Our Secret (A MingPha Story)

24. At Last...

Earth re-reads the unknown message for the last time, contemplating the plans and actions about to take place. Today is the day. The time is near. Regardless, he is still worried. 

"Don't overthink," An airy voice fills his ears, Kaownah sits beside him with a determined expression. "We have been through this. All our past missions. We know the probability of an ambush or death. We've gone past that. This time will be no different." 

Earth signs heavily. "I know... I should be unwavering instead of having second thoughts. Just remembering our promise to Forth and others everyone will be safe. We didn't keep that promise." 

Kaownah smiles and pats his shoulder. "It's not too late. The war has not begun. Don't lose hope." 

"Ai Nah is right," Fiat stands at the door in his full attack mode. He takes the other seat beside Earth. "Kao would want us to do this. To finish what we started. We'll do this as we have always done." 

"And we will back you up," Forth enters the room with Beam. Beam has stopped his teary eyes and replaced them with a brave expression, regardless, everyone can still make out red rims from his crying. The rest of Forth's gang emerges - Park, Lam, Max and Tul; emitting an aura ready for battle. 

"We are there to take back what is ours. Our family. Our friends. The enemy is not our priority," Earth states clearly. The remaining group of Kao's men have decided to answer Forth's commands during their "visit" to the rescue mission. "Let's go!" 

Everyone leaves their premises with a heavy heart, not knowing the outcome nor what is to be expected during the meeting with an unknown person. 

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"They're coming!" The same hooded figure holds up a written sign, alerting the beautiful man about their face-to-face meeting with the infamous gang. 

"Good," The beautiful man smiles. "Makes sure Jay remembers his role and does not screw things up again." 

The hooded figure nods and points to Tommy. Tommy is able to sense his glare through the mask, although he hardly knows anyone, he can sense their hostility towards him. 

"It seems our time shared together is coming to an end," The beautiful man turns to Tommy with a sarcastic smile. "I hope I get to see you alive after everything is over." 

Tommy muffs sound through the gag placed in his mouth. His bounded hands begin to struggle violently. With a wave of the hand, two men walk up to him and lift his chair, exiting the room.

The beautiful man stands up and leaves the room with the hooded figure behind him. As they cross the building intersection to another building, he gives signs to the hooded figure. "I'll leave our patients to you. The reunion will be interesting to see." 

The hooded figure nods and heads in the other direction. The beautiful man continues his walk until he reaches a door guarded by two men. They bow to him and stand aside for him to enter. 

"Phi... Everything is going as planned," The beautiful man reports. He watches as a finger slides over the touchpad, monitoring every little corner of the building. They both look in silence as the scene of Tommy being placed in an empty room is shown. Their men tighten the ropes around his arms and legs. A blindfold covers Tommy's eyes before they leave. 

The screen switches to another scene where the hooded figure is seen entering a brightly lit room. He motions for everyone to exit the room before walking towards two figures sitting comfortably on their beds.