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"Yeah." "That's why I got your offer, Attorney Christine, Jelsey. Exclusive interviews from the YinYang of the Court Trials will hit like dynamite. Kapag nanalo kayo, mananalo ako. Mas makikilala rin kayo nang dahil sa'kin. Besides, I have a lot of connections. Matutulungan natin ang isa't isa sa kaso ni Sandoval."Napangiti ako sa sinabi ni Jeffrey sa amin. "And we will do our very best to win the case. I need to defend him for my hospitalized brother. I will get another million of we won.""And our law firm will gain more visibility so I accepted the case with Christine." Jelsey added, smiling."And we also wanted to give Sandoval's liberty back." I acquiesced and grinned."I think we're all set. I'm so thankful that I got you two with this case." Jeffrey spat with enthusiasm.Jelsey chuckled, smirking. "Correction, The Times. . . we got you here. Not you got us." Mukhang gusto lang mang-asar ni Jelsey. Hindi naman kasi importante ang sinabi ni Jeffrey.Natawa nang bahagya si Jeffr
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"Wala ka nang pakialam do'n, okay? Bye, sons of a bitch."I didn't wait for their response for I already shut the door and looked at Sandoval. "What's with that despondent look, Sandoval? May ginawa ba sila sayong iba?""Wala naman. Nagselos lang ako." he said, trying to make himself cute. Natawa tuloy si Jeffrey samantalang ako'y napairap sa hangin."Shut the crap up, Sandoval. Lahat ng sinabi mo kanina'y pwedeng makatuloong o makasira sayo. Bakit hind mo kami tinawagan ni Jelsey bilang mga abogado mo?" I sat in front of him while Jelsey and Jeffrey sat on the bench on the side of this room."Wala naman silang masyadong tinanong, Christine. Don't worry too much." Sumandal ito sa kaniyang upuan at ngumiti sa akin."Good." I smiled at him then looked at Jeffrey, who's patiently waiting for me to call him. "Jeffrey Skyler, assignment reporter from SBS News and a paper journalist from The Times. He'll interview you about some few matters regarding your upcoming court trial."Jeffrey came
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"Jelsey, what the fvck?!"Halos lumaki ang bibig ko samantalang si Jelsey ay nanlaki ang mga mata nang marinig akong sumigaw. Muntik ko nang mapunit ang papel sa pagkainis. Bakit? Bakit hindi ko napansin 'to? Nadi-distract na ba ako?Ganito na ba ako ka-stress sa kaso ni Sandoval?This can't be happening! Muntik ko nang makaligtaan 'to!"Ano bang problema mo d'yan, Christine?" Jelsey asked in a chill tone. We were sitting here on the sofa while papers were scattered on our table. Mamayang hapon ang court trial ni Sandoval pero ito, may hindi pa pala ako nakikita.Though, I know this will not affect our first trial. Na-stress lang ako dahil ngayon ko lang nalaman 'to."Look, Jelsey." I came closer to Jelsey and showed her a paper from the Bill of Particulars. Nandito ang detalyadong listahan ng mga akusa kay Sandoval nang um-attend kami sa arraignment niya. Mabuti na lang at ni-review ko ulit ito nang malinawan ako. "Did you know about this?"Tiningnan naman ni Jelsey ang ipinakita ko
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Natahimik kaming dalawa habang nakatitig kay Charisse. Jelsey's right. Kahit anong gawin ko'y ikakasal at ikakasal pa rin si Sandoval. I have no rights to stop that bullshit. Only Sandoval or Charisse herself. Hindi ko alam kung malulungkot ako dahil hindi ko pa naman inaamin sa sarili ko na mahal ko si Sandoval.Bahala na."I already told Sandoval about this a bit earlier. Habang nakasakay ako sa kotse ko." Jelsey said while keeping her phone in her pocket. Ngumiti ito sa akin at hinaplos ang aking likod."What did you exactly say?""Charisse is in a coma. Lucky is on her, she's alive."Tipid akong ngumiti at tumingin diretso sa mga mata ni Jelsey. "What did he say?"Jelsey smiled."Thank God, what the hell." Jelsey said in a monotonous voice.I did a facepalm and shook my head slowly. Hindi ko alam kung malulungkot ba ako dahil masaya si Sandoval na nalaman niyang buhay ang fiancé niya.O matatawa dahil sa sagot niya kay Jelsey.**************The situation was a bit awkward, but I
