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Author's Note:

Shoutout to s07_joseph@yahoo.com for leaving a comment. It actually made me smile po. It's really nice na kahit papaano po may nagbabasa nitong short-story na gawa ko. And dictionary? Hindi naman po siguro ganu'n ka-komplikado ng mga salita ko Sophomore palang po ako and marami pang kailangang matutunan sa Grammars. But anyway, thank you po for the time you spent reading this story.
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Chapter 8: I love him/her.

Ivy’s Point of View

Mark did the cooking for Jessica and Adrian. But even if it’s all served and everything and we’re talking endlessly, Mark can’t take his dang eyes off Adrian. And that quite make me feel uneasy. What if he’d suddenly throw that spoon and fork or even his plate to Adrian and start a fight? I can’t imagine how to make them stop if ever.

And why am I thinking that Mark would do that with Adrian? There’s no issues...between them, are there?
Mark was seated right next to me as Jessica was in front of me seated with Adrian. While Jessica happily chat with me and my eyes can’t get off Adrian and Mark exchanging looks, I just managed to kick softly mark in the foot to make him somewhat stop doing it.

“Let’s have a dinner together!” Jessica suggested when we’re all done.

“Of course! I’d love that!” I answered with delight though I’m filled with fear while Mark is...Ugh!

“Tomorrow night, then? Let’s go to an amusement park! Oh, how I miss to hang out with you, Ivy!” Jessica smiled.

“Amusement park? That’s so...such a child.” Mark said as jess shot a look on him but of course it didn’t work.

“So? I don’t care, bull dog. Anyway, it’s gonna be me and Ivy who’s going to amusement park and have a dinner tomorrow night. You’re not allowed to come with us.”

“Are you even serious? I’m not going!”

“We’re gonna be with Adrian, by the way.” And now you could see the look in Mark’s eyes. He stopped for a second.
“I’m not interested.” He just finally said...with a sigh. HE got the plates with him and the spoons and forks and he went to the kitchen. I took the glasses and went after him.

“You’re jealous.” He didn’t turn to look nor answered. I sighed.

“That’s ridiculous.” I continued.

“I’m not! I’m...not...jealous...” He stated.

“It’s funny how your ears move when you lie.” I just said as he quickly touched his ears if it really moved.

“But It’s not moving!”

“Now that you checked it, I now conclude...you’re jealous.” He stopped...and sighed.

“Okay then...As you say, Yes I am...I’m jealous.” Am I being a sadist like right now? I mean, I felt a pinch of happiness.

He’s friggin’ Jealous! He’s hurting! Does that mean...he really lo—wait, that doesn’t have to mean anything. Stop your wild imagination, Ivy! Yoouuuu! Mark’s a playboy too, right? And If I give in with his tricks, I’m going to end up hurting.

“Oh you stupid little dog! How I pity you!” I just laughed.

“EEEEEW! Ivy!” I heard Jessica scream so I went to the living room to check her.

“what happe—“ before I could complete my word, I burst out laughing. I saw Mark went after me. And his monstrous look was in Jessica, who’s with disgusted face holding that piece we’re laughing at.

“Hey! Get your hands off my underwear!” Mark grabbed it away and hid it in his pocket.

“You wear briefs with your name hand stitched in it? You’re such a baby!” Jessica didn’t stop laughing. Mark looked at
me. Oh...I get it...

“Actually Jess, Ivy stitched it for me. Right, Ivy?” he smirked.

“Y-yes. I did stitch it.” I can’t believe how he still wears that piece of crap I made fun of. I mean, when I stitched his name in it, I am so dang mad at him that time that I snatched it in his closet and did the stitching.

There was a complete silence.

“Anyway...” Jess broke it and went near me.

“Can the two of us have a moment, here?” she asked the two boys. Mark looked at me and I gave him my go-get-the-f**k-out-of-here look.

Then Adrian and Mark went out. I was nervous, not about what Jess is planning to tell me that she has to send the two out. I am nervous because Mark might...lose control. I mean, I can’t let mark get his hands on Adrian. I like him. I like Adrian.

I don’t know. But I’m developing feelings for him. And I quite hate how Mark would interfere and suddenly come out of nowhere.

