Anna took off her clothes & removed her make-up as soon as she reached her apartment. For a whole day, Richard did not contact her at all. And that made Anna suspicious, because every time Anna finished with her work and went to rest, Richard would keep in touch with her, even though Anna didn't even pick up the phone or reply to Richard's messages. Richard didn't even know where Anna lived, because Anna never told him. Working for Richard means being prepared for the worst that will happen to Anna, because of that Anna never told Richard where she lived, because for Anna home is a place where she gets peace and comfort.
Anna lay down on her bed and tried to sleep. Richard's work always tired him physically & mentally. The only work from Richard that Anna liked was when she sang in one of Richard's clubs called Holo. There Anna feels free and can interact normally with people who like her voice. With Anna's cheerful and sociable nature, Holo is the perfect place for her to meet new people. And Richard's subordinates weren't too many there. They mostly take care of The Moon, because Richard is based there.
Richard Walter Ghonee, a Mafia Boss The W. His handsome face, with a broad chest, broad shoulders, and a height of almost 190cm, is a very well-proportioned posture. Richard had light brown eyes, with small eyes like his father's, a sharp nose and sharp jaw made him look handsome, and the characteristic white spots were also visible on Richard's cheeks and nose. Richard loved tattoos, he decorated his neck, back, and hands with tattoos. But recently Anna noticed a new tattoo on one of Richard's arms that read ''Pure Soul Locked with Sweetness''. When Anna asked if there was a certain meaning for Richard about the tattoo, Richard just smiled & stroked Anna's head as usual.
Anna missed the time when she could live a normal life before meeting Richard. When she was with his parents.
FLASHBACK (7 YEARS AGO)
The atmosphere at the police station in the city of Seoul looks very busy with the commotion caused by the police officers who are busy interrogating people with handcuffs on their hands. Screams and thumping of tables became common sounds heard by everyone in this police station.
There’s an old man with handcuffs in his hands and a young girl in school uniform who was crying sobbingly standing behind the old man accompanied by her parents.
''Tell the truth and don't waste my time''
Said the policeman who was sitting behind the computer desk, his eyes fixed on the old man with shabby clothes and messy hair. The old man looked frightened and nodded.
''Your name is Bean Flurry and you are 58 years old,
‘’am I right?’’
‘‘I didn’t do it sir, I’m telling you the truth’’
‘’I swear, I didn’t do it’’
While pleading with his hands clasped together. The policeman's face looks annoyed when Bean denies what the policeman hasn't even asked about.
''I didn't even ask, but you're screaming like crazy''
The policeman, Steve Yoon Perto, tried to throw a small board at Bean which made Bean close his eyes immediately.
''I told you to be honest, or a more severe punishment will befall you Bean''
''But I didn't do it''
''Damn old man, you still won't admit what you did huh?''
The mother of the young girl pulled Bean's hair and beat him. This overwhelms Steve, and the mother's husband tries to separate his wife from Bean.
''You damn old bastard, you dare touch my daughter?''
''I'll kill you''
''Honey stop it''
The woman's husband is still trying to separate his wife from Bean.
''Mom…mom stop it''
The crying voice of the teenage girl who panicked seeing what was happening in front of her made the situation even more chaotic.
“STOP!”
Steve shouted and silenced the situation. Instantly the mother of the teenage girl removed her hand from Bean's head.
“Mam, if you make a fuss again, I will restrain you. You understand?''
The girl's mother nodded and distanced herself from Bean. After things calmed down, Steve tried to interrogate Bean. But before he had time to ask Bean anything, Steve's cell phone rang and he saw his wife's name. But Steve didn't pick up the call and went back to continue the problem with Bean and the teenage girl known as Yuri.
Steve's fingers moved quickly over the computer while hearing the information that came out of Bean & Yuri's mouths. Now and then his eyes glanced at his cell phone which kept vibrating with his wife's name on the front of the screen.
Finished with the case he was working on, Steve rushed out of his room and called back his wife, Jasmine Stewart. Steve stepped onto the fire escape & started talking to Jasmine. While talking on the phone with his wife, Steve's expression changed to one of concern, and his eyes filled with tears. Steve nodded his head as soon as his wife's last voice ended on the other line. Steve's tears slowly began to flow and a heartbreaking cry escaped his mouth. The conversation he had with his wife on the phone was still ringing in his head.
''Why did you just pick up my phone?''
