Angel of Mercy - Stray Kids Mafia AU

Chapter 33: Cat and Mouse

"And who do we have here, Eisa?" Jackson gave his best flirty smile eyeing Yeji who was currently leaning against the car.  "Jackson Wang and yes I am single." Yeji laughed and gave him an equally flirty smile.

"Yeji Hwang. Pleasure." Yeji purred.  "I have heard all about you, Jackson." She looked over Jackson to where Eisa was standing with her brother who seemed to only just notice Yeji's presence.

"No fair, Jackson!" Henry sprinted over to Yeji and gave her a slightly winded greeting. "I'm Henry and trust me you want to steer clear of this one. I am the far better choice." He gave her a blinding smile. Yeji was trying very hard not to fall into a fit of giggles.

"Okay, Casanovas.  Time to head back to the manor." Eisa said dragging both men away from Yeji.  "You're not going to start too now are you, Eric?" She glanced over her should to Eric who was helping Yeji load up the trunk.

"Hardly. No offense, Yeji. I am not really looking right now." Eisa was too busy shoving the two drooling men in the car to see the look Eric was casting her way but Yeji did not. The eagle-eyed woman sighed facing Eric as they finished packing the trunk.

"You should know, Eisa is involved with someone right now." She said this low enough that Eisa couldn't overhear. Eric gave her a shocked look that turned into a sad smile.

"I knew I waited too long." He gave a bitter chuckle. "I dragged my feet and missed my chance." 

"If it helps, there are a group of very attractive women waiting at the mansion.  All of them are single and would love to get to know a sweet guy like you. Eisa spoke very highly of you."  Yeji placed a comforting hand on Eric's shoulder. They both moved toward the car and Eric gave Yeji a nod before wedging himself in the back seat.  

Before taking the driver seat, Yeji did a quick scan of the airport crowd. Her eyes flicked to a large black SUV that was idling near where they had parked. The windows were tinted well beyond what was legal which set off red flags in her head.  She only glanced at the vehicle, not wanting to alert its owner that she had noticed it. She got into the car and looked at Eisa. 

"Keep calm. We may have company. Keep eyes on that black SUV but try not to make it too obvious that you see it."  Yeji breathed so quietly that only Eisa could hear. Her blood ran cold as she glanced in the rearview mirror, her gaze landing on the imposing black vehicle.

"What are we going to do?" Eisa mumbled hoping the boys could not hear. She buckled her seat belt and then checked that the others had as well.

"We need to lose them. Ideally without them being the wiser." Yeji said. Henry had been watching the exchange, though he could not hear what was being said.  He saw the sweat forming at Eisa's temple and the fear she could not hide from her eyes. He reached forward and placed a hand lightly on his sister's shoulder. She jumped slightly, turning her gaze to her brother.  He silently asked with his eyes what was wrong. Eisa shook her head so slightly, flicking her gaze to the two oblivious men who were already dozing off in the seats next to him.

"Henry sit back and I promise we will explain things when we are safely home," Yeji said noticing Henry's hand on Eisa's shoulder. His eyes widened but he sat back, his eyes fixed on his sister.

They pulled onto the freeway, moving quickly but not so quickly that it would alert their tail.  About 20 minutes from the mansion the tail sped up. Yeji swore, increasing the speed of their vehicle. 

"Eisa, in the glove compartment," Yeji said her eyes fixed forward scanning for alternate routes. Eisa nodded and grabbed the pistol out of the glove compartment. The occupants of the SUV had moved to be directly behind them now. Yeji glanced at Eisa and nodded. Eisa gulped but nodded back. "Aim for the tires if you can." Eisa rolled down the window positioning herself to have a good aim on the tires. The SUV tried to speed up to obscure her view but Eisa was quick. A few shots and she had gotten both front tires, causing the large vehicle to spin out and hit a nearby tree. She watched momentarily and saw a familiar dark-haired figure exit the car.