Chapter 12 Chapter 12 My mind was in turmoil , reason and emotion waging war as the children silently watched our heated exchange .
Despair filled their eyes .
The youngest huddled together , tiny hands clasped tightly , as if awaiting fates final verdict .
My heart melted at the sight .
They had already fought so hard to escape hell we couldnt send them back .
Taking a deep breath to steady myself , I spoke quietly : Ill help you .
But I wont just find someone to take them .
Im staying here until theyre all safely out .
Joseph froze , then shook his head vigorously .
No , its too dangerous ! I met his gaze , my voice firm .
And let you face this danger alone ? If you dont agree , Ill walk out right now and tell them about the Huronai children youre hiding.
He glared at me through gritted teeth .
… You ! I never should have involved you ! Too late .
I shrugged .
Youve already pulled me into this .
Joseph turned away angrily , refusing to look at me .
I sighed , stepped closer , and wrapped my arms around his neck , forcing him to meet my eyes .
At least in the worst case , we can die together .
He exploded .
Dont say that ! Thats not going to happen ! Through the clear visor of his protective suit , I touched his face gently .
Of course not .
After all , you promised we still have to visit my mother .
I had to admit , Josephs plan was nearly perfect .
No one would dare touch bins containing Ebola contaminated waste , let alone suspect they concealed people .
We could smuggle out two children per trip .
The truck would stop midway , where aid workers would transfer them to safety .
After two weeks , only two remained siblings named Ray and Mary .

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The day of their planned escape , Joseph was elated .
He looked at me with sincere gratitude .
Thank you , Zoey .
I didnt respond , just squeezed his hand tightly.
17:43 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 24.2 % Chapter 12 Victory felt within reach .
We even celebrated early .
The children performed Igamara , a traditional Huronai dance , while Joseph prepared what could almost be called a feast .
I captured everything on camera .
As night fell , the siblings began donning their protective suits .
Mary held out a marker , asking softly , Could you write your names on them ? Joseph and I exchanged surprised glances but agreed .
I thought for a moment before adding beneath my name : Grow up strong and well .
Joseph wrote : May you reunite with your family .
I added : May peace come soon .
He followed with : Until we meet again .
We covered their suits with blessings until everyones eyes brimmed with tears .
The siblings embraced us , their voices muffled inside their suits : Well remember you forever ! Thank you ! Youre our heroes ! Late that night , the transport truck arrived on schedule .
As usual , we settled the children into the waste bins and loaded them aboard .
Just as we finished , gunfire erupted from the centers main hall .
Joseph and I exchanged tense looks before rushing toward the commotion .
Armed militants had stormed the center , claiming they had intelligence about hidden Huronai children .
Joseph stepped forward calmly , maintaining his composure as he cooperated with their search .
I followed close behind , watching them kick down doors and ransack rooms , my breath caught in my throat .
Finding nothing , they hurled threats and prepared to leave .
But as the last man reached the door , a shout rang out : The truck that just left ! The militants erupted in curses and stormed out .
The final man stopped suddenly , unleashing an enraged roar as he yanked a grenade from his belt and hurled it into the center of the hall .
Time seemed to slow .
I watched the grenade trace its lazy arc downward .
I saw the horror bloom on the other doctors faces .
17:43 1 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 24.5 % Chapter 12 I saw Josephs expression harden with determination as he lunged toward me .
In the instant before detonation , he threw himself over me , pressing me to the ground and shielding me with his body .
No !! Joseph !! I shouted