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Oct 4, 2018 2:57:21 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 2:57:21 GMT -5
Elise nods. "Thanks. I really need those prayers."
She never minded when people prayed for her. But now, she finds herself with her faith getting renewed. Elise almost was going to be converted into the same faith as Lei, but the idea of divine ancestors and evil spirits, and disturbing the "balance" was a little much for her. But she still loved learning about his faith as well as hearing his input on spiritual things.
"You know, Wulong follows some kind of ancient Chinese religion. He said that it is called 'Han Folk Religion' but I like to call it Taoism. Very different from Christianity. Involves ancestral worship and focusing yourself in order to be balanced with yourself... He prays to his ancestors instead of the Virgin Mother, Mary."
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Oct 4, 2018 4:14:04 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 4:14:04 GMT -5
"Religions were only kind of ways to the MAKER (GOD). The ways were have own method which different from one another, but all of them have only one destination as the TRUE ESSENSE: to the MAKER. If we have the Son-of-Man who guide us the way to the love of the MAKER, then Chief Lei's way have the believer's anchestors and several multi-gods who guide them to the love of the MAKER. And I believed his means about 'balancing ourselves' were have similar results with our 'deny ourselves'. Wasn't he said that he and you were blessed by the miracles before? Every religions were have the same purpose: the love of the MAKER and our love with respect to each others. So, if everyone understand the TRUE ESSENCE of the religions were, everyone would be unable to became a fanatics nor anti-religions, since fanatics were only have their way without knew how to RUN IT RIGHT to the MAKER and they think that their way just something the 'truest' and must be defended by hostile againts other ways included its believers, while the anti-religion only saw those ways are something FOOLISH and never wanted to think at least where would they go after they lives ended. So, finally both of them would be unable to reached the MAKER. Sorry if my explanations might made you confused, Madame. In other words, no matter you going back to your old religion or followed Chief Lei's religion, the result would be still the same. Well, that's how the many Indonesians saw the religions in the simple mind like me."
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Oct 4, 2018 7:03:30 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 7:03:30 GMT -5
Elise clapped her hands at Shery's explanation.
"I see. The great thing about Wulong is that he doesn't try to convert me. He doesn't tell me that I am going to Hell just because I am attracted to women. And he also doesn't believe me when I tell him that I abandoned my faith many years ago. He simply told me,'I honestly think it’s almost impossible to suddenly stop believing in a religion that you’ve believed most of your life.'. He has a point. Many Halocaust survivors still retained their faith in God. Wulong has a very tragic life. Worse than mine and yet, he still smiles and believes his ancestors know exactly what they are doing. After all,he believes that the reason why he has had so much tradgedy in his life is so his ancestors could guide him. After all, he believes that tradgedy breaks someone for better or worse. In his case, for better. In my case, for worse... But I managed to realize that I am an addict and got help before I ended up in a casket."
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Oct 4, 2018 7:14:40 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 7:14:40 GMT -5
Shery smiles so sweet towards Elise.
"Then the God still loves you. You got the world's strongest cop in the world...ehehehe..."
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Oct 4, 2018 7:26:06 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 7:26:06 GMT -5
"I got myself cleaned up before I met Wulong. In a way you may be right. He sees me as his 'miracle'. Simply because I actually understand his pain. I know exactly what it is like to lose everything. I have been there. Occasionally he will get to where his mood is really low, and he is thankful of my patience."
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Oct 4, 2018 8:17:49 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 8:17:49 GMT -5
After the conversation, Shery called the Shibuya Hotel about the schedule of the tournament. The hotel management told Shery that the tournament opening on four days later and there's a dinner in the night before started. Shery told the management that she checked out the hotel and will not returned. Shery and Elise walked to a bus stop after got the way to the airport for going back to Japan. Shery bowed to Elise.
"Thank you for everything, Mam. I will tell you if I would going to took care both my late parents."
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Oct 4, 2018 11:05:00 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 11:05:00 GMT -5
Elise stood up and bowed as well.
"Thanks. We shall keep in touch. Thank you for the discussion. And Wulong is right, I should stay here in Hong-Kong and look after Felix."
Elise waved bye to Shery as she got on the bus. She turned around and made her way back to the apartment. Once she entered the apartment, she saw Lei, Steve, Zakk, and Li-Mei all playing on the Mega Drive. It was some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game. It was an old cartoon show that Elise used to watch back in the day. So she knew which turtle was which.
"Look who came back! Welcome back!" Lei said.
"C'mon! Steve no! Don't get the pizza! AHG!"
"Sorry about that."
"You're not sorry!"
It didn't surprise Elise that Zakk was playing as Raphael. After all, they are both very much alike. She also knew Lei was Leonardo. He was his favorite turtle. And Steve probably had Donatello, Elise's favorite turtle. And Li-Mei was doing pretty good with Michaelangelo.
