e shtunë, 9 shkurt 2008

Just a dream...


"Don't worry honey, you'd be safe with Kieu. I promise"

Though terrified, Jack's wife gave a slight nod and a weak smile. Nguyen Hung's men were rushing into the mansion like rats. Jack felt as though he's being cornered in. After giving his wife one last kiss, he turned to Bang Kieu standing by the side of the door:

"I trust you to take good care of my wife, I want her out of the property and safely on a train."

"I ain't going nowhere!"

"DAMN, kid. Anything happens to her, don't expect to live. GO!" Jack answered with a sense of anger in his voice.

Bang Kieu, despite how much he hate to leave, left without saying another word. Jack watched as his wife slowly follows Bang Kieu into the secret passage until she was seen no more. He then turn the candle on his desk to seal the way, wishing and praying--even though he doesn't believe in God--that his wife will be okay. Bullets were being shot through the door and Jack immediately pulled his gun and join alongside his men.

Bang Kieu: Watch your step, Ma'am

Jack's Wife: Thank you!

Bang Kieu: Don't worry, we are almost there.

Climbing up the ladder, Bang Kieu peered through the vent as more of Nguyen Hung's men passed by. When everything was clear, he busted the vent open and squeezed out, he straighten himself out before helping Jack's wife out. She brushed the dirt off her dress and fixed her hair, Bang Kieu took another look around.

Bang Kieu: Ok, I think it's safe to-

A loud gunshot was heard and immediately Bang Kieu clasped his right arm, groaning in pain. Sensing danger, the wife panicked squeezing Bang Kieu's other hand very tightly although he told her that everything is alright. He let go of her hand to pull out a gun from his breast pocket of his jacket. The black car that was supposed to pick them up, arrived in the nick of time. The driver swerved to the side and motioned them to get in. The wife was so eager to escape, left his side and ran towards the car. Bang Kieu took one look at the driver, it took a while before Bang Kieu realized that he is not the one Jack had hired.

Bang Kieu: NO!! Don't go! He's the enemy!

But it was too late, the wife was halfway there before the driver pulled out his gun and fired right into her chest, her body froze, collapsing on to the pavement. Full of rage, Bang Kieu shot at the driver, causing many bullet holes to the man's head, he was surely dead. Rushing to her side, Bang Kieu turned her over to see tears streaming down her eyes. She had an innocence in her eyes as if she were an angel of some sort. It's no wonder Jack fell in love with her, Bang Kieu grasped her body close to him, pulling out his cellphone, he was determined to keep her alive. Bang Kieu couldn't explain to the operator clearly what the situation is, blurting out a bunch on nonsense. Realizing that she will not survive, the wife slipped something into Bang Kieu's hand, he dropped the phone and stared at her. Her voice was low but he can still hear her:

Wife: Give this to...

Bang Kieu: What? What? to who? No, you can't die! Please! Please! TELL ME!

He was tossing and turning before he jolted up, breathing very hard and sweat was dripping from his face. Bang Kieu's cries seemed to wake his friends from their nap as they rush to his side.

Nhu Loan: What's wrong?

Minh Tuyet: Did you have a bad dream?

LTQ: Did the boogey man get you too?

Everyone went silent as Nhu Loan and Minh Tuyet glared at him, he smiled sheepishly.

Bang Kieu: I-I-If only I could only I could have recognize the killer right away, then she would've died.

Minh Tuyet: Oh don't worry kieu! you'll dream of her again and by then you'll get it right...it's not me right?

LTQ: You are so conceited.

Nhu Loan: Shut it you guys, Kieu just woke up, he needs some rest. Gosh Kieu we were so worried about you.

Bang Kieu: Where's Beckham? Is he okay?

Nhu Loan: He's fine, he's in the play room with the other little kids. If you want I can bring him here.

Bang Kieu: No, it's okay. Can you guys leave me alone? I want to rest.

Everyone: Okay.

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