Eye for An Eye

"In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Law, people are bound to this word. It a system of rules that one nation needed to adhere. There are also individuals who serve under the law, a duty that oath to abide by the truth, but only by the truth. And I think that's the beauty of law, by serving its purpose to the world. But what if the justice was rotten? That the scale of the law was biased and manipulated? Can we blame the law for that? Or blame the people who has the power to control the law?

I think if there is someone working under the law who stay true with their oath, not being blinded with greed, then maybe we can get the justice that we deserve. Getting my fact straight, there is a law of pressumption of innocence, meaning an accused must be presumed innocent until his guilt is established by proof beyond reasonable doubt. That is the reason why I lost my case and I know I should accept that.

But then, personally, I don't really care about this. I study toxicology and the only law I needed to understand and remember, is the law of medicine. Not until there was a time that I needed to. For me to survive and gave hope for my sanity.

Akala ko dati, justice was known to punish people. But alas, justice cannot serve anyone in this cruel world. Even though, we have money and every resources to fight for the truth. We will still lose because what we are fighting for is not only an ordinary civilian but a person who was propected by the law. And the saddest truth is, I realize... Law was made not to protect the nation's people but to protect the people who created it.

Naguunahan ang pagpatak ng luha sa mga mata ko. Kasabay nito ay ang pagtapal ng madilim na ulap at ang pagbuhos ng palahaw na pag-iyak ng kalangitan. Naghahatid ng malamig na simoy at malakas na hangin sa paligid. Malamya kong inalis ang luha sa aking pisnge at pumikit ng mariin bago huminga ng malalim. Tumingin ako sa bitana, kung saan mula rito sa labas ay nakikita ang lalaking kumikilos sa loob ng kanyang kwarto. Unti-unti namuo ang naglalarong ngiti sa aking kulay rosas na mga labi.

Bigla ay napapaling ang aking ulo ng marinig ang paghagis ng kung ano at galit na malakas na pagsigaw ng lalaki. Nakarinig ako ng pagsuntok at pagkabasag ng salamin. Matapos noon tanging hingal ang maririnig sa kabilang linya at mumunting paggalaw niya.

"I will do everything to ruin your family Dr. Valentine at pagtapos nun ay ako mismo ang papatay sayo."

Napakuyom ako ng aking kamao at nanggagalaiti sa galit ng marinig ang madiin na pagsambit ng Professor sa mga salitang iyon mula sa bathroom. Gamit ang device na kinonekta ko roon sa kwarto nya na inilagay ko sa switch ng ilaw, ay maririnig ng kaliwang tenga ko ang lahat nangyayari, mula sa pagkilos or boses ng professor sa loob ng kwarto.

"I will kill you first" sambit ni Elisha sa earpiece na nasa kanan ko. Tahimik ito mula kanina pero mukhang hindi sya makapagtimpi sa sinambit ng matanda. Elisha loved my brother before he even met Felisha, her crazy ex-girlfriend and ate Dalhia, his lovely wife. I just know that Elisha doesn't want to make things complicated and she doesn't want my brother Zayne to get involved with her trouble life kaya naman nakipagbreak sya at lumayo. She is my brother's first heartbreak and first love but they were cool now. I know Elisha, she will do anything for the one she love, even if it is illegal or a sin.

And that make us two. But I am more calculated and merciful than her, while she is ruthless and cold-hearted with the people she hates.

We are very close with each other and we share the same sentiments but I never knew I could actually do it. I never thought I would do this move. This is the second time I felt so much anger that I wanted to ruin someones life and get revenge. The first time I felt this is when my mother suffered a tragic judgement by the public. That's the time I promise to myself that I will become stronger, that I will never let anyone to look down on me. No one should abuse me.

For they will fear who I am and what I can do. And they will suffer thrice for what they've done to me.

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

I'm not a violent person and I know perfectly what's right and wrong. But if the justice can't do it, I will.

Sabagay sino ba naman ako para kalabanin ang mga taong kayang kontrolin ang resulta ng scale? I am just a mere citizen, with a rich family but has no power in law or politics.

Doctors are professionals respected by the people because they save lives and prolonged the life of a disease person. However, living in this country makes me see how unfair the treatment they received from the public and the government. They questioned their capabilities just because they couldn't save one's life. They were sued by malpractice or murder from euthanasia when all they wanted was to help people. Also, they are underpaid by the government when honestly, they deserve more. Imagine, the people who have skills and knowledge to save you is under the people of the government or the elite.

Sa madaling salita, kahit ano pang profession na mayroon ka wala kang laban sa mga taong may hawak ng batas at nag-aral ng batas.

