Kabanata 23

ALIYAH'S POV

"I am expecting the shorthand by tomorrow, Ms. Monterde. This case is giving me headaches. I need to rest after the verdict," ani Judge Villanueva nang lumabas kami ng court room pagkatapos ng isang mainit na paglilitis.

"No worries, Judge. I'll make sure to finish the files immediately." tumango ako sa kanya at pagkatapos ay nauna nang lumabas ng Hall of Justice.

Huminga ako ng malalim nang yakapin ng malamig na simoy ng hangin ang kabuuan ko. The rain is pouring heavily that made me stop from walking.

"Fuck, life..." I uttered in a lower tone and took a deep breath. Blangko kong tinignan ang pag-ulan, ang bawat patak nito.

I know I should start seeing the good in everything, but this weather made me feel cold and empty. All I want is to go home after a tiring day at work and here's the rain, pissing me off.

Ramdam ko ang bigat ng mga mata ko. I haven't rest for days, dahil na rin sa sunod sunod na court hearing na dinaluhan ko. Hindi ko na alam ang pakiramdam ng may mat