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This Gang Life

Chapter eight

Byung and his gang arrived at the old city harbor the day of the shipment. They got the shipment. Since Sang didn't interfere with the shipment, Byung kept his word and returned Kyu back to Sang. She was unhurt, safe and sound.

Two months later...

Ryoo Chu was a man who owed a huge gambling debt to Byung. He kept telling Byung that he would pay him back but he still hadn't paid him any money. Byung sent Hwoarang, Nam-gi and Hyun to forcefully collect Ryoo's debt.

Ryoo Chu's house

Seoul, South Korea,

2:00am

Hwoarang, Nam-gi and Hyun are in a car parked outside Ryoo's house.

Nam-gi: Okay guys, we're gonna break into his house, beat him up and force him to pay his debt.

Hwoarang: We're just gonna threaten him and leave. You guys better not kill him.

Hyun (cocks his shotgun): Byung said that Ryoo must pay him back tonight. And if he doesn't, then we have to show him that no one fucks with Byung. You fuck with Byung...you die.

Hwoarang: You guys are not killing him!

Hyun: Keep pissing me off pretty boy and I'll kill you before I kill Ryoo.

Hwoarang (gets into a fighting stance): I'd like to see ya try dumbass!

Nam-gi gets between them

Nam-gi: Woah! Guys! Calm down! Hwoarang, if Ryoo doesn't pay his debt then he has to pay. I know you don't kill people so Hyun and I will kill Ryoo if it comes down to it.

Hwoarang: If you guys kill him that's so fucked up.

Nam-gi: Well, Ryoo should have paid his debt a long time ago then.

Hyun: Come on! Less talking, more action!

Hwoarang, Nam-gi and Hyun get out of the car. Nam-gi lock picks the front door and unlocks the door. The alarm system goes off and Nam-gi quickly disables it.

Nam-gi (talking quietly): Hwoarang, search for him down here. Hyun and I will search upstairs.

Hwoarang sighs and nods.

Hwoarang is looking around for Ryoo downstairs. He searches the living room and the kitchen. Just then he hears screaming coming from upstairs.

Ryoo: Please! Don't do this!

Woman (screaming): Please don't hurt us!

Hyun (yelling): SHUT THE FUCK UP AND MOVE!

Hwoarang runs upstairs. He goes to where the noise is coming from. He enters a bedroom. He sees Ryoo, a woman and two little girls kneeling on the carpet. Their hands and legs have been tied up. The woman and the little girls are crying. The little girls don't look older than 8 years old.

Hwoarang (in shock and talking to himself): He has a wife and kids? He has kids?!

Hyun (punches Ryoo in the face): Where's the money Ryoo? WHERE IS IT?

Ryoo (in tears): P-please! Please I-I don't have the money! But I swear I will give Byung the money! Just give me till the end of the week! Please! Please don't hurt my family!

Hyun: Byung's given you plenty chances to pay him back you asshole! He's run out of patience! He wants the money tonight! And we ain't leaving until you pay us every penny!

Ryoo (crying): B-b-but...But I don't have the money! I can give you what money I have now! It's not enough but it's something! And you can take my watches and my jewelry..those are expensive! Take whatever you want!

Hyun: What we want...is your fucking debt! (he punches Ryoo)

Ryoo's daughters (crying): DADDY!

Ryoo's wife (crying): Please stop! STOP!

Hwoarang grabs Hyun and turns him to face him

Hwoarang: I thought only Ryoo lived in this house? You guys didn't tell me that he has a wife and kids!

Hyun: So what if he has a wife and kids?

Hwoarang: You're really going to kill this man in front of his family?!

Hyun: I'm not just gonna kill him, but I'm gonna kill his wife and kids too. Like I said...you fuck with Byung...you die!

Ryoo, his wife and daughters are crying.

Hwoarang: I'm not gonna let you kill this family you piece of shit!

Hwoarang charges at Hyun and kicks him high in the air. Hyun lands hard on the ground. Hwoarang is about land a powerful kick on his stomach but Hyun rolls away and dodges it. Hwoarang's foot lands on the ground, leaving a dent. Hyun gets up and Hwoarang tries to kick him, but Hyun grabs his leg and flings him to the wall. Hwoarang groans in pain. Hwoarang is about to stand up and keep fighting, but Hyun comes up to him and aims his shotgun at him.

Hyun: Since you're getting in the way of our plans...I'm gonna have to get rid of ya. Nighty night Hwoarang. (He cocks his shotgun and is about to pull the trigger)

A gunshot is heard. Hwoarang's face and shirt is splattered with blood. The wall behind him is also splattered with blood. Ryoo's daughters are screaming and crying.

Hyun has a bullet hole in his forehead. He falls flat on the ground, dead. Behind Hyun's dead body is Nam-gi, who is holding a pistol. Nam-gi goes up to Hwoarang. He stretches out his hand to help him stand up.

Nam-gi: Are you okay?

Hwoarang: Yeah...yeah thanks. (he takes Nam-gi's hand and stands up) Did you seriously just kill Hyun?

Nam-gi: I've done a lot of bad shit since I started working for Byung...but I refuse to hurt children or let anyone hurt children.

Nam-gi and Hwoarang untie Ryoo and his family. The family stands up. Ryoo and his wife are hugging and holding their daughters.

