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Chapter 10: The appeal
*The Appeal*
It's on a Thursday, almost three weeks after being arraigned in court.
It's the appeal day.
I'm more keen today because I'm determined to get out of this hell hole.
Being in remand ain't a walk in the park...leave alone for a crime you know nothing about.
The prosecutor is at it again, setting out the rules and reading the crimes.
My human hair wig was long confiscated by a cop and I'm left with untidy cornrows. I know I look like shit but all that matters is my getting out of this hell hole sane and alive.
My attention shifts to my family and upon seeing my mum, my heart breaks instantly. There she is, looking so frail, with sunken eyes and wrinkled face. I'm sure she hasn't had sleep for days. My dad too looks so deep in thoughts and I'm sure alot is going on in his mind.
My brother and sister too look distant and I can tell my arrest has taken a tol
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