Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
All eyes turned to the Commander with a group of policemen behind him “Who is in charge here?!” Daniel demanded.
“Ah Sir, I don’t think this concerns you.” One of the guys nearby said smartly.
Daniel nodded to Ted, who waved for one of his men to take the guy into custody “Anyone else got something to say?” he asked with raised brows “Now, I can let go of the charges of disturbing the peace, but if this is a triad related war, I’m afraid I need to cut in.”
Ah Kiu ducked behind Doug’s shoulder as he turned to Daniel “It’s just a friendly game we’re playing. Nothing to it.”
“Friendly game?” Daniel played along. Pointed to a bleeding guy “And I suppose this is ketchup?”
Sum Gor placed his arms coolly behind his back “Accidents happen.”
“Bullshit.” Daniel snapped “I have every right to take all of you down to the station right now.”
“Ah Sir, I suggest you watch your mouth.” Sum Gor said through clenched teeth.
Daniel knew he had to respect the man for Janine’s sake “I’m willing to forgive and forget as long as you do what I say.”
“Name it.” Sum Gor agreed with a slanted smile.
“One, sit down and have a drink of tea. Peacefully call it a night with the other gang. Two, I don’t care if you kill each other somewhere else, but not in the presence of policemen.” Daniel concluded “Three, the women cannot be harmed.” He gave a double take on Ah Kiu, who again lowered her head. Turning back, he asked “Do we have a deal?”
“Sure.” He shrugged carelessly.
They found an unturned table and poured two cups of tea, Daniel handed one to Doug and one to Sum Gor “Gentlemen.”
“I am no gentleman. I remember everyone that has done me wrong.” Sum Gor threatened as he gulped down his cup of tea.
Doug smiled crookedly “Likewise.” He drank his tea.
“Let’s go!” Sum Gor ordered as he filed out of the restaurant.
“Doug, are you okay?” Ah Kiu noticed him holding his stomach.
He shook his head “I’m fine.”
“Thank you, Ah Sir.” She said with lowered eyes “Can we go now?”
“Sure.” Daniel nodded lightly, his eyes tracing her face carefully “Miss, have we met before?”
“No.” she replied without thinking.
Doug turned to Daniel strangely “Are you sure? You look very familiar.” He continued to pry, making her squirmy.
“I really don’t know you.” Ah Kiu dug her face into Doug’s arm as she began leading him out. Jenna and Ah Chung followed along while Daniel continued to stare after them.
An hour later, Devin marched into the police station towards Daniel’s office. Barging in, he didn’t care that Daniel was on the phone “You have no right. We were in control of tonight!”
He hung up the call “Really? Is that why there were two deaths and over two dozens guys in the hospital being treated for broken bones and cuts?” Daniel challenged “You know we are suppose to work together but you went ahead and disregarded me. If it weren’t for Erin, I wouldn’t have known your plans tonight.”
His fists balled together “Stay away from her!” he threatened.
“Why? Because you think you two still have a chance?!” Daniel widened his eyes daringly “Look at yourself Devin. You’re only a liar in her eyes. She’ll never forgive you, she said so herself.”
Devin relaxed slowly and nodded with a grin “I see…this is your plan isn’t it?”
“What?” Daniel asked.
“That little innocent trick may work on Erin but it won’t on me. This is all planned, you just want to steal her away from me. You just can’t stand to see me happy huh? Always wanting something that I have. You’re a sick bastard, Daniel. I suggest you get mental help.”
Sighing, Daniel shook his head “I had no idea you thought that of me. Yes, I can be competitive but I’m not out to get you. Can’t it be that we have the same taste in women? Or that we like the same things?” he asked “Devin, you may think this because it was initially my fault that Erin found out the truth. Or are you just angry at the fact that you couldn’t hide it from her longer than you already have?”
“Fuck you.” Devin cursed as he swung the door open to storm out. Halting, he saw her outside the door “Erin…” he whispered.
“We’re waiting for you at headquarters.” She lowered her head and hid her eyes from both guys. Turning her heels she rushed out of the station. He never felt so stupid than he did at that moment.
When Devin finally arrived, the team was already present. He looked drained of energy as he took a seat in the back and nodded to Matt “You lead.”
Matt tried to sympathize with the weary Head, nodding he turned to the team “Good job tonight team. Good thing Reina thought of Ah Bat as backup.”
“It was too close tonight.” Darren spoke up “Sum Gor knows what Ah Gam looks like. He’s never going to stop proving Doug wrong. I’m not even sure if Ah Kiu fell for it.”
“I think she did.” Reina replied, “With my words and Ah Bat’s, they had to have bought it.”
“Yeah, we can fake them once but how about the second time?” Mia made a good point.
Erin looked up finally “I’ll go see Ah Gam tomorrow and get some more info about Sum Gor. Maybe we can shut Sum Gor up with blackmail.”
“Good.” Matt agreed “But I have to agree with Mia, we have to be careful so the second time doesn’t happen again. Once you get the info, let Doug know.” He said to Erin, who shook her head blankly.
