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Hi I'm Amira, 25, a lawyer. I live here in the Philippines. Guess what? I'm nothing unique. I'm just like any other person in my occupation. Only that I don't accept criminal clients. I only accept victim clients, and well, also those 'criminal' clients but only those I know are innocent. One thing I have learned in my profession, is to see who's lying or not. But, love is blind.

One more thing, my life, is full of things I've never wished for. 

"Stay back! Don't touch her you-"

"I would shoot her if you don't shut up!"

Shout the man holding the gun followed by bullets shot in the air.

Screams.

Gunshots.

Dead pepole.

Blood covering the floor.

When will this stop? How did I got into this?

I feel sorry for the families, the children, waiting for their dads or moms to come home without knowing that they're forever gone in the world. I know that feeling, worst is I can do nothing for them.

"Me. Just take m

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    Elexier’s POVI am here sitting in a table, reading some file from my company. Even if I am here at home, guarded by police men outside, I can’t just stop working. I don’t want my company going down as it is my source of income. I dragged a file in front of me ans sign each pages.Amira called earlier to tell me that she got in her friends house safely. And she say they plan to go outside and unwind. I have a bad gut feel because of an unknown reason. It’s like I don’t want her to go outside. I feel like it’s still unsafe for her to go around. I tried to say it to her but she said she just really need to go out. So I didn’t argue any longer, I just said yes.This home arrest are not really that strict. As I am only committed on helping my father on his drugs operation, I don’t use it, and I don’t own anything. I can still go out but only three times a week. And I also pleaded the General that I should c

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    Amira’s POV“I hope this helps you even jus a little bit.” Elocin said and looked at me while eating ice cream. She decided to take me to an amusement park. She made me ride different rides and made me play different games. And it was fun actually. I was really fun. She also treated me foods. And I can say that this calms refreshed me. I love this day. This is one of the greatest after everything that has happened.“Yes it did. A lot actually. Thank you for taking me here. At least for a day I will forget things.” I said and smiled ta her too. I continued eating my ice cream. We are here sitting in a bench watching the sunset. It’s almost over. And it’s beautiful. Endings can be beautiful too. And sunsets are the proof. And as they say, we all have a happy ending. So if today wasn’t happy, then today is not the ending. I’m holding on to that.After a few more minutes

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    Elexier’s POV “No need, Elocin. I’ll take care of it don’t worry. You can go now if you want to of course. You should take a rest. Thank you.” “Are you sure? You know that if you cant you can just inform me? I’ll stay just say it.” “No, it’s really fine no worries. I just don’t want to leave him here.” *Closing door sounds* My eyes are closed and I am just half awake. But I can clearly hear what they are saying. I can hear the familiar voice of Amira and her friend Elocin. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Amira’s familiar back peeling some fruits. I looked around and I realized that I am in the hospital. I don’t remember how I got here.The last thing I remembered was falling down to the ground when I suddenly heard a loud sting in my ear. But all I can think is thank God for giving me a second life. (“Behold, God is my salvation;

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    Amira’s POV I was in a table near the door, peeling some oranges when I suddenly heard a noise coming from Elexier’s bed so I turned my gaze on that way. I saw Elexier trying to sit up his bed. I was shocked that he’s already awake so I attended to him quickly. I half run to get to him because of shock. “Elexier what are you doing? Stop moving if you still can’t! Your wounds will just hurt even more!” I said to him a bit loudly as I was surprised and happy at the same time. I held on to his arm and elbow to support him and just let go when he finally sat stably. He groaned because of pain coming from his shoulder. “Stay here I’ll just get you a nurse,” I said and then turned my gaze to the door. But even before I could take my second step to there, Elexier already got my elbow stopping me to get out. “Why? You need to be checked? I’ll get you assistance-” “I want to see

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    Elexier’s POVSeeing my mother lying in this bed just breaks me. Even when the nurse said that she is already safe, this still shouldn’t happen to her. She don’t deserve this. She has been a good mother to us and a good wife. I don’t know that father would really do that to her. I thought he can’t. But Iwas wrong because he is really willing to shoot her. And he did. I don’t know if I can still forgive him. But maybe. Maybe I can. Maybe I’ll forgive him if he just ask for it. He should ask for forgiveness from me, and my mother. I will give it to him. After all, he is still my father who only wants the best for us. He was just turned evil by the money and power that drugs is giving him. He is still my loving father, I know.I looked at my mother in pity. Mom, wake up please. I still need to apologize to you.My eyes are tearyand my nose is becoming runny. My vision is becoming bl

