Love and Hate: Unexpected
Chapter 1
Six Months after the events that occurred in JLM3"Hwoarang! The baby!" Dionne yelled.
Hwoarang sighed and carried Artemis, "She's been crying a lot nowadays," he remarked.
"Because you're spoiling her!" Dionne snapped.
Hwoarang glared, "She's my baby, of course I'm going to spoil her,"
"But not like that!" she yelled.
"Dionne, stop yelling," Hwoarang snapped.
"I am not yelling," she snapped back.
He rolled his eyes just as she slammed the door and left.
"You have a meeting at one o'clock, sir," Fay told Kayin. "And your three o'clock was postponed till seven,"
Kayin stood up, "When's the dinner party?"
"Tonight at nine,"
He sighed, "Thank you, Ms. Mishima,"
Fay stood up turning to leave, but stopped, "Sir, there's a Ms. Bianca that called three times,"
Kayin stood up, "Call her back and tell her that the date's off, I'm busy," he said curtly.
Fay raised an eyebrow, but remained silent as she left.
Fay walked out into her office and found, "Di?" Fay asked.
Dionne smiled weakly, "Hi," she said softly.
"You all right?" she asked.
Dionne sighed, "I really need to talk to you," she replied, "It's been hectic,"
"You and Red are still fighting?" Fay asked.
Donne nodded quietly.
Fay looked at her schedule, "I can spare half an hour," she spoke just as Kayin stepped out.
Dionne immediately beamed.
"Ms. Mishima,"
"Yes, sir?" she asked turning around.
"I forgot to tell you that were going to Japan tomorrow morning at 9," he told her, and then he looked at Dionne and nodded.
Dionne
smiled as he left, "He's gorgeous," she whispered to Fay, "I can't believe you
haven't gotten into his pants yet,"
Fay rolled her eyes, "I'm
busy working for him and he's busy 24/7, plus he's way too serious, never
smiles, and never jokes. The first time I met him he was going to kill me on
the spot,"
"But…."
Fay took her elbow, "Come on, tell me about Red," she said, "You have only twenty minutes left with me,"
Next Day.
"I'm moving out!" Dionne snapped.
"Excuse me?" Hwoarang asked.
"We just can't stop fighting," she yelled over Artemis's cries. "I can't take this anymore," she cried, "All we do is fight,"
Hwoarang put Artemis in her crib, and stuck the teddy bear in her arms.
"And who's fault is that?" he snapped angrily.
Dionne sighed, and ran her hands through her hair, "Red, I really want to make this work. Trust me I do, but I can't live like this. It's ridiculous,"
His eyes burned, "You think its ridiculous? How much more upset should I be?"
She waved a hand, "Hwoarang, please,"
He grabbed her by her wrists, shocking and scaring her, "You know how sick I get of trying to cater to your needs? What about me?"
"Hwoarang, you're scaring me,"
He slapped her.
"Got all that?" Kayin asked Fay as she typed on her laptop in the private jet.
"Yes, sir,"
"Any messages for me today?"
"The senator called regarding his wife's case," looking at her notepad, "Jason's opposing lawyers called, twice, and ummm a Ms. Bianca called twice,"
Kayin swore softly, but didn't say anything else for a while. "Anything else?" he finally asked.
Fay hesitated, "Yes, a Mr. Adam DeMarco called wanting to talk,"
"About?"
"He wouldn't tell it to me, sir,"
Kayin looked at her then leaned back on his chair, "The Ex…." He said quietly.
Fay's head snapped up, "Excuse me?"
"Adam and I are good friends; in fact best friends since childhood," he spoke, "We keep in touch whenever we can,"
Fay didn't say anything.
Jin looked at his watch, and decided to visit his best friends, and check up on Artemis. Things hadn't been going too well. He grabbed his keys, and even grabbed some cash to go to a movie afterwards.
Dionne looked at her husband shocked.
"What are you looking so shocked for?! I feel like that every time you demand more of me!" he snapped at her, clutching her throat, and holding her to the wall.
"Stop!" she pleaded.
Artemis screamed louder.
He tightened his grip, and a few moments later, everything went quiet. Something in him snapped, and he let his wife go. She rubbed her neck, and his prints were around her throat. She coughed until she regulated her breathing. Red walked over to his daughter's crib, but she wasn't breathing. His eyes went wide.
