Aera(3)

I wouldn't have known time flies by really fast if not for today. Today went by Soo fast that it was almost midnight already.I was having mixed feelings right now. Nervous because I might not succeed with my plan and scared because I might loose my son and my life.

Anxiety filled me as I clocked my snipers gun and fixed the silencer. I could see my dad's men waiting in the dark alley for their American foes.

I couldn't help but worry if Daehyun was okay. I mean, Mr. Kim is a great man but what if my dad knew about my plan and captured both of them. I shook the idea out of my head and continued with my preparation.

  I was running out of patience as I glanced at my watch. It was 23:15GMT and the Americans still hadn't showed up. I was starting to doubt my plan.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw a black car pull up.

Five men stepped out of the car and one was holding the bag I assumed was filled with the money.

   I saw them talk a little and then they exchanged bags. All at once one of the Americans falls face down while my dad's men proceed in killing the Americans. The gun fight gave me the chance to kill my dad's men and the remaining Americans. I shot them in their heads and heart multiple times and soon  the exchange of bullets  was over. I couldn't believe myself.. Killing people!

I almost made it  down the building I was situated on when I remembered my dad saying the day before that Hakyeon (one of my dad's men) was going to be their sniper. On cue, I heard a gun shot and I ducked to avoid the bullet. I grabbed my gun and took cover. I saw Hakyeon crouch behind a van and aimed for him. The bullet went straight through his heart.

I quickly ran to the alley,grabbed the bag with the money, hopped into the van and sped of to pick up my son.

I couldn't not believe it;my plan had worked,well so far....

On my way to get Daehyun, I picked the clothes I hid near the dumpster. The  light coming from  the store gave me hope that Daehyun was okay.

   "We're closed, go home" Mr. Kim  said when I knocked.

"It's me Aera"

     Mr. Kim looked through the peep hole before opening the door.

"Aera you shouldn't have bothered. Fellani  is already asleep. You could've picked him up tomorrow. Please come in".

  "Thanks for the offer but I'll pass. Please get Daehyun for me. We're leaving".

He comes back with a sleepy Daehyun.

"Eomma" Fellani says smiling from ear to ear. I hug him so tightly that he starts to gasp for air. I ruffle his hair lightly and thank Mr Kim for everything.

"Ah! Mr Kim, before I forget take this money and move far away from this city" I said in a very serious tone and handed him a wad of cash.

"And if anyone, I mean anyone asks you if you've seen Daehyun and I, please say no. I mean it. We've got to go. We love you!" I say leaving a very confused Mr Kim standing in front of his shop while I lead Daehyun to the car.

"Who's car is this? Are we going home" my very inquisitive son asks as I instruct him to sit in the van.

I don't respond until I move the van onto the highway.

"We're free Daehyun, no more guns,no more killing,no more taking over the mafia. We're free from anything concerning the mafia. We're moving to Korea; I'll buy a small house where we will live. You'll go to school, make friends,be a normal teenager. I'll start a mini business. It will be ours forever. Just you and me"

Daehyun's eyes widen and a wide grin appears on his face "Oh my God Eomma! How did you do this. You know what, I don't even want to know. I'm just glad we're leaving this hell hole. You're amazing. This is totally surreal!"

  I smiled at him and ruffled his hair. There was a comfortable silence while we continued the drive to the airport.

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We got to the Tokyo Narita Airport in an hour's time and we've been waiting for the past two hours for our flight to be called.

"Flight 112 Korean Air, Please report to boarding gate two!! Flight 112 Korean Air, Please report to boarding gate two!!"

"That's us Daehyun, let's get going"

We arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Korea witthin an hour and twenty-five minutes or so. I was so excited I forgot to keep track. The sweet air that hit my face the moment we stepped out of the airport brought so many memories. The memories I've been deprived of for fourteen years. The memories I've longed for ever minute of every day. I missed him so much. I wish we could be together but no one waits this long for their college  love right? I'm sure that happens only in fairy tales.

I stopped a taxi and Daehyun placed our luggage in the trunk and got into the taxi

"Annyeonghaseyo"

   "Annyeonghaseyo, uh- how far is the closest hotel from here"

"About -uh- twenty five minutes if I'm not exaggerating. It's actually not a big hotel. It's more of a motel"

    "Sure sure. That's okay. Please take us there"

" Okay Okay madam"

It was a beautiful scene. Seoul is indeed a beautiful city.

"Eomma, this place is so beautiful. Look at the buildings, the air is so different, it's so refreshing" Daehyun says still gazing at the buildings that passed us by.

"I'm guessing this is your first time here in the city of fun young man"

I heard Fellani respond and they continued their conversation about this lovely city. The city where I found my one true love.