yeah this will be the semi-sad part of the fic i suppose. it is matching with my recent emotion.
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Changmin has already explained to his brother and noona the recent dilemma he is facing. Both of them has different opinions how to deal with the problem. Junsu, on the otther hand, agreed with Min to help Jaejoong and not report anything to the police until he hasnt called.
Junsu: It is almost one week since he left. Are there any messages from him?
Changmin bowed and prevented his tears to come out. He has been looking for signs every now and then but even a simple "I am okay" was nowhere to be seen from his cellphone. His on-the -job training was put into hold for a week since he doesnt want to leave if ever Jae will come back.
Yunho is quite apprehensive with Min's decision to delay his training. This will cost a lot in his grades and might affect the possible awards he will be getting. Ara noona decided to meddle on the brother's affairs.
Ara: I understand both of your feelings right now and I don't like to see both of you arguing and hurting. Let's give Min some space for now.
Yunho: He can't give up what he had earned for just a guy who he barely know. I want him to face the reality and move on. Jae might not be the best guy for him.
Changmin heard they argument and decided to just go out to prevent himself from colliding with his brother's feelings. As he is walking at the park, a strange girl walk up to him and whispered.
Woman: Act naturally and don't say anything. Jae is safe but stop looking for him. He wants you to forget about him. I can't say anything else.
Changmin: I am sorry but I can't understand what you are talking about. Who are you?
Woman: Just do what he wants. Leave him alone.* The girl walked away and left Min hanging with another question.
Is he Jae's friend or foe?
Meanwhile Jaejoong is still trapped in his own cell and additional guards were sent by his granddad for him to prevent from escaping.
Jae: I am sorry Changmin. I wish I could explain what is happening right now.
While the meeting for Jae's new guards are on-going, a familiar face came into jae's cell and opened it for him. He was his cousin, Yoochun. He is the second most influential person in the group and quite close to Jaejoong since he got adopted by his granddad. He almost got caught by police but Jaejoong saved him. They got lost in contact when Jae decided to pursue his studies. He is quite adamant about Jae's decision and it was the first time seeing him again after he got locked in.
Yoochun: Consider it as my payback when you saved me from the police. The meeting is about to end and you need to go now. There is a get away car; fully loaded, some cash and your clothes waiting for you. I kept it out of radar. I can only help you up to here. When you go out, you are on your own.
Jaejoong quickly looked for the closest door to escape and saw the car parked outside. He was still not sure if Yoochun is doing it without a cost but he has no other plans. It is quite a risk but getting out of that cell is already a good thing.
Jaejoong: You can also change your life,please come with me.
Chun: Let's not cross paths again. It might not be a happy reunion. Go. Don't waste your time here.
Jaejoong didn't look back and started the engine. He was surprised that the road has no block or any guards trying to stop him. He sighed and continued to drive until he reached a car park. It was already late but he sent a weird voice message to Changmin.
The voice message says: I am coming back. I was hoping we could meet.
Jaejoong turned off his phone to prevent someone from calling him and drove to Min's old house. At the back of his mind they might changed houses already but he is hoping to see them again.
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Changmin was in the kitchen when suddenly he had an urge to check his cellphone. Junsu suddenly showed up and popped his head.
Junsu: Hey Min! Want to crush Yeongsul's party? I heard Jessica will be there.
Changmin has finished listening to the voice message and still getting weirder thoughts. First, a stranger came up to talk to him then a voice message from Jae. He is sure it was his voice. He has to say it to someone and Junsu has a good timing this time. He explained to him the situation and Junsu isn't happy about it.
Junsu: I don't think its a good idea to meet him again, Jae. What if the police is still looking for them? What will you say to Yunho and Ara noona?
Min: They don't have to know about this yet. And I am asking you a favor that if ever he will come back, can he stay in your apartment first?
Junsu: If I will not agree with your plan, what will you do? Rent a house for him? Changmin please wake up. What if he is just using you?
Min: Then I will just ask someone who could help us. I can't just let him stray alone and freeze outside.
Junsu: Let's see who just knows Jae's case right now. Hmm..me? Your other friends are not aware of Jae's existence and might not like the idea that he is categorized as a fugitive.
Changmin: But he is trying to change his life. I want to be a part of it. I think I need to start my OJT as soon as possible. It will be of help to him if I have access in the bureau.