"She's not breathing," Hwoarang muttered lowly.
Dionne rushed over, and grabbed her daughter. She picked up her keys, and rushed out. Hwoarang tried to follow after her, but she slammed the car door on him. He swore, and jumped on his bike.
Jin watched Hwoarang pull off on his motorcycle.
"Shit. He must have really done it this time," he swore to himself, deciding to follow the two.
Later…
Fay ran her hands through her hair, feeling stressed. The phone rang, and she swore, picking it up.
"Di?" she asked. Her best friend sounded frantic.
"Fay! My baby's dead!"
Fay's eyes went wide.
"Artemis is dead!" she screamed into the receiver. A doctor pulled her off the line, and answered.
"This is her best friend," Fay answered.
"Ma'am, I'm sorry," he spoke lowly, "She refused to talk to anyone else. Now, she's being checked on as well. Her husband is being interrogated by family and social services—your friend came in with marks around her throat, and a scratch near her eye,"
Fay gasped, "God. Is she alright?"
"Yes, but she'll be needing you over here. Apparently your brother is here,"
She sighed, feeling a bit better, "Tell her I'll be over soon," hanging up.
Kayin walked in the room adjusting his tie, "Problem Ms. Mishima?" seeing the distraught look on her face.
"Sir, my best friend just lost her daughter,"
Kayin's eyes looked pained, "I'm sorry," he spoke sincerely.
Fay looked down, and nodded, "You're appointment is waiting on you sir,"
Kayin sighed, "I'll hate myself in the morning, but go to her,"
Fay looked up, "Thank you sir," leaving.
Kayin sighed.
Hospital.
"What happened?" Fay deamnded walking towards Jin.
Jin looked distraught, "I don't know, one minute they were fine and then the next minute they both hauled out….." his voice trailing off.
"Can I see her?" she asked.
Jin shook his head, "No, she's sedated. She'll wake up tomorrow,"
Fay sighed, "Then I better go,"
"Where?"
"To see Red,"
Hwoarang was frantic sitting beside the bars. He didn't know what the hell happened, but all he knew now was that his daughter was dead and his wife hated him, fuck! Fuck! He swore in his mind. Where the hell did all this come from? He thought sighing. Just then a guard opened the door and walked in, "Visitor, you only got ten minutes,"
Dionne?! He thought his heart skipping a beat, but looked disappointed when Fay entered.
"No, hi?" she said quietly.
Hwoarang got up and hugged her tightly.
Fay could feel him shivering, but didn't comment. She hugged him back, but to her surprise he didn't let go off her, "Red…."
He swore softly and let go, "What's happening?" he asked.
"You tell me,"
"I don't know," shaking his head, "One minute…"
"Time's up!" came the security's voice.
"Already?!" snapped Hwoarang.
"Come on, miss," the guard said.
"Wait…." Fay snapped, "Red, do you have a lawyer?"
"Lawyer?" he asked.
"Yes, you need one,"
"I don't have…"
"Leave it to me," Fay said as the guard hauled her out of the cell.
Next Morning.
Dionne woke up feeling dread; she saw a pair of dark eyes looking down at her, "Jin…."
"Yes,"
"My baby…" she said shocking.
"Shhhh….." Jin spoke hugging her.
Dionne sobbed.
Fay walked in late to the office; she immediately pulled out the schedule and walked to Kayin's office; she knocked on the door.
"Come in,"
She walked in and froze. After composing herself she walked straight in, "Sir, here is your schedule,"
"Very well, how's your friend?" Kayin asked.
"She's fine, sir," she spoke, "I saw her in the morning,"
"Friend?" asked Adam who was sitting there and also the source of her shocked features at the beginning.
"Personal," Fay said abruptly.
Kayin raised an eyebrow while Adam stayed quiet; Kayin could feel the tension in the room as he stood up, "Very well then, are you packed?"
"Packed?" she asked then she shook her head as if trying to clear her mind, "Yes, already," she fibbed.
Kayin smiled a bit, "Go home and pack; were leaving in an hour," he spoke, "And take these," picking up some reports from his desk, "Try to tie for three people, Mr. DeMarco will be joining us,"
Adam watched Fay's face for any expression, but she didn't show any.
