Chapter 20

From the moment I left Christine, house because of what happened I came here with Javier because I found out that he was back.  We had reconciled since I got to know her as Christine’s brother, included me in activities I had never done in my entire life, and taught me how to fight and how to use a gun.  With him, I also know Smael and his personality.

So I know Smael's personality and I don't expect him to be with Elisa now, I don't even know what happened to Elisa when she came here to Manila.  Because I only knew one, she was looking for me because I hadn’t felt in a few months.

Now I am standing here in front of the woman I have dedicated dreams to and put in my heart and mind that she is the only woman who is for me.  All of that was gone in an instant and it was because of me.

I didn't expect to reach the room where Javier locked Elisa, I found out that Christine was hurting Elisa.  I was just taking the time to see and talk to Elisa, so when I saw Javier leave I went here.

"Elisa," I softly called to her as she crouched on the edge of the couch while crouching on her knees.  I heard her faint cry crushing my heart.

I turned to the door which was now quiet, maybe Christine had left.  Slowly I approached Elisa and knelt in front of her.

"Forgive me," I said with my head down and my eyes closed because I knew I was to blame for all this.  Because it wouldn't have happened to Elisa if it wasn't for my coming here to Manila.

I heard no answer from her because she was just bent over, I noticed the redness of her arm and shoulder caused by Christine’s pain, as well as the food scattered here on the chair.

"I want to go home to our province, Francis."

I looked up when Elisa spoke, her eyes wide from crying.  My hand moved spontaneously and I hugged her tightly.  I also couldn't hold back my tears because I could feel Elisa's pain.

"I'm sorry."  I suppressed my sobbing tongue as I hugged her tightly.  She didn't move and I just let her.

"Listen, Elisa, we're leaving here now. Do you understand?"  I was determined to tell her when I took her away.

She nodded softly and I forced a smile and wiped away her tears.  I helped her to her feet and we went to the door, I carried her behind me before I opened it.  I prepared my gun that was always by my side, I was holding it and whoever blocked our way would die.

We had to leave while Javier was away.

When I opened the door, I immediately looked to see if anyone was there, there was no guard so Elisa and I went out.  As I was walking fast I saw Randy going up the stairs, I immediately pulled Elisa, and there we went through the other stairs.  I already know the place here so I know the detour.

"Francis! Where are you taking her!"  Randy shouted, I ignored that.

"Francis, I'm scared."

I turned to Elisa because of what she said, I tightened my grip on her hand and we ran at the same time.  When we turned to the pole I was stunned and stopped.

"I know you're here, Francis."

I pulled Elisa behind me and no matter what happened to me I would do everything.

"Get out of our way, Javier,"  I answered seriously, he was the only one here but I knew he had someone hiding with him.

"Is that so? Why not try?"  It's a crazy smile, Javier.

I didn’t answer and pulled Elisa away, but we hadn’t even taken a step as the rain of gunfire rained down near our feet.

"One more step you will both die, the woman you will run away from in case you get out of here someone will still chase you. But, I will not let that happen either so give me back the woman. "

"I can't do that,"  I answer even though I know I have nothing against it.

"Francis, just give it to me so he can do something else for you."

I looked at Elisa with a trace of fear on her face, I shook my head strongly.  Because even if I die now I can show Elisa that I will fight her to the end.

"You're stubborn, I told you."

I ignored Javier because my eyes were rolling until I saw something we could take refuge in.  I was just going to pull Elisa when someone shot me in the leg.

"F-Francis!"  I turned to Elisa who was looking at my leg with blood flowing and I next looked at Javier who was the one who did it.

I pointed the gun at him despite the pain I was feeling, but before I could pull the trigger a series of shots landed on my body.  I just heard Elisa scream, until I fell on the cement.

"E-Eli-ssa .." I struggled while vomiting blood, even if I could even mention her name.

Until my vision was blurred and I could no longer see the face of the woman I loved so much.