Bloody Hands

I'll Tell You The Truth, But Never Goodbye

All right, now it's just me and a bunch of guys in the building. I feel hesitant to go near there, they seem evil. If I want to know what's going on, I have to go there. I slowly approached the building and suddenly heard a scream from inside the building. I think they're torturing that man. I peeked out from the hole, a man with his hands tied lay with his whole body bleeding. Near the man a man stood, the man turned around and it was Harry Oswald. Behind Harry Oswald stood someone I didn't expect to be here at all, Kevin. Wait, that's really Kevin and he's with Harry Oswald.

"Seems like he didn't know" Kevin said.

"Then kill him" Oswald said.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"But he didn't know anything"

"Kill him"

"Okay"

Kevin shot the man in the head. Oswald smiled and put his arm around Kevin.

"Good job, my son" Oswald said.

Wait, what? Son, Kevin is Oswald son? What the hell. Wait, he said his last name was Ross, so he lied. Oh my gosh. That's why Oswald asked me to stay away from his, Kevin is his son and I am close to Kevin. Oh no, and Gwen knew about this too, but she didn't want to tell me. Kevin didn't answer my calls because of this. How could he lie to me? And how stupid I was to believe everything he said, you i***t.

I got back in the car and immediately left. How could I believe him?! He lied about who he was, he wasn't just a section chief, he was Oswald's son. Why can I be so stupid. What am I going to do now, there's no way I could hurt Kevin. I can't do that, I feel so stupid.

The next day I met Gwen, she was sitting reading a book, I sat beside her.

"I know everything" I said.

"What you know?" Gwen asked.

"About Kevin, he was Oswald son, right"

"Well, you know"

"I know, and you know first. And you didn't tell me"

"I want to tell you, but it's hard. For the first time I saw you fell in love, even he was the wrong person"

"Don't worry, I'm not heartbroken. But I was annoyed, because I got to know from someone I didn't know. I saw it last night and it really surprised me. I don't expect"

"It's okay, I always here for you"

"Thanks. I don't know how I will see him after this, after what he did, stupidly I believe in Kevin. Why didn't you tell me when he came that time?"

"He wanted to meet you but I pulled him away and asked him to tell you the truth, he said he couldn't and he left. You remember when I was doing scouting Harry Oswald's house, I saw him coming and he was very close to Maya Oswald, I was shocked and then he called Maya, mom. Then you came back and said you were going to hurt Harry Oswald's son, I was starting to wonder how I was going to tell you. But look on the bright side, I am close to the son of your enemy and that gives you the opportunity to take revenge at any time"

"No I can't do that"

"Why not? You never admit that you are in love with him, and if you really are not in love with him then you can use your closeness as an opportunity"

"Hell no. I won't do that, I can't be that evil"

"You can't be that evil to him"

"It's not like that"

"I'm mad at him and myself. You're i***t, you trust someone when you know you can't"

"You're not i***t, you just careless"

"I'm gonna block his number"

"Are you sure?"

"I already did"

"Okay, good. You can't be with a liar"

"Yes, he was a liar, and he acts like he's just a humble person but that girl comes to hug him and kiss his cheek"

"What?!"

"Yes!"

"Okay, I don't know what to say. Just stay away from him"

After class, I immediately went home. In the parking lot I met Kevin. I didn't want to talk to him so I just ignored him and walked away. He called me and took my hand.

"Sharon, what happened?" he asked.

"Get your hands off" I said.

"What happened? Why you angry?"

"I don't have time to talk to you"

"Why? Tell me what happened?"

"Stay away from me"

I walk away, he pulled my hand.

"Let me go!" I said.

"Is it because I didn't answer your phone yesterday? I apologize. Yesterday I was so busy I forgot to tell you" he said

"I don't care about that"

"So, tell me what happened"

"Your lie, that's what happened"

"What?!"

I walk away.

"Sharon, wait. I don't understand, I'm not lying to you" he said.

"Oh, really. So you are Kevin Ross or Kevin Oswald?"

"What?"

"What. That's all you can say? Are you surprised? You said you were busy working, is killing people in the middle of the night also included"

"Look, Sharon you missundrstood"

"I'm not blind Kevin, I see everything"

"I don't mean to lie, I didn't know my dad hated you. When I found out that, I had no other choice but to lie"

"It still doesn't justify what you did"

"I'm so sorry"

I walked away, Kevin pulled my hand back.

"Let me go!" I said.

"Please, listen to me" he said.

"f**k your explanation. Get the hell away your hand"

"I didn't mean it"

"Let me go!"

Ben came over to me.

"What happened here? Are you okay?" Ben asked.

"Who the hell are you?" Kevin said.

"Enough with this" I said.

"Sharon, please" Kevin said.

"Let her go, man" Ben said.