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"What can you say about the accused, Ms. Rose Yuheño?" Sa aking harapan, sa witness stand, naupo ang isang babaeng nasa edad trenta pataas. Sa unang tingin, isa siyang tipikal na empleyada—maayos ang bihis, may bahagyang kaba sa kilos, pero puno ng kumpiyansa ang kanyang pananalita. Alam kong mahalaga ang kanyang magiging pahayag para sa kaso ni Sandoval, kaya tahimik akong naghintay habang siya ay nagsalita. "Nako, mabait po 'yang si Sir Anthony," simula niya, medyo nag-aalangan ngunit malinaw ang tinig. "Mapagbigay at hindi maramot. Wala ho sa karakter niya ang manakit o kahit ang akusa na pagpatay niya. Napakabuti po niyang tao." Sa bawat salitang kanyang binibitawan, ramdam ko ang paninindigan niya sa kanyang sinasabi. Hindi ito isang pilit na pahayag lamang—may halong damdamin, may halong pag-aalala, ngunit higit sa lahat, may halong paniniwala. Si Rose ay isa sa mga taong nakakakilala kay Anthony sa labas ng kasong ito—higit pa sa mga ebidensyang ibinabato laban sa kanya,
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Parang model na naglakad si Maria sa gitna na animo'y napakaganda niya. Grr, sarap batukan ng baklang 'to! Nirerespeto ko naman siya sa gusto niyang ituring siya bilang babae kaya nga 'she' at 'her' ang gamit kong pronouns sa kaniya. Pero kung sa prosecution siya kumampi ay malamang kaaway namin siya. She chose to have a war on us. Later, I'll let her suffer. "Kilala mo ba 'yan?" tanong ko kay Sandoval na nasa aking tabi."Staff namin sa hotel." tipid nitong sagot. "There's nothing special on her. Bakit?"I rolled my eyes and heaved a heavy sigh. Minsan wala talaga 'tong kwentang kausap. "Ang ibig kong sabihin, nakita mo ba siya bago pa mangyari ang krimen. Nothing special daw eh nandyan nga sa witness stand bilang witness ng prosection." angil ko.Napaisip ito't bahagyang tumungo, pagkatapos ng ilang segundo'y tumingin muli ito sa akin. "Ah, I remembered her. Siya 'yong naghatid ng dinner namin ni John noong gabi bago ang krimen.""And. . ?""And what? Wala na. Naghatid lang siya ng
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"Defense, would you like to cross-examine?" The judge asked again before she ends this trial.But no, this trial will not end until I place my cards on the table."Yes, Your Honor. The defense will cross-examine the prosecution's witness."Nang tumayo ako'y lumakas na naman ang bulong-bulungan sa likod. I saw Bright's brilliant reaction, and I quite love it. He was shocked and somewhat afraid that I'll cross-examine his dear witness. Si Maria naman ay nanlaki ang mata at halatang nanginginig ang kamay habang papalapit ako sa witness stand.Well, she must be afraid. Pinasok niya 'to kaya hindi na siya makalalabas nang may mukhang maihaharap. I looked at the judge and asked for a signal. "Proceed, Defense.""You are Maria, the eye witness of the premeditation of the crime. Am I right?"She looked tense. Nginisian ko lang siya at tinaasan ng kilay. "Y-Yes, Attorney.""Naisip mo na ba ang pamilya mo nang pinasok mo 'to?""OBJECTION, YOUR HONOR! THE QUESTION IS IRRELEVANT!" Bright stood u
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Pagkalabas na pagkalabas namin ng court room ay sinalubong agad kami ng napakaraming reporters. Mabuti na lang at nandito rin ang mga pulis at mga body guards na binigay sa amin ni Jelsey para hawiin ang daan.Payag naman kaming magpa-interview kaso may hinahanap lang kaming isang reporter ni Jelsey. Malay ko do'n, biglang nawala sa karamihan. Nagpalingon-lingon kami ni Jelsey at nang makita namin siya'y bigla niya kami nginitian.He was squeezing through the crowd just to keep up with us. Maraming mga nagtatanong ng kung ano-ano patungkol sa kaso. "Paano ninyo natalo ang mga gustong magpakulong sa bilyonaryong si Sandoval?" tanong ng isa.Hindi namin siya sinagot pero napakunot ang noo ko. Hindi pa namin sila tuluyang natatalo dahil may susunod pang court trial na ibinigay ang judge. How I wish that our next meeting would be Sandoval's verdict announcement."Sa tingin niyo po ba'y matatalo niyo ulit sila sa susunod na trial?""Ano pong masasabi niyo sa pagkapanalo ninyo?"Marami pa s
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OH, SORRY. I've had enough.Nang saktong pagbukas ng elevator ay bigla akong nagsalita nang malakas. The two from behind were shocked and all of the other employees couldn't even move. Si Anthony naman ay nakatingin sa akin at nagulat. "Ah, wait. I forgot to turn off my audio recorder."Humarap ako sa kanilang lahat at matalim na tiningnan ang babaeng makapal ang mukha. Pinaalis na ni Anthony ang ibang nandito sa loob pero hindi niya pinalabas ang dalawang babaeng pinagchi-chismisan ako. Nakatingin lang ito sa amin at tila natatakot sa kung anong pwedeng mangyari sa kanila.Well, as they should. Narecord ko lahat ng mga kasinungalingang ipinakakalat nila. And it's recorded."Aren't you going to say something?" I asked them, still controlling my temper. Dapat lang na mag-sorry sila dahil hindi nakakatuwa ang mga sinabi nila. I usually don't give a fuck lately, but what they have just said pushed me into this. It's not as if I'm going to make them go to jail in an instant. "I mean, I re
