ACT 2 – 2000RPM 'The Mysterious Jeni'

The young Koda Minako sat quietly on the bucket seat, on her way home from work as she rode in her friend's Lancer.
Once again, she was somewhat silent and lost in thought. She had not spoken to Fu Huo properly in a while. She stared out the window of his car and gazed at the passing scenery.

As the sun began to set, the Lancer revved softly, crusing through the plains of D1.
Neither of the two spoke a word.
Fu Huo concentrated on driving smoothly and calmly. Not wanting to admit it, he felt relaxed in a long time, due to Minako's presence. He had always felt at home like this; driving Minako home after work, crusing along D1 each day and night. It was somewhat nostalgic for them.

"Mina…" spoke Fu Huo softly.
Minako turned briefly to face him, "Yes…?"
Her voice was very taming and calm, even though she had barely said a word, Fu Huo felt like he had heard a new wonder.

"I forgot to tell you that I was sorry…" continued Fu Huo, I don't wanna get dramatic or anything… But I gotta apologise to her at least…

"For what…?" wondered Minako.
"How I acted the other night… Please forget the stupid shit I said…"
"Oh… its okay… You were right about everything anyway…"
"No… just forget about it please…"

Fu Huo relaxed his hand on the shiftknob. Minako placed her palm onto his hand gently, and spoke to him softly.
"It's okay… You're right about everything you said…"
"But… Mina…"
"I don't have the right to stop you from doing anything, whether good or bad… I never did. And it's not right for me to just step into your life and constrain you as I please."
"You weren't constraining me from anything… I know you just wanna look after me. I appreciate it… I really do."

Minako became speechless once again. She felt things were too good to be true.
Fu continued, "You were such a good friend… but all I did was push you away because I didn't wanna share anything. You been rollin' with me ever since. Yet, I treated you like shit. I'm sorry about that…"
"No Fu… I shouldn't be getting in the way of things that you don't want me a part of. Everybody's allowed their own space too… If it were back then, maybe things would have been different. But its just like you said… we have our separate lives. And you have every right to have that life without me in it…"
"But that's not what I want, Mina…"
"Fu… you and I are both used to not getting what we want. You know that."
"It's okay… Let's drop it. I'm over it. I wanna stop arguing with you for a change. I just wanna know if you've forgiven me, that's all."
"Yeah, yeah, we're cool."
"Thanks…"

Fu Huo had not smiled in a while. It was times like this that made him forget about his past regrets and brought them new hope. For one moment in his life, he has not feeling unusual.

"Where were you going that night, anyway?" asked Minako.
"I went to race at F5…" replied Fu Huo.
"…Racing? At F5? You fool…"
"I didn't wanna tell you because I didn't want you to worry…"
"Gee, that's very thoughtful of you, Fu!" Minako teasingly poked her toungue at Fu Huo, "So did you win…?"
"Nah… I got fully out-played,"
"You lost? Who did you lose to? He must be damn fast in that case…"
"Yes, that's right she is…"
"She?"
"Yes… she's the queen of all road racers. Fukada Kumiko. You heard of her?"
"Um… well my sister does. I've only met her once though. She came to the bar to visit Maya one time…"

Fu Huo began to cruise at a low speed. He was a little tired and hungry.
Minako glanced at him for a moment.
"I can fix you something to eat at my place if you want…" offered Minako.
"Nah, it's okay… I'm fine,"
"I know you're hungry, Fu! I can tell those things, you know! I've known you for 15 years after all."
"Okay, okay… thanks."
"You usually drive and talk slower when you're hungry. And those aren't the only ways I can tell!"

Fu Huo put a little bit more throttle and increased his speed, hoping to prove Minako wrong.
They continued along the Route D1uphill section, cruising through the wide sections.
There was quite a bit of traffic, disabling Fu Huo from foolishly attempting to perform any drifting.
Soft music played from his system; 'How' – Kyoko Fukada

"Hey Mina…" spoke Fu.
"Yeah…?"
"How's your singing?"
"Haha… Now what the hell do you care?"
"Geez… I'm just asking…"
"You told Maya I can't sing for shit! Don't bet on hearing from me in that case!"
"Hey… what the hell? When did that happen?"
"Oh don't lie, Fu. You always diss my performances anyway."
"I was kidding, okay. Get over it."
"Well what are you trying to say?"
"I'm just asking, how's your singing?"
"To put it on your terms, I'm struggling to hit the right notes and I'm always out of tune."
"Okay, okay, I take it all back…"
"Why are you asking anyway…?"
"Nothing… no reason."
"I bet there is…"
"Oh yeah… you can tell again, can't you? Hmph…"
"I can tell. So spill it, Fu! Hehe…"
"Uh… I wanna hear you sing again… if that's okay."