"Mind your own business" Kevin said.

"Go away, Kevin!" I said.

"Please listen to me" Kevin said.

"If you don't want to go, I will go" I said.

"You misunderstood, it's not what you think" Kevin said.

"Let me go!" I said.

"I won't" Kevin said.

Keven gripped my hand tighter.

"You will" I said.

I pushed Kevin away. Kevin approached but Ben blocked him.

"Stay away from her" Ben said.

"No one can stop me" Kevin said.

"Go away Kevin!" I said

"Can you listen to me!" Kevin said.

"It's clear" I said.

"Can you just go away" Ben said.

"Shut your mouth" Kevin said.

"Go away" I said.

"You hear what she said" Ben said.

"Shut up!" Kevin said.

Kevin punched Ben. Ben replied to Kevin.

"Stop it!" I said.

Steven ran over to break them up, followed by Jordan, Max, Lily, and Alexa.

"Stop it guys, you're not a high school kid who solves everything just by fighting" Steven said.

"What happened here?" Max asked.

"I don't know what your problem is, but can we talk about everything" Alexa said.

"Get away" I said.

Kevin looked at me and walked away.

"Are you okay?" Ben asked.

"I'm fine. And you?" I asked.

"It's okay" Ben said.

"What happened?" Lily asked.

"Is he your ex?" Alexa asked.

"I think he was the one who had a fight with Gwen" Steven said.

"Yeah, he is" I said.

"Oh my gosh" Steven said.

"Why?" I asked.

"He threatened Gwen several times" Steven said.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes" Steven said.

"I gotta go, see you tomorrow" I said.

I'm leaving right away. How dare he threaten my best friend, he really tested my patience. I will make him pay for all this. I got home and immediately called Gwen.

"Gwen" I said.

"What happened? You sounds angry" Gwen said.

"Why don't you tell me what Kevin said?"

"Calm down, I don't care about what he said"

"I care, he threatens you, and he makes a fuss. I'm getting annoyed now"

"Alright, you're pissed off because of him, calm down a bit just pretend he's just as crazy as his dad"

"Easy to say, you don't know that Kevin and Ben fight in the parking lot"

"What you say? Ben Smith? You mean Benjamin Smith?"

"Yes"

"What? How?"

"I don't know, he suddenly appeared out of nowhere"

"Wow, that so dramatic, right?"

"Yes"

"He didn't do anything to you?"

"No, I'm fine"

"Good"

"I need rest, I'll call you later"

"Okay. Bye"

"Bye"

I cleaned myself up and then rested. I'm still thinking about how Kevin could have killed that guy, I never imagined he could do all that. Maybe I've been wrong all this time, how can I trust someone I've only known for 5 months. This is ridiculous.

After dinner I finished some homework and read some of the files Zoe sent me. There are many things I have to do. I was so sleepy. I have finished all my homework and read some files, I was very sleepy and didn't finish reading the files, I decided to sleep.

The next day, today I will spend my time relaxing and enjoying this sunny day. Charlie came to me and handed me a box of chocolates, there was a small note on the top of the box. Sorry for yesterday, we need to talk. I don't care, I've seen it all.

"Return to sender" I said.

"Are you sure?" Charlie asked.

"Yes"

Charlie turned and left. I think everything is clear, I don't need any further explanation. Soon Charlie came back and said someone was waiting for me outside. I came out and it was Kevin.

"What you want?" I asked.

"You, you are all I want" he said.

"I don't want to hear your bullshit, it's better if you go. I bet your dad doesn't like this"

"Of course, but I don't care"

"Me too, if only you had told me from the start. Maybe we can dodge that gunfight, maybe you shouldn't cause that fuss"

"I'm sorry about yesterday"

"Okay"

"Okay?"

"What should I say? You changed instantly, you're not the Kevin I know"

"I'm sorry, I got a little carried away yesterday. I wonder if your arm is okay"

"I'm fine, now you can go"

"I didn't mean to do any of that. I really didn't want to lie to you, but when my dad asked me to stay away from you and said you were a threat, I don't know what to do, so I lied to you"

"Yes, I am a threat to your father and he repeatedly tried to kill me, so think again before you decide to approach me"

"I don't care about him, he may be my father but we are not close enough"

"Are you done? Can you go now"

"You're mad, I know that. Me too, I never chose him to be my father"

"It's a destiny you have to bear. We can't be together, you and I can't be together"

"And I don't care, we have a chance if you want"

"You insane"

"Say what you wanna say, nothing will stop me"

"You have to go before I make you regret you came here"

"Okay. Okay, but I'll be back for you"

He looked at me and left. I asked Charlie not to let him be here anymore. I don't want to see him for now, it's better if I stay away from him for a few days because it seems he has problems controlling his emotions and it's very obvious. I went back inside and called Gwen to come over if she had time. In 20 minutes Gwen came.

