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

me all stand outside, waiting for the results of the

scolding me, "Jane, what the hell is wrong with you?!

sit there with my hands clasped

What can I say?

believe me no

have no choice. I must

stand up and look at Hilda

I wanna

of the corridor. She has been quite down all this

gamble is so wild that one careless move may easily take Frances’

Frances, so of course, she doesn't want to see this

Neither do I.

Earl? Is he

grab Hilda by the

or to Frances, I

it can't get

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

finally rest reassured

more worried

the vital points, he still loses too

someone is hammering my heart

I'm about to