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    Amira’s POVElexier fell asleep sitting in his wheel chair that night.I don’t want to disturb his sleep so I just got him a blanket and covered him up so that he won’t be cold. I also didn’t leave the room. I got my self a blanket and made my self comfortable in the chair in the other side of his mother’s bed. And I fell asleep on there too. I am only awakened every time a nurse will enter the room to check on Mrs. Villamorannas.The next day, I slowly opened my eyes and saw the familiar back of Elexier standing in front of a table preparing some foods. Maybe he felt that I am awake and that made his gaze turned on to me. My eyes is still half closed but I can see him smiling at me.“Did I wake you up? Sorry,” He asked while looking at his food.“No,” I answered. “Why are you standing? What are you doing? You should have waken me up to do th

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    Elexier’ POVI watched Amira as she picked up all her things and put it all in her bag. She waved bye to me and then walked towards the exit and closed the door. I still ain’t sure that she is safe out there. I can’t still help myself but be worried. The only thing that will make me feel okay about her going outside is if she is with body guards. At least there will be people to protect her in case something happened.I looked at my mom as she is still unconscious lying in her bed. Staring at her for straight long minutes, I noticed that her finger moved. I was about to call the nurse and the doctor but maybe that was jus thing I see because of my want for her to wake up. But no. I saw her fingers moving. So even before anything, I quickly got up the chair I was sitting but my injury strained. I groaned a little because of the pain from my suddden move. As I stood up, I moved slowly this time and walked towards the door. As

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    Amira’s POVThat same day, I decided to go home to Elocin. Maybe I’ll just visit her for a few hours. I decided not to leave Elexier and his mom here in the hospital. They are both patients here. They can’t look up for each other even if, yes, there are nurses. But it just cant be just the two of them.I gathered all my stuffs and put them inside my bag. I composed my self before saying goodbye to Elexier. I faced Elexier and I saw him directly looking at me. His mom is peacefully sleeping on her bed. She is trying to gain back her energy.“My men will be with you again. I know you’re still not safe to go alone outside.” he said, not taking his eyes off me.“I’m fine with that.” I replied. I know he is just worried. And I can feel his concern for me that way. And in fact, I am also worried. I’m worried for the people around me that the

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    Elexier’s POV The musical band started to play their instruments an create sound that is so refreshing to the human ear. The flower girls and boys started to throw their flowers every where, and is gently being carried away by the wind. Bubbles are floating everywhere. All the guest started to walk on the red carpet on the floor of this church we are all in. This day has come. The day when I marry the girl of my life, who I am ready to spent my whole life with. The girl who I have suffered so many things with, and we conquered it. The strongest girl I know. The most beautiful girl in my eyes. My best man stood beside and tapped my shoulders. I am nervous. Yes I am a little bit. But the happiness I am feeling still shines the most. I met you in that dark rode when somebody tried to do something bad to you, and I saved you. It may look like I have saved you many times, but no. You are the one who saved me. You

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    2 years laterI am here outside my school, feeling the breeze of the air that is touching my skin. And as this engineering school of mine is near the Manila bay, where you can watch the beautiful sunset, I stood here and watched that masterpiece of the nature. The sky is in the color of orange, yellow, and a hint of blue. Which calms my mind. I hugged myslef as I can feel the cold breeze. I took a deep breath, and smiled. I can’t help ut to smile. Everything is over. Everything have fall in their places. There is no more of everything. I’m at peace. We are at peace. Of my best friend slash brides maid Elocin, and my fiance Elexier. Yes, that’s right, fiance.Looking back now, I just realized how strong we have been in that year. I’m so proud of us.I am eating fruits when the door slowly opened. It swallowed Elexier, who is wearing a suit, a formal suit, and I guess he just g

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    Amira’s POVI woke up because of a dazzling light in my face again. Seeing that, I felt a little nervous as I may have a trauma for lights because of everything that has happened. I looked around and found relief when I saw that this place isn’t like those place where I am finding myself to be in for the last, days? I don’t know. What happened? All I remember is somebody injecting me with something and I fell asleep? Where am I.UI slowly let my eyes look around more on this place. There’s couch, there are chairs, there is a table and in it are foods. Am I…… Am I and a hospital?I looked at my hands and saw that I have a dextrose connected to me. So I am in the hospital? I am in the hospital! I’m alive! They have saved me! I felt happy and my hearth was suddenly full of warmth. I feel my lips forming a curve for this feeling I have right now. This can’t be exp

