The Ninth Night - CHAPTER 11
That night as Jaejoong silently went to bed, different thoughts were continuously clouding his mind.
And as he slipped into a dream… only one thing was on his head…
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Jaejoong walked… The place was dark and blurry at first, but then as time passed, everything started to become clear.
He was in the park. The same park that he and Lena used to spend their time together.
He kept on walking… and walking …
Suddenly he heard someone scream. Somehow it sounded like someone he knew. He quickly ran to where the scream came from.
In an instant, he was faced with a scene that he had never imagined he would see.
His whole body trembled as the scene he was looking at finally sank into his consciousness.
“Lena,” he uttered.
Lying helpless on the ground was Lena. Her clothes were already torn and a young man was already on top of her… touching her…
He quickly saw the tears that were falling from Lena’s eyes. A small piece of cloth was stuffed into her mouth so she could no longer make any sound.
He rushed to her side. He wanted to help her. But as he tried to grab the guy that on top of Lena, his hands just passed straight through the guy’s body.
He tried to grab the guy again, but his hands were like grabbing on to thin air.
He continuously tried to stop the guy from molesting Lena. But everything he did was useless. The young man just kept on touching her greedily.
Jaejoong screamed. Everything was driving him mad. How he wanted to help her but there was nothing he could do.
Then… the young man started to rape Lena. Jaejoong felt like someone was stabbing him over and over again.
There was nothing he could do… but look… look at the tears that continuously fell from Lena’s eyes, as her innocence and purity was destroyed. Jaejoong cried. He thought that any moment he was going to lose his sanity.
He tried to close his eyes, but he couldn’t do it. He just kept on staring at Lena as she was continuously raped by one guy … and another … and another…
Jaejoong screamed again and again. He couldn’t take it anymore. He wanted to kill those guys that have hurt the girl he loved. He wanted to make them pay for what they have done to her.
Suddenly everything became black… Then after a few seconds… he saw Lena lying on the ground, covered in blood. He quickly ran to her side. And as he stared at Lena’s lifeless body, he screamed one last time…
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Jaejoong quickly opened his eyes and got out of his bed. He was already covered in cold sweat. “It was all a bad dream,” he uttered with a sigh of relief.
Slowly he looked around his room. Somehow he wanted to check if he was still dreaming or not. It was like everything in his dream felt so real.
He started think… and then afterwards he started to feel weak. He suddenly realized that everything in his dream actually happened. Slowly he felt weak that he just sat down on the side of his bed, He kept on staring blankly in front of him.
“Why? Why can’t it be just a dream? Why does it have to be real?” he uttered as he cried in complete grief.
The next day….
The DBSK boys hurriedly went to Ellie’s apartment as soon as they were finished with their work.
Jaejoong tried to act like he was normal again. But all the other DBSK members knew that he was hurting so much … inside.
“Hyung, are you sure… you want to see Ellie and Micky together?” Max asked before they entered the apartment.
Jaejoong tried to smile. “I have no objections just as long as Lena becomes well again.”
Micky sighed. “This is it, Jae. You can still stop me now,” he said as if trying to ask Jae’s permission again.
Jaejoong just shook his head and smiled bitterly. “I have no intention of stopping you. In fact, even if you back out now… I would be the one begging you to continue with the plan. I intend to help her in becoming her normal self again. I want her to live like a normal girl again.”
“But hyung,” Max uttered to Jaejoong. Somehow he wanted to say something… but U-Know had already signaled him to stop talking. They were all concerned with Jaejoong’s feelings, so they just tried to accept his decision.
“Very well. Remember I am doing this because you asked me too. And because I also want to help her… But again, I am warning you… Don’t blame me if by chance I fall in love with her or she falls in love with me… This is a big gamble you’re making Jaejoong. I do hope that you know what you’re doing.”
Jaejoong nodded. “Don’t worry. I am quite sure about this. Please help Lena… I love her with all my heart so I am willing to do anything for her.”
As the DBSK boys entered the apartment, they found Samar already waiting for them in the living room. Somehow she looked quite tired and sad. So they immediately knew that Ellie’s condition wasn’t getting better.
“How is Ellie?” Micky asked Samar.
Samar looked at Micky, with sadness in her eyes. “She’s the same as before. She’s still unresponsive and quite violent sometimes. Frankly I’m afraid that she’s really getting worse,” she uttered.
