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.

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

me all stand outside, waiting for the results

me, "Jane, what the hell is wrong with you?! Why do you shoot

there with my hands

What can I say?

believe me no matter what I say,

choice.

up and

I wanna talk

the corridor. She has been quite down all this time for

is so wild that one careless move may easily take

so of course, she doesn't want

Neither do I.

Earl? Is he

the wrist

Earl or to Frances, I

can't

smiles at me and whispers, "He's alright. You did what I asked you to do. So,

finally rest reassured a little

more worried about

points, he still loses too much

like that someone

I'm