When the stone heart proclives -: 2

Su-ho frozed at Jackson's statement the boy who used to be his bestfriend now threatening him with his life.

*SU-HO*-: Jackson is that really you?

*JACKSON*-: Yes any doubts? You must be thinking how I became like this- *cuts off*.

*???*-: I made him that way!

Hae-in looked in the direction of the voice and her eyes widened on seeing.

*HAE-IN*-: Y-Yeon Ha-joon!?

(CHARACTER INTRO)

Yeon Ha-joon the 2nd most feared mafia. Who is known for his ruthlessness. Whoever comes in his way or those he doesnt like simply ends their life without even thinking twice. He always kept enmity with Mr. Lee because he always saved innocent people's life which he hated the most. So now he wanted the position which Su-ho is holding right now.

*HA-JOON*-: Our new mafia boss is still so young. Look at you can that innocent face defeat a powerful man like me. ( Laughs loudly) Oh hell no. Think twice kiddo , think about your beautiful wife whom you don't care about.

*SU-HO*-: Who said i don't care about my wife! (Angry).

*HA-JOON*-: By looking at her pretty wrist anybody could say that you don't love her.

(Something dropped in Su-ho, Ha-joon's words were directly aiming him.

*HA-JOON*-: I know everything about you, you were not like this cold like before. Jackson told me each habit of yours. And that also that you don't want love in your life anymore.

Hae-in's grip loosened from Su-ho's arm and he noticed it.

*HA-JOON*-: But I won't say that you are doing anything wrong because powerful men don't fall in love, actually feelings are liability to them. And also I don't you don't have a problem if we take away your wife. Hmm isn't it?

Su-ho got lost in his mixed feelings and out of nowhere a gunman put a cloth on Hae-in 's nose and she fainted. Then they took her.

*SU-HO* -: ( came in his senses) Hey no! Hae-in!..

*HA-JOON*-: Stop right there or else this woman is gone. Just like this I will snatch each and everything from you. I don't think it will affect you if we take her away. Bye kid!

Ha-joon and Jackson took Hae-in with them and went back to their secret base. Leaving behind the helpless Su-ho on his knees. After a long time tears weld up in his eyes.

*SU-HO*-: No! I can't sit like this! I will bring her back!!.( Furious).

[At Underworld Base of Ha-joon]

Hae-in slowly opened her eyes and saw an unfamiliar, dark and abondoned place. She wasn't able to to move as they tied her with heavy chains.

*HA-JOON*-: Oh Ms. Pretty you woke up from your slumber, great!. Now this is your new home, you aur our prettiest slave so on right Jackson?

Jackson nodded.

Hae-in yanked the chains aggressively -: I swear once I get free I will file an FIR towards you!

*HA-JOON*-: And who will free you? Huh you don't even know where you are. Leave her to starve. Get back to work everyone. Umm who will look after her..

*JACKSON*-: I will guard her.

Ha-joon smiled -: Okay young man go for her!

Then Ha-joon left the room and closed the door behind him loudly. Jackson started coming near her.

*HAE-IN*-: (shakes her head) Don't you dare to come near me!

Jackson knelt down to her level-: (shhh) listen to me... He shushes her ..

[ At Suho's Mafia office]

Tracker-: Master! A new location has popped on the radar look!

Su-ho ran towards him , his condition was miserable, he didn't slept a night since the day Hae-in got kidnapped. He checked every corner of korea yet nothing caught their eyes. It has been a week and now out of nowhere a location popped on their radar.

*SU-HO*-: Isn't it Myeongdong's most feared place. Ready all the snipers, AK47s, and every weapon. We need to end this game now. And most importantly we have to bring back our mistress from there safely, Am I loud and clear!

Team-: yes Master!

A hand touched Su-ho's shoulder , he turned around.

*Mr.LEE*-: Bring back our daughter safe and sound( crying).

From the past 1 week Su-ho realised his cold heart has proclived but this time harder. Unknowingly a string force pulled him from his emotionless world.

*SU-HO*-: You can Count on me Dad, I will bring her back soon. ( His heart ached recalling that moment when Hae-in left his arm in disbelief).

*SU-HO* (in mind)-: sorry Haein I took this much time to realise my heart. I'm coming for you.