“How can I help?” Micky quickly asked.
Samar sighed again. "To tell the truth, I'm already out of ideas. Ellie's case is really becoming hopeless. She's totally withdrawn into her own world. Even the doctor who's taking care of her case seems to be having seconds thoughts about handling her case."
"What? How can a doctor do that? Aren't they supposed to treat a patient until they get well?" Max asked angrily.
Samar tried to smile bitterly. "Somehow I think he's right. Ellie is much worse than before. And I'm afraid that in just a few days more. . . she will have to be bound by straps again."
"Straps? What do you mean? Do you mean you're going to tie her down like a dog?" Jaejoong asked with shock and irritation.
Samar stared at Jaejoong with sadness in her eyes. Then she nodded. "Even if we don't want to do it. . .we don't really have any other choice. We have already removed all the objects in her room that might eventually hurt her. We're afraid she might start committing suicide again."
"Suicide? Did... did she really try to do it?" Micky asked with disbelief.
"Yes, more than a dozen times. She's tried slashing her wrist, drinking assorted drugs, drinking poisons," Samar suddenly stopped talking. Then she took a deep breath before continuing. "She even tried running in front of a speeding car, jumping out of a window... You can try and think of different ways on how to commit suicide... I believe she has already done all of it," she said with grief in her voice.
"Tell me... what am I supposed to do now?" Micky asked as if confused.
"Give her a reason to live again. Make her believe that someone would actually love her even if she's gone through so much. Make her fall in love with you... even if we all know it's not real. Give her a reason... so that she will want to give life another chance," Krizzia suddenly said as she entered the room.
"How is she?" Samar asked Krizzia immediately.
"Asleep. I already gave her a sedative," Krizzia quickly replied.
"Have she spoken yet? I mean..." Samar started to ask again.
"No, she's still not herself. Even if she speaks, it's all gibberish or she just tells her story over and over again," Krizzia said as she started to massage her temple. Somehow just seeing Ellie so pitiful and miserable was making her sick.
"I see," Samar nodded her head sadly.
"Are you all sure about what we're going to do? I mean... are you really serious about the part wherein... I am supposed to make her fall in love with me? Have you guys thought about what will happen if she does becomes normal again, and she learns the truth. Wouldn't that be more painful for her? Have you ever considered that maybe that kind of situation will make her more sick afterwards?" Micky asked with a serious look on his face. He wasn't really sure about what he was getting himself into. So he needed to ask and somehow he wanted some sort of assurance that he wouldn't be blamed in the end.
"We really don't have any choice. Do you think we actually like asking you guys for help? Samar and I have already swallowed up our pride just to have the courage to ask you guys for help. So you don't have to worry. We have already thought about the consequences a million times... And we are willing to take all the blame if something goes wrong in the end," Krizzia said straight at Micky.
"Please I don't mean to offend anyone," Micky tried to apologize.
"Krizzia, please stop being so harsh on them. They have already agreed to help us. So please let's just all work together to find a cure for Ellie," Samar said with a low voice.
Micky nodded his head. He then closed his eyes for a few seconds, before finally opening them again. He then looked straight at Jaejoong. "I am ready now. Please before we start this... let me say one thing... I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all the pain I will be giving you."
Jaejoong tried to smile. "You don't have to say sorry. In fact, I should be the one saying thank you. Thank you for helping. I know this is really hard on you. And I will be forever grateful..."
Krizzia's heart ached as she saw the pain and sadness in Jaejoong's eyes. She just looked in a different direction. She didn't want to think about Jaejoong or Micky's situation. All she wanted to think about was Ellie. She wants her to be cured even if it meant hurting other people in the process. She didn't care about the boys... she kept on repeating in her head.
As Micky slowly entered Ellie's room, Jaejoong's heart was slowly crying out in pain. He suddenly lowered his head so to hide his tears from the others. "I think I need to go for a while... Call of nature," he lied. He quickly stood up and went straight to the comfort room. But his friends already saw the tears... How they pitied him and somehow they wanted to comfort him. But they knew he needed to be alone.
While inside, Jaejoong stared at his reflection in the mirror. "You have to be strong. You've got to hold on. For her sake, you have to bear all the pain. Smile and act like nothing's wrong. Just... just..." he kept on repeating to himself. He then suddenly broke down into a sob.
