Chapter 2

MAMACITA: Secrets of San Mar Valley
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MinJi tries to find out what exactly Kyuhyun is up to. Heechul puts his plan into action.

MAMACITA

Secrets:

Sungmin made sure he was absolutely careful when taking the crown out of his home. The chest he was going to keep locked in was waiting in his deposit office, which was right across from the saloon. He swore to protect it with his life, and so he shall. Even if it wasn't what he wanted, it was still the only thing left of his family. He had to keep this one promise no matter what.

"That's a neat crown you got there," MinJi said as she entered his office, making him jump a little.

"Thank you, Miss MinJi." Sungmin smiled in return, placing it on his desk so he could get the chest from the closet. "It belongs in my family. So I'm keeping it safe by locking it up in my bank for the time being."

"What's so valuable about it? You know, besides it being solid gold?"

"Sorry, I can't really share that with you." Sungmin kept his polite smile as he set down the locked chest on his desk. "Now where is that key?"

"I didn't know you could be so secretive." MinJi teased jokingly.

"Oh, believe me, everyone is secretive in San Mar Valley one way or another."

"But you can't explain to me why because it's-let me guess-a secret?"

"Yeah, sorry." Sungmin sounded sincere at first, then was immediately back to searching for the key. He even felt his pockets and looked in drawers to see if he had misplaced it. "Where is that key?"

She guessed it was best to leave him be at the moment.

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Ryeowook was alone, just casually brushing hair off one of the chairs that he recently used. It was quiet, but he was used to that by now. Sungah took notice and took the opportunity to finally talk to him. She opened the door to his shop and entered, which he didn't seem to notice because his back was turned to her. He finally turned around when the door shut, which made him jump in surprise.

"Oh, it's just you." Ryeowook tried relaxing himself.

"Who were you expecting?" Sungah smiled at how cute he was when he was nervous. "Not a girl, right?"

"What? No! No, I wasn't-um-" Ryeowook felt his mind trying to put a bunch of thoughts together at one time. "I was expecting anything. I mean anyone! I wasn't expecting...Anyone..."

Sungah giggled, making Ryeowook blush fifty shades of red. That smile of hers made her look like such an angel. It was always his main weakness since they were children. 

"You didn't come back yesterday."

"Huh?" Ryeowook raised his brows. He zoned out so much trying to pull himself together he couldn't comprehend what she said.

"To the saloon," Sungah answered, slowly making her way towards him. "You just ran out. You didn't say a word to me, remember?"

Ryeowook couldn't help but feel guilty and like a big idiot. "I'm sorry. I have no excuse."

"It's not a big deal. When has it ever been? We're finally talking now, aren't we?" She said, "Just don't let it happen again. I don't like it when you run away from me."

Ryeowook swallowed the big lump in his throat at her words. He didn't know what to say back. His entire body froze when she ended up standing next to him. He stared at her lovingly when she looked at herself in the mirror and played with her beautiful hair. It was voluminous, falling to her waist. As a child he had asked himself if it was possible for someone to look so lovely. He had never seen someone more beautiful than her. To him, it was like looking into the sun because she was his sun. She always had been.

"This looks so terrible." Sungah thought out loud. "Don't you think so?"

"I think you're perfect..." Ryeowook muttered, not able to keep it to himself. He just hoped she didn't hear him.

"What?" She turned and looked at him, which made him immediately avert his eyes to the floor.

"Nothing. Just...Nothing." His voice trailed off, feeling embarrassed.

"Ryeowookie?" Sungah put a gentle hand on his cheek so he would look at her. She took her other hand and long her hair with it. "Would you mind?"

"Oh, not at all." He quickly gestured for her to sit in the chair in front of him. He waited until she was seated before asking his next question. "How short do you want it?"

Sungah gestured to the bottom of her shoulder. "Here."

Heechul was right. Talking to Kim Sungah wasn't so hard after all. He only wished he could've been brave enough sooner.

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"Hey, sweetheart love of my life." Heechul put his arm around Leenah as she served someone a drink. "Siwon is outside, and he looks bored. Why don't you go invite him in for a drink?"

Leenah knew it was his signal for her to go get the key to Leeteuk. She was only doing it because she loved him, and he was right. This was something they had to do.

"Right away Heechul," Leenah replied in which he kissed her lips as a reward.

Leenah left the bar and walked to the saloon doors. Before leaving, she looked back at Heechul, who raised his eyebrows at her, trying to silently tell her to hurry up. Holding the key tight in her hand, she left the saloon and made her way to the jail with the most convincing smile she could muster.

