23. Close calls

Taehyung's POV

A phone call made me turn my attention to the device beside me. I had spaced out thinking about so many things. The caller was unknown so I contemplated a second but still picked up.

"Hello"

"Its me. Wonho. We met at EXO's club a week ago. I have some information on Queen. You asked me to contact you when I had any"

"Ah, yeah", I replied. Amidst all this new development, I had completely forgotten about Queen. "Can you come today?"

"Yes. At your mansion? I will be there by 12"

"Great", I replied. "What is the price for the information?"

"Whatever you deem okay. I don't have anything I want, to be honest", he replied.

"Okay, I will see you then", with that he cut the call as I stood up to go take a shower before I met him.

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Queen's POV

I stood a few meters away from Namjoon's office where I couldn't be seen, pretending to read. Intently I observed the space for any flaws which made it easier for me to sneak. I planned to try and get in tonight because from what I had heard, Namjoon was attending some meeting today with Jin. It would be the perfect time because his office would also be empty.

My eyes noticed a vent three foot away from the door of the office. From the size of the door, it sure looked like a big vent. And then it struck me. My room also had a similar vent like this. If all of them were connected, the one in my room should also lead me somewhere.

Now all I needed was a screwdriver. I turned around as I began walking towards the garage where I assumed I would find the tools.

On my way, I bumped into someone and the book from my hand fell. The impact from it also caused me to stumble forward.

"Sorry", the man said and the moment I heard this voice, my blood ran cold. This voice.

Wonho.

He tried to help me up but I immediately pulled the sleeves of my sweater long, causing it to cover my tattoos. Grabbing the book hastily and using my hair to cover my face, I stood up and made a dash forward.

Wonho seemed to be taken aback as he stood there, clearly confused at this woman's behavior. Not paying much attention to it, he walked away.

I turned into another corridor and hid myself behind a wall before peeking and observing him. It was indeed Wonho.

This motherfucking asshole switched sides as soon as he thought I was dead. What was he doing here though. I had to know what he was upto. If he was selling secrets from my business to Bangtan, he sure was dead meat.

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Third Person POV

Wonho entered a large room where he was asked to wait. The door opened later and Taehyung walked in with a briefcase in his hands. Wonho bowed and Taehyung motioned for him to sit down.

"Make it quick", was the only thing he said.

"There is a hospital the members frequently keep mentioning. Then I recalled that if Queen was shot and actually survived it, she had to be in a hospital somewhere. I don't know the name but I do know the boys take their turns guarding something or someone at that place. So I decided to inform you about it"

"Where did you find the information?", Taehyung asked.

WonHo smiled. "A little bird chirped it in my ear", he mischievously spoke.

Taehyung lips curved up into the most evil smile. "You have bought me really valuable information Wonho. Here", with that he tossed the briefcase to him. "One Million dollars in hard cash. Next time if the news is better, I will double it"

Wonho nodded as he picked up the bag and walked towards the door.

"Wait but there must be like 500 hospitals in Seoul. Will you check each and every one of them?", he asked curious.

"Nope", Taehyung replied, removing a cigarette and putting it in his mouth. "There is only one where Mafia members feel safe"

Hyelin crouched behind a bush and under the window of the meeting room. The moment she heard this, her eyes widened. Taehyung was looking for her. And now he also had a lead to Jinyoung's hospital where Sua was hospitalized. If he got there, it wouldn't take long for him to find the truth.

She could only hope EXO members took care of that shit since she was helpless.

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Sua's POV

Ten days since I gained consciousness and twenty five since I got shot. I could stand up and move around but it still hurt my chest. Dr Jinyoung said I was to stay here for another week before I could be discharged.

Most of EXO dropped by frequently to check on me and guard here. From Xiumin I had come to know what my sister had done.

Taken my identity to try and invade Bangtan's house to get revenge.

Sometimes I wonder if I was the stronger one in the womb and accidentally kicked her in the head or something because that could explain the lack of brain cells.

I don't even know why I am surprised she did something like this.

Also Daniel. Now he knew everything. For safety reasons EXO didn't bring him here because apparently Bangtan knew of him and taking him out of the house was a threat. He was going to be so mad when he finally saw me. For hiding Hyelin all these years.