''Sorry, I was having a case''
''The doctor said, Mom's condition is deteriorating and maybe there is no hope for Mother. Except for Heart Donor ''
''Heart donor? How much will it cost?''
''……''
''My savings are only enough to cover half of it, try asking the hospital administration, can we pay half first?''
''Okay, take care of Anna, okay? And come when you & Anna are not busy''
''Take care, dear''
Steve has no one else but his mother, his father passed away while they were in Wisster City. Steve's Mom & Dad are immigrants and they lived in Wisster City before Steve was born, Steve was born and raised in Wisster City. Steve met Jasmine when they were in high school, then they married young when they both graduated from high school. Jasmine Stewart has no family, she grew up in an orphanage in Wisster City. Jasmine is an independent woman, she has worked part-time while still in high school. When married to Steve, Jasmine and Steve lived at Steve's parents' house. Both Steve's parents, no one objected when Steve & Jasmine stayed at their house after marriage. But 3 years after Steve & Jasmine's wedding, Steve's father died. It made Steve and his mother's life shattered, they didn't have any family in Wisster City, so Steve and his mother decided to return to Casablanca.
In Casablanca, Steve's mother has a younger brother and that is the only family that Steve's mother has. When they arrived in Casablanca, in an unfamiliar environment for Steve & Jasmine, it was a little difficult for them to get a job. Moreover, Steve also tries to become a private Math tutor, and Jasmine works as a cashier in a small shop. Steve & Jasmine's 4th wedding year, both of them have a daughter, they named her Anna Kim Perto. Steve & Jasmine hope that Anna's name which means a person who forgives will make her a person who is full of forgiveness to her fellow human beings. Because they think life will not be beautiful if all humans hold grudges and do not forgive each other.
After Anna was born, Steve began to serve in the military. He was forced to leave his small family for two years, while undergoing military service Steve got a lot of information about jobs and careers that he could try, one of which was to become a police officer. After completing his mandatory military service, Steve underwent a series of tests to become a police officer. Steve's hard work finally paid off, he managed to escape and become a Policeman. After Anna was 4 years old, Jasmine Stewart followed her husband's steps to become a police officer.
''I'm home'' Anna said as she entered the apartment she shared with her parents and grandmother. There was no welcome as usual when Anna came home from school, this has been felt by Anna for almost 10 days when her grandmother had to be hospitalized because of a heart disease she suffered. Her father worked and her mother had to take care of his grandmother in the hospital. And because of that Anna felt very lonely at home. On normal days, Anna would accompany her grandmother all day at home, when her parents worked. Unlike other high school kids who fill their days by taking classes outside, Anna prefers to spend time with her grandmother and work part-time at a small convenience store. Anna opened the cupboard and saw instant noodles, there was no other choice but this, she thought. Anna then cooked the instant noodles, while eating Anna sat in front of the television, actually she didn't pay much attention to what she was watching, she just wanted to hear the sound of the tv so th
Anna was walking the sidewalk accompanied by a pink umbrella with a cat's head on the top. The heavy rain made Anna walk more carefully so as not to be splashed by puddles on the sidewalk she was walking on. Now and then, her mouth mumbled the tune of her favorite song. Step by step, Anna walked calmly until a car suddenly swerved to the right near the sidewalk where she was walking, making her have to be wet because of the splash of water. Anna looked at her wet clothes while the driver of the black car continued to drive without feeling guilty. ''Shit'' cursed Anna. With a resentful heart, Anna kept walking toward work. The cold wind pierced her skin more and more every time Anna stepped on her feet. When Anna got close to her workplace, she saw the black car that had made her soaked earlier and stopped right in front of the convenience store. Anna also quickened her steps. She was curious who the bold car driver made her have to get wet like this. As Anna entered the shop, she saw
Since that incident, Pierre has been more silent and always ignores me. But he still serves Max as usual by taking Max to wherever Max ordered him. And I was always by Max's side, acting as Max's confidant and his bodyguard. Max's bold attitude towards me slowly started not to be as crazy as it used to be. But every night, I could see Pierre coming out of Max's room with his messy hair. And that very night, I last saw Pierre. Because the following day, we were surprised by Pierre, who committed suicide by hanging himself. As for Max, he doesn't care about Pierre, who has took his own life. He didn't feel sorry that Pierre ended his life, because he feels depressed because of Max's actions. That's when my patience ran out. I couldn't do any more with the naivety and stupidity I had maintained all this time.I pretended to flirt with Max and asked him to go to his favorite club, just the two of us. Stupid and lust-thirsty, Max quickly accepted my invitation, and I drugged him while we w
