•Rose Quartz Mansion•

"Mr. Yoon?" Mingyu frowned, "Are you sure?"

"I'm not sure but what's wrong in clearing a doubt?" Seungcheol sipped some water.

"But what made you doubt him?"

"His scent reminded me of someone." Seungcheol recalled the day when he had accidentally met a stranger whose face he couldn't recall till date.

"What are you talking about?"

"Remember our last day in Hotel Falling Flower in LA? I was drunk and went to my room alone." Seungcheol explained, "I told you I didn't remember anything but I met a stranger? I doubt that he's the same person who's stalking me. He might be a person from our enemies as well. And I don't know why but I think he's none other than Yoon Jeonghan."

"That doesn't make sense though." Mingyu stated, "Mr. Yoon? Does he look like he can kill someone?"

"I told you Mingyu, I'm not sure." Seungcheol scoffed, "But if I'm getting a hunch, I better not ignore it. All of my encounters with him have been unusual. Him daring to go against me in every possible situation is actually shocking to me. He tries his best to act all innocent but his gaze is too fierce for it.

That man has got some guts and he holds uncanny resemblance with the texts I get. You know, the vibes match a bit too well. Specially that time in the hotel, the way he was talking, he didn't know I was sober so he might not have realised that he had to pretend. I don't understand, I'm just getting a subtle feeling and it's itching me too much."

"But what about this Blue Vintage? We've already sabotaged Ha Jiwook, he's our slave now. What's with this meeting now?"

"It's to test Mr. Yoon." Seungcheol stated, "I'm going to push his limits to an extent where he'll have to show his true colours. Once I see him hunting down people with my own eyes, it would be his turn to get hunted down by me."

"But what if Mr. Yoon is actually innocent?" Mingyu hesitated, "You yourself said you're not sure. Can we trust Jiwook with this? He's a really filthy bastard."

"Don't worry about that, I've warned him." Seungcheol assured, "If I see his hands on Mr. Yoon even by mistake, I'll myself tear his skin apart."

"Let's see if we're going to get a clue or not." Mingyu sighed.

Seungcheol's phone buzzed as he checked the texts.

Darling....

This is getting out of hand now.

How freaking drunk were you, that day?!!

Can you really not recall me?

Or you're just pretending hmm?

I really can't wait this much.

Please recall me soon!!

Love you!!

Seungcheol sighed, "Why can't I recall that face? Once I get it, everything will be sorted."

"You're right." Mingyu agreed.

"The problem is his accessibility. He knows about me. He knows the things which he shouldn't." Seungcheol scoffed, "And if he's one of our enemies then it's even more concerning."

"Hyung- wait, listen you said that the person was staying in the room opposite to your room right?" Mingyu asked, "We can get his details from the hotel."

"That was the first thing I did." Seungcheol nodded, "He's too clever. The hotel staff said that someone had change the entire hard disk of their system and replaced it with a new one. They came to know about it when I asked for the information.

They said it was all gone so I contacted our clan's IT experts available in LA to see if they can store the data but they said that the data hasn't been deleted. It has been replaced with a new one."

"Wow. We really can't take him lightly." Mingyu paused, "And- Surely he isn't alone in this. He has backup, he has sources. Friends or family whoever it is but he surely has that background."

"Hyung how about that Yoon Jaebyeom, the businessman? He has helped us a lot in some of our missions from back end. He's a Yoon, he might know Mr. Yoon." Mingyu joked.

"Whatever, do you really think all the Yoon's are related to each other?" Seungcheol rolled his eyes, "Plus Mr. Yoon Jaebyeom only has a daughter and he never trusts his relatives with all this stuff, we know him very well."

"I was just trying to light up the mood." Mingyu patted the older's arm. 

<Hotel Falling Flower and Club>

"You now what you've to do, right?" Seungcheol asked the man in front of him, "Ha Jiwook."

"Yes sir." Jiwook nodded.

"And." Seungcheol kept his hand on his own waist which slid his coat slightly to show a glimpse of his gun, "No funny business. Keep your hands to yourself."

"Yes sir, of course." Jiwook stated nervously.

"Good. Now, leave." Seungcheol ordered after which Hoshi and Mingyu joined him.

"You sure he won't do anything wrong?" Hoshi asked.

"If he loves his life, he won't." Seungcheol declared. His phone rang as he picked it up, "Yeah, Mr. Yoon?"

"Where are you? I've arrived."

"I'm coming to receive you." He hung up.

