Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Becca woke up with a splitting headache. Sitting up and looking around the unrecognizable room only reminded of what happened the night before. Besides the fact that Ah Bat was lying beside her, nude “Shit.” She clutched her head as she got up and looked for her clothes.
He felt a stirring on the bed “Becca?” Ah Bat’s eyes were barely kept open “Where are you going?”
“Home.” She said shortly “Can you move?” a hand rested on her hip and the other hand pulling on her shirt “You’re lying on my shirt.”
Sitting up, he reached for her hand and pulled her onto the bed “Come on, just stay, you know you want to.”
“No, last night was a big drunken mistake.” She pushed him away and quickly put on her shirt.
“He won’t take you back.” Ah Bat reasoned.
Becca stopped at the room door as she turned “Is that a threat?”
“No, but we both know it’s the truth. You remember the way he yelled at you yesterday? How he blamed you for everything? Even your so called friends didn’t believe you.” He noticed her eyes lowering, a sure sign she was giving in “Even if you go home, what are you going to do? Go to work? You probably hate your job.”
Becca snickered “Who ever said working for a lazy rich guy was fun?”
“So stay. Be my girl, I’ll make sure you’re taken care of and you will never have to worry about money.” He seduced.
“That does sound nice…well, the money part at least.” She said wryly “But you’re a crook, what if the cops catch you? Where’s my security?”
“Don’t worry, I have friends in high places, nothing would ever happen to me.” He assured her.
Suddenly, the front door crashed open causing a thunderous sound “You spoke too soon.” Becca crossed her arms as she watched a muscled guy in a tight black t-shirt and black jeans walking in strides. His eyes were covered under a pair of dark sunglasses “Hey, Terminator!” Becca called “He’s in here.” She pointed her thumb in the bedroom.
“What the hell?!” Ah Bat grumbled while he struggled to put on a pair of jeans “Who is that?” the guy appeared at the door “Oh…Gam Gor…you scared me.” He sighed.
The guy with the cold exterior sudden reached out for Ah Bat’s hand and pulled him up “Hung Gor wants to talk to you.”
“What? Wait…what did I do? Ow, that hurts!!” he groaned.
Becca side stepped the guy and blocked his exit “Eh, he’s my bitch. You want to take him, go through me first.” She pointed to herself.
“Move.” Ah Gam growled.
Without warning, she aimed a punch at his face. He moved away but his sunglasses were not as lucky as they were thrown from his face. Becca tilted her head as a smile crossed her face “Let me give you a piece of advice, lose the glasses, it does you no justice.”
The usually cold-faced guy cracked a wry smile “Thanks.” He pushed Ah Bat away and engaged in a fist fight with Becca. With the little room they had, they were able to maneuver around the shelves and drawers. Ah Gam blocked a kick as he pointed to Ah Bat who was beginning to crawl out of his window to get away “Where are you going?!”
Becca was closer as she pulled him back onto the bed by the shirt “It’s five stories high!!”
“I don’t care! Hung Gor is going to kill me!” he backed away fearfully.
“Who said?” Ah Gam wrinkled his brows “He just wants to talk to you.”
Ah Bat’s face softened as he got up “Oh…okay. Let’s go.” He got up calmly and put on his shoes.
“Idiot.” Becca grumbled, “Well, have fun guys.” She began to walk away when Ah Gam stopped her.
“You come too.” He ordered.
“Why?” she asked hotly “I have nothing to do with him.”
“You called him your ‘bitch’.” He repeated.
“I was only kidding.” She shook her head “I have better things to do.”
Ah Gam stopped her again “Got any enemies?”
“Yeah, she’s got a gang of them!” Ah Bat butted in. She threw him a look and he quickly cowered away.
“Tell you what. If you come, we’ll make it worth your while. Maybe eliminate some annoying thorns for you?” he offered “Plus, I haven’t seen a girl fight like that in ages. We could use you on our team.”
She didn’t want to admit that she was tempted but soon her curiosity got the better of her “Okay, I’ll go. But I have a request.”
“Sure.” Ah Gam said solemnly.
“That you smile at me at least once every hour.” She crossed her arms smugly “How about it?”
“Done.” He gave her a crooked grin “That one’s free.”
*************
Luke went to work early that day, hoping to get some new ideas for the show. He had long ago lost his will to go into acting when he was declined for a part. Even with his friend’s support, he couldn’t get over one rejection. Sitting in the cafeteria, he ate lunch and jotted notes at the same time.
“Is anyone sitting here?” an unfamiliar female voice asked. Luke nodded without looking up “So, you work here?” again he nodded “Are you mute?” This time he looked up and was faced with a girl that had a smile that could bright up a room, her hair a little longer than her slender shoulders. Her eyes were bright and lively, he didn’t realize he was mesmerized until she spoke up “Wow, you are mute.” She had a teasing tone.
“Oh…no…I could talk…” he added a grin that he knew must looked goofy “I’m Luke.” He brought out a hand to the girl.
She raised her brows as her head bobbed up and down “Oh, really? Nice name. I’m Carmen.” She flashed him another smile “I just got back from New York.”
“Visiting?” he asked with interest.
“No, training to be a killer. This entertainment world can be crazy.” She sighed as he laughed “How about yourself?”
“I’ve been working here for almost a year. I have a talk show at seven at night.” He was eager to show off his status.
“Oh wow.” She was definitely impressed “Who would have guessed.”
His forehead wrinkled “I’m sorry?”
Carmen shook her head “No, nothing…are you busy?”