--------------------- At Ha-joon's Base-------------------------------

*HAE-IN*-: I said leave my hand! You filthy!

Gunman-: (who was forcefully dragging her to his boss) what did you just said? ( He landed a hard slap on her face and she fell on the ground)

( Bruised cheeks , blood coming out from the corner of her lip, bruises on her hands and legs. This was what she went through within a week).

*JACKSON*-: (Yelled) Yah! Who gave you the right to slap her! ( He grabbed that man's collar) Go and do what you are told do.

That man leaves them.

Jackson helped her to stand and whispered -: Don't worry this will end soon. Su-ho will come at anytime, for now try to endure a little more.

( Tears were streaming down her eyes, she has already endured a lot of pain. Jackson was secretly helping her to cop up here). But why? Read ahead.

Both Jackson and Hae-in reached to Ha-joon's cabin. Having no strength inside her she fell on her knees. She was starved . Jackson was helpless because of cctv cameras all over. At that time Jackdon turned on the location from his smart watch, which earlier was seen on Su-ho's radar.

*HA-JOON*-: Look at yourself, when will your Su-ho gonna come, I'm bored. Shall we try something with you..

Ha-joon took out his gun and put it on her forehead and then slowly down to her chest..

Hae-in had no strength to defend herself. Moreover she lost her hope that Su-ho would come for her. Those words were stroming in her mind that Ha-joon said that day (" powerful men don't fall in love, love is liability to them"....).

*HA-JOON*-: What are you thinking Ms.Pretty? Strange today no defending or offending statements? Hmm great that means you have accepted your fate then. (Laughed).

Then *BOOM* A deafening blast was heard.

On speaker-: Attention invaders are here! Attention everybody. Take that girl away.

*HA-JOON "-: oh looks like the war has started ( looks at Hae-in) It will be fun!

On the other hand a man with dangerous aura was stroming through the bullets and fire, directly towards the room where his heart was.

*THUD* the massive metal door opened revealing a woman sitting on the floor all tied up with heavy chains looking emotinlesly towards the man standing infront of her.

*HAE-IN*-: (whispered) why you came? ( Crying) Run from here..

Just then a man attacked Su-ho from behind but he effortlessly defended himself by giving him a back slam.

He then approached her, his heart ached each time he removed those heavy chains from her fragile body.

The lights opened revealing a troop of gunmen along with Jackson and Ha-joon.

*HA-JOON*-: Look who came! I told you already love is useless-

*SU-HO*-: (Shouted) Enough of your bullshit! I understood love is not for monsters like you! But it is for them who cherish it, and I love MY WIFE! I will take each penny of pain from you all for those bruises you gave to her.

*HA-JOON*-: The kid became a man! ( Smiled) Let's not waste our time then.

Ha-joon signalled his men to attack Su-ho. He took Hae-in and ran out from the room searching for a safe place. Then he ran into a quiet hall. He put Hae-in behind a pillar and he himself hide behind the main door. Some men entered the hall , he cleverly a gun man and punched me until he fainted, then he came out and started fighting with each one of them.

Jackson secretly came inside and tried to help Hae-in.

*JACKSON*-: Hae-in stand up come on!

She slowly stood up with his help as she glanced towards Su-ho she saw a sniper was aiming his riffle towards him he pushed Jackson aside and ran weakly towards him.

*HAE-IN*-: Move from there Su-ho....

Too late the bullet instead pierced into her shoulder the blood started oozing out uncontrollably and she fell into his arms.

*SU-HO*-: NO! HAE-IN!.

He lost his mind and crazily fired the bullets no men survived he killed them all.

Jackson came running and handed over his car keys to Su-ho.

*JACKSON*-: Listen take these keys and run straight to the parking lot, there is my car take it and rush to the nearest hospital. I'm escaping from here too.

*SU-HO*-: What!?

*JACKSON*-: Don't ask questions for now just go!!

Su-ho carried Hae-in and jumped out from the Window.

*SU-HO*-: (on walkie talkie) Give me a cover up asap im taking madam from here! Fast!

His men came and gave him cover up. But still some men started chasing his car. He had no option, he parked the car in a silent lane and took Hae-in from it.

He searched the nearby hospital and went there.

*SU-HO*-: (Shouted) DOCTOR! DOCTOR! it's an emergency!

