chapter 3

[CHAPTER 3]

"Ohhh." someone said.

Because of the shock when Josh suddenly came in. I immediately made arrangements.

I also avoided looking because Josh's eyes seemed to mean something. Can this man be an issue?

"What do you need Perkins?" he said coolly when he was by my side.

he turned to his boss.

"Everything is ready Mr. Clinton."

Clinton? So his surname is Clinton. Sounds interesting huh?

"Alright. We gotta go." he responded and led Josh to leave. Josh smiled at me. And he was about to say something but;

"Come on Perkins," Clinton said angrily.

Josh smiled at me again then turned back & followed his boss.

Where are they going?

And how about me?

Will they leave me here alone?

"Hey..." I shouted but I saw them coming down the stairs.

I ran to greet them but suddenly the door closed so that was the end. I bumped into it. I closed my eyes and rubbed my forehead.

"Shit..."

But I ignored it. I swiped my palm directly to get out of his office. it opened immediately. I ran as fast as I can. But I didn't see anything in the living room. I ran to the kitchen but there was nothing there either.

I ran to the main door when I heard the noise of the cars leaving.

Oh fuck!

I just sat on the floor when I saw that they had disappeared from my sight. Obviously they had already gone out of the gate. Then, the two men hurriedly closed the big gate.

Oh, I have someone else with me.

Fuck, I must be more careful. I am alone here inside his mansion with his bodyguards outside.

I went inside. And closed the door. I leaned and closed my eyes there. But I jumped in shock when someone spoke.

"Are you okay ma'am?" male voice.

A young man about my age appeared from the front. I can be sure that this one is Clinton's staff because of what he is wearing.

I was able to fix it and answered him.

"Uh-yeah."

"Why is your forehead red? Come let's treat it." he said and took my hand.

I immediately took it back saying;

"Uh-no.no.Don't.I can handle it."

"Boss left you with me. Vance by the way." he said and held out his hand.

I looked at that for a few seconds. And then my OA² was realized.

fix yourself Abi. Don't act. The person is already being kind.

He scratched his head because maybe I didn't accept it. He seemed embarrassed.

I smiled raw and took his hand and shook hands.

"I'm Abigail."

later he also smiled from surprise when I took his hand myself.

I doubt they are the same as this murderer but I felt that he can't harm me. And one more thing, he is not scary to look at. As he looks so charming. Abi, stop. Gosh, what are you thinking about? you.

I was the first to withdraw my hand.

"Alright." I just said.

"Okay. Just call me if you ever need something," he said.

I smiled and ran up the stairs. I went straight to Clinton's room.

I lay on the bed and mentally processed what happened.

I need to make a plan and investigate & find information of what they really are. What organization they build. As of now, I need to act like dumb and make them believe that I don't know anything, that I'm innocent.

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I woke up to the sound of a car coming. I turned around and looked at the clock.

Gosh, I just slept for almost 5 hours.

It's already 3:35 pm in the afternoon.

And they are here. I didn't even realize that I fell asleep thinking earlier.

I stood up and went straight to the bathroom to wash my face. I felt like I was going to pee so I used the first cubicle. The shower room is next to it.

I was in the middle of peeing when suddenly there was a sound of running water from the shower.

so I stood up and seemed to lose my urge to urinate in shock and nervousness. They just arrived?

Is there someone? Who uses it?

I immediately came out of the cubicle and looked at the shower room. The water was still running and it looked like someone was taking a shower.

but, no hey. I heard the horns of the cars earlier.

Can't it? Is this a Haunted Mansion? Maybe some stray souls live here or maybe Clinton just bought it? It is also possible that the owner died in this mansion.

My knees were shaking. But I had the courage to hold the door knob. And even though my hand was shaking, I slowly opened the shower room door. My eyes widened when I was exposed.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh." I shouted and covered my eyes.

"Ahhhhh..oh Shit." he said confused while grabbing the towel from the side.

Lord, let the earth swallow me please. Gosh, what I saw was terrible.

I just saw his back. I could clearly see the size of his body in the back. And his ass and so on down there. It's really argh. Like OH MY GOD!

"Fuck! what are you doing? " he said angrily.

I slowly opened my eyes. He was now covered with a white towel and I looked at him in wonder.

"Gosh." I just said.

"Why did you open the door? Are you choking?"

My jaw dropped at what he said.

"Wow-The thickness..."

