I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

When the gunshot rang out, everything was over. Hya’s short life ended, and on the other side, Selene felt a sharp pain in her heart as if she had a premonition. Instinctively clutching her chest, she looked up at the window, watching a white dove fly past.

In the local prison, there was an unwritten rule: every time a death row inmate was executed, a white dove would be released. The dove symbolized hope and peace, and it was also a blessing for the condemned, wishing them a pure and innocent next life.

As the dove flew by and the gunshot echoed, Selene knew that an execution had taken place that day, but she didn’t know who it was. After that day, during the prisoners’ outdoor time, Selene never saw Hya again. She asked the warden and John Wilkinson; both said different prisoners were held in different places and had different outdoor times.

Initially, Selene believed them, but one day while eating, she overheard other inmates talking about someone being executed on the day of sentencing. The executed person lived in the cell next to Selene’s.

Hearing this, Selene was stunned as if struck by lightning. She couldn’t believe it was true. Grabbing the inmate who had spoken, she asked excitedly, “Say that again! Who was executed? Who?”

During her time in prison, Selene had kept a low profile, always quiet and well-behaved to earn good conduct marks. But now, her eyes were filled with a murderous intent, her expression cold and terrifying.

The inmate stammered, “It was number 8602. She was executed. I just heard about it.”

8602… That was Hya’s prison number. In this place, no one had names, only numbers.

Upon hearing this, Selene felt as if all strength had left her body; she swayed on her feet. A guard noticed something wrong and raised his baton. “What’s going on? Stay calm!”

The guard thought a fight was about to break out. Selene released the inmate and looked sharply at the guard. “I want to see John Wilkinson. Bring him to me.”

Her brother had lied to her. How could he deceive her?

Selene struggled to control her emotions; her mind was filled with the reality of Hya’s execution. They had promised each other to see the outside world together. Hya had broken that promise.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

John Wilkinson had just returned from a mission when he heard about Selene causing trouble in prison. He immediately went to see her.

Selene was temporarily confined in a dark room. She sat on a chair with her head resting on a table until she heard footsteps and slowly lifted her head.

“Brother, is Hya dead?” She wanted John Wilkinson to confirm it himself.

She asked as his sister, hoping he would tell the truth out of familial love.

John Wilkinson looked into Selene’s eyes and couldn’t lie; he remained silent. His silence sank Selene’s heart further; her eyes were dry as she asked, “Why did you lie to me?”

The always strong Selene choked up.

She felt immense guilt; she had persuaded Hya to surrender. If Hya hadn’t surrendered, she would still be alive.

John Wilkinson pressed his lips together and said, “Sarah, I didn’t want you to suffer. Hya felt the same way. I originally arranged for you two to meet one last time, but Hya refused because she didn’t want you to be sad. She said your freedom would be hers too. She wanted you to see this world for her-purely and openly.”

Tears rolled down Selene’s cheeks as she turned away to wipe them with her hand. She understood Hya’s wish but found it too heavy to bear.

Selene couldn’t stop crying; John Wilkinson didn’t know how to comfort her either. He sat beside her and said, “Sarah, live well. When you get out one day, start afresh as Sarah Wilkinson with a new life.”

Selene remained silent; thinking of Hya’s death caused her heartache.

She hadn’t accepted Hya’s feelings but understood them deep down.

After a long time, Selene calmed down and asked, “Where are her ashes buried?”

“I buried her ashes in the North Suburb Cemetery. In a few months, I’ll apply for parole for you so you can pay your respects,” John Wilkinson said. He buried Hya’s ashes for Selene and also out of gratitude for Hya.