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.

hospital. After some

Steven, Mom, Frank and me all stand outside, waiting for the results of

wants Frances 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 killing him, and you're going to

with my hands

What can I say?

me no matter

choice. I

up and look at

wanna talk

me to the corner of the corridor. She has

so wild that one careless move may

of course, she doesn't

Neither do I.

Is he

the wrist and

Earl or to Frances, I will definitely kill

can't get any

at me and whispers, "He's alright. You did what I asked you to do. So, I won't touch

reassured a little

I'm more worried about

too

that someone is hammering

I'm