“Ivy...I know Adrian and you, have been really good friends since his first day in your school. I had him telling me stories about you. And I’m happy that you’re still as fine as ever. I mean, I think he changed you. Maybe for the better. Because that moment when you and Adrian were friends, you stopped...dating and playing with boy’s hearts."

“Ivy, there’s really something in him that I know influenced you. That inspires you. That is making your heart...beat for him.” He stated. I smiled.

“Jess, I like Adrian. No, I think it’s love. I mean, I know I told you before that I don’t know how to love because
there’s no such thing. But I’m gonna swallow those words. I’m in love with Adrian.” I said with a dreamy voice.

“He brought you to that point when...it changed you. He’s kind, isn’t he? He could protect you like he’s your brother, he could love you like the way a lover would...he’d care for you like your own father. He understands, he accepts.”

“Yeaa...He could be a good husband and father, right?”

“Mark is your best friend ever since. The two of you make a good team. You have similarities and differences, but you didn’t care. Because you love each other. Mark is better. Mark could do better than Adrian if you’ll just listen to him. And open up to him one more time. Mark loves you. You love him too. But you’re just afraid. Get out of that shell, Ivy! Get out! Just understand him. Just be open-minded!”

“What?”

“You don’t love Adrian. That feeling you think is love, isn’t love at all. YOU DON’T LOVE ADRIAN. You’re just into confusion and you just want to cover up that thing with Mark. You do better with Mark. Stay away from Adrian, Stay
with Mark.”

“Jess, what’s up with you? I...I don’t understand you.”

“MARK LOVES YOU!”

“Did mark bribe you to tell me these? Does he want me to choose him, AGAIN? And get hurt again?”

“He won’t do that! If you could just understand him! Listen, You won’t be happy with Adrian, I tell you. He’s a complete hell. Leave him alone and stay with Mark because your heart will be safer.”

“What is your problem? Why are you telling that? Adrian is different!”

“He is! That’s why you have to get rid of him!”

“Why on earth, Jessica?”

“I don’t like him!”

“Then don’t! But I do like him! I.LOVE.HIM.”

“Ivy, you don’t understand!”

“I don’t because you won’t let me know what your problem is!”

“Adrian...is...”

Mark’s Point of View

“I love Ivy.” He told me once we got out.

“She’s mine.”
“She’s everybody’s.” I looked at this guy. I want to punch him hard. But, Ivy will surely get mad at me. I know how much worth this guy is to her right now. And besides, this is my entire fault. Ivy won’t go hanging out with this jerk if I didn’t break our friendship. This is all because of my stupidity. And I hate myself for that.

[Mr. XD]

nkakabitin nman !!!!!

magiging kontrabida pa yata si Jess ah., i'm so excited for the next update

and about the dictionary-thing ...
nah, it's just a joke..
ngayon lang kasi ako nkabasa ng english love story dito sa PF eh..

sophomore ka pa lang po???
college or HS ???


keep updating Ms. Author

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Here's to s07_joseph@yahoo.com - ah ganu'n po ba? Try niyo po yung mga stories ni Ms. Georgette / x.sweetofu. Karamihan po sa mga stories niya english...actually siya po inspiration ko sa pagsusulat ng english stories dito sa PF. May mga stories din po ako na tagalog...well...konti palang ang na-kompleto kong story. Sophomore High School po. Thanks for reading by the way! ^o^








Pasensya na po kung medyo parang minadale... kasi...talaga minadale ko talaga yung takbo ng story. Kasi super short story lang talaga ito.

Sana may magbasa!

- x.guitarchick ^o^

Chapter 9: Revelation

Jessica’s Point of View

“My real name’s Frederiko Antonio Marquez. Jessica, I need to let Ivy fall in love with me. Help me.”

“W-what...why do you have to do that?”

“I am a hired agent of the Hutt Clan. They want Ivy...”

“But why?”

“Mr. George Willie, Ivy’s Dad, had unfinished business with Mr. Klein Hutt. It’s some sort of a Mafia thing. They want Ivy. They want me to hand Ivy to them.”

“Then why do you still need to make her fall for you? I mean, isn’t it easier to kidnap her?”

“I have to follow a plan, which I can’t tell you right now. But please trust me, will you help?”

“Ivy’s my friend. I can’t do that.”

