Deprived Love - Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Third person's pov
Destiny is unfair sometimes, it gives us the world and would not hesitate a bit before taking it away.
Like the quote says, “I was fine in the dark but you gave me the will to come out in the light.”
Chris's life seemed the same. He was fine in the dark, adjusted to his life, he didn't have the will to come out of it. He didn't even dream of falling in love, it was a thing impossible for him.
Unless an angel appeared in his life, practically she didn't appear… she was dragged into Chris's life by himself. But little did he know that the girl would cause a turmoil in his frozen heart.
Jack, as a menacing figure with cold eyes and a twisted smile, raised the gun, aiming it directly towards Bella. He was thirsty for his revenge as if his life's only purpose was to destroy Chris's life. So even if he was about to die Jack wanted to take his love with him so that Chris would perish on this earth.
She stood frozen, her eyes wide with fear, knowing there's no escape. Just as the villain pulls the trigger, Chris, rushed forward with everything he's got. Time seemed to slow as he leapt in front of Bella, arms outstretched. The gunshot rings out, echoing through the desolate space. Chris grunts in pain as the bullet hits him squarely near his chest, his body jerking from the impact.
Bella lets out a scream, her hands flying to her mouth in horror as she watches him crumple to the ground in slow motion, his eyes locking onto hers with a look of determination mixed with love.
Jack stood there, momentarily stunned by the unexpected turn of events before dark circles started forming blocking his eyesight. Bella dropped to her knees beside Chris, tears streaming down her face as she cradles him, his blood soaking through her hands. Liam rushed out to order his men to bring a stretcher.
Despite the pain, he manages a weak smile, brushing her cheek with trembling fingers,
“Don't cry, darling.” He said, groaning.
Bella didn't stop sobbing.
“Now your life would be beautiful without me, they… they say everything happens for a reason, I had to die so that you can live in peace.” Chris grinned, Bella shook her head violently.
“No… no… Chris you can't die. You still have to pay me back.” Bella shouted.
Chris smiled, cupping her face with his bloody hands.
“I am sorry, darling. But promise me you'll live a happy life. I'll be watching you from hell.” He whispered.
“No! No!”
Chris breathed heavily, he looked towards Jack who was smirking at him, a gun still in his hands was about to pull the trigger once more, aiming directly at him.
Jack's eyes were filled with ruthless intent, knowing that this shot could be the end, Bella followed Chris's gaze and her eyes widened comically. She pulled Chris towards her to protect him.
The click of the hammer echoed ominously, and the tension in the air seemed almost palpable. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Liam appears, his face a mask of desperation and resolve.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Liam throws himself into the line of fire. The gunshot rings out, a sharp, deafening sound that cuts through the thick silence. The bullet meant for Chris strikes his best friend’s hand instead, causing him to cry out in pain as the force of the impact jerks his arm back.
Liam smiled sadly, “I can't let you get shot once again.”
Chris smiled.
“Liam, thank you… thank you for everything. Please do me a favour, take care of Bella.”
“Shut up. I'll not do that, you keep your lover safe.”
Chris was about to say something,
“Bella, I'll call the ambulance we can't wait to get him treat in the hospital.”
Jack's plan once again foiled, his cold smile replaced by a scowl of frustration.
Bella sighed but the anxiety came back.
The men appeared bringing stretchers and were about to pick Chris but he didn't leave Bella's hands.
“Chris, you need to leave from here. Then only we can save you.”
“Wait, I don't know if I'll be able to talk to you again or not. I don't know if I'll be alive or not. Let me tell you something.” Chris whispered breathlessly.
“Chris you'll live.” Bella sobbed.
“I… I love you Bella, truly, madly, deeply. My soul will always be connected to you, fuck.. it craves for you, I… I never thought I'd love someone… Gosh I didn't even know I am capable of loving someone…. but you changed everything, you changed me without even trying!” He took a deep breath again.
"You made me happy and gave me a urge to live... I was just breathing all these years but with you I was living my life... Sorry for being greedy darling... I..I knew I don't deserve you still I thought maybe I'll get a chance to finally live." He chuckled, "So foolish of me!"
“Let's… let's meet in the next life, not like this, in a normal way. I'll make you fall in love with me, I'll wait for you and whenever you'll be in danger I'll fight with the deities for you when I'll reach the afterlife, we'll go on multiple dates, next life. I'll propose to you to marry me and have children. I'll be a good husband and dad.” Chris whispered, tears rolling down his cheeks.
He was not ready to leave... To leave his love.. he wanted to stay like this forever... Wrapped in her embrace.
The dream sounded too good to be true... Maybe this was his punishment for dreaming of happiness... He even lost the count how many times he cried for her... For his love but still it seemed like a cursed fairytale without a happy ending as if destiny was against him... Against them.
“Chris, you can do that in this life too.” Bella screamed sobbing.
“Bella, I can't keep my eyes open for longer, I feel like sleeping. Maybe I'll never wake up… ugh… I have a last wish... it's hurting too much darling.… Can… Can you kiss me for one last time?”
Bella sniffled and pressed her lips against Chris's cupping his cheek. Chris sighed in between the kiss and moved his lips weakly but he poured his love, his every emotion in the kiss and Bella didn't fail to know that.
Her heart ached painfully despite Chris being the one who got shot. It felt like someone was choking her and she couldn't breathe… more harshly than Jack choked her a while ago.
After some seconds Bella drew back, Chris gently kissed her forehead and cheeks. And then pressed their foreheads together,
“Now I can die happily..” Bella's breath hitched when Chris's cold hands fell into the ground and his eyes closed.