*Chapter 22: Revelation

Lunely's PoV

I... Can't move...

I was stuck and immobilized after I heard what Yusarine said. It was as if something suddenly pierced my heart because I felt a little pain. I clenched my fist to fight my nervousness, as I can see Yusarine crying and pleading. Seriously, it's like I want to slap someone after I heard that.

"The heck, Yusarine ?!" I shouted as if Yusarine is the only person who can hear me shouting. She even continued to cry as I controlled my hands. I don't want to slap her because of that, since she wouldn't deserve anything like that.

"I'm sorry, Sis Lou, I'm sorry!" Yusarine pleaded as I tried to scold her.

"Sorry?! Eh?! What went through your mind and why did you kill Zion?! What did Zion do to you?! Did he touch you? Did he do something wrong? Answer me Yusarine!" I shouted at him again. She cried continuously when Leiro suddenly entered the room.

"Lunely, what happened and why are you crying- wait, Yusarine ?! Are you awake? And why are you crying?" Leiro was shocked when he saw Yusarine crying. I was suddenly angry as he dared to set his foot near to the two of us.

"Brother Lei, please leave us alone first..." I said calmly, as Leiro suddenly became a bit surprised. He looked at Yusarine as I saw his left eyebrow raised a bit.

"But, Lunely, what actually happened-"

"This is connected to our work so you're out of here, brother Lei..." I tried to convince him to come out, but I think it's no use. "This is a girl's talk, Kuya Lei, are you deaf?"

"But Lunely-"

"I SAID GET OUT! Are you really deaf Lei or are you just stubborn huh ?! How many times have I told you that you're out of this conversation so get out!!"

I shouted so loud as I suddenly heard something beeping. A single tear suddenly fell down from Leiro's left eye as I suddenly gasped. Myghad, what did I just do?!

"K-Kuya Lei, I'm sorry, I didn't mean that!"

I tried to explain everything, but Leiro just ended up smiling while wiping his tears. My tears were already dripping that time but Leiro chose to be calm and pretend nothing happened.

"Lunely, relax, okay?" He smiled once again but his monitor still kept on beeping. "If it's way beyond private you should just say so. Don't worry, I'll come out, okay? Sorry for interrupting..." Leiro smiled as he slowly went out when I suddenly grabbed his hand.

"Lunely, don't worry, rest assured that I am not angry. Just, continue your conversation with Yusarine. Just tell me when you need anything and I'll try my best to help." Leiro smiled at me as he looked at my hand.

I don't want to let him go, but his eyes do tell me not to worry. Seriously, what I did really is risky! I almost leveled up his disorder- damn I already forgot that!! Argh... My head hurts!!!

Smooch...

Suddenly, I felt a warm sensation on my forehead. I opened my eyes and I saw Leiro kissing my forehead. For the second time, I felt his love like I always feel whenever I'm with him. My... This made me relaxed.

Leiro slowly pulled his hand away andwalked down from the stairs so I slowly locked the door turned my attention towards Yusarine who was still crying.

"Look, Yusarine, I'm sorry I shouted at you but ... Why did you do that ?! What's wrong with Zion and why did you kill him?!" I tried to stay calm as I asked her about Zion's death.

"I-It was an accident, Sis Lou! After I got angry because of his meanness, he suddenly fell down for no reason ... We tried to deliver him to that hospital, but when we got there the doctor said that He was dead on arrival ... My parents kept on accusing me about it so I ran away from their house... "Yusarine told me everything, but I don't think Professor Seth has a connection here, as I suddenly remembered something.

"Wait a sec ... Let me get this straight? 'Didn't you say earlier that you can't handle your conscience since you killed Zion, and now you're telling me that it was just an accident? Wait, are joking here Yusarine? " I raised my left eyebrow when suddenly Yusarine couldn't speak in her seat.

"B-B-But... Sis Lou-"

"Tell me, this is all just a setup, am I right?" I was directed-to-the-point so that there will be nothing for her to do. Now I can feel Yusarine's hiding something from me.

"Sis Lou-"

"Don't Sis Lou-Sis Lou you monster! Tell me the truth, will you?! Is this all part of Professor Seth's plans?!" Tears started to fall from my eyes once again when I suddenly picked up my cellphone. "If you wouldn't be going to say anything then I'll report you to the police-"

"Okay, okay!!! This is all Professor Seth's plans! He planned to kill Zion by using me as a killer! There, are you happy-"

Slap!

I wasted no more time as I suddenly slapped Yusarine directly on her face, for the reason that she lost its balance and fell back to Leiro's bed. Seriously?! You think I'll be happy because I heard that Yusarine ?!

"You bastard!!! How shameless of you!! After I've considered you a friend, this is what you're going to do to our patients?! Tell me, how many months have you been like this huh? Answer me!" Anger filled my heart again as Yusarine tried to stand from lying down the bed. She's still crying, although she's somehow turning into an honest one.