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"Inagaw niya sa akin si Anthony, ex-fiance ko. Sigurado akong kilala mo 'yon. Kalat na yung gwapo niyang mukha sa buong Asya."Napalunok ako sa sinabi nito. "Wait, inagaw sayo noong Christine na sinasabi mo?"Tumingin lang ito sa akin at natawa. "No, just kidding. As if Anthony became mine. Hindi naging akin si Anthony. He's always thinking about that damn Christine so I became like this. My obsession towards Anthony drove me into this."Huminga ako nang malalim at sinubukang lumapit sa kaniya. Mukha namang hindi siya nananakit kaya sinubukan kong lumapit. She even held my hand and massage it. "May galit ka ba sa kaniya?""Kay Christine?" she said and smiled. Patuloy lang ito sa paghilot sa aking kamay habang nakatingin sa kawalan. I felt like she's been alone here for weeks already. "No, I'm not angry at her at all. Wala naman siyang kasalanan. Kahit si Anthony wala ring kasalanan.""But they still hurt your feelings." I said and caressed her back. Isinandal nito ang kaniyang ulo sa
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"I thought we'll be on it." I heard Anthony softly complained and heaved a heavy sigh. He's still cuddling me even though I know that he's a little bit disappointed. Nakayakap din ito sa akin habang ramdam ko ang init ng kaniyang hininga sa kaniyang batok. This moment was kinda romantic even though there's no scented candles around, just the study lamp on the table beside us."Sorry." I said and hugged his arm on me even more. "I'm really not in the mood. Inaantok na rin ako."He chuckled and held my hand. "You must be very tired. I love you. Try to sleep."I really feel sorry because I couldn't make it up to him right now. When we were about to start earlier, I stopped from removing my lungeries and made him just lay down beside me. He was confused at first until I told him that I don't wanna continue anymore. We just cuddled and he agreed.Though, I convinced him.I couldn't help but smile from what he had said. Humarap ako rito't hinalikan siya saglit. We were now facing each other
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"No, send that tax receipt to Michelle since she's the tax lawyer. Forget about the other legal matters there. I'm taking care of that right now."After I said that over the phone, I put it down immediately to focus on my tasks. I don't know why they want me to take care of the tax receipts when I'm not the tax lawyer.I now work as the general business lawyer and the contract lawyer of Rivamonte Hotel. Yes, I currently work for Anthony at his hotel. 2-in-1 ang trabaho ko dahil bukod sa kaya ko naman, I have to work double to gain money. Hindi pwedeng puro asa na lang ako kay Mama lalo na kay Anthony.I have to work for my needs. Ilang buwan na lang ang itatagal ng savings ko. Baka umabot sa time na wala na akong maipa-sweldo kina Kuya Caesar at Ate Sising.Kahit na nandito ako sa loob ng bahay ay nakakapag-focus pa rin naman ako sa trabaho. The room beside my bedroom, which was Jelsey's room two years ago, was turned into my home office. Everything was set up, thanks to Ate Sising an
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Severina nodded and smiled bitterly while she was looking at her photos on the screen. "This was the consequence that I got after I helped you free Sandoval. Bright warned me about this. This was the piece of information that he kept on using to blackmail me until I spoke the truth to the court room that day. That son of a bitch really destroyed my modelling career.""Si Bright pa rin ba ang nasa likod ng mga ito? Nagsilutangan ulit ang mga litrato mo, Severina." I asked. Napailing-iling na lang ako't iniisip kung ano na lang ang dinanas ni Severina para malagpasan ang mga ito."Who knows? Only God knows if Bright is still the one behind this." Severina answered."Oh my God, I'm s-sorry for not being there with you back then, Severina. . .""You don't have to be sorry, Christine." she told me and held my hand which was on the table. "You did the right thing to free Sandoval. I also did the right thing just like you. The only problem here is the asshole who spreaded this photos from
