Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
The meeting was called by Devin but he wasn’t there even when Mia and Darren were the last to show up in the conference room “Wow and we thought WE were late.” Mia said.
“Wasn’t he the one the that called the meeting?” Doug pointed out.
Erin snickered “He’s probably still home sleeping.” After she finished her comment, the door slammed shut. They turned to see Devin holding a file in his hands.
“Contrary to rumors, I have been here since six this morning.” Devin flicked a brow especially at Erin.
Mia whistled “Six? Boss, you need a new life.”
“Thank you Mia, I haven’t noticed.” Devin laughed as he nodded to Matt “Why don’t you announce it.”
He smiled and stood up “I know it’s been a while but Devin and I agreed that we need a new member.”
“Another one?” Mia asked in shock “Aren’t we enough for you?” her voice quivering playfully “Have we not satisfied you?”
“Disturbing... but touching.” Matt looked at her strangely “Anyways, her name is Carmen Hui.” Turning to the plasma television, he pressed the control in his hands and appeared her picture “Twenty eight years old and two black belts in Taekwondo and Kickboxing.”
Mia leaned towards Doug “She can kick your ass.”
“She’s got an extensive background in bodyguard work and even went to college with Brad for a few years before Joe recruited him.” Matt explained.
Tilting her head, she looked at the picture of the brilliant smile “Hey Reina, doesn’t she remind you of someone?”
Reina nodded with a smile “Naja. I noticed when I first saw her picture. But she has shorter hair and her eyes are brighter. My sisters’ were always sad. I don’t know about you guys but I like the idea of having another female on board.”
“I disagree.” Erin voiced out clearly.
“Why?” Devin asked curtly.
“We don’t know her background.” She answered shortly, eyes sharpening at Devin.
“It’s clean. No felonies, not even a single parking ticket.” Devin answered with crossed arms, obviously daring her.
Jenna turned to Erin with a sympathetic look “Is this because of Luke?”
“What does Luke have to do with her?” Darren questioned.
“Nothing.” Erin insisted, “I just don’t think this girl has a good motive for joining. I’ve met her and we even fought briefly, she’s well trained but I don’t think—”
“Request denied.” Devin cut in “Now if we have no more questions about the new girl, I will bring her in tomorrow to meet you guys…” he faded when Erin stood up and began walking out “Where are you going?” he demanded.
She didn’t bother turning “If my voice can’t even be heard, why should I bother staying for the whole meeting?”
“This meeting is not over. Take your seat, Erin.” Devin commanded.
She spun her heels at him “I am NOT your dog to command.” Opening the door, she left the room.
“Not again…” Mia muttered to Darren.
He quickly stood up before Devin had a chance to say anything “I’ll get her.” Devin nodded hesitantly.
Doug spun in his swivel chair “Wow, Luke is right. You two need to get laid.” Mia and Jenna giggled in response “Why don’t you just get it over with so we could stop all this fake tension you build?”
“It takes two.” Devin replied with a grim smile.
Mia quickly shot her hand up “I have an idea. Slip her a viagra pill and she’ll be yours willingly. Trust me it works.” She winked.
“She is speaking from personal experience.” Reina added with a laugh.
“Poor Darren.” Ryan sighed.
“Yeah, he didn’t know what hit him.” Doug cracked.
Darren caught up with Erin in the hallway “Erin. Stop!” he cried when she ignored his calls.
Finally, she halted and turned to him “Don’t Darren, I don’t need someone to tell me that I’m wrong. I hear that enough from him.”
He smiled gently “I wasn’t going to say that. I just want to hear your explanation. Why are you suspicious of this girl?”
Calming her voice as she explained “She mistaken Luke for Brad and apparently knew about the team years ago. But according to P.R.A. rules, we weren’t supposed to talk about the team and its operations. I know Brad is not the type to break rules. Luke has an apparent crush on her so he made this bogus story about how he lost his memory and for his protection, the team decided to give him a new identity.”
“And she fell for that?” Darren asked in surprise “She sounds more naïve.”
“Or a good actor. What if she is working for our enemy? What if she knew that Brad is dead and Luke is his twin brother, using her charms to get Luke to believe her? All I know is Joe would have done more research on this girl.” She huffed angrily.
Darren nodded in agreement “I admit that Joe was more careful but my gut is telling me to trust Devin too. They just run their business differently, both have great views. Maybe you are just use to Joe telling you everything. He trusted you and Brad the most, could it be that you’re jealous that relationship is no longer there and the fact that you and Devin might never get along?”
