"Les... Les... Lesley! Get up, or I will kiss you!" Lesley sighed in irritation. Patrick had been tapping her on the shoulder non-stop. He returned to her room a few times to remind her that they would be late for school, but she kept ignoring him. She had no desire to go or get up. She only wanted to sleep all day. She lazily opened her eyes and then looked around the room. She blinked to clear her blurry sight and looked at Patrick, who was scowling. "What are you still doing here?" she asked, lacking in tone. "Why are you not getting up yet? We will be late!" She forced herself to sit up and brushed her palms over her face. "Didn't I tell you that you can leave without me?" Patrick folded his arms and narrowed his eyes, staring intently at her face. "I thought you wanted to maintain your position as a dean's lister? We have tests today. Are you going to miss it? Why?" he asked suspiciously. With that question, the events of the night in Ward 511 played again in her mind.
She stops as she notices many people outside Bangs' ward. Some of them were carrying strange guns. NSF initials were written on the back of their military uniforms. It is short for Nobles Special Forces. There were also a few nurses and doctors in front of the door. She could clearly see the fear in their eyes. Her legs froze. She suddenly remembered Rosana, Ernesto's wife, and what happened in ward 511 two days ago. What if Bangs is a monster too? A few seconds later, an almost lifeless man on a stretcher was pulled out by some nurses from Bangs’ ward. She recognized him. He was one of Bangs' doctors on the morning shift. She covered her mouth in shock as the man passed in front of her. The doctor is not breathing and is missing an ear. His body is full of deep wounds and is bathing in his own blood. Her eyes watered as she stared at the red door. "No... It can't be..." She gasped for air from the intense fear that suddenly enveloped her. She turned around. But before she could
Lesley quietly sits on the sofa inside Dr. Shane's office while contemplating what happened earlier. She remembers the look on people's faces after Mrs. Dapit interrupted her moment with Bangs. Everyone there had their jaws almost dropped while their eyes popped out at the unexpected kissing scene they witnessed. She wants to pull her hair and kick her feet. Why did Bangs do that? And why did she let it happen? It was her first kiss. Most of all, they did it in front of a lot of people! She wishes for the ground to swallow her up from the extreme embarrassment she is feeling. She will definitely become even more famous in this hospital now. Mrs. Dapit directed her to go to Dr. Shane's office immediately, which she followed without any second thoughts and left Bangs' side. She was given a new uniform because the one she wore had bloodstains on it. She got it when Bangs carried her and hugged her. "Do you want coffee?" said the doctor, who had just entered the room and was carrying
She sobbed loudly, and it got the monster's attention back to her. It stretched out its long tongue and was about to strike her when several gunshots echoed in the room.She opened her eyes and saw herself spattered with black blood from the monster.She looked in the direction where the gunshots came. There she saw the two guards holding strange and long guns. They shot Rosana several times more to make sure it was dead.The two nurses, who were also waiting outside, went in to carry her out. Before they exited through the door, she glanced at Ernesto's severed head one last time, filled with pity, grief, and bitterness.The nurse who led her out helped her sit on the floor not far from Rosana's w
"You will be ours forever..."Those were the first words Shane said when Lesley asked what kind of deal they were offering her. She wanted to laugh at it until Shane laid out the other details of their agreement."We will double your salary. We will provide all the healthcare you need. You will also receive educational assistance, but you will still work here with us after you graduate. There are many more benefits you can get from us. You can check the contract, which will be provided to you by my assistant later."Her lips parted, and both her eyebrows rose in astonishment. It sounded enticing. But to work with them forever like a puppet? No way! She shook her head aggressively."Do you think, after wh
"Anyway, that is not the most important thing that happened today," Shane continued. "His eyes changed color. Do you know what that means? He is finally mutating to the next level. Do you know how long we have waited for that? We have been experimenting on him for almost two decades, but the results are always the same. But now? We are advancing. And that's because of you."“I… I can't d—"“He is one of MNA's biggest projects. My father, more than anything else, wants this accomplished."Shane's jaw tightened, and her gaze deepened on her."So, now you understand why I want you. You see how important this is. I will never let both of you go. Never."
Lesley was almost dragging her feet as she walked out of the MNA lobby. Her body, brain, and heart were exhausted from so much that had happened to her today.She can not help but frown on her way out of the building. Shane's annoying laugh kept playing in her head as she told her the reason why Bangs kissed her.She confessed to the doctor that Bangs had romantic feelings for her, and so did she. As crazy as it sounds, that was the explanation she gave.She expected Shane to mock her. It was no surprise, but that was still very insulting. What can she do? That is the truth. It is better than lying, right?Her eyes are on the floor as she walks when she suddenly bumps into someone. She was complete
"I've wanted to tell you this for a long time," Patrick continued. “I only had the courage to confess now because I am scared that someone might snatch you away from me. You are beautiful. Not just your appearance, but as a person. You know that, right?"She frowned. “Stop! Why are you telling me this now?"“I am afraid of some men at your work. At school, I can build up a fence against other guys. But here in this hospital? I have no access here. It is hard to keep an eye on you these days. I have been feeling uneasy recently. That is why I had to tell you now. Please don't look at other guys."She was stupefied for a couple of seconds. Her fists and jaw clenched as her anger rose at what she just heard. What gives him the right to do that?&