“If I can’t get Ivy in 6 months, they’re going to kill her right away, they told me. It’s my fifth month with her. In a month...there can’t be any choice left, but to see her die.”

“B-but...” I stoop low. “I love you. You know that. I’ll do anything as you say.”

“You need to...”

I remember that night when I refused Ivy’s invitation to Billy’s Party and went to a dinner date with Adrian. He told me everything—well, not everything though. But I’ll do anything...

“Then don’t! But I do like him! I.LOVE.HIM.”

“Ivy, you don’t understand!”

“I don’t because you won’t let me know what your problem is!”

“Adrian...is...”

But even if I love Adrian that much to do everything...I can’t help but tell Ivy about it. Though I didn’t really spill it out because someone called Ivy in the phone and it kind of scared my *** off.

After talking, she looked shocked, afraid...I don’t know. But she won’t tell me. She was silent. I didn’t dare speak to her anymore but told her that I should be going home; she just nodded and said nothing.

I went out and saw the two not talking. I had Adrian drive me to home. I didn’t tell him how Ivy acted so weird.
Is it right to help Adrian with this thing?

Ivy’s Point of View

“Hey, what happened?” I was lying at the couch, hugging a pillow and didn’t say anything to Mark who just noticed me being idle all day when Jess got out. It was 10 and we’re still up because we just finished having dinner, which I didn’t really ate.

“Is there something wrong?” he asked again. I just stared at his eyes. I remember the call while ago. I...I don’t know. It just scared me. I loved mark and maybe still. But right now, I think I love Adrian. I can’t decide which...I can’t. Choosing one means losing the other. BOTH aren’t a choice. But I have to pick one. To stay...or to run away.

“Hey are you sick—“

“Do you love me?” I asked, still staring at his eyes.

“Yes, I love you. Why don’t believe m—“

“Then prove it.”

“How?”

“Kiss me.” His eyes widened. I, too, was surprised at what I was saying. He gave me a quick smack.

“That’s not even a Kiss.” I pulled his body down to mine, though his weight totally mashed me. I put my hands on his cheeks and kissed him. This will be the last moment...the last moment...I’m going to run away.

In a second, I was at top of him. We continued kissing. And it became warm. So warm that we need to take it off. Our lips parted but mine was protesting. He helped me with my clothes. We moved to the bed. And Started all over again. I was afraid. But this will be the last moment...so I think I should give it. It was soft; everything was at peace until he was in. It’s like a battlefield. We were fighting. He’s strong, and I felt like succumbing. But then I find myself fighting, too.

His lips went down....and down. I remember, he was in. It totally hella broke my effin’ bones...he was pulling and pushing. Indeed, it felt great. But great pain, too. He kissed me. I felt a warm tear fell from my eye. This will be the last moment...the last moment...I’m going to run away—It ringed in my mind again. This will be such a selfish decision...but I have to stick to it. It is what I think is right.

To Run.

Mark’s Point of View

I woke up that morning without Ivy by my side. I got my robe with me and went to the bathroom and eventually to the kitchen but still didn’t find her there. Maybe she just went somewhere, I thought. As I went to the fridge to get some milk, I dropped my glass as I read the letter posted in it.

Mark,
I’m sorry. I can’t marry you.Tell mom that I can’t. I’m going away, so please don’t look for me anymore. Please. I love you, but I think let’s give each other a chance to explore more ...maybe to find something worth it...more worthy for us both. You can call me selfish. Yes, you can. But I have it decided. I’m not marrying you. Never. Again, sorry.
-Ivy

I rushed to her closet to find nothing but hangers. So she’s going to hide? I’m so happy that night. I thought last night she finally realized that she loved me and she’d marry me. But I was wrong. Maybe it’s her way of saying good bye.
But I must find her. I will get her back. Ivy, you can never hide from your mother nor from me.

“Hello, is this mark? I need to discuss some things with you...” a voice of a girl I hadn’t heard for years. It actually startled me.

“H-hello. Renee.” It was Ivy’s mom.

“Marry my daughter.” I almost dropped my phone.

“W-what?!”

“You heard it right, Mark. This is serious. I want to save my daughter from the danger her dad is bringing. I had him divorced and get Ivy away from him, but still it chases us.”

“How could marrying Ivy help?”

