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 is brought

Steven, Mom, Frank and me all stand outside, waiting for

especially mom. She is so anxious that she keeps scolding me, "Jane, what the hell is wrong with you?!

with my

What can I say?

no matter what I

have no choice.

stand up and look at

I wanna talk to

the corridor. She has been quite down all this

one careless move

so of course, she doesn't want to

Neither do I.

Is he

by the wrist and ask

to Earl or to Frances,

it can't get

alright. You did what I asked you to do. So, I won't touch Earl again.

finally rest reassured a little

I'm more

vital points, he still loses too much blood and will probably die of

feels like that someone is hammering

I'm about