing?” she hissed.
“Something you should be doing.” Mia pointed at her and returned to ridicule Nora “What’s wrong? Cat’s got your tongue?”
Julie turned to the girls strangely “Would you ladies like a cup of coffee or something?”
Erin pulled at Mia again before answering Julie’s question “No, we’re good…thank you, Julie.”
Mia wasn’t ready to give up just yet as she pranced her way over to Julie’s desk “Julie right?” the confused girl nodded “Hi, I’m Mia.” She shook her hand hastily “Do you have a boyfriend?”
“No.” Julie shook her head, not sure where the conversation was going.
“Good. If you do get one, make sure you keep him away from that girl.” She pointed directly at Nora “She’ll snap him away from right under you.” She warned.
Nora looked insulted as she excused herself and rushed to the bathroom. Mia didn’t look bothered as she stood up straight and crossed her arms. Erin let out a sigh “Mia…” she began.
“Yes, mother.” Mia teased while Julie shook her head at the girls with a small smile. She walked over to Erin and pulled at her hand playfully “Let’s go see if she’s really crying!”
Erin yanked her back harshly “Mia, leave the girl alone. You know who’s going to hear it if it goes to Brad’s ears? Me. Not you…ME.” She spelled it out for Mia.
“Oh pooh, if he’s stupid enough to fall for that ‘Woe is me’ game, then he deserves to fall for it. Now are you going with me or not?” Mia asked one last time.
She was about to answer when Michael walked out to the hallway “Erin, can you come in here a second?”
Erin nodded at Michael “Come on Mia.”
“He only asked for you!” Mia pointed out.
“I’m glad you understand, Mia.” Michael smiled at the girl. Erin reluctantly followed Michael but only before she pointed at Mia threateningly. Mia rolled her eyes and took a seat across from Julie.
But the minute Erin and Michael were out of sight, Mia ran to the bathroom. She walked in to find Nora fixing her eye makeup. She closed the door and walked over to the girl with her hands behind her back “You can fix it all you want, but the red eyed envy monster will still shine from your pupils.”
Nora rolled her eyes “I really don’t care what you have to say.”
“Oh, so are capable of standing up for yourself…but just not in front of Brad.” Mia asked. She leaned on one leg and pulled out a lighter as she played with it “I’ve seen your kind of women around and to be honest, I can see right through your transparent attitude. Pretending that you’re the victim all the time…but I have to admit, you’re a lot smarter than those that I’ve seen.”
Nora snickered, not at all threatened by Mia “What does that make you? He’s not even your boyfriend…and I don’t want your weak little boyfriend-”
“FIANCE!” Mia corrected.
“Whatever.” Nora waved her hand “I’ve got a rich boss and Brad really likes me. He’ll realize that Erin is not his type and he will come back to me…they always do.” She said darkly.
Mia raised her hands and pretended to shiver “Oooh, I’m so scared.” Her attitude was on full blast “Look Miss Thing, you think I was born yesterday? I know what you’re trying to do. It’s not going to work, Brad and Erin were made for each other. Why do you think he broke up with you?” she pulled out of her pocket a pack of cigarettes that she stole from Darren. She lit one up and placed it over her lips but never smoking it “If you know what’s best for you, you will leave my friend alone. Keep your slimy paws off of Brad and find yourself a loser.” She pointed the cigarette at Nora threateningly.
Suddenly, the door opened up and Erin stood there, red face. Mia quickly dropped the cigarette on the tile floor and stepped on it. Erin waved her hand in front of her face “Mia, since when did you smoke?”
Mia shook her head “I don’t. But I thought it would be cool to light one up. These are Darren…I’m trying to get him to cut the habit.”
“I don’t remember the last time he smokes.” Erin asked.
“Only when he’s nervous.” Mia said “I was having a very interesting conversation with my new friend here.” She pulled herself up over the sick and sat on it “Go ahead, tell her what you said earlier.” Mia pressed Nora as she crossed her legs and dangled them freely.
Nora quickly put on the victim act as she rushed over to Erin and began begging her “I’m sorry Erin. I didn’t mean to offend you…Brad is just a friend to me that’s all. I’m not planning to steal him away. Please don’t hurt me.”
Mia pulled herself off of the sink, with a look of shock, she clapped her hands slowly “You deserve an oscar for that one.” She said with pure sarcasm.
Erin turned to her friend and silenced her with a look, when she turned back to Nora, she let out a short sigh “We’re all women here. You don’t have to put on an act, save it for Brad. If you want to steal him, go for it. I dare you to.”
Nora cleared her face from any worried expressions as she nodded “Fine, but let me warn you, I’ve never lost a dare before in my life.” She turned her heels and began walking away.
“There’s a first for everything.” Erin crossed her arms, but she didn’t look at the girl.
Nora turned to stare at her while Mia looked like she just won a fight “Yeah, keep walking, bitch!” Nora’s cold stare only lasted for a few seconds before she walked out of the bathroom. Mia turned to Erin and hugged her “You were great!! Dang, girl…I didn’t know you had it in you.”
Erin laughed at Mia’s crazy outburst “Just because I don’t want to blow her cover doesn’t mean I don’t know what she’s up to. Girl’s are sneaky…the more beautiful, the sneakier they are.”
Mia frowned “Then I must be the sneakiest girl in the world.” Erin chuckled while Mia blew up with laughter.