“W-well...I...I needed your mother’s help for...hiding Ivy. In exchange, because...she wants Ivy to be her daughter-in-law, and of course, I want you to be my daughter’s partner, we agreed...to get the two of you marry. We’ll be sending you to a place, we will change your names and even have disguise...protect my daughter...please.”

“I still don’t understand. Does Ivy know this already?”

“No. But she will in days. I need you both on the 18^th, at the Royale...meet me there. Pack your clothes, everything! Passports, documents...just...just...please, just Stay close to her.” I sighed. I don’t have any problem about marrying her. But the thing is, would she agree marrying someone like me?

“Okay. I’ll...I’ll have to try.” I hanged up.

Adrian’s Point of View

“We need her now.” My master had stated on the phone.

“Definitely sir, I just need some more time.”

“No, bring her here tonight...or the two of you...will die.” I sighed.

“Yes, sir. Tonight I shall bring her.” I hanged up and lied on the bed.

At some point, I can’t let Ivy Die. I should’ve done that. I mean, I could kill her right away if that’s what they want. But there’s something...something only I don’t know, that they are planning...

I love Ivy. I know this is cheating on Jess. But for those 5 months...I totally fell for her. I want her. But this is my job. I shall not make any wrong move. I want to save her, but I shouldn’t. It’s not as if I’m weak. It’s just that, Master Klein Hutt is so powerful...that he could chase after us. And I don’t have enough to hide Ivy. And hiding Ivy would just lead to death. So I guess I’ll need to...sacrifice her to Master.

*Ding...Dong*

Who could that be? Maybe some pizza bo—wait, I didn’t order anything. The one ringing the door bell raped the button, it didn’t stop poking not until I opened the door...and a girl jumped to hug me. Ivy...

“Hey what are you doing here 8 in the morning?” I asked her.

“I love you!” she screamed.

“What?”

“Take me...Hide me from Mark, from everyone else.” She said. I saw her luggages. I can’t help but kiss her. She didn’t protest and stopped me.

“I...mmmm...love yo....mmmm...you...too.mmmm..” I said in between kisses. I felt her lips curved into a smile.

Jessica’s Point of View

“I’m home!” I singed. I went home to my parents today. It’s kind of weird though, because there’s a lot of cars outside and men in black who are so scary and serious. But as usual, everyone’s silent. But what caught my attention were Dad and some visitor in the living room.

“Jess, my dear, please come here.” Dad called me. I obeyed and went and sat there.

“This is... Klein Hutt, your Auncle.” Klein Hutt... Have I heard that befor— Klein.... Klein Hutt? The one who wants Ivy...because of his Dad...The one who...

“Hello, Jessica, It’s nice to finally meet you.” He smiled. A Dangerous smile, I thought. But I stoop low and smiled too.

“Hello...Mr. Hutt.” I said, nervous.

“Slate, why don’t you tell her...right now...everything?” he said to dad. I turned to dad and he was serious.

“Jess, you’re part of the Mafia...Because you’re my only child with your mom, It’s you whom I’m going to send to...” I
cut him off right away and laughed.

“Are you kidding me? Mafia’s are for men! I AM A GIRL. Dad, stop it, it’s not even funny.” My voice rose.

“You’re going...or your friend is dead.” Klein said with dark eyes.

“What are you talking about?”

“I know you already know it, Jess. My Agent, you know him as Adrian, is your boyfriend, right? No doubt he’d ask for
help to you, because you’re a close friend of Ivy...which is the only child of George Willie...the traitor.”

“Why do I have to get involved? It’s your business!”

“I suppose your dad needs an Heiress for his position.” He said.

“But I’m a girl.”

“It doesn’t matter...at all.”

“Am I going to kill...Ivy?”

“In time...Yes.”

“Then I’m not gonna come with you!” I ran up to my room and locked it.

*RING*

“Hey, Adrian.”

“Help me protect Ivy. Discard what I have told you that night. We need to take her away from here, away from Hutt.”

“Why?”

“You don’t need to ask any further...could you help? We need to go somewhere. We need money.”

“Do you love her?” I don’t know why my mind and my lips had said that. But I’m curious as hell!

“What?!!”

“DO YOU LOVE IVY?” I heard him sigh. With that, a tear fell from my eye.

“Yes.” I replied nothing but hanged. I opened the door and chased Mr. Hutt who’s about to go. My anger grows
stronger thinking about it. WHY...

