Chapter 29

CHAPTER 29

I woke up because of the loud noise of the door. I opened my eyes and tried to stand up but was futile that made me dropped onto the floor. My body is getting weaker every minute but I need to stay strong. I need to be strong in order to get out of here. I touched my bruise in right tummy and tried to pressed it more so that I would be immune to the pain. I don’t know but whenever I do this to my bruises, I felt satisfied. This is my way to lessen the pain I felt. It’s weird I know, but it is what it is.

“Argh!” I moaned as I pressed it. I tried to stand up again not minding the pain I’ve been dealing.

"Shit! Shit!" I heard Matthew’s cursed while passing by along the hallway.

I stopped. I even stopped myself from breathing loudly. Does he know that I’m here? Did Michael escape? What happened to the both of them? But I hope that he won’t see me here knowing that my situation right now— I cannot fight.

"Son of a bitch! He thought he can kill me, then let’s see who’s gonna win this game!"

I heard some footsteps coming towards my location. Then I heard the other door opened, which I assumed it is the computer room where we fight. What will he gonna do? Watch the CCTV? But, what about me?! He will probably see me here!

I clutched my chest because of what I am thinking. I then crawled slowly over the jail where there was no lights focussing. I’m scared. I don’t have place to hide. What if he entered this room? What if he will see me here then kill me? What about my mom and sister?! Please no.

I forced myself to be small next to the wall. I just hope he won’t see me here. There’s no light so I have 2% of hopes that he can’t see me here. After I made myself comfortable in my situation, I cried again. Damn! Why am I so stupid?! Stupid dumbass bitch! He already told me the directions yet still I-didn’t follow him. That was the easiest thing I should do but I haven’t done it yet because of my stupid ass brain.

I almost jumped when I heard Matthew’s shout. "All set! You thought jerk. Michael," he paused a little and laughed. "I'm smarter than you. Woah!" I even forced myself more to the wall when I heard the door’s opening. I barely breathe when I heard his footsteps walking away.

Please, don’t enter this room, please. I’m begging you.

I closed my eyes when I heard his whistle. It seemed like he was singing suspiciously. His voice gives me creeps and I don't like it. I got goosebumps all over my body when he sang louder and louder. My heart won't stop from beating so fast when he stopped infront of the door. He opened it a little and just stopped.

I closed my eyes and put my head between my knees. The next thing I knew, I am already praying. I know this is too impossible but I'm really hoping he will send someone who will save me from the dark. I'm not yet ready to die. I have a family waiting for me outside. My mom is sick and I cannot just expect my little sister to accompany and take care of her.

I sobbed.

I miss my family so much.

If I only knew about this game, I won't come here for the sake of money. I've realized that we cannot get big amount so easily, because it's either illegal o maybe you life will be at risk. If we really want a job, then let’s find a decent one, a legal one. Just don’t expect someone to give you this big amount because no one will give it unless otherwise they have something for you to do in return. Everything is done through hard works. I blamed myself for this! I should’ve agreed with this. I am so gullible. No wonder why I am fighting my life over the quantity.

You can’t have $10,000 in just 10 days without doing something, Ashley! You’re really stupid!

Argh! Until now I'm still blaming myself.

I lifted my head and took a deep sigh when I didn’t feel his presence anymore. I tried to stand up again for the third time. Even though my body hurts so bad, I tried to not mind it.

"Ugh," I moaned when I stood up.

I was too weak so I dropped myself again on the floor. I bite my lower lip when I realized that I made a sound. Shit. I closed my eyes and feel the surrounding. I haven’t heard any footsteps yet, so I opened my eyes and let out a sigh. Thank God, he didn’t hear it.

I reached the jail to support myself in standing up. I wanna shout so badly because of the pain I feel. Looks like I won’t die in Matthew’s hand, but lacking of blood will kill me.

My eyes locked up at the wall beside the wall. There is a key hanging on it! I feel like I saw light! I looked around to see if there is something that I can use for me to reach it, then luckily, I found a long stick near to the jail. I reached it with my right hand, it was successful because I got it. Then, I used it to snatch the key on the wall.

I frowned. "Stick to this stick, please," I whispered while still trying to reach it. "Please, cooperate. Damn, if you won’t help me I’ll ghost you.”

I smirked when the key’s hole stuck on my stick. Got it! I knelt down so that it will fall to me. Unfortunately, my legs split which made me drop the stick and lost the key.

"Fuck!" I complaint not just because I lost the key, but also made my body to hurt even more.

Arghhh!! I hate it! What now that I lost the only thing that can save me?! I tried to reach it again, but the door opened widely and Matthew welcome me with his dark aura.

I could not even breathe when our eyes met. My chest pounded so hard when his lips starting to form a curve. He just smirked!