Pero hindi ibig sabihin nun ay hahayaan ko sila. Because I couldn't never stomach what happened to my mother, my baby and my purity will go unjustified. I wouldn't back down without a fight and yes, I'm not doing this impulsively.

After all, a perfect plan needs a perfect sacrifice. And what could be more perfect than me?

I was sitting in the trunk of a tree while staring blankly at the man inside the room. Because of the dark clouds dominating the heavenly sky, the Professor didn't notice or see me.

With the thunderclaps and ferocious lightning storms. In the midst of the nightfall, a beautiful destruction reigned.

"Irishka Folk, the beautiful sister of that bastard! How are you coping up hmm?" The bastard said whispered angrily then look at the picture in the bulletin board just above his study table.

"6:40 pm" I murmured.

I smirk and look at my watch. Konti nalang.

Nang tumayo na ang Professor para mahiga sa kanyang kama ay napaayos ako ng pag-upo sa puno. Umalis ako sa pagkakasandal at diretsong pinanuod sya.

Stopping on his track when her knees wobbles, nakaramdam ang lalaki ng konting pagkahilo. Muli sana syang hahakbang when Professor Franco Gonzales clenched his fist on the chest.

"Fuck," he grumbled and frown.

"6.55 p.m" bulong ko sa hangin at seryosong pinanuod ang unti-unting paghihirap ng lalaki.

Professor tried to walk again, but in his defeat, his body stumbled on a table where his figurine collection was located. It was like every second that the clock hand went around. The torment is growing more and more unbearable.

Naluluhang napahawak sya sa table, nanghihina at nanginginig ang mga tuhod ngunit dumulas lamang ang kanyang kamay dahilan kung bakit nalaglag at nabasag ang mga naroon. He lost his balance and dropped himself on the ground. Feeling hopeless.

Napahugot ako ng malalim ng hininga at ibinuka ang palad. Sinasalo ang pagpatak ng ulan.

For the second time around, he was caught with his own mess...

"It was enchanting" I murmured and I know Elisha heard me. I saw the man grimaced in pain. There was a clashing of broken glass and a loud thud, when the Professor collapsed on the ground in his fetud state. Heavily breathing, sweating and clutching his clenching heart.

A burning pain of the 12th death tears.

I smirks when it is followed by the man's agonizing cries. It sounded endless in my ears. I felt a fleeting wave of pleasure as it echoed in the four-wall room.

"It's 7:00 pm, just right on time..." Napatingala ako sa kalangitan at pumikit, pinapakiramdaman ang bawat pagpatak ng ulan sa aking mukha.

At last, he taste his own medicine. A long overdue punishment, designed by 13 hours sufferings. Napabuga ako ng hangin at napatingin sa bulsa. My phone vibrated in the pocket and when I open the it. I saw his text.

'Okay. Let's meet at the park near your village'

I sighed and shook her head. I need to go.

Using the tree near the wall, I silently jumped out of the mansion. Running cautiously as the rain drops heavily through my slick black coat where I wear to protect and conceal myself.

Nang binuksan ko ang pinto ng nakaabang na kotse sa likod ng mansyon. Tinanggal ko ang hood at napahilamos ng mukha para tanggalin ang tubig ng ulan. Narinig ko ang mabigat na pagbutong hininga ni Elisha sa tabi ko. Hindi ako lumingon sa kanya. Instead, I look at the mansion in the car's window and agad nang pinaadar ang sasakyan paalis roon.

Sumunod na balita ay bumasag sa katahimikan ng publiko. Maraming nakikiososyo, samu't-saring opinyo at paghuhusga. May ilan rin na nagbibigay simpatya ng malaman ng buong masa ang pagsuko ng isang babae sa pulisya. Napahawak ng mahigpit ang babae sa loob ng kwartong kulay puti, unti-unti ang tinatagong ngiti sa kanyang mala-rosas na mga labi ay nagpakita. She smirks and read the article...  

Irishka Vanessa Gallero Folk murdered her professor. A victim of abduction and attempted rape. She accused her professor as the suspect of the crime but the later received verdict of not guilty by the court.  

"Investigator, would you save me this time around?" she sweetly murmured and glance at the person in front of her.

The man was coldly looking at Irishka. Napatitig sya sa mga mata ng babae, pilit binabasa ang nasa isip nito ngunit tanging galit at pagkatuwa lamang ang nakikita nya sa mga mata ni Irishka. Katulad ng una nyang masilayan ang kulay amber na mata ng babae, nakikita nya ang nag-aapoy na determinasyon. 

"What do you want me to do?" he coldly asked and raised his brow.

Irishka smirked and told him what to do.