He should be the one taking care of Ellie. He should be the one holding her. He should be the one she learns to love.
But those things were impossible. Because now... he was the one she hates.
The First Morning -
CHAPTER 13
Micky was humming an old DBSK song as he entered the living room. Xiah and Max quickly noticed him and laughed.
“Hyung, you should try to get that grin off your face. It’s really too much. You’re making me wish I had a girlfriend too,” Max uttered.
“And I am also starting to feel envious as well… Imagine.., he’s getting married to a sweet and nice girl…. I really can’t believe it,” Xiah commented.
“And what do you actually mean about that? You mean I don’t deserve her?” Micky asked as if hurt.
Xiah and Max exchanged glances with one another before speaking out again.
“Uhmm… honestly… she’s too nice to get married with a playboy like you,” Max answered.
“Ouch! That hurts!” Xiah uttered then immediately laughed out loud.
Micky quickly took a small throw pillow that was on a chair near him and threw it at Max and Xiah’s direction.
“The two of you are quite funny…” he uttered with a smile.
Jaejoong suddenly entered the room carrying a large box.
“What’s that?” U-Know asked curiously.
“Don’t know. Hikaru’s driver said it’s for Micky,” Jaejoong answered. “Oohhh… Hyung open it,” Max said excitedly.
Micky let out a light laugh. “Hey, you’re more excited than me now.”
“I want to see what’s inside.” Max added.
Only a few minutes passed, Micky and the other DBSK members were already looking at different small boxes.
“What’s this?” Micky asked as he took one box and opened it.
His jaw immediately dropped after seeing what is inside. He then quickly opened all the small boxes one by one.
The other DBSK members were also surprised after seeing the contents.
“Wow! I don’t think I have ever seen such precious things in my entire life,” Max uttered.
Micky was also stunned. In front of him now were more than two dozens of assorted precious jewelleries and watches.
Only seconds passed and Micky’ phone rang… “So how do you like the gifts?” Hikaru asked.
“What’s the meaning of these gifts?” Micky asked with irritation.
Hikaru couldn’t help but laugh after sensing the angry tone in Micky’s voice.
“Look, those gifts came from different jewellery designers and watch manufacturers. They are gifts to the groom… It is their own way of congratulating you and also advertising their products. So don’t think it’s something bad.”
Micky tried to calm down. Somehow he was thinking that Hikaru was trying to get him mad again.
“Oh, I am sorry then. It’s just that…” he tried to explain.
“Don’t worry. I know I have been bad ever since from day one… But please believe me, I just want my sister to be happy. I hope you can forgive me. And let’s just be civil to one another. As long as you stay nice to my sister, then we won’t have any problems between us,” Hikaru uttered softly.
Micky sighed. “For her sake, I am willing to try to forget… I guess.”
“That’s good. The reason why I called is because I can’t meet up with you tomorrow. I have an emergency meeting with some important clients. So I just want to discuss some things with you on the phone. If it’s okay with you,” Hikaru said.
“Sure, what do you want to discuss then?” Micky asked.
“The wedding has been moved to Sunday,” Hikaru suddenly announced.
“Sunday? That’s just five days away? Are you sure you can arrange a wedding that fast?” Micky asked.
Hikaru lightly laughed. “Don’t worry. I have enough people taking care of the details of your wedding. All you and Muko need to do is arrive on time.”
Micky couldn’t help but smile. Somehow just thinking that Muko was going to his wife was already making him filled with such joy.
“Thank you,” he couldn’t help but utter.
Hikaru lightly laughed again. “I can see that you’re falling for her,” she teased.
“Am I that obvious?” Micky said with as a joke.
“Yes. Anyway… another thing… I already talked to your manager and the heads of your companies, SM and Avex… And we have already agreed that after the wedding, Muko will be moving into your apartment. I hope you won’t mind sharing your room with her,” Hikaru said.
Micky was suddenly speechless for more than a minute. “She’s going to stay in my room? But my bed is big enough for just one person. Do you think we should sleep on the same bed? Or maybe we can just put in another bed in the room?” he suddenly voiced out. His mind was already thinking about different things and different problems.
Hikaru immediately started to laugh. “Don’t worry. I will be sending someone to rearrange your room. I wouldn’t want my sister to sleep on the floor.”
