Enemies in Love

Chapter 8

Traffic was an obstacle Misaki wasn't prepared to face as she honked her horn in frustration. She was in a rush and yet she had to be stuck in a line of never-ending cars. If she continued to stay there any longer, she would definitely have little to no chance of capturing BK-201. Deciding what she would do next, Misaki turned her steering wheel and quickly drove her car into an alley.

Luckily she's taken short cuts through alley ways before so she had a pretty good idea on where to go from there. Satisfied with her quick thinking, Misaki continued to drive full speed. It wasn't until something appeared feet away that she abruptly put her foot on the brake and stopped the car. There, before her, stood the criminal she was planning on capturing.

BK-201.

He stood firm and motionless. Misaki wished she could see his expression behind the mask, but she had a feeling it wasn't a pleasant one. Putting her foot back onto the gas, Misaki began to drive towards BK-201. She would try everything in her power to bring him down, even if it meant hurting him.

Dodging the upcoming blue car and jumping onto it, BK-201 sent an electrical current through it. The car came to a sudden stop, leaving Misaki in both panic and annoyance. The contractor was still on top of her car and she wouldn't let him get away. Taking out her gun, Misaki started to shoot bullets at the roof of her car. BK-201 swiftly moved away from the attacks and managed to land behind the vehicle.

Misaki got out of her car with her gun pointed. She was ready for the face off against the enemy. If she hesitated for one moment, she knew that it could lead to her death. BK-201 stayed still, but then took out his wire and wrapped it around Misaki's gun. Just as Misaki was about to pull the trigger, the gun broke down as an electrical current went through it. Misaki let go the gun and kept her stance.

"Damaging my gun isn't going to stop me!"

"I told you to stay out of my way..." the low voice began to say. "So that Li guy must not mean a lot to you, huh?"

"Keep Li out of this! I have my men protecting him at this very moment!"

"Are you sure about that?"

His words made Misaki freeze. Did he know something that she didn't? Could he have known that she wouldn't listen and attack Li once he got the chance? Her mind told her not to let anything he said get to her, but her heart told her to stop doing things that could hurt Li.

BK-201 started to approach her causing Misaki to slowly move back with every step he took.

"If you want to kill me, then go right ahead. I'll be completely out of your way then, right?" Misaki already knew that she was digging her own grave by taunting him, but what other choice did she have. She put herself in that situation. BK-201 continued to walk towards her.

"I may just take to your offer," he said.

Misaki didn't like the sound of his threat. She didn't care if she died, but if she did, then he'd run free. He'd be able to hurt other people, even Li for the fun of it. She wasn't going to let that happen. If playing with him could distract him and keep him away from the location he was supposed to be at, then she'd do whatever it took to waste time.

Turning around, Misaki began to run. To her surprise the same black wire from before wrapped around her and pulled her back into BK-201's arms.

"Did you really think you could runaway from me?" he said. Misaki desperately wanted to find a way out, but he was too strong. "It was worth a try," she said in response.

Behind the mask, Hei was thinking about what to do next. With one shock through her, she would knock out like the night before and no longer get in his way for the rest of the night. But at the same time, he wanted to see how far Misaki would go. Huang would give him some time.

"Do you have any other tricks up your sleeve?"

"Yes many. If you let me go then I can show you."

"Nice try, but I'm not letting you go until I decide that I'm ready to leave. You broke our agreement, so now I have to go after Li once I finish my assignment."

Misaki's face filled with worry. Hei continued, "You put this on yourself. That poor guy has no idea of what he'll have to face."

"Do what you want to me but leave Li alone! He isn't someone who would want to fight you or do you any harm. I'm the one who broke the agreement so I'm the one who has to suffer for it!"

Hei was amazed at how far Misaki would go in order to protect his other persona. She never said anything, but the kisses they shared before and the way she seemed to fall into his touch even when she was drunk were other signs that she felt the same way. What if he told her the truth, kissed her and passionately caressed her body instead of going to meet Huang and the gang at the location? He wished he could do just that, but the lives of his fellow comrades were also on the line. He wouldn't betray them, not even for the woman he loved.

"You're right...You do need to suffer, but I'll let it go this time."

Misaki's eyes went wide. Was he really going to let her go? Was he really thinking clearly?

"But I'm warning you, next time I won't be so nice. I'm not known as the ruthless Black Reaper for nothing."

"Why are you doing this...? Why are you giving me a second chance when you and I both know that I won't give up on chasing you? Even though I care about Li, I can't move on with my life until I have you captured...Do you understand that...?"

Hei heard the sadness in her voice and it stuck a dagger into his heart. She was in a deep conflict. She wouldn't let go of her job for anyone, not even Li. It hurt her but she just couldn't choose between the two. In a way, Hei could understand. He wanted to stay loyal to his group, stop contractors and do what he did best – fight and kill...But he also wanted to live a happy life, next to Misaki.

"Do you really want to know why...?"

What am I doing? I can't let her know...It would do nothing but harm her.

"Yes, I want to know." Misaki was having a hard time grasping that she was actually having a conversation with the top criminal on her list. But she was curious to know what was going on in his head. Why he wouldn't kill her like he did with other contractors?

"I'll tell you...But after I finish my assignment."

"I can't let you do that."

"You have no choice. We'll finish this talk later."

Before Misaki could protest, Hei sent a small electrical current through her, knocking her unconscious. Her body was still being tightly held within his embrace. He decided he'd take her with him. He couldn't leave her in an alley where many untrustworthy strangers would appear. He didn't even want to imagine another guy putting his hands on her.

Moving to pick her up with the black wire still wrapped around her, Hei looked at her passed out face.

You need to know...Only then will I really know if this love is worth the risk...

Taking his eyes away from Misaki, Hei rapidly ran off towards the direction of his destination.