YUGTO 13: Rules is rules [Part II: After-math]

[Brianna's POV]

“Just listen to them, Moonstones” I said in a cold manner while letting go of her hand at the same time. “I can't be friends with you anymore” I deadpan, earning a scoff from her. “Monday prank?” Vanilla said with sarcasm while rolling her eyes at the same time.

“I told you, she'll leave you in the end” Roseanne blankly said which Vanilla raised an eyebrow. “Stop it Rosie. You're not even helping” Vanilla said before facing me in her direction. “We're friends right? Why are you suddenly saying all of this?” asked her. She has this pained expression written all over her face too. It's hurting me too, Vanilla, but I have no choice. I need to let you go. This is all for you, mainly, for your safety. I want to stay as your friend, yes, but I can't afford to see you physically hurt because of me. I'm sorry.

“Yeah, but not anymore” I deadpan, freeing myself from her. Vanilla started laughing sarcastically while standing up. Her face shows mixed emotions. “Are you girls bullshitting me or what?” she asked in disbelief, then Lena let out a long sigh, standing up as well. “You already heard her, Vanilla. Don't act dumb. She's already leaving you behind” Lena said direct to the point. I stood still, showing them that I'm not even affected by their words, then once again, Vanilla laugh sarcastically. “You know what, Lena? Fvck you!” Vanilla hissed. She's already in the verge of crying. Not in my life, I imagined her crying like this, and it added up to the pain I am feeling right now. Can I just have a fast forward to skip this torture?

“You're the only friend I have though” Vanilla's voice cracked. “Just listen to them” I deadpan. “She can't protect you, Vanilla, that's why she is ending your friendship instead” Jayson explained, but it made Vanilla furious. “How many times do I have to tell you all that I DON'T NEED protection!” she started yelling. I bit my bottom lip to prevent myself from crying in front of them. “I've never asks for protection, Brianna" Vanilla said in a calm tone. Surprised, I looked up at her, then saw her smiling with tears. “Please, always stay safe, Kane” the last thing Vanilla said before leaving my office. “Being a coward won't get you a friend” Roseanne pointed out. “You'll do the same if you were in my shoes” I said in a cold manner, but then Jayson smirks at me before reaching for the handle.

“Not in this situation anymore, Kane. We all know at this point that Vanilla is the official target. Her life is already in danger and in any seconds, she can end up like Irene Bayer. Think of it, you didn't do anything to save her that day, and AGAIN you decided not to do anything again in saving Moonstones” Jayson stated, now holding the door handle. Really? In front of my face? Wow. “Last time I checked, Irene Bayer even begged for help in front of your club door, but you didn't dare to open it, then boom- right in front of everyone's very own eyes, she got hit in the stomach with a bat” I paused, glaring at them. “That was the reason why you closed the club right?” then I plastered a smirk

“Because you felt guilty about what happened” I deadpan, but Lena let out a giggle. “You have a sharp memory, Kane. That's right, keep remembering your last moments with Vanilla because that will be the only thing you can do once we saved her. She didn't deserve a coward friend like you” Lena spat out before opening the door instead of Jayson. Roseanne smirks at me before leaving my office, followed by the two.

“Vanilla” I mumble to myself, bursting into tears.

Fast Forward: [After falling asleep due to too much crying]

“Lena hurry! Get your damn keys faster!” I heard familiar voices outside when I opened my eyes. I checked the time and its already past 10:30 PM. “I think lost it. Sh*t!” then Lena panic. I slowly stood up from the couch and walk myself towards the door. “Hail a cab! Run! Faster! She's bleeding a lot!?” it was Roseanne. She's in a panic mode too. What is happening?

I opened the door and saw them walking in a fast pace. Jayson was carrying someone bridal style. The figure seems familiar. I just woke up and my brain is still not processing functionally at the moment. I'm just watching them cluelessly of what is really happening to them. “Vanilla! Yah! Don't close your eyes yet! Please stay awake! Don't die on me!” then Roseanne started screaming. Wait. Did she just say Vanilla's name?! I jolted up from my spot and run my way towards them, then I saw her. She's bleeding in a severe way. She was stabbed in the stomach. By just seeing her like this already sends tears to my eyes. What happened to you, Vanilla?

“It's not yet the time to cry, Kane. Come on! Lend us your fucking sports car!?” then Jayson knocks some senses to me. I quickly lead them towards the parking lot and let them entered my car. I keep looking at the rearview mirror while driving towards the hospital. Vanilla is still barely hanging on. She's loosing a lot of blood. If it wasn't for Roseanne's efforts in putting a hard compressed to her stomach? Vanilla can't make it alive. “Stay still, Vanilla. Stay with me please” I keep saying in my mind while driving in a high speed, but safely.

Skipped car ride: [At the hospital. Waiting for Vanilla's operation to be done]

I came out from the Chapel, then saw Roseanne is leaning onto the wall. “Praying is the only thing you can do for her though” she said before going inside the Chapel. The least I can do for her. I let out a sigh and went back in front of the emergency room. I spotted Lena. Her shirt was covered with blood while Jayson is sitting on the chair also covered with blood. I quietly walk towards them and sat a few centimeters away from Jayson while staring blankly at the emergency door.

- TO BE CONTINUED -