In My Desperate Time

I shoot.

I can't hear anything after that.

Hilda and old Mr. Louis rush to Frances. Behind me, the bustling crowd are fleeing.

I just stand there and watch Frances slowly fall to the ground.

Blood oozes from his chest and reflects my eyes scarlet.

His face is deathly pale, but he still tries to put on a smile.

I see his lips move. With all the strength left, he says three words to me.

I.

Love.

You.

I finally come back to my senses and run towards Frances like crazy.

Old Mr. Louis is so indignant that he pushes me away. He frowns and shouts to me sternly, "Go away, you bitch!"

The ambulance comes very fast, but Frances’ blood flows away even faster. I can feel his vitality losing.

Frances.

Frances, please be safe.

After some simple check-up, Frances

me all stand outside, waiting for the results of

to die, especially mom. She is so anxious that she keeps scolding me, "Jane, what the hell is wrong with you?! Why do you shoot him? You are

with my hands clasped together,

What can I say?

will believe me no matter what I

have no choice. I must

stand up and look

here. I wanna talk to

of the corridor. She has been quite down all

so wild that one careless move

she doesn't

Neither do I.

Is he

the wrist

anything happens to Earl or to Frances, I will

can't

asked you to do. So, I won't touch Earl again. He'll be safe

rest reassured a

more worried about

shot misses the vital points, he still loses too much blood

someone is hammering my heart

I'm about