Junsu: Stop doing that. I hate it when my heart suddenly controls my brain. I will just let him stay inside the house but if something bad will happen, you should stop seeing him for good. I will go now and clean the house. Call me before you crash the house.
Changmin sends off Junsu and looks around to check for suspicious persons. The whole street is empty except for some vendors and rare cars passing by. His noona and Yunho are doing a one-week crash course in Ilsan so he has enough time to help Jaejoong. But the problem is he is getting impatient.
Changmin: Aish, his voice message sounds like he is in a hurry but its already 11pm and there is no sign of him. I should take a bath first.
While Min is taking a bath, Jaejoong slips in the house and followed the noise. He decided to wait for Min inside his room but the younger man got shocked when he finally see him.
Changmin: Why did you pop out so sudden? Ahm...*all of the things in his mind right now slowly got stuck in his head and cannot come out*
Jae: Oh sorry. I will wait for you outside. Have you eaten?
Min: You have the time to eat now and not worry how I almost got scared waiting for your text or call? Are you sure you are not being followed?
Jae: Someone helped me escape. I am not sure if I am being followed. I am sorry if I let you worry. I will just go now.
Min: Who said you can go out now? It's dangerous outside. Now sit there and I will give you food. You looked very hungry.
Changmin reheated the noodles left over he barely touch while waiting for Jaejoong. He cannot describe his feelings right now. He doesnt know if he will be happy or scared. But there are butterflies in his stomach that keeps disturbing him. He wants to hug Jaejoong but he has more questions to ask. Hug can wait.
Jae: Thank you for still opening your house for me. I have no one to go to. All of the people I know are connected to granddad. I won't be staying here. I will run after eating.
Changmin suddenly felt his harsh words are not appropriate for the situation. He slowly became analytical of the situation and understands how sensitive Jae is right now. Jaejoong slowly opens up how he got locked up and tortured inside the cell. Min was surprised how strong Jae is and got sadder when he told him he almost got suicidal when he can't talked to anyone. Changmin shared his experience of the girl he met today and after describing it, Jae confirmed that he is one of the foes,
Min: Good thing I didnt trust her. It was kind of weird showing up in the park. Well, does that mean that we are still being followed? Do we need to wear like a disguise?
Jae: We need to be vigilant since they could attack us anywhere. Since they will know I have escaped now, I think the worst case will be to point all of the blame on me.
Min: We will not let them win, you know that. Finish up that noodle and rest. You need strength tomorrow.
Jae: Thank you, Min. I won't let you and your family get hurt. Let's just pray that my plan will work.
The following day, both Min and Jae are quite early to investigate. They checked Jae's old apartment and saw two suspects confirmed by Jae.
Min gave him a signal when the two people walked out of Jae's apartment and saw some fliers being disseminated by the suspects. Jae tried to get one by walking near them.
He overheard that he is being framed as the mastermind of the group and his pictures are all over the campus.Both him and Min retreated and went to Junsu's house to warn him.
Junsu: So it is becoming what I am suspecting. So what will be your next plan, Jae?
Min: We need to move fast or they will soon realize our hideout. Junsu, can we stay on your vacation house in Ilsan?
Junsu: I cannot go with you in Ilsan. I need to finish my stuff here. I will just call our caretaker to give you the heads up. Please be careful Min. Jae, don't make us doubt you.
Jae: Thank you, Junsu. I will make sure all your help will be worthy. You have a very pure heart. Changmin, we need to tell your brother and Ara about our plans or they might be caught off-guard.
Min: I will talk to them after we made sure this plan works.
Jae: We will use the element of surprise this time. We should be in Ilsan by dawn.
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Yunho and Ara got cornered by their colleagues when the training ended. They are asking questions about Jaejoong and the friendship with his brother, Changmin. They explained to them that Jaejoong and the guy that is being suspected as the mastermind are completely different persons. Yunho was given a chance to talk to the other suspects.
Yunho: Are you saying this Kim Jaejoong is your boss?
Man: Yes, he is the one who called us.*the man stuttered*
Yunho: As you could analyze what you said, you only talk to him over the phone. How can you make sure how he looked like?
Man: I just know. And he even said that your brother will be next in line.
With that last sentence, Yunho and Ara rushed to Seoul to check on Changmin.
Ara: Changmin went to Ilsan? He is with Jae right now?
Yunho: Is he being stubborn once again?
*okay I will be a naughty writer and just let my readers keep their thoughts running for the follow-up chapter. thanks for reading.