Silent Echoes

.07.

Ran and Taeyong were tied up in the dimly lit room, their wrists bound tightly behind their backs, and their bodies slumped against the cold stone wall. The silence between them was heavy, but the bond they shared was unspoken, a silent understanding in the midst of danger.Ran turned her head slightly, her voice soft but firm.

Ran:- Taeyong are you okay?
Taeyong:- Yeah, you know that I won't die easily

Ran couldn't help the small, weary smile that tugged at her lips.

Ran:- and you still have the energy to make a joke.

Before Taeyong could respond, the door creaked open, and the faint light from the hallway spilled into the room. Vegas strolled in, his steps unhurried, a smug smile playing on his lips as he took in the sight of them, bound and helpless.

Vegas:- mind if I join you guys?
Ran:- Fuck off

Vegas's smile didn't falter. He moved closer to her, his gaze lingering on her with a mixture of interest and something darker. He crouched down to her level, his eyes locking onto hers as he reached out to touch her face, his fingers tracing the curve of her cheek.

Vegas:- You're more beautiful than I thought,( he murmured, his voice low and almost tender, though the malice behind it was unmistakable.)

Taeyong:- leave her alone

Vegas barely glanced at him, his focus still on Ran.

Vegas:- we will talk about this later.

Vegas:- But for now, I have a proposal. If you agree to work for me, I'll let you both live.

Ran:- no thanks

Vegas:- You're still trying to work for that man, even after he killed his wife... your mother.

Ran:- mind your fucking business

Vegas watched her for a moment, his eyes unreadable. Then he smiled a cold, calculated smile that sent a chill down her spine. He reached out, patting her head in a condescending gesture.

Vegas:- I'll give you until tomorrow to think about it,

With that, he turned and walked out of the room, leaving them in the oppressive silence once more. The door closed behind him with a heavy thud, the lock clicking into place.

Taeyong:- what are we going to do?
Ran:- Let's work for them
Taeyong:- huh?
Ran:- we can find more details about his plan and when it is the perfect time I will kill him.
Taeyong:- okay but you need to be careful with him.
Ran:- don't worry. We will leave this place soon.