I bet my kidney those two bonded like hell. Daniel was basically a younger male version of Hyelin. They must have gotten along like a house on fire.

I stood up as I walked towards the window to get some fresh air, dragging my IV stand along. A car pulled up on the road exactly below the side of the building where my room was. A small symbol was there on the bonnet. I squinted my eyes to look at it. It seemed familiar. I recalled where I had seen it.

At the police station.

Inside a file which my coworker Yebin was studying.

A file on Bangtan Sonyeondan.

Three men came out of the car. They removed their guns as they shot a guard who tried to stop them.

I gasped and immediately got back. I had to escape from here. What if they had some information related to Hyelin or EXO and that is why they came here. If they saw me, they'd know that the Sua there with them was an imposter. They'd kill her as well as me without a thought.

I immediately pulled out the IV attached to my arm. Tao should be here. He said he was going to guard until Chanyeol, Sehun and Kai came after finishing their meeting. I had to find him.

I ran towards the elevator but realized that it was already coming up to my floor. Shit.

The fire exit was the only option. I turned the other way as I jogged towards it, unable to run and exert myself. The pain in my chest was increasing but I had to keep going. The elevator dinged and footsteps were heard.

"She must be on a floor somewhere here", one said as they approached my room. I hid behind a pillar as I saw them walk by. One of the men shot a male nurse who tried to ask what they were doing here. My heartbeat had reached dangerous levels as I sweat due to the anxiety of being caught.

The moment I saw them try to get into the room, I attempted to run. This was the only chance before they came out and saw me.

But unfortunately I was never lucky.

"STOP YOU BITCH", a voice behind me spoke. I made the mistake of looking at them and all of them froze.

"Sua", one spoke. "What are you doing here. You were at the mansion—wait", his eyes traced my arms and neck. "Tattoos. You don't have tattoos..."

"You are twins", things made sense to him before his eyes widened and he yelled in exasperation . "CATCH HER. DONT SHOOT, BOSS SAID TO BRING HER ALIVE"

I made a dash for the other side as they chased me. Picking up a scalpel from a tray nearby, I held it in my fist. One man caught up-to me and yanked my arm tightly.

I gripped the tool before ramming it in the side of his neck. Blood spurt out and he fell, pretty sure dead. Oh my god, I just killed a man. I fucking killed a man. I, A POLICE OFFICER JUST KILLED A FUCKING MAN.

The other two watched and chased after me with even more aggression. I pushed a trolley to create a hurdle for them and one of them fell. The other one though caught upto me.

He pushed me to the ground. He then punched me, causing me to lose momentum. The awful pain in my chest also made me slow. He decked his fists and rammed it to my face once again.

I reached out for the scalpel which had fallen to the side. Using it, I tried to stab him in the face. It was a force war between us as I tried to push the object towards him while he tried to keep it away.

Behind us a gunshot was heard and he got distracted, allowing me to cut his face deeply with the instrument. But before he could react he was shot in the head and he fell towards me.

I pushed his body away and sat up to see Tao standing there.

"I am sorry Sua Noona", he came running to me and helped me stand up. "I went to grab something to eat but realized I had left you alone too long so I came running back to see these fuckers. I am so sorry"

"Its okay", I replied. "Bangtan's men", was all I said. "There are three. One of them in the next corridor. Check whether he is dead or not"

Tao nodded and ran towards the other side. I bent down to make sure the other two were dead. As I saw one breathing and looking at me, I grabbed the scalpel again. With shaking hands I walked towards him. I had no choice. I had to do it. He could create trouble if left alive. What if he got to Hyelin and did something to her. No, I couldn't let them harm my younger sister.

Gripping it tightly, I closed my eyes as I rammed it in his chest. I heard a grunt and the gush of blood and I pushed myself away, completely in disbelief at what I had done.

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Third Person POV

The man clutched his bleeding neck where he had been stabbed by the girl with one hand as he fell back to the wall. With his other hand he tried to remove his phone.

He called the last number in his log.
Kim Taehyung.

"Boss—she is not who she seems— She is the actual Queen— there are two of them—", was the only thing he managed to say before someone shot him.

Taehyung removed the phone from his ear as a sudden noise was heard. The noise of a gun shot. As he tried to process what he heard, one thing struck him.

She is not who she seems. There are two of them.

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