Nurses came running and laid Hae-in on the stretcher doctor came and by looking at her condition they ordered to ready the OR and went to operate her.

Su-ho sat helplessly outside the OR , without his notice and Aged man sat beside him.

*Aged man*-: Are you in guilt about something?

*SU-HO*-: I failed as a husband.

*Aged man*-: if you are feeling that you failed then make things right... Love can heal everything.

Su-ho looked towards the aged man.

*Aged Man*-: Some people think Love makes a person weak. But my advice is Love makes a person strong and a remarkable support that you have someone who would passionately love even if this world falls apart. Always listen to what your inner conscience says. I shall leave my wife is also admitted here because of high BP. Take care of your wife.

(Aged man patted his shoulder and went from there. The OR gate Opened and Doctor came).

*Doctor*-: She is out of danger now, the bullet nearly went into her ligament. So we are keeping her under our observation for atleast a week. Please take care of her medicines and please fill the form of patient.

Su-ho affirmated. Nurses came dragging her stretcher.

*Nurse*-: we are shifting her to one of the ward please come with us.

[WARD 105 , FLOOR 1]

Nurse went out after adjusting her cannatula and other devices.

Su-ho sat beside her . He observed her each scratch, each bruises and her shoulder which was bandaged. Unknowingly he was crying.

*SU-HO*-: (sob) I-I'm sorry Hae-in ah! I'm a bad husband, it was all my fault, but I promise you I will make things right. I will change myself for you-

Hae-in slowly opened her eyes her vision was blurry, as she recalled the flashback she hissed in pain.

*SU-HO*-: (panic) Wait im bringing the doctor...

He went out and came back with doctor. She examined her.

*Doctor*-: It is a relief that she has gained consciousness but still your condition is delicate. Take your medicines on time. Mr. Su-ho please take care of her.

Su-ho nodded and the doctor exited the ward.

He tried to grab her hand but she took it away and gazes out from the window. Suho's heart dropped , he bent on his knees.

*SUHO*-: I know you will not forgive me this easily, but please give me a chance. I will change myself for you.

*HAE-IN*-: (blankly) you don't have to change yourself for me, besides love is pathetic thing for powerful men like you.

Su-ho broke into tears he regretted his every action , every word he said to her. She loved him truly but he ignored her completely.

*SU-HO*-: (wiped his tears) if I say that I love you then would believe me?

A tear escaped her eye, she shaked her head as no.

*SU-HO*-: okay now it's my turn, you worked a lot for me . I assure you that I will win you again. Now I can't lose another woman whom I truly love.

Hae-in was listening him silently she knew he was saying what he meant but she won't going to melt this easily.

With that he went out to buy her medicine from the hospital's dispensary. He came back with her medicine.

She looked at his condition, hair messy , eyes tired , body tensed.

*HAE-IN*-: You don't have to worry about me, I can take care of myself on my own.

*SU-HO*-: How can I not care about that who gave pulse to my heart again.

Hae-in chocked on her medicine as she didn't expected this reply from him. He panicked and forwarded his palm infront of her mouth.

*SU-HO*-: Cough the medicine on my palm come on.

She just stared at him being shocked.

*SU-HO*-: Did you swallowed it here drink some more water.

*HAE-IN*-: What is wrong with you? Did you hit your head in the wall or something?

*SU-HO*-: Why? Did this side of mine surprised you?

Hae-in just looked away and Said-: I want some time alone. Su-ho's smile dropped.

*SU-HO*-: Okay as you say...

He went out from her room and saw Hae-in's parents.

*SU-HO*-: Mom dad you are here...

*MR.SONG*-: ( disappointed) You gave me your words that you will protect my daughter then what now?

*MRS.SONG*-: Don't say like this look at him he is also injured.

*SU-HO*-: That's fine mom , dad is right I'm sorry for all this.

Mrs.song hugged Su-ho as he looking broke.

Hae-in was listening their conversation. Later her parents came inside and spent some time with her.

After a while Mr.Song came out and suho was standing outside.

*MR.SONG*-: Son, my words were harsh before I didn't noticed how sad you are. I trust you with her.

Su-ho held Mr.Song's hand-: I will take a good care of her, I realised my feelings now. But now she is upset with me. And she is not letting me come near her , what shall I do?