"He comes here and says that he doesn't care about his father?" Gwen said.

"Yes. I think he getting crazy" I said.

"He got obsession with you"

"I wish not"

"That's so clear"

"I don't care, and I'll show him that he should stay away from me. He should think about his father, I don't want to risk my life just for him"

"You have to be careful with him, he could do something dangerous. A lot of people are like that and they end up harming someone they obsess over"

"That's not what I'm afraid of, I might be able to keep myself away from him but what if he starts pulling other people into this problem or harming them, that's what I'm afraid of"

"You have to take care of yourself first, you are the main target. If not him maybe his father will hurt you"

"You know, I've been trying really hard to keep myself away from trouble, but it's like trouble keeps coming around me"

"I know, troubles gonna follow where you go"

"It doesn't help"

"What should I say?"

"Nothing"

By late afternoon Gwen came home, and I came back alone. I thought back to Kevin, maybe he was right it wasn't his choice to have a father like Harry Oswald but he was still wrong for choosing to lie. I guess I'm lost in my thoughts again. Why do I always doubt myself, don't think about him, he started to show another side of him which is clearly bad. He's dangerous and I need to stay away from him.

The next day, I went to the mall. I bought some clothes, I was about to go home but someone approached me when I turned around a woman was standing behind me and looking at me with a smile. I realized she was Maha Oswald, wife of Hary Oswald. I was surprised, I'm sure he knew I had a little conflict with his husband. What the hell is this.

"Can we talk?" Maya asked.

"Sure" I said.

Maya took me to a cafe, she sat in front of me. A waiter brought our coffee order. She took a sip of the coffe.

"So, Sharon Marie Renaldi Johnson, I hear a lot about you. About how you pissed my husband off and made my son fall in love. They both tell you in different ways of course. I didn't realize that the girl I saw at the spa was you, you're so smart I didn't expect you to do that" Maya said.

"I don't know if it's a compliment or an insult" I said.

"That's a compliment. Also, I want to thank you for sharing a photo of Oswald and the girl. You did very well"

"You're welcome"

"I waited long enough for someone to want to destroy her, like you did, it destroyed her relationship with her son, which was already fractured"

"Are you happy with what I do?"

"Yes. I hate him so much and I waited for time to destroy it, then you showed up and finished half of my work. I am very happy"

"You hate him?"

"Yeah, I used to love him so much, I would do anything for him, but everything changed when he started to get close to his secretary. Since then I hated him, I was planning to leave him and take Kevin with me, but he started threatening me because he didn't want to lose his reputation and I had no other choice. But now I don't have to worry about that because it's clear that his reputation is slowly starting to crumble because of you"

"So you came to me to thank you for ruining your husband's life?"

"Yes"

"Wait, you're not mad? I mean, doesn't that affect your life too?"

"Yeah, but people started to see me as a woman who was hurt and started hating Harry"

Wait, this is getting interesting, is she thanking me for ruining her husband's life? Am I the only one who finds this weird, because for the first time I've seen someone happy when their loved one is broken.

"Wait? Are you sure?" I said.

"Yes. Look, I like how you manage everything even if it's a little sloppy because you're so easy to find, maybe you can ruin someone's life better in the future" she said.

"Are you joking?"

"No, I'm very serious. I have to go, maybe we can talk later, see you again"

She leave her name card and left. Not something I was expecting, but it definitely showed Harry Oswald was in danger. One of the lessons I learned from my parents was don't mess around with an upset wife, it's not going to end well. I tried to process what had just happened as I walked home.

Monday morning, I'm one of those people who hate mondays, I even have a t-shirt that says I hate mondays. I arrived and met Gwen, after a little chat with her, she left. I walked to class and Ben came up to me.

"Morning, Sharon" Ben said.

"Morning" I said.

"How are you?"

"I'm good"

"Is he still bothering you? Not that I want to interfere, but he seems bad"

"I know, he didn't bothering me"

"Okay. Well, I gotta go. Have a nice day"

"Thanks"

Everything should be fine, if I wasn't stupid and trusted him. Maybe everything will be fine if I stick to the original plan and finish things as quickly as possible. I can't do anything for now, I'll have to wait a few days or weeks before it starts again, or at least until things aren't as hot as they are now.

"Kevin keep calling me" Gwen texted.

"Just block him" I texted.

"He's getting crazy"

"I know. Just block him"

"He use another number"

"Just block it"

"How many times should I block him?!"

"Everytime he changes his number"

"Are you joking!"

"Hell no"

Kevin also repeatedly called but I blocked every number he used. He keeps changing his number every time I block him, how long is he going to do this? I'm getting fed up with his behavior. I asked him to stay away but he seemed to try to come back every time I asked him to stay away.