Micky sighed. “Thanks again. So does she know that she will be staying here? I mean … will she be able to stand being with us? She’s not used to being around guys and you’re suddenly putting her in a place where she will be surrounded by men.”
“Oh, I think it’s okay. Besides you’re her husband after the wedding so there’s nothing wrong with it. At least, she will be able to learn how to mingle with guys after your marriage is over,” Hikaru answered.
Micky suddenly didn’t like the way Hikaru was talking. “Hey, what do you mean when our marriage is over? Do you really think that I will let her divorce me afterwards?” he suddenly thought.
“Muko will be coming by your apartment tomorrow morning. I hope that you can take care of her while I am busy. Since the two of you are getting married in a few days, a little exposure to the media is definitely needed. So your manager already allowed Muko to tag along tomorrow during your photo shoot and interview,” Hikaru added.
“Really? Wouldn’t she be bored or something? And besides…” Micky was suddenly nervous.
“Hey, if you’re going to marry her. You better start acting like her husband. You should learn how to take care of her. And besides she can basically take care of herself. So you don’t have to worry. You can go on with your work and she will just find ways to amuse herself,” Hikaru replied.
“All right. I am just worried about her,” Micky uttered again.
“I know. I already informed her of what she will be doing tomorrow. And she’s quite excited already. She said she hasn’t experienced being in a live set of a studio before and a photo shoot. So she’s quite interested. I hope the two of you can enjoy your time together,” Hikaru said.
Micky unexpectedly smiled again. This time he started thinking about what might happen the next day. He was very excited as well. He was very happy just thinking that he would be spending the whole day with Muko.
“And before I forget, do you think you can have a dinner date with Muko after your work tomorrow? I have already booked the restaurant. Once you’re finished, you can both go straight to the restaurant. We need to make you guys visible in the public eye, so they won’t suspect something is wrong with your upcoming marriage. You do understand, don’t you?” Hikaru asked.
“Yes, I do. Don’t worry. I will make sure that we go to that restaurant after the photoshoot. Anything else I need to know?” Micky asked back.
Hikaru sighed. “Just take care of her. I know this arrangement is really hard for both of you, but believe me… I think something good will come out of this.”
“I think you’re right. You don’t have to keep on reminding me that I should take care of Muko. Because even if you don’t do it, I will still do it with all my heart. She’s quite important to me. And I won’t allow anything bad to happen to her,” Micky said with sincerity.
“Thank you for putting my mind at ease. At least now, I am assured that she’s in safe hands. I hope that you will have a wonderful time tomorrow. Goodbye,” Hikaru said as she slowly closed her phone.
As Micky also closed his phone, his heart was already anticipating what was going to happen the next day. Somehow he was so excited just thinking that he was going to spend a whole day with Muko… And then suddenly his thoughts went to their wedding… and their supposed life together as husband and wife… Unexpectedly a question started to make him worry,
“Will you learn to truly love me Muko?” the question started to echo in his mind.
I Breathe You - Vic Zhou CHAPTER 23
It was already late but Fate still stayed in the DBSK boys’ apartment, waiting patiently for Max.
She looked around the room again. She was trying to search for other things to do. Then she suddenly noticed the top of ht built in bookshelf in a corner of Max’s room.
She smiled and quickly took the chair she was sitting on near the bookshelf. She then slowly started to arrange the books one by one. She was already finished when a heavy book suddenly slipped out of her hand. She tried to catch it but the chair she was standing on unexpectedly turned over.
“Aaaahhhh,” Fate cried out as her body fell hard on the floor.
Jaejoong and U-Know quickly rushed into the room after hearing the loud commotion. Micky and Xiah also followed afterwards.
“Fate,” they both uttered with worry.
Fate somehow felt a throbbing pain in her abdomen. But she tried to hide it.
“Come on. Be careful in standing up,” Jaejoong uttered as he helped her on her feet.
“Jae, let’s put her on the bed first,” U-Know said with concern after noticing the way Fate was limping.
“You should be careful,” Xiah uttered as he slowly took the books that have fallen and placed them back on the bookshelf.
“What were you doing?” Micky asked.
“I was just arranging the books when I tipped over on the chair I was standing on,” Fate replied as she tried to control the growing pain she was feeling. Somehow she didn’t want the other DBSK boys to get concerned about her.
“Are you all right? Are you feeling any pain?” Jaejoong asked.
