INTERCEPT

Chapter 14: Unexpected Adventures: Beyond Duty and Threat



The next day, Taeyang stepped out of his room looking casual but still impressive. He wore a white shirt with the top button open, loose black jeans, black sneakers, and a simple yet functional side bag. Although he doesn't go overboard, Taeyang's outfit is stylish yet comfortable, in keeping with his laid-back character that doesn't like to be too flashy.

As he passed by the living room, Jiwon, who was sitting on the sofa, saw him and smiled. "Your outfits are always so cool," she said in a teasing tone.

Taeyang paused for a moment, smiling faintly as he smoothed his hair a little. "I prefer to be comfortable. Nothing complicated."

Jiwon chuckled. "But that's what makes you look cool," he retorted casually.

Taeyang just nodded, feeling slightly amused by Jiwon's comment, before finally resuming his steps towards the door. "I have to go to work. Don't be too busy at home later."

"Take it easy, I'll take care of everything," Jiwon replied, waving goodbye to Taeyang who was almost out.

Taeyang stepped out confidently, ready to face a challenging workday. However, even though he didn't say it, there was a hint of excitement inside him as Jiwon's presence added a new color to his daily routine.

After Taeyang left the house, Jiwon resumed her routine a little more casually. However, in her heart, she felt a bit confused about the feelings that started to grow within her towards Taeyang. Even though she was only helping out as a temporary housemaid, she felt that there was an increasingly strong bond between the two of them.

That morning, after cleaning the house and preparing breakfast, Jiwon decided to continue with some other chores. She started to organize the back garden, which was a bit messy after a few weeks of neglect. However, while fixing some plants, she accidentally stepped on a gardening tool that made her fall to the ground.

Jiwon chuckled to herself, feeling rather awkward. "Looks like I'm more suited to the gym than gardening," she muttered as she got up and cleaned herself up.

Meanwhile, Taeyang was on his way to work. During the trip, he thought about Jiwon. Although the two often joked around, there was something about Jiwon that made Taeyang feel comfortable. He knows that Jiwon has more to her than just a temporary housekeeper, and that makes him want to get to know her better.

However, work still demands his attention. Upon arriving at the office, Taeyang immediately focused on several cases he was handling. In the middle of his work, he received a text message from Jiwon, which was about a plant in the back garden that needed more attention. Taeyang smiled as he read the message, feeling a little relieved that Jiwon wasn't too worried about what he was doing at home.

The day passed quickly, and that night, Taeyang returned home. He didn't know what to make of it

was a little more energized that night. Maybe it was coming home to a livelier, more crowded house with Jiwon in it.

a little more energized that night. Maybe because it was coming home to a livelier, more crowded house with Jiwon in it.

On his way home, Taeyang felt something unusual. He stared at the deserted streets, but suddenly a message came into his cell phone. He opened the message and read it quickly. The content of the message made his blood rush.

"I know you just finished work. If you want the people around you to stay safe, come to your house now. I'm there."

It was a message from someone who had threatened her frequently over the past time. Someone who always seemed to be watching her movements. Someone who knew his every move, even though he always tried to keep his distance from big trouble.

Hearing the threat, Taeyang felt anxious. He immediately quickened his pace, feeling that something was wrong. His eyes fell on his vibrating cell phone, indicating another new message. This time, the message contained a photo of Jiwon sitting at the dining table of Taeyang's house, not far from the window.

"If you want her to be safe, make sure you come alone. Don't involve anyone."

Taeyang took a deep breath. The thought of Jiwon not knowing anything made him even more worried. He had to get home quickly, but he also had to be careful. He didn't know who was threatening him, but the threat this time felt more real than ever.

With all the speed he could muster, Taeyang finally made it home. As soon as he entered the house, he closed the door quickly and made sure all the locks were tight. His footsteps quickly made their way to the living room, where Jiwon was busy preparing dinner.

"Jiwon," he called in a slightly strained voice.

Jiwon turned her head, seeing the serious expression on Taeyang's face. "What's wrong? You look worried."

"Jiwon, I need you to stay here, inside the house. Don't go out yet," Taeyang said, trying to remain calm, even though his heart felt heavy.

Jiwon, who saw the change in Taeyang's attitude, felt anxious. "What's wrong? What happened?"

Taeyang tried to calm Jiwon down without telling her everything he knew. "There's someone trying to threaten me, and I'm worried that they'll try to get you involved. I'll take care of this, but for now, stay indoors."

Jiwon nodded, though she still felt something was wrong. "I'll stay here, but be careful, Taeyang. Don't take any dangerous risks."

Taeyang looked at her for a moment, feeling the growing weight in his heart. "I'll be back soon. I promise."

That night, Taeyang knew that this threat was greater than any he had ever faced before. He had to find out who was behind all of this, and deal with it without jeopardizing the people he cared about.

It was getting late, and despite Taeyang's efforts to calm down, his heart and mind were in turmoil. He went through the house, making sure all the doors were locked. As he continues to think about the message he just received, he tries to figure out how to deal with the growing threat.

