Chandanas

Not Over Yet

"You're hurt." Kiran opened all my ties in a hurry. Several times he growled when he found bruises on several points of my body.

"I'm fine" I smiled as I tried to stand up.

Kiran clasped my hand tightly, as if she didn't want to let me fall or get hurt any more. He hugged me once again after I was completely in a standing position. I hugged him tightly. It felt very safe and comfortable to be near Kiran like this. With just his presence alone, all my worries and fears managed to vanish and go somewhere.

At least before Edy laughed out loud and surprised Kiran and myself. Being too happy, I almost forgot the fact that Kiran's arrival could have led her to death. I almost forgot the fact that Kiran had endangered herself by coming here.

On the other hand, Edy laughed mockingly while playing a gun he held in his right hand, "Wow! So romantic both of you! I'm looking at my Korean drama!"

Kiran pulled my hand as she walked forward, hiding me behind her wide, sturdy back.

The fear returned to my heart and mind. Edy could have pulled the trigger very easily and killed Kiran in just seconds. Although I knew Edy wanted something more from Kiran than just killing her, I still could not feel at ease. I lowered my head to look at Kiran's grip on my wrist. Hands shaking. Kiran trembling.

"Why? Why do you do all this? Huh huh? Isn't he the one who always thinks of others? Who always thinks of members and anyone who puts their trust in the same. The Edy I know is the wise Edy. Edy is smart and can always lead his friends. Nope.. Not a criminal who did such a horrible thing! Wh why? Why have you changed?" Kiran shouted, her hands were trembling and now I could feel it clearly.

Edy dropped the gun, "Changed? How change? Here's my. This is the real Edy. The person you've seen and known is just one of the roles I've played. And now, that role is no longer needed. Edy, who you've known all along, is dead!"

Kiran shook her head slowly, "Gue knows you well! You still have a good side in you. I've seen that sincerity in your eyes. It's still not too late. Now, you throw the gun away, we can talk this out, "Kiran let go of my hand and then stepped forward.

"Kira!" Kiran turned her head after hearing me call her, "Don't. You don't know who he is. He will never listen to you" I continued.

Of course I had to forbid Kiran from walking closer to Edy because this is what the man wanted. To execute the plan he mentioned earlier, Edy had to catch Kiran first to torture her and make her see me and Edy do something that would destroy Kiran and myself. And if it was true that Edy was planning to capture Kiran, walking closer to Edy would only make all of Edy's plans work out perfectly.

"Don't.." I said softly when I saw Kiran shaking her head slowly. He tried to make me understand and allow him to negotiate with Edy.

Kiran, don't you know that the only person who should understand is you? Don't you understand that Edy was just playing you? He will never be aware, he will never change his decision. He's no longer human, Kiran. He is a monster. A monster whose heart had long since died.

"No! Kiran, listen to me!" I tried to prevent Kiran by holding her hand firmly.

Our eyes are glared. I showed an expression pleading for Kiran not to approach Edy. I clasped his hand firmly, trying to make him understand and listen to what I was saying. After a few seconds of silence without saying anything, Kiran sighed while gently touching my cheek, her eyes began to soften.

I just wanted to breathe a sigh of relief as Edy said suddenly, "What.. Is there still a chance for me?"

Kiran, who was about to undo her intentions, slowly let go of my grasp as she turned towards Edy, "Yes! Everyone deserves a second chance. We all deserve to be forgiven and forgiven. You deserve that," Kiran turned to me while apologizing.

My body is bristling. A single tear slid from my eye patch upon seeing Kiran begin to step her foot toward the dog*n.

"Gue believes you can definitely change. You can get a better life with the good people around you," Kiran reached out her hand, trying to reach Edy.

"Are you sure?" Edy dropped his gun to the ground, leaving both myself and Kiran both shocked and astonished.

Unlike me who did not feel the slightest bit of trust in Edy, Kiran seemed to be increasingly convinced that the negotiations were going smoothly. It is seen from how he walks with more confidence and courage.

"Gue sure. Comeing! You can definitely change!" Kiran further eroded the distance between herself and Edy while I stood in place looking at how strange and awkward all this was.

Edy reached out her hand, reaching for Kiran's fingers with a hint of hesitation on her face.

Saag, I can't even read Edy's expressions and actions. His face looks very convincing and helpless while on the other hand I understand very well what Edy looks like. He is a person who always feels right and does not easily change his mind. I believe that he will not easily listen to the opinions of others as Kiran has tried to influence him ever since. If it was Edy, he would not be affected by anything. It is precisely she who might influence Kiran.

Wait for. Edy influenced Kiran?

Holy hooch! Didn't Edy look like he was preparing various kinds of equipment? Didn't he put some things around.. Around where he stands today! Aye! Sure was! Of course this is a trap. Edy's setting Kiran up.

My breath was hunting when I realized that Kiran was now only two or three steps away from Edy, without a second thought, I shouted out loudly to make Kiran leave immediately and stay away from the monstrous villain, "Kiran! Don't go there!"

Hearing my screams made Kiran turn her head and Edy looked at me. When Kiran was questioning what I meant just now, Edy pulled Kiran's hand out so firmly that it made the man who was precious to me fall down.

Edy kicked Kiran's body so hard that a thud sounded, "Haha? Would you like to negotiate with me? Lo said what? I deserve to be forgiven and get a second chance?" Edy again kicked Kiran's body firmly as his hand was busy grabbing a piece of bamboo that he had previously planted on the ground. Apparently it was true that Edy had indeed predicted and planned all of this.

Without saying much, I ran towards them staggeringly. There was nothing else I could think of but to keep Kiran alive and get the hell out of here.