"Did you open it?"

"I don't know that there is someone." I reasoned out.

"Fucking lies. How you fucking don't know when you can hear from the outside the water from the shower." he said annoyed.

"I don't know if you showered or if there is a stray soul in your mansion. I don't know that you went home first. I just woke up by the noise of the cars. I thought you had just arrived."

"And besides. It's not a big deal." I added.

"Not a big deal? Well, if you could shout earlier. You would have swallowed a microphone..

"I'm just shocked."

"Shocked of my hotness?" he said with a smirk.

I was in pain and confronted him.

"Conceited... Duh..I was just surprised that there was someone there. But I was embarrassed that your ugly ass showed me." I said as if disgusted and smiled.

You are here Mr. Clinton.

"And there's one more naked man I've seen. And it looks like you're the ugliest of all." I promised with a smile before turning away.

I heard his cheap words before I closed the door.

I leaned on it.

Gosh, Abi.

later on, he also came out. But I didn't bother to take a glance at him.

I left the room and went to the kitchen. There was no one there but there were foods prepared on the dining table. I quickly sat down and opened the pizza.

Where are they Josh?

I looked up when someone sat in front of me. He immediately took a slice of pizza and bit into it.

I was stunned because I could already imagine how hot he was when he took a bite, like he was a commercial endorser of pizza.

he noticed that there was catsup on the lower side of his lower lip. He wiped it with his pointer finger after licking the finger.

Gosh, why does he look so seductive?

He's enticing.

I didn't realize that I was biting my lip.

"What are you doing?"

I shook my head and looked at him.

"Nothing. You're saying that. Just eat."

I just stood up as he stood up and walked away.

"Hey where are you going?"

It didn't even bother to turn around, it just continued walking.

What the heck? Why he's acting like dumb.

I couldn't stop myself from standing up in annoyance. I was about to chase him but something stopped me.

If he leaves again now. This is the right time to run away from the mansion.

I took another slice of pizza. And walked like it was normal and nothing was planned.

I thought that when he left the kitchen earlier, he would go straight to where he was going. But that's how disappointed I was when I saw him sitting in front of the living room while doing something on his laptop. I just went straight to the room and thought of a plan.

when it got dark I was sleeping when I heard him come in. I peeked at him under the comforter. He took a business suit and went out afterwards. I sat on the bed and just grinned.

It's time.

I watched Clinton's car leaving from here on the terrace. when he got away, I quickly went back inside his room and put on my old pants. I ran to the terrace after that. He was gone so he couldn't hear my noises in his room. The only problem now is how I can escape his scattered onespersonnel.

man

character

hanger-on

henchman

personage

subject

subordinate

underling

people

As I managed to escape, I put my feet on the railings and was ready to get down from here.

But I fell to the floor in shock when his glass sliding window suddenly broke.

How did that happen? Can the wind break it? Or maybe someone threw a stone?

Who did that?

from thinking of possible reasons I screamed and covered my ears when I heard someone shooting.

What's happening?

I slowly crawled on the floor. I saw Clinton enter the terrace and he pulled out a gun and shot wherever the enemy was.

I need to get into his room before I get hit by it.

I quickly got up and ran inside. But my eyes widened when Clinton ran and jumped on me. So the ending I fell on the side again and he was on top of me but his hand was resting on the floor .

he cursed when he heard the sound of approaching cars. We looked at each other.

"Are you going to kill yourself?" he said, shaking and seemingly furious. I swallowed.

"I don't have a plan for what you're saying. But can you get out of my lap. You're a big person. Ahhhh.." I said annoyed and closed my eyes in pain.

He looked at our position and was stunned for a moment. He quickly stood up and looked around. He faced me then he extended his hand. I looked at it.

"Let's go."

I slowly reached out for his hand. I didn't struggle anymore because he pulled me.

Here again I feel like I'm floating on cloud nine. The moment he held my hand, I felt like I'll be safe and sound.

when he let go of my hand. I screamed suddenly when I lost my balance.

"Ahhhhh..."

I thought I was going to fall to the floor again. But I didn't think he would quickly grab me by the waist and pull me towards him with his strong hand.

My face bumped into his handsome body. I was still stunned at that moment.

I can clearly see his crystal blue eyes. It looks beautiful and suits his handsome face. He's very appealing. I think everything about him is perfect. Wherever you look at, it screams perfection.

i was totally shocked when he suddenly turned me around and smiled at me very sweetly. And a gunshot echoed all around. My eyes almost watered at what I saw.