She hated to admit it “Perhaps.” Erin finally agreed reluctantly “I’ll go back, but just because of you.”
Darren smiled as he wrapped an arm around her shoulder “That’s cool, just don’t tell Mia that. I’m afraid she might get jealous.”
The two returned to the conference room with pairs of eyes staring at Erin “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have stormed out.” She apologized shortly.
“It’s okay. You’re forgiven.” Jenna nodded.
“Ahem!” Devin cleared his throat “I believe that is my line.” He nodded at Erin “I’m sorry too. I shouldn’t have cut you off.”
Sucking in her boiling blood, she smiled through gritted teeth “It’s quite alright, I shouldn’t have taken it personally.”
“Are you scared right now?” Mia whispered at Darren, who smiled in return.
“Now then, let’s move on.” Devin nodded to Reina as he sat down.
Reina stood up and began speaking “Ted emailed us the results of the burning rigs this morning. It appears the cocaine were stacked inside the rigs of the top jewelry merchandisers in Hong Kong…R.K. Jewelers and Wu Inc. Since these two companies are closely connected with the P.R.A., the police has decided to hand this case to us. Erin, you and I will go talk to Michael. Jenna and Ryan, because of your close bond with Riley, why don’t you guys go. You were once teammates, it should be easier to talk to.”
“Yes, mam!” The two young agents saluted in their seats.
Matt nodded at the rest “The others, I want you guys to stay on the lookout for him.” He pressed a button and the picture changed to a guy dressed in a trendy suit and dark sunglasses. Surrounding him were men dressed in black “This is Hung Gor, he’s a Dai Lou of a very prosperous assassin gang who targets the rich and powerful. He is smart and absolutely dangerous. Til this day we have not been able to pin the bastard for any murders. He’s slick.”
Erin’s brows furrowed as she stared at the person next to Hung Gor “What’s the matter?” Devin asked when he noticed her facial expression changed.
“Who’s the guy next to him?” she asked Matt.
He turned to have another look at the screen “Bodyguard or perhaps an assassin?” he said nonchalantly eventhough he knew who he was exactly “Why? Do you know him?”
She didn’t catch the urgent tone in his voice “No.” shaking her head “I don’t know him.”
“Okay then, let’s get to work.” Devin clapped his hands and motioned them to be on their way “Erin, you stay for a minute.”
Reina smiled “I’ll meet you at the front. Be strong.”
Erin nodded and when the door closed, she sighed at him “Yes, boss?”
He spun around to the screen and pointed to the guy next to Hung Gor “You’ve seen him before?” it wasn’t much of a question than it was a statement.
“Are you accusing me of lying?” Erin asked dangerously.
“It was a question.” Devin raised his brows with surprise.
“You could have fooled me.” Erin snickered “No, I said I don’t know the guy.”
“But you know OF him.” He guessed.
She wasn’t sure how he was able to read her mind but she continued to denied it “No.”
Devin shrugged “Okay, you want to play tough. That’s fine, when you’re ready to be honest, come see me.” He waved her away.
Glaring at him briefly before she left the room and met up with Reina “Come on.” She said shortly.
Reina raised her brows “In the words of Mia, what’s up your ass?” as she jogged to catch up with Erin.
“That jerk, who else?!” she snapped “What’s the matter with him? Why does he like to provoke me to get upset like this? What the hell did I ever do to him?”
“Is it a crime to like a person?” Reina asked as she waved for a taxi and got one within seconds.
“What does that have to do with anything?” Erin asked with annoyance, the wave of Reina’s words had barely passed “No. You think he likes me?” she quickly gave the driver an address.
“A blind person can see it.” Reina rolled her eyes.
Erin turned to her teammate “Does everyone think this?”
“Honey, everyone KNOWS it.” Reina laughed.
She buried her hands into her face “Oh my God…I can’t believe this. That stupid Luke! I’m gonna kill him!” she vowed.
Reina began laughing “Don’t be upset at him, he was just point out the truth.”
“To everyone in Hong Kong?!” Erin’s voice screeched, “If it wasn’t for his big mouth, none of you guys would believe this crap.”
“Not true, I believed this crap long before I heard it through Matt, who heard it through Ryan, who heard it through Jenna, who heard it through Luke.” Reina reasoned.
“I shouldn't have come back.” She shook her head sadly.
Reina giggled, “You’re loving every minute of this and you know it.” Erin snapped her head at her friend “I meant the missions.” She added quickly in defense.