"Is that all, sir?" Fay asked.
"Yes, meet us in an hour,"
"You can't seriously think that I killed her?" Hwoarang asked.
"But did you hit Dionne?" Jin asked.
"I didn't hit her," he snapped.
Jin sighed, "Hwoarang; she has your marks all around her,"
Hwoarang buried his head in his hands and looked down, "I don't know what happened," he said quietly, "One thing we were there arguing and then the next minute she was begging me to let her go,"
Jin's eyes went wild.
Kayin sat in the private jet, next to him was Adam while Fay sat opposite him. He looked at Adam and then at Fay; they were both doing there best to ignore each other. Fay looked at him and smiled weakly then suddenly her eyes lit up and she picked up her cell; she waited for it to ring then smiled, "Hello?"
Lee Chaolan was sitting in his office shocked at the number, "Hello?"
"Lee?"
"It can't possible be you," he muttered.
"It is me," she said a hint of laughter in her voice.
"Well, what do I owe the wonderful Ms. Mishima who hasn't called me in three years?" he asked humor in his voice.
"Has it been three years?"
"Yes,"
She hesitated, "I need a favor,"
"You know I never say no to you," he teased.
"This is serious, Lee,"
He caught something in her voice, "Go on,"
"It's about Hwoarang,"
"He's all over the news,"
"Already?!" she asked shocked.
"No, but I have my sources, it will be soon," he said, "The DeLavega's are trying to cover it up,"
"But Dionne doesn't have parents,"
"Only rich uncles and aunts that care too much for their names,"
"Oh my god," she whispered.
"I know, it's bad," he said, "Does he have a lawyer?" he asked.
"No, I was hoping you could represent him,"
Lee went quiet, "I have to see him first,"
"Should I arrange a meeting?"
"Yes, when?"
"Three days; I'm on my way to Japan on business,"
Lee started laughing.
She sounded hurt, "Why are you laughing?"
"I live in Japan,"
She went red, thank god he can't see me, "Oh, silly me,"
"You free at night?"
She looked at her schedule, "Yes, I get off at 9pm,"
He nodded and they arranged a meeting.
Dionne was sitting up on her bed; her hair was flat on her face and her eyes looked tired. Jin walked towards her, "Is Fay here?" she asked.
Jin gritted his teeth, "I'm sorry, honey, but she went to Japan after she came to see you,"
"Oh," she said her face falling.
Damn you sister! Just when she needs you the most, you abandon her, he thought. He cleared his throat, "How are you?"
"Not so good," she said sniffing, "Everything fell apart in one hour,"
"Why were you and Hwoarang fighting?" he asked sitting next to her.
"Because I told him it's over,"
Jin looked shocked, "What?"
She sniffed, "Weve been having problems," she admitted, "Big problems,"
"Tell me…" he spoke urging her to continue.
"We argue over bills, over Arty's welfare, over everything," she admitted softly. Jin moved hair from her eyes, but she pulled away slowly, and he sighed.
Nighttime.
Fay walked out of the suite and breathed a sigh of relief. She was feeling tensed all day especially since she was sharing a three bedroom suite with Adam and Kyle. It seems that they're planning to merge their companies, that means more of Adam, she thought as she walked to the lobby to meet Lee. She was glad that nor Adam or Kayin was there when she left.
Lee Chaolan was sitting in the lobby smoking a cigarette waiting for Fay. He was looking around when he spotted her, woah! He thought, she's changed, standing up. He walked towards her and couldn't help but admire her. She was dressed in a simple black dress; it was sleeveless and she had a shawl around her shoulders. One thing he didn't like was that her hair was pulled up except for a few tendrils that escaped, not that it doesn't make her look gorgeous, he thought, but a woman with long flowing hair tends to make her a goddess. He reached and smiled.
"Hey…" she said softly wanting to shake his hands, but he hugged her. "I missed you too," she said as she started laughing.
"Gorgeous," he whispered kissing her cheeks.
Fay blushed, "Business, remember?" she said as he still held her hands.
"I have a bad memory," he teased walking her to his car.
"So what do you think?" Adam asked Kayin in the suite.
