bodyguard ; kth

prologue

"freeze!"

a loud clang echoed throughout the parking lot as he dropped his metal wrench. his body turned rigid. the light reflected on the glistening sweat on my forehead. my eyes glared at his figure, mentally cursing words at his panicked state. i heard the frightened whimpers coming from my client, he laid on his stomach beside my feet on the ground.

suddenly, the culprit frantically moved towards the gun left on the floor.

not so fast.

B A N G ! B A N G !

two loud gunshots penetrated the quiet darkness. the heavy body plummeted to the ground. his dead eyes stared into the thin air. blood gushed out like hot lava from his wound, creating a pool of blood encircling him.

silence.

i intently held my smoking gun and stood in place, watching the criminal for movements. i slowly reeled the gun back into my pocket. looking down towards my feet, my frightened client covered his ears from the powerful sounds of a gun.

i slowly crouched on one knee and whispered into his ear, "call 911."

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"how did you know he was the killer?"

my client asked while pouring a glass of expensive whisky into his glass. he motioned a glass towards me, offering me a drink. i shook my head, kindly refusing.

"i saw him washing his car in the parking lot," i replied.

"but i saw him, too."

"you don't wash cars in parking lots," i spoke, watching as his mouth gaped open in realisation. he gave a light chuckle, impressed by my smart thinking.

"i see. you are very skilled at this job. i have an offer... why don't you stay? permanently. i'll double your average pay if that makes you happy," he said, taking a small sip of his drink.

looking into his eyes, i replied honestly, "thank you but i have to decline. i'm no good in a permanent position, my feet fall asleep. it's best if you find another bodyguard."

"i see. well, thank you for saving my life. i wish you all the best...

..kim taehyung."