"Good afternoon, Sheriff Siwon." Leenah greeted him.

"Hi, Leenah." Siwon greeted back. "What brings you here?"

"My husband wants to know if you want to sit and have a drink since you seem so bored being here alone." Leenah put her hand behind her as she put her back up against Leeteuk's cell. Leeteuk noticed the key and waited for her to make the next move.

"I wouldn't lean up against that." Siwon went and gently grabbed Leenah's shoulder to pull her away from the bars. Lucky for her, she had already dropped the key into the cell, and Siwon didn't notice. "He can get pretty feisty."

"Good to know, thank you." Leenah tried her best to act like everything was normal and like she wasn't already acquainted with Leeteuk. Of course she knew he was a wild card. Heechul either couldn't stand it or utilized it for his benefit. "Did you know that my husband considers you his best friend?"

"Oh really? Me too. He's a great man." Siwon smiled. While they walked back to the saloon, Leenah quickly looked back at Leeteuk and pointed to the ground where the key was. He immediately took his chance and picked it up.

The two entered the saloon, and Heechul quickly wiped the smirk off his face, knowing he had to keep his cool.

"Hey, buddy." Heechul casually greeted, shaking his hand. "You want to share a drink?"

"I might not have enough money on me right now."

"That's okay." Heechul patted his back. "This one's on me."

Heechul went back to Leenah, who was back doing her job, so he could her another quick kiss of gratitude and ask for a bottle of whiskey along with two shot glasses.

"You did good." He whispered into her ear.

Leeteuk picked up the key, quickly unlocking his cell door. Carefully, he tiptoed out of the jail and looked around for the best place to hide. Luckily there wasn't many people out and about and those who were weren'

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cicmel13
#1
Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Almost sobbing this first chapter is so sad! I feel so bad for MinJi she had to watch her father die, but still stayed silent per his request. And to top it off she doesn’t have her mother’s ring anymore?
Charlot1081
764 streak #2
Chapter 23: As the last chapter, I want to go over all of the characters.
First of, Minji. Minji had her father stolen from her and she was destined to find the man who killed him. She went to the town to find the bounty hunter, who had a big story of his own. Her perception of each character changed as the story went on. The way I see it, is that Minji has a very malleable opinion. Where she will change her mind given a circumstance. That being said, she could be easily tricked, as she was fooled by Heechul's calm demeanor at the beginning and weary of Kyuhyun's suspicious behavior.
Kyuhyun is where he is today because he's a natural protector. He wanted to protect his mother and Henry and even Zhoumi. He stood up against the tyrants who wanted to steal money from Zhoumi, accidentally killing one of them. The Chinese mafia decided to take revenge by taking out the people he cared for to "teach" Kyuhyun a lesson. This made Kyuhyun stone cold and sometimes he relives his past. Whenever he gets put in a familiar situation, it's like something in him snaps and he forgets that this is reality. It could be seen again with Sungah and Jack; Ryeowook and Sungah; and Sungah with Eunhyuk's bull fighting. He's a protector and won't stop at anything to kill someone to protect.
Donghae is an interesting one. He's been through literal hell by the people who were supposed to take care of him. The Church is a place you should be getting guidance and discipline, not torture. I hate it when people call orphans rejects. Donghae and Yesung thrived off each other's energy. And while Yesung's adulthood was short, he explored everything he ever wanted to: alcohol, , and being a hunter. Donghae still has emotional and physical scars, but he's able to contain himself relatively well.
Ryeowook had the most character development, in my opinion (not just because he's my bias). He went from being a scared giraffe to a courageous stallion. I know he wasn't able to keep Sungah safe in the end, but he genuinely cared about her. He had his eyes on her since the day they met, he bit his tongue, and got walked all over just so he could make Sungah happy. I'm glad that they could share "I love you" and die in each other's arms.
Leeteuk and Shindong were a mess! XD They're funny but stupid. I could never tell if Leeteuk was drunk or sober, because he acted the same in either state! It's giving old Western movies with the henchmen who can't do anything right. I'm here for it <3 Heechul thought he was slick, but involving those two in his plot was the biggest mistake.
Sungmin and the mafia were interesting. Like the mafia "cared" about family, yet Sungjin was literally disowned and killed. What logic? I'm glad Sungmin got out of there. I hope that the people at the capital don't search for him though. Seeing one of his men killed on that train is a clear sign something in San Mar is going down.
Giving a big shout out to the ladies and Kangin for making it out alive (aside from Sungah). Hopefully Kangin and Missy can be right for each other. ^^