Kayin looked at the reports, "I don't know," he spoke, "It's irrational,"
Adam stood up and poured himself a glass of wine, "I'll tell you what's irrational," he muttered.
"What?"
"Never mind," he said pouring the brandy down his throat.
Kayin closed his reports and stood up, "How's Crystal?"
"Ask my brother," he muttered.
"Excuse me?"
"They've been together for the past two years,"
Kayin didn't say anything else.
"Why so quiet?"
Kayin shook his head, and chugged coffee.
Days later…
"Red, you have to work with me here. What happened?" Lee spoke.
He shrugged, "I don't remember a thing. I heard Artemis crying, and then something in me snapped. Then, when she stopped crying…I don't know. Di was sobbing, and she was terrified of me. She was begging me to let her go,"
"Your finger prints were all around her neck," Lee reminded him.
He moved his hands through his hair, "Something went off in me,"
Lee narrowed his eyes, "Something like what? Did something maybe…trigger a violent spout of anger?"
Hwoarang nodded, "Probably," his eyes went wide, and then looked extremely pained, "It's happening again," he muttered, shuddering to himself.
Fay who was watching everything stood up and touched his shoulder, "What?"
"My problem," he spoke softly, almost inaudibly.
Fay arched a brow, looking at Lee, but he shrugged.
"Time's up for now," the guard spoke again, escorting the two out.
Hwoarang sighed.
Dionne stood in front of the officer, "I don't want to press charges,"
"Ma'am, he abused you…"
"He has a problem; now please release my husband,"
The officer sighed, "You'll need to fill out a few papers,"
She nodded, "Later. Can I at least see my husband?"
The officer sighed, and led her to the cell.
A few moments later…
Hwoarang heard the click of the bars unlocking.
"Visitor," the guard barked. He looked up, expecting Fay or Lee…
"Dionne?" he spoke unbelieving.
She threw herself into his arms. He held her tightly, as if he would never let her go.
"I miss you so much," she confessed against his ears. He nuzzled at her neck, "I'm sorry,"
She looked at him, and buried her head into his chest, "I am too,"
They sat there together murmuring apologies until the guard separated them, "I'm getting you out of here," she said softly.
He nodded, "I'll be waiting,"
Kayin looked at his watch, and sighed. Looks like I'm without a secretary today, he thought wryly. Just then Adam walked in followed by an angry and cute brunette. "Kayin! Call security and have this thing removed from the building," Adam snapped angrily walking into the office.
The brunette glared at him and then smiled at Kayin, "Hi,"
"Hi ummm…."
"Crystal," she spoke, "Crystal DeLavega," offering him her hands.
As he took it; she bent down on purpose revealing a bit too much cleavage. Kayin cleared his throat and looked up, "What can I do for you?"
"You could make that asshole in there listen to me,"
Kayin shrugged, "Out of my league,"
She sighed, "Oh well I tried," she muttered adjusting her shirt, "I'll come back later," walking to the door swishing her hips seductively.
Kayin swore softly, "Cost's clear," he shouted.
Adam came out, "What a bitch," he muttered, "I should've listened to Fay…." His voice trailing off.
Kayin kept quiet.
"What do you think he meant by that?" Fay asked Lee as he drove her to work.
Lee put his sunglasses on and adjusted the mirror, "That it's happening again?"
"Yes,"
He was quiet for a minute, "I don't know," he admitted, "We have to go through his history," he said, "Check medical records, police records, family…etc"
"Sounds like a lot of work,"
"That's a lawyer's job,"
"Try being a lawyer's secretary," she muttered.
Lee glanced at her from the side of his sunglasses, "Kayin not being the perfect boss?"
"He's okay,"
Lee was about to say more, but he'd reach the building already, "There you go,"
She opened the door, "Thanks for dropping me off," she said getting out, "And thanks for helping…." Looking at him, "In everything,"
"No problem," he said.
She smiled and walked away.
Later at night.
Dionne shook her head, "For the fifth time, no," she snapped at Lee; they were sitting in his suite where he was staying and he was trying to get any info he could on Hwoarang.
Lee sighed, "I'm just asking Di. Right now, you're the closest person to Hwoarang," he said, "And you're the one person he would tell his problems too,"
"I know," she muttered standing up. "But Hwoarang kept things, he isn't an open person,"
Lee sat down, "Then I guess I should do it the hard way,"
She looked at him, "The…." But the doorbell interrupted her.
