Chapter 2
Dionne opened her eyes, and noticed she was on her sofa. She tried to sit up, but an iron grip held her firmly in place. She turned her head, and saw Kyle, sleeping like a baby. She tried to move again.
"Stay still, woman," he muttered groggily.
Dionne pulled away, and put her hands to her mouth in horror, "What have I done?"
He sat up, "Dionne, what's wrong?"
"I just cheated on my husband!" she yelled, falling to her knees.
He swore softly, and got up. He kneeled in front of her, and held her shoulders, "It's not totally your fault…I should have left…"
She shook her head, "I'm sorry Hwoarang," lowly.
He looked down.
"Leave," she muttered.
He looked up at her, narrowing his eyes, "What?"
"Leave!" she snapped, "And if you use this against me, I'll call it rape!" she yelled angrily.
He sighed, knowing he couldn't win, "It's forgotten," dressing, and leaving. Dionne went upstairs to shower, and cry.
Two Months Later.
Court.
Dionne sat nervously at the seats where watchers were viewing. She saw Lee sitting calmly on the defenders side alone while Kayin sat with Adam on the prosecutions' side. They were all sitting nervously and impatiently waiting for the judge to come up with a decision.
A minute later a guard entered, "ALL RISE," he spoke.
They all stood up as the judge entered and sat down, "In the DeLavega Vs. Doo San," the judge began, "Not guilty against his wife's former charges,"
Hwoarang breathed a sigh of relief, while Dionne squealed in delight.
"However…." The judge interrupted giving them a cold look, "Hwoarang Doo San will be charged of second degree murder for the murder of his own daughter Artemis Doo San……"
"NO!" Dionne yelled.
"Which is prison for seven years with hard labor," said the judge, "Case closed," hitting the table.
Suddenly everything happened at once; Dionne began crying, cameras were being flashed everywhere and Hwoarang was being taken away. She ran towards him, in the midst of her tears, and he looked back at her blinking back tears.
"Don't leave me,"
He looked back at her, "I'll never leave you," walking with the cops.
Dionne sank to the floor, and a set of warm hands went on her shoulder. She stood up, and lunged herself into Kyle's arms.
"Jesus, Di, breath," he spoke, smoothing her hair.
She sobbed into his shoulder.
Several Years later…
Dionne buzzed about the house, working like a mad woman. Kyle walked through the door after a long day of work. He sighed, and tossed his paper on the coffee table. He put his jacket on the staircase, and put down his brief case at the door. He walked into the kitchen to see Dionne cooking and cleaning. She looked like a typical Hispanic woman with a bandana tied over her head, a mini sundress, and an apron with sandals.
She jumped suddenly as Kyle's arms moved just below her bust. He began lightly sucking on her neck. She closed her eyes, and stopped moving, feeling lost. In reality, she imagined her husband's strong hands after a long day wrapping around her. She turned around, and wrapped her arms around Kyle's neck, and started to kiss him. When she missed the teasing sensation that her husband offered, she opened her eyes, and moved away.
"I'm happy to see you too," chuckling.
"Hi, Kyle," she muttered, going back to her chores while the potatoes boiled.
"What's wrong?"
She looked at him, "Hwoarang's supposed to be coming back today. He got out early," she spoke, answering his unasked question.
He sighed, "Where does that leave us?"
She swallowed, and looked up at him, "I don't know,"
Fay leafed through a book of baby names. Lee walked through the door, and kissed her head.
"How was your day?" sitting next to her.
Fay nodded, engrossed in the book. He pulled it from her playfully, and looked at it. His eyes went wide, and she laughed.
"You're kidding?"
She shook her head, biting her lower lip.
He picked her up, "I love you so much," kissing her. She smiled and wrapped her legs around his waist, "How was your day?" she asked him quietly.
"How many months are you?" he asked at them same time.
Fay's eyes twinkled mischievously and kissed him lightly.
Later…
Hwoarang stepped out of the cell, looking around. He sighed, and phoned Jin to pick him up. A few moments later, Jin arrived. They loaded up, and pulled off.