"Oh so Mr. Choi will go himself instead of the numerous guards he has?" Hoshi teased.

"Shut up." Seungcheol lightly retorted as he made his way to find Jeonghan. 

Jeonghan was glaring at every person his eyes would land on as he waited for the older.

"You must hate everyone here?" Seungcheol approached him.

"Now that you're here, these people look great in comparison." Jeonghan replied.

"Sure." Seungcheol laughed, "You know what you've to do right? The drinks have been already sent to Mr. Ha, he must have drank it. He'll be dizzy in a while and all you've to do is to get the file signed."

When in reality, Jiwook was completely sober. Seungcheol just wanted to see Jeonghan in his real colours where he was the not so innocent employee of his.

"I hate you." Jeonghan grumbled.

"As you should." Seungcheol stepped closer to him as he slid something in his pant's pocket.

"What is this?" Jeonghan's hand immediately reached his pocket.

"Just in case." Seungcheol nodded.

"And what makes you think I can use a dagger?" Jeonghan gasped.

"Not that hard Mr. Yoon." Seungcheol grinned, "Just like you can't shut this pretty mouth of yours, you shouldn't stop yourself from using this too."

"Really? Should I practice a bit on you?" Jeonghan raised a brow.

"You like to talk unnecessary stuff a lot right?" Seungcheol chuckled, "I'm not that free. Get to the task at hand."

Jeonghan rolled his eyes as he started to leave while Seungcheol followed, yeah, followed.

Seungcheol, Mingyu and Hoshi went to another room, sitting in front of the screen. Vernon was connected to them over a call as the screen depicted the cabin where Jiwook was sitting.

"Great." Seungcheol took his seat, "Both of them don't know that we're watching."

"If Mr. Yoon tried to use that dagger even slightly, means he's not that innocent as he depicts." Hoshi added.

"And then we'll investigate further if he's the stalker or not." Mingyu complied.

"Just focus on him keenly, we shouldn't miss to analyze a single movement of him." Seungcheol stated.

Jeonghan knocked at the cabin, the file resting in his hand as he smiled confidently, "Mr. Ha? Yoon Jeonghan from Serenity Hybperbotics."

"Oh please come in." Jiwook stood up, his voice shaking a bit.

Jeonghan took a seat opposite to him, "Oh I see, you're getting tipsy." He said in a slightly taunting tone.

Seungcheol chuckled, "He can't really stop being feisty with anyone. I thought I was a special case."

Jiwook ran his fingers through his hair, "You're getting it wrong, Mr. Yoon."

"No, I just had to make sure you sign these papers before you get completely wasted." Jeonghan stated politely.

"I hope you aren't running late Mr. Yoon." Jiwoon grinned, "I don't plan to keep our first meet so bland."

"It's an official meeting Mr. Ha." Jeonghan modified, "Not a casual meet."

"Well- doesn't really matter to me." Jiwook laid back, "I believe there's a reason of you coming alone at an official meet."

"Yeah, I thought one person is enough to hold one file." Jeonghan retorted, "A whole crew isn't needed."

"Why don't you have a drink, Mr. Yoon?" Jiwook winked.

"Thanks but I'll pass, I'm not really interested in being unprofessional." 

"C'mon, you don't need to worry about anything else." Jiwook stood up as he slowly walked around the other male, "What happened Mr. Yoon, am I making you uncomfortable?"

Seungcheol leaned in towards the screen, his seriousness increasing, "Don't stay back, just don't."

Jeonghan inhaled a deep breath, "Mr. Ha, please take your seat and sign the papers."

"Oh please don't divert the topic Mr. Yoon."

"You're the one who's diverting the topic Mr. Ha." Jeonghan retorted.

Jiwook rested his hand on Jeonghan's shoulder, giving it a subtle squeeze, "How so?"

"This bastard!!" Seungcheol stood up, "Mr. Yoon use the fucking dagger!!"

Jeonghan shrugged him, "Mr. Ha- keep the boundaries intact."

Jiwook leaned slightly, grasping Jeonghan's palm, "I don't see any boundaries, Mr. Yoon. All I can see are your beautiful demanding eyes."

"Mr. Ha, don't-"

"Why?" Jiwook tightened his grip on the other male's hand, "Why not? I promise I'll be good to you."

"I swear-" Seungcheol stormed out of the room followed by Mingyu and Hoshi. He barged into the other room as he kicked Jiwook's chest harshly.

Jeonghan flinched as he stood up while Seungcheol gripped Jiwook's collar, dragging him out of other's sight.