Seeing me running over, Edy pointed his bamboo stick at my arrival, "Lo dare to walk again, I stabbed Kiran's head with this bamboo!"

I practically stopped the move. Tears began to pool in my eyes when I saw Kiran whimpering in pain while coughing because Edy beat her body with a bamboo she held.

I don't know for sure, but it seems like Kiran's previous injuries have still not healed properly. Because of the long silence in the hospital, the muscles of his body will certainly be difficult to move for days, weeks, or even months. And Kiran foolishly came here to save me at a time when her condition had not even recovered.

As I sobbed, I tried to get closer and grabbed Kiran as Edy kicked me to the ground. My body trembled, the fear of being mixed limp because not eating all day made me feel powerless. Even to just get up and grab Kiran's hand which was now coughing I was helpless.

"Uhukis.. Uhuk.. Chandana Lepasin. You can sell anything to me from lo freelin Chandana!" Kiran shouted loudly on the sidelines of her pain. I saw fresh blood on his temples and the corners of his lips.

"Kira!" I screeched while crawling with difficulty to reach Kiran who was now floundering helplessly.

Hearing my voice, Kiran looked weakly. He gave me a smile as he muttered softly, "Nothing."

I cried. I tried to get up and get closer to Kiran as Edy kicked back and made me fall to the ground once again. However, I accidentally saw the gun that had previously been thrown by Edy. Knowing I was glancing at the gun he had thrown away, Edy frantically ran to pick up the gun.

That was when Kiran, whose forehead had been bleeding, tried hard to support her body with her hands and then staggered towards Edy. Right after Edy lowered his head to pick up the gun and got back on his feet, Kiran threw a very powerful fist right behind Edy's head. The man turned towards us before falling to the ground.

Kiran gave a glance, as if she was looking for something. Shortly after, he ran to the place where he freed me from the bond. Kiran picked up the rope that Edy used to tie me, so she put Edy to bed and tied her hands and feet in that position.

Kiran's breath was heard hunting, her chest was seen going up and down. He ignores how much blood is dripping from his temple and tries to bind Edy as quickly as possible before he regains consciousness.

Not wanting to stay still and do nothing but endure the pain, I tried to get up despite the pain and weakness.

Kiran who realized I was walking towards her looked up and looked at me with a sad expression, "Sorry because of me you were beaten and kicked like that. Though I have often practiced, but it was still difficult if I had to move a lot. If only I thumped him faster, you wouldn't have to endure this kind of pain."

I smiled as I sat next to her, helping her tie Edy, "I should be the one apologizing to you. Because of me, you have to experience all this. Because of me you have felt all these difficulties."

Kiran grabbed my hand, grasped it gently, "Don't say that. It's not because of anyone. You are one of the best things that ever happened in my life. Don't you ever say that again."

I lowered my head, looked at Kiran's hand that was grasping me with care and tenderness, then looked up while whispering softly, "Thank you."

Kiran smiled, she let go of my hand and wiped away a drop of tears that just fell without me noticing.

"By the way, can you help tie this up? My hands can't hold too tight. I'm afraid the bond will be easy to break later."

I nodded while inching to close the bond that Kiran had not been able to complete.

After making sure Edy was really tightly bound, I glanced at Kiran who looked preoccupied with the gun she had just taken from Edy.

"Why?" I walked closer.

Kiran turned her head for a while before returning to fiddling with the gun, "That's okay. I think this time I'm holding the real gun. Where else did he get that stuff like this."

I sniffed my shoulders, "Kiran, maybe we should get out of here before Edy wakes up."

Honestly speaking, despite having Edy pass out and tying her tightly like that, I still felt unsettled before seeing the criminal actually being in the hands of the police. I still feel insecure when I see Edy is still here with a body that is still intact and a soul that is still just as crazy. He is the man I fear the most in this world.

Kiran looked at me with a calm look. He pocketed his gun and then grabbed my hand, grabbed me and walked slowly towards his bike.

"Are you still scared, huh?" Kiran turned her head briefly towards me, the look on her eyes looking sad and poignant. I don't know what he's thinking, what is certain is that the look in his eyes makes him look like he's feeling sorry for me.

I lowered my head, "How can I not be afraid?"

Kiran stopped her steps. He touched my shoulder with both hands and then dribbled my body to face him. Kiran commented on a smile, a sincere smile that looked very very beautiful and a relief to look at, "I am here. As long as I'm here, I won't let you get hurt. Sorry for being so late to realize it all. Forgive me for not being able to understand you and everything about you faster. It's possible that all of this could have been prevented if I had been more responsive and more attentive."

My heart was pounding again. My cheeks are hot, my heart is warm. Kiran has always been able to make me fall into a feeling of security and comfort whenever I am around her. I loved all the time I spent with Kiran. I love all the words that come out of his mouth. I love the way he looks at me and holds my hand. I love everything about Kiran.

"Thank you for being in my life."

Kiran nodded slowly.

We continue our steps. When we arrived next to Kiran's bike, he looked confused. I who did not understand what confused him tried to ask, "What's wrong?"

"Combinant. Front and back deflated!" Kiran lowered her head next to her motorcycle tire, as well as I who rushed to see the condition of the other tire.

While checking the condition of the tire, I was surprised to find dozens of nails scattered around the tire Kiran.

Doubtfully, I took one of those nails and showed it to Kiran, "Kiran, there are a lot of nails here."

"Yes. Here too," Kiran also brandished a nail that was in her hand.

"Maybe we can find Edy's car keys and drive back to town in his car" I tried to propose.

Kiran stood up, looking at me with a sad and lethargic look, "No way. Even the tires of Edy's car were all four deflated," Kiran let out an annoyed sigh before continuing, "Is it possible that he has planned everything?"

I'm stunned. "M-Plan.everything?"