"How've you been?" Jin asked his friend. He had changed completely. He had a more rugged look, and his narrow features were firmer.
"Alive. How's life?"
Jin nodded, "Not half bad,"
"How's Fay?"
"Married,"
He whistled. He remained silent for a while, and then he asked, "How's Di?" in a bit of a shaky tone.
Jin looked at his friend, and clenched his jaw, "She's fine," looking back at the road.
"Why don't I believe you?"
Jin remained silent as they drove to Dionne's house.
Later.
"HOW COULD YOU NOT TELL ME SHE WAS LIVING WITH KYLE?!" Hwoarang snapped at Jin in the car.
"It wasn't in my place," Jin spoke clenching his jaw.
"I've been in jail for five years and the only thing on my mind was Dionne and I had to make it out of there!" he snapped, "That was the only fucking thing on my mind!" he told her, "Oh my god," he whispered, "I was ready to kill her,"
Jin didn't say anything.
Kyle came back home and looked shocked when he saw Dionne on the floor sobbing hysterically.
"Honey, what happened?" going to her aide.
"Don't you dare fucking touch me ever again!"
He stood up, and looked taken back.
"He's in jail, Di. He doesn't care about you anymore, Di. You won't matter to him, Di. Stop thinking about him, Di. I'm here for you, Di. You're full of shit!" she screamed at him, giving him back the words he told her.
He sighed.
"Pack up your stuff, and get the fuck out of my house," she snapped angrily.
He knew she wasn't in the mood for an argument, and went to pack a few things. She phoned Jin in the mean time.
Fay looked at both men in front of her.
"Red, it's been a while," hugging him.
He forced a weak smile, "Hey miss Shrink. I heard you're going to help me?"
She nodded, "I'm going to try,"
Suddenly, Jin's cell phone rang. He excused himself.
"So, we can start whenever you're ready."
He nodded, "I just need some time to collect my thoughts,"
"I understand. If you don't have anywhere to stay, my place is always welcomed to you,"
He shook his head, smiling, "I don't trust myself alone with you," winking and making her smile.
Jin sighed, "Di, he won't want to talk,"
She sounded really upset, "Jin, I have to apologize. Things weren't supposed to go the way they went. I need him back here with me. Now,"
"He's not a toy, Di,"
"I know! But the only thing I thought about was him back in my arms,"
"And that's why you slept with Kyle, right?" he demanded.
"Kyle was a mistake. I didn't mean anything…he reminded me of Red, i…"
"I frankly don't care. You're not going to screw with him again. Do you know how upset he is now?"
Dionne sighed, "I can't possibly imagine, honestly. But please, at least let me talk to him,"
Jin sighed, What have I got to lose?, "I'll bring him over one more time, and leave him there for the night. But its your funeral,"
"Thank you, Jin," hanging up. He sighed.
Later…
"Where are we going?" Hwoarang asked Jin for the fifth time.
"You'll see when we get there?"
"Don't tell me you got me a new pad?"
Jin shook his head, "Not that good,"
"Then?"
He pulled into the driveway, and Hwoarang swore.
"Jin…"
"Just hear her out. She wouldn't leave me alone,"
He rolled his eyes, and got out of the car, slamming the door. He went to the door, and knocked.
Dionne opened up, swallowing, "Come in," softly, opening the door more. She felt like a nervous twelve year old.
"You've got five minutes," he said, looking at his watch, and taking a seat on the sofa.
She looked down, "Things got really strange. I missed you so much, i…" trying to reach to him. He moved back. She moved hair from her eyes quietly, "I understand why you'd be mad at me, but please try to understand,"
"Understand what? That you cheated on me?"
Her eyes watered, "What else did you expect? I couldn't sleep alone anymore! I couldn't take it! Being without you drove me crazy! I almost committed suicide," streaming out tears now, "Forgive me, I can't take it anymore," sobbing, and almost choking, "I can't stand being without you anymore…"
He arched a brow. She looked pathetic. All this just for him. He felt confused—she had slept with another man…but she still seemed to love him. He didn't know what to do.
