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.

the hospital. After some simple check-up, Frances is brought

Mr. Louis, Steven, Mom, Frank and me all stand outside, waiting for the

that she keeps scolding me, "Jane, what the hell is wrong with you?! Why do you shoot him? You are killing him,

with

What can I say?

me no matter what

no choice. I must

and

wanna talk

corridor. She has been quite

is so wild that one careless

so of course, she doesn't

Neither do I.

Earl? Is he

grab Hilda by the wrist and

anything happens to Earl or to Frances, I will definitely kill

it can't get any

asked you to do. So, I won't touch

reassured

more

too much blood and will probably

someone is

think I'm