What's happening?

He flinched and gasped when the bullet hit his back.

I was stunned and didn't know what to do. It was as if I had suddenly become a statue. I don't what to say & what to do. I am damn speechless. I was unfortunately mentally blocked.

I was only able to move when his hands on my waist lost their strength.

he slowly let go and fell to the floor.

He gave his life to someone like me that was just an intruder. He don't know me and he did sacrifice his damn life for Pete's sake to protect me.

"CLINTON."

"CLINTON."

"CLINTON." I shouted and shook his shoulder.

I also touched his face.

"HELP."

"HELP."

"Hey, No. no. Don't close your eyes. No. no. HELP." I said and shouted.

I shuddered in fear when I saw her white sleeveless dress was turning the color of blood.

I cried because of the conscience and fear of what happened.

I heard someone running towards us.

"Oh My God! Liam." The girl with red hair was shocked and covered her mouth.

"Oh Damn!" said a man.

"Shit!" Josh said.

They quickly lifted Clinton and brought him into his room.

The woman with them was shouting while talking to someone on the phone.

"Which of the medical team we need now is something you don't understand. It's now." I heard him say.

I followed them. They laid Clinton on his bed. The three of them are now busy fiddling with their cellphones. While I was just standing here on the side. I watched them and the pitiful Clinton.

The woman was holding her head and walking like she was out of her mind.

"My God. How could this be happening?"he said in disbelief.

"We have to get the bullet out of his back." the guy said.

"We ran out of time." Josh said.

My ears and my whole soul were touched.

"Let's take him to the hospital." I finally spoke.

They turned to me at the same time.

"No, we can't do that. Liam's condition is critical. Maybe we haven't reached the hospital yet. He's already dead," answered the woman.

"So what are we going to do now. We'll leave him in that situation and wait for him to die." I said annoyed.

"The medical team is coming," said the woman who had just entered.

"But his blood continues to flow." said the red haired woman panicking.

I swallowed and looked for a medical kit.

when I saw this, I immediately attended to Clinton who was unconscious and in critical condition.

I immediately took out the contents of the medical kit and looked for the necessary items.

"Hey, what are you doing?" replied the red hair in frustration.

I didn't pay attention to him nor did I bother to look at him and answer him.

I tried to unbotton him but I was stopped when red hair pushed me.

"Do you know what you are doing? Wait, who are you?" he answered annoyed.

I'm getting annoyed with people's chatter. But I'm just holding back and extending my patience.

"We badly need to get the bullet out of his body before things get worst. I am a nursing student so I will do it." I said calmly and passed him before I could start.

"Wa-wait what? you're just a student? Yet, you are acting like a hero? For Pete's sake, our friend's life was discussed here. So don't be a star." red hair said.

"At least I'm trying my best to help. Yes, it maybe risky. But we should give a try. before his condition becomes more critical. "I'm also annoyed, I said.

"But what if you'll do it wrong huh? Can you afford seeing him gone just because you insist to do it even without asking yourself if you can do it the way it should be done?" another girl said.

somehow there is a point soya but I've studied for years on this course. There's no way I can't do it. I took a deep breath.

"Just trust me." I said firmly then turned back to proceed on what I must do.

the boys help me to undress his top. Red hair just pulled out his hair while the other girl bit her nail.

I also ordered them to lay Clinton down. I immediately applied betadine to the wound and took a bandage then directly press against the wound using the palm of my hand. I continued for about a minute even though I was sweating nervously as the bleeding does not stop. I trembled with fear but I stay on focus. I've decided to check the location of the wound and start re-positioning myself.i added a new bandages over the old.Without removing the bandages though it becomes soaked.I waited for a couple of minutes before applying the gauze to the wound when I make sure that the bleeding subsides.I wrap it around the wound to apply pressure . but not that tightly so that it can't lose circulation or feeling in his extremities.

I didn't put clothes on him but I covered him with the comforter so that he doesn't get cold.

Right after me, the door opened and the medical team entered.

"You did a good job hija." one of them said. I just nodded. All I did was stop the bleeding.

While they were all busy focusing on Clinton when the medical team treated her.

I walked away from there and went to the dining room. I drank water and was dumbfounded as I recalled the events.