Dionne stepped front to hug him, but he took another step back and shook his head, "I'm sorry…." He said quietly, "But right now I can't think or act and I'm afraid I'll do something I'll regret…." He spoke.
Dionne's face crumpled, "Hwoarang…."
"Goodbye Dionne…." He said walking out of the door and ignoring her cries.
Next Day.
"You walked out?" Fay asked Hwoarang quietly sitting opposite him and holding a notepad in her hand.
He shrugged, "Yeah," he muttered leaning back on the sofa and stretching his arms.
"How do you feel?"
"Empty,"
"Elaborate," she specified.
He crossed his arms and itched his head, "I don't know," he shrugged, "Empty, or maybe angry…." Then he thought for a minute, "I'm feeling lost,"
"Lost?"
"Yeah," he nodded, "In jail I thought I had everything waiting for me at home, but then why I did come back nothing was there,"
She was about to talk when Lee walked in; Hwoarang looked up guiltily, but Fay calmly stood up, "What is it, Lee?" she asked.
Lee looked at her, "Can't make the appointment," he spoke, "Sorry,"
She looked disappointed, but then smiled, "It's okay,"
"I'm sorry, I promised you, but…"
She kissed his lips lightly, "It's okay, I understand,"
"Sorry angel," he said leaving.
Fay sighed and went back to Hwoarang, "Everything okay?" he asked.
"Yeah,"
"You look disappointed,"
She looked up at him, "I'm the shrink here,"
He shrugged, "Sorry,"
Fay was about to talk, but then closed her notepad, "Could we do this another time," she said apologetically, "I need to go anyway,"
"Where?"
"Checkup, Lee was supposed to come with me, but…."
"Checkup?" he asked.
Fay patted her tummy lightly and he grinned. Then he stood up, "I might as well join you, not like I have anything better to do,"
"It's your funeral," she said smiling.
Kyle went home and had one thing on his mind: try and speak to Dionne. He had sent her e-mails, phoned her, and he was so tired of trying. He swore a tapestry of curses at himself, and tried her one more time. This time, she actually picked up. Her voice sounded hoarse and groggy.
"Hello?"
"Di?"
She was quiet for a moment, "Hello, Kyle," lowly.
"Di, you don't know how worried I was about you. What happened?"
"Nothing really. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm in the shower," softly, hanging up before he could complain.
He sighed.
Days later…
"Thanks again for coming with me the other day," Fay said, sitting down and grabbing her notepad.
Hwoarang shrugged, "Anything for a friend,"
She smiled at that, and started their session.
"Have your feeling changed about her since you've come back?"
He thought for a moment, "I still care, but I just feel disconnected. I can't go back anytime soon,"
Fay felt bad for both friends; if Red didn't go back, Di would find a way to hurt herself, but if he went back, it wouldn't be healthy for either of them.
"Alright. Now, about your bouts,"
He inwardly groaned, but then he sighed, "It's about time I talked about it," starting to explain his childhood to her.
Jin drove past Dionne's house, but the car was gone. He found it odd, since she hadn't left the house in a long time. He sighed, starting to feel guilty, but he didn't know why. He kept driving, and figured he would go see a movie.
Dionne rested in the spa as she received a massage. She relaxed, and tried not to doze off as to miss a moment of her pampering. Her golden skin felt refreshed, and the aromatherapy soothed her. As if things couldn't get bad at all, she heard a familiar annoying, high-pitched voice. She looked up, and Crystal moved to the table next to her. She quickly got up, and walked out, shocking everyone.
Lee walked into the house and found Fay sitting quietly in the living room. "You okay?" he asked.
She looked at him and smiled weakly.
"Where's Hwoarang?"
"He went to take a walk," she said softly, "He'll be back in half an hour,"
"Oh, I see. How are things going?"
Fay nodded, "Well, he's opening up,"
"Do you think things will go back to normal with him and Di?"