Seungcheol slapped him across his face, "What did I warn you about Jiwook?! How dare you defy my orders and lay your hands on him huh?!"

"I- sir-" Jiwook gulped, "How-"

"Yeah I saw it all." Seungcheol punched him twice, "You really forgot your place, right?"

Rose Quartz's guards came rushing to them, surrounding the two.

Seungcheol threw Jiwook on his feet, "Here. Never ever forget this, I'm warning you." He turned towards the guards, "Take 'good' care of him."

He made his way back as he saw Mingyu and Hoshi trying to talk to Jeonghan who was just looking down.

Seungcheol felt a wave of guilt wash over him. Jeonghan was hesitating to even slap Jiwook, he surely wasn't capable to kill anyone, as his stalker did.

"Mr. Yoon- I- are you okay?" Seungcheol asked, his tone being the most gentle of all of their previous conversation.

Jeonghan nodded, "I want to go home, can I?"

"Uh- don't go alone." Seungcheol stated, "Hoshi, drop Mr. Yoon, home."

"Let's go, Mr. Yoon." Hoshi politely asked.

Jeonghan shook his head slightly as he left without looking at Seungcheol.

Hoshi guided him to his car and opened the passenger's seat's door for him. He got into the driver's seat after which the engine roared.

"I hope you're fine, Mr. Yoon." Hoshi hesitantly stated, "Please put your address on the gps."

"Yeah." Jeonghan chuckled lazily as he complied.

"It's okay, don't worry much, we'll deal with him." Hoshi assured.

"Thanks you Mr. Kwon." Jeonghan chuckled.

"You can call me Soonyoung." Hoshi smiled, "And if you're comfortable, I can address you as hyung."

"Sure, Soonyoung." Jeonghan nodded, "You're so warm-hearted."

"You think so?" Hoshi grinned nervously, recalling how he was not so warm whenever he had a gun in his hand.

"Of course." Jeonghan stated.

Both of them talked randomly after which they reached Jeonghan's apartment.

"Thank you Soonyoung." Jeonghan chuckled, "Can you wait for a moment?"

"Yeah sure."

"Just a minute." Jeonghan left the car and appeared back after a couple of minutes. He showed the younger a black and silver everyday use bracelet, "A gratitude gift."

"For dropping you home?" Hoshi took the bracelet and wore it.

"I'll be glad if you wear it as long as you can- I mean as long as you like it." Jeonghan smiled, "No obligation though."

"Don't worry, I like these kind of accessories which are not too much and look cool." Hoshi retorted.

"Good night." Jeonghan waved slightly.

"Good night hyung!" Hoshi got into his car.

<Rose Quartz Mansion>

"Hyung! He can't even protect himself in extreme conditions, do you really think he'll kill someone for you?!" Mingyu frowned.

"I think I got it all wrong." Seungcheol sighed, "He was right, many people can buy the same scent, nothing unique."

"Wow you seriously went on to plot everything based on a...scent?" Mingyu gasped, "What are you? Werewolf?"

"Stop it Mingyu." Seungcheol huffed lazily, "I'm honestly going insane. No one has ever played with my mind like this."

"Did you get texts today as well?" Mingyu asked.

"Let me check." Seungcheol pulled out his phone, "There is."

When is this game of hide and seek ending?

I honestly can't wait anymore.

But yeah, I'm as stubborn as you are.

Find me!! As soon as possible.

Love you, take good care!

Seungcheol scoffed, "After so many attempts, I got to doubt someone but turned out, I was wrong."

Mingyu nodded.

"This damn person is really something." Seungcheol stared at his phone, "Played with my mind, proved me wrong, got over my security system and even killed my enemy. No one has ever damaged my pride as he did. I won't spare him at any cost.

Enough of pity games, now I need a solid plan to find him. Mingyu, you all focus on other things. I'll take this matter in my hands now, completely. Don't worry about this."

"Okay hyung." Mingyu nodded.

It was when Hoshi arrived.

"Dropped him home, safely?" Seungcheol asked.

"Yeah." Hoshi nodded with a small grin, "He's a nice person."

"Didn't spill water or something on you?"

"Well, that's your personal experience." Hoshi teased, "I think our opinions might differ."

"Because you must have been nice to him." Mingyu shared a high five with Hoshi.

"Yeah very funny." Seungcheol rolled his eyes.

A/n : Deleting myself 2.0

Anyways take care everyone!
-Jeonghanneyonghaseyo