This is what you deserved

"Indeed, you haven't done anything on me. But you are not innocent. You should know what you have done. This is what you deserved!"

".......Ahhh!..." Another punch came in, "........I don't know what you are talking about."

"Stop lying! You bullied Alfie, right?"

"You.......! How do you know that?!" Philip asked.

"I saw it with my own eyes! You hurt Alfie. Not just once but again and again!"

"HUH?! What's wrong with that?! I told him to do what I said but he didn't! That's why I punched him! It's all his fault! Why do I need to lose to a weakling like him?"

"You're wrong. No one has the right to hurt others."

"Right to hurt others? Come on! Aren't you hurting people too?! You hate me so that's why you hurt me!"

"I am doing this for Alfie. While you are hurting others for jealousy and pride. You are wrong, so I am here to punish you."

"HA! Do you think you are a hero or something?! Stop pretending to be a hero! You're not innocent, either!"

"You said you saw me bullying Alfie, then why didn't you stop me from bullying him at that time? You said you are here for Alfie, but I don't remember seeing you anywhere helping him. I guess you must have escaped and hid in the corner, pretending nothing had happened. What's the difference between a bystander and a bully?! You speak justice and fairness all the time. But in the end you are no different from me! How dare you say it is all my fault?!" Philip scolded him. The words broke Kevin's heart, he couldn't scold him back.

"..........yeah, you're right. The reason Alfie is being bullied is not just you but me too. I am the same as you." Kevin lowered his head, guilt went through his heart.

"At primary school, when I knew about Alfie's ghost rumors. I never thought that ghosts actually exist. I really don't. I thought that they were all lies and other classmates were just making fun of Alfie and teasing him. I mean how can ghosts possibly exist?! I never trust any supernatural affairs or stories. So I didn't care about the rumors and talked to Alfie as friends." Kevin said, biting his lips, trying to remain strong. His voice was shaking. Endless guilt and sadness were the only things left.

"But on that day, I saw Alfie was talking to the air with my own eyes. He called out a name in the air even though there wasn't anyone there. At first, I thought I heard it wrong. But the more I observed him, the more I realized how strange he was. He laughed suddenly even though he was alone. And he always said weird things that I don't understand..........."

"It was really creepy. His actions are not reasonable at all. And I thought that......he was crazy....."

"So I started to ignore him and talked to other classmates. As if nothing had happened. For years, I have seen Alfie being bullied many times but I just ignored all of them, pretending to see nothing. I wanted to stand up. But I can't! His behaviors are just so strange! At that time, I just didn't want to have any relations with a crazy person." Kevin shouted in guilt, he was confessing even though no one told him to.

"But when I realized that ghosts are real. I never felt so......so......regretful."

"Alfie was NEVER CRAZY OR INSANE! He is just a bit different from others! He can see ghosts, that's all! He is just a normal person, not crazy or strange! He shouldn't be bullied or being discriminated against because he can see ghosts. He didn't deserve to be treated like this. He deserves to have friends! He deserves to have his own social circles........and not like being isolated in class........"

"I know all of this! I watched all of it. In class, in the corridors, outside school! But I didn't do anything at all!!! I didn't do anything to help him. I just treat him like a crazy person like the others!" As he screamed, tears fell down unconsciously, guilt stabbed him more.

"I once said I was his friend but I never was. I even told Sarah that I would not judge Alfie by his rumors but in the end I was the same as the other classmates in class! I AM NOT HIS FRIEND! OR HIS CLASSMATE! I AM NO ONE! Argh........what am I doing? I promised Alfie that we would go to the shopping street together but we never did. I wish I had. I am so sorry......." he apologized, he knew he wasn't apologizing to Alfie, he was just apologizing to himself. He doubted whether Alfie even remembered him. But he just couldn't stop.

Nobody had ever punished him for what he did.

Nobody even knew what he did.

Sins were the only things left.

And that was what made him feel so guilty.

"I'm really sorry, Alfie. I really do. If only I can understand you more, maybe I won't feel so regretful. But there is no going back, so this is what at least I can do." Kevin raised his hand, pointing at Philip. He watched him shivering in fear, but there was no hesitation in his eyes. Bloody's smile widened, as if she was laughing in her heart. It was certain of what Kevin was going to do next.

"Wait....wait.....WAIT, Kevin!" Philip opened his mouth to stop Kevin, "Calm down, ok? We are classmates, right? So stop it, Kevin.......I apologized to you for what I did and to Alfie too. I promised I won't hurt Alfie or anyone again. So stop it......stop it, Kevin. Even if you hurt me, nothing will change."

"Indeed, you're right. Alfie won't forgive me even if I punch you. Even if he does, I still can't forgive myself. This is not for Alfie. This is for me. I am not helping him. I am just putting all my anger and regrets at you. You can hate me. BUT I HATE YOU MORE!!!!!" Kevin waved his hand, stared at Philip coldly and cried, "Bloody!"

"Yes, my host. I can do anything you want. No matter what you wish for." Bloody's eyes beamed and gazed at Philip.

"Wait......no.....no........how can this be happening to me?! SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!"

"Even if you shout, no one will come and help you. This is the punishment for what you did. Although it's been a short while, I think I have a lovely time talking to you. Goodbye, Philip." Bloody lifted up her black hands, they joined together and emerged straight. Philip closed his eyes.

"WAIT!!!"