Fay shrugged, "Only time will tell,"
"And what about us?"
Fay smiled, "Only time will tell,"
Dionne paid the spa manager, and apologized for the inconvenience. When she went to her car, she couldn't hide her distaste. Her sister leaned against her car.
"Christie," she muttered.
She smiled, "How's it going, sis? Heard you're a misses. How's my niece and brother in law?"
Dionne pushed her sister into the parking meter. Then, she got in her car. She noticed the pictures of Kyle, Artemis, and Hwoarang. She clenched her jaw and pulled off.
Fifteen minutes later.
Jin finally found parking in the crowded parking lot. Next to him was a gorgeous silver Chevy Avalanche. He noticed the door opening, and Dionne stepped out.
"Hey, like my car?" she asked.
Jin faced her, shocking them both. "What's up?" he asked, hugging her tightly.
"Going to see Roller ball,"
"Me too, let's go," closing his door when she followed. They walked, and then they bumped into a man. They looked up to see Hwoarang in front of them.
"Hey," he said.
Jin shook his hand, and Dionne put her hand against his, but he pulled away before she could lock her fingers with his. She let her hair fall in front of her face.
"I've gotta get going," Hwoarang said, suppressing the urge to move the hair from her eyes. He simply left.
Jin sighed, feeling bad, and put an arm around his friend.
Kyle headed in to his office. Kayin bumped into him.
"Sorry bro. Watsup?"
Kyle shook his head.
"The missy still getting to you?"
Kyle glared.
Kayin chuckled, "I'll take that as a yes. Well, you Adam and I have a meeting in half an hour. Don't be late,"
Kyle grunted, and went to his desk, feeling frustrated.
Later.
"You saw her?" Fay asked, "That's good, how did you feel?"
"Nothing,"
"Nothing?"
He shrugged, "She was with Jin,"
"And did that bother you?"
He kept quiet. "I don't know," he admitted.
"Let me rephrase that, did seeing her bother you or seeing her with Jin?"
Hwoarang thought for a minute and scratched his head, "Now you're confusing me,"
Fay smiled, "Let's take a break,"
"Please…."
"Why are we meeting with Lee?" Adam asked Kayin bitterly.
"There's a case I need his consultant about," Kayin spoke, "What's wrong with him anyway?"
"He's married to his angel," said Kyle.
"SHUT UP!" snapped Adam and Kayin at the same time.
Kyle arched a brow, "In case you assholes didn't notice, I've got my own shit to deal with without dealing with you," he snapped. He slammed down his brief case, and went for a walk.
Adam and Kayin swore.
"I need to talk to you," Dionne said on the phone frantically.
"I'll see you at the coffee place in half an hour,"
Dionne nodded and hung up.
Fay put down the phone.
"Who was that?" Hwoarang asked.
"One of my patients," she lied, "I'm sorry to leave you like this, but I need to go,"
"I'll be here when you get back," said Hwoarang.
"Good," she said standing up, but she suddenly lost her balance.
"Woah!" Hwoarang exclaimed steadying her.
"I'm fine," said Fay pushing him slightly away, but she nearly fell again.
"Fay?" he asked.
SILENCE
"Holy shit!" he whispered looking around. He quickly put on her jacket and lifted her and headed towards the hospital.
An Hour Later.
Dionne waited and waited for Fay, but no use. I guess she's not coming, she thought bitterly. What a friend?! She thought angrily standing up and leaving. As she drove home, she started thinking about it more. She sighed, figuring Fay wouldn't abandon her like that. She almost started to worry. She sighed, and went back home.
Lee stood at Fay's side.
"I'm sorry sweetheart,"
Fay blinked, and swallowed, "I'm fine," she said, sitting up in the hospital bed, "They're just keeping me overnight,"
Hwoarang sighed.
"Thanks, bro," Lee said, looking at him.
He nodded, "I think I'll leave you two alone,"
"Where will you be?" Fay asked him.
