Episode 4

2 months later

Good night. Roxanne bad the last customer of the day

Sighing in relief as she changed her clothes and went to the boss's office

Thank you boss. She smiled after collecting her first pay, her purse became fatter by the generous amount.

Wish life could be as beautiful as now. Without having to think about when I'm going to die or anything. Roxanne whispered into the thin air

But it's better this way, no one would be sad or in pain when I die, and I won't be sad either. She thought after a while adjusting the bag on her shoulder as she walked home slowly, humming softly as she went down the lonely street without anyone passing by

She held her bag tightly to the side as her sharp ears caught the sound of heavy breathing behind her as she made a turning, her hair stood alert and her nervousness increased as she marched forward ready to make a run for it at any moment.

A big hand pulled her into a corner covering her mouth shut and her struggles futile against the man's stronghold

The sound of heavy footsteps followed by a man's voice echoed in the area

Search everywhere and make you find him, if you see him, kill him on the spot. He mustn't escape. The man said 

Roxanne stiffens in fear at the man's words. If not for the big hand covering her mouth she would have screamed out loud

Be quiet. The person whispered into her ears

The heavyfootsteps faded and after waiting a bit, the person released her 

Roxanne's face flashed with surprise upon seeing the person clearly

Senior Darren... She stuttered 

Don't tell anyone about what you saw tonight else I can't guarantee you will have an easy death from me. The other party said coldly, his face pale and a groan in between his statement

I'll compensate you for not making things difficult for me and forget anything happened to......

His legs gave out involuntarily and he fell on his knee a painful groan escaping his throat

Are you hurt? Should I take you to the hospital? Senior Darren let me get to to take a cab

Hos... petal... Don't... He struggled to say before succumbing to darkness

Senior Darren, Senior Darren. Roxanne called scared out of her wits as she watched the mighty and aloof king collapse

Gathering her strength, she lifted him and backed him and after hours of dropping and lifting and backing, they got to her house and she helped him to her room, all her energy exhausted.

Her eyes caught the wet shirt, smelling the thick scent of blood, she ripped the shirt off lto face a gruesome w bleeding wound on his chest with a bullet stuck on his left shoulder

Her hands trembled as she removed the shirt from his body and quickly stopped the bleeding.

Rummaging through her first aid box, she found the tools and quickly removed the bullet, treated the wound with caution and afraid of hurting him the more upon seeing his furrowed brows and sweat-covered face.

Bandaging the wounds she wiped his forehead with a damp towel to reduce his fever

After making sure his condition is a bit stable, Roxanne breath in relief before giving a depreciative smile

You care about others but who's gonna care about your own life or death. She thought sitting down on the cold floor beside the bed and constantly checking his temperature and mobbing his body till his fever finally went down

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Waking up to see an unfamiliar ceiling, Darren looked around the unfamiliar environment, pain hit him as he turned causing him to groan and then look at his bandaged body, events of yesterday flash through his mind

His eyes went to the water beside the bed and gulped it down to ease his itchy throat

Did that girl saved his life? He thought, his long eyelashes lowered covering his beautiful eyes and hiding the emotions in them

The door creaked open and a head popped in

Ah, you are awake. Roxanne said picking at her nails nervously

Did you bring me here? Darren asked, his voice hoarse

Yes

Did you treat my wounds?

Yes, my grandma once owned a local clinic and I learned from her. Her voice was tiny like that of a mosquito as she answered him

What do you want as a reward for saving me?

Darren asked

His cold and empty eyes bored holes into her bones as he stared at her intently expecting her reply

I don't want anything. She replied feeling pressured by his gaze

You can ask for anything. Darren said

 l don't want anything. I just helped since you said I should not take you to the hospital. I don't have any ulterior motive. She explained quickly

Staring at her as she bit her lips nervously and picking her nails, he took a deep breath before talking

Don't regret it later then. He said

Yes, I won't. I made some blood replenishing meal because you lost quite a lot of blood. You can't get your wound wet so it's better to visit the hospital quickly for better treatment so it doesn't get infected. You also had a fever throughout the night. It's better to rest for a while because your wound doesn't seems that simple. You can manage this, it's all I have. She said and that's when he noticed the tray in her hands 

I have already washed your blood-stained shirt but it's still wet if you don't mind you can manage this, I've never worn it and it should fit you. She added gesturing to the clothes on the chair

I'll leave now.

Thank you. Darren said as she was about to close the door

You are welcome

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