chapter 22

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When did we become distant? I want your warmth near me. Is it too much that I always want to be with you? I hate it when you don't spare a moment, not even once. I hate those who stole me from you. How I wish I could hold your hand.

"Hey, Chou Tzuyu," Tzuyu heard her name being called, snapping her out of her thoughts as she diverted her attention from Sana. Sana was sitting at a nearby table, conversing with a drunk lady alongside Jeongyeon, hoping to gather intel.

"Be alert. I don't want to risk anything," Dahyun said, trying to maintain her composure, furrowing her brow. She wanted everything to go smoothly according to plan.

They were in the red area, attempting to gather intel from the bar, known for providing ample information. The drunk lady pointed towards a woman beside the intoxicated man, who seemed to be trying to retrieve an address from his purse, and said, "She knows quite a bit about this, but she won't cooperate unless it piques her interest."

"Hey, wait here," Jeongyeon said, standing from her seat and approaching the woman who was discreetly taking money from the purse. She engaged her in conversation.

Meanwhile, the intoxicated man had been eyeing Sana and unsteadily made his way to their table.

"Hey, pretty, need some company?" he slurred.

As Sana attempted to decline, he placed his finger near her mouth, prompting her to move away with a glare.

"My companion went to the restroom, so please leave," Sana insisted.

"I know it's just an excuse," he hiccupped, "I saw you looking at me when you were with that chick, trying hard to get... um... um... hrm..." he trailed off, attempting to place his hand on her shoulder before Sana tried to slap him.

A hand forcefully gripped his hand and bent it behind his back, pushing his head onto the glass table, causing it to shatter and his head to bleed. This drew attention, though some patrons paid no mind, as such occurrences were common.

"Just leave the place," Dahyun shouted through the earpiece.

"Come on, unnie," Tzuyu said coldly, intertwining her hands with Sana's and dragging her out of the venue.

"Jeong, did you gather enough information? We're waiting behind the club," Dahyun said through her earpiece as Jeongyeon continued her conversation with the lady.

As Tzuyu and Sana entered the van, the tension between them was palpable, their earlier bickering still echoing in the confined space.

"You know I could have handled the man myself without causing a scene," Sana said, her voice edged with frustration.

Tzuyu couldn't help but snicker at Sana's remark. "Yeah, I saw how you handled it," she retorted, her tone dripping with sarcasm. " 'My companion went to the restroom, please go,' as if he would obey that."

Sana's irritation flared, her eyes flashing with pent-up emotions. "You beat him, and his head started bleeding. What if something serious had happened to him?" she argued, her voice rising in pitch.

Tzuyu rolled her eyes, her patience wearing thin. "Yeah, if you pushed him away with your words like you do to me, then I wouldn't need to step in," she shot back, her frustration bubbling to the surface.

Their voices rose in a crescendo of emotions, each word a dagger that pierced the fragile barrier between them. The atmosphere inside the van became suffocating, the weight of their unspoken truths hanging heavy in the air.


In a moment of raw vulnerability, Sana's anger melted into desperation, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. She reached out to Tzuyu, her trembling hands grasping Tzuyu's collar in a silent plea for understanding.

"You know it yourself that you pushed me away, Sana," Tzuyu's voice quivered with emotion as she spoke, her own tears threatening to spill over.

Sana's breath caught in her throat as Tzuyu's words struck a chord within her. "If you want me, you could've pursued me, but you... you," Sana's voice trembled as she pointed shakily at Tzuyu, her own emotions threatening to overwhelm her.

"Does it make any difference?" Tzuyu's voice cracked with pain, her hand instinctively reaching for her chest as she spoke. "You know how it hurts me when you kissed that Mark in front of me. It hurts... it's fucking hurts," she confessed, tears streaming down her cheeks unchecked.

Sana's heart clenched at Tzuyu's admission, her own tears mingling with Tzuyu's as she struggled to find the words to express her feelings. "I didn't kiss him... it's always been you that I love," Sana whispered, her voice barely above a hoarse whisper.

Taken aback by Sana's confession, Tzuyu felt her own walls crumble. In a moment of shared vulnerability, Tzuyu enveloped Sana in a tight hug, holding her close as if afraid to let go. "I love you," she whispered against Sana's ear, her voice trembling with emotion.

Sana's heart swelled with emotion as she returned Tzuyu's embrace, burying her face in the crook of Tzuyu's neck. "I love you, sana. Please accept me," she pleaded softly, her tears soaking into sana's shoulder.

With a gentle touch, sana lifted Tzuyu's chin, meeting her gaze with a look of unwavering devotion. "Yes," she whispered, her voice barely audible above the pounding of their hearts. "Please be mine."

Tzuyu's heart soared with hope as Sana's words washed over her, her lips curling into a tender smile. Taking Sana's hand in hers, she brought it to her lips, pressing a gentle kiss to her knuckles. "I am yours," she vowed, her voice filled with sincerity and love.

Sana returned Tzuyu's gesture with a soft kiss to her forehead, their foreheads meeting in a tender embrace. In that moment, surrounded by the raw intensity of their emotions, their love was acknowledged by each other ,it was never one-sided love ,their feelings were reciprocated .

Outside the van, Dahyun waited patiently, she was happy for her friends as she pretended not to hear the intimate exchange between her teammates ,but she was going to tease them when they reached home . She coughed discreetly, signaling her presence before speaking up. "Ahem, can I come inside? Our mission is still ongoing, in case you two forgot," she said, her voice laced with amusement.

As Tzuyu and Sana pulled away from each other, their tear-streaked faces mirrored the raw intensity of their emotions. As they held each other close, the world around them faded into insignificance, leaving only the gentle rhythm of their intertwined heartbeats.

Jeongyeon couldn't help but notice the subtle shift in the atmosphere as she glanced back at Sana and Tzuyu. Sana's clinginess towards Tzuyu was unmistakable, her gestures filled with an affection that seemed to take Tzuyu by surprise. Tzuyu's flustered expression didn't escape Jeongyeon's keen observation, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of happiness for the two.

However, her attention was quickly diverted when she caught Dahyun's discreet signal. With a knowing nod, Jeongyeon subtly signaled her acknowledgment before turning her focus back to the road, allowing the newfound couple to enjoy their moment of intimacy in the backseat.

Upon reaching the penthouse, Chaeyoung and Dahyun wasted no time in analyzing the gathered information and strategizing their next move. Their minds sharp and focused, they meticulously dissected the details, piecing together the puzzle of their mission with precision and determination.

 Their minds sharp and focused, they meticulously dissected the details, piecing together the puzzle of their mission with precision and determination

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