*MR.SONG*-: Giver her sometime , she truly loves you, come sir with me I will share an incident with you.

2 years back when you guys were in University and You guys celebrated Your birthday. Remember?

*SU-HO*-; Of course I remember but what's with that?

*MR.SONG*-: That day Se-ah and Jackson didn't contributed in any of the work. It was Hae-in who arranged every single thing for your birthday. She purchased the gifts from Se-ah band Jackson's side, baked a cake for you and even decorated your garage. When she finally decided to tell her true feelings toward you , you said you love Se-ah so she always kept this a secret.

*SU-HO*-: ( hands trembling) means she always loved me and I was a fool all throughout.

*MR.SONG*-: It's not too late you can still make things right! Just try to win her heart again. Now we shall go to them.

Then they made their way to the ward. Hae-in's mother was in washroom. Hae-in tried to stand up but failed and was about to fall but Su-ho caught her and the cannatula stand fell on his head. He groaned a little.

*SU-HO*-: Are you okay?

*HAE-IN*-: (gasped) yah are you crazy! That must have hurted.

*SU-HO*-: it is nothing infront of your pain.

Whereas, her parents were contented on seeing them together.

Just like that a week passed by Hae-in was recovering gradually. But still her right shoulder was delicate.

*Doctor*-: it is good to see that now you can move your hand but for 2-3 months don't carry any heavy bag on this shoulder. Take your medicine on time and vist hospital in any case you feel discomfort.

*HAE-IN*-: Sure doc thankyou so much!

*Doctor*-: it is our duty.

Then they left the ward and booked a cab.

*HAE-IN*-: Are we going back to the mansion?

*SU-HO*-: No, we are going to my penthouse which is just behind my Mafia office. So that is can check up on you time to time.

Hae-in nodded .

A speed breaker came and she was about to bump her head in the seat. But Su-ho immediately put his palm infront of her forehead and saved her.

*HAE-IN*-: (In mind) his reflexes are fast enough.

The car stopped infront of a Penthouse which was exactly mafia coded. Dark paint, dim lights and guards at every corner. As Su-ho came out from the car their posture straightended. And they bowed to him.

*SU-HO*-; You go freshen up I will prepare something for you.

She went upstairs and saw her pajamas placed neatly on the bed. She took them and went inside the bathroom and saw her essentials already placed there. Moreover the bathroom was filled with her cherished Lily aroma not the Old citrus smell which she hated in the previous mansion. She felt strange who noticed this much details about her, well she knew who did.

Then as she came downstairs, she saw him working so focused. And sat on the chair.

*SU-HO*-: you came... Here start having you meal.

*HAE-IN*-: As she took a bite (in mind) this actually tastes so good.

It was her favourite Stew along with pan fried rice which Su-ho cooked especially for her.

*SU-HO*-: How is it? ( Curious).

*HAE-IN*-: Edible.

Su-ho's smile dropped -: Atleast you hare having it

Hae-in noticed the shift in his behaviour which she never saw before.

After their dinner. He gave her the medicine.

*SU-HO*-: Doctors told me to perform some massages and accupressure for your relief. Sit on the couch.

*HAE-IN*-: (hesitant) No need to do this.

*SU-HO*-: (Smiled bitterly) just let me do this, I'm trying to be a better person for you.

She agreed and let him do his work.

Unknowingly she slept on the couch. Su-ho noticed and tucked her with a blanket.

He sat beside her and he also dozed off.

{ MORNING 6AM }

Hae-in woke up due to the brightness coming from the window, indicating it's morning already. She sat up correcting her posture and saw Su-ho sleeping while sitting next to her sofa-side.

*HAE-IN*-: (in mind) did he slept like this whole night like this?

She brushed away some strands of hair from his eyes and he woke up. She immediately turned her face away.

*SU-HO*-: ( half awake) You woke up? Ahh! My neck hurts.

*HAE-IN*-: Who told you sleep like this?

*SU-HO*-: Sorry my plan was to stay awake whole night to check on you but instead I also slept.

*HAE-IN*-: I didn't meant- (cuts off)

A phone call interrupted them . SU-HO took up the call it was Jackson he insisted him to meet him at his office.