Damn.

What to do now?

"Hi prey, meet the predator." He hunched up and crossed his arms.

"You really can't leave me, huh? That's how much you love me, babe?" He continued. Before he could even walk nearer to me, I immediately took the stick and pointed it to him.

"Go, don’t you ever come nearer to me! I will shot this out to your eye!" I threatened him. But it seemed like I was the one who gave me threats by just looking at me sharply.

He laughed a little and fixed his hair, And I just realized that he was top naked and he had lots of bruises and even bloods scattering on his body and hands. Even his left one is almost closed because of the bump on it. His lips is full of bruises as well. And he is bleeding right now! His shoulder is bleeding!

How come that he is still alive knowing this terrible state? He should be dead!

"Where is Michael?!" I yelled. He sat down. On his right hand, he was holding an electrical saw. I gulped when he lifted it up.

"Well, I should kill him now not until I heard you..." he looked up and acted like he was really thinking. "Ahmm, I just heard something from this room, eh. So I changed my mind when I saw you, babe. I'm gonna kill you first."

I gulped again.

My body is trembling deep within. I can’t fight him. I can’t fight him with this weak body. I already accepted my loss.

I just closed my eyes and let my tears fall. I don't know what to do anymore so I knelt down and cried so hard.

"Please, Matthew. I’m begging you. I have family waiting for me. Please, let me g-go," I stuttered. "Please, I won’t surrender you to the authority. I will let this pass and forget everything that happened her. Even you won’t give me money, j-just.. just fucking let me go."

"Let me... let me live." I continued and shed tears.

"Aww," he sighed. He stood up and walked towards my direction. He raised his saw and plugged it in the nearer stationary. I almost jumped when he started the engine.

I even cried more when he pointed it to me.

"Please... please. Please, parang awa mo na. Huwag mo akong patayin." Tila parang bingi ito dahil ayaw makinig. Pinaglatuloy niya lamang ang kaniyang ginagawa. Ang paglalagari ng kandado.

"You know, I have key. But I just want to let you see this because this will happen to you in any minute from now," he smirked.

"You are really crazy!" I shouted.

"I know. Got it from my family."

"Fuck you all! Burn you to hell!" I shattered when he unlocked it.

He carefully put the saw on the ground and opened the the jail. He is literally looking at me while opening it! He is so creepy! I got goosebumps all over my body when his lips curve and give me a freaking creepy smile.

I took the stick again and pointed it to him. "I won’t have any thoughts to fight with you!” I yelled, trying not to break my voice.

Kinuha niya saw saka pinaandar ito.

"You can't now run from me, sweetie. Can you tell me what's your last word before closing your eyes permanently?" He chuckled and slowly walked towards me.

Umiyak ako kaya mas lalo itong tumawa. I was about to give up but I saw Michael's face from the door. Nabuhayan ako ng loob!

He glanced at me afterwards. Biglang nag slow-motion ito. Then I saw light when he looks at me. His eyes are full of grief and hope at the same time. I cried when he entered slowly and made a quite sign. May malaking palakol itong dala at dahan-dahang lumapit sa likod ni Matthew.

Tinignan ko si Matthew at ngumiti.

"Guess who's gonna die first and win this game?" I asked confidently.

He sarcastically laughed.

"Probably not you--"

"Yes, because it's us."

After what I said, Michael forcefully beaten Matthew's head. He dropped onto the floor and snatched the armas of Matthew Hinampas niya ang ulo ni Matthew nang hinampas hanggang sa sumuka na ito ng dugo. He was about to beat him again but I stopped him.

"Wait!"

He confusedly stopped and looked at me. He hunched up, "What? Don't tell me you'll gonna let this vicious live?" He asked in disbelief. "We're the one who will gonna die, Ashley if--"

I placed my finger on his lips and faced Matthew. "Sshhh," I hushed.

I smiled a little.

"So, can you tell me what's your last word before closing your eyes permanently?" For the last time, I had finally urge to mock him.

But I was shocked when he cried.

"When I die, please lay me down beside Cristina."

Our eyebrows met.

"Why? Do you have feelings for her?" Michael asked unconsciously.

He coughed blood. He took a picture from his wallet then handed it to me. I snatched it from his hand and unfolded it.

I moved backward and then looked at him. Michael took the photo on my hand but he just stared at it not getting the meaning behind it. He doesn't get it. Even I, I don’t know what behind that photo. I know that this is Cristina because I saw her picture when we examined her in her room! Is this... he is... omg no way!

He vomited blood again and slowly he closed his eyes. Before he could ran out of air, he spoke.

"We are really sorry. Killing people make our heart happy. We cannot control it no matter how much we do because it runs in our blood. C-Cristina-- Cristina is my long lost litlle sister."