"You knew that I was coming back?"
"Of course, love. You never leave me without saying goodbye."
Just as the four we're playing the game, Lei's pager just beeped. Lei immediately stopped what he was doing and stood up.
"Sorry folks. Duty calls. I got to go settle a dispute down at the tower. I'll be back, okay? See you guys later!"
Li-Mei ran up and hugged Lei. "Be careful, Baba! Catch the bad guys!"
Lei smiled. "I will."
He let's go of Li-Mei to go embrace Elise. He kisses her deeply before letting her go.
"I'll see you later."
Without another word, Lei left the apartment. Elise grabbed the radio and began listening to the report. What Lei neglected to tell everyone was that there was a hostage situation and several officers are down. Lei didn't tell her the full story. He knew it would worry herself and Li-Mei.
Zakk sighed. "I guess they didn't know that I was here..."
"Well, while you're here, Dr. Kristovitch, tell me, who was my father?"
Elise should have known that this day would come. She couldn't tell Steve about his father. With Lei gone, she had no excuse to hide behind. Or did she?
Thinking fast, Elise clutched her abdomen and groaned in pain. Zakk immediately went to her aid.
"Ohh... Wanrei... I need to lie down. Quickly, help me to the bed."
Zakk nods, helping Elise to the bedroom as Steve and Li-Mei looked at each other.
"Mama says that Dr. Kris lost a baby. She is going to hurt sometimes."
"She lost the baby...?"
Li-Mei nods. "Baba says that that is why they are both sad."
So... She had a miscarriage... That's unfortunate...
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Oct 4, 2018 12:24:13 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 12:24:13 GMT -5
On the bus, Shery read her cellphone about the address of her parent's grave. Suddenly the bus stopped by traffic jam and Shery saw several people outside the bus running or hasten their movement to the front road. After too long to not moved at all, Shery stood up after she heard several noise of gunfire and she saw the unusual traffic jam because she saw several cruiser and an ambulance parked near an office which closed the way with several people seems so panic.
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Oct 4, 2018 20:06:15 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 20:06:15 GMT -5
Lei approached the police, wearing a vest over his dress shirt. “So, what’s the situation?”
“The hostage-taker, Johnny Hu, just snapped. He used a box-cutter. We tried to talk him down, but he ended up stabbing our negotiator and took his gun and shot him and a few other officers.”
“Well, so much for that.”
“And he asked for you by name.”
“Hm? Really?” Lei asked. “I’m flattered!”
“But, what do you think we should do?”
“Let’s see… here’s the plan. I go in there, and talk Mr. Wo down. Try to calm him, figure out why he snapped. Then… when I got him, you can all storm in there and get all the hostages out.”
“We’ve got snipers on standby.”
“That won’t be necessary.” Lei smiled. “I don’t think it should resort to that.”
“Anyway, good luck!”
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Zakk sat down next to Elise as she laid curled up in bed.
“Are you okay, Dr. Kristovitch? Do you need medicine or anything?”
Elise shook her head. “I am breastfeeding. It is best that I do not take any medicine.”
“I see… what’s wrong with you? I know you usually don’t come here to Hong-Kong on your own without Katya. And Pops said that you two will not be at the tournament, either. Not to mention he went to Poland and took you home with him. Tell me, Dr. Kristovitch, what’s going on with you two?”
Elise should have known that Zakk was going to figure this out, too. He is Lei’s son after all.
“I got pregnant.” She told him the truth.
“Whoah! I knew it all along! How’s the child?”
“Dead. They were triplets.”
Zakk raised both eyebrows. “Oh.”
“Wulong is taking it as well as you'd expect.”
“Acting like nothing is wrong…” Elise and Zakk both said in unison.
“But I'm sorry for your loss. I can imagine how much pain you’re in right now. I am glad he at least let you stay with him. How long will you be in Hong-Kong?”
“He wants me out as soon as possible.”
“Smooth. Real smooth.”
“But he later told me to take all the time I need. He kept asking about who is going to pay rent, and what will happen at my job.”
“Those are legitimate questions. I’m sure you have it all covered.”
Elise nods. “I do. Everything is fine.”
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Oct 4, 2018 21:52:09 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 21:52:09 GMT -5
Suddenly the bus continued to moved and she saw the supercop has arrived. She considered the case was done well. And an half hour later, Shery arrived to the airport and back to Japan.
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Oct 4, 2018 22:39:19 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 4, 2018 22:39:19 GMT -5
Lei entered the lobby where Johnny Hu, a man in a dress shirt and tie held a gun to a woman’s neck, as several people were lying on the ground.
