Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Mia was in the emergency room for over an hour before the surgeon came out “Who is the family of Mia Lam?”
Darren quickly got up “I’m her husband, how is she doctor?”
“I’m afraid I have some bad news.” The distinguished doctor took off his glasses “Your wife was six weeks pregnant. Her fall caused the uterus to rupture, crushing the fetus. We were able to revive your wife but the fetus could not be saved. She is very weak right now but I’m sure she wouldn’t mind a familiar face or two.” Nodding sadly, he turned to leave.
Becca stood by the door, afraid to come near Mia. Her eyes closed, she looked peaceful and pale “What are you doing here?” Darren asked when he came in with Erin to see Mia “Haven’t you done enough?” She lowered her head in shame “Look at her!”
Erin calmed him with her hand “Darren…Becca, I think you should leave. Before Doug sees you.”
“You blame me too?” she asked hurtfully.
“I’m not the one to point fingers, but I think—” Erin began explaining.
“But you hold me responsible?” Becca asked tearfully “I didn’t mean for this to happen.”
“It’s a little too late for that.” Darren replied curtly “Get out now. I don’t want to use force.” He walked towards Mia’s bed.
“I…I guess I was stupid to think I had real friends.” Becca’s face reddened as she pointed at them “You guys better watch your backs, Rebecca Heung won’t let this go easily.” Spinning on her heels, she ran out of the hospital in tears.
Erin sighed as she moved her attention to Mia “I’d never guess it turned to this.”
“Maybe she’ll think before she acts next time.” Darren grumbled. Taking his wife’s hand as he cradled it to his face “Mia…” he whispered, afraid he would startle her.
At the sound of his voice, her eyes fluttered open “Darren…” her throat was hoarse. She patted his hand, which was now squeezing hers “I’m fine. They couldn’t save our baby.”
“I’m sorry, I didn’t know…” he began.
“It’s not your fault.” Mia pushed herself up and Erin quickly was by her side to help her “Hey, I didn’t see you.” She smiled through her pale white lips.
“You only have eyes for Darren.” Erin kidded.
Mia grinned “Don’t be jealous, you’ll always be my favorite girlfriend.” Winking as she leaned in closer “Don’t tell Reina that.”
“I promise.” Erin smiled “How…how did they…you know.” She nodded to her stomach.
Mia looked down “Oh…how they got the fetus out?” She dazed away “I don’t remember, I just remember hearing a big machine that sounded like a vacuum. But I hear they suck the fetus out when they have to perform an abortion…so I assume…”
“Ew…stop.” Erin grimaced. She nodded at Darren “You’re making him pale.”
“Well you asked.” Mia rolled her eyes.
“You know who would get a kick out of that story?” Erin asked with a sly grin.
“Doug.” Mia laughed and quickly held her stomach “Crap, that hurts.”
Erin smiled “I’ll go fetch him, he’s probably dying to see you.”
Mia looked at Darren with a tilted smile “What?”
“I’m here for you…emotionally.” He added.
“Don’t get all girly on me.” Mia sighed, “I have enough girlfriends. I mean Doug is like two in one.” Darren laughed causing Mia to laugh too “Oh…this is hard.” She clutched her stomach in pain.
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Becca returned to Midnite, hoping to meet up with her friends but they had long ago left. Approaching the bar, she called for a few hard shots. God knows she needed to forget that night. By the sixth shot, her eyes were blurry and she could barely talk straight. Her head moved to the guy sitting a few seats from her “You again?!” she pointed at Ah Bat with her empty shot glass.
He nearly stumbled off his chair “What do you people want from me?!” he cried.
“Don’t cry you big baby…I’m not here to take you back. I don’t even work for the team anymore.” She snickered “Thanks to you.”
Ah Bat moved next to her “What happened?”
“Apparently…Mia was pregnant.” Becca began “She lost the baby and they are blaming me for it.”
“But I was the one that pushed her…” he said slowly “You’re not gonna kill me are you?”
Becca waved her hand at him nonchalantly “No, I don’t need to. My life can’t get any worse…can it?”
“Hey, it’s not your fault. Who cares what the hell they say? And that stupid husband of yours…he’s not worthy of you.” Ah Bat used his famous kiss butt technique on her.
Maybe she was in need of attention because it worked “Thanks…actually, it’s ex-husband now. We’re divorced…I guess it’s for the better. He never did appreciate me.” She nodded and slowly began to cry “Stupid ass!! Jerk!! Get me another shot!!” she pushed the cup over the counter at the bartender.
Ah Bat shook his head at the guy “She’s had enough.” Getting up as he reached around her waist “Come on, you’re going home.”
“Your home?” Becca asked with a goofy grin as she leaned onto his shoulder.