Nam-gi: My friend and I are going to leave now. We just saved your lives so you better not call the cops on us. I suggest you and your family leave town.

Ryoo: I appreciate you helping us...but why are you helping us?

Nam-gi: Like I said...I don't hurt kids...and neither does my friend here.

Ryoo's wife: Thank you both for sparing my family.

Nam-gi: You're welcome. For your safety, you guys need to pack your shit and leave town tonight.

Ryoo: Okay, we will. Thank you.

Nam-gi and Hwoarang drag Hyun's dead body and put it in the trunk of the car. Hwoarang and Nam-gi enter the car and drive away. Nam-gi is driving.

Hwoarang: Thanks again for saving my ass back there. I'm still in shock that you killed Hyun though. I never would have thought you would ever kill him.

Nam-gi: Well, it's not like Hyun was my friend. And he was out of control back there. I had to stop him.

Nam-gi slows down and parks the car. He turns off the engine and the car lights.

Hwoarang: Um, why'd you stop driving?

Nam-gi: *sigh* Hwoarang...I'm about to tell you something. And it is of the utmost importance that what I am about to tell you stays between us.

Hwoarang: Um...okay...

Nam-gi: My name isn't Nam-gi. My real name is Reggie Yang. Detective Reggie Yang.

Hwoarang (in shock): You're...a detective?

Reggie: Yup. I've been working undercover in Byung's gang. Also, I'm actually not Korean. I'm from Hong Kong. I was transferred from my department in Hong Kong to Seoul years ago.

Hwoarang: Do you know Lei Wulong?

Reggie: Yeah, we worked in the same police department. Lei is one of the greatest cops in the world but he's still a really humble and nice guy. How do you know Lei? Oh never mind...you met him during those Tekken Tournaments right?

Hwoarang: Yeah we met in Tekken. But he's not just my friend, he's also my girlfriend's stepdad.

Reggie (chuckles): Small world.

Hwoarang: I know right? So, how long have you been undercover?

Reggie: *sigh* Two fucking years. I tell ya, working undercover has really taken a toll on me. Cost me my marriage too. But it's going to be worth it because I've gathered so much evidence to bring down Byung.

Hwoarang: But aren't some members of the police involved with Byung?

Reggie: Yeah and working for Byung's gang has helped me find out the police officers tied to Byung. I've got evidence against them too. Why do you think Byung disappeared from the scene a while ago? It's because he knew that the police were on to him and he didn't know why. He didn't know that I was the reason. Byung escaped from being arrested once, but he's not going to escape this time. In two days, the cops are going to bust him during an illegal gun shipment. Byung and his gang members will be arrested and my life can get back to normal. And your life can get back to normal too Hwoarang.

Hwoarang puts his hands on his head and looks up to the ceiling. He sighs in relief.

Hwoarang: I can't believe this whole Byung situation will be over soon! I can't wait! I never want to see that asshole's face again!

Reggie (smiles): You and me both pal. You know, I've been observing you ever since you started working with Byung. I knew that he blackmailed you into working for him. You always complained and disapproved of the bad things that Byung and his gang did. I knew that you were no criminal. You're a good guy Hwoarang and that's why I knew that I could trust you and tell you my true identity. Don't worry, in two days all of this shit will be over.

Hwoarang: Thank goodness.

Reggie (starts the car): Come on, I'll drop you home.

Hwoarang: So, what are you gonna tell Byung about Hyun?

Reggie: Hyun was having an affair with Ryoo's wife. He warned her that we were coming after Ryoo so that she wouldn't be in the house. The bitch tells Ryoo about our plan. He told her to go stay somewhere with the kids. We broke into the house but Ryoo was already prepared for us. He attacks us, tells us that his wife told him everything, including the affair with Hyun. Ryoo shoots and kills Hyun. We tried to stop him but he escaped. We were just caught off guard and now Hyun is dead because of it.

Hwoarang: Shit...you're a really good liar.

Reggie (chuckles): When you're an undercover detective, you become a good liar.

Hwoarang chuckles. Reggie drops Hwoarang off at his and Julia's house. Hwoarang goes inside the house and goes upstairs to the bedroom. Julia is lying down in bed. She sits up when she hears Hwoarang enter the room.

Julia: Hwoarang?

Hwoarang sits next to her and kisses her on the lips.

Hwoarang: Hey baby. Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up.

Julia: I actually wasn't asleep. I can't sleep when you're out working with that gang because I worry about you. While you're out I'm hoping that you don't get hurt or killed. When you come home I can actually sleep.

Hwoarang: You won't have to worry anymore Julia. This whole Byung situation...it's gonna be over soon.

Julia: Really?

Hwoarang: One of the gang members Nam-gi...is actually an undercover cop. Nam-gi isn't even his real name. His real name is Reggie and he actually used to work with Lei back in Hong Kong!

Julia (smiling): Seriously?

Hwoarang: Yup! Anyway in two days, Reggie and the cops are gonna bust Byung and his gang. Two days Julia...two days and all of this will be over!

Julia: Our lives can get back to normal. Thank God!

They hug each other

Hwoarang: We're gonna be okay Jules...we're gonna be okay.

Woah! What a twist! Nam-gi is actually an undercover detective! Y'all didn't see that coming huh? And if y'all did see that coming then y'all must be psychic! lol! What's going to happen next? Keep reading y'all!