Still Alive

"Mother Jean is speaking to you, Sister."

She looked at the elderly nun, taken aback. Her face was full of concerned as she stared at her, waiting for her to speak.

"Mother Jean is wondering what happened yesterday and why you are unconscious."

She bowed and apologized to the elderly nun. She told the truth about why, but she didn't say that Mr. Fender Hearst kissed her. Mother Jean only lectured her and warned her to be cautious the next time. In response to Mother Jean, she only nodded.

"Rest once more. I'll bring you some soup and medicine to warm your stomach. Sister Pearl, come with me."

She nodded, and the two of them turned away. She was the only one in the room. She decided to get up and check on herself to see if she was all right. She only realized she had a fever when she touched her neck and forehead.

She was like that for a while, sitting up. Sister Pearl returned with a tray full of food that still smoking. As she placed the tray next to her, her eyes widened.

"Ginataang hito?!"

It gave a nod. "That was cooked by Mr. Hearst, according to Manong Ben. He gave it yesterday, and Mother Jean left it for you." 

She wasn't surprised by what her friend said. She slowly reached the spoon, and taste the ginataang hito. She knew it was delicious from the look of it. When she tasted the food, she was surprised. It was still in her mouth when tears welled up in her eyes. Her friend immediately rushed over to her.

"Does it taste bad?"

She shook her head and quickly wiped away the tears she hadn't even realized were dripping. She only remembered a portion of her life through the taste of this Ginataan Hito.

"Where has Mr. Hearst gone?"

"Why, Sister?"

“I want to say thank—"

Mother Jean burst in with an envelope in her hand. "This is from Father Felipe." She handed her the envelope.

She accepted it politely. Father Felipe is her uncle Priest, and he always wrote her a letter once a month. She had a cell phone but chose not to use it in order to better serve the Lord. They were not forbidden from using phone, but she refused.

"Open it up later and read it. First, eat something and then take your medicine."

She set the letter aside first and turned her attention to the food. Mother Jean, too, said her goodbyes quickly and left them. She could hardly close her eyes as she tasted the cooked dish again. As if she traveled back in time.

She instantaneously ate all of the food Sister Pearl had brought and then took a paracetamol tablet. She noticed that it was still raining outside, but it wasn't as heavy. Soon the sun will rise in a few moments to give its greatness.

She only nodded when sister Pearl said goodbye for a moment to take the tray of food outside. She looked at her foot and moved it, she smile when it didn't hurt as much. If it hadn't been for Mr. Hearst, she might have lost her life forever, and to think that way, she was deeply moved.

She had to express her gratitude to the man personally. She was well aware that she made a mistake in front of him the day before. Even he stole her a kiss, she still owes him her life. She wasn't a judgmental person; she was simply carried away by her anger.

Enraged? She was caught off guard by the question that had popped into her head. She didn't have time to think.

When she saw Manong Ben in the hallway, she asked the old man, "Mr. Ben, have you seen Mr. Hearst?" Even though she was still sick, she forced herself to get up and out of her room.

"Sister Blessy! Are you all right? Why did you decide to go out? You should take a rest."

She gave a shy smile in response to what the old man said. "Have you seen, Mr. Hearst?" she asked again, looking down. Even though she didn't want to, her cheek was red.

"You mean, Fender? He already left."

Her brow furrowed of what she heard. What exactly does Manong Ben mean? "Do you mean, he goes back to your hut?"

He scratchy and shook his head. "Fender leave this town, Sister. About two hours now."

It's like heaven had descended on her when she heard what Manong Ben said. She couldn't speak right away and had to think about what the old man had said. When she realized what it meant, she said her goodbyes to Manong Ben and turned around to return to her room. So, what made her come out? To go see Fender? Nonsense. Yes, Fender should left! That way, nothing will stand in the way of her faith in God.

ZERUS eyes were filled with sadness, and he averted his gaze. For the last time, he saw the beautiful face of Blessy who, he knew, had given color to his colorless world.

He stood behind the woods for two hours, waiting for the woman to emerge. He did not fall short. She came out to speak with Manong Ben. He knew he was the one she was looking for, but he needed to get out of here and leave this Barrio. For the time being, this provides him with a safe haven, but it is only temporary. Zerus was well aware that Hayes men would return.

"Ramona, come out."

"Oh, hello, brother!" exclaimed the woman.

The corner of his mouth twitched. He was aware of the woman's presence and had been keeping an eye on him. "What brings you here?"

"Ah, come to see you?"

He annoyed himself by staring at her from head to toe. She was dressed in her favorite red coat and red high heels. The ground was muddy and soft, but the girl seemed unconcerned.

"I believe you went to the wrong location."

“No. In fact, you are my intention. So sad you never died. It's heartbreaking."

"The devil never dies." He began to take a step forward.

"Well, you've made your point. However..." She laughed flirtatiously. He came to a halt and focused his attention on her. "But, brother, that nun is an angel who will kill you in the future."

He didn't respond to what Ramona said. He was aware that his senses were right, and he despised Ramona.

"You are a demon, while she is an angel. Aw, cute couple. Both demon and angel will perish at my hands." She laughed.

He paid no attention to what Ramona said. With a splinter on her head, he didn't have time to talk to Ramona. She began to retrace his steps as she simply followed him and sang out of tune.

"You're fucking irritating."

"Thanks!" It's a soft response accompanied by a shrill giggle.

He shook his head and wanted to believe that Ramona put something on him like a tracking device. She always follow him.

