Day Sixty-Three…
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Dave had been tailing Veronica today. He had no idea that Jane already fixed his problem. With the recordings she had, Dave would be able to clear his name in front of Abigail.
Dave was still feeling devastated. Never had he imagined that he would hurt Abigail's feelings. He kept blaming himself.
"Sigh. I can't focus. I am still thinking about Abi." Dave mumbled to himself. He was riding his motorcycle as he continued following Veronica.
It did not take long when Veronica arrived at someone's apartment. Dave parked a few meters away from the gate. He used binoculars to see whom she was meeting.
"Wait—that guy. He is on the Wanted List." Dave recognized Marco right away. He was a former hitman whom they failed to catch before. "She is connected to this dangerous man."
The two talked for a few minutes before they left the house, bringing Marco's motorcycle. Veronica joined him.
"Where are they going?" Dave frowned. He started to follow them again.
Dave maintained a close distance from them. He was going to catch Marco. He was a fugitive. This was also his chance to know the truth.
"What if Marco was the hitman who shot the parachute of Abigail and Nathan? He is a known hitman in the underground world.
Jane told him everything he knew about Veronica. She told him that Veronica had a motive to kill Abigail since she was obsessed with Nathan. The two stopped in a valley outside Towerville City.
Dave wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation so he tried to move closer to their location. He was searching for a good spot when suddenly someone pointed a gun at his back.
"Who are you? Did the Syphiruz Mafia send you again?" Marco cocked his gun.
Unknown to Dave, Marco already noticed his presence ever since they left his apartment. Because of what happened before, Marco became extra cautious. Chantha was just lucky when she managed to escape from him. But this time, Marco wouldn't let this guy escape.
Dave tried to steal the gun from Marco, but before he could do it, Marco fired at him.
Bang! Bang!
Dave was hit on his left shoulder and chest. Veronica yelled when she heard the gunshot.
"Marco!"
Marco turned to look at her. She was shocked when she saw Dave falling to the ground. He was bleeding.
"What have you done?" Veronica asked Marco, tugging his arm.
"He has been spying on us," Marco justified his action. "I'm just protecting you."
Veronica had conflicting thoughts about it. She shifted her gaze back and forth between Marco and Dave. After a few seconds, Veronica grabbed Marco's hand and dragged him with her.
"Let's go!" She was nervous and scared. She was a doctor but she saw a man bleeding from two gunshot wounds. She should treat him but she couldn't. Besides, she already broke her doctor's golden rule a long time ago when she asked Marco to eliminate Monica and Abigail. Marco could only follow her.
Meanwhile, Dave was already losing consciousness. He coughed some blood. And he stared at the sky. At that certain moment, he could tell that he was going to die. He was too weak to stand up.
The only thing he could think of was Abigail and her charming face. A single tear fell from the corners of his eyes. 'Abi… I'm sorry. I hope you won't cry anymore. I am worthless. I don't deserve you.'
ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm 'If I only have one regret in life… it would be… not staying with you when you badly needed me… the moment I failed to protect you…' Dave could feel that this would be his last breath. The valley was isolated. No other people were passing by. No one would help him. And he knew he wouldn't make it.
Deep down in his heart, he wanted to see Abigail for one last time.
As he stared at the clouds, all he could see was Abigail's face. 'I love you, Abi… please stay happy… even without me…'
"Abi…"
It did not take long before Dave was engulfed with darkness. Abigail's name was the last word he uttered.
Meanwhile, Cherry arrived at the Valley. She had been tracking Dave and Veronica's location. She saw Marco and Veronica running away. She frowned when she noticed the gun Marco was holding.
'Did something happen?' Cherry asked herself as she silently watched the two. Veronica and Marco rode the motorcycle and hurriedly left the area. Cherry contemplated whether to follow them or look for Dave.
"Where is Dave?" Cherry roamed her eyes around the surroundings. She saw another motorcycle that was parked at the feet of the valley. She ran in that direction, searching for Dave.
"Dave?! Are you here?"
To her disappointment, she didn't see any sign of Dave. Was he there? Cherry looked around and continued searching for Dave. She gazed up, wondering if Dave went to the view deck. She climbed the valley.
Cherry jumped in fear when she saw the unconscious Dave, lying on the ground. He was bathing in his own blood. He had gunshot wounds.
"Dave!" Cherry immediately dashed in his direction, checking him. His pulse was weak.
"No! Dave. You can't die here. Abigail will be waiting for you." Cherry tried to stop his bleeding. She called for help. Dave must be rushed to the hospital!
"Damn it! They shot Dave!" Cherry began cursing Veronica and the guy she saw a while ago. After calling for an ambulance, Cherry dialed Jane's number. After a few rings, her call was answered.
"Hello? Have you find Dave?" Jane asked Cherry right away.
"Sis!!! Something bad happened to Dave. He was shot! He has a gunshot wound on his chest and shoulder. His life is in danger. I must bring him to the hospital, asap." Cherry informed Jane with urgency in her voice.
"What is your current location?" Jane couldn't hide the worry in her voice. She could tell that Dave was in grave danger.
"Greenbelt Valley! I will carry him to the highway. I only brought your motorcycle."
"Don't wait for the ambulance. It will be too late." Jane suggested after checking their current location. "Can you drive the motorcycle while carrying him at your back? I will direct you to the nearest hospital."
"Okay, sis. I got it. I will do my best." Cherry reassured her.
"Black Rose… please save him at all costs."
"Yes, Sis!" She used all her strength to carry him.
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