Chapter 42

"Stay with me, El. Please. Okay?" I stay close to her as she was rushed hurriedly to the emergency unit.

"Ha...rry... don't feel guilty." She mustered all her strength to speak.

"Shh...you're bleeding."

"Harry, always know that I love you." She reminds me.

"Stop this nonsense, El. You're not dying. It's just one bullet so don't give me that speech. You can fight this for me right?" I wanted reassurance from her.

She nods her head gently. Before I knew it, she was in for surgery. I close my eyes, praying for the surgery to be successful. She really lost a lot of blood. El,  please you can fight this. Do this for me. We still have a lot to catch up to. I haven't had enough time to shower you with all the love you wanted. I really wish I was in your place right now. I deserve it. I was the one who betrayed my best friend's trust. I took advantage of the opportunity I had. But still, I won't