Finished with her part-time job, Anna went straight home. When Anna got home, she saw her father sleeping on the dining table, with instant noodles still untouched. Anna smiled sadly at her father, who looked very tired. Anna shook her father slowly and asked him to move to the room. But the father did not move and stroked Anna's hair gently. "If things were better, you wouldn't have to work until late at night." Anna smiled when her father, Steve's let out a sentence that sounded like a burden from his heart. It was apparent from the look on his eyes that he feels sorry for the life of his dasughter who had to work hard to support herself. Steve and Jasmine's money and their savings, slowly began to run out for their mother's treatment. Anna, who doesn't want to burden her parents, decides to work part-time. "Don't talk nonsense, Dad. I like working part-time. I enjoy it, instead of being home alone and not getting any money." "What do you mean not getting any money?'" "I gave yo
Jasmine was silent for a while until she finally replied to the words of her former co-worker."Adele, I'm Jasmine Perto.""Oh, Jasmine, why did you just contact me now?"Jasmine smiled awkwardly when she heard the words from Adele, her former co-worker. Adele is very chatty and friendly, unlike Jasmine who is not very pleasant and does not have many friends in her work environment."I tried to contact you a few months ago, but your phone number can only be reached now.""You're right. I forgot about that. I had to do that so that people in the police would no longer contact me.""How's Steve and Anna? Are they all right?" Adele asked enthusiastically. She had not exchanged news with Jasmine in a long time, and when Jasmine contacted her first, she was excited."'They're good", Jasmine answered."Oh good then, how about your Mother-in-law? Is she also okay?"Jasmine was silent when Adele asked about her mother-in-law, who is still lying in the ICU."The red ginseng I gave her that tim
Richard was sitting in his office, his eyes staring out the window at the people passing by under his office building. His mind drifted to a woman who suddenly came to his office and offered an illicit item. Richard wasn't stupid. Even though he didn't know the woman, he knew she must be working for someone from the dark world. Richard was fed up with having to pretend to run a company that he thought was very monotonous and not very profitable, unlike his business in the dark world, where profits didn't have to be reduced by disproportionate costs."Chansu, do you remember the name of the blonde woman who suddenly came to my office yesterday?"Chansu which is Richard's confidant, nodded his head. Richard was the worst when remembering someone's name, especially if it was the first time that person had met him. Because of that, he always asked Chansu to remember everyone who met Richard."Adele. The woman's name is Adele," explained Chansu."The Information about her?" asked Richard a
Adele's real motive (Flashback)Jasmine was walking in a hurry, grocery bags filling her hands. Now and then she glanced at the watch that was wrapped around her left wrist. Jasmine was going to cook for a small dinner party, today she was finally able to get together with her little family and have dinner together, this probably wouldn't have happened if Adele hadn’t loaned her the money. This party was also to express her gratitude to Adele and as a banquet because they had not seen each other for a long time. However, Jasmine was still curious about what Adele wanted to talk about.When Jasmine arrived at her apartment, she was immediately greeted with a warm hug by her daughter, Anna. Anna still wasn't feeling well, and it was already her third day without school."Where is Dad? why he haven't come home yet?"Jasmine smiled seeing her daughter's spoiled nature.''He will be home, soon. You just rest in your room, I will cook you porridge.”Anna nodded when she heard Jasmine's word
Richard reads the results of his Casino's financial statements. Now and then, his eyes glanced at Chansu from behind the paper he was reading. Chansu stood with his head down as if he didn't dare look into Richard's eyes."Explain it" said Richard in a cold tone.Richard placed the papers on his desk and folded his arms. His eyes were fixed on Richard."Why? You don't want to answer it?" Richard said again."Well, boss, umm profit this month.."Chansu looked nervous and couldn't get the words he would say properly. His eyes were busy looking here and there.''PRANGGG…''Richard threw the cigarette ashtray on his desk towards Chansu. Chansu shuddered in horror as the crystal ashtray nearly hit his head."Say something about it. Or I'll fuckin’ shoot you on the head"Richard stood up from his chair and pulled the small gun under his grey coat."No no Boss, Please don't.""Say it quickly."Richard pointed his gun right at Chansu’s head.''Gulp''Chansu swallowed his saliva. He was scared