Second Best(2yeon/Najeong version)

Investigating Death

Nayeon

"What about Jinyoung?" I ask hesitantly. What could they possibly have in a file that I don't know about? It was an IED... there's not much else to have in a secret file.

Jackson sits on the edge of his desk and the serious look in his eyes scares me" We have been investigating the attack on his vehicle, I think it was targeted."

" Targeted how? I mean who would target him?"

He grips he bridge of his nose and exhales" Not him, I think they wanted to attack me. I don't know at this point, we don't know much info but there's a file and I didn't want you to find out about it from someone or some other way."

" I don't understand" I say conflicted. I was told his death was just that- a death. It doesn't make any sense as to why they'd be looking into it.

" Nayeon" Mark calls my attention to him.

" No one kills a member of this team without us following up, there were issues with our supply drop. Jinyoung went out there to investigate and then he died then we go out and Muff gets himself shot. It doesn't add up" The tone of his voice is commanding and yet still the Mark I know.

I should have known they weren't going to let this go and honestly I am glad these are good men honorable men who won't let someone's life go without having answers. However this isn't going to be easy for me. I have started to feel again to live and then this thing with Jeongyeon. Hell I don't even know if it is a thing.

" I am not sure what to say."

Jackson tilts forward " I am telling you that no member of this team gets killed and we just let it go lightly. Someone will pay for his death someone will pay for almost killing me. I didn't want you to be blindsided."

Every part of me wants to tell them to stop. To let it go because no matter what it won't change a thing. The cruel hands of fate have already slapped me once. I really don't know if I can survive another round.

" Okay I guess thanks for the heads up" I battle with myself if I should ask for more information. If there is a file then there is something inside of it. I am not sure I have the restraint not to look.

" Jackson?" I ask hesitantly.

" You want to now?"

" Yes and no. I just need to know if there's anything in there I should know because I don't know how much I can handle" I respond honestly. My heart is pounding and my mouth goes dry as I wait.

Jackson and Mark look at each other and they both shift uncomfortably. Mark clears his throat" All we know at this point is we think our company is being targeted. Also we think they believed Jackson would be in that car."

My hand flies to my chest and I gasp" why?" I stutter " Why would anyone want to target you?" the words fly out of my mouth and I stand these are my friends. This was my husband and my family that were caught in the crossfire.

" We don't know but we'll find out this isn't something we are going to drop" Mark stands and pulls me into his arms" They were one of us."

I nod and step back this is a lot process and I am not sure there is anything that will make this okay. Regardless my husband was murdered so finding out why for me is irrelevant. It won't bring him back.

" Okay lets get to the meeting. I have a lot to think about and I want to be able to focus on work. I have to take tomorrow off to take Emma to the doctor for a follow up."

Her appointment is later in the day tomorrow but I want to spend some time with her since I feel like I am missing out being back at work. Plus, I don't want to talk about Jinyoung.... not today.

We wrap up the rest of our meeting and go through some things that need to be done. I flop in my chair and spin so I am looking out the window. What a clusterfuck this all is. My heart was starting to heal. I was finding a way to put one foot in front of the other without stumbling but now I am on shaky ground again.

My office phone rings halting my inner turmoil.

" Hello, this is Nayeon."

" Hello Nayeon" her voice causes my heart to falter.

" Hello Jeongyeon" I say as my lips turn up on their own accord. I sink into my chair and twirl the chord. Jesus, just her saying hello has reduced me to a teenage girl.

" What are you doing?"

" Working" I reply sarcastically.

"Smart ass. I am calling to ask you on a date."

Jeongyeon's been gone the last week they had a training mission that required them to go to Florida. We haven't spoken much while she was gone other than a few quick text messages but I feel better about what happened between us. Jihyo and I spoke at great length and she helped me see everything clearly.

Jeongyeon cares or she wouldn't give me the space I need. She knows me after years of friendship and also Jinyoung was her best friend. I don't think she's capable tarnishing his memory. There's not a part of Jeongyeon that wants to take my love that I shared with Jinyoung away.

" You are? A date?" I grin and bite my lip as I toy with her a little.

She laughs" I am, Are you available?"

" I don't have a baby sitter. I kind of need a little more than a few hours notice but maybe tomorrow."

" Check your text messages" Jeongyeon instructs.

" Ummm okay."

I grab my phone to check and sure enough, I have a text from Jihyo.

Hey, I have got Emma tonight. Have fun, have sex.... or don't but you know, you could.

" Well?" Jeongyeon asks already knowing the answer.

" Huh well what do you know? A friend is abducting my daughter."

" I'll pick you up at seven" Jeongyeon's confidence is thick through her voice. Part of me wants to slap her, the other part wants to plant my lips against hers again.

" Oh, Nayeon?" She asks and her voices is low and gravelly.

" Hmmm?'

" Wear a dress" Jeongyeon says and then disconnects the call.

I shoot a quick text to Jihyo.

Nayeon: It seems you have made a new friend.

Jihyo: It seems you have got yourself a girlfriend.

What are we, twelve? I don't even know if people call us girlfriends. I mean we are not exclusive or maybe we are and I am just stupid- which is possible. My palms start to sweat as I think about this. I am not sure I am ready to have a girlfriend.

Nayeon: No, we are friends. She's just taking me out.

Jihyo: Okay, whatever you say. I'll grab Emma from the sitter's on my way home, have fun and Love you.

I lover her so much. She's the closest thing I have to a sister. She was there holding my hand when I delivered Emma, she slept in my bed for three days when I found out Jinyoung died. I don't know how I'd survive without her.

Nayeon: Love you more! I'll call you tonight.

Jihyo: Or don't that could get awkward.

She's crazy if she thinks that's happening. Oh my god, what if that's what I am supposed to do?

I need a drink.

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