The Ripper Effect [DISCONTINUED]

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" I'm sorry Emma, I really am." Emily had tears in her eyes too. Her answer alone crushed all my hope left for Mother to not have the dente di Leone mortale disease and that this was just a dream. I even pinched myself hard on the arm which caused me to flinch. I turn to look at Mother.

" Ma, what am I going to do? I have no one now... papa left me and now... your leaving me too. Please don't do this to me! Ma I beg of you!" I cried as I flung my body to hers, sobbing like a child. I couldn't take the pain. The last time pain had taken place, I remembered that I took months and years to recover. With Mother having this disease, it triggered the pain that I had tried to keep hidden all those years ago.

" I'm sorry baby but you know the Doctors never make any mistakes. And don't say that everyone is leaving you Emmy. You have Emily right? She's your Best Friend since you learned how to walk! I'm sure she will look after you just fine dear." I felt drained. I nodded at Mother reluctantly and tried my best to keep my emotions hidden.

" Alright Ma, I'll go to my room to rest now. I need time to digest this. Love you Ma." I informed her.

" Love you too sweetheart" With that, I walked out of Mother's room and proceeded to my room. Emily was following behind me, trying to catch up to me. Once I've reached my room, I stopped and faced her.

" Emily, I know you want to comfort me but I need some time alone. So please leave." I told her softly. Emily looked hurt but she then understood.

" Ok Emma. Just call me if you need me." Emily looked me over with concern and then walked away.

I stepped into my room and shut the door. The pain started to hit me like a bullet train and I slid down my wooden door crying. A sob escaped from my mouth. I tried to cover it with my hand but it was so hard. It was silent tears at first.The tears trailed down from my eyes, flowing down like a waterfall. Then it slowly became hysterical. I had silent screams coming out of my mouth and my heart clenched continuously. It was so hard. The pain was too much for me to bear. I buried my face with my hands and then hugged my knees to my chest. I was rocking back and forth on the ground, sobbing my heart out.

Suddenly, I heard a knock from the window. I momentarily stop crying and looked up. I saw a man dressed in black clothing that covered every part of his body, even his face. I got scared of this stranger and I just sat there, frightened. I am personally quite timid. Hence, I made no move to go towards the window and remained on the floor where I am most comfortable right now. The stranger made a 'come here' gesture while gently knocking on the window. Despite my timidness, I strangely found myself walking towards the mysterious stranger. It felt like my body had a mind of its own. As I approach him, i started to notice him. He had a scar down his right side of the face. His expression was stoic and it made him look intimidating. He continued to give me hand gestures to open the window. I hesitantly opened it. This is how I'm going to die, by me opening the window to an intimidating stranger just because I was stupid enough to do what he 'says'.