Minako could not believe what Fu had just said. He does not usually try to suck up like this. He never sucks up to anybody. My, he's changed again…

"You're kidding, right?"
"No, I'm for real. I wanna hear you sing!"
"…Really?"
"Hey… I've taken back all my false criticisms about you. Now, let's hear that voice!"
"You…really want me to sing for you?"
"Oh my God, hurry up and sing already!"
"Heheh… okay."

Fu Huo lowered the revs of his vehicle, as he continued his normal pace down the rising section of D1.
The side of the mountain gives the best view possible to watch the sun set itself down, slowly tucking itself into the blanket of clouds.
The reflection shined along the Evo's black armor. Calm breeze entered as Fu Huo rolled down his windows.

"Tell me why, mitasarenai kanashimanai kotoba ni dekinai…"

The Lancer flew past the scenery, passing trees, grassland and road signs. Fu Huo throttled on pushing his car further with a slight kick.

"And How? Tenshi no rakugaki no kono basho sae tozasareta kotou"

Fu Huo no longer felt uncomfortable thinking about his past. He actually felt happier. Wherever or whatever he was now, Fu Huo could not seem to ask for anything more.

"Tsuyoku narou to shiteru yowai jibun ga
"Muri ni kizutsuku koto wa nai... tsubuyaiteru"

Everything seemed so right. The tournament was behind him now. Perhaps it was fitting for him not to have won it after all. Fu Huo enjoyed driving. And that was it. He just wanted to drive, with Minako by his side. It was much better than winning or becoming famous. Friends seemed more precious.

"Nakushitemo kanaetai yo
Tesaguri de ii kara
Ai ga kureta nanika o shinjite itai"

Fu Huo secretly enjoyed hearing Minako's voice. Even when she merely talked occasionally, Fu Huo felt comfortable just listening; it was as if just like how a baby only responds to a familiar voice.
Unfortunately, Fu Huo did not have too many familiar memories about his mother and father.
Though within Minako, it was as if he had found his only family.

"Kyou made wa shiranakatta
Yuuki to ieru mono
Hareta sora ni mukai dakishimeru"

The night at Koda's had seemed to be more relaxed and a little calmer. Maya needed a quick break as she had been working non-stop since morning. She tossed her apron away onto her car and leaned on the door.
For once in a long while, she was finally exhausted. But she was not ready to call it a day. Next to Maya's car was none other than the Neon Serpent's 3000GT VR-4 Turbo.

"Looks like you could use some help," offered Kumiko, who stood by Maya.
"No thanks. The girls in there are taking care of it. Want a drink?" replied Maya.
"Oh no, I'm driving… Thanks anyway,"
"…Driving, huh?"
"No, I'm not racing or anything…"
"I heard you were going to retire?" asked Maya.
"Most likely…" explained Kumiko. "Not until I get Fu Huo to replace me."
"Hm… yeah. I still don't understand how you managed to beat him."
"Hey, I'm not that slow," laughed Kumiko.
"Not as slow as me, anyway," said Maya with a pinch of sarcasm in her tone, "By the way…"
"What is it?"
"Like you, I'm also trying to get somebody to replace me. It should be interesting. I'll put mine against yours, how about it?"
"You mean… you've already found somebody?" said Kumiko in awe.
"Yes… ages ago. And she's ready."

Before Notorious Angel, before Zui Hou R, it was only Fukada Kumiko and Kouda Maya – the 'D.O.L.L.S' (Dominion of Lovely Ladies Squad). The DOLLS were the finest of the rookie division and also the aces in the local underground street competitions. They were the fastest of D1, and had also set a few records in different other routes, aside from C4.
Whatever Kumiko could not do, Maya filled in the gaps and vice versa. Following Maya's retirement, the DOLL's legend was carried on through the new N-Angel racing team, but separated in half through the sole Fukada Kumiko. This marked the birth of the Neon Serpent.

