جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 10

(Atty. Elthon POV)It was already dusk when the call came in. The knots in my stomach eased up a little and I smiled at the Eriez who’s also been patiently waiting for a call from his subordinates.“They got Jasmin,” I announced happily.

(ATTY. ELTHON  POV)I didn’t know if James’ family could really be called a family. He was a college mate to me and Eriez. Back then I was in the College of Law, he a Business Administration guy, and Eriez a medical student.  Among us three, only he married. And he’s the busiest on top of it. 

(Jasmin POV) This old chapel has been my regular go-to place after my shift as a cashier at a small fast food chain. I do so to say some prayers, visit sister Ema, and offer some flowers by the altar. There was this old lady who sells wreaths, bouquets, and single roses by a wooden pushcart beside the pathway to the chapel. She’s usually prepared to close for the day when I pass by. But now that I was her

(Rhio POV)Eriez was in casual clothing when I met him in the company lobby. I guess he was off from work. I’m not in the mood to listen for what he’s about to say but there’s nothing I could really do about it.  I can’t escape the truth anymore. The meeting was still an hour ahead so I spared some time for him.“A wake will be held for your father before the cremation,” he said passively.

(Zhio POV)“Light yours then we’ll pray.”I attempted to use it although never in my life had I held something as such. I’ve got a Zippo that was probably on the car so I just took one stick and stroked it against the side of the box. It didn’t light up. Second one broke. Third one did too until it slowly ran out of content. Something like