Over all, it was a wonderful story! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read it. <3 Good luck with the sequel (and I voted Wookie in your poll, if that was even a surprise).
Charlot1081
764 streak #3
Chapter 22: So much happened in this chapter, oh my goodness. Where do I begin? Heechul, you know damn well nothing has ever changed. The moment you killed Yesung was the moment you didn't value life anymore. It wasn't just stealing anymore, it was murder. You didn't care how many people you had to kill to get what you wanted. I'm sure he would even kill Leenah if it meant he could fulfill his desires. Leenah loves the toxic relationship - she only agrees to Heechul's crimes because she loves him. Nope.. She's mentally ill at that point. Especially if at the end, she didn't see anything wrong. Now let's talk about the end of this chapter....

YOU KNOW I LOVE WOOKIE!! How could yoU!! My poor baby Wookie and Sungah! How- why- Sadness.. I can understand why Wook would shoot himself, the one thing that brought him happiness; the person he had to wait so long to have.. Kyuhyun had to watch Wook and Sungah die, just like he saw Henry and his mother die. Tears of pain.. Donghae, I don't blame you for wanting to kill Heechul, but yes, I think it's best if you go take a stroll to calm your nerves. After everything that happened, he doesn't want to invite Soonyee with him just for the possibility of her getting killed too. Yesung lived his best life out of the orphanage, I don't think he had any regrets lol Maybe not getting one more shot of liquor in. XD I love how Shindong and Leeteuk just wake up AFTER all of the drama. They're like, Huhhhhh? XD Like yeah, you guys missed it lol
Charlot1081
764 streak #4
Chapter 21: Aigoo~ The teamwork in this chapter! I like how Eunhyuk and Minji actually got along and didn't cause any trouble. I mean, I was a little scared when Eunhyuk was going to be on their team, but he proved himself to be useful! I actually liked Leeteuk's method. He kinda did help.. Just a bit. It made everyone confused, it created an opening to start fighting hahah But it's such a Leeteuk thing to just say, "peace~" And jump out of the train lol Sungmin redeemed himself though. He shot one of his men, the dude who tortured Kyuhyun in the beginning. I think that was perfect. Kyuhyun has been through a lot, but after being protected by the person he thought betrayed him, I think it's safe to say he won't hold a grudge on the moment anymore. The last thing to do is get Leeteuk, Heechul, and Shindong arrested: then everyone can have their closure.
I can't wait to see what Kangin, Sungah, and Ryeowook have been up to while the others almost died~ ^^
Charlot1081
764 streak #5
Chapter 20: Immediately, I was so relieved. Like yes, Sungmin was sent to actually kill Kyuhyun. But he decided he didn't want the heir and he didn't want to kill Kyuhyun. He wanted to live on as if nothing ever happened. The unfortunate part is that he did kinda betray Kyuhyun. While he didn't kill Kyuhyun's family, it was Sungmin who informed the family about Kyuhyun. I'm glad that Kyuhyun had both the support of Sungah and Minji. But the revelation! It was Leeteuk and Heechul who killed Minji's father! I honestly didn't see that coming. Now hearing how Leeteuk was a masked man on the train and killed Yesung, I was starting to get suspicious. But this- nope, didn't see it. Does Heechul remember Minji? Or was it something he forgot as he turned into a "changed man?" I know he didn't see Minji, but I wonder if he made the connection. I'm super happy for Eunhyuk and Victoria's relationship! It's getting better, but it's still a bit bumpy.
Now the end, where Missy is being all flirty. Like girl, come now, you know he's taken. But I won't blame Kyuhyun if he did something to her to get the information. I mean, hormones are real. And Missy probably hasn't gotten any for a day or two lol Bring it on!!
I just wanna say, Heechul and Leeteuk are giving sibling energy. One always has to be the "responsible" one while the other one does whatever they want. Perhaps if Leeteuk didn't follow Heechul, they wouldn't be in trouble. But I still feel like Heechul would have tried getting the crown. He lost it when Siwon got shot. Lucky for me, I watched the MV *snaps fingers a few times* he didn't die~~ Heheh
Charlot1081
764 streak #6