“Sure, if you want.” He smiled seductively “Come on.” They rode back together in a taxi and he supported her all the way up to his apartment “Wow, you’re heavy for a skinny gal.”
“Thanks!” Becca blurted out and burped at the same time. Covering her mouth, she began giggling uncontrollably “This is fun!” she spun in circles when the door opened and fell to the ground after the third turn.
“Be careful.” Ah Bat bent down to help her up, he brushed away the dirt on her sleeve.
She looked at him with wanting eyes “I haven’t been cared for this much in a long time. Why doesn’t anyone want me?”
“He doesn’t know what he’s missing, that’s all. Forget about them, they never liked you to begin with.” Ah Bat said.
“Really?” she asked.
“Yeah, Mia said it one time when your back was turned. To be honest, it serves her right!” he lied openly “Can I tell you something else?” Becca nodded “Since the moment that I met you, I had a mad crush on you. I love women that can take charge and handle a man with force.”
Becca laughed, “You’re lying!”
He shook his head vehemently “No, I’m dead serious. Sure it seemed that I was annoying and stuff but…I really liked you.”
She had not heard words like that since Doug last said it and it seemed she had to teach him how to say it right. Her heart fluttered when she felt his warm lips touch hers. They quickly fell into a passionate kiss and he began peeling off her clothes with force. Somehow they stumbled into the bedroom and continued to kiss and grope each other. Her mind was blank, all she wanted was to feel loved. Regret never crossed her mind as she fell into his thrusting motions. When he was finished, he laid next to her with an arm draped around her bare waist. Becca smiled with satisfaction, it was nice to feel a man’s arm around her.
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“So they sucked it out?” Doug asked for the tenth time after he snuck in the rest of the group into Mia’s resting room.
“Yes!” the group cried at once.
Mia grabbed her head “Too many jinx…who to choose?” she pointed around the group.
Jenna laughed, “I was thinking the same thing.”
“So boss, what do we do next?” Mia asked Devin, she was ready to get back on her feet.
The group turned to Luke and Erin “We’ll leave.” She nodded to Luke.
“No!” Reina said as she held her back “Devin, can she stay?”
He nodded with crossed arms “Sure. If she agrees.”
“No, I’m not with the team.” Erin said stubbornly.
Mia sighed “Oh come on! You know you want to come back. Just stay Erin, for me…a dying woman. I just lost my unborn kid, pity me, please!” she begged.
“Mia, you’re not dying.” Erin turned her head “Its okay guys, personally, I’m tired of this lifestyle. I kinda like my life now. I can do what I want, my life’s not in danger everyday. I suggest you all retire early too.” Smiling at the group as she turned to Luke “Come on.”
The minute they disappeared, Jenna turned to Devin “Uncle, are you really letting her go? All our hard work.”
He turned his head to Ryan, who quickly looked away “You know, Ryan?”
The young agent nodded “I want her back as much as the rest of you but we can’t use these sneaky tricks to get her mad. She’ll never give in. I know Ga Jei, she takes soft not force.”
“Maybe if Mia and I talk to her.” Reina began.
“No, you’ve tried it already. She’s just going to grow more obligated to come back.” Devin reasoned “I want her to come back admitting that she WANTS to come back.”
“That’s practically impossible.” Mia said “You know how stubborn she can be, she’ll never admit defeat….unless…”
“What?” Darren asked, “You have a plan?”
“It’s farfetched but I think if Devin is willing, it will work.” Mia smiled.
“Somehow, I find that smile deceiving.” Jenna narrowed her eyes.
“I still want to hear it.” Devin nodded firmly.
Mia clasped her hands together “It’s simple really. Kneel down in front of her and apologize, she’ll give in definitely.” She finished.
“Kneel?” Doug asked “Yeah right, she’d probably kick him while he’s down. Maybe if Ryan did it…” he laughed.
The group turned to Ryan, who raised his hands in defense “Nuh uh! I’m not kneeling. I promised Shelly that the only woman I would ever kneel to would be my next wife and I don’t plan on marrying Ga Jei…” he winced “Ew…that sounded bad.”
“But didn’t you kneel to Erin when you and Shelly got married? I mean tradition and stuff, you had to pour her tea.” Mia asked.
“Don’t get all technical.” Ryan shook his head “No…I won’t do it.”
“Come on! It’s easy!” Jenna exclaimed, she quickly knelt down in front of Ryan “See, how easy it is?”
Ryan pulled her up by the arm “Don’t do that!”
“Don’t you want her back?” Jenna pleaded.
“Jenna, don’t force him.” Devin shook his head “We’ll just let nature take it’s course. Now then…Ah Bat…” the team discussed the next steps until the nurse came in to kick them out.