“Yes, Jess?”

“I’m coming...”

“Good.” And he smiled again.

[Mr. XD]

so i guess my prediction is right ??
thatjess will be the antagonist in this story ..

can't wait for the next chapter..
really anticipating !!


pls. update soon Ms. Author

[Mr. XD]

tagal po ng update! >.<

~xAnDer~
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This is a MUST read, everyone! Read this... It won't take LOOOOONG.

Sorry for the super late update. Nagda-doubt pa kasi ako tungkol dito sa short-story na ito.
Itong Chapter 10, actually tapos ko na siyang isulat noon pa, sobrang tagal na. Pero iniisip ko kasi kung lalagyan ko pa ba ng extra details.

But then, naalala kong nag-promise akong magpo-pause na muna sa pagsusulat ng story sa start ng Junior Year ko. At dahil doon, kailangan ko nga tapusin lahat ng hindi ko pa natatapos since Year 2010. Para wala akong iniisip.

Kaya heto nga po, PAGPA-SENSYAHAN NIYO NA KUNG SOBRANG MINADALI AT SOBRANG WALANG GAANONG DETAIL. HINDI PO KASI AKO FAMILIAR SA MAFIA AND STUFFS. BUT ANYWAY....

LAST CHAPTER NA PO ITO. PEACE!!!!

MAY EPILOGUE NAMAN NA KASUNOD, SO DON'T WORRY!

Hope you like this Chapterrr!
- x.guitarchick ^o^

Chapter 10: Win or Lose

Adrian’s Point of View

“Someone is going to kill you.” I told Ivy as I was packing my things after Jess hanged the phone. I shouldn’t have told her that I love Ivy, but I think I needed to. I mean, there’s no sense hiding it at the first place. But now, I need to take Ivy in a safe place for a while. I need to take her somewhere far... but where?

“Where are we going then?” asked Ivy as she helped me with the necessities I have to bring.

“I don’t know. Maybe we’ll be taking the ship to south...Anywhere.” she just nodded. It was obvious, she’s having second thoughts, she feels uneasy...

“Please, trust me. Just trust me.” I held her hand. She held it tighter.

“I trust you.” She smiled.

After packing, we went out and got a taxi. We’ll be heading to south, I thought to myself. And maybe stay there for days and try to catch a flight to...New Zealand or anywhere...maybe Philippines or Australia. Anywhere... Just anywhere. But I know Klein will find us soon. Death...I will face it, I will, for Ivy.

Just as we were about to go and buy a ticket to south, men in black stopped us and grabbed Ivy’s hand away from me. Klein’s Agents, I thought. I tried to fight them, but it’s too late...A hanky with Chloroform, I assume, covered my nose. And slowly, even if I fight for my senses, I failed and fainted. Ivy...Ivy.

Mark’s Point of View

“JESSICA!” I screamed at the phone as I was driving to that Adrian’s unit.

“What?!!” I ignored her annoyed voice.

“Did Ivy go to your unit, just this morning?” I asked as I went down of my car, got the spare key from the old man in the front and ran to that bastard’s room. And as I opened it...

“No, why?” There’s no one in here. I looked for the closets, there’s nothing. Where is he...and ivy...why...

“d**n it!” I went down again to the old man while still holding the phone.

“Mark Pettyfer, did he tell you where he went?” I asked the oldman.

“I’m afraid, no. I saw him this morning with the redhead girl with luggage. I asked him but he said he’ll be back.”

“Mother*****! That bastard!” I went to my car and started the engine even though I have no idea where to go.

“Ohh.” I heard Jessica’s unbelievably evil laugh.

“What are you laughing for? That guy got Ivy! She’s your friend! You should be helping me find that bastard and Ivy!”

“That’s hilarious! Ivy? My friend? Are kidding me?” she didn’t stop laughing.

“Are you losing your mind?”

“Yes.” She stopped laughing and answered seriously.

“Yes, I lost my mind. Mark, Adrian’s my boyfriend...Ivy’s into him. Adrian’s inlove with her. G**da**it! I want to kill!” she continued.

“Kill? You can’t do that!” I answered.

“Oh, yes, I could! You want to see me kill the two?”

“Are you telling me that...”

