RETROUVAILLE, Cha Hyun-su [Heavy Editing]

thirty four

THIRD-PERSON POV

"Where the hell did she go?" Hyun-su muttered under his breath, his eyes scanning the empty streets for any sign of the girl. He clicked his tongue in frustration, a sigh escaping his lips as he raked a hand through his hair.

He had only gone to the bathroom, and now she was nowhere to be found.

"This has become a habit of hers, hasn't it?" Hyun-su huffed, frustration evident in his voice. "I can't keep chasing after her like this." He said before deciding to walk away to look for her.

Rustling leaves and loud footsteps echoed through the quiet street, breaking the stillness of the day. The man paused, catching his breath as he placed both hands on his knees, his eyes scanning the area, searching for any sign of movement.

A sharp click echoed from behind him—the unmistakable sound of a gun being cocked.

Slowly and cautiously, he turned around, raising both hands in the air, his breath catching as he prepared for what might come next.

"It's you." [Name] said, her voice tinged with recognition as she saw his face. Her brows furrowed, and she remained still, the gun steadily aimed at him. "You're one of my shit of a father's allies. What are you doing here? Did you really think I wouldn't notice you following us?"

FIRST-PERSON POV

I remained still, the weight of the gun heavy in my hand. My mind raced as I locked eyes with the figure before me. 

"I—" He stuttered, taking a big gulp nervously as he held my gaze. A shaky smile appeared on his face, accompanied by a nervous chuckle. I didn't receive a reply.

"She sent you here, didn't she?" I asked, my voice steady despite the tension. I could see his eyes widen, the realization dawning in them like a flash of lightning. His face went pale, and he shifted uncomfortably on his feet.

"W-who?"

"Me," I said softly, my gaze unwavering as I took a deep breath. Slowly, deliberately, I began to lower the gun, the tension in my shoulders easing slightly. Yes. That's it. "The other me."