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Chapter 21
MAY naamoy akong pamilyar na amoy dahilan para magising ang diwa ko.
"Attorney, nandito na tayo."
Napadilat ako ng wala sa oras, nakasandal pala ko kay Dev. Nakabaon pa ang mukha ko sa leeg niya.
His gentle face welcomed me, POTA! Sabi ko pahinga lang eh, hindi bagong kahihiyan.
"Pasensya na." Agad na sabi ko tsaka umayos ng upo.
I'm so disappointed at you, Elara. That's what my mind is screaming at the moment.
"It's okay, Attorney." He smiled and pointed outside. "Pumasok kana ro'n, baka matapos na 'yung visiting hours."
"Yes, thank you." I said and quickly fix my things.
"Should I go with you, Attorney?"
I looked at him and examined him.
Deep dark circles, a tired face. He looks worn out. I smiled and patted his head. "You rest here."
"Is that okay?"
Tumango naman ako tsaka dahan-dahan lumabas. Napahawak ako sa ulo ko dahil sobra ang pagkirot nito. Napakapit ako saKaugnay na kabanata
The Verdict Chapter 22
"WE already inject normal saline 200 cc per hour and gave her fever reducer. It's a syncope, she's showing symptoms of serious dehydration. Let's just hydrate her for now. She will feel better after a good sleep." I heard the doctor says. Agad kong pinikit ang mata ko at kunwaring nagtulog-tulugan. "Also, fatigue and fever is not a very good combination. She over worked herself, I suggest that she won't drink coffee for two weeks and eat a proper meal." Dagdag pa nito tsaka tumingin kay Dev. "Ano ba ang nangyari? Bakit siya nagkaganyan?" Tumikhim si Dev bago nagsalita. "Kagagaling lang namin sa detention center. Masyado siyang nai-stress sa
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DAHAN-dahan niyang hinawakan ang buhok ko at hinimas at inayos 'yon."Wag kang susuko, Elara. Nandito ko, lumaban ka! 'Di kita pababayaan! Wag mo kong iiwan!"Napangiwi naman ako sa pagdra-drama niya, agad ko siyang binatukan at umupo ng maayos."Tangna ka! Pinatay mo na ko sa isip mo."Nanlaki ang mata niya at napatayo."Kala ko ba critical ka? Ang sabi ni Storm malala ang lagay mo!"Napa-irap naman ako. "Mukha bang malala ang lagay nito?" I asked and raised my middle finger.
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INALALAYAN ko siya paakyat ng kwarto niya at kumuha ng isang palanggana ng warm water at bimpo para panlinis sa kaniya. Sobrang gulo rin ng kwarto niya lilinisin ko na lang mamaya lilinisin ko muna 'yung may ari napakabaho niya kasi. Isa-isa kong tinanggal ang mga damit niya ng hawakan niya ang kamay ko. "N-no! M-may gi-girlfriend ak-ako!" Nanlaki naman ang mata ko tsaka nagpameywang sa harap niya. "F-fuck! Magagalit si M-mount sa'kin." Mount? Ta's Lake? Ano 'to Nature?
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"TELL me the full details, Iñigo."Tumango ito at tiningnan ang notepad niya. "According to what he said, he'll testify on behalf of Ms. Manzana. You will be meeting him tomorrow in Bitterscape Cafe."Tumango naman ako at pumasok ng opisina ko nagsimula na kong mag-ayos ng ilang mga files."Iñigo, pakitawag sila Paralegal Centeno at Investigator Lozaro."Agad naman niyang sinunod ang utos ko. Nagtanggal ako ng contacts at pinalitan 'yon ng glasses. Inayos ko na rin 'yung file na kinailangan ko nang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko at iniluwal no'n si Attorney Claverio.
The Verdict Chapter 26
AFTER our meeting, I excused myself and silently hide in the bathroom. I dialed Blacked's number. ["Y-yes?"] Ano nangyayari sa boses niya, hingal na hingal. Fuck! "Don't tell me your having sex right now, Diaz?" ["No, I was on a mission. Anyway, I would like to get laid, thank you for the idea."] "Bastard." ["Why? Wanna try me?"] Agad na nanginig katawan ko, kadiri. "Just tell me when are you free?" ["Oh, I can talk now."] "What are you doing?" ["I'm just installing a bomb, its nice to hear an Attorney first before I blow this building up."] "Who's orders?" Wala naman si Lavinia para magbigay ng utos, sino ang nagpapagawa? ["My own will."] "You nuts? What do you think you are doing??"
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TIME flies fast nagre-ready na ako ngayon para ma-meet si Blacked Diaz. After that scene in the hospital, Dev volunteer to drive, I agreed because I'm in no state to stir the wheel. I'm lost with so many thoughts. When we dine out, after lunch we got back to the firm like nothing happened. Though he lectured me first about taking my vitamins. Sumakay ako ng kotse at nag-drive paalis ng building para pumunta sa Bitterscape Cafe. Ilang saglit lang akong nagmaneho papunta ro'n, ngayon ay papasok na ko sa loob. Isang tao lang ang nakita ko naka-upo ito sa isang sofa. Agad ko naman siyang nilapitan at ngumiti ng ka onti. "Attorney Elara Miranda." Tsaka ako nalahad ng kamay. Tumayo naman ito at inabot ang kamay ko. "Blacked Diaz. We finally met, Attorney." Napangisi ako, parehas kaming umupo. Syempre, wag na tayong magpaligoy-ligoy pa simulan na natin 'to chos!
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"THIS honorable court of the Supreme Trial Court, Branch 3 with the Honorable Judge Clev Ramiscal is now in session." The clerk first remark. "All rise. Let's pray. As our Supreme Judge, Almighty God, we stand in your holy presence. We humbly beseech you to bless and inspire us so that our thoughts, words, and actions are in accordance with your will. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirits, and fill our hearts with fraternal love, wisdom, and understanding, so that we may be effective conduits of truth, justice, and peace. Guide us today in the path of righteousness for the fulfillment of your greater glory. Amen." I signed cross after praying raise my head with so much confidence.
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"DOES the accused admit to be the same Lavinia Manzana that is the person being accused to allegedly murder, bribery, drug dealing and arson?" "Yes, your honor." "Does the accuse admit that she smuggled illegal fire arms and drugs?" My eyes narrowed. "Objection, Your Honor. Fire arms was never mention and does not part of the charges. We denied." "Does the accuse admit that she extorted money from the public government?" "No, your honor." "Does the accused adm
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