Book 7: Chapter 3: Don’t Leave Me
Book 7: Chapter 3: Don’t Leave Me
Xing Chuans lethargic figure walked out of the dark.
Standing in front of everyone, he supported himself with one hand against the wall while he held his mask with the other hand. Slowly, he removed his mask before everyone. He looked at Ghostie who hadnt recognized him yet. Harry, long time no see. I am Xing Chuan
At his words, Harry was instantly stunned. He stood dumbfounded and watched Xing Chuans expressionless face in astonishment.
Brother Xing Chuan Lucifer gasped in shock. He recognized Xing Chuan.
Raffles was surprised too. He seemed to be shocked at how Xing Chuan had turned into his current state.
What Harry? What Harry?! Hearing Harrys name, Sis Ceci got agitated. She took a step forward and stood by our side. She stared at us palely with the white cocoon in her arms. What are you talking about? What Harry?! Wheres Harry?
Ceci! Uncle Mason dashed out and held Ceci. He urged, Ceci, stay calm. Harry is alive but he doesnt look like how he used to
Sis Ceci stared at Uncle Mason in shock. You knew?! Why didnt you tell me? What about Harry? Wheres Harry?!
Uncle Mason furrowed his eyebrows tightly and slowly turned towards Ghostie.
Sis Ceci followed Uncle Masons gaze and looked at Ghostie. She was instantly stunned. After being surprised and bewildered for a short while, tears started flowing down her cheeks and her hands fell to her sides. Fortunately, the white cocoon was in the baby bag. Otherwise, the cocoon would have fallen on the ground.
Harry Harry Sis Ceci ran towards Ghostie and hugged Ghosties stiffened body. She held his head. You are still alive still alive. Thats great Thats great Why didnt you tell me Why My silly child My silly child
Raffles lowered his chin and secretly wiped his tears.
HaHarry? Xiao Ying was completely dumbfounded. She gaped at Ghostie in disbelief.
Ghostie slowly came back to reality at Sis Cecis sobs. He stared at Xing Chuan blankly. Why did you tell her Ghosties voice was shaking. He panicked and got flustered. He was afraid. He was afraid to face us.
Xing Chuan met his eyes calmly. I didnt tell her, she already recognized you. Thats why she came to look for me, to take revenge for you.
Ghostie stared at me in shock. He slowly pulled away Sis Cecis hand. When did you find out Tears glistened in his eyes. He was so anxious that he couldnt focus on my face. His flustered expression showed that he wanted to run away as fast as possible.
I extended my hand and touched his mask. Harry You swam across half the world to look for me. Did you really think that I cant recognize my own loved one?
No, no No! He stepped back. Then, he turned and ran.
Harry! Sis Ceci quickly handed the cocoon to Xiao Ying before she chased after him.
Harry! Ceci! Uncle Mason quickly followed behind them.
Lil Bing! Raffles looked at me anxiously. He held my hand and he wanted to go after Harry too.
I glared at Xing Chuan. Watch over him. Dont let him die as he wishes! I spat, before I ran after Harry with Raffles.
Harry kept running. He seemed to be running forward without an end goal in mind. He only knew to run forward to get out of our sight. He ran through the corn field, past the city wall, into the wilderness outside the city, towards the pond at the end of the wilderness. With a leap, he dived into the pond, creating a big splash that looked like bits of shattered glass floating in the air.
As expected, hed run away.
Harry! Sis Ceci fell onto the shore and cried in pain.
Harry How could you be hard-hearted enough to see your mom like this Uncle Mason shouted with sobs at the shore too.
Raffles and I reached the shore. Without hesitation, I jumped into the pond.
I began to sink continuously. I let the chilly pond water engulf me, as I shivered in the cold.
Rays of sunlight cut through the pond, lighting up the air bubbles I let out. Bubbles rose continuously as I sank.
I wouldnt give up. I would just continue to sink if Harry didnt come out to save me. I shall die before him!
Suddenly, someone hugged. At once I locked my legs around his body and wrapped my hands around his waist, hugging him tightly like a koala so he couldnt leave me.
Slowly, he rose and finally pulled me above the surface of the water. I continued to hug him tightly. He struggled to shake me off but I locked my legs around his waist tightly and shouted in agony, I restrained myself for so long, and didnt resume our relationship because I was afraid that you would run away. Go ahead and run now! I will die before you if you run away! I burst into tears with him in my arms. Do you know how tough it was for me to not resume our relationship? Do you know how tough it was Do you know I cried my lungs out on his shoulder. I couldnt complete a single sentence. How could you How could you run away you bas b*stard
My lover had been right before me but I hadnt dared to acknowledge him. Id been afraid that he would shatter into pieces like an illusion. All of us, Raffles, Uncle Mason and Ah Zong, had been carefully protecting this illusion so as to not let him disappear.
However, the process had been tough and painful.
Harry no longer struggled, instead becoming quiet in my arms. He slowly hugged me back and buried his face into my neck. His huge helmet pressed on my shoulder, heavy and firm. Let me go
No! You are my Harry! I wont let you leave me! I hugged him tightly as I choked with sobs, You promised me! To not leave me forever! To not let me shed a tear forever. But in the past one year, all my tears were because of you! Harry, dont leave me. I dont mind that you are a water ghost.
But I mind He choked with sobs. Please let me go
I found Xing Chuan! Why are you running away?! I shouted at him, What are you running away from?!
His body stiffened. Xing Chuan He seemed to finally come back to reality. That was Xing Chuan?!
Yes. Theres another one on Silver Moon City. I dont believe that even two Xing Chuans cant turn you back! I hugged him tightly. Harry, dont leave me. I will definitely transform you back!
His chest heaved up and down. Finally he nodded against my shoulder. My tears gave way to a smile. I slid my legs off and hung myself around his neck. Hugging his neck tightly, I said, Harry, lets go home.
Harry led me towards the shore. I held his hand and he looked at me with a deep, affectionate gaze that only belonged to Harry.