He got quiet for a moment, "I don't know," he stammered a bit.
Fay's eyes went soft as he left.
Late at night…
Kyle knocked at the door. He sighed, and Dionne opened up. She was half dressed, and she quickly pulled her sweater down to cover her legs a bit more.
"Can I help you?"
He sighed, "Di, I just want to talk,"
She snorted, "Sure,"
"I'm serious. Give me five minutes,"
She finally nodded, and let him in.
"I want things to be right between us. I want to start over,"
She looked down. What did she have to lose? Hwoarang currently wanted nothing to do with her. She looked back at him, and his eyes were sincere. "Let's talk," inviting him in.
Next Day.
Lee was walking toward Fay's room when he noticed doctors going in and out, he quickened his pace and went in, "What's going on?" he demanded.
A nurse walked towards him, "Your wife just had a miscarriage, sir," she told him bluntly and then quickly went in.
Lee stood numb.
"Damn you, Mitchell," she muttered rolling away from him, "Why is it when you want to talk, I end up in bed with you?" she demanded.
"You're such a bitch after sex," he muttered. She slapped him, and he grunted. Then, the doorbell rang. She let strands of reckless hair fall to her face, and she put the rest in a bun. Then, she wrapped a robe tightly to her. She headed downstairs, and opened the door. Hwoarang stood there, his hands in his pockets. He arched a brow at her. She looked healthy, but her skin was glowing…
"Can I come in?" he asked, without greeting.
She backed from the door, allowing him in.
"Who'd you screw?" he asked bluntly.
She glared, "What gives you the right to just walk into my house and start talking crap about who I slept with? You've got nerve, Hwoarang,"
Kyle walked downstairs, full dressed. He was fixing his tie, and he saw Hwoarang. He almost expected it.
"Hello, Hwoarang,"
Hwoarang narrowed his eyes, "Him? You slept with him?"
The look on his wife's face was enough to answer his question. She simply stared at him blankly. Kyle looked at him, and left, kissing Dionne's hand. Hwoarang glared at her.
"To think I came to apologize to you?"
She looked at him, "I think we should talk,"
"I think not," turning to leave.
She grabbed his arm, "For weeks, I've sat here locked inside my head…remembering everything you said. The silence is getting us nowhere. Fast," she said lowly, her voice wavering for a moment.
He looked down, and then back at her, "Fine," sitting down on the sofa.
Lee moved his hands through his hair as he went into Fay's room; he found her sitting quietly on her bed. "Fay…?" he spoke breaking the silence.
She looked at him and her eyes welled up with tears.
Lee took her hands and hugged her, "Don't worry," he said stroking her hair, "There will be other babies,"
She sniffed a bit and put her head on his shoulders.
"The doctor said you were stressed," he told her, "I'm sorry I didn't realize, I should've been there for you," he told her.
She smiled weakly, "It's okay…." Her voice trailing off.
"But, Fay…."
"It's alright," she said quietly, "Could you do me favor though?"
"Anything,"
"Get me out of here,"
Kyle swore a million times to himself, heading back to his office. Dionne would never talk to him again. But, she did have a point. Every time he went to talk to her, they always managed to wind up in bed the next morning. He sighed.
"Damn Hwoarang," he muttered to himself.
"I didn't mean to. It's just that…" she reached out to Hwoarang, but he moved back. She sighed, and smiled weakly, tears apparent in her eyes.
"Dionne, what do you want from me? What do you want from my life?"
She fought her tears back, "I want to love you. I want to hold you. I want to have more kids, I want to grow old and die with you," she said, her voice shaking until it was down to nothing. She stopped, catching herself, "Hwoarang, I've never loved anyone half as much as I love you. You can't do this to me. I swear, I'll die," she said softly, moving over to him, and cupping his face in her hands.
He moved his hands to her stomach, and up her chest to her shoulders… and pushed her away.
"I don't know what to say to all that, honestly…I just…I just need time," he said, getting up, "And now Fay needs me,"
Dionne stood up, "Fay?"
