My Hitman System

Chapter 46: Torment

When Rachael made her way into the theatre hall, she craned her neck up and tried to look at everyone around her as if to find someone. Jin who saw her action was initially a bit confused but soon realized what she was doing when he heard her mutterings.

"Tch…he's not here,"

A bit disappointed Rachale made her towards her seat and Jin followed her.

"This movie has got a lot of good reviews, you're sure to love it!" Rachael said with an expectant glance towards Jin.

"I guess…" Jin could only reply half-heartedly.

The movie soon began and just like how it had happened before, Rachael got totally engrossed in the movie. From the start to the intermission, she didn't move her eyes away from the screen. As for Jin…

Zzzz

He was snoring beside her. Luckily, because of how engrossed Rachael was she only found out about this when the intermission began and lights were turned back on.

"This won't do William. I know that because of your profession, you're more inclined towards the action genre but you must not underestimate the beauty and serenity that lies in the romantic genre. Do you understand?" Rachael asked.

"Yes, I do," Jin replied affirmatively.

"Ok so tell me what did you understand?" Rachael asked.

"…"

"…seriously!" Rachael exclaimed in frustration. It was clear that Jin didn't pay any attention to her words.

With a sigh, she said, "From now on I'll be asking you questions about the movie after it finished so you better pay attention,"

"Got it, ma'am," Jin said. Although he was a bit frustrated now that he had caught up on his sleep a little the chances of him falling asleep again was minimal.

The movie once again began and just as promised when it ended Jin was met with several questions from Rachael's side.

"Why did the woman like the man?" She asked.

"Uhm… because he looked good?" Jin replied.

"…Next question, what was the moral of the movie?" She asked her second question.

"There was a moral…?" Jin asked. 'Didn't they just meet each other and get married like a normal family…what even should be the moral of this story…' he thought.

"Sigh…your case seems severe. Don't worry. You got me on your side. I'll make sure by the end of this week you've become an avid fan of the romantic genre."

"Week?" Jin asked.

"Yes, my summer vacations are finishing next week so before that happens, I need to be in sync with all the latest romantic movies in the theatres. So not only I'll be able to complete that goal but while at it I'll also be able to help you. Isn't this what we call to kill two birds with a stone?" Rachael asked with a smile.

For Jin, that harmless smile on Rachael's face appeared to be the most wicked smile he had ever seen.

They ate lunch at a fast-food restaurant nearby where all Rachael did was talk about the film they had just watched. Although it was annoying, it was bearable for Jin when he compared it to his first encounter with this woman when she was bat-shit crazy.

By the time they finished their lunch, it was three. The next movie was scheduled at four so they still had an hour to waste.

"Hey, let's go to the arcade," Rachael suggested.

"Arcade? What's that?" Jin asked.

"You don't know what an arcade is?" A stupendous expression formed on her face.

Jin just shook his head. He truly wasn't aware.

The stupendous expression on Rachael's face soon turned into that of excitement as she said, "That's even better. You'll be able to enjoy it the most then,"

The next hour was spent with Rachael guiding Jin on how to operate all the different arcade machines. It must be said that this was the first time that Jin had had the opportunity to try these games and he loved them. He wanted to try more games but it was already nearing the movie's time so they walked out of the arcade.

"I never thought that I'd see a tough-looking man like you smiling like a small child…it sure was funny, you enjoyed it right?" Rachael asked as they made their way to the movie hall.

"Well, it was fun…the most fun I had in a while," Jin replied honestly. Although those gaming machines looked a bit confusing and overwhelming at first once he got used to them, he was having a time of his life.

"I'm glad to know that, it's good to see such a humane expression on your deadpan face. With this, I do not doubt in my mind that after a week you'll start to love romantic films just the way I do," Rachael switched the conversation topic back to movies once again to Jin's dismay.

He could only force himself to listen to her blabbering as they made their way to their seats.

This time as well, Rachael looked around the hall at everyone in an attempt to find the man who had slapped her before taking her seat in disappointment.

The movie soon began and she got engrossed in the movie like always. Having nothing else to do Jin too decided to watch the movie seriously this time. As a result of it, he was able to answer at least one question properly which Rachael had asked at the end of the movie.

"It's okay, we still have time so you don't need to think over it much," Rachael said as they made their way out the hall and to the car.

The same routine ensued the next day.

And the day after…

On the 4th day, Jin had enough of this nonsense, his brain started thinking about ways in which he could escape his predicament as he moved into the hall to watch the first show of the day.

This time too Rachael looked around the hall to find the man who had slapped her. It had become almost like a ritual for her and Jin had long become used to it but at that moment when he saw doing it, he thought in his mind in irritation.

'Even if I wanted to come to watch a film here again, why the hell would I watch a romantic film when I hate it?'

The moment this thought appeared an idea immediately popped up in Jin's mind and he conjured up a plan in his mind.