My Brother

Infiltrating the base of the gang that killed Daniel was relatively easy. Han Mingxia could tell that Red was really prepared. 

Han Mingxia really admired Red's work. She was just bound to follow. 

When the two of them finally

Infiltrating the base of the gang that killed Daniel was relatively easy. Han Mingxia could tell that Red was really prepared. 

Han Mingxia really admired Red's work. She was just bound to follow. 

When the two of them finally reached the room where the man was, Han Mingxia paused.

"Afraid?" Red whispered with a hint of provocation. 

Han Mingxia shook her head. She's not afraid but she was instead calming herself as she listed one by one the questions she wanted to ask.

The person behind the door could give her answer. Red already told her that Daniel was really the target that night. She was just supposed to be a normal victim of the operation. 

Clearly, Daniel could escape unscathed but he didn't leave and saved her instead.

After her brief hesitation, she opened the door and heard Red who was following her closely.

"It's been a long time Migs." Red's voice was different from what Han Mingxia usually heard. It sounded heavier and colder than her usual voice. 

Han Mingxia glanced at the woman who passed her with a questioning look but Red didn't pay attention to her. 

Red leisurely sat down on the chair in front of the table where the stunned man was sitting. There was a faint smile on her face but her eyes were especially showing bloodthirst. 

"Who….?" The man who stood up abruptly was probably not more than thirty years old. Although he was quite a looker, none of them appreciated his facial aesthetics. 

After the immediate surprise, the man stared at Red in a guarded manner. It was as if he was trying to remember who the woman was. 

After some time, Migs moved his eyes around, probably estimating his chances of escaping from the two women. His hands were subtly moving. Of course, both Han Mingxia and Red were aware of his small actions.

Han Mingxia walked towards the table in a swift manner and quickly arrived behind the man while Red immediately grabbed his hands in front to hinder his movement. 

The Man named Migs stared grudgingly at the woman in front of him. Seeing the face of the woman up close his eyes flickered as he recognized the person. "David... heh, you really became transvestite!" He said between his gnashing teeth and his eyes were like spitting fire. He knew the two weren't simple and their arrival wasn't a good thing. 

Han Mingxia who was holding in the midst of tying up the man slightly shook. With the given distance she could hear clearly his words. 

'Transvestite? No wonder Red has a body to die for. It was thanks to doctors.' Han Mingxia thought. All this time, she realized that Red wasn't wearing any mask when they're doing missions. He was using his own face. 

'Damn!' Han Mingxia never thought that Red was a man. He's a beauty! Although his voice was a bit low it never occurred to her that Red was a really a man. Thinking back, she never saw him removed his attire. He was always covered, leaving only his head free. She wasn't even surprised that his adam apple isn't visible. He probably had an operation to remove it. 

After thinking more, she realized that except from Red's face and body, his movements weren't feminine at all. But she just thought it was because she's Red. 

After she finished tying up the man she grabbed his hair and pulled towards herself and started. "Do you know Daniel?" Her strength wasn't really light. She was used to giving it all especially for her targets. 

Migs who was fiercely looking at Red saw the clear white ceiling the moment his head turned upwards and felt the pain of being grabbed.

Daniel? Of course he knew him. He was his rival right from the start. But no matter what he did, he was always behind him. When Daniel left their gang, he was more than happy as the position of being the leader would definitely be his. 

Later on he found out he joined a much bigger and powerful organization together with his sickly twin brother that looked like a girl. He wanted to be affiliated with it but he simply couldn't get in. 

When he saw him again, he wanted to show off the growth of the gang under his care. But it meant nothing on Daniel's eyes. He noticed that from a distance he seemed to monitor a certain person. It was a woman.

He smiled sinisterly as he finally found his weakness. He wasn't able to harm his twin brother as he was hidden well. But the woman was different. He found out that she's a foreigner and an easy target. 

He took his time. He knew she's his weakness. And he was right. He was able to claim his life using that woman. 

Daniel probably thought their gang was still in that shabby little city in the south. But no, they already have a fair base in central city. 

Instead of answering, he laughed crazily. "It took you too long to avenge your brother! Hahaha! I got tired of waiting. I thought you're already dead!" He mockingly answered. His words were still directed to Red. 

Han Mingxia who was holding a bunch of the man's hair loosened her grip after hearing his words. She subconsciously looked at Red who happened to deliver a swift slit on the man's neck.

Surprised by Red's sudden action, Han Mingxia retracted her hand. Blood started to pour out of the wound and without showing a single emotion, Red stared at the man until he drew his last breath. 