Both Hae-in and Su-ho went to his Mafia office.

(AT MAFIA BASE)

The aura felt dangerous there and dead quiet. Like if somebody tried to speak normally it would look like Shout. Only the footsteps were echoing throughout the hallway. They reached Su-ho's office and saw Jackson sitting there.

*SU-HO*-: Tell what was urgent?

*JACKSON*-: (Panic) Su-ho Ha-joon is arrested that day I called police and ran from there. But he has many contacts he will be freed from there. He is planning something terrible for you both for something Su-ho!

*SU-HO*-: And why would we trust you? After all this!

*JACKSON*-: I know but please this time trust me.

*HAE-IN*-: I think we can trust him , he helped me many times when I was kidnapped.

*SU-HO*-: Why did you even do this then?

*JACKSON*-: I will tell you everything, An year ago...

[FLASHBACK]

AT CHOI'S ENTERPRISES, 9PM.

Jackson was binding up to leave for his home. He stopped midway and glanced at the photo frame placed at his table, it was Of Se-ah. He smiled sorrowly.

*HA-JOON*-: You should date anyone else, why waste time seeing a dead person's photo?

*JACKSON*-: (Angry) Shut up! Who are you? And who have you the permission to come in my cabin?

*HA-JOON*-: Oh my bad! I didn't introduced myself first, (took out his gun) I'm Korea's most feared Mafia! Yeon Ha-joon!

*JACKSON*-: ( eyes widened) What do you want from me?

*HA-JOON "-: Nothing much just tell me every detail about you friend Su-ho I want to destroy him.

*JACKSON*-: and why would I put my friend in danger.

*HA-JOON*-: that man stole your girlfriend! So you won't listen easily. (Dialed someone's number and put the call on speaker).

On the call

*MR.CHOI (Jackson's father) Son! Where are you? Why are these men pointing gun at us? What do they want?

Cuts the call

*JACKSON*-: Deal with me only!! Why are dragging my family into this!

*HA-JOON-: simple deal spill everything about Su-ho and I will leave your parents.

After that Ha-joon bought Jackson korea with him and he became a puppet of his, just for the sake of his parents.

(FLASH BACK ENDS)

*JACKSON*-: Forgive me Su-ho I didn't meant to hurt you both in anyway!

*SU-HO*-: don't be sorry you were helpless. But now please help us to defeat Ha-joon. I assure you I will send some of men and they will take your parents to a safe place without HA-JOON'S notice.

Jackson agreed and they started planning a strategy.

{AT KOREA'S CENTRAL JAIL}

Gunman-: boss we have dealt with the officer , they will free you by tomorrow.

*HA-JOON*-: well done kids, start counting your days Su-ho dear..

SU-HO was sitting with a deep thought Totally zoned out. Hae-in put a coffee mug infront of him. and was about to go but he help her wrist.

*SU-HO*-: I'm in fear...

*HAE-IN*-; (too her hand away) Mafia boss never fear.

*SU-HO*-: they do when it comes to their loved ones.

*HAE-IN*-: I never wanted to become your fear, I wanted to become your strength. If you truly started loving me then stand up and face this situation fearlessly.

*SU-HO*-: (smiled) Okay lady boss! Can I hug you?

*HAE-IN*-: (scoffs) Ofcourse No!

She turned around but he backhugged her.

*SU-HO*-: see you didn't protested back!

Hae-in smiled -: I didn't forgave you yet.

*SU-HO*-: you will soon!.

(Days passed Hae-in started to go to her office and Su-ho also looked into Lee Paradise company).

{AT SONG'S FASHION}

Eunji-: Ma'am you have 5 meetings today.

*HAE-IN*-: okay and-

Jackson shouted -: HAE-IN!! RUN OUT FROM HERE! THERE HARE HA-JOON'S MEN!

The office turned Chaotic Both Jackson and Hae-in ran out and stopped at a distance to catch their breath.

*JACKSON*-: (panting) listen Hae-in from here run towards right you will Reach Su-ho's office meanwhile I will bait them.

*HAE-IN*-:( panting) No you also come with me-

*JACKSON "-: No you are not understanding it! Someone has to divert them. I lost Se-ah but I will protect you for sure! NOW RUN!!

