Chapter 36

Tarinio

I TREMBLED as soon as I witnessed Amanda being shot in the left flank. Nablangko ang isip ko habang pinamamasdan ang nakatutok na baril sa kanya. I wanted to pull the trigger and shoot Armando in the head, but I didn't want to risk her life. I know that the moment I pull the trigger, he will kill her. Provoking him is not a good idea. I need to think; I need to save her. I don't want to lose my woman.

"Isang kalabit ko lang dito mas mauuna siyang mamatay sa'kin."

"Pakawalan mo siya, Armando." I can't hear my own voice with so much dread. Ngayon lang ako kinabahan ng ganito sa tanang buhay ko. Hawak niya ang buhay ng babaeng mahal ko.

"Pakakawalan ko siya, pero sa isang kondisyon." He smirked wickedly. "Itutok mo ang baril mo sa ulo mo at kalabitin ko."

"I will...just let her go."

I can't think of any way to save her but to follow his command and wait for the perfect timing to shoot him in the head. I will go along with h