Memoirs

Chapter 16: The Joker and The Queen Part 2

MEANWHILE, IN THAILAND...

MEANWHILE, IN THAILAND...

Ms. XOXO: I found her. Well, it's more like I know she was coming here. What do you want me to do now? *puffs some cigar, feeling nervous while talking to the person on the other line*

Kaia G: Seriously, Xo. I have no idea. I want to see her, but you know what will happen. I am pretty sure she is still mad at me after what happened. *she's driving to her apartment where she used to stay* I am driving right now, and the thoughts of bumping into her anytime scare me. About the plans, we will stick with what we have discussed.

Ms. XOXO: You should be. You left Lisa without telling her your reasons why. That must have hurt her a lot. *sighs at remembering the days when Lisa was out of herself; those were the tough days she could not stand seeing* But hey! Your plans scare me more. I cannot keep this secret for so long. I just cannot do that to her.

Kaia G: Are you blaming me, too? I did what I had to do even if it hurt me, Xo. *stopped the car in the middle of the road*

Ms. XOXO: You had an option to explain EVERYTHING to her, but you did not. There is a big difference, Kaia. You know that. You were away for three years or so. What do you expect her to do? Hug you? Just don't. And please, do not let personal issues intervene with all the work we have to do to catch the bastards. I am talking to you because I need your help. What I can only do here is to let her know you are back. Do not repeat the history of the past. We cannot fuck this up. Okay? *breathed heavily. She knows a new problem might exist if Lisa finds out that Kaia G. is in Thailand.*

Kaia G: I know, Xo. I know that very well. I am sorry for putting you in this situation, too. I want to protect Lisa right now. She is after a global syndicate full of bastards here and there. It is not going to be easy for her. *looks at the locket that she always wears. It's the last photo of her and Lisa. Happy and sad thoughts flashbacked right away.*

Ms. XOXO: Be honest with me, Kaia. Why are you doing this? Why are you helping us? Her? What's your motive for doing all these things? *she knew the answer but still asked anyway*

Kaia G: It took me years to realize how much she loved me, Xo. Work got in the way, but she would give up everything for me. I could not understand it before, but it was clearer to me when I left her. She loved me. She did. *Her tears just dropped, realizing the hurt she had put Lisa through*

Ms. XOXO: Aisssh. But it took you years, Kaia. What if she is happy now with someone else? What if she does not like you the way she did before? Trust me when I say Lisa stopped talking about you when she found out you were gone. She acted so cold. Many things happened to her in those years. She is a different person now. *puffs another cigar*

Kaia G: Trust me when I say that I always miss her. Those years were the hardest for me, too, Xo. Leaving her was my only option to save us both. You are aware of it.

Ms. XOXO: I am aware of your story, but not hers. I read the news and eavesdropped on some folks in the field, but that was it. Lisa is a different person now. This is just a warning. Do not expect too much from her.

Kaia G: I have seen her recent photos from some sources. You know how WE work. I try not to get as much info as they give me. I am trying.

Ms. XOXO: Promise me you will not intervene in her mission here. I am okay with all your plans, but do not mess with her life now. She's already at peace. I do not want her to go over the same heartbreak because of you. Aside from being a co-agent, I am her friend first.

Kaia G: I know. I cannot promise not to be emotional, but I cannot also promise not to intervene. If her life is at stake, I will be there right away. I am also doing this to protect her. You know how my agency works, Xo. They will do everything. I happened to experience that, and now I am here. *continued driving, and she could not help but think of the past...*

FOUR YEARS AGO...

Lisa: Baby, which one do you think is better? *carries two leather jackets in different colors: one is black, and the other is brown*

Kaia: Babe, why don't you get both of them? They look good on you. It's hard to choose! Haha! *she knows that Lisa looks fabulous whatever she wears*

Lisa: Alright, if it's that hard, I will get these jackets. You wear the black one, I will the blue one for our last mission, okay? *sends some flying kisses to Kaia*

Kaia: Argggh! You keep talking about our last mission. Are you that excited? *but deep inside, she wants to avoid the conversation about it*

Lisa: You made a promise. We are leaving when this is all over. You have to keep that promise, baby. *serious tone*

Kaia: Haha! Stop acting so severe all of a sudden. I promise. When our mission in Greece is over, we will start a new life, baby. Come here. Kiss me. *pouts her lips*

Lisa: You know my weakness. I want those kisses. *drops the jackets and forgets they are trying on the jacket inside the fitting room. She could not resist what was in front of her. She grabbed Kaia's waist and pulled her closer to her while moving against the wall.* Wanna do some quickie here, baby? *teases her*

Kaia: Whoah! Whoah! Hey, baby! Not here. Haha! Wait until we get home, okay? Just wait a little longer. *laughs while giving kisses to Lisa. She loves it when her partner is being aggressive this way.*

Lisa: How can I resist such beauty and charm and hotness? Look at you. Damn that body, baby! *continues teasing Kaia*

Kaia: Sssshh. Someone is coming. Hahaha! Come here. Let's take a picture. Let's get this done and get home. I am all yours tonight. *bites her lips and teases Lisa even more*

...and that's the last photo they had taken together...

MEANWHILE, IN SOUTH KOREA...

Jennie: Hon? Are you there? I have been talking here, and your mind is somewhere again.

...to be continued...