"T-The day Leiro's brother disappeared. I was chosen to be the replacement because of Liana's death. In the first place I didn't want to accept Professor Seth's offer, but after she promised that he'll double my salary when I kill a teenage boy, I have no choice but to accept it- Sis Lou, that's enough !! "

Yusarine almost cried in pain when I almost slapped her again but she blocked my hand with her arms. I wanted to slap her for good... You're really a great friend Yusarine, so much!

"Do you even hear what you're talking about ?! You look like a criminal! So all this time, we thought you excelled at work as a secretary so your salary is double more than ours, the truth is that's from your murder missions, isn't it? " I almost want to strangle him to end this problem, but I am not that kind of person.

"What an ironically great decision you have, Yusarine! So all this time your brain is just full of money, you bastard!-"

"That's enough Sis Lou!! That's enough!!" Yusarine couldn't stop herself from crying when I felt that she was sorry for what she was doing.

"I don't want this life Sis Lou, I've wanted to leave it for a long time but Prof threatens me to tell my true identity if I don't follow what he wants... I'm scared Sis Lou, I don't want to kill anymore!!"

I just sighed out of disappointment ... My, it's too late when you realize that what you're doing is wrong.

"So what now? Do you have a plans about that?" I asked her, but instead of answering me, she started to warn me about something.

"Sis Lou, I'm begging you... Leave cuz Lei at once."

"Eh?! What kind of random stuff is that ?!" I asked her, but I can feel that she was pretty serious about what she was saying.

"To compensate with everything that I did, I'm gonna tell you something. After I killed Zion, Professor Seth's next target will be someone you don't want to see die in front of you, and the person he's wanted to kill for a long time. And that is... your dearest crush, cuz Leiro. "

My heart ached a bit when I heard that-

"Wait, it can't be!! No, I don't want this to happen! You're just kidding Yus, aren't you?! Say you're just kidding please!!"

"No, Sis Lou, and what's even more painful there, you'll be the one to kill Leiro. We'll be switching places three days from now and I know you don't want that to happen. That's why, I'm begging you, stay away from Leiro, or else, you might not be able to control yourself ... You have to believe me this time!"

I started to cry as Yusarine did the same too. What am I, mad ?! I don't want to do this to my dearest! I can't kill Leiro! And I even if it's requires money, I will never kill Leiro, not in my life!

"But, where am I going Yusarine?! If I leave here, what will happen to Leiro? He needs my attention right now for the next eight hours-"

"I know Sis Lou, don't worry, there are many ways for us to convince cuz Lei. We can make a fake reason why you're leaving or something like that ... And besides, you got your phone right? You can easily contact cuz Lei- that would be a great help.

"Yusarine..."

"Sis Lou, I know it's painful for you to do, but remember it's for your crush's sake. Choose one, Lunely. Leave Lei cuz to protect him or you'll stay here and you'll just see his dead body in front of you ... Oh yes, I told Mark Kian about everything and he understands me. He will come here tomorrow morning to pick us up. I know this hard, but this is for Leiro, Sis Lou. "

"Wait, does Mark Kian know what you're doing?" I tried to change the subject but I couldn't.

"Well, to be honest, yes. But instead of scolding me, he chose to trust my plan. Sis Lou, I want to get everything back. It's okay for me to kill someone else, but killing my own cousin? That is rediculously out of the question. I don't want to ruin your relationship Sis Lou. I vote for you two, if you didn't know. " Yusarine smiled at me as I was a little relieved by what she said.

"So please, let me return the favor, Sis Lou. Let me help you... Like you, I also don't want to lose Leiro just because of this. Now we all now that Professor Seth's a bad guy. That's why, starting this day, we will find a way to end this problem. "

Yes, Yusarine's right. I need to do this not just for myself, but for Leiro as well.

"Okay. I'm on."

"That's the spirit Lou! Our plan will be successful if Leiro will not going to stop us. That's why, we have to leave at exactly five in the morning just as planned." Yusarine told me as she looked at my closet. We should pack your things for now, Sis Lou. I'm sure that Leiro's not here so we can do it. "

"Yes. That would be a good start. But let me check if Leiro is still on the first floor of the mansion." I smiled as Yusarine just nodded and lied down for a bit.

I slowly left the room and headed to the first floor but I noticed that Leiro was not there. I tried asking the maids but they said they didn't see Leiro. Luh, did something happened to him? I remember what happened and I know, that really broke his heart...

"Are you looking for Sir Lei, Ma'am Lou?" Suddenly Manang Fae sneaked behind me causing me to jump with nervousness.

"Manang Fae! You're scaring me!!!" I told her as she laughed a little.

"I'm sorry, ma'am Lou. But Leiro told me he's going somewhere today. He's supposed to go shopping, I think."

Wait a sec, shopping?

That's a bit odd.

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