"She's in the hospital, Dionne," he said, looking at her, "So I can't stay. I should be checking on her. I've gotta go," he spoke, leaving.
Dionne froze, feeling horrible for her friend. She ran upstairs to dress.
Lee signed the papers, and helped Fay walk out of the hospital.
"Are you sure that was the best choice?"
"At least there I wont have to hear a mother giving birth or see a newborn every two minutes," she muttered almost bitterly. Lee kissed her head.
"I'm so sorry, Fay,"
She put a finger to his lips, "I love you,"
He smiled, and lifted her to the car.
Later…
Dionne banged on Fay's door. Lee opened up, and Dionne looked at him. She threw her arms around him, "I'm so sorry," she said.
"It's ok," he said slowly. She let him go, "Where's Fay?'
"She's…"
Before Lee could finish, Dionne rushed off. When she went into the room, she saw Fay lying in bed, and Hwoarang stood over her. He kissed her cheek, and turned to see Dionne. He walked past her without saying anything. She looked down at Fay. There was a knock on the door, and Jin entered too. He hugged Dionne, and then squeezed his sister.
"Where have you been?" she asked softly.
He sighed, "Busy. Running around for dad," he muttered.
Fay's mouth formed a straight line, "I see,"
"Are you alright?" he asked, changing the subject quickly.
She nodded.
"I was worried," Dionne cut in, "When I didn't see you…"
Fay's eyes looked pained, "I'm sorry, Di,"
She shook her head, "I'll be back. You two talk," she said softly, leaving the room.
Jin looked at his sister, "I heard what happened," he spoke lowly.
Fay winced.
Jin sat for a while then finally bid her well and left. Then Dionne walked in, "Hey…" she said quietly.
"Hey," Fay said, "Sorry about the other day,"
Dionne looked almost angry, "Fay, you had a break down and you're apologizing for not making it to our appointment," she demanded angrily.
"You know that I always keep my promises,"
Dionne smiled.
"So you want to tell me why you wanted to meet me the other day?" Fay asked.
Dionne was about to talk when Lee walked in, "Ladies, I'm sorry to interrupt, but Fay you need to rest,"
"Lee…." Fay began, but he shook his head.
"No," he said firmly. "You rest,"
Fay was about to argue, but Dionne stood up, "He's right Fay, you need to rest up,"
"But…."
"I'll see you later, take care," she said leaving with Lee behind her.
Dionne walked out of Lee's home and stood still as she saw Hwoarang by the door; he was smoking a cigarette. She hesitated and approached him silently; he saw her and threw his cigarette on the floor. "Red…" she began, but he stomped on his cigarette and left.
Dionne held back her tears and bit her lower lip.
"You slept with her?" Adam asked Kyle.
Kyle didn't say anything.
"Idiot," muttered Kayin, "Why not just let it go,"
"Because I fucking can't!" Kyle snapped, "She's my girlfriend and I love her!" he exclaimed.
"Loser," muttered Adam.
"Look who's talking asshole!" Kyle spoke.
"If you must know I am over her!" Adam shouted at Kyle.
Kyle was ready to tear out his throat, but Kayin stepped between them, "That's enough," he told them. "Kyle, go clear your head and Adam stick to your own business,"
Both men grunted and left Kayin.
Late At Night.
Fay sat up suddenly from bed; she shivered a bit and touched her cheeks. She realized that they were tear stained. She cupped her face and tried to stop herself from shaking, just as she calmed down she felt a strong pair of arms around her. "Fay…"
She turned around and allowed Lee to hug her tightly, "It's okay," he told her.
She let out a deep breath, "I don't know why I was crying,"
"It's an after miscarriage effect," he told her. "The doctor warned me,"
Next Day.
Dionne walked to work not feeling so good.
"This is going to be a lousy day," she muttered to herself. Just as the words slipped from her mouth, Kyle approached her. She rolled her eyes.
"We have to talk," he said, taking her arm.
She glared at him.
"How are you feeling?" Lee asked fixing his tie.