"One sec," said Lee getting up and going to the door; he opened it and found Fay.
"Hi," she said shyly, "Got room for one more?"
He smiled and let her in.
Dionne looked surprised, "Fay, what are you doing here?" she asked.
"I'm joining your team,"
She raised an eyebrow, "Why would the great Fay Mishima who only cares about nothing else but her work join our team?" she demanded.
Fay glared at her, "You're my friend Di, I want to help,"
"Where were you when I was lying in the hospital!" she snapped.
"I…."
"Had to work!" finished Dionne as she picked her bag, "We'll finish this tomorrow, Lee," she said walking to the door, she went out and slammed it making Fay flinch.
Fay sighed and sat down on the sofa, "That didn't go too well," she muttered.
Lee sat down next to her and put an arm around her shoulders, "What really happened?"
"I quit,"
She felt his hands tense a bit on her shoulders, "Why?"
"It just got bad," she said putting her head in her hands, "Adam and Kayin merged their companies, that means he's there 24/7," she said, "Crystal has been hired by Kayin to do PR and he also asked me to stop seeing you because he's opposing Hwoarang's case and…."
Lee put his hands on her mouth, "Shhhh…"
She closed her eyes and put her head on his shoulders trying to relax.
Maybe I was a bit too hard on her, Dionne thought as she walked out of the hotel. Then she shrugged, or maybe not, she thought. Just as she stepped out she bumped into a man, "Hey…." She snapped, and then focused a bit, "Mr. Mitchell?"
The man looked at her, "The last time I was called a mister was a long time ago," he said smiling at her.
Dionne looked at him and realized that although this man looked like Kayin Mitchell, there were still some differences, like the pierced eyebrow, the spiked highlighted hair and attitude, "And you are?"
"Kyle Mitchell,"
"No wonder you looked so different,"
He chuckled, "Different?"
She shook her head, "Never mind," turning to leave.
"Miss, I never caught your name…?"
Her eyes twinkled, and she figured he at least deserved her name for being so brave, "Dionne," she said, turning off again. Before he could say anything else, she was gone. He sighed, shrugging and heading upstairs.
"She quit?" Adam asked.
"Yes,"
"Why?"
Kayin looked at him, "Because she said that she won't work for an asshole,"
"Excuse me,"
"I told her not to talk to Lee about the case because the DeLavega's want me to put Hwoarang behind bars,"
Adam whistled.
Fay woke up feeling warm all over; she blinked several times and realized that the room was dark except for a dim light opened. She stirred a bit and found herself lying in Lee's arms, he had both arms around her and she had her head on his chest while she lay between his outstretched legs. How did we end up like this? She thought moving slowly away, and sitting up on the sofa. Fay sighed and stood up; she went to the phone and called Dionne, but it came on the answering machine, "Di! It's Fay, please call me, you and I need to talk," she spoke, "You know I love you honey, and I want to help. I know I wasn't honest at first, but…." BEEP! YOU HAVE REACHED THE MAXIMUM TIME FOR LEAVING A MESSAGE.
Fay sighed and put the phone down; she turned around and bumped into a hard wall making her scream.
"Easy…." Said Lee putting his hands on her hips and steadying her.
"You scared me, Chaolan," she whispered.
"I scared you?!" he spoke, "How do you think I felt when I heard voices in my room?" he asked sarcastically.
She shrugged.
Lee bent forward a bit, but Fay stepped back, but she couldn't move further because the desk was behind her. "Lee…"
He moved forward and put either hand on the sides of the desk trapping her, "Yes?" he said moving his lips across her temple.
Fay hesitated, "Are you going to kiss me?"
"If you want me to," he said trailing his lips at the corner of her mouth.
"Will you stop there?"
"Not even if you put a gun to my head," he said covering her mouth with his.
Dionne sighed wearily as she heard Fay's message on her answering machine. She decided to call her back later, and she listened to another message…
"Di! Sweetheart! It's Crystal…"
DELETE.
Dionne sighed, and looked at her clock. Hwoarang was allowed out for a while because of the papers she signed. She walked to the shower, and heard her machine going off again. This time, it was Kayin calling. She grabbed her cordless in her bathroom.
