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.

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

all stand outside, waiting for the results of the

what the hell is wrong with you?! Why do you shoot him? You are killing him, and

just sit there with my

What can I say?

one will believe me no matter

choice.

and look at

I wanna talk

follows me to the corner of the corridor. She has been quite down

one careless

so of course, she doesn't

Neither do I.

Earl? Is he

by the wrist and

happens to Earl or to Frances,

it can't get any

me and whispers, "He's alright. You did what I asked you

reassured a

more worried

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

someone is hammering

I'm about