My Hitman System

"Good afternoon everyone, thanks for coming on such short notice," Mr Douglas, the director of the movie told everyone present and continued after a pause,

"You might be thinking about the reason behind this get-together since we could have all met at the script reading day the day after tomorrow, however, our script writer got a sudden inspiration at the last moment and made some last-minute changes to the script,"

With that said, the director passed the newly revised scripts to everyone with the help of his assistants.

"The script reading will go as scheduled i.e. the day after tomorrow. I hope you'll use the remaining time to get familiar with the script again." The director said.

The actors browsing through the new script nodded after hearing his words. The changes were not much, and they could get a hang of the new dialogues by going over them in the remaining time.

"Alright, I've already ordered food for all of us. It will be coming to the studio in a while so you all get to use that time to thoroughly go through the scripts and ask me if you have any doubts.

Just like the director had instructed everyone started going through their scripts. Jin who had been sitting among them looked around him at the other actors. They all looked very professional and from the looks of it, he was the only actor who was making a debut with this film.

A few questions were asked by some actors and the director patiently answered them. Finally, the food arrived and a small buffet was organized. The professional atmosphere transformed into a jovial one.

After taking what he wanted to eat on his plate Jin soon made his way towards an empty seat. A while later another person sat right next to him and initiated a conversation.

"Remember me?" She asked with a hesitant expression on her face.

Hearing this Jin turned to look at the woman's face. He immediately remembered who she was. "Aren't you the one who helped me with the auditions?" Jin asked the next moment.

"Bingo! The name's Samantha, nice to meet you," She put forward her hand to greet him.

"I'm Jin, Nice to meet you too," Jin reciprocated.

"I believe that you've noticed by now that the other actors are avoiding you," Samantha said.

Jin nodded.

"Yep, I don't know the reason behind it though…can you tell me?"

We actors tend to be very self-centric and egotistical in general. When they heard that you, a new actor who had not yet performed on television, were the main lead they all got their ego bruised. It's natural that they don't want to talk with you and might even provoke you a bit.

"Is that so?...what about you?" Jin asked while looking at the woman.

"If anything I admire you. I've been in this industry for five years now and in this period I've never seen anyone transitioning to the character whose emotions are as extreme as our Jack and then be back to normal the moment the director said 'cut'. To be honest, I'm excited to see how far you will go," Samantha gave out her thoughts without refraining.

"I'm flattered that you think so highly of me but there's still a long way for me to go," Jin replied. He was self-aware of his shortcomings in several areas.

"Acting humble huh? People will eat you in this industry if you act like that. My first tip for you would be to be unapologetically arrogant in front of young actors like me.

If given a chance, they would readily trample over you so you need not hesitate. At first, they would become hostile towards you but after seeing your acting they'll soon be humbled " Samantha replied.

"Is that so? Alright then. I'll keep your words in mind," Jinr replied as the two of them began eating their meal while exchanging a few words from time to time

Their meal soon finished and the get-together was coming to an end. The director reminded them that the script reading would be held the day after tomorrow and they better not be late.

"See you later then," Samantha waved at Jin as she got into a taxi.

Jin too waved back at her. After interacting with Samantha for a while he got comfortable with her. She gave an elder sister-like vibe to him and he appreciated it. He was still a noob in this industry so he could consult her about the doubts he would be having in the future.

It was about 4 PM.

When Jin reached back to his room he rested a bit since he had nothing much to do. At about 8 in the evening, Jin had his dinner and then left the hotel. His destination is Mulberry Street.

When Jin reached the place, he found a dark corner and changed his appearance to an old man with a slouched back. Jin had brought a bag along with him in which there were suitable clothes to match his appearance.

He changed into that and soon walked towards the address he had noted yesterday.

….

Screech!

Honk! Honk!

"What happened?!" The director asked his driver. He had almost hit his face on the front seat because of the sudden break.

"Sir…there's an old man lying on the ground. He's not responding to the honks," The driver said.

"Go and look what has happened," The director replied in a soiled mood.

"Yes sir," The driver left the car and approached the lying figure of the old man.

"Hey!" The driver shook the old man to rouse him from his sleep. Just when the driver started worrying thinking that the old man might be dead the old man's eyes opened up.

Bam!

The next moment the driver received a heavy kick right on his solar plexus and fell on the ground struggling for each breath. Jin swiftly made his way towards the car.

For the director, everything happened very quickly. One moment he saw his driver falling on the ground and the next moment his door was forcefully opened and a knife was being pointed right at his throat.

"Give every valuable that you have if you want your life," An aged voice replied. Seeing the age of his assailant the director wanted to retaliate but was soon overpowered by Jin who then hit his face with the knife's hilt.

"Tried enough? The next time it won't be the hilt that would be hitting your face so hurry up!" Jin shouted.

"Y-yes…" Understanding his plight the director soon gave the old man all the money he had in his wallet.

"That watch looks good," Jin commented and soon received a watch. That ring too, Jin said while looking at the ring on the man's ring finger.

"T-that's my wedding ring I cant-"

Before the man could finish Jin grabbed his head and shoved it on the front seat's headrest.

"Did I ask for your opinion, young man?" Jin stared ruthlessly at the director who was now bleeding from his nose.

"S-sorry…" The director removed his wedding ring and gave it to the old man. The next moment while grabbing the director's collar with one hand and hit the knife's hilt on his head and the man lost consciousness.

The driver who had somewhat recovered from his state was watching all this with a horrified expression on his face.

"Don't worry, he's not dead," Jin replied in an emotionless manner and left the scene. His mission was completed. He had acquired the director's appearance.

On his way back Jin deliberately didn't change his appearance and entered a shady part of the city. There was no dearth of beggars and prostitutes in this area of the city. Jin randomly distributed the money he stole to a few children sitting around the streets.

He gave the watch to a man who had one of his arms cut off who thanked him gratefully. Jin ignored him and walked further. He still needed to deal with the ring.

"Hey, old man~," An aged woman with less than average appearance said in a sultry manner as she wrapped her arms around Jin and stroked the back of his neck with her fingers.

"Want me to make you experience your youth once again?" She winked at him. She was trying hard to cover for her shortcomings by acting more sultry.

'If I don't manage to get a client even today then the big miss will force my 12-year-old daughter into this business as well,'' The woman thought in desperation while trying hard to hide it from her face.

However, Jin was clearly able to see the desperation in her eyes. Jin grabbed the hand that was stroking his neck and brought it down.

Thinking that she was about to get rejected she pressed her body onto Jin as a last attempt to change his mind, "Don't be like that, let's have some fun together shall we?"

Jin pushed her away the next moment. The woman was crestfallen internally seeing this and was about to leave to try her luck with another person but realized that Jin was not letting her hand free.

"Have you changed your mind?" She asked while smiling.

Jin didn't reply and just placed the gold ring in her hand and said, "Run away from and here and start a new life,"

"This-" The woman glanced at what Jin had just given here and found it too unbelivable. The ring in her hand was clearly made of gold and would fetch quite a lot of money!

"You looked desparate enough. Use it well then," Jin patted her shoulders and while placing a index finger on his lips to indicate her to not make a scene. He then left thereafter.

The woman could only gaze at his fading back in the distance. Tears started falling down from her face as she deeply thanked the man in her heart.

A few moments later her gaze had firmed. She had decided. She was going to escape tomorrow morning along with her daughter and start a new life. A life where her daughter can live a respectable life.