"What can I do for you, Mr. Mitchell?"
"Ah, Mrs. Doo-San, its more like what I can do for you,"
She turned the shower water off, "Excuse me?"
"Your husband abused you, you're entitled to money claims…"
"Mr. Mitchell, how did you get this number exactly?"
"Why your cousin, Crystal DeLavega,"
Dionne shook her head, "Sir, unless I give you the call, I don't want your assistance,"
"But…"
CLICK.
As she hung up the phone, she heard the bathroom door clicking. She smiled, and put the phone on top of the toilet. She moved her hand back in, and turned the water on.
She heard the door click again, and she resumed her shower.
Later…
"I'm sorry about earlier," Dionne spoke lowly.
"If anything, I'm sorry," Fay said, happy to be in her friend's graces again. She missed her.
"How's Lee?"
Fay froze, "How did…"
"I'm your best friend…I know these things,"
Fay chuckled, "He's fine. And Red?"
Dionne watched her husband dress in only pants, "He's in my arms where he belongs,"
Fay sighed, feeling guilty, "You know there will still have to be a trial? Your family has been persisting,"
"I know, that's why we're taking advantage of our time together,"
"Good. I'll call you if I know anything,"
"Thanks, bye," hanging up.
Fay sighed as she put the phone down, "Now what?" she asked herself quietly. Just then the phone rang again and she picked it up, "Hello?"
"Ms. Mishima, Kayin Mitchell speaking,"
"Yes, Mr. Mitchell," she said quietly.
"I will cut to the case, Ms." He spoke, "I'm calling because I need you here,"
"I'm sorry, but I made my statement clear the other day,"
"Is it because of personal…."
"You know it has nothing to do with that!" she snapped. "And I appreciate you not calling me and plus I'm helping Mr. Chaolan with the case, so I will see you in court," she shouted hanging up on his face.
"Touché," came Lee's voice as he walked in.
Fay turned around and smiled weakly, "Hard day," she muttered.
Lee hugged her tightly, "You're telling me," he muttered, "One minute you're on the phone asking me for a favor and then the next minute I wake up in bed finding you beside me,"
"Is that sarcasm?" she demanded.
"You wish," he teased, then he looked serious, "Come on,"
"Where?"
"To the hospital,"
"Which one?" she asked.
"All of them, I need to see if they have any file on Hwoarang,"
"Bitch," muttered Kayin.
"Who?" asked Kyle walking in.
"What are you doing here?"
Kyle shrugged, "Passing by,"
Kayin raised an eyebrow, "Well, never mind," he said. Then he threw a book at Kyle, "You free?"
"For the next hour, yes,"
"Good, fix those and help me with this,"
Kyle sat down and looked at the book. Just then Adam walked in, "What are you doing here?" he asked Kyle.
"Nothing, wanted some cash and now I'm here doing his job for him," he muttered.
"You'll get paid!" snapped Kayin.
"You called her?" Adam asked Kayin.
"Who?"
"Dionne and Fay,"
"Dionne?" asked Kyle; "I met an angel today by that name,"
"Then it's probably not the one were talking about," said Adam. "What about Fay?"
"Hung up," said Kayin, "She's with Lee now,"
"Let's get her, then," Adam spoke, "And Di too while we're at it,"
Kayin shook her head, "Fay and Lee are moving around, and Dionne's with Hwoarang,"
Adam frowned, as did Kyle.
Later…
"Lee, this is tiring. We need a break, and shouldn't we just try Hwoarang again?"
He sighed, "Sure,"
She took his hands and threw the file from his other hand, "Its too stuffy in here," she complained.
Lee dropped the file and smiled at her; he hugged her close and bent down to kiss her when Fay spotted something on the floor, "What's this?!" she exclaimed bending now making Lee's jaw interact with her head, "Ow," he muttered.
Fay picked up a paper and shrieked, "This is it!"
"What?" he asked taking the paper from her. Then his eyes widened, "Perfect,"
The phone blaring in her ear awaked Dionne. She hurriedly picked it up as not to disturb Hwoarang.
"Hello?" groggily.
"Di! Glad I finally got you! It's Crystal!"
Dionne groaned inwardly, "What do you want?"