Han Mingxia didn't look anywhere else. She was still processing the information she got and looking at the person who has been her partner for some time.

'Brother. Red is Daniel's brother...' 

She was oblivious that Migs already died. 

It was not until Red stared back at her with a cold gaze that she went back to reality. "Questions later. We need to go."

Like a mindless soul, she followed Red until they were several kilometers away from the place. 

*

The sun had already risen when the two stopped. They were standing on the edge of the seaside road with both their motorbike park nearby. 

Wind was blowing gently and giving a cool and calm feeling to both of them. 

"Speak." Red said after lighting a stick of cigarette. 

Han Mingxia didn't know which question she would like to ask first. Her mind was in chaos.

Earlier, Red said she could kill the man after interrogation. But Red didn't give her a chance to interrogate at all. 

Red also said she's free to ask whatever she wanted to ask, but she couldn't come up with a definite question. 

Red inhaled deeply and released a long stroke of smoke that was blown by the wind quickly. "I'm David. Daniel's twin brother. You're supposed to be brother in law." He said after he didn't hear Han Mingxia. 

"You knew? You knew from the start who am I?" Han Mingxia asked with her head lowered. 

Red puffed several times and his gaze was towards the horizon. "I hated you. I know you can understand why."

Han Mingxia nodded. If Red wouldn't hate her then she would really doubt humanity's emotions.

"I'm sorry." She managed to say. 

Red had to admit that the first time he saw Han Mingxia, he wanted to strangle her to death. 

"It's not your fault. It was his choice." Red answered finishing his smoke as he continued to stare at the wide ocean with sparkling lights covering some part of it because of the sun. 

Silence enveloped the two of them until noon. Red was still the first one to move. Telling the woman to follow him again. 

Han Mingxia who was still quiet after saying 'sorry' just nodded. 

*

The two arrived in a small city in the south after more than two hours of travel. 

"Let's spend the night here." Red said and went inside the small house after securing the motorbike. 

Han Mingxia continued to follow. 

The house was simple with only basic necessity. It was almost similar to the cabin on the hill where her mother usually spent her free time. This was just bigger and one room was clearly separated. 

"This was our house." Red said and sat down on the wooden chair after placing the take out the bought along the way. 

The house was sold and it was just half a year ago when he bought it back and finished renovating. He wanted it to look like just like before. 

Red signalled Han MIngxia to come over and eat. After the shared meal, Red stood near the window and told the woman their story. 

Daniel, his brother was a responsible person. Although poverty made him choose the corrupt way to survive, he knew his priority. 

Since they were young, Daniel would always help their mother selling flowers. He, on the other hand would stay at this small house as he was sick often. 

They never asked about who their father was. They thought that he died and their mother didn't want to talk about him. Their life was simple and quiet. The twins thought it would remain that way until they reach adulthood. 

But reality was really disappointing. Their mother died and they learned a shocking truth. They were adopted. 

His brother accepted it more casually than him. In order to survive, Daniel started to pickpocket and was found out by the local gang. Since he was talented, he was recruited. 

Originally, the twins had planned to leave the city after they saved a little as they really didn't want to continue doing bad deeds. But a few days before their plan to leave, Daniel was involved in a huge fight.

He was hospitalized and their little savings was spent. It was also the first time he met Migs. When his brother was discharged, David noticed his changes. 

After more than two months, they left the southern city and went to central city. It was probably that time his brother joined the organization. 

Later on, he found the logo and asked him about it. His health already improved as his brother constantly provided him proper food and vitamins to nourish his weak body. 

Later on, he asked his brother about his work for the first time, he didn't answer him. After more than a year, Daniel told him about the organization. 

His brother normally wanted him to have a simple and clean life.

But he didn't want to. He knew his brother had other motive joining the organization and he wanted to help.

With his constant pestering, Daniel finally agreed. It wasn't easy to get into the organization thus he had to train. 

Maybe he really had talent as he was accepted and was even considered a good seedling back then. 

To be different from his brother, David started cross dressing. He found that he could get more mission being a woman and they're relatively easier. Easy missions which were good practice to improve himself more. 

Later on, the two of them became the best and he was overwhelmed with the rewards forgetting their original intention of joining which was to find their parents. 

It was only after he heard his brother's death that he woke up from the illusion of the life he was living. 

Realizing he was derailed, he investigated the recent work of his brother and found out about the woman he married and divorced right after. 

Yes, he hated Han Mingxia but he also wanted to understand why his brother did it. 

Was it love? Remorse? Pity? 

Until now, he couldn't understand his brother's action.