Mia raised her hand “Can you say that again?”
Matt frowned “Which part?”
“You agree with me.” She mocked with a laugh “You’ve never agreed with me.”
He quickly dismissed her with a snort “Any important questions?” He emphasized.
Carmen raised her hand “How about Ben and Ryan? How long do they have to stay undercover?”
“The main reason why I want them both with the Tigers is to keep us updated on when they plan to attack Hung Hing. Our projection here is to keep Ah Kiu alive and hope that Doug can get her to disperse the gang. Maybe then, we’ll be in more control of the triad wars.” Matt explained.
Reina turned to her fiancé with a concerned look “What I don’t understand is how Sum Gor got a hold of the police report on Ah Gam’s current status. How did legal documents get to him?”
“So they were real?” Darren asked.
She nodded “Copies but from real docs.”
“ I think there is a mole in the police department.” Mia let out a sharp gasp, startling the group “It’s Ted!”
They groaned in response while Darren shook his head “Mia, think…don’t speak.”
“Well, he’s the only one that knows about the entire operation.” Mia said in her own weak defense.
“And Daniel and the entire homicide team that Ted runs.” Reina pointed out “Mia, don’t be crazy.”
Devin sat upright and leaned onto the table “She might have something here.”
“See!” Mia pointed.
“Don’t pin it on an innocent for personal reasons.” Erin said with cold eyes.
Mia cowered towards Darren and whispered “I’m scared.”
He shook his head shortly at her “Maybe we should call it a night.” The others quickly agreed as they began to shuffle the files in place and stand up.
“I didn’t dismiss you guys yet.” Devin looked around as they sat down “I agree with Mia, I think we should watch the police department for a mole. There could be more than one. Carmen, I’m going to send you over to help Ted with the files for the P.R.A. Keep a look out for anyone suspicious and report back once you do.”
“Yes Sir.” She replied weakly.
He tilted his head towards her “Do you find work I ask you to do boring?”
“Don’t pick on her!” Erin snapped.
Carmen looked from one person to the other “No, it’s okay. I’m happy to do any work you ask me to do. You are the boss. It’s not a problem, Erin.” She assured the angered girl.
“Dismiss!” Devin called as he got up and walked back into his office.
Mia looked around as the group made no attempt to leave “Can we talk now?” she whispered.
“Sorry guys.” Erin apologized when she cooled down.
“What’s wrong with you two?” Darren asked “You guys were civil this morning and now it’s like a civil war.”
“Good analogy.” Mia complimented.
Erin sighed “I’m not sure how to start.”
“We have plenty of time later.” Reina advised, knowing she wasn’t ready to talk “Let’s go home and rest. I’m sure everyone’s tired.”
Matt nodded “Get lots of rest and stay on call 24/7.”
“Yes Sir.” They replied and left headquarters for home.
Erin drove home knowing the house would be empty but at least Luke was there. When she was halfway home, she noticed a car following her. She wasn’t sure for how long but she assumed the person was a pro. Staying within distance but he followed all the turns she made. Deciding to confront her follower, she pulled her car into a busy street and parked the car. Getting out, she leaned one hand on hip. The headlights turned off and appeared Daniel behind the wheel with a smile.
They drove out to the harbor. They took a short walk together “Why are you following me?”
“I just want to make sure you get home safely.” He replied.
She stopped and turned to him “I can’t take another lie.”
He was apologetic “I’m sorry. I…I was afraid that you might…”
“Might what?” she was growing annoyed with his hesitant words.
“Commit suicide.” He confessed and she rolled her eyes with a sigh “I remember in your file that you gave up during a kidnapping. You wouldn’t let the team find you and at the last minute decided to call for help. In exchange, your eyes went blind. Although it healed, you were still scarred.”
She smiled despite the incident that happened earlier “Are you that careful with all the agents? Or is my file more interesting? Like a soap opera?”
“I don’t mean to be nosy. I read about everyone’s files. Mia lost her memory, Jenna joining but Joe didn’t allow her to. Ryan losing his wife, your sister Shelly. Reina tried to kill you but ended up saving you and was let out of jail due to Matt and Joe’s request to the Mayor. Ted replacing Brad after he was brutally killed by the man that wanted to marry you for the inheritance. Doug was angry at you because he thought Jessie’s life was in his hand and you stopped him—” she placed a hand up to stop him.
“The story of our lives.” She sighed and turned to the rail “Too many things have changed and I’ve grown numb. I don’t care for love anymore. Like Joe said, I was one of the calmer agents but somehow I allowed the word ‘love’ to take over my actions and words too many times.” Erin smiled up at Daniel “Don’t worry, I won’t ever let a guy get to me again. Regardless of how I feel about him. Maybe the old Erin would have run away from the problem but today, I am different. Nothing is more important than the P.R.A. Helping people and keeping the peace in this tiny country. It’s the least I can do for all those that have died in our place.”
He smiled brightly “I’m so glad to hear you say that.”
She shrugged “No big deal.” She walked towards the ferry “I feel like taking a boat ride. Wanna join me?” he grinned and nodded.