Betrayal

Daisy

I lay awake in the hospital , Anna slept peacefully on the couch beside me . I couldn't even blink , not for a second. My mind racing with the thoughts of Daniel and the what-ifs of our story . If only our past wasn't complicated , maybe we could have a chance to be together.

The sadness filled me and I felt darkness closing around me . Why did It have to end this way ? The sudden buzzed of my phone shattered the silence . It's 5 am , I grabbed the phone from the nightstand , hoping that the message will be from Daniel But It wasn't . A sigh left my lips but as I open the message an a chill ran through my spine. It was an anonymous number But I knew who the number belongs It was that boy . The one who wrote article about Daniel . The history of Daniel Fernandez. 

I had texted him a week ago , to be honest , I had threatened him to not spread false rumours about Daniel. Why the hell he texted now ? 

I hesitated , then opened the message. Horror washed me , like ice cold waves crashing against my skin , numbing my mind and leaving me frozen . My eyes widen , heart racing wildly . My hands were trembling , the phone slipped from my grasp . " NO. NO. NO " , I screamed , throwing the phone away . My voice echoed in the room . 

Anna jolted awake from my screams , and the medical staff rushed in . " What Happened ?" . The voices muffled in the room , but they seemed distant from me . My brain froze , unable to process the horror that unfolds before me . 

" Daisy " , Anna's scream reaches my ear . My body trembled , darkness creeping in me . Anna's face was the last thing I saw before everything went black.

As I swift into the darkness , a vivid dream consumed me . I saw Daniel stood there at a distant , shrouded in black from head to toe - shirt , trousers , overcoat and shoes. His sharp features and a chillingly calm expression making his face looks emotionless . 

He is looking like Death itself . Straight from the Hell. 

Beside him Chris and hundreds of men all dressed in identical tuxedos , holding Snipers, stood tall and devoid of any emotion . Exuding an aura of the underworld. 

A boy was there , battling for his life , tied from metal chain all over from his wrist to his neck . His hands bound above his head with chains hanging from the ceiling , blood dripping down his arms . His neck was chained mercilessly , his body covered in bruises like he had been tortured for weeks . There were fresh wounds with blood smearing down . Daniel's face remained unsympathetic . He picked up his sniper , it was MK14 rifle and aimed it at the boy . 

I screamed , " No, Daniel, Don't !", as I rushed towards him but my efforts were useless . He is drifting away , far away from me . With the wave of his hand , his men tightened the chains . Suspending the boy in the mid-air , He aimed right at the boy's throat , without flinching , He pulled the trigger and the boy's life was extinguished. I shouted his name again but he didn't flinch . 

Suddenly , I heard his voice , " Izel "- called from afar . My eyes snapped open to find Daniel 's face inches from mine, his eyes filled with concern. The line between the dream and reality blurred . Was he the same man I had seen in my dream ?.

Shit - the realization hit me . It was not just a dream . That boy send me this haunting video message. It was all real . Daniel did it , he had taken a life. His hands dripped with blood , forever crimson with the blood of his victims. 

My heart racing, I pushed Daniel away , struggling to get up . " What's wrong?" , He asked , his voice filled with genuine concern . I Hesitated , not sure how to respond , Anna must have told him everything . 

" Just a nightmare. Nothing much " , I muttered , trying to calm down . 

" Want to talk to about it ?", His gaze fixed with mine , like he is trying to figure out what had just happened . 

As I kept looking at him , a wave of hatred washed over me . The dream replayed in my mind , Daniel's emotionless face , the boy's terrified screams, his blood - stained body and how mercilessly Daniel pulled the trigger without even thinking twice . My heart shattered , and a bitter taste filled my mouth . 

How could I have ever loved him ? How could I have ever trusted him ? The memories of us faded , leaving only his brutal image in my mind . The sudden feeling of disgust runs through me , I was not disgusted by him But by my own heart , mind and soul . 

He placed his hand over mine , I pushed his hands away . " Don't touch me " , my voice laced with hatred. His expression confused , " What happen , What's the problem ", His voice pinches in my ear like needles in my skin . 

You , You are the problem , I wanted to scream but-

" Nothing , I just need some time alone . Please " , I force a smile on my face . " Okay but promise me you will be alright . I will wait outside " . he looked at me like he is suppressing the urge to talk . He wanted to talk but if I stayed with him more I think I will kill him with my own hands. My heart is beating at an uneven pace.

A part of me still holds onto the hope that it was just a nightmare , that He is innocent . But the haunting images filled my brain and I warns my heart not to be blind . 

Don't ! Don't trust him . He is not worthy of it. He is not worthy of my love . He is not worthy of anything. He is a murderer. 

The door closed behind him , I was alone . This time I didn't wait for him , I didn't wished for his comeback , I didn't want him anymore . It was my biggest regret to ever love him. Trust him . Believe in him. 

My thoughts are clear now , there is no room for confusion. " He was right . He don't deserve me . " . I took a deep breathe , my heart was no longer yearning for him and I am grateful for that. I checked my phone hoping that it would work but it didn't. The screen is cracked with visible shards of glass , body dented and I think internal components were also broken. 

I go through my bag for my spare phone, my hands shaking , my throat dry and my whole body was tense with anticipation. I shrugged myself to get back to reality. 

I dialed a number of the person who had sent me that haunted video , " Let's meet , I'll send you the address " , I texted , my fingers shivering . As I set the phone down , my chest felt heavy with the weight of Daniel's betrayal . " He shouldn't have done that " , I muttered . His actions were definitely a betrayal to my trust. My breathing ragged. 

I forced myself to calm down , reminding myself that I have come way too far to turn back now . 

I dialed another number , and a deep voice answered the phone ,

" Anything New " . He mumbled . 

" Let's move forward " , I replied , my voice crackling with emotions . I hangs up the phone. Silence filled the room , But my emotions were battling inside me. 

GoodBye Daniel. 

It's the start of the War...