Chapter 189 - Encounter at the Nightclub

It was already night time when Black Shadow drove into the city. He stopped at a certain night club and waited for someone.

He turned off the engine and stepped out of the car when he saw the person he was expecting tonight. The man in red t-shirt wearing a blue jeans jacket met Black Shadow's gaze.

He gave him a signal and soon Black Shadow followed the man to the back of the alley. They walked until they reached a stairwell that was hidden in the dark that led down to a heavy metal door.

The man in front opened the door. He stepped back from the door to let Black Shadow through. When he entered the room his eyes automatically surveyed the surroundings.

It was a small office at the back of the nightclub. They could hear the faint sound and dull thump of music reverberating through the walls. Inside, there were also stairs which led inside the club.

The man closed the door behind them and walked towards the leather couch inside. He invited Black Shadow to sit down.

He pushed a piece of paper towards Black Shadow across the small table. A proud smirk appeared on the man's face. Black Shadow's eyes fell on the paper as he picked it up.

"This is the address. You can double-check to confirm it." the man in red said to him.

Black Shadow's lips curled up into a smile as he read the address written on that piece of paper. In exchange, he put down a small envelope containing cash.

"Good job. I know you worked hard just to get this address. It took you so long before you've finally located this person." Black Shadow said as he praised the man.

"What are you planning to do now?" the man asked him curiously. Black Shadow let out a soft chuckle before answering his question.

"Hmm… that's a secret." A sinister smile appeared on his face. Seconds later, Black Shadow stood up.

"Are you leaving already?" the man also stood up, ready to send him off.

"Nope. Since I am already here, I should do partying. I am in a good mood tonight because of this." Black Shadow raised the paper in between his two fingers.

Without waiting for the man's reply, he walked towards the stairs that passing through the inside of the nightclub. He did not expect to bump into two familiar figures inside that club tonight.

Many people were dancing on the floor. The smell of cigarettes, liquors, and different colognes and perfumes were strong on the dance floor.

He walked past those people dancing at the center stage as he went to the bar counter. However before he reached the counter, he bumped into someone who seemed like a strong wall.

He almost fell, but he was quick enough to recover his footing. He cursed the person in front of him, he was ready to strike when he gazed up to see the man's face.

Black Shadow's eyes widened and the words he wanted to utter were stuck on his throat the moment he recognized the person in front of him.

"Hello, Black. Long time no see. You are still clumsy." He heard the deep voice of the man who possessed such imposing aura.

"K-Kevin A-Azumi!" Black Shadow blurted out unconsciously.

A smug and mocking smile crept on Kevin's face as he watched the surprised expression of Black Shadow.

"Do I look like a ghost? Why are you looking at me like that?" Kevin sneered at him.

Black Shadows cleared his throat when he recovered from the daze. His brows furrowed in a frown.

'Azumi Twins are back. Is this just a coincidence bumping into Kevin here? He is not following me, right?' Black Shadow had his doubt.

"When did you come back?" Black Shadow asked him. He was now back in his composure.

"Hmm, yesterday," he simply replied.

"Wow, you just came back yesterday but now you are here partying. Are you hoping to see Catseye here?" A tinge of sarcasm could be heard in Black Shadow's voice.

Black Shadow appeared to be in the battle mode right now. Even though both of them were members of Assassin Guild, they were now competing with each other in catching Catseye.

Kevin laughed dryly at his statement. He patted Black Shadow's shoulder. He was enjoying this conversation with him.

"Why are you so worked up? I just want to enjoy the night before I go all out in catching Catseye. Besides, I am confident that we will be able to catch that punk… soon." Kevin gave him a meaningful smile.

Black Shadow was rendered speechless. Kevin always had an overwhelming confidence in him. His every word was not just empty words, there was certainty on it.

He could feel the extremely terrifying imposing aura Kevin was always carrying around him. It was the kind of aura that did not fear any enemies, a domineering aura with killing intent and blood l.u.s.t.

"Oh, by the way, congratulations on discovering Catseye's identity. It is a great achievement. Now, we will take it here. I will be the one to kill the devilish assassin." Kevin said with his provoking tone.

"Since you can't do it right. Tsk tsk," Kevin added as he clicked his tongue. There was a glint of insult in his eyes while looking at Black Shadow.

Black Shadow's lips twitched, his pupils constricted but his expression went back to normal in just a split of seconds. He concealed the irritation he felt towards the man.

'He was still good about provoking and angering someone. But I won't allow you to play with my emotion tonight.' Black Shadow thought to himself.

"Talking about Catseye… you can't easily kill her. She is called the devilish assassin for nothing. Be careful my friend. You never know, you are already falling in hell before you can kill her." Black Shadow waved his hand nonchalantly as he walked past him.

"Oh… even if you kill her once, she will not die, remember a cat has nine lives," he added before he vanished to Kevin's line of sight.

Kevin was still staring at the direction where Black Shadow disappeared from the crowd when a soft hand grabbed his elbow.

"Hey Brother, why are you picking a fight with Black? He is not our enemy here. Catseye is our target." A sweet voice coming from Kelsy brought Kevin back from his deep thoughts.

"I know. I just don't like him." Kevin said to his twin sister.

"Oh come on. Are you still holding a grudge against him? It was a long time ago brother. Forget about the past." Kelsy glanced at her brother helplessly with her pleading look.

Kevin just stayed silent but there was a glint of fury in his eyes. Kelsy failed to see it as he immediately turned around and left. Kelsy just shook her head while watching the retreating back of her twin brother.

Meanwhile, Black Shadow was already enjoying his drinks at the bar counter. His encounter with Kevin tonight brought back a memory in the past.

"If he is back then she is also here." Black Shadow mumbled as he played the glass of whiskey in front of him. He drank it in one go then a bitter smile flashed on his face.

He was very immersed in his own thoughts when someone approached him from behind. Black Shadow's body stiffened when he felt a familiar presence along with a very familiar female scent.

"You are having a cold war again the moment you see each other. Both of you never matured." there was a glint of humor in her sweet voice.

"It's been five years since the last time I saw you. Long time no see my dear little Black." Black Shadow's heart skipped a beat upon hearing her voice. His mind was focused on her last four words 'My dear little Black.'

Series of emotions flashed into his eyes. His grip on the glass tightened. He sat still as he didn't dare to look up to see the owner of that voice.

In the corner of his eyes, he saw the girl sit down on the vacant seat on his left side. She was wearing black fitting jeans, a plain white shirt covered with a black leather jacket.

She signaled to the waiter to give her the same drink Black Shadow was drinking.

"Is this how you will greet me after five years of not seeing each other?" there was a hint of disappointment in her voice after saying those words. Black Shadow remained quiet on his seat.

"What a cold person. You are now being so stubborn." She giggled but Black Shadow had sensed a tinge of sadness while she was saying those words.

"I miss you so much Black," she mumbled softly but it was loud enough for Black Shadow to hear it despite the noisy music inside the club.

That was the breaking point of his self-control. Black Shadow gritted his teeth as he stood up. He harshly grabbed Kelsy, dragging her to the back door of the nightclub.

He continued to pull her into the dark alley, pinning her in the wall afterward. Kelsy did not protest even if Black Shadow was acting so rashly on her when he was dragging her out of the club.

Black Shadow was breathing hard, trying his best to control his burning rage inside him. Kelsy fixed her gaze on his eyes filled with desire and longing. His grip on her shoulders tightened as he continued to pin her on the cold wall.

Seconds later, Black Shadow's lips brushed hardly on her delicate lips, ravishing and drowning her with a deep, hot and hungry kiss.