Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
TK’s eyes darted back and forth from the mirror to the side of his car. He was acting paranoid and Ethan could sense it. He pulled up a few hundred yards from the home, just in case the team had followed him “Come on!” he grunted as he rushed around the other side and yanked Ethan out of the car.
“What do you want with me?” Ethan asked fearfully.
TK laughed, “Do you have to ask Dr. Chan?” he came upon the door and paused abruptly “Don’t try anything funny. I had a hard time earning her trust.”
“You kidnapped Erin?” Ethan widened his eyes in shock.
“No, you idiot!” TK snapped, “I don’t have time to explain, just don’t try to warn her or anything.” He opened the door and pushed him inside. The place was a two floor and it looked like one of the homes people used to film movies in. Erin was nowhere in sight and TK grew worried for a second “Erin?!” he called.
“I’m up here!” Erin replied.
TK was relieved as he walked up the steps hastily. He found her feeling the walls in the hallway “You scared me, I thought something happened to you.” He quickly took her elbow and assisted her.
“I was just getting use to the home. Did you get the food?” she was careful with each step down. The house was old so the floors creek each time a weight was put on it.
“Yeah.” He brought her safely until announcing, “Guess whom I brought to see you?”
“Who?” curiosity taking over.
TK widened his eyes at Ethan as he stepped closer “It’s me, Erin.”
“Ethan?” Erin turned to TK “Why did you bring Ethan?”
He let out a worried sigh as he took her hands in his “Erin, I know you claim that you are okay with this. But I know inside, you are hurting from being away from your friends and family. I just want Ethan to help relax your mind and help you find peace.”
She smiled slowly “You’re so thoughtful.”
“Only to you.” He nodded to Ethan “I’ll give you two some privacy.” He stepped towards the door and opened it. Instead of getting out, he closed the door pretending that he had left.
Erin let out a short sigh as she turned to Ethan with a smile “I hope he didn’t scare you. Tay is harmless but sometimes he acts really tough. Despite his worries, I’m actually fine with this lifestyle.”
TK watched Ethan with extra care and made sure he wouldn’t try anything “You like him?” Ethan asked Erin.
She tilted her head thoughtfully “I don’t know. He’s different. He knows how to take care of me and sometimes his kindness shocks me. But somewhere in my mind, I still think he wants the inheritance money, I mean if I didn’t have the power to give him all of it you think he would still be so nice to me? But maybe I’m just being too suspicious.”
“Maybe.” Ethan felt defeated. She had fallen for the enemy without knowing it. TK motioned for Ethan to continue “How about we do some hypnosis therapy?” he suggested.
She nodded in agreement “Sure. Whatever the doctor orders.”
He used the same method to bring her into a dazed mental stage. After she was successfully semi conscious TK stepped up carefully as he took a seat on one of the empty chairs “Erin, are you still upset at TK for killing Brad?” Ethan began.
Erin nodded and then shook her head “I’m not sure.” She replied dazily.
“Even if he’s willing to risk his life for you?” TK spoke up.
“He’s done too much. I can’t repay him.” Erin replied.
“Sure you can.” TK added quickly “You are by just being with him. He really cares about you Erin. No one in the world can understand him the way you do. You are his life.”
Erin was hesitant “That’s a lot of stress on me.”
“No, he’s not asking anything from you. He only wants to take care of you for the rest of his life. But right now, you guys are on the run. Everyone is looking for you and they want him dead.”
“He can’t die!” Erin cried suddenly.
TK smiled “He won’t. Do you know why he hasn’t asked you to marry him so that you two can get the inheritance money?” Erin shook her head “Because he doesn’t want to push you to do something you don’t want to do. Did you know all the food you eat is from TK’s hard earned money? He only has water and bread just to keep you healthy. If you ask me, a guy has got to be madly in love in order to starve himself.”
“That’s not fair for Tay.” Erin whispered, “If we get married, the inheritance will be his.”
“And yours.” TK added, “He loves you Erin. He only wants the best for you.”
“I have to bring her out.” Ethan interrupted. TK glared at him but he eventually nodded “Erin, it’s time.” He snapped a finger and Erin’s eyes were wide open “How do you feel?”
Erin smiled “Great.”
“Really?” Ethan asked. He saw TK tiptoed towards the door, he knocked on it lightly “Come in.” Ethan pretended to answer.
TK walked inside with a smiling voice “So, how did it go?”
Erin reached her hand out as TK took it “It was great. Ethan, you are a magician of all minds. I feel so much better now.”
“Good.” Ethan’s face was grim.
“I guess you should be heading back. Mia would be worried.” TK said with darkened eyes. Ethan had a feeling his death was near. TK patted Erin on the hand “I’ve got to drive Ethan back, I should return in 15 minutes.”
Erin nodded with a wide grin “Okay. By Ethan, thanks for everything.”
