MY LOVELY MIRAGE
Abandoned
Hyeon
Jihun, think about it again.
Hyeon
You can still drop this case.
It was a man with an umbrella in his hand, standing at the door of his car in front of an abandoned mansion.
Eun Jihun
It's okay, hyung
Eun Jihun
It's empty anyway..
Eun Jihun
I have all the equipments for my safety.
Hyeon
Still, it's dangerous.
Eun Jihun
*looks back at him*
Eun Jihun
Hyung, do you believe in all those rumors?
Eun Jihun
I'll be fine, I'll contact the authorities in case of any danger.
Hyeon
I can't win from you.
Hyeon
But inform me everyday on the phone, okay?
Hyeon
I should get going then...
Hyeon
*sits inside his car*
Hyeon
Take care of yourself.
Eun Jihun
You too, take care..
Hyeon
Bye... *smiles faintly*
The engine of the car vibrated as Hyeon glanced at Jihun for one last time before driving away.
Eun Jihun
*Standing in front of the mansion with his suitcase*
Eun Jihun
I hope everything will be okay..
Missing Artist
Lilie Ahn
Jihun, Chief is asking for you.
A pretty woman was standing by the desk of Jihun.
Eun Jihun
What is it, noona?
A badge shined on his trench coat.
Lilie Ahn
Um.. I don't know, he seems pretty calm today..
Eun Jihun
*stands up from his chair*
Eun Jihun
(What could the Chief call me for?)
Eun Jihun
*Walks to the head office*
Lilie Ahn
*Watches him go*
Lilie Ahn
May God save him..
Chief Lee Avel
Detective Eun, here you are.
Eun Jihun
What made you summon me, sir?
Chief Lee Avel
Do you think I'd only call you for overtime?
Eun Jihun
(That's what always happens though..)
Chief Lee Avel
Come on, take a seat.
Eun Jihun
*sits in front of chief*
Chief Lee Avel
You're not a professional, dumb enough for me to appoint you for this but...
Chief Lee Avel
You 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to do what I'm going to tell you, understand?
Chief Lee Avel
Have you heard about the "Missing Artist" Case?
Eun Jihun
The one that was all around the news 4 years ago?
Chief Lee Avel
The missing artist, Song Hwan.
Chief Lee Avel
We're going to re-investigate that case.
Chief Lee Avel
And you'll be the one doing it.
Eun Jihun
Why me? *surprised*
Chief Lee Avel
Who are you to question me?
Chief Lee Avel
Jihun Eun, do it if this job is dear to you.
Eun Jihun
.. Am I provided with a team or assistant?
Chief Lee Avel
You. All. Alone.
Eun Jihun
*head droops* ..
Chief Lee Avel
*Stands up from his seat*
Chief Lee Avel
*Walks to Jihun*
Chief Lee Avel
*Lifts his chin*
Chief Lee Avel
Look, it won't be that hard.
Chief Lee Avel
All you have to do is.. stay in the victim's house.
Eun Jihun
What? Is that even legal?
Chief Lee Avel
The previous team only looked at the facts.
Chief Lee Avel
I want you to feel the atmosphere.
Chief Lee Avel
I want you to see what it was like for the victim.
Chief Lee Avel
I want you to live as him in his house.
Eun Jihun
I'm sorry, but I can't do that-
Chief Lee Avel
You're fired, then. *cold*
Eun Jihun
*shocked* Wait, seriously?
Eun Jihun
This isn't fair!
Chief Lee Avel
Nothing's fair in life, Jihun. *tugs his chin tighter*
Chief Lee Avel
It wasn't fair for the victim either.
Chief Lee Avel
Just find the details the initial team missed.
Chief Lee Avel
Afterwards, you'll not only get a bonus, but also a 2 month vacation.
Eun Jihun
(Bonus.. and vacation? Just for a case?)
Eun Jihun
(No no.. I can't be greedy.. this isn't something I can do)
Chief Lee Avel
So.. what's your decision?
A silence fell between them.
Eun Jihun
Well.. I was thinking about my safety in that place
Chief Lee Avel
Safety? *lets his chin go*
Chief Lee Avel
A person like you needs safety?
Chief Lee Avel
Haha.. Really? *scoffs*
Chief Lee Avel
The son of a 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘳... needs safety? *laughs*
Chief Lee Avel
Enough now.
Chief Lee Avel
Either handle this case or lose your job.
Eun Jihun
But if something wrong happens to me..
Eun Jihun
YOU will be the one taking accountability.
Chief Lee Avel
Dumb fool.. As if you're ever going to return from there to even blame me.
Hide
Eun Jihun
*Comes back to his desk in a bad mood*
Eun Jihun
*starts organising some papers*
Hyeon
What did the chief say?
Hyeon
(Something's off...)
Hyeon
Did he assign you to some weird task?
Eun Jihun
Hye hyung.. *whines*
Hyeon
That old man still targets you?
Eun Jihun
He'll do it forever..
Eun Jihun
Ah.. I'm tired.. *leans back*
Jihun leaned back on his chair lazily as he closed his eyes.
Hyeon
Wanna grab a coffee? We should have a break.
Eun Jihun
Eh? *opens his eyes*
Jihun and Hyeon were standing on the rooftop with a cup of coffee in their hands.
Hyeon
What?! What do you mean by that case?
Eun Jihun
Right.. a newbie like me..
Eun Jihun
that too all alone.. *sulks*
Eun Jihun
I always leave everything to you in the name of being your assistant all this time..
Hyeon
Hey, that's wrong. *surprised*
Hyeon
You always work till midnight finding evidence of every case.. every information in detail..
Eun Jihun
*Sighs* But still..
Eun Jihun
*looks at the sky*
Eun Jihun
I wish I never worked here in the first place.
Hyeon
The coffee is getting cold.. *changes the topic*
Eun Jihun
Oh? Uh.. *snaps out*
Eun Jihun
Can we go to the nearby restaurant after work?
Eun Jihun
I've heard their food is amazing.. *excited*
Hyeon
If you say so. *smiles*
Eun Jihun
Thank you!! *giggles brightly*
Jihun smiled and began finishing his coffee.
Hyeon
(For how long will you hide it..?)
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