Jiwon was still sitting in the living room, looking at him worriedly. Taeyang knew Jiwon was worried, but he also didn't want to scare her even more. After a while, Taeyang decided to go outside. "I have to go out for a while, Jiwon. Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

"Taeyang, be careful," Jiwon said, her eyes full of worry.

Taeyang gave a brief nod, and walked out of the house. His steps were quick, trying not to get caught up in anxiety. He knew that confronting her directly might not be the best option, but he had to find more clues about who dared to threaten her.

When he reached the garage, his car was already parked, ready for use. Taeyang sat in the driver's seat, started the engine, and thought about possible next steps. Suddenly, his cell phone rang again. Taeyang picked it up without looking to see who was calling.

"I knew you wouldn't leave it at that," the voice on the other end sounded cold and threatening. "You came alone, right? Otherwise, I'll make sure your loved ones feel it."

Taeyang gritted his teeth, feeling frustrated and angry. "Don't touch her," he said in a voice full of anger. "I'm coming right now. Don't try to threaten an innocent person."

The voice on the phone chuckled, full of sarcasm. "I just wanted to see how far you'd go. I'll see you at my designated place."

With that, the call was disconnected.

Taeyang stared at the empty street in front of his house. With growing determination, he decided to follow through with the threat. He knew this wasn't just an empty threat, it was a dangerous game that he had to end right now. However, there was one thing he couldn't ignore: Jiwon.

She went back into the house, rushing to the living room where Jiwon was still sitting. "Jiwon, I'll be gone for a while," Taeyang said, trying not to show how much he was worried.

Jiwon stood up, her expression anxious. "Are you serious? It's too dangerous, Taeyang. I don't want you to get hurt."

"I have to go, Jiwon. Don't worry, I know what to do," Taeyang replied in a firm voice despite his heavy heart.

Jiwon came closer, looking at Taeyang with concern. "Take care. I'll be waiting for you here."

Taeyang gave a faint smile, trying to reassure Jiwon even though his heart wasn't that strong. "I promise I'll come back safely."

With quick steps, Taeyang exited the house, determined to face the threat once and for all. He knew that this might be a very risky fight, but he couldn't let his loved ones be targeted. In Taeyang's mind, there was only one goal: uncover who was behind this threat and put an end to it all.

Taeyang sped away in his car, through the dark and silent night. His thoughts whirled, analyzing every possibility. Who dared to threaten him so brazenly? And why would they mention anyone close to him? There must be something bigger at play behind all this.

The journey seemed to be getting longer, every second more tense. After a few minutes, his cell phone rang again. Taeyang stared at the screen, and this time, the number that popped up wasn't one he was familiar with. He answered the call quickly.

"I've been waiting for you, Taeyang," the same voice, cold and threatening, sounded on the other end. "You know, I can do more than just threaten you. If you want your loved ones to stay safe, come to the place I've designated."

"Tell me what you want, and don't play games with me," Taeyang replied, trying to keep his composure despite his boiling blood.

"Come to the old warehouse outside the city. If you don't come alone, I'll make things harder for you," the voice replied, before the call finally cut off with a loud crack.

Taeyang stared ahead, putting all his concentration into staying focused. That sounded like a trap, and Taeyang knew he had to be careful. He had to make sure he didn't get caught up in this game, but on the other hand, he couldn't let the threat damage the people he cared about.

After a while, he arrived at the location indicated on the map. The large, abandoned warehouse looked dark, deserted, and very suspicious. He turned off his car's engine and waited a few seconds, making sure that no one was following him.

With cautious steps, Taeyang got out of the car and walked towards the warehouse door. He had everything in mind - he wasn't going to let himself fall into a trap.

However, just as he was about to enter, someone from inside the warehouse fired a warning shot into the air. Taeyang stopped, reflexively ducked slightly, and saw two figures standing at the warehouse door, each holding a gun.

"Taeyang, you came too," the same voice rang out. This time it was clearer. A tall man, in a black suit, with a face he vaguely recognized, stepped out of the shadows. "I wanted to see if you were as brave as I thought."

Taeyang looked at the man with a cold gaze. "What do you really want?" asked Taeyang, his voice firm, though he knew this was no time to rush things.

The man chuckled. "I just want to see how you deal with situations bigger than you've ever dealt with. But, you can still avoid them all, if you want to."

At that moment, Taeyang realized that this man was not just someone who wanted to threaten him. This was someone who had strong connections and was extremely dangerous. As the man approached, Taeyang felt the tension rise, and he knew one thing for sure - this was going to end in a fight he couldn't escape.

However, before the man could say anything else, the sound of a vehicle could be heard approaching. Taeyang turned his head, and for a moment, he saw a familiar figure, someone who could be very important in this situation.

Jiwon.

Jiwon appeared from behind the corner of the warehouse, her face looking serious even though she was panting slightly, as if she had just run to catch up with Taeyang. Seeing Jiwon's arrival, Taeyang felt a little relieved, even though the situation was still very tense. Jiwon, although not a detective, could always be relied upon when things got precarious.

"Taeyang!" Jiwon shouted, her eyes sweeping around, recognizing the man standing in front of them. "Are you okay?"

