“After the hearing, are you going home?” he asked. I nodded my head. “Yeah. I need and I have to. Nandoon ang pamilya ko.” “You’re leaving Nixie again?” tanong niya na ikinatigil ko. “Nixie is happy you’re here. Why don’t you stay?” Napatingin ako sa kanya. His blue eyes are looking at me as if h
“Sigurado ka bang pupuntahan natin ‘yon? Hindi kaya scam lang ‘yan? What if pakana pala ‘yan ng kalaban? Maia, nag-iisip ka ba?” kinakabahang ani ni Sia. Well, I can’t blame her for thinking that way. Pero wala na akong ibang mapagpipilian. I am desperate to look for a witness. That is our last cha
“Tara na nga. Malalaman natin kapag nakarating na tayo roon,” mahinang saad ko. Tahimik na sumang-ayon si Sia at pinausad na ang sasakyan. Tahimik ko namang binaling ang aking paningin sa labas ng bintana at nahulog na naman ako sa malalim na pag-iisip. Nagsisimula na si Mr. Smith. It makes everyt
“Anong ibig mong sabihin na binibigyan niya ng pera? Why is he giving you money?” I asked. Hindi ko na mapigilan pa. “Liam was charged of assault, rape, and murder, am I right?” she chuckled nonchalantly. Her response was too far from my question. “Poor man, being accused of something he didn’t eve
“Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: the defendant has been charged with the crime of assault, rape, and murder. The evidence will show that at 19th day of June 2021, Margarita Smith was found dead in her own apartment with a stab on her waist, a red neck from being choke, and naked. On
Katulad ng nuanang witness at tinanong din naming siya. And what do you expect from witnesses from their side? Puro pangdidiin sa ‘king kliyente. Hindi ko tuloy maisawang magtiim ng bagang. I just hope sisiputin kami ni Pesci. Hanggang ngayon kasi ay wala pa siya. Hindi ko alam kung late lang ba o a
“The witness is excused,” saad ng judge. “Does the defense rest?” Tumayo ako. “No, your honor. We have one witness to testify what she truly saw.” Saktong bumalik naman sa ‘king tabi si Liam. Kita ko ang pag-angat ng kilay ni Mr. Smith. Napatingin ako sa aming panig at hinanap ng aking mga mata si
“Anong nangyayari?” natatarantang tanong sa ‘kin ni Sia. Pinunasan ko ang luha sa ‘king mga pisngi at nagpatuloy sa pag-iimpake. “Sia, I don’t think makakasama ako sa celebration niyo mamaya.” “Huh? Bakit? At saka, bakit ka umiiyak? Anong nangyayari?” Tumigil ako sa ‘king ginagawa at hinarap. “Si