The history of DOLLS before its foundation records could have possibly been lost forever, but rumour has it that the two heroines have had past affiliation derived from an ancient legendary racing alliance of a previous half-generation. However, the new age welcomes the coming of a new beginning; new machines, new talent, and a new legend – a legend that the DOLLS are hoping and longing to spring birth to.

Since then, there have been various different local teams with different styles, policies and objectives.
From the single car-type MIVEC club to the compact car policy of the Honey-C, varieties of competition and organizations have been established in order to further dispute who is the best in their own category. The heavyweight contenders of the scene would include the likes of DOLLS' own spawn, Notorious Angel, as well as the likes of Bu Xia De, and Dreadnaught Racing.
The tide of these three kingdom-like racing teams have been at a tight clash for the past season, waiting the arise of an entirely new dominant entity to rule them all.

"How long now, Ku?" asked Maya, "How long has it been since Zui?"
"You know, Maya… I've actually been under them for more than I can remember. Even during our DOLLS…" explained Kumiko.
"I don't get it… You mean you were secretly in league with them for a long time?"
"No… it's not like that. It would seem a bit weird at first… But during those times, it might have been that I was already a part of Zui ever since… Without even me knowing it."
"How is that possible…?" wondered Maya.
"I think it's about the one who founded Zui…" guessed Kumiko.
"Oh yeah… who are they…?"
"I don't think it's a 'they'. I think it's a 'he'."
"You've met him?"
"Eventually… When I was told about my place in Zui, I was never introduced to the actually figurehead. All I've received are e-mails and some documents, and from then on, I was assited by staff members on my first day. And since then, I've been competing in autocross events for them, and sometimes… street racing."
"What made you sign up with them?" asked Maya.
"They funded me. I was supported and taken care of. I did not know anybody there, yet I felt at home some how… And that's also where I first met Fu Huo."
"Fu Huo... Was he already part of the organization before you were recruited?"
"Well, when I met him, we seemed new and I had to explain a lot of things to him. Thought it still felt as if we were on the same situation. Like we've been a part of this Zui Hou R before we even knew it…"
"So you mean, its like its own secret government?"
"Well, in a way. But they don't really govern anybody or anything. Aside from racing that is. But when DOLLS were around, it seemed as if we were racing for Zui all along the whole time. I can't explain it further than that…"
"Yeah… its confusing. But then again, we didn't start DOLLS by getting off on our own feet…"
"That's actually true…" realized Kumiko, "Could it be…?"
"You've never met the leader of Zui, haven't you?"
"That's right. But all we can guess right now, is that the leader is somehow related to DOLLS…"
"But… there is nobody else who were affiliated with DOLLS aside from you and I, and our mentors…"
"Our mentors are retired though. Despite the possibility, I highly doubt it. Anyway, the so-called Emperor of Zui Hou finally contacted me. He wants to meet up with Fu Huo and I."
"Fu Huo too? You think anyone else would have met him?"
"I don't think so. Nobody really talked about it. It wasn't forbidden or anything… It's just that everyone thought the Shireishou Divine Unit were the true leaders of Zui Hou R. It was just an assumption."
"I see… Let me know what he's like, okay?"
"Okay. But don't tell anyone else…" paused Kumiko, "By the way, Zui didn't recruit you, did he?"
"No… of course not. I was retired and I was already affiliated with N-Angel as the team coach at that point."
"The Emperor knows about you, Maya. He said he would have invited you if you didn't retire…"
"You actually had a conversation with him?"
"Yes… His voice seemed awfully familiar. I couldn't tell who it was however. But he seemed much older than our age. He was very friendly, yet in a professional manner."
"You think he races…?"
"I doubt it. If he did, we would have known it."
"I see… Man, just when I retire, things start getting interesting… But no, don't even think about it. I'm not making a comeback..."

Later that night at the club, the Divine Unit Generals had taken it easy and had layed back from all the highway battles. Their cars stood out from all the rest, compared to the others that one might see everyday. The club was a jam-packed full house. The night had a mix of wild rave music, commercial dance and some house. Shireishou W and Ling Luan made themselves busy among the crowd, as the North General merely watched in boredom. It was clearly not his thing.

The West General made himself busy working himself with the ladies, while Ling seemed to have been in search of something. Making his way to the bar, he ordered himself a drink on his way.