"Tell him to stop calling" Gwen texted.

"I don't want talk to him" I texted.

"He drive me crazy"

"Calm down"

"f**k that boy"

"Can you calm down?"

"I can't focus cuz him"

"And I can't foucus cuz you"

"So, you blame me?"

"I'm not blame you"

"Tell your f*****g boyfriend to stay away from me!"

"He's not my boyfriend!"

"Just tell him"

Why Gwen blames me and why Kevin doesn't stop bothering me. I'm getting fed up with all his behavior. As if he usually stays away from me and stops disturbing my life and the people around me. I'm not going to talk to him, it's not that I hate him it's just that it's better if I stay away from him because everything I'm planning will destroy him or worse destroy us both. I'm sure he understands about this condition and he should stay away, but they seem like a strange family. How could Maya act as if I was helping her, when in fact I was destroying the person she was supposed to love. The world runs in strange and unpredictable ways, I guess. I was going back and Gwen came over to me.

"I hope you've stopped doing all that" Gwen said.

"Stop what?" I asked.

"Make a mess"

"Come on"

"Just say no"

"Well, it's complicated and I can't say yes or no"

"What you gonna do next?"

"My next step is destroy his buisness and save his wife"

"What do you mean by save his wife?"

"I talked with Maya Oswald, she said she wanted divorce but her husband threatened her and she had no other choice, so I will help her to separate from him"

"What happened with you?"

"I've thought about it, it would be a very good opportunity"

"Something happened with you"

"Nothing happened with me. I just, you know, enemies from my enemies is my friend"

"Wait, do they hate each other?"

"Yes, they are like a broken glass"

"Really? I'm really concerned about Kevin"

"Don't talk about him"

"Why?"

"Because after this he might hate me a lot, but at least it's better than us being together. I probably won't be able to see his face after all this"

"You pity him?"

"I'm not a human who doesn't have compassion, that's worse than both of your parents dying"

"Well, that's right. It worse"

"So, are you going to leave him after all that?"

"I already leave him, and he will go"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"That's not what I see"

"You didn't see everything"

"I don't need to see everything to know, I just need to see your eyes because your eyes tell everything more than your lips"

I smirked and walked away.

"Wait, Sharon, I'm not done yet. Lily and Maudie took me out to see a movie and they'd love it if you came too" Gwen said.

"When?" I asked.

"Tonight"

"Okay"

I got home. My cell phone rings and it's grandma.

"Hi, grandma" I said.

"Hi, my dear. How are you?" Grandma said.

"I'm good, and you?"

"I'm not good at all, I miss you so much"

"Me too"

"I miss seeing your face, I miss kissing you in the morning and at night, I miss when you nag about watching a movie, I miss you so much"

"I miss you too"

"Oh, my dear"

"Grandma take it easy, I almost finished everything and we can get back together, I promise"

"I hope you don't face anything dangerous there, I don't want anything to happen to you"

"Nothing happen, don't worry about me. Don't think too much about me, you have to take care of your health. I will be very sad if grandma is sick"

"I can't calm down when I can't hug you"

"I also really miss grandma, but for now it's better if we are like this"

"No, it's not better. I can't leave without you"

"Me too"

"Take care of yourself, and promise to tell me if anything happens"

"I promise"

Another lie I have to tell to cover up my recklessness, I feel guilty but it's better than telling the truth which will make grandma worry. Why are lies often sweeter than the truth? Why is the truth sometimes so painful? And why when the truth is revealed something has to be sacrificed? There is a price for everything, but sometimes that price is too high to pay.

"What will happen tomorrow? No one knows, but what happened today will be tomorrow's story and then it will be forgotten like yesterday's story, and all of that happens over and over every day. Everything has a time to start and to end, whatever it is will definitely end and a new beginning will appear, sometimes no one knows when it will end so when the time comes they can't let go and assume it happened suddenly even though everything has an ending time. Times go their own way and sometimes it hurts, but nothing can change the way it works they can only mourn it and hope it's the best it can be and then forget about it. After forgetting it does not mean the wound is healed because when the wound opens again the pain will also return, sometimes even worse. Funny because it's true, sad because it's a fact, and I love it cause nothing I can do. Time hurts me and heals me, goes as it wants without guilt and weariness, what can I do to stop it, nothing, I can only stand still and watch. Sometimes it makes me hate myself for wasting it and miss it when time not here. I'm an i***t for thinking this will last forever, because it will end"

Said someone who had been through a lot at such a young age. That's the one passage I've ever read and I think it's true. I feel time is unfair but I was wrong because everything has a time where it will end and no one can stop it, not even me. I can only watch it and pass it without doing anything. What can I do for stop it? Nothing.