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Napatingin ito sa akin at ngumiti. She looked so shy even though we already met before. "Thank you! Y-You too.""Don't be so awkward in front of her, Katerina." pagsingit muli ni Jelsey pagkatapos humigop ng kape. "It's not as if you did a heinous thing behind our backs.""She must be sorry for what she did two years ago." pagsunod din ni Severina para asarin ang kapatid niya. "Well, triny lang naman niyang ilubog ang pangalan ni Sandoval sa isang bagay na 'di naman talaga niya nakita. What a bitch, right?" tanong nito sa akin.Natawa na lang ako't umiling. "Nakaraan na 'yan, h'wag mo nang asarin masyado ang kapatid mo, Severina" Tumingin naman ako kay Katerina't ngumiti. "It's okay now, Katerina. I heard that you defended yourself from the law suit filed against you two years ago, huh? Noong napatunayan mo namang inosente ka, nawalan na ako ng problema sayo."After I said that, she laughed and hugged me instinctively. Niyakap ko rin ito pabalik tapos pagkatapos ay nag-sorry ulit ito.
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Jelsey nodded and went to the bathroom. Umalis na rin si Anthony pagkatapos nitong magpaalam sa akin. Naiwan na ako mag-isa kaya umupo na muna ako sa harap ng office table ni Jelsey.Speaking of Katerina, I haven't seen that girl for years. Pagkatapos ng hearing ni Anthony two years ago ay hindi na ulit kami nagkita. Well, it's understandable since we really don't know each other pretty much. Ang koneksyon lang namin sa isa't isa ay si Severina at wala nang iba.I wonder if I'll also meet Severina today. Ang sabi lang naman ni Katerina ay pumunta kami sa office nila. We didn't know if whose request is this but we have to go because she said it's important. But whatever it is, I hoping that Severina's there so we can have a little chit-chat for a while. Ang huling pagkikita namin ay yung araw na nadischarge ako galing sa hospital. All of us are quiet busy these days so we barely see each other unlike before.After minutes of waiting, Jelsey finally went out of the bathroom after changi
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"That was unusual. I never thought that I would see that friend of yours wearing a smile.""We're not friends!" I argued after Anthony said that. "We never became friends.""That's cold." he replied.Nasa office pa rin kami pero lumipat kami ng pwesto. Malaki naman ang office ni Jelsey, lumipat kami sa isang malaking sofa sa harap ng TV. Nakahiga ako habang ang ulo ko'y nasa hita ni Anthony. Si Jelsey naman ay nasa paahan ko, iniinom yung kape niya.Pagkatapos kuhanin ni Jelsey ng kape mula kay Dark ay umalis na agad ang huli. It took me a minute before I moved on from that smile. "What was that behavior, Jelsey? Kailan pa natutong ngumiti 'yon?""Well, that was part of his job." Jelsey replied after taking a sip of her coffee. Kanina, sinubukan niyang utusan si Dark na dalhan din kami ng kape pero hindi ako pumayag. I just want him to get lost from my face. Ayokong bumalik pa siya para dalhan kami ng kape. "When he applied for a job, I asked him to always smile so he could get along
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IT WAS ALMOST an hour after we finished eating all the food that were served to us. Pagkatapos naming magpaalam kay Mama ay agad na kaming sumakay ng kotse't nag-drive sa susunod naming pupuntahan. We have so many itineraries today.Though, ayos lang. Minsan na lang din naman ako makalabas ng bahay dahil sa bago kong trabaho."I'm nervous." I told Anthony. Hinawakan nito ang aking kamay habang nagmamaneho siya. "It's been a while since I last saw her.""It's just two weeeks ago, Christine.""It's still long." I argued, looking at him at the rearview mirror.Bahagya lang itong natawa't tinapik ang aking kamay. "Yeah, yeah, I understand you. Unlike those days, you two don't get along together pretty often.""Ahuh, we both seemed super busy right now."Mabilis lang kaming nakarating sa isang malaking building kung saan nakatayo ang pinaka-successful na law firm sa buong Luzon. Pagkapark namin sa unahan ay agad akong namangha sa building na ito. Well, the owner of it was quite famous afte
