Criminals

Chapter 31

Evening falls, and after all the secrets that have been revealed, I still have something to confess to my lover, Lix. It's time to apologize, because there are still secrets I haven't shared with him.

We find ourselves in our room, tangled up in bed, our eyes locked on each other. I don't know how to begin my confession, but I say to myself, "Fuck it," and take a deep breath.

"Lix, I know you're still trying to process everything that has happened recently, but there's something I need to tell you..."

Curiosity fills Lix's eyes as he lifts his hand and gently touches my face, making me tense up a bit, afraid of his reaction.

"I'm sorry, baby..." I start, my voice trembling.

"For what?" Lix asks, his tone laced with concern.

"After meeting you... I did want to help you escape from that miserable life, but I also had another motive."

Lix raises an eyebrow in curiosity and asks, "What is it?"

"You may get angry, but please don't leave me..." I bury my face in Lix's neck, feeling a few tears welling up.

"Hey, are you crying?" Lix chuckles, finding my vulnerability endearing.

"Sorry... Um, before I brought you here, you seemed familiar to me. I didn't think about our past, about how we were connected, but I thought you resembled someone..."

Lix hums, contemplating the possibilities. "Let me guess, my father?"

Though he can't see my face, I feel myself tensing up, trying to hold back tears. I nod, and Lix seems to have already guessed it.

"After leaving you with the others, I conducted some investigations and discovered who your father is..." I pause, my voice catching as I sniffle.

Lix gently pats my back and encourages me to continue. "And...?"

"At that time, I wasn't in my right mind. I became consumed by anger upon learning that you were my enemy's son..."

***

After leaving Lix, I began gathering information relentlessly until I reached a conclusion: he was the long-lost son of Felton, a member of the Mambas.

The Mambas are a notorious menace, deeply connected and involved in drug trafficking, weapons trade, and human slavery. They pose a significant threat to us, having killed many of our comrades and seeking to dominate our territories.

And so, the desire for revenge burned within me even more.

Now that I had the key—his son...

"How about we play a little game?" I sneered, my laughter filled with madness.

In the middle of this dark room, I find myself sitting on a single chair, huffing and puffing cigarettes, one after another. My face is blank like newly bought paper, concealing the raging fear, anger, and sadness inside of me.

Amidst the cloud of smoke, I hear a multitude of voices, some screaming for vengeance, others desperately reaching out for help. I want to offer my assistance, but as a little boy at that time, what could I possibly do to prevent those horrifying scenes?

As I change the color of my hair from black to red, my perspectives shift as well. Memories from the past come rushing back, tearing open the wounds in my heart.

In the midst of my pain, I scream, clutching my chest, hoping it will subside. But it persists, throbbing relentlessly. My senses dull, and my vision becomes blurred. Suddenly, everything changes as my thoughts take a different turn, and a familiar figure appears.

Blond hair, a captivating blend of summer and winter scents, mesmerizing eyes, and a hopeful smile—all of a sudden, the intensity dissipates, replaced by an unfamiliar yet warm and refreshing sensation.

My eyes widen as realization dawns upon me. My heart beats wildly, conveying messages I can't ignore. I can't help but admit that I enjoy this feeling and want it to last forever.

Finally, a small grin escapes my lips, which are nearly ruined from all the biting.

"Oh my god! What are you doing to me, Lix?! HAHAHAHAHA."

Call me crazy, I don't care because deep down, I know I'm crazy for this boy. The image of him in my mind drives me even crazier. What could possibly happen when we meet again?

***

Back to the present, as I finish my confession, Lix tightens his hold on me. "So you planned to use me to exact revenge on my father because you knew he would find out soon that I am his son?"

I can only nod, tears silently streaming down my face, fearful that Lix will abandon me. In response, I tighten my arms around his waist, seeking solace in his embrace.

"But instead of following through with your plan, you found yourself falling for me?" Lix questions, already aware of the answer.

"Yes, so please don't leave me. I love you!" I cry out, and Lix bursts into laughter.

"Love..." Lix lifts my head, and I see tears staining his handsome face. He smiles and kisses me, tenderly and forgivingly.

"I forgive you, and I love you!" he cheerfully declares, his smile infectious. It doesn't take long for me to devour his luscious lips.

"Hyung! I can't... breathe..."

I stop and bury my

head in Lix's neck, inhaling his scent, leaving soft kisses behind.

"Hyung, I have a question though..."

"What is it?"

"You wanted revenge, specifically against my father, right?" I inquire, returning to kissing his neck, but he gently pushes me back.

"Why, though? I didn't quite understand."

"Well, after I was welcomed into our organization, I revealed my past, which included my desires for revenge. They helped me investigate the orphanage where we were raised.

We discovered that the orphanage was involved in the buying and selling of children, subjecting them to physical and mental abuse. We found a list of names involved in these transactions, and among them was your father's name.

One of my hyungs recognized it and informed me about your father's status as our enemy. He was the last name on the list...

However, I never anticipated that the deceased director had recorded his name, perhaps as insurance for when he was caught, intending to bring him down. Your father was misinformed by someone, just like me, and he was seeking revenge for his supposedly deceased son."

Lix hums in understanding. "So it was all a misunderstanding..."

"More or less..."

"I see... Do you still have more secrets to share?"

"Maybe... But let's get some sleep for now. I'll tell you next time, okay?"

"Sure, hyung. I won't rush you. Take your time."

I smile and kiss Lix on the forehead, nose, and finally on his lips.

"Thank you, baby!"

***
So that was basically half of the secrets... There's still more to come and gonna make some side stories for the side couples...are you ready? hehehe

see yah next time, sorry for late updates and thank you for your support 🙇🏻‍♀️❤️