“Yes, I sort of kidnapped them. Well...it’s my job though.” She laughed.

“Where are they?”

“Don’t worry; I have my agents at your back...” I looked at my side mirror and saw 2 black cars.

“They’re going to lead you to my kingdom. The closure will begin as you enter.” she laughed softly.

“And don’t you ever try calling any police or Renee...” I sighed and she hanged up. I threw my phone at the dashboard. And one of the black cars over took me as if signalling me to follow it and never dare to escape. I have to plan. I need to save Ivy.

Ivy’s Point of View

“Jessica?” I was shocked. I can’t believe who just kidnapped us.

“You’re right, Ivy. It’s me Jessica.” She smirked. She’s with the unusual red dress, red stilettos, heavy red lipstick and curled brunette hair.

“Jess, how did you—“ Adrian was about to ask something to Jessica but someone cut her off.

“Agent, oh my dear agent Adrian.” That low and dangerous voice. I had it heard before. But why am I hearing it now? Again?

“Oh...hello, little Ivy.” He revealed his face and it, again, shocked me.

“I’m so happy to see you again.” He showed his lopsided smile and went near me. He touched my cheeks, I tried move but I was tightly tied; my hands and feet.

“Don’t you remember your Uncle Kin?” My eyes widened. Uncle Kin...Yes, of course, I do remember him. The one who plays with me whenever mom and dad is away, the one with great birthday and Christmas presents to give...the one who took me to Japan as a gift because he missed the thanksgiving and I was crying like a retarded 8 year old. Uncle Kin.

But I do also remember him having a fight with dad when I was 10. They have guns in their hands, they almost killed each other. From then on, Uncle Kin never showed up, and I and my dad didn’t talk much. I hated my dad before, for having a fight with Uncle Kin. I missed him before. [Even though Uncle Kin isn’t blood related]. But this old man is the reason why dad have to divorce mom. I completely don’t know the story, but mom told me that it’s because of Uncle Kin. Uncle kin.

“Can you still remember your dad? George?” he asked again when I didn’t responded at the first one. But now that he asked me if I remember my dad, a man from behind was revealed. Klein, uncle Kin’s first name, showed me a gun.

“Kill him and you and Agent Adrian is free.” He offered. “Or... you can kill Adrian, set your dad free...but, serve me.”

“Or...” he said again, “Serve me and the two will be free.” He paused. “CHOOSE.”

“Or, I could simply kill you.” Said Jessica.

“I’m afraid you can’t.” I answered.

“Oh yes, I can, Ivy.” She answered fearlessly. What had happened to Jessica?

“Klein, stop this. I am giving you all, everything, my money, my company, my land, my house, EVERYTHING! What do you still want?” Dad shouted. Uncle Kin turned and faced him.

“Your family. I want your family.” He walked near dad with the gun in his hand.

“What for?”

“Well...maybe, play them. Playing is fun, right George? Like the way you did.” He put the gun in dad’s head...

“would it hurt if I shoot the brain first?” and he slowly put it in dad’s chest, “or would it hurt the most if I shoot you in the heart?” I saw his fingers about to pull the trigger.

“STOP!” I screamed. “You stupid! If you shoot him in either the brain or the heart, it won’t hurt anymore ‘cause he’ll be dead right away.” He laughed and turned to me.

“I know. But sure it will hurt you, right?”

“What do you want?”

“REVENGE.” His eyes were in fire and yet it was dark. Full of anger, hatred.

“Your dad had an affair with Josephine, my wife. Your dad is my best friend. Aren’t you, George?” he said.

“Does that mean...”

“Yes, if you’re thinking it’s the root cause of that fight. And yes, it is also the reason why your dad left you and your mom. And oh, yes...that’s why I want revenge.” He went near and untied the rope in my hands.

“That’s why I sent Adrian to get you. But this moron is so...soft-hearted.” He punched him. I tried to stop him but I forgot that the rope in my foot isn’t untied that’s why I fell to the ground.

“Poor Ivy.” Jessica went near me. I thought she’d help me get up, but no, she stepped my hands and grabbed my hair.

“I don’t even know why, but I hate you for loving Adrian and taking him away from me.” She said but Klein had him away from me.

“Stop it, Jess.” Jessica backed off and Klein helped me to stand. And handed me the gun. He held my hand and assisted me. He pointed it to my dad and I was shivering in fear.