“Ah, yes, Super Cop, so nice to see you! Aren’t you going to shoot me down?”
Lei shook his head. “No, I personally don’t believe in shooting to kill.”
Lei then took his weapon out of the holster and took out the ammo and placed it on the marble floor, sliding the gun away. He then held both hands up. “You wanted to talk. What are your demands?”
“I want a Porsche. A Porsche Cayenne, to be exact. And I want it in Porsche silver!”
“Okay. Done. We’ll get you a silver Porsche Cayenne. Now, will you free the hostages now?”
“You see this, Triste! This is how a real man gets what he wants around here!”
The woman mouthed, “help me” to Lei.
“By attacking innocent civilians and gunning down some fellow officers?” He raised a brow.
“You know, Super Cop, don’t you just hate it when the bad guys always win? You know? They always have a fancy car and droves of women at their feet. I tried to be nice, you know? Tried to be square like you. It didn’t work. So now, my wife is going to leave me because I didn’t buy her a Porsche.”
“Well, it’s her loss! There’s more to life than driving a Porsche.”
“Well, Triste here won’t let me speak to the boss to get my promotion and here I am!”
“I can see that. While the criminals I catch have all the ladies and nice fancy cars, what good are they when they land in jail? Usually all those materialistic things are all gone by the time they get out. Believe me…”
“Look at you, so high and mighty, don’t you ever wish you could just get whatever you wanted! All I need to do is kill Lei Wulong!”
The man pushed the woman over and shot several bullets at Lei. Lei flung back sliding across the floor. Johnny laughs but is caught off guard when Lei stood up. He shoots him again, but Lei ducked and rolled and wrestles the gun from the dangerous man. However, the man’s elbow is jammed into the side of Lei’s nose, as a loud crack could be heard as Lei felt his nose burn.
He then quickly recovers and sends in a round house kick, knocking the perp out. Lei then radioed for the police to come in and free the hostages.
Lei held his nose, now with blood dripping from it. He steps out with the perp in cuffs, as he had the paramedics check him out.
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Oct 5, 2018 17:12:27 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 5, 2018 17:12:27 GMT -5
Giorgio slept soundly. An apparition appeared before him. A tall man looked over him, goowing in a bright light. He smiled, "My son... The future seems dim, but.. I promise. Everything will be set right..."
Giorgio opened his eyes slowly, looking at Antonio. Antonio smiled, and his hand brushed against the baby's cheek like water.
"I love you..." He said, fading away.
Giorgio then began to cry.
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Oct 5, 2018 19:08:27 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 5, 2018 19:08:27 GMT -5
Elise heard the report. She clapped her hands as she sat up in the bed.
"You're feeling better now."
"Of course, Wanrei. I was not hurting it was a ruse."
"What?"
"I did not wish to tell Steve who his Father is... So I feigned my cramps."
"Savage."
Just as Elise was going to say more, the phone next to the bed rang. Elise answered it.
“Hello?”
“Hi, is this Dr. Kristovitch?” It was a female's voice. Elise’s heart raced.
“This is she.”
“Good. Det. Lei is doing fine. He wanted me to call and tell you that he’s okay. And he says he loves you.”
Elise smiled. “Oh… how is he doing?”
“He’s doing very well. Det. Lei just shattered his nose. You are welcome to come see him.”
Elise was glad. A breath of relief washed over her. “I shall stop by then.”
"What happened?" Zakk asks as Elise hung up the phone.
Before Elise could answer, Felix was crying. She quickly got up and headed to the study where she left the baby in the bassinet. Elise immediately took the baby in her arms rocking him, trying to soothe him as Zakk watched.
"So, that's baby Felix, huh?"
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Li-Mei groaned. "It's the baby again! All he does is cry and poop! Babies are gross!"
Steve figured now really wasn't the time to ask Elise about his father. She clearly had other responsibilities to get to.
"You were a baby once, too you know?"
"At least I wasn't such a crybaby!"
"I don't know about that..."
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Oct 9, 2018 16:28:24 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Oct 9, 2018 16:28:24 GMT -5
Giorgio continued to wail even as Elise picked him up. It seemed like he was reaching out to someone...
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Oct 9, 2018 16:36:59 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Oct 9, 2018 16:36:59 GMT -5
Elise wasn't sure exactly what to do, but she saw that he was reaching out for someone.
"Look, we'll go see Wulong, okay?" She said to the baby.
She wasn't sure if the baby really even liked Lei. Considering he didn't really interact or bond with the child too much. He did play some games, but for the most part let Elise handle him.
"I think he wants to meet you, Wanrei!"
Elise then handed the baby over to Zakk who just looks on in confusion.
"Um... Dr. Kristovitch? I don't think that's right..."
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