"There you are," said a voice, as a girl had tapped Ling Luan by the shoulder.
"Oh… its you. How've you been?" he replied.

It was Jeni, the girl whom he met at the game center.
"What time did you get here? I was looking all over for you," said Ling Luan.
"Oh, I just got here…"
"You go clubbing often in your area?"
"Not really, I'm just here to kill time for a while until I get on with what I gotta do…"
"Like what?" wondered Ling.
"Come with me. Let's talk about it elsewhere."
"Why?"
"Because it involves you too."
"Me…?"

Ling Luan could not believe his ears. And there was no way he could have been drunk at that point.
The two quickly made their way out of the club and into the parking lot.
What's going on? Ling felt like he had no choice but to follow Jeni, who continued to drag him outside.

Jeni had dragged him and shoved him into one of the parked cars. She started kissing him, not giving him any room to resist.
Man… already. Ling Luan was wrapped. Feeling lucky, he grabbed onto the girl and kissed her on.

"So this is what you were talking about?" asked Ling Luan.
"No, actually, there's something else I had in mind…" suggested Jeni.
"And what would that be?"

Jeni gave Ling a rather piercing look. Out of nowhere, she blurted out, "Your performance at the arcade was not hoax. I know you are a street racer…"
"Huh…? Well, yeah…"
"I've heard all about you… Shireishou S!"
"So you know about me,"

Ling stepped back from the car. "And you're right about one thing. My performance was for real. But I can do much better than that with a real car!"
"I thought so. You represent Zui Hou R, do you not? Don't hide it."
"Jeni… is this what you were talking about?"

The girl leaned over and gave him another soft kiss. "That's right. I've been on to you all this time, Ling. I know who you are. After all, I've seen you and your friends at the BXD tournament…"

"So what is it you want from me?"
"I've fixed an opponent for you… tonight."
"You can't be serious…"

Jeni had then quickly given him another provocative kiss. "Do it for me, will you? Your skills aren't the only thing about you that interest me anyway…"
"If you wanted to see me race, you could've just asked. But why the seduction?"
"That part has nothing to do with it. Like I said… your skills aren't the only thing that interest me…"
"…Is that so? What do you mean then?"
"We can talk about that part much later. Right now, are you willing to accept the challenge for the sake of your own team?"
"Well… it's so sudden… I don't even know whom I'm racing. But in the name of Zui Hou, I won't back down."

The girl giggled at him mockingly, and pointed at the car he was leaning on. "You'll be racing against this."
The South General had turned around, and finally realized that the car he was leaning on was a dark green R32 Skyline GT-R. And near the fender, displayed a sticker – 'Bu Xia De'.

Several moments later into the night, Ling found himself at the peak of Route D1, alongside his newfound opponent – an actual Bu Xia De elite. There was nothing more on Ling's mind but to complete the race. He felt a little angry with himself earlier on, feeling deceived and taken advantage of. But Zui Hou had overshadowed his mind and made him realize that he must prove their formidability once again.

The R32 lined itself up next to the Evo VII. It was not Jeni's usual attitude. She was usually the quiet and shy type rather than her seemingly provocative attitude earlier on.
However, business is business. She had received a direct order from Alex that she was to find a Zui Hou member to defeat. Deep in her mind, she wonders why she had gone through all the deception.
And at that moment, she had decided to herself that it was real. Jeni had then realized that she had other better intentions for Ling Luan.
After this race, maybe Alex would gimme a break.

There was nobody to count down the race. Ling and Jeni had agreed that he'd lead from the start while Jeni would stay behind and follow in a handicap-like start up.
I feel bad about myself. I didn't intend to use him like that. Though meeting him at the game center was a benefit for both Bu Xia De… as well as myself…

Arriving home at last, Chuan Fu Huo tossed his jacket onto the table and made his was to the bedroom.
It has been a rather good day for him in a while as he was finally at peace with Minako.
However, there was nothing else he had planned for the rest of the night. He threw himself on his large bed and stared at the ceiling.

I'm not tired at all. I'm kinda bored…

Fu Huo felt a little lonely spending his time alone in the apartment. No roommates, no neighbours; just him. It had not really mattered until now. He was usually away from home during times like this.
But no racing for him tonight. No putting his life at risk this time.
He remembers everything Minako kept nagging him about quitting racing while he was still in one piece.

Perhaps I should listen to her for once…? …Nah.