Fate just shook her head. “No, I am fine. Thank you for all your concern.”
Jaejoong smiled. “You know it’s already late. I think it’s better if you just went home already. I don’t think Max will be home soon.”
U-Know also nodded his head in agreement. “You should have gone home hours ago. You also need to rest. Don’t worry about Max. He’s a big boy already. He can certainly clean up his own room.”
Fate couldn’t help but laugh. “Big boy? Hmm…. I don’t think so. He’s still quite a young boy at heart.”
Micky and Xiah also laughed.
“Yeah, he’s too childish to even be considered a grown-up,” Xiah commented.
“He’s totally way over his head with the way he’s acting. Sometimes I just want to hit him right on his head so he can wake up,” Micky uttered.
Fate just sighed. “Don’t be so cruel with him. It’s still all my fault why he’s like that.”
“He’s just over acting. I really don’t see any sense in the way he’s treating you. I am really angry with the way he’s bossing you around,” Jaejoong said.
“Even though he’s like that … I still love him. And I am willing to wait until he finds it in his heart to forgive me,” Fate uttered with a bitter smile.
Micky and Xiah just shook their heads. They pitied Fate. And they were already getting annoyed with Max. They were thinking that if there was a way they could help, they would have already done it. Somehow they didn’t like seeing Fate so sad.
Minutes passed, Xiah, Micky and U-Know already returned to the living room. They had gone back to watching a TV program. While Jaejoong just stayed in Max’s room to watch over Fate as she slept.
Jaejoong just stared silently. Somehow he didn’t like the way Fate’s face was becoming pale. He carefully stood up and sat on the side of bed and arranged the sheet that was covering Fate’s body. “You poor thing… I really wish I can help you. I feel so horrible whenever I see Max treating you so badly. Why can’t you just let go of him? He’s just playing around with you… Can’t you see it? Can’t you feel it? Give yourself some dignity. Just leave him. You can find a better man. Someone who will treat you nicely. Someone who will love you without any conditions. Wake up, Fate. Please don’t put yourself into a more shameful condition,” Jaejoong uttered as he stared at her.
“Yes, he can find a better man… someone like you perhaps?” a voice suddenly said.
Jaejoong quickly looked at the direction where the voice came from.
“Max,” he uttered. “Surprised?” Max asked with a sarcastic expression on his face.
Jaejoong just shook his head in dismay. Max was really becoming indespicable.
“You’re late. She’s been waiting for you for hours,” Jaejoong uttered as he quickly left Fate’s side.
“So? I didn’t ask her to wait for me,” Max answered.
Jaejoong shot Max an angry look. “Have a heart Max… You’re becoming a real monster, do you know that?”
Max just let out a short laugh. “Monster? She made me this way.”
“No, she didn’t. You made yourself that way! You’re the only one who can control your life and your actions. So don’t go around blaming her for all the wrong things you have been doing. That’s totally unfair,” Jaejoong said angrily.
Max chuckled. “Why are you so concerned about her hyung? Don’t tell me… you suddenly have feelings for her?”
Jaejoong gave Max a shocked expression. “Are you really that low now? Do you really think that just because I am nice to her…. I am already falling for her? Why don’t you just hit your head on a wall or something? I really think you’re losing it.”
“I was just asking. I seldom see you so concerned about a girl. I just can’t help but wonder I guess,” Max uttered as he slowly sat down on a chair. He then closed his eyes and tried to erase all the things that were running in his mind.
Jaejoong immediately noticed the strange look on Max’s face. “What’s wrong?” he asked. Somehow his anger suddenly diminished.
Max opened his eyes and just smiled. “Nothing. I just feel so tired I guess.”
“Don’t wake her. You can just stay in my room if you want. She fell down while arranging the bookshelf. So we made her rest and go to sleep,” Jaejoong uttered.
“Oh… how is she?” Max asked. Somehow he couldn’t hide the concern in his eyes.
Jaejoong couldn’t help but smile. It was obvious that Max still had feelings for Fate, but was just hiding it.
“She said she’s fine. But I doubt it. I think she’s sick or something. She’s becoming quite pale,” Jaejoong answered.
Max stood up and moved towards the side of the bed. He then carefully touched Fate’s cheek to check if she had a fever.
“She doesn’t seem to have a fever. Maybe she just needs some rest,” Max said as he again stood up and moved away.
