Black Heart (Book #1)

Chapter Thirty Six

Kai's POV

When I entered the building I was automatically grabbed and brought into a room where I could see Lay. "Lay!" I shouted breaking free and running towards him. He squinted up at me before his eyes went wide. "K-Kai, it's a trap". Lay whispered his voice groggy. "I know. Don't worry I'll get you out of here. Are you okay?" I asked looking over his features. Slowly he nodded before looking at me. "He's after something Kai. And said that you have it. Have you figured it out yet?" Lay looked up at me hopeful written in his features. I looked away not being able to look at him, guilt washing over me.

"I take it you don't know. That's okay your memories will come back to you. You just have to believe in yourself and dig deeper into your mind. I believe in you Kai". Lay encouraged me. "I don't have enough time Lay to remember. The doctor said I might not ever get those memories back. It's a time in my life that I don't want to remember but bits and pieces I do. Don't worry I'll get you out of here". I went to untie his restraints just when the door opened.

When I looked up Mr. So came walking in a smirk on his face. "I figured you'd be here to save your friend". He said as he crossed his arms. "Aren't you tired of playing these games? What is it you exactly want?"

"What's the fun in a little life of games. Actually there is two things I want from you then you and your friend can go". He said as he stepped closer. "And what would those two things be Mr. So?" I asked blocking Lay's view. Mr. So stepped closer before stopping in front of me.

"First thing I want is for you to stop dating my daughter. I don't want you around her. Hasn't your family already put her through enough?" He stepped closer poking at my chest. I bit back the urge to hit him back. I looked up at him giving him a dirty look. "I'm sorry Mr. So but I like your daughter and she likes me. I'm not like my parents, I promised not to hurt her but rather protect her. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to let her go. What was the other thing you wanted?" I stood my ground I wasn't going to let him break us apart.

"Have it your way, but no way am I going to go easy on you. Your family put our lives through hell do you know what it's like?" Anger was evident in his voice. I nodded. "Yeah, I do know what it's like to lose loved ones. You murdered my family over something that I don't even know where it's at. You took my world away from me, threw what I loved away. You made my life a living nightmare. One thing I can guarantee is that I'm not my parents. And I'm not a monster like you". I yelled.

I felt a stinging sensation in my cheek taken aback. "Your family took everything I ever loved from me the least you could do is give me what my wife and I were looking for before your family killed her. After you tell me I will let your friend go". I looked back at Lay as a worried expression crossed his face. "I don't know where it's at Mr. So. Heck I don't even know what the item is. My memories haven't returned and all I know is that I was to protect it, but I don't know what it is. Please release Lay and just take me". I begged.

"Somehow you're going to lead me to that item. And when you do you're going to give it to me. Since you aren't well enough to do as I say I'll let you go for now, but not for long. Figure out your memories before I try making you remember. Only on one condition". He said as he stepped backwards. "What's the condition?" I feared of what he would want. Or want me to do.

"From here onward I don't want you dating my daughter. Your life is to not be mixed but it happened. If I see you with Kyung Mi, I will not hesitate to come after you and tell her your real identity. Do I make myself clear?" Mr. So threatened his voice more tense. "What if I don't want to stay away from her, or what if she doesn't want to leave me?" I asked not wanting to lose Kyung Mi. She was too special to lose.

Mr. So took a step closer looking at me with anger. "If either of you can't stay away from each other then I will transfer her to a new school. I have eyes everywhere. And I will not hesitate to tell her who you really are Kim Kai. You are to not speak with her outside of school. Or else it's over for you. You have four days Kai to get me that item. If you want to save your friend I advise in leaving now before I change my mind. I'll give you the location of when meeting. Until then sort your memories out". I watched as Mr. So walked out of the room.

I immediately untied Lay helping him stand up. "Can you walk?" I asked as he struggled to stand up. Lay nodded untying his ankles. "Yeah, I can walk. Let's get out of here". Be both ran for the exit surprised we were being followed. As we reached outside the car door was already open with Chanyeol leaning on the car. Upon hearing our footsteps he looked up.

"Are you both okay? You aren't hurt are you?" Chanyeol asked running to us. "No, we're okay. Mr. So released us. Let's get out of here while we still can". Lay said as he climbed into the vehicle. Chanyeol looked to me his eyes widening. "Kai your cheek". He said as he observed the hand print. "I'm fine". I brushed passed Chanyeol hopping into the vehicle. When I entered the vehicle everyone was checking over Lay.

I remained quiet confused more than ever on what to do. I didn't want to lose Kyung Mi as she was special to me, but I could break her if she knew. Our ties were bound to cross by fate, but was fate on our side or against us? I didn't want to lose Kyung Mi because she was my anchor, the one to keep me grounded. But with her father out to get me, I couldn't let her know my real identity. I could lose her forever.

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As soon as we got home I ran upstairs to my room collapsing on my bed. No more than I had wanted to drift off and forget everything Chanyeol came running into our shared room. "Are you going to tell me what happened?" Chanyeol asked lying beside me. I sighed looking away just wanting the covers to burry me deep. "In four days I'm supposed to remember what the item is that I have to protect and give over to him. Or else Mr. So is going to help me remember. And he threatened to split me and Kyung Mi up if I don't break up with her. And if I don't he'll reveal my real identity to her. What am I supposed to do Chanyeol? I like her so much that I don't want to lose her. But if she knows who I really am I can lose her. It's the first time I cared for someone Chanyeol, who likes me for who I am and not the monster". My heart ached for what I had to do.

I'm sorry Kyung Mi, but this is for your own good. I'm sorry.

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