“You’re welcome. Goodbye Erin.” Ethan was saddened as he was pushed out the door. They got in the car and instead of returning him to the hospital, they drove out to a deserted lake. He came upon a short cliff before stopping the car “What are you doing?” Ethan was not prepared for the worst.
“You’ve said your goodbyes and you’ve done your job. Of course it’s time for you to go.” TK said dully. He got out of the car and popped his trunk up. Inside were a cotton material bag and a few gags. It took him a while to pull out the 40 pounds ball. TK pulled out his gun as he waved for Ethan to come closer. When Ethan did, he began gagging him up. He chained the ball on his left foot and lastly covered him in the bag. He pushed him closer to the edge “Thanks for the memories.” He laughed viciously before giving Ethan a hard kick making him fall into the lake with a loud splash. TK didn’t bother glancing back as he walked to the car and drove off.
He returned to Erin after buying some groceries from the village “Is that you Tay?” Erin asked when the door opened.
“Yeah. How about I cook dinner?” TK offered jokingly.
She laughed, “I don’t think we have a choice, could you imagine me cooking? We might have to find a new place to live.”
He walked over and took her hand “It doesn’t matter if you never see again, I’ll always be here for you.”
She smiled as she leaned into his chest naturally “I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Suddenly she moved away “Tomorrow is my parents’ death anniversary. Can you take me?”
“Aren’t you afraid they might be there waiting for you?” TK warned.
She nodded “But I have to go. All these years I did not do my duty as a daughter, I can’t stop now after I know where they are buried. Don’t worry, even if they catch me, I won’t let them get you.” She said solemnly.
It seemed to work as he nodded “I trust you.”
She smiled as her hand covered her stomach “My stomach is growling.” She laughed embarrassingly.
TK patted her on the shoulder “The food will be out faster than a flying pig!” he rushed the food into the kitchen. Her smile slowly faded as she prayed and hoped that Ethan made it home alive. She was too deep in the game to give up. They were too close. She could easily lure him to the City Hall to have arrangements for their ‘wedding’. He would easily have her complete trust. Even if he said he did, she felt he was still suspicious.
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The following morning, the two set out to the Memorial. TK’s eyes never stopped darting around as he looked for any signs of the team. Erin’s arm was linked through his as he slowly walked her up the stairs. Darren had spotted them since the moment they got out of the cab “The snake is out of the desert.” He warned his team.
Chuck and the rest of the team were not far “Okay guys, surround them. Make sure Erin is not being held hostage.”
“Yes sir.” Ted, Doug, Ryan and Becca rushed out of the van as they scurried around the back side of the hill. The steps were endless and they continued to stay out of TK’s sight since he was looking around like an owl in the night.
TK spotted the trees moving towards his left side as his head shot up. He paused and Erin noticed quickly “What’s wrong? Is someone here?” she asked.
He shook his head “No. Just a cat.” He walked her down the aisle of the top of the hill “I think we’re here.”
She nodded as she turned to the stones and knelt down “Mom, Dad…look who I brought? You remember Tay? He was Uncle Keung’s son. I’m sure you won’t forget them. Such a shame you two are not alive today to see what a righteous man he has grown to be. I’m so proud just to be his friend.”
TK was distracted but the minute Erin started talking, he turned to her with earnest eyes. He bent down next to her “It’s my honor to be your friend.”
She tilted her head “Why are you so nice to me?”
He turned to her “Because you are nice to me.”
“Is that all?” she sounded disappointed.
“What else did you want to hear?” he laughed at the expression on her face.
Erin bowed three times at the grave stones as she got up “Nothing.” She began walking away when he stopped her with his hands.
“Are you mad?” he teased.
She wiggled free from his grasp “No.” she pouted.
TK smiled crookedly “I think someone’s upset.” He pointed out “Tell me what you want to hear and I’ll tell you.”
“That defeats the purpose of something heartfelt.” Erin replied with a small smile.
“I guess.” TK noticed the movement behind a tree over Erin’s shoulder.
“I think he sees us.” Darren warned.
“He’s too close to Erin, I can’t get a shot.” Ted had the gun held up.
TK sensed something was going to happen as he ushered Erin towards the step “Come on, this place gives me the creeps. I feel like we’re being watched.”
Her smile faded “Okay.” She let him take her down the stairway.
“He’s getting away!” Becca hissed.
“Don’t let him escape.” Chuck ordered.
TK could see Darren clearly as he pulled out his gun and pointed it to Darren but decided to move his target over to Erin. Afterall, she was blind, she wouldn’t be able to see what he was doing “He’s got the gun pointed at Erin.” Darren told the others.
“Bastard!” Becca growled.
“Don’t do anything hasty.” Chuck spoke up “Let them go.”
“Chuck!” Ted disagreed.
“We don’t know if he’s holding her hostage.” Chuck sighed.
Ryan shook his head “I think she’s with him by free will. Didn’t you see the way she smiled at him? I don’t think he’s holding her hostage.”
“We don’t know for certain.” Chuck watched from the van’s tinted window as TK drove off with Erin “Come back team.”