HAE-IN ran towards his office whereas Su-ho got the news of sudden attack he also ran in her direction.

*SU-HO*-: Hae-in come here!

She came held him tightly.

Ha-joon appeared out of nowhere.

*HA-JOON *-: someone fell in love I think! Oh yes bring the bait.

One of his man Dragged Jackson's beaten up body covered with all blood.

*HA-JOON*-: so what if you saved his parents I can still kill him.

He was about to shoot Jackson but Su-ho's assassiner fired a bullet in Ha-joon's arm. And he screamed in pain.

*SU-HO*-: seo-jun take ma'am and Jackson to somewhere safe. I will handle him.

*Seo-jun*-: okay master!

*HAE-IN*-: Yah! Promise me you will comeback to me!

*SU-HO*-: I promise you! Be safe okay.

Then Su-ho ran and took Ha-joon away from the crowd his and Ha-joon's men were fighting.

Ha-joon attacked many time sbiy failed Su-ho was defending him but suddenly Ha-joon took out a knife and Stabbed multiple times in Su-ho's stomach.

*HA-JOON*-: your game is over kid-

(Bang Seo-jun came and Fired bullets in Ha-joon and he fell on the ground).

*Seo-jun*-: Master! Master! Don't close your eyes!

Su-ho's visiok blurred the voices were echoing in his ears.

The Ambulance's siren wailed. Nurses ran dragging Su-ho's Stretcher and doctor immediately told to ready the ER for emergency surgery.

*Doctor*-: please wait outside.

Hae-in was a crying mess her parents and in-laws tried to console her but it was of no use.

***************** Time Skip***************************

After 5 hours

*Doctor*-: (came out) the suregiwas successful but still his condition is risky, he lost a lot of blood. If he didn't gained consciousness in 48 hours then we have to put them on ventilator.

Everybody got shocke stricken, Jackson was also admitted in the same hospital as he went into coma.

They shifted him to the ICU and one by one everybody went to meet him.

*MRS.LEE*-: Dear please look after him, don't stay upset with him!

*HAE-IN*-: don't worry mom, Im not upset with him anymore I will take care of him. You guys should go home and take rest.

Then they went from there.

*HAE-IN*-:( crying) why? Why did you do this? You promised me you will come back then why are you taking so long?. Okay I will not move an inch until you open your eyes.

Like this 46 hours passed by. Each hour was heavy to pass. The thought of losing him terrified her.

*HAE-IN*-: If you didn't opened your eyes then I will marry someone else.

*SU-HO*-: (Weakly) and I will snatch you back you if you tried anything like that.

Hae-in got shocked and went to call doctor.

*DOCTOR*-: it is a relief that you gained consciousness, take care of your medicines and don't try to move take a good rest.

SU-HO nodded then everybody came to meet him.

Afterwards........

*SU-HO*-: so you are no longer upset with me?

*HAE-IN*-: Who said that?

*SU-HO*-: don't lie you said that! I'm glad I was able to save you this time.

*HAE-IN*-: Are you mad? Why did you risked yourself?

*SU-HO*-: you did the same for me. Since the starting you loved me don't you?

*HAE-IN*-: But you loved Se-ah.

*SU-HO*-: But the spark ik feeling is now after realising my true feelings for you.

SU-HO pulled her into a bear hug.

*HAE-IN*-: When you were unconscious Jackson was admitted here he unfortunately went into coma. We will visit him daily , and let's become friends again.

*SU-HO*-: Sure.

Like this 7 months passed by Su-ho recovered completely and Jackson Also came out from coma. Before leaving korea They decided to visit Se-ah's grave.

(AT CEMETERY)

*HAE-IN*-: Se-ah ssi! hope you must be living in peace wherever you are. We are missing you.

*SU-HO*-: I and Hae-in got married and I love her the most. But still you will be out special friend.

*Jackson*-::(crying) my love for you never got less. I still love you tha same way. But now I would have to marry someone else. Remember that you will always be my first love.

(Then the wind started gustling slowly and cherry blossom showered on them they all got emotional. It was a sign of Se-ah that she heard them).

SEASON -2 ENDS.

THANK YOU SO MUCH READERS FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THIS NOVEL. THE AUTHOR SINCERELY FEELS GRATITUDE TOWARDS YOU!

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