I spent maybe more than 40 minutes there, when a woman named Marga came to me and said hello. He also apologized for what he said earlier.

I went back upstairs and it looked like the medical team had just finished treating Clinton.

Clinton's friends are talking seriously. I just watched them while Josh was next to me on the couch.

"Are you okay?" I just nodded.

When the medical team said goodbye, they thanked him. I stood up with a realization.

I think this is the best time to get away from this place.

It's time, Abi. While Clinton is still unconscious.

I will take the opportunity to escape from here.

Before I walked away. I took a look at him.

I quickly walked out of the room. But I feel guilty in every step I take. Am I really going to leave without even saying thank you?

"Abi, where are you going?"

Josh stopped talking. I closed my eyes and thought of an answer.

I calmly turned and looked at him seriously.

"I'm just on the bottom." I lied here.

He nodded so I continued to exit.

I sighed and hurried down the stairs.

I opened the main door without hesitation. I ran towards the big gate but I stopped when I saw many men in black guarding the gate.

I swallowed and took a deep breath before deciding to continue walking.

I was just getting closer when their attention turned to me.

Before I got to the gate, I was stopped by someone with big arms and body. His aura was scary with so many tattoos and weapons.

"Where are you going?"

I suddenly felt cold but I thought of an alibi.

"I was the one who was ordered to buy a ga mot for Mr. Clinton."

He and his companions looked at each other.

Will I be fined?

My knees were shaking with nervousness.

I thought I was going to be killed. But I was relieved when he ordered someone to open the big gate.

I immediately went out and turned around the mansion.

Thanks for saving my life Clinton. But I need to get away from you & this situation. Entering your mansion is a big mistake. I'm only ruining myself even more.

I waited for the gate to be closed before running as fast as I could. Good thing there are solar lights on the road. I panted from exhaustion and stopped. I'm far away from the mansion. I have also passed a few houses. this place is really hidden, the houses are not rich but made of wood and bamboo.

Why did Clinton think of building a mansion in a hidden place?

I stopped at a waiting shed and prayed that a car would pass by. because I saw the rice crossroad so there is a high possibility that someone will come or pass from the 4 road lanes. I didn't make a mistake because there were only a few people there but there were passengers so I stayed there.

more than two hours passed when I left the mansion. I was revived when I saw a taxi coming. I didn't notice which road lane it came from because I looked up at the notes scattered in the sky.

I immediately waved and walked on the side of the road because it might not see me. By God's mercy it stopped. I immediately opened the backseat and got inside.

"At the bus terminal Manong." I said while looking behind.

I can't go back to the apartment. I need to go away and hide.

I was biting my nails trying to figure out what to do.

We have passed the bridge where I jumped. I've come a long way and even reached Clinton territory. I was relieved when Manong Driver did not go to my apartment but the other road to the bus terminal. Later I was alarmed when I noticed the car turning. So I turned to Manong. I know the trip to the bus terminal is straight, so why did you take a different route?

"Manon-"

Why does he seem familiar?

Why is he wearing a cap?

But it's impossible. I'm just hallucinating.

I shook my head.

"Man, I said there's a bus terminal, not somewhere? Which way is that?"I snorted hostilely here.

When I looked in the mirror above, he looked right at me. That's how surprised I was and my eyes widened at who he was.

"Cl-li-clinton?" I stammered.

"Wh-how--?"

He smirked making my hair stand up.

"I told you already. There's no stupid rat that can run away & escape. After being caught by a wise cat." he said playfully while looking in the mirror and continued driving.

This can't be happening. I need to get out of here.

I quickly grabbed the door knob of the car to open it.

"Ahhhhh." I screamed in shock when he suddenly started running.

I almost fell down where he was sitting in front of me. I was holding my chest in fear.

What the hell, he thinks he's doing?

"What! stop the car. We're going to crash, what? Are you listening?" I replied angrily to him.

He suddenly stopped the car causing me to fall again. I turned to him and gave him a bad look.

"If you want to kill yourself. Don't make me feel sorry for you." I said.

I immediately kicked the backseat door and jumped. I rolled on the road.

I've done it once. And it's impossible for me to do it again.

I immediately got up from lying down and started running. It doesn't matter how much my whole body hurts. The important thing is to get rid of that man and run away.

We are here in the city so there are many buildings and people around. it would be difficult for him to follow me because I immediately ran into people buying street foods. I acted normal and didn't bother to look back.