Luke looked up after jotting down notes “No, I just like to make it look like I’m busy so no one will bother me. Sometimes it works.” He smiled teasingly.
“Should I leave you alone then?” she began to get up.
“NO!” he said it a little loudly “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to shout. But please, sit.” He motioned as she looked at him strangely “Did you need help with something?”
Carmen shrugged “Oh, I was just wondering if you can show me around town, it’s been a while since I’ve been back to Kowloon.”
“Of course!” he emphasized “I have a couple of hours until show time, we’ll start with the subway.” He closed the book and finished the rest of his rice and chicken.
When they were standing outside the studio, Carmen turned to him “Okay, cut the crap. What’s going on? Are you on some kind of a witness protection program? What’s with the name Luke?” she crossed her arms sternly.
“I beg your pardon?” Luke asked in surprise.
“Stop that! You’re acting all polite and stuff, you know I hate that.” Carmen began “It’s only been 8 years but I still remember how you were like.” She pointed to his perfectly crisp tan shirt and brown slacks “This isn’t you.”
“Look Miss, I think you got the wrong person.” Luke began as he waved his hand.
“Oh yeah?” Carmen smiled as she reached for his hand and twisted him into a knot. He began squirming and crying for help “Come on, we both know you can fight so cut the girly cries.”
“I don’t know you, crazy woman!!” Luke cried helplessly while she continued to punch him. All he could do was block his face but she would aim for the ribs and stomach each time.
Erin was strolling towards the studio to bring Luke some bottles of water when she notice people rushing passed her. Instincts told her it wasn’t good as she pushed her way and saw that Luke was being beaten up by a girl, she seemed a bit vicious too as she aimed a kick at his face but Erin was quick to stop it “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?”
“Erin!” Luke moved behind her “She’s crazy.” He whispered.
She turned to him and pushed him aside “I’ll handle this.” Standing in a ready stance, she pushed her head up at the girl “Come on.”
“So you’re Erin?” Carmen nodded “This I have to try.” She threw a kick in her direction and Erin stopped her kick with another kick. Their punches were equally strong and each kick aimed for the weakest part of the body, the neck. It was hard to tell who would win, since they appeared to be both as strong. At one time Carmen linked her arm through Erin’s and prepared to flip her. Erin guessed her next move as she turned to link Carmen’s arm and flipped the girl over instead, spinning quickly as she kicked her at the ankle causing her to fall on her butt.
Her chest heaved up and down while her fists balled, ready to continue “More?”
Carmen groaned as she massaged her butt “No…I give up. Brad, you never said Erin could fight.” She said to Luke.
“What?” Erin straightened herself “You know Brad?” she reached out a hand to help Carmen up.
“Yeah, we went to college together, for a year or two and he was off working with some secret agent work.” She said nonchalantly.
“He told you?” Erin was surprised Brad never mentioned the girl before.
“Yup. Don’t believe me? Ask him yourself.” She pointed to Luke.
Erin turned to Luke “Um…I don’t know how to tell you this…” she lowered her head towards the girl, knowing she would have to give her the bad news.
“I’m Carmen, by the way.” She said brightly.
“Carmen…” Erin nodded with a smile “Well, Brad is…eh…”
“Is no longer here.” Luke finished. Suddenly a thought popped in his head “Because I’ve lost my memory.” He added.
“What?” Erin and Carmen said at the same time. They turned to each other strangely.
“Yeah, Erin and I were in the agency together. During a mission, I lost my balance and fell onto this pit of snakes and one of the most deadly of all bit me, right here.” He pointed to his head “The venom entered my brain and washed out all my memories. With the help of my teammates, I was able to survive but the doctors said I lost everything. I mean, I don’t even remember Erin." He said with a nodding head.
“Wow…that’s incredible.” Carmen sighed.
“Yeah, it’s something alright.” Erin narrowed her eyes at him as she crossed her arms “What? No more?”
“Oh, there’s more.” Luke agreed “If Erin didn’t spend most her time taking care of me and telling me things about my life, I wouldn’t be the same. But because I couldn’t remember my training, I could not rejoin the team. So, they gave me a new identity and I’ve been working at the radio station ever since.”
Carmen widened her eyes “Oh my God! No wonder you didn’t recognize me!!” she covered her mouth “How about you two?” she pointed at them. They shrugged carelessly “From what Brad told me before, it seemed that you two were high school sweethearts. He talked about you nonstop.” She assured Erin.
Luke noticed the saddened look on Erin’s face “If you don’t mind Carmen, we shouldn’t talk about the past. It only hurts her.” He stepped over and wrapped an arm around Erin “Poor girl, she’s gone through so much and it’s not any better that I can’t even remember my own fiancé.”
“Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry!” Carmen exclaimed sincerely “How horrible you must feel.”
Erin looked over at Luke’s hand that draped over her shoulder and then at him. He quickly moved his hand at her stare “What a shame.” She managed to say.
Carmen looked at her watch “Oh crap! I have to get back to work! See you later Brad--” she quickly covered her mouth “I mean…Luke!”
He smiled while waving goodbye to Carmen. Erin shook her head at him “What? I couldn’t tell her. Who knows, maybe she was Gor’s good friend or something. It would crush her to know that he…died.” He whispered the last word.
“Whatever Luke.” Erin walked away and picked up the bag of water “Don’t come crying to me when she finds out the truth. Bye, I hope the sky doesn’t fall on you today.” she walked away leaving him to stare at the sky. It was unusually gray that day.