"A bit better," Fay said putting on a tank top, "I'm sorry if I freaked you out last night," she spoke pulling up her shorts.
He didn't say anything.
Fay put on a pair of slippers and wanted to walk out of the room, but he caught her waist, "Shouldn't you be in bed?" he asked.
"You know that if I stayed in bed I would go crazy," she said kissing him right under his jaw.
He frowned at the thought, "No sense leaving you alone," he said taking his cell out of his pocket.
"Who are you calling?"
"Your babysitter," he teased dialing Hwoarang's number.
"I don't allow my employees to 'talk' on my time, and I refuse to be a hypocrite," she muttered, making him clench his jaw, "No if you'll excuse me," she muttered.
He held her firmly, "I wont. Tell me I don't mean anything to you," he said seriously.
"Fine. You don't. I've been with Red through thick and thin and I refuse to leave him now. Six long years," she yelled at Kyle. People were starting to stare. She yanked her arm away, and stomped off.
Fay moved about the house as Lee walked in.
"You know you should be resting," he lectured, kissing her.
She shrugged, "That bed was driving me nuts,"
"Where's my babysitter?" he joked.
Fay laughed, "He's on his way, baby," she cooed.
Lee rolled his eyes, chuckling.
Later…
Jin knocked on Dionne's door, deciding to pay her a visit. She was nulling about, working herself to death. When she opened the door, her hair was in a braid tied with a bandana. She wore a tank top and denim shorts.
"Hello," Jin said, eyeing her.
She laughed, and letting him in.
"How's life?"
"Fine," sneezing, and leading him to the sofa.
"Bless you," he chuckled. He looked around the house, and everything was spotless.
"I know what you're thinking, and its not true," Dionne said, speaking before he could comment.
He arched a brow, "You only clean when you're upset,"
"Not funny," she said, shrugging, "Besides I happen to be feeling exceptional today," she muttered sarcastically. Jin sighed.
"I'll talk to him for you,"
Dionne looked up.
"I know you miss him like hell. He misses you too. He's just too proud and stupid to admit it,"
She snorted, "We're not kids anymore," she said bitterly.
"We're talking about Red here," making her laugh.
"Yeah, well," she said shrugging, and standing up as Jin went to the door.
"I'm leaving. This dust is making me depressed,"
She laughed.
"So how's Di?" Lee asked.
Hwoarang glared, "Don't go there, Lee,"
"She's your wife, Red,"
"What's your point?" he snapped angrily, "She usually doesn't act like it," he muttered angrily, "Six years in the coupe, and not a word,"
"You're right. She was so selfish, trying to raise your child without you, take care of the house and bills…"
"Didn't Kyle do that for her?" he yelled angrily.
"Don't take your frustrations out on me," Lee said lowly, "I'm not the one. You should have duked this out with Di. You owe it to her,"
Hwoarang stood up, going to the bathroom, "I owe her?" he snorted, "That'll be the day,"
Two days later…
Jin and Hwoarang met at the café.
"So, how's life?" Jin asked his friend as he sipped coffee.
Hwoarang shrugged, "Dull, barely livable. And please, don't say what I think you're going to say,"
Jin shrugged innocently, "Well, it depends on what you think I'm going to say,"
"Leave Dionne out of this conversation, Jin,"
He shrugged, "Fine,"
"Now speak," he told him.
"Just wanted to see how you were doing I guess,"
Hwoarang nodded.
Later.
"It's about time we talked," Fay told Hwoarang.
He looked at her, "About?"
"The one thing we haven't talked about yet,"
"Forget it," he told her.
"You're running away Hwoarang," she said softly.
He didn't look at her.
"Why don't you want to talk about Dionne?" she asked.
He remained silent.
"Hwoarang…."
He took a glass and threw it across the wall making Fay flinch.
"Every time I look at her I remember my baby that I killed," he said almost breaking down.