"WHAT do you want for dinner, brother? A corrupt Senator's bloody head or a police officer pervert blood? Make your choice." Ramona raised the bloodied and wide-eyed head of a well-known senator in the country. While the tupperware was on her other hand, he knew was real blood. She was dressed in red surgical gloves and an apron.

She was head over heels in love with red color. He needed to rest, but her psycho sister had no intention of sleeping through the night. Ramona is a psychopath. He was aware of that situation.

"Fucking throw that away from me, Ramona. Allow me to rest."

She smiled. "What sort of rest? Is it rest in peace forever? You know I could easily give it to you. Just ask, and I'll follow you to this Senator," she said, looking at the head in her other hand. She even smirked and laughed a little. “Corrupt. Rapist. What else can I say? Addict. So I always fuck the lives of the people like them. People like this should be executed, not just beheaded. Oh my goodness! Aurora will be overjoyed!"

"That's not your assignment," he said boredly as he rose from his slumber on the sofa. They are in a Ramona-owned rest stop, and he is tired of seeing her house in full red.

"Yeah, I'm aware. But I despise people like them." She return to the kitchen.

While Zerus went straight to the house's mini bar and got a drink. ‘Don't touch his favorite wines,’ his sister warned him. One of its strange habits is collecting wine and breaking it when she don't like the taste.

He began pouring Ramon's favorite wine. The Romanée-Conti Domaine. The world's most expensive wine. He grinned. Without saying anything, he set the goblet down and sipped the delectable liquid slowly.

"It's not bad. Delicious and It's very expensive."

"Let me warn you once more: don't fuck touch my Romanée-Conti Wine!" He could hear Ramona's loud voice from the kitchen.

He simply shrugged and drink again the wine. He stood up, carrying the wine bottle, and went upstairs to the guess room. He'll go to sleep. He'll have to deal with his insane sister mouth tomorrow.

He was on the last step of stairs when he heard the woman scream. The house is soundproof, so it's fine if her sister screams all night.

"I'm going to kill you, Fender Hearst! What did you do with my fucking Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which is worth $558,000? You scumbag! Fenderrrrrr! I'm going to kill you!"

He laughed and kept pacing. He'll count down from one to three. He was well aware of Ramona's lack of patience.

First... He took a slow step towards the guest room.

Two... He open the door and switch on the light. The beautiful room opened up to him, but it, too, was wrapped in a red design, as was the living room and the outside of the house.

Three... He heard a loud crashing of bottles just as he closed the door. He also heard loud footsteps on the stairs and Ramona yelling that she'll going to murder him.

He wasn't surprised when the girl's gun pierced the door. He smiled as he looked at the hole and then went to bed. He needs to rest and will leave the next day. He'd simply heal the wound and deal with the man named Hudson Hayes.

ZERUS gun is ready. His wounds had healed after two weeks. He'll start the day to kill Dr. Hayes.

He fixed his gaze on the reflection in the glass wall he was now looking. He adjusted his cap and mask for a moment. He was on the 36th floor of the building, directly across from the Hayes' large hospital. His high VSS Vintorez Sniper is fully loaded and ready. The young Doctor would surely be able to dance with the pain of what he was about to do. He laughed at the nonsense thought. After he kills the man, he will approach and flirt with the woman he loves.

"Bullets," he muttered softly as the sniper approached the hospital's entrance. His gaze was drawn to the telescopic lens of the sniper he was carrying. He only has to wait a few seconds for the Doctor, who is his target today, to die.

Fuck!

His cursed in the wind. He withdraw his hand from pulling the trigger. He doubt Satan would'nt let him kill other demons.

Blessy, what are you doing at the hospital? How do I get rid of that scumbag if you're there?!

He massaged his temple and examined his telescopic VSS Vintorez once more. Hayes and the woman both came out at the same time.

His eyes widened, and he reached for the sniper trigger. He aim the Doctor's heart, and no one, not even Blessy, could stop him. He mentally counted slowly and exclaimed, "Gotcha!"

A resounding yell could be heard all around.

"Damn!"

Ramona's bright smile met Zerus gaze. She was two meter away from him and, like him, she was carrying a powerful type of sniper. As he looked at her, the spark in his eyes glowed with rage.

"What the fuck did you do, Ramona?"

"Your hesitancy, bro, can kill you. Tsk!"

“Bullshit! Don't get in my way! He is mine to kill!" he almost yell angrily. 

Sh just laughed, obviously ecstatic about what he had said. "Yes, and, oh! I did not murder him. He wasn't hit, or, as I like to say, my pet didn't hit him. Because you know who was struck?"

His suddenly curse the wind. He looked out thru the sniper as quickly as lightning and recognized Hayes carry the woman he adored. It's like the sun had engulfed him in what he had seen.

"Didn't I warn you?" She laughed.

"Ramona!"

When he saw her, he grinned furiously and struck her against the glass wall. His neck tendon had ruptured, and he was so disgusted that he strangled Ramona to die!

"I'll kill you up, wench. I'm going to kill you!"

Despite his firm grip on Ramona's neck, she managed to smile. Her hand slowly rose and pointed to his chest. "That heart will betray you."

He abruptly let Ramona go. Controling himself not to kill his sister! He tugged his hair and his eyes glowed. "Leave!" 

She only looked at him for a few seconds before saying, "Happy condolence."

The woman vanished in front of his eyes. He clenched his fist and made the decision to leave the area. He had to go to Blessy even though Hayes was nearby.

What the hell did you do, Ramona? I swear I'll slit your throat! Please pray that Blessy is still alive...