Redon

Chapter 8

Sayra

Today is the day. I looked down at my orange shirt and sighed as I accept my fate. I guess it'll be easier inside the precinct than spending the rest of my life under Lupo's orders.

I looked at the police officers that's with us inside the vehicle. They're armed and I'm wearing handcuffs with the other prisoners . I heard that we'll be transferred to the main precinct which is known to be full of dangerous people. Obviously it'll be full of criminals, it's a precinct, I sarcastically said to myself as I try to calm myself.

This is for the better, I thought as the vehicle moves . I hope that Kyla's doing good at this moment and I hope that she never find out about what happened to me. It's all because of my stupidity and impulsiveness that's why I'm here right now.

I guess freedom is impossible for me, I should be happy that I managed to get away from Lupo.

I quickly came back to the reality when the vehicle suddenly stopped causing a loud screeching sound . My heart started to beat faster in nervousness and my eyes roamed around the place.

" What's happening?" The police officer asked the driver and the other officers told us to stay on our place.

I gulped hardly as I had a sudden gut feeling. It's Lupo, I thought as fear starts to scatter throughout my whole body.

Shit, don't tell me he wants to get me back?

I shrieked loudly when gunshots echoed throughout the area.

" f**k, get down " the police beside me shouted and then quickly pulled me down. The other prisoners are shivering in fear because of the ambush .

I can't hear anything because of the loud gunshots . The officers are shooting back while some are calling for back ups. They quickly went out and surrounded the vehicle, protecting the prisoners from the attackers .

I gulped hardly as I look at the chains and handcuffs on my hand. If it's Lupo then I'd rather die than go back to that place. I quickly forced my whole body to pull out from the chains but it's not working.

I gulped hardly as tears are streaming quietly on my face. I don't want to go back there, I hate that place. The other prisoners are also panicking but I'm unable to comprehend anything else . The only thing that's on my mind is my desire to ran away from him.

My eyes widened in shock when one of the prisoners fell on the ground . Her eyes are still open and she's looking directly at me. She coughed loudly with blood dripping from her forehead. I froze on the spot as I look at her breath hardly while fighting for her life. I felt my body shivering in fear as she stopped moving . Her eyes are wide open as if she's staring deeply inside me.

My hands are trembling as I try to reach her.

" N-No " I whispered under my breath as tears flowing from my eyes. Her dead body is right in front of me . I tried to crawl while trembling not minding the gunshots that's flying throughout the place.

I gasped loudly when something hit me on my shoulder and chest . My body fell on the ground because of the impact but I kept my eyes looking at her.

I stared at her lifeless body as my memories suddenly flooded my mind. My eyes are full of tears as I realized that she's the lady who's arrested for stealing food in the supermarket. She's just like me.

I cried loudly as I can hear her voice while she's talking about her child. I never said anything to her but I heard everything, I heard her stories.

I forcefully grabbed my shoulder as I put pressure on it. I harshly punched my wound , hoping that it'll take away the pain. I can see the other prisoners passing out on the ground because of their wounds .

I laughed bitterly as I feel the blood coming out from my mouth. My vision is blurry as I stare intently at the roof of the vehicle.

I raised my hand and reached out as I imagine Kyla's smiling face . All I want is freedom with her.

The gunshots stopped but I can feel that my body's slowly giving up. I chuckled lightly as my delusions slowly keeps on looking more real. Maybe I'm dying, I thought and then laughed but choked because of blood inside my mouth.

The bullet must've hit a critical spot but it's fine. At least my sufferings will end by this day.

I tried to caress Kyla's face with a faint smile on my face. Lupo doesn't want to take me back, he wants to get rid of me. I smiled at that realization and felt at ease despite of my wounds .

" I'm free, I'm finally free " I whispered with my arms reaching out. A fast bullet suddenly hit my arm that caused it to lose strength but I didn't feel anything, I'm numb.

I tried to look down and saw blood dripping from my arm. I inhaled for the last time as my eyelids slowly closed on their own until the darkness embraced me.

Redon

I raised my eyebrows when my lawyer came back to my office empty handed.

" Where is she?" I asked and looked around him. My eyebrows knotted in confusion and clicked my tongue in annoyance.

" Uh Mr Ivanov, they already left the station when I arrived -"

" Then you should've waited at the main precinct?" I cut him off and looked at him seriously.

If only I can go there in person but I can't. That's why I gave him this job but he didn't do it properly.

" -but sir "

" No buts, go back there and get her out for me" I said shaking my head and sat back on my chair to test the game we will launch .

Everything's working fine on my game, I like the graphics and the story line. It's perfect and I'm pretty sure that I'll make lots of money for this. Miguel already learned his lesson and I'm sure he won't do anything bad for a few months.

" That's impossible because Miss Sayra Miguel is currently in ICU " he stated that caused me to stop from moving my mouse.

I looked at him for a few seconds as my eyebrows slowly knotted in total confusion.

" Huh? " I muttered and stood up to walk towards him.

" What the f**k are you saying dude?" I asked him in informal way because of shock.

" The prisoner transport vehicle got ambushed around 9:36 am in the intersection of NLEX at Palayan City , Nueva Ecija- " I raised my hand to stop him from talking as I look down to think.

For f*****g sake, an ambush? This is a very bold move, It's day time and in that place too.

" Hmm, we can't be involved in this situation, that'll be too risky for me " I said and then stared at him intently.

" How is she though?" I asked him .

" She's currently in ICU, she got shot three times, one on her chest, shoulder and right arm " he reported making me grunt in frustration.

Damn, why is she always in a dangerous situation. My eyes widened when an idea popped up in my mind.

I quickly dialed Bonito's number but he's not answering it.

" f**k , why is he not answering?" I hissed under my breath.

" Did someone died?" I asked my lawyer.

" Yes, four prisoners died due to the shooting incident and two prisoners survived but is currently in a dangerous situation " he said. I nodded my head, so Sayra and another one survived.

But why an ambush though?

" Did someone escaped?" I asked again but my lawyer shook his head.

" No, based on the undergoing investigation, the intention might be to kill everyone inside the vehicle " he answered making me bit my lower lip.

This is a mysterious case, I thought as her face flashes on my mind.

" I'll call you when I need you, " I said and he nodded his head before he left the room.

Ugh, I badly want to meet her again but how can I? This is a very serious and dangerous situation, I'll be risking my identity and safety if I keep on pushing what I want.

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