The sun was just beginning to peak over the horizon when Hans awoke the following morning. Cautiously, he slid out from beneath Rose, softly shushing her when she began to stir, and made his way into the bathroom to quickly shower. When he came back into the main room, he was relieved when he found she was still fast asleep. Quietly, he got dressed, and called Theo to make sure he was still on time before gathering up his belongings.
Standing next to the bed, Hans stared down at Rose, watching her as she slept soundly.
Could he really do this?
Could he kill the woman he had been so intimate with merely hours ago?
"You have no choice. You must do this, or else everything you have worked so hard on up until this point could be ruined," a voice in his head scolded him.
Doing what he knew needed to be done, he pulled out the gun he had tucked away, and taking a deep breath aimed it at her head.
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Hans and Theo had been on the road over an hour, riding in the ambulance in complete silence. Unable to help himself, Theo finally asked, "What has you distracted, boss?"
Hans glanced over at him. "What makes you think I am distracted?"
"Not once have you asked how things went. We both know that is not the norm for you."
Hans was silent for a moment, before commenting, "I left something behind, and I regret doing so."
"Like what? The hostage?" Theo quipped, and let out a loud laugh.
Hans tried to laugh with him, but all he could think about was Rose's soft smile, and big brown eyes.
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As Rose finally awoke, she reached out for Hans, and opened her eyes when only cool sheets greeted her. "Hans?" she called out as she sat up, and looked around.
The other bed was empty.
The bathroom was dark.
It was very obvious he was not in the room.
So where was he?
When she noticed a folded piece of paper with her name on it, both relief and worry filled her. Picking it up, she unfolded it, and began to read:
My dear Rose,
As I am sure you are already noticed, I am no longer there with you at the motel. The reason for this is I did not wish to have you involved with such a dangerous plan any longer.
Whether you choose to believe it or not, you have changed me. You have such a gentle soul, and apparently being around you brought out a side of me I did not know existed.
After yesterday, if my leaving you in any way hurts you, please know I am doing this to keep you safe. Leaving you behind was more difficult for me than you more than likely realize.
I will never forget you and your beautiful face.
Forever yours,
H.G.
With tears in her eyes, Rose folded the paper back up before getting out of bed to get dressed. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew she would never be able to forget him as well, for he had abducted her heart, and was showing no signs of giving it back.
THE END
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