“Kill your dad, and save the life of your loving Adrian. Or...” he pointed the gun to Adrian who hasn’t been talking.

“Kill this man, save your Dad’s life...but give your service to me, forever.”

“NO!” Dad shouted.

“Choose.” Continued Klein.

“Don’t do anything...” Dad still shouted.

“If you don’t choose, there’ll be no option left but to kill both of them...I will kill the two.”

“And oh, you too will be killed. By me.” Said Jessica.

“I...I can’t.” I stoop low and cried. What’s going on? I don’t understand anything. Why do I have to choose? To kill? To serve? Why? But there’s no one who could answer such. I know no one would, not unless I’m going to choose.

All I wanted was to run away from the fixed marriage with Mark for some reason my mom wouldn’t tell and get away with Adrian. And then what? I’m into this trouble, this Agent Adrian thingy...this Jessica whore-y..This uncle Kin killer...This dad cheater....What’s going on with the world? This is retarded. Insane.

“Ivy!” and that voice echoed on the room, no I think this is a basement...nvm.

“Oh, you’re just in time, Mark.” Said Jessica. And I have to turn...and see mark leaning on a wall panting and when he saw me, he ran to me...but the men in black had him stopped.

“Oh, a choice was added.” Said uncle kin.

“Kill that boy, and the two will be saved.” He continued. Are you all kidding me?

“no.” I answered.

“then I’ll kill them all.”

“Then I’ll kill myself.” I said. What’s happening to me?

“No.” Answered Klein. “Kill them.” I tried to move but it was as if he’s a rock holding me. I couldn’t escape from the grip of his hand over mine with the gun. I saw Jessica holding a gun.

“I’ll...I’ll do whatever you want me to do...Just...Just set the three free.”

“It can’t be, Kill someone!” Jessica shouted.

“Are you sure?” Klein replied.

“Y-yes...”

“NOO! Ivy, don’t! Klein stop this! You want me in my deathbed, then kill me. Set the kids free and kill me and stop this!” Dad said again.

“That can’t be helped.” He got the gun we’re holding and shot dad in the left arm.

“DAD!” I cried and ran for dad. Klein didn’t stop me. “Dad...”

“I love you, I love that Adrian guy, and I love my friend, mark...I love mom. So please, let me sacrifice myself for you own good. If this is how it should end, then I guess...It should be really like this.”

“This is a mafia, daughter. You’ll be assigned to kill anyone, you want that?”

“If it...if it has to kill someone else, I will do it. But if it’s you who I should kill, I’d rather kill myself. Dad...please go. I won’t ask for an explanation anymore. I don’t hate you for leaving us, okay? I totally don’t hate you. But I will if you’re not gonna save yourself.” I let him stand.

“Klein, just promise me not to do anything to my dad, my mom nor to Adrian and Mark. I will come with you.” I said.

“Oh...okay. Agents, get the three out. We need some time alone here.” And they grabbed dad, Adrian and Mark out.

“Ivy! Don—“

“Daughter—“

“Iv—“

I stoop low. Decisions.

“Right choice. Just right.” He said.

“But of course, I want you to suffer a little.” I saw Jessica smirk.

“Don’t worry, I still consider you a friend. So this might just hurt, a little too MUCH.” She continued and pointed to me her gun...

Mark’s Point of View

“We have to get her back!” I shouted at the two.

“George! Why do you let her join? Why?!” I shouted at Ivy’s dad.

“This is all your fault!” I shouted again. But no one answered. It was complete silence then...

*BANG!*

“That’s...” I ran to the door but the men in black blocked me.

“Hey, let me in!” That’s a gun shot. Ivy...

“Ivy! Ivy! Ivy!” someone signalled the 5 men in black on guard to go away. I opened the door and there was nothing, no one...but splatters of blood. Ivy... Why would they make Ivy choose and have her shot?

“This is your fault! Why do you have to leave her there and got shot?! If not because of your dumbness, she won’t be dead by now!”

“You’re not even sure is she’s dead!” Adrian shouted back.

“And you! If you just let Ivy stay at my side, then we should’ve married and moved away and we should’ve hid. It wouldn’t have been this worse.” We started fighting about it. I punched mark. He punched me back. Why do I have to lose Ivy?