Moments later, he had received a call from his cell phone. It was a bit of relief for him. Merely answering the call was enough for him to have something to do.

"Hello?" answered Fu Huo.
"Good evening, Fu. It's me…"

Fu's face lit up in excitement. He was not expecting such a call.
"Kumi…! Good evening!"
"How have you been? You seem a little enthusiastic tonight."
"Do I? Well, I don't think so…"
"You should be excited actually. I have something to tell you about."
"Really? What is it?"

Fu Huo crossed his fingers in the hopes that Kumiko would not tell him anything about racing or cars this time.
Kumiko continued.

"You know how you've always been wondering who our leader is?" said Kumiko.

Guess not…

"Hm… yeah. You mean Emperor Zui?"
"Yes… Well… I've received a letter from him. He says he wants to meet up with us… in person."

Back at the club, the remaining Divine Unit Generals had met back up as North and West began their search for Ling Luan. They had tried calling him a few times, but with no response.

"Where could he be?" panicked N.
"Don't worry about him, he probably found a girl or something…" cheered up West.
"So what do we do now?" asked N.
"We'll just stay here as planned. He'll probably show up in the morning. Just chill."

The North General had pulled out his cell phone and began to type an SMS.
"Relax man, he's fine," suggested West.

However, the North General did not listen. He hastily made his way to the parking lot area.
Man, he must be jealous or something. thought West. He followed N to the parking lot, urging him to stay. He had been looking forward to going back to the club for a while and he was not about to let a kill-joy like N ruin things for him.

Shireishou N explored around the parking lot like a lost child. W ran after him, convincing him to go back. Man, he's acting hysterical now. I hate it when he's like this.

"His car is not here…" noticed N.
"So what? He's probably gone of somewhere more important."
"He would have told us…"

The West General had quickly taken out his own cell phone, and showed N an SMS.

'Be back soon. Just gotta take care of something. –S'

"You see? There's nothing to be worried about. Now let's just get back in there," insisted West.

Down to the latest hour, engines howled and tires screeched as both behemoth-like cars ploughed down Route D1 at around midnight. The R32 had taken the upper hand easily on the straightaway, overpowering the LanEvo VII and grabbing the lead.

This was like in the game center… but this time… we're at D1.
Ling Luan gripped his steering wheel and tailed the GT-R helplessly.

It's such a beast. What power… It has the full advantage on a course like D1…

Both cars steered into the inside, taking the same line and gripped past through the apex. The LanEvo was able to gain on the R32, but the gap widens a little bit more along the straightaway.

Man, and I thought she looked pretty good too. All this just to find out that she only wants to race…

Jeni had pumped on the gas, and took off at insanely high speeds. Her R32 was probably at least 2-4kph faster than Ling's Evo VII.
The gap widened even further along the mild straightaway.
He handles that WRC weapon delicately. Considering his aggression throughout his actions, it all still seems precise. He drives as if he cannot afford to make a mistake, yet he is being pressured…
Jeni had not become excited in a while. Though she had second thoughts about him hating her for the little deceptive scenario.
But she knew for sure that it was not an act.

The Evolution VII began to skid along the outside; Ling regaining control of his vehicle and throttled on. He only barely managed to cover much ground from the opponent.
She's coping with the understeering quite well. It's given that I can't touch her on the straights. But if I can keep throwing myself in her face on the corners, I still might have a chance…

Using left-foot braking techniques to adjust his cornering speed, Ling pulled his E-brake slightly to position his car early for the next hairpin.

I have only a little chance to take her out. I gotta steal it and then block her for the remainder of the pass…

Everything that Ling Luan has done had brought him closer to falling into Jeni's trap.
She was in great shape, and confident was prime. She was ready to show him the same thing she had completed at the Game Center.

Bu Xia De's silent beast was hymned by the sound of 'Pamela' – Initial D
There was nobody else in BXD's Street Elite who paralleled Jeni's style. She was calm in person, but a monster behind the wheel of her Skyline. Control was her aim, and power was her middle name.
Her anti-social concept is expressed through the brawling looks of her dark-green R32.

Will he hate me…? Jeni's concentration was seemingly to have been fragile throughout the race.

The Evo VII soon appeared within her rear view.

