Chapter 26: Even devil was once angel

Inside the safe house, they locked Taehyung in a dark room. The faint whir of an old ceiling fan was the only sound, and the morning sun was just around the corner, casting a faint glow through the cracks in the curtains.

Meanwhile, YN drove through the city, her mind racing with worry. She parked her car haphazardly and approached an old but well-maintained house. When YN, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo stepped out of the car with their luggage bags, they looked worried but ready to follow her lead. As they entered the house, they noticed everything was covered with cloth, giving it a slightly eerie atmosphere.

"Okay, you're safe for now," YN said, trying to reassure her friends. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her own nerves.

"What's going on, YN? From whom are you running? Whose house is this?" Jisoo asked, her voice tinged with concern.

"It's my parents' house. You are safe here for now, and I'm not running from anyone. I received a threat, that's all. Don't worry, I will manage," YN replied, her voice steady despite the underlying tension.

As she was about to head further inside, Rosé gently held her arm. "If anything is disturbing you, feel free to share with us. We are with you," Rosé said softly, her eyes filled with empathy.

YN felt a wave of guilt wash over her. They were in this situation because of her. She hugged Rosé tightly, appreciating the support. "I promise I'll explain everything later. I know it's hard for you guys, but please, just don't go out these days if you trust me," YN said earnestly.

"Hey, hey... sismance without us?" Lisa said, trying to lighten the mood as she joined the hug.

"YN, obviously we trust you," Jennie said, her voice filled with concern, joining the circle of support around YN.

"I need to go now. Remember, don't go anywhere and don't open the door," YN said urgently, the weight of the situation evident in her voice. Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo nodded solemnly, their worry palpable.

"Take care," Jisoo said softly, her voice cracking slightly with emotion.

YN spent the entire day searching for any clues about Taehyung's whereabouts but found nothing. Desperate, she went to the CIA, knowing they were also trying to recover their hacked information, which was now under Jackson's control. The whole day was exhausting and fruitless. When she finally returned home, she was met with concerned looks from her friends.

"Oh, you're back," Jennie said, opening the door cautiously. "Do you want to eat something?"

YN shook her head wearily, her shoulders sagging with exhaustion. "No, I just need to sit down."

"What happened, YN?" Jisoo asked gently, taking YN's hand in a comforting gesture.

"You look exhausted. Come, sit down," Rosé said, guiding YN to the couch.

YN sank heavily onto the couch, feeling the weight of the day pressing down on her. She looked around at her friends, their faces filled with worry and support. "If I tell you... that I'm an agent, will you believe me?" There was a heavy silence in the living room as her words hung in the air.

Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of surprise and concern.

Lisa chuckled nervously, but Jisoo silenced her with a glance. "Are you serious, YN?, you are a spy like in movies,...no,...no, she must be joking" Lisa said while giggled , Jisoo motioned for her to be quiet.

"An agent? Like, a secret agent?" Jennie asked slowly, trying to comprehend.

YN nodded, meeting their eyes with a mixture of weariness and determination. "Yes, I work for the CIA. That's why all of this is happening. The threats, kidnapping... it's all connected to my work."

Rosé squeezed YN's hand gently. "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"

"I couldn't risk it," YN admitted, her voice trembling slightly. "It was too dangerous. But now, with everything happening, you deserve to know the truth. I'm sorry for dragging you into this."

She went on to explain about the dangerous mission, the elusive target known as Black Wolf, and the recent events that led to Taehyung's abduction and her colleague Yeji's disappearance.

"YN, you're in a movie," Lisa said incredulously, trying to process the information. "Mafia, secret agents... does this stuff really happen in real life?"

Jisoo put her arm around YN's shoulder. "We're your friends, YN. We're in this together, no matter what," she said firmly, her voice filled with determination.

Jennie nodded in agreement. "We'll help you find Them and get through this."

Rosé looked thoughtful. "But why do they resort to such violence? Don't they want a peaceful life?"

YN sighed heavily, feeling the weight of her choices. "Rose, sometimes even those who start as angels end up as devils. And after what I did... I doubt he'll ever find peace."

Tears welled up in YN's eyes as she spoke. "I never wanted things to end this way. But sometimes, choices are made for us, not by us. Fear keeps me up at night, a fear I've learned from my work" she admitted, wiping her tears with the back of her hand and managing a small smile at her friends. "Thank you. I don't know what I would do without you guys."

As they sat together in the dimly lit living room, the bond between them grew stronger. Despite the fear and uncertainty ahead, they knew they had each other, and that gave them the strength to face whatever came next.

in afternoon......

YN lay on her bed in the dimly lit room, her mind racing with a mixture of anger and fear. She wasn't just lying down; she was sitting up, her legs hanging off the side of the bed, her posture tense with anticipation. Her gaze was fixed on the ceiling, but her thoughts were consumed by the recent events.

Suddenly, her phone buzzed, startling her out of her thoughts. With a swift movement, she grabbed it, her fingers gripping the device tightly. A new message had come in. Her heart sank as she opened it, revealing a video of guards mercilessly beating and torturing Taehyung. Her jaw clenched, and her hands trembled, but she refused to look away. Each blow inflicted on Taehyung felt like a blow to her own soul.

Anger surged through her, mixing with a cold determination. With a deep breath to steady herself, she typed out a message through clenched teeth: "You're using him for revenge, aren't you? I want to meet you."

Her thumb hovered over the send button for a moment, the weight of her words sinking in. This was her way of asserting control in a situation that felt increasingly chaotic. She pressed send with conviction, knowing that this was the first step towards confronting those responsible and saving Taehyung.

As she waited for a response, her room seemed quieter than ever.