“You still love her, and yet you’re making her suffer. When will your revenge end Max? Don’t you think she’s had enough? Have pity on her,” Jaejoong said.
Max looked at his friend. “Honestly, I don’t know what to think anymore,” he replied with a low voice.
Suddenly…
“Max, you need to see this right away,” Xiah shouted as he came barging into the room.
Jaejoong and Max quickly followed Xiah into the living room. Micky and U-Know were watching the TV which was broadcasting an evening news.
“Now back to our top headline news… we have just received this news moments ago. It seems a set of photos are currently sweeping the net right now. And fans of the famous DBSK are quite shocked with the photos posted in more than half of the top online news sites.
In the photos, Max… the youngest of the DBSK members is seen kissing one of the back up dancers of the group. Now what is causing the commotion is the fact that Max is currently involved with the racer Fate Nakamura. Some of Fate’s fans are already sending hate comments on DBSK sites specifically for Max. This is really causing such a big commotion in the music and entertainment industry right now.”
Then the TV station started to show Max’s pictures kissing Mina. They were obviously in a bar. And the pictures was obviously very recent.
The other DBSK members were all shocked.
“So is this what you have been doing while Fate was so busy cleaning up your room?” Jaejoong shouted angrily.
“Jae,” U-Know uttered as he tried to control Jaejoong.
“You’re really unbelievable. Just leave her if you don’t want her anymore. You don’t have to go on playing around and cheating on her,” Jaejoong continued,
Max lowered his head in embarrassment. He was totally lost with what to say. He was also shocked after seeing those pictures of him and Mina in the bar.
“Max, what’s going on?” Fate suddenly asked.
Shocked and scared, all the DBSK boys suddenly turned to look at Fate. Micky quickly turned off the TV. He was afraid that Fate might see what was on the news.
Tears were already streaming down from Fate’s eyes. “You don’t have to turn it off Micky… I already saw everything.”
Micky lowered his head. He felt horrible just seeing the pitiful expression on Fate’s face.
“Fate…I … I …” Max tried to utter something but he was totally lost for words. Now it was time for him to be the one at fault.
Fate tried to control her tears. “Don’t worry. You don’t have to say anything. You don’t have to explain a single thing. I… I understand. I… I… I think I should be going now,” she suddenly said as she hurriedly walked out.
Max just stood as if frozen. He wanted to run after her. But he felt he had no right to do so.
“You’re really something. You’re not even going to run after her and try to explain? Way to go, Max. You’ve really turned into a real monster. I hope she just wakes up and leaves you permanently. You don’t deserve her…” Jaejoong said as he stormed out of the room.
U-Know, Micky and Xiah just exchanged glances with each other. They all wanted to say something, but they felt that Jaejoong had already spoken enough for all of them. They also pitied Max in a way. And they could see that he was already in pain as well.
An hour later….
Fate didn’t know how she was able to drive and arrive safely back at the hotel. Somehow both her mind and heart were in total confusion. Tears were clouding her eyes as she hurriedly went to her room.
Once inside… she immediately broke down into an uncontrollable sob. She cried out and screamed. She was hurt so badly that she couldn’t take it anymore. Her whole body trembled as she wept. She finally released all the pain and anger she was feeling.
Suddenly… “Aaaaahhhh,” Fate cried out in pain. She quickly fell down on her knees and then fell down on the floor. She started to cry out in pain. The throbbing pain in her abdomen was growing with every passing minute.
Half an hour later…
Michael worriedly waited as the manager of the hotel tried to open Fate’s room. He had been calling her for over half an hour, but there was no answer. The receptionist of the hotel already confirmed that she had returned to the hotel. So he decided to ask the help of the hotel staff to open Fate’s room.
He hurriedly went inside the room, the moment it was opened. And he was stunned to see Fate lying in the middle of the living room soaked in a pool of blood. He quickly rushed to her side…
“Fate,” he uttered with fear. He held her in his arms and tried to touch her pale face.
“Fate? Please wake up… Don’t scare me please…” But Fate was already unconscious and very pale. She had lost a lot of blood. And even her breathing was already very slow.
“Help! Someone call an ambulance please,” he quickly called out to the hotel manager. “Fate, hold on…. Fate…. Don’t let go… I am here. Fate…. Don’t leave me,” Michael cried out as he tightly held on to her cold body.
