It's not easy to pick sides. Everyone has secrets, secrets they want hidden and buried. What extent would you go to hide your secrets? How far would you go for self preservation?
Like father, like daughter.
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You had to cancel your plans with your friends for the rest of the day, and as the sun started to set you were roaming the streets of Seoul.
You just needed to think.
Gambling rings aren't easy for outsiders to access, you normally need a recommendation or invitation of some sorts to get into it. This helps them avoid unnecessary variables.
You were going to have to meet one of these people in order to get involved. You just needed to know who ran it and why. But also, where would you meet someone who's involved in it? And what are the chances it's the same group?
Now you were wishing that Samuel detained the guys he busted up.
Gabriel was your best bet, he knew all the illegal groups roaming the area. You just hoped that he could work with the little information you have.
It was dark, and rain was hitting the side of the establishment in which you had entered. Normally Gabriel escaped as soon as his shift was over, but considering he isn't exactly happy with sharing where he lives, the only place you could catch him is here.
He's the shady type, but you needed someone like that on your side. More importantly, he wasn't the snitching kind. Nor was he connected to any of the big names in which you needed to avoid.
It didn't help that thi was prime business hours. The club was packed full of people, and as much as you enjoyed the business, the sudden intensity of it all was making your head buzz.
Not to mention how hard it was to maneuver through the crowd.
"Hey rookie, where is the long haired Twink?" You called out to the guy working the bar.
He looked at you somewhat surprised. You never really come here during business hours, you normally come by when no one's here. It's not good being seen here since you're technically still a minor.
"Boss? You're talking about Gabriel, right? He stepped out back for a smoke break." He said quickly.
You thanked him and quickly went to the back exit door.
You were surprised he was out there in this weather since it was cold as all hell tonight.
You reached the door and there he was, sitting on the steps just under the little piece of roof that hung over.
It was alarming because as soon as you opened the door the cold air hit you hard. Although, the sound of the rain was soothing.
"This looks depressing." You started, catching his attention with a glance.
He chuckled and shook his head while taking another puff of smoke in his lungs.
"Need a favor?" He got straight to the point.
You frowned and nodded.
"I'm all ears." He smiled endearingly.
You sat down next to him and sighed.
"Do you know of any illegal gambling groups, have to be new but not too fresh. They must be going around and stirring up places in order to plant their roots." You waited to see his expression before continuing. "Stereotypical gangsters, tattoos and all, but they're more like wannabe's. Their leader wouldn't be experienced, unable to cover his tracks efficiently."
He looked at you with a raised brow.
"Who have you been messing with?" He joked and leaned back.
You gave him a stern face and he shrugged his shoulders.
"Look, that's pretty vague. Give me a month or two and I can get that done for you." He gave you a sympathetic look and smiled. "You already owe too many people favors, so consider this a gift from me to you."
"No way.." you gave him a dramatic show.
"I can take that back if you want-"
"Thank you."
You sat in silence for a little while longer. As comforting as it was being around this guy, it was getting late and you had school.
You two met when you first came here, he was something like a wannabe mercenary. He would beat people up for a price, mostly people who got let off light for a crime, and a family wanted to take justice into their own hands but without all the blood.
You respected him, and wanted to keep him close. Ever since you offered him a job he hasn't needed to go back to that, even though he did enjoy it what you gave him was a lot more than what he earned. His pay also includes the odd jobs you have him do, like this one.
Plus, you two hit it off pretty easily since he was also a foreigner.
"One more thing Gabriel."
He turned to give you his full attention.
"Do you know how to install a GPS tracker on a car?" You asked him.
His mouth became a straight line as he looked at you questionably.
"Yes?" He answered hesitantly.
"I've got another thing for you, but you're gonna need to be extra careful." You looked at eachother.
"Hit me."
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Started: March 18th, 2024 Finished: March 20th, 2024
