The Game of Life

[Luc]

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CHAPTER TWO

“I need you to kill me Geoff,” I said solemnly. A long silence followed. I could tell by the look on Geoff’s face he thought I was joking.

“Hang on a minute,” He said, raising his hands, “What?”

“I know I’m being blunt,” I replied, looking at him seriously, “But I’m dying,” I watched as Geoff’s face twisted in confusion,

“What?” He asked again. I sighed and placed my arm around his shoulders,

“My results came back,” I muttered to him, “I have ‘acute myelogenous leukaemia’” I explained, Geoff, shook his head in shock,

“No way,” He stuttered, “And they... and they can’t cure it?” I shook my head,

“I guess not. They said chemotherapy could help, but it’s highly improbable that the cancer will go away,” I explained, Geoff shook his head again, beads of tears were appearing in the corner of his eyes,

“’Highly improbable’” He said loudly, I hushed him, “Doesn’t that mean there’s still a chance it could work?”

“The chances of it being successful are like 5%!” I shot back, Geoff paused for a moment, thinking of what to say next, I suppose, “Also, it’s far to expensive,”

“Come off it Aden!” He yelled, “You’re rich! I don’t see how you can’t afford it!”

“Think Geoff, Belle doesn’t work; she’s not qualified for anything,” I told him, “All she will have left to live on after I die is our savings!” I was almost shouting now, tears were welling in my eyes now. I looked at Geoff; a pained look was on his face,

“She’d have your life insurance money, anyway!” He retaliated, I rolled my eyes. “That’d be plenty for her to live on!”

“You’re forgetting,” I snapped at him, “She’s Belle Taylor, her life motto is ‘live expensively’. When I’m gone I don’t want her to live life any differently than what she does now!”

“Okay, okay!” Geoff told me angrily, “But what’s this about me killing you?” He asked me, tears slowly falling down his face. I knew this part of the conversation was coming. Telling his I was going to die was hard, but telling him why would be excruciating.

“Belle is convinced her life is perfect.” I told him simply, Geoff scoffed and rolled his eyes,

“And her husband getting killed would be ‘perfect’?” He shot at me cynically,

“Well, not really,” I explained, “But it better for her this way. She won’t have to watch me suffer,”

“I still don’t get it Aden,” He said, almost sounding angry, “When you die, Belle’s going to want answers. So, I think you should just tell her,” I shook my head,

“I can’t do that Geoff,” I told him,

“But you think I can kill you!” He yelled at me, I backed away from the angered boy, “You know Aden, I would do almost anything for you. But there’s a fine line between almost anything, and this is where I’m choosing to draw it,” he informed me, trying to make eye contact with me, though I wouldn’t let him.

“How about this?” I asked him desperately, “We’ll make it so that nobody finds out it was you who killed me,” I was saddened by the look of disgust on his face.

“There’s no such thing as a foolproof plan. There is a strong chance I’ll be caught, no matter how good the plan is. And if that happens, what about Ash?” He snarled at me, “Her mother’s already dead! Do you think she’d be able to cope with her father in jail? Or worse?” To be honest, I had forgotten about Ashley in all of this. I knew there was only one answer to his question,

“There would be risks...” I began, but Geoff cut me off,

“A lot of them. You’re crazy if you think I’m going to do this. You’ll just have to find someone else,” I watched as Geoff stood up,

“I can’t find anybody else Aden!” I told him as he began walking to the door, “It’s not always a person can choose who or what kills them. If I could choose anybody, it’d be you Geoff; you’d be the one person in this entire world I’d choose to shoot me, or stab me, or... you get the point!” I smiled. He looked at me in disgust.

“Good to know,” He shouted at me, before opening the study door and walking out,

“So you’re just going to leave me here?” I asked him, Geoff turned around for a final time,

“You’ve given me no choice,” He replied, “Call me when you’re sane again,” He shot at me. His words were like acid. I gave him one last pleading look before he slammed the door.

If you choose to reply, tell me who’s POV you want next chapter...

Belle – After the Party

Geoff – The remainder of the party and then at home

Ashley – After Geoff has come home from the party

[meant2live]

This is interesting, I love it. Really compelling and very gripping. It's kinda flattering for Aden to want Geoff to be the one to end his life, but I understand why he doesn't want to do it and doesn't see it like that.

And I don't mind, either one of the first two. Although from Ashley's pov would be interesting, I'm still going with either Belle or Geoffs.

More soon please

[LAURZY!]

Wow that was intense!!!

Great update

I think i'd choose Belle's POV, just to see what kind of person she is in this

[Zetti]

Belle after the party I choose.

I am shocked at Aden. Good on Geoff for putting Aden in his place

[Taniya_K]

I would love to see Belle's POV. I wanna see what she's like in this fic.

Great start and 2nd chapter though. I can't believe that Aden would want Geoff to do that. I understand what he's saying, and it's sweet that he's thinking of Belle, but I'm sure that if he told her she'd understand.

Aw... cannot wait for more!

xoxo

[xknomex]

ooo A very interesting fic! I cant believe Aden has cancer

Aden should tell Belle... she would understand.

Update soon.

xxx

[HAA Girl 08]

Yeah, Belle's POV...

Update soon

[Louise_2983]

This is such a fantastic idea for a fic! I am really loving it, especially how sweet Aden is being not wanting Belle to watch him suffer but I don't think he's considered how she would feel living without him in comparison!

Update soon! Belle's point of view please

[Red Ranger 1]

Not sure if there's much point me just agreeing with everyone else but, yes, we've seen the other main characters' point of view so let's see Belle.

[Lise]

Those two chapter were great. Can't wait for the next one.

I'd like Belle's POV, too.