All Strings Attached

Chapter 23

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"Thats the only flavour they had?" Type asked, frowning at Win who seemed to have frozen at his spot.

"Thats weird. Let me ask manager" Type commented, looking at the two packets in his hands. Win subconsciously pushed Type's back towards the back room where he was already going.

Win had shifted his gaze to somewhere else long ago. His heart was beating as fast as the rat who had got his tail caught in rat trap. Pushing back the urge to wipe the sweat forming over his forehead, he decided to ignore Gun and pretend like he didn't see him at all.

But unfortunately, Gun was already making his way towards him, his hands tied behind his back.

"Hi there" He grinned at Win who felt a shiver ran from his toes to his head. The excessive sweetness in Gun's voice and the unusual smile was indeed a very creepy sight.

Win didn't dare look again at Gun's face, staring at his shoes. Gun walked a step closer and frowned playfully "What flavour snack is your brother looking for? Maybe I can help?"

Win's adam apple quivered as he heard Gun's statement. He looked up and saw Gun smiling at him.

"He..h-he.." Win couldn't get the words out of his throat.

"Is your brother" Gun completed his sentence for him "Officer Type Metawin"

Win could only stare in Gun's eyes. Mike didn't dare walking up to them. If Type happened to return and recognized Mike, Gun will skin him alive before killing anybody else.

"When I warned Bright about you, I was just throwing empty threats" Gun admitted. He couldn't stop grinning, excitement visible on his face "Who knew this little rascal was indeed a spy"

"I am not a spy!" Win protested finally, raising his voice.

"And you have no link with police, thats what you said before right?" He asked calmly.

Win felt his fingers trembling, he clenched his fists tightly, trying to put on a brave face.

But he couldn't push away the fear that had already wrapped itself around his heart. He looked up and muttered helplessly "Please don't tell Bright"

A surprised chuckle left Gun's lips as he grinned at Win as if he was pondering over the suggestion.

"Please don't tell him" Win plead again, his eyes hazy "I-I'll tell him myself"

Gun circled around Win with his arms wrapped and face muscles sore with smiling so much. Win felt a shiver running down his spine. His mind filled with the fear of safety of his brother and his own.

The thought of what Bright will do when he finds out has yet to wreck his mind.

Win faintly grabbed Gun's arm and led him into a more private corner. His face, although looked like he would kneel down and hold Gun's feet any moment.

Gun put his finger below Win's chin and tapped it multiple times, raising his face up. He continued with a smile " You have no idea what is about to hit you"

Win's vision went blurry, he blinked his eyes multiple times to shake away the tears. Gun scoffed and leaned closer to Win's ear, whispering "You reap what you sow. Your dad wrecked Bright's life. Now you will give Bright his 1st heart break"

Win shut his eyes tightly, breathing harshly through his nose. He wanted to push Gun back and yell at him, tell him how he knows nothing!

But he felt as if there was no life left in his arms.