Tales Of The Heart (undergoing editing)

REVENGE AND THE PAST

Jake, using his phone, called me and asked, "Have you reached the top of that building? Are you ready?"I responded, "I am. You stick where you are."

I grabbed my mask and hood, pulling them down to ensure my face is concealed. I then took out a grappling gun from my backpack. "Thank god, dad had these items in his barn. Never thought they'd be of much use", I muttered to myself. "So which one is her balcony? Ah, right, that one." I carefully took aim at the target from the distance. With a firm grip, I fired the grappling hook, watching it soar through the air and catch onto the steel railing.

After securing the knot and donning my leather gloves, I took a moment to look down at the ground far below. "I was terrible at this thing. If I fall from this height, I'd be good as dead."

Grasping the rope tightly with both hands, I began sliding down with surprising speed. I caught the railing and quickly scaled the way up, landing on the balcony with a soft thud.
"Fuck! I'm never doing this shit again." I then turned my attention to the balcony door and saw that it was locked. Undeterred, I pulled out a master key from the bag and opened the door, silently entering the apartment.

Making my way through the apartment, I observed that it's dark and quiet, giving the impression that nobody is home. Oh right, she lives all alone in this rented apartment. Must be hard for her to carry out the expenses. As I blindly maneuvered through the dark, feeling my way carefully through the unfamiliar surroundings, I eventually found the bedroom. Or maybe she slept already, which would make things easier for me."

Slowly and quietly, I opened the door, careful not to make a sound. I saw Luna, deeply immersed in her sleep, her laptop still illuminated next to her. Maybe she was studying and then thought to take a power nap. I quickly grabbed a small vial of chloroform, applying it to my handkerchief. I then approached her, step by careful step. Suddenly her phone rang, jolting her awake. She caught sight of me standing there and threw a pillow at me before making a frenzied dash out of the room. She cried out, "Help! Someone help!" as she desperately tried to escape. However, just as she reached the main door and attempted to open it, she found Jake already standing there, blocking her path. He uttered, "You aren't escaping from us, bitch."

With Luna stunned and unable to escape, I grabbed her from behind, pressing the handkerchief forcefully against her face. The chloroform did its work, and soon enough, Luna's body went limp, succumbing to unconsciousness. "That was easy," Jake quipped and looked at me. "Damn, you're giving off some serious vigilante vibes with that mask and hood."

I responded with a smirk, "Well, I am unofficially one." I glanced at Luna's unconscious form and then turned to Jake. "We have about half an hour or so until she gains consciousness again. It's time for the next phase of our plan."

Luna slowly opened her eyes. She asked weakly, "Where am I?" As she took in her surroundings, she realized that she's bound in a chair, tied with ropes. She attempted to move but found her limbs immobilized, tightly restrained in the chair. Looking around, Luna discovered that she's situated in the edge of a terrace. The realization of her captivity slowly sets in, and a mix of confusion and fear filled her eyes. She struggled against her bonds, but the ropes hold her firmly in place.

Confused and panicked, Luna looked at us and asked, "Who...Who are you? Why are you doing this to me?" Jake, standing a few feet away, calmly responded, "I am Jake Nicholson. Did that ring any bell?"

"I've heard that name before." She paused for a moment, her thoughts racing. Finally, she realized and added, "Aren't you Sasha's boyfriend?"Luna's gaze then turned to me. She hesitated momentarily, then concluded, "So that means you're..."I unmasked myself, my face now revealed. My cold gaze locked on Luna as I said, "I guess we've met before, huh? Not too long ago."Luna hesitated for a moment, her eyes still locked on my face. "So that means you know about the picture," she said softly, her voice quivering with a mix of fear and embarrassment.Jake interjected, his tone demanding, "Why were you spying on them and what's your connection with Amber's dad?"