"Why your happiness of course. I hope you're not with that Neanderthal,"
Dionne frowned, "If you mean my husband, yes I am,"
Crystal snorted loudly, "Di, that jerk needs to go behind bars,"
"That's my choice, Crystal, and I love him,"
"Love. Humph. You make me sick, cousin,"
Dionne growled, "Christie put you up to this, didn't she?"
Crystal was silent for a moment.
"Ha! I knew it!" she snapped.
"So what? She's right, he shouldn't treat you like that, and you shouldn't let him,"
"I love him! Damnit, leave us alone!"
"He's still getting a trial! I'll see you both in court!" she screamed. Dionne slammed down the phone, and she turned to see Hwoarang propped on an elbow.
"All that for me?"
She looked down, and moved hair from her eyes. He took her chin, and kissed her. She sighed, "You know she's right, though,"
"Why?"
"You are getting a trial,"
He looked down, "I know,"
She hugged him tightly, "Please, just talk to Lee. He'll help you,"
He nodded, "I'll try,"
She kissed him, and snuggled herself closer into his arms.
Two Weeks Later.
"This says that you have sort of trauma," Lee spoke to Hwoarang who was behind bars again.
"Trauma?"
"Yes, this is your file when you were eleven," Lee said, "You were brought to the hospital at 3am when you found your father dead, not only were you upset, but you started getting really violent," he spoke, then he read for a few minutes again, "You saw a psychiatrist…."
"How come I can't remember any of this shit?" Hwoarang asked.
"You probably buried it inside," Dionne said sympathetically.
"Enough of this bull!" Hwoarang snapped, "None of this explains why my daughter is dead,"
Dionne's lower lip trembled, "Hwoarang…."
"I don't care if I go to jail or die! I want to know what killed my baby; you might've forgotten but I sit here everyday thinking of what went wrong that day," he said getting up, then he called for the guard and left.
Dionne started crying.
Lee pulled out a handkerchief and gave it to her, "It's okay,"
"No, it's not okay," she sniffed standing up, "But he's right, I'm trying so hard to save him that I forgot about Artemis,"
Lee scratched his head, "I'll look into it,"
"Please," she said softly leaving.
Late Night.
Fay woke up from sleep and found Lee lying on the foot of the bed looking at some papers and only wearing loose trainers. She turned to her side and switched on the lamp and then secured the sheets around her and crawled towards him, "Hey…" she said softly.
"Hey," he replied not looking at her.
"Don't you ever sleep?" she asked from behind him and putting her head on his shoulders.
He yawned, "Yes, but there's something I keep thinking I've missed. I looked at Artemis's medical report a hundred times, but there still seems to be something missing," looking serious.
Fay shrugged, "I don't think so. The doctors can't determine what happened…"
Lee went to the phone again.
"Who are you calling at…" Fay gazed at the clock, "Eleven thirty at night?"
"Dionne, of course,"
Kyle checked the address, and then knocked on the door. In a moment, Dionne opened the door. Her hair was wet, and hse only had on a terry cloth robe that went to her thighs.
"Mr. Mitchell?'
His eyes lit up, "Ma'am,"
She sighed, "How did you find me?"
"My brother…"
She nodded, "Enough said. What can I do for you?"
I can think of a few things, "Actually, he asked me to come see you…to see if you would reconsider this case,"
Dionne rolled her eyes, and then shivered, "It's cold out, sir, come in,"
"Kyle's fine, thanks," going in. She nodded.
"Sit, I'll be down in a moment," she spoke, heading upstairs to dress.
Hwoarang slept, but woke up sweating. He breathed heavy, and swallowed hard. He was still thinking of that night. He sighed, and relaxed a bit. He closed his eyes, missing his wife's touch. He missed his daughter's cries at three in the morning. He sighed, and tried to turn off to sleep again, but his dreams were filled with violent nightmares…
"Her phone keeps ringing," Lee muttered.
Fay sighed, "Try her back later," patting the bed, "For now, rest,"
He put the phone down, and slid onto the bed with a few papers in hand, "This is so stressful," he muttered, rubbing his temples.
Fay started to massage his shoulders, "When this is done, when it's all done, it'll be better," she spoke softly.
He sighed, "I hope so," turning around to kiss her.
