Battered Wife [COMPLETED]

Chapter 43: THE FALL

Dedicated to akira_miyumi_yuki_20

AJ's POV

Is it wrong to dream of being happy?

Is it wrong that despite my wrong actions and decisions, I am still hoping for a happy ending?

Is it wrong to imagine a peaceful and normal life with her?

If it's not, then why am I seeing the girl I love slowly losing her life in front of me?!

She's my dream, she's my happiness.

My life was dull until she came and brought colors to it.

And when I thought I can finally live a life of forever with her, this fucking gun shot happened! And I don't know if I can bear living another miserable life without her anymore!

Am I not allowed to be happy?

I don't know how many times I shouted her name while crying. My mind's blurred and I don't know what to do anymore.

"Please, please, please, Yancey. Don't sleep. Open your eyes. Please." I begged. I don't care if I looked like a mess and pitiful right now. I just fucking want her to open her damn eyes!

"If you can't open your eyes, just utter a word or move a finger. Just please, p-please let me know you're awake." I begged again.

But no matter how hard I cried and plead, she didn't move. Even her lips aren't moving.

I really don't know what to do! Here she is, the woman I wish to be the mother of my future children, lying on my lap without any sign of movement.

I cried and cried. But the tears can't ease the pain I am feeling right now.

I did not stop crying until I felt someone touched my shoulder.

"Magiging ayos din siya."

I glared at him. "Who are you kidding? She was shot on her chest! On her chest, Jon! And she's been through consecutive fights for I don't fucking know how long! And you expect me to just shrug this out and remain cool?!"

He sighed. "Kung magpapatuloy ka sa rants mo baka lalo natin siyang hindi mailigtas. You need to be a man now. Even though it's hard, you need to be strong. Kailangan natin siyang mailabas dito para madala siya sa ospital!"

And it hits me.

I stood up, still with Yancey on my arms.

Jon frowned when I gave Yancey to him.

"Anong—"

I cut his words. "You promised me. You'll put her first before me." I still want Yancey to leave this place even though she only have a little chance of survival.

I faced my father who's grinning and enjoying my misery.

"Pero..."

I spoke with my eyes still fixed with my father. "Save her. Leave me. I need to face him."

Kahit labag sa loob ay umalis na siya bitbit si Yancey.

I want to turn around and look at her but I restrain myself because I might end up running to her.