A Witness to Sin
Introduction
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What makes a person a sinner?
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Was it the first man and woman eating the forbidden fruit?
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There was a sin before them
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The first sin known to Heaven and Earth
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The sin of an angel who believed he was greater than the One who created him
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The most beautiful angel
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The most favoured
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God gave humanity free will
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Such a beautiful gift
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And yet, it was free will that gave us the choice to sin.
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The room smelled of formalin, disinfectant, and something far less pleasant
A few students stood gathered around the examination table, all wearing masks over their noses and mouths
Some kept their distance from the body lying beneath the white sheet.
Others stared at it with a mixture of curiosity and unease
The professor stood at the head of the table, observing the students through his glasses
Professor
Now, does anyone wish to perform the autopsy?
Lilith
But, sir... it's our first time here. And we've never performed autopsy before
Before the professor could answer, a girl's voice came from behind them
A young woman stepped forward without hesitation
She adjusted her mask and walked toward the examination table as though she had been waiting for the opportunity.
Lilith leaned slightly toward the student beside her
？？？
She got the highest score in the entrance examination
Professor
Of course. It's our Lucy. Come on in.
The professor gave her a brief explanation before allowing her to begin
She handled the instruments with remarkable steadiness
There was no hesitation in her movements as she carefully opened the body and began examining the organs
The professor asked questions as she worked
Professor
What are you looking at?
Lucy Fernandez
The condition of the surrounding tissue, sir.
She continued explaining what she observed, identifying structures and describing their functions with an almost unnerving confidence
Around her, the room slowly changed
Another covered her mouth
A third hurried out of the room
A few others remained, though they looked away whenever Lucy exposed something particularly unpleasant
Lilith stayed where she was
There was something strange about Lucy
She didn't merely seem comfortable
She seemed to enjoy being comfortable while everyone else struggled
Lucy glanced around the room and noticed several students looking sick
A faint smile crossed her face
Lucy Fernandez
Medical college is not for the weak.
She returned her attention to the body
Lucy Fernandez
Leave while it's still early. It only gets worse from here.
A student near the back muttered beneath her mask
？？？
She didn't have to say that. Everyone has their own problems
Lucy stopped
Slowly, she turned her head.
Her eyes settled on the girl.
Lucy Fernandez
I suppose some people get triggered by the truth.
Pride
After class, Lilith caught up with Lucy in the corridor
Lilith
Can we be friends?😃
Lucy Fernandez
(stop walking)
Lucy looked at Lilith with an expression that suggested she had just been asked the most unnecessary question of the day
Lilith
Because you're the top student of our batch 😄
Lilith
I want to improve my scores
Lilith
So, if you become my friend, you can help me study and increase my marks😅
Lucy Fernandez
(continue walking)
Lucy Fernandez
I don't make friends
Lilith watched her walk away
Lilith
I could be the first one😎
Lucy didn't even turn around
Lilith continued trying to talk to Lucy whenever she got the opportunity
Lucy continued ignoring her
Eventually, Lilith began to realize that Lucy wasn't merely unfriendly
Lilith
I guess she genuinely doesn't have any interest in knowing anyone 🫤😮💨
Lucy sat alone outside the college building, her phone pressed against her ear
Lucy Fernandez
I just need a hundred dollars. Why can't you arrange it for me?
Her father's voice came through the phone
Father
Lucy, I paid our debt yesterday for your tuition fees.
Father
I genuinely don't have the money, my dear.
Father
Why can't you understand our situation?
Lucy Fernandez
(clenched her jaw)
Lucy Fernandez
Then why did you bring me into this world if you can't afford me?
Her father's voice fell silent
Lucy continued, her frustration spilling out.
Lucy Fernandez
I earn a scholarship every year. I try my best to help you and Mom whenever I can. I've won prize money whenever I could just so we could afford food.
Lucy Fernandez
And now, when I need money right now, you tell me you don't have any
Father
I'm sorry, Lucy. I... I'm sorry for disappointing you
Father
I'll ask a friend for the money. I'll send it to you, alright?
Father
Please don't be upset.
Lucy Fernandez
(ends the call)
For several seconds, she sat completely still.
Then she rubbed her forehead in frustration
Lilith
Do you need any help?
Lucy Fernandez
(turn around)
Lilith stood there, holding her bag over one shoulder
Lucy Fernandez
How long have you been standing there?
Lucy Fernandez
(sighed)
Go away
Lucy immediately looked at her
Pride
Lilith pointed toward a girl sitting alone beneath a tree, quietly reading a book
Lilith
You see that girl over there?
Lucy glanced in her direction
Lilith
Ask her for her wallet. She'll give it to you.
Lucy looked back at Lilith
Lucy Fernandez
Why would she give me her wallet?
Lilith
She's naturally nice😊
Lucy Fernandez
Do I look like I need pity?😒
Lilith
(tilted her head)
Enough to look desperate for money
Lucy Fernandez
*This bitch*💢💢
Lucy sighed and stood up.
She walked toward the girl, irritation evident in every step
Lucy Fernandez
Oi! You over there?💢
The girl looked up from her book, startled
Lucy Fernandez
Give me your wallet😒
Lucy Fernandez
*I can't believe I'm doing this 💢*
The girl nervously reached into her bag
After fumbling around for a moment, she pulled out her wallet and handed it to Lucy.
Lucy glanced at the wallet, then at the girl.
The girl immediately gathered her things and hurried away without another word
Lucy watched her disappear around the corner
She turned back toward Lilith
Lilith was still standing where she had been, wearing that same irritatingly cheerful smile
Lucy raised the wallet slightly
Lucy Fernandez
How did you know she'd do that?
Lilith
People are predictable 🤷🏻♀️
Lucy Fernandez
You're weird
The next time Lilith and Lucy went out together, Lilith dragged her to a shopping mall.
They wandered through the stores until they reached a cosmetics section offering free makeup samples
Lilith's eyes immediately lit up
Lilith
Shall we try the free makeup?😃😄
Lucy glanced at the display
Lucy Fernandez
I don't know
Lilith looked at her face
Lilith
You have a great face. Why not?
Lilith
Come here. Let me help
Before Lucy could object, Lilith had already begun selecting products
Few minutes later, Lucy sat patiently while Lilith applied the makeup
Lucy watched her through the mirror.
Lucy Fernandez
I've never tried makeup before, you know.
Lilith smiled as she carefully worked
Lilith
There's always a first time for everything.
When she finished, Lilith stepped back and admired her work
Then she handed Lucy a mirror
Lucy stared at her reflection
She was quiet for a moment
Lilith
You look so beautiful.😍
Lucy continued looking at herself
Lilith
You're smart and pretty too. I'm pretty sure boys will be all over you.
A young man suddenly approached them
？？？
You're beautiful. Can I have your number?
Lilith immediately nudged Lucy
Lilith
He's asking for your number 🤭
Lucy Fernandez
(flushed) 😳
Lucy Fernandez
He's not👉🏻👈🏻
The young man looked slightly confused
？？？
I'm actually asking for yours
She smiled and gave him her number
？？？
I'll give you a call 😉
The young man smiled and walked away.
Lilith watched him leave before turning toward Lucy
Lilith
You were actually right
Lilith
(grinned)
He wasn't asking for your number. He was asking for mine.
The smile disappeared from her face.
She quietly turned around and began walking away
Her face was suddenly disappointed
Lilith stared after her, confused
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