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    Elexier’s POVI was so furious aster that call with him. And what make me even more furious that I don’t exactly know where they are! I cursed so loud and placed my hands on my forehead, thinking of the next thing I should do. And then I thought of something suddenly. The call. I picked up my phone from my pocket and touched that ended call. I just hope Amira’s location is on, so could track where she is. I won’t let anything happen to her.Few more minutes of doing it, I finally got her location. Gotcha!Barangay 163, Pasay City.I quickly started the engine of my car and get out there as soon as I found out where she is. I just hope I arrived there in time. Because if I don’t, I don’t know what will I do to that Lozano. This can be the first time I’ll be killing somebody.While driving, I called General Santos to tell that i

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    Elexier’s POVI was driving my car fast trying to chase and follow the route of that white van. The police’s gave me some options on where the van went as they don’t know where exactly it go. I cursed so loud inside my car thinking what they might do to Amira. I swear, they will pay if they tried to give even just a small bruise at Amira! My breathing is hitching when my phone suddenly rang. I looked at it and saw Amira’s number calling. I stepped on the break very quickly and answered the call.“Hello Amira?! Where are you?! Are you okay?! Where are you?!” I immediately asked continuously when I answered the call. I didn’t heard Amira’s voice, instead I heard a man’s evil laugh on the other line.‘Elexier, Elexier, Elexier. Oh Elexier my dear, why are you so worried about this girl huh?” The man spoke and then laughed again. Upon hearing that famili

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    Elexier’s POVAfter that talk with Amira, she decided that she should get their things first in their boarding house so that they could stay here. I didn’t agree with her, because I’m afraid that something might happen when she leave here. We can’t still tell how our enimies are thinking. They might be planning for their next move now. I told her that I can just buy them new clothes because I really can,I really would. But she insisted. She said that that is not needed.“Amira, it will be better that way. You are much safer that way. I’ll just buy things for you. For the both of you. We don’t know if you’re safe out there.Mr. Lozano’s men could be everywhere.” I said to her as they walks to the door, already leaving. I followed them.“That’s a no need Elexier. I understand your concern but if we are able to get here safe, we will get back here safe.

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    Amira’s POVThe whole night that day, my eyes are closed but my mind and my senses are awake. I can’t sleep thinking bout things that might happen. And I can’t take it if Elocin will be hurt and involved because she shouldn’t be. It’s midnight now. I didn’t dare to open any window to check if those men are still here.My phone’s alarm beep and it woke me up. I didn’t know if that was what you call sleep. It felt like just a second. I think I just took a nap. I picked up my phone from the table near my bed and saw that it’s 6; A.M in the morning. And I fell asleep at 4:00 A.M. I guess. I got up the bed and walked up to my door and slowly opened it. When I got out my room, I saw the lights on the kitchen are open. I walked to there and saw Elocin making breakfast.“Oh, you’re already awake,” She greeted at me when I entered the

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    Elexier’s POV I drove Amira home to her house and my mom and I drove directly to my condo. My mom immediately got in her room and I guess, she already dozed of. I went to my room and took a shower. This day is so tiring. But it’s so fun. I can’t help but to smile while on the shower. Oh man, I guess this is bad. I’m doomed. Amira already found her way on how to get in my system and drive me crazy. And I am literally in here in the shower, taking a bath, thinking of her. But I just can’t help it. I got out the shower and blow dried my hair. I then let my self fall in my bed. I’m just staring at the ceiling, waiting my eyes to close and sleep. But even if I already close my eyes, Amira’s image is there. I chuckled at my self. I’m crazy. But my smile faded away when I realized what will happen tomorrow. We’ll be visiting my father, in the jail. Mom have requested this to me. And she have already waited for so long to

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    Amira’s POVThe last one day remaining on that vacation is awesome. I was so happy that straight 3 days. I felt like I’m at ease. Away from the problems. In that day three of our mini vacation, Mr. Suarez and Elexier held a business meeting for 3 hours. And then, the whole day, we spent that in fun. We did all the things that everyone enjoys. We did scuba diving, and we swam on the seashore. (as I don’t want to go further.) and other things that make me so happy. My heart, is filled with cupcakes and rainbows. No other than that. Then at exactly 5 P.M., we left the resort and then took our flight back to manila. We arrived in Manila at midnight after that tiring but fun day. Elexier drove me to my best friends boarding house. We got out the car as soon as we arrive there.I guess Elocin is still awake, as usual.“Uhm, Thanks Elexier. Thanks for driving me here and, also thanks for that vacation. I enjoyed it.&r

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