Fay stood up and touched his shoulders gently, "But you didn't kill your baby,"
"I did,"
She looked confused, "No, you didn't," she insisted. "Your baby had a bad heart," she said softly, "The doctors didn't tell you that,"
"How did you know that?" he asked.
"We filed a case against them when Lee found out," she said, "You didn't know any of this?" she asked surprised.
"No, I don't…"
"But Dionne was supposed…" she began, but then stopped herself. "She didn't tell you," she whispered.
He clenched his jaw, "I can't believe this,"
Fay shook her head, "Don't be upset with her, Red. Things were hard on her. I'm sure she tried," she defended.
"No. I'm going to talk to her alright," he said, grabbing his jacket.
"Hwoarang, please…"
He slammed the door, and she slumped to the sofa.
Kayin sighed. He had to admit he missed Fay. She was his best secretary yet. Not to mention, she was the longest staying one too. He moved his hands through his hair, and Kyle walked in, looking sour.
"Good morning to you too, brother,"
"Not a damn thing's good about it, and you know it," he muttered angrily.
Kyle shrugged.
"Why you look down?"
"I was just thinking what losers we both are," muttered Kyle.
Later…
Fay paced the room when Lee walked in.
"What's wrong?"
"I think things are going to get worse…"
Lee sighed, "Fay, I think you should seriously take a break. Let them solve their own problems,"
"If I can't help my friends, I can't help anyone," Fay sighed.
Lee hugged her, and kissed her lightly, forcing her to relax.
"Relax. It'll be alright,"
She shrugged, and he kissed her again.
Dionne opened the door to find her husband standing there. She put her hands on her hips.
"What are you doing here?" she asked cooly.
"Why didn't you tell me?" he demanded, ignoring her inquiry.
"What? Didn't tell you what?"
"Why didn't you tell me Arty had a bad heart,"
She froze.
"Why didn't you tell me that my child died of natural causes? You know how long I was stuck in there feeling guilty? You know how long that's kept me from you?"
She clenched her jaw, "Well now that you know, I guess that's that, huh?"
"That's all you have to say?" he demanded angrily of her.
She shrugged, "What else is there to say, considering you refuse to have anything to do with me?? I tried talking with you before, but nothing works," she snapped angrily.
He looked down, and then looked back up at her, "To think we loved each other. You've got the weirdest way of showing it," he snapped at her.
Tears welled in her eyes, "Leave! Lately, all you do is hurt me! If you think you've broken me down enough for today, by all means leave!" she screamed angrily.
He glared, "You realize I'm not coming back?"
She narrowed her eyes, "You'd better mean it, because you might have to swallow those words later,"
He turned his back, showing he had no intentions of doing so. She swallowed, going back inside.
Later.
Lee was tired, he had such a long day that he was ready to commit suicide. He opened the door to the apartment and walked in, "Hello?" he called out putting his briefcase on the table. He walked around the kitchen and realized that nothing was prepared, maybe were going out, he thought. "Fay?" he called going into the living room, but nothing. He scratched his head and went to t he bed room, he paled when he found her on the floor lying on her stomach with the phone clutched in her hand, "Fay?" he asked terrified as he picked her up, "Honey…."
Silence.
Lee touched her hand trying to feel for a pulse and breathed a sigh of relief when he found it; he immediately dialed 911 and called Hwoarang with the other phone.
Two Hours Later.
Hwoarang walked into the hospital and found Lee pacing frantically by the emergency room, "Hey man…" he said, "What happened?"
"I don't know," Lee spoke, "I found her half dead on the floor," he said.
"You said the phone was clutched in her hand, do you know who she was calling?" he asked.
"Yes, she was calling me. I pressed redial," Lee said sitting down, "Fuck," he swore softly.
Hwoarang patted his shoulder, "Not your fault. She'll be fine. You know Fay is strong,"
Lee sighed, "Just how strong is she?"
"Strong enough to bounce back in no time," Hwoarang said, hoping he was right. He sighed, "Look, I've gotta run,"
Lee nodded, 'I'll tell her you came,"
"Right," he said, leaving.