Taeyang stared at Jiwon, momentarily surprised that Jiwon had come to a place like this, but he quickly refocused. "I'm fine, Jiwon. But be careful, this person is not someone we can take lightly," he replied while looking at the man standing in front of them.

The man laughed lightly, as if they were at a party, not in the middle of a threat. "You brought a friend, Taeyang? That doesn't make it any easier," the man said in a flat, but threatening voice.

Jiwon looked at the man warily. "Who are you? What do you want from Taeyang?"

The man turned his gaze to Jiwon for a moment, then shrugged nonchalantly. "I just wanted to play a little with a great detective like him. But it looks like I got more than I bargained for, huh?" he said in a mocking tone. "But you know, no one can escape fate."

Taeyang remained calm even though the threat was clearly in the air. "You want to mess around? Then why target people who have nothing to do with you?"

The man approached, and Taeyang felt the tension rising. "You may not know who I am, Taeyang. But trust me, I'm not someone you can face alone. And Jiwon... is he ready to pay the price for his decision to interfere?"

Jiwon didn't back down one bit. "We're not afraid of you," she replied firmly, though her voice trembled slightly. "You won't win against us."

Taeyang nodded slowly, though his heart was anxious. They had to face him soon. If they let this man continue to play around with his threats, there would be many more victims. "We should be done with this," Taeyang muttered to Jiwon, before turning to the man. "What do you want to end this game with?"

The man looked at them with a faint smile. "You can get out alive... if you can give me what I'm looking for," he said as he moved his hand, as if toward the warehouse.

Taeyang and Jiwon looked at each other. There was something inside that warehouse that was very important. They couldn't let this man win, but they also had to be careful. Their time was running out.

"One more step, and I'll shoot," the man warned, his hand moving to the gun at his waist.

Taeyang looked at Jiwon with concern. "We have to be careful, but we have no choice but to move forward," he said in a low voice. "Follow me."

With quick, careful steps, they approached the warehouse door, ready to face whatever lay within. Taeyang knew one thing for sure - tonight, they had to end this matter once and for all.

The tension increased as Taeyang and Jiwon moved closer into the warehouse, their every step carefully calculated. The man remained standing, his smile growing wider, but something was not right. Taeyang could feel it. They had to think fast.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps could be heard behind them. Two well-built men emerged from the corner of the warehouse, their eyes flashing with hatred. They were the friends of the man who had threatened Taeyang and Jiwon. Wordlessly, they immediately moved forward, ready to attack.

Taeyang, with quick reflexes, dodged the first attack, and soon knocked out one of them with a technique he had learned over the years. Meanwhile, Jiwon, who although not a detective, was trained in some basic martial arts moves, assisted Taeyang. Jiwon hit the body of the second man, sending him staggering backwards.

The man looked angry and frustrated. He tried to pull out his weapon, but Taeyang was already faster. With one swift strike, Taeyang paralyzed the man and forced him to submit. They both fell to the floor, unable to move anymore.

A few seconds later, the sound of police sirens could be heard approaching. Taeyang and Jiwon finally managed to defeat the two men, and the police soon arrived to arrest them. Jiwon looked at Taeyang with a smile full of pride, while Taeyang still felt anxious.

Once everything was under control, Taeyang took a deep breath and looked at Jiwon with a serious gaze. "Why did you have to interfere? You could have gotten hurt, Jiwon!" He snapped, his voice full of worry.

Jiwon, though breathless, didn't show the slightest fear. Instead, she laughed and shrugged her shoulders. "Ah, Taeyang! You know I can't sit idly by. If there's a problem, I'll definitely intervene. Besides, it's very exciting, isn't it?" she said in a teasing tone, winking.

Taeyang could only stare at her with an incredulous look. "Fun? Jiwon, we almost died earlier!"

Jiwon laughed even harder. "But doesn't that make our lives more colorful? Besides, who wants a boring life? If I hadn't intervened, you'd probably be alone here. And that wouldn't be fun, right?"

Taeyang could only let out a long sigh. "You're stubborn," he said in a flat voice, though in his heart there was great gratitude. Jiwon might be annoying, but he knew that without her help, the situation could have been much worse.

"Ah, but this is very exciting, isn't it?" Jiwon said again, her smile wide. "We're fighting villains, saving the world-it's like an action movie!"

Taeyang finally couldn't help but smile a little. "You really haven't changed, huh?" he replied, slightly amused by Jiwon's way of seeing the world.

Jiwon grinned. "Of course! Life should be adventurous, Taeyang. Otherwise, what are we living for?"

Taeyang just shook his head, but inwardly, he felt a little relieved. Maybe Jiwon was stubborn, but there was something about the way she dealt with him that made things a little lighter. Finally, he couldn't say anything else other than, "Wait, we should be more careful from now on."

"Ah, that just makes more sense," Jiwon replied with a cheerful laugh, and Taeyang couldn't help but chuckle along.

The night ended with the tension eased, but the feelings between the two of them remained strong. And although Taeyang wanted to protect Jiwon, he knew that his new friend would always be there, ready to step in, even in the most dangerous situations.


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