'In the night
While I'm walking into the dark
I'm thinking of you
You're my light
You're the screen the reflexes my heart
There's something with you'

Ling Luan did not hesitate, and pushed as hard as he can, utilizing the mobility of his WRC weapon.
Jeni was not able to capitalize on anything. She felt a loss coming for her tonight.
But the race was not over.

I can't hold back. I'm with BXD!

Jeni had found herself crusing a little slower than usual. She had noticed the LanEvo coming closer and closer. Could Zui Hou R really be greater than we are?

After a few more corners cleared, and the Evo VII was right behind the R32.

'Come to me my baby to the world of creation
Take me higher lady if you want my devotion
Show your love to me
Honey can't you see
Take my hands and never let me down now'

For some reason, Ling felt sudden ease. He felt so in control. I haven't got this yet. She could still pull out somethin' outta nowhere…

The moment the Evo VII had passed her by, Jeni had quickly snapped out of her trance.
She had been facing her opponent's rear bumper before she even knew it.

I still got a chance left! I can't make any more mistakes!

The R32 had aggressively made its way next to the Evo VII. There was hardly anything Ling could do but hope for the best.
It has been quite a while since he had practiced on D1, hoping that there would be tighter, better places to lose the Skyline.

The GT-R's weaknesses are pretty obvious. But why can't I seem to exploit them now?
Ling Luan did not gain from using the same technique as Jeni.
Both cars aggressively took the inside line, trying to prevent their vehicles from skidding.

The battle could go both ways at this point. Though for one driver, the race was already over.
I shouldn't have done what I did… I know how it feels…
Rolling side-by-side, Jeni had gradually overpowered her opponent.

That car has clearly around 400HP. But it's not invincible. I still have a chance.
Ling Luan yet again struggled to keep up with his opponent. I am the General of the South! I cannot be easily played with like that!

The R32 slowed down with a significant loss of speed within the next hairpin as Jeni began to cover the inside once again.
Ling had decided to tackle in a different manner. Turning his wheels near the outside, and then quickly turning back in, he kept the throttle on while using the brakes with the left foot. His car was able to gain enough oversteer to complete the turn in a greater speed than the R32.

It's too late… This is the end of the course…
Jeni felt confident and did not bother with her opponent any longer. Her powerful GT-R glided through the straight-aways effortlessly.

However, there was one last hairpin curve before the finish.
So many mistakes… I can't pass up this chance!
The Evo VII cruised at full speed.

The two cars ploughed through the hairpin at similar rates they had done so with the previous turn.
Ling's exit speed was slightly greater than the R32.

The Evo VII was finally gaining on the Skyline. The revs screamed across the line as both cars throttled it all the way to the finish.

Despite the weight disadvantage, the R32 GT-R had overpowered the Lancer at the last minute and was able to get partially ahead of Jeni's opponent.

Damn… didn't work. Ksssoh!
Ling Luan had parked his car near the sidelines while Jeni had done the same.

I was not just me… but Zui Hou lost tonight too… damnit.
He leaned back and rested his head onto his Recaro seat in disappointment.
Firstly, his hopes had been taken up only to have to plummet back down, thinking it would have been his lucky night with the girl. Then much to add to his grief, he had disgraced his own dynasty.
His concentration was poor during the race. It was a well set trap made by his opponent.

She was screwing with my head all along… Just so she can defeat me. Just so Bu Xia De can score against us. She had to go through all that… It was all her plan to distort me…

Ling stepped out of his vehicle and leaned against his door.
The door to the R32 had slowly begun to open. Jeni stepped out shyly, and made her way to see Ling Luan.

Without looking at Jeni, Ling had greeted her, "Congratualtions. You won…"
"Ling…" called out Jeni in a poor, weak voice. "I'm sorry to have lead you on like that…"
"Tch…don't bother. I'm used to it. It's fine."
"No Ling… do you remember what I told you before the race?"
"No I don't…"
"I told you that I wanted to talk to you about something after the battle…"
"Gee, and what would that be?" said Ling in a sarcastic tone.
"No please hear me out," Jeni had sounded almost pleading, "I didn't do the things that I did just to race you…"

Ling Luan had momentarily looked away in disbelief. Jeni had moved herself closer to him and gave him a soft kiss once again, but took his hand and had placed a small piece of paper on it.

Ling could not say a word. Jeni had walked away and stepped inside her vehicle and then drove off.
He took the piece of paper and looked at it. It was Jeni's phone number…