Chapter 19: Okay, but seriously, Eunhyuk is giving spicy Latina vibes. I work with a lot of Hispanic ladies, and it brings me back to their Spanglish. XD I also see that Wookie and Sungah are having their little bit of romantic time over there. They can't keep their hands off each other too~ 😏You know Heechul is out of options when he starts blackmailing. He knew he would get under Kyuhyun's skin by exposing Sungmin like that. When he said Sungmin was the mafia leader's son, I literally stood up and walked away from my laptop for almost a whole minute - staring out of the window as everything I knew had been a lie. I know how Kyuhyun felt after Heechul exposed Sungmin. Remembering about his mom and Henry's death, I can understand why he turned to rage. Even if Sungmin changed, he shouldn't have kept that from Kyuhyun. Unfortunately, I don't think there would have been any good way for Sungmin to tell Kyuhyun though. There would be no trust between them, because Kyuhyun is always there to avenge his family. I see his and Sungah's relationship more as a mother-son relationship. Because from the moment he saw Sungah in trouble with Jack, he saw it as an opportunity to correct himself - to protect the lady in danger. He couldn't protect his mother, but he could protect Sungah. It's going to take a minute or two for Kyuhyun to recover from today, but I hope he'll come to terms soon. For the sake of the town.
Charlot1081
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Chapter 18: Shindong and Leeteuk are the hilariously doomed duo. You have one who can't shoot and then you have another one who has no control. But they're both kinda dumb. What do you expect though? (Especially with Leeteuk) I wasn't impressed with Heechul's manipulation. Leenah, you can find a better person to be your kiddo's father figure. Heechul's gonna go to jail, and you know it. *smh* Leeteuk had one job and he failed horribly. Heechul, you promised Leenah a good life, and now you're letting her friends get hurt without a care in the world. And that's what greed does to you. He wants Sungmin's crown so he can sell it and get money. If he kept working hard with honesty, he can provide a happy life for Leenah and his kid. But he wants more. And that has been Heechul's mistake.
Charlot1081
764 streak #8
Chapter 16: From the beginning of the chapter and evil till the end of the chapter, I kept saying: "Yesung is too loose, he's too much of a party boy. He's gonna die because he's reckless." Uhhhh Yeah. Yesung, I love yah honey, but.. Dude. You were supposed to listen to Donghae and go about things better. But Yesung took the Donghae approach, which is to just start hitting. While that's slightly worked for Donghae, you should have kinda stepped back, Yesung. It is sad that Yesung's dad is the mafia leader. I know Donghae's next mission is to kill him. As for the masked men... LEETEUK!! How dare you be a part of Donghae's past. I don't know how Donghae hasn't just shot Leeteuk yet (current time). Cuz like.. I would have.
And on a less serious note.. Donghae and Yesung had been sleeping around a lot on their journeys (well especially Yesung, since he's a player). I wonder if they have any children they don't know about. XD
Charlot1081
764 streak #9
Chapter 15: Poor baby Donghae.. It's heartbreaking to know that Donghae had to see both of his parents die, and his sister. Seeing his father shoot himself was even more devastating. I wish that his father gave him to a friend or brought him to another town. He didn't deserve the mistreatment. Thankfully, I've never had to go to a Catholic school, but I have a friend that did. She didn't get beat up, but she was definitely mistreated. I can just imagine, Yesung in the dark corner, shaking every time the door to the cellars opens. Always living in the shadow because he knows that he's just a mistake. While sister Kim loves him, she can't show it in front of Park. I know that the boys got out safely, but I have a suspicion that either Kim was put in the cellar the next morning, or beaten to death by Park. She's not going to be set free unless it's through death, which might be better than being trapped in the orphanage.
I feel like there's more to Donghae's past though, that can't be it. I have a feeling that Yesung is going to be murdered, and I dunno if I'm ready for it. We'll have to see~
Charlot1081
764 streak #10
Chapter 14: YAS Wook's side of the story!! I feel so bad for Wookie, he always had love for Sungah. During the western era, classrooms weren't too big yet. In early America days, before Americans declared independence from the Crown, many children were homeschooled. Teachers with a what we now know as a high school diploma came to each house of lords to teach the children. Classrooms were introduced in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Arranged marriages are still a thing, especially in Asian culture, so with Sungah being married off to wealth is very realistic. The unfortunate part is that most wealthy men in this time period were snobs and didn't care much for their women. I'm glad that Wook wanted to kill Jack himself, and got to shoot the fatal bullet. That was definitely the closure he needed.
Let's agree with Hannah: take the fake mustache off, Siwon. You're having a mid-life crisis lol Kyuhyun is already killing people and it was his first day out of Siwon's house! Dude! Chill! I like how one of the only rules was to NOT have a weapon and the first thing he did was swipe Siwon's gun XD Kudos for Kyuhyun killing that guy though. He was literally scum.
So Sungmin started it!! He wanted a little mafia of his own hahah Maybe he did something illegal in the capital, hm?