Chapter 6

Hei and Mao stand in the disguising darkness of a derelict warehouse – the same night as their meeting in the park. Partly for shelter. Partly to think.

"Mina Hazuki. Misaki told me about her, not exactly the best idea you've ever had." Mao states.

"The question is what are you going to do about her?" He continues.

"Eliminating her, ends my problems. I don't need her any more."

"Lets not be too hasty, she hasn't done anything yet. I say you set a trap, that way if she does try anything you're prepared."

Hei stares at Mao. "I'm Listening."

"Let her know where you're going to stay tomorrow night and what Amber said on the tape-"

"Give her all the information I have?" Hei interrupts.

"Let me finish."

"As I was saying, leave the tape out in the open, in sight, and wait for her to make a move."

A silence grows between them as Hei considers his options – weighing up the possible outcomes. Mao waits.

"You decided?" Mao queries.

He doesn't reply.

"Hei?"

Hei reaches into his pocket and slowly retrieves the cheap cell phone. He stares at it, as if staring at the moment his life could change, at the moment that decides if he ever sees Yin again. He can't let this one person, no contractor take this away.

Again. A few feet in front of him. The blond girl. Amber. Smiling.

He instantly picks up the phone. With a glare he says "Mina, we need to talk."

The blond girl disappears.