Chapter 55

Ruby

“Today I am going to teach you how to use a gun,” Newana let out.

“Why?” My eyes were wide. The thought of using a gun again made me feel sick to my stomach.

“This is mandatory work. You have to learn how to use a gun, in case of an emergency,” she explained and added, “Unless you have a death wish.”

“But...” The last time I used the gun was when we killed Carter Cowell, in which I had no contribution actually, Vexon helped me pull the trigger. I thought that was probably the last time, but who knew I now had to take training on it?

“I don’t have all the time in the world for you,” with that, she handed me a pistol. I knew it because in my leisure time I used to research revolvers. Never did I ever imagine using one in real life.

When the cold metal touched my palm, it gave me goosebumps. Now I knew why she made me lift weights – it was heavier than one would think it to be.

“It’s semi-automatic, which means it-” I completed her sentenc