INALALAYAN ko siya paakyat ng kwarto niya at kumuha ng isang palanggana ng warm water at bimpo para panlinis sa kaniya.
Sobrang gulo rin ng kwarto niya lilinisin ko na lang mamaya lilinisin ko muna 'yung may ari napakabaho niya kasi.
Isa-isa kong tinanggal ang mga damit niya ng hawakan niya ang kamay ko.
"N-no! M-may gi-girlfriend ak-ako!"
Nanlaki naman ang mata ko tsaka nagpameywang sa harap niya.
"F-fuck! Magagalit si M-mount sa'kin."
Mount? Ta's Lake? Ano 'to Nature?
"TELL me the full details, Iñigo."Tumango ito at tiningnan ang notepad niya. "According to what he said, he'll testify on behalf of Ms. Manzana. You will be meeting him tomorrow in Bitterscape Cafe."Tumango naman ako at pumasok ng opisina ko nagsimula na kong mag-ayos ng ilang mga files."Iñigo, pakitawag sila Paralegal Centeno at Investigator Lozaro."Agad naman niyang sinunod ang utos ko. Nagtanggal ako ng contacts at pinalitan 'yon ng glasses. Inayos ko na rin 'yung file na kinailangan ko nang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko at iniluwal no'n si Attorney Claverio.
AFTER our meeting, I excused myself and silently hide in the bathroom. I dialed Blacked's number. ["Y-yes?"] Ano nangyayari sa boses niya, hingal na hingal. Fuck! "Don't tell me your having sex right now, Diaz?" ["No, I was on a mission. Anyway, I would like to get laid, thank you for the idea."] "Bastard." ["Why? Wanna try me?"] Agad na nanginig katawan ko, kadiri. "Just tell me when are you free?" ["Oh, I can talk now."] "What are you doing?" ["I'm just installing a bomb, its nice to hear an Attorney first before I blow this building up."] "Who's orders?" Wala naman si Lavinia para magbigay ng utos, sino ang nagpapagawa? ["My own will."] "You nuts? What do you think you are doing??"
TIME flies fast nagre-ready na ako ngayon para ma-meet si Blacked Diaz. After that scene in the hospital, Dev volunteer to drive, I agreed because I'm in no state to stir the wheel. I'm lost with so many thoughts. When we dine out, after lunch we got back to the firm like nothing happened. Though he lectured me first about taking my vitamins. Sumakay ako ng kotse at nag-drive paalis ng building para pumunta sa Bitterscape Cafe. Ilang saglit lang akong nagmaneho papunta ro'n, ngayon ay papasok na ko sa loob. Isang tao lang ang nakita ko naka-upo ito sa isang sofa. Agad ko naman siyang nilapitan at ngumiti ng ka onti. "Attorney Elara Miranda." Tsaka ako nalahad ng kamay. Tumayo naman ito at inabot ang kamay ko. "Blacked Diaz. We finally met, Attorney." Napangisi ako, parehas kaming umupo. Syempre, wag na tayong magpaligoy-ligoy pa simulan na natin 'to chos!
"THIS honorable court of the Supreme Trial Court, Branch 3 with the Honorable Judge Clev Ramiscal is now in session." The clerk first remark. "All rise. Let's pray. As our Supreme Judge, Almighty God, we stand in your holy presence. We humbly beseech you to bless and inspire us so that our thoughts, words, and actions are in accordance with your will. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirits, and fill our hearts with fraternal love, wisdom, and understanding, so that we may be effective conduits of truth, justice, and peace. Guide us today in the path of righteousness for the fulfillment of your greater glory. Amen." I signed cross after praying raise my head with so much confidence.
"DOES the accused admit to be the same Lavinia Manzana that is the person being accused to allegedly murder, bribery, drug dealing and arson?" "Yes, your honor." "Does the accuse admit that she smuggled illegal fire arms and drugs?" My eyes narrowed. "Objection, Your Honor. Fire arms was never mention and does not part of the charges. We denied." "Does the accuse admit that she extorted money from the public government?" "No, your honor." "Does the accused adm
"MYKEL LAKEEE! BUMABA KA RINEEE!" Sigaw ko sinigurado kong maririnig 'yon kahit sa kabit-bahay pa.Maya-maya lang may naririnig na kong yabag pababa ng hagdan. Nagbukas na agad ako ng isang can at inangat sa ere, nang makita ko si Mancini ngumiti ako."Despidida?"He smirked and walked towards my direction."Wala ka pasok?" He asked and opened one can of beer.
THE next three days, I woke up lightly. I always start my day with exercise after that I prepare myself for work. Wear my contacts, long sleeve, slack and coat.I grab my keys, bag and Lavinia's case file. Nasanay na kong pumapasok sa office ni Mancini, sa sobrang laki ng office niya pwede na rin akong mag-office ro'n."Good morning, Attorney!" Bati sa'kin ni Chizkeyk, ngumiti lang ako tsaka nilagay ang log ko para sa ngayong araw.Naglakad ako papunta sa office ni Mancini. Ilang araw na kong nag-iisip ng strategy para sa bagong marketing namin, medyo bumababa na ang mga kliyenteng nakukuha namin kaya nag-iisip kami ng pwedeng strategy para makakuha ng clients.
HE quickly nodded. "Good afternoon, Ma'am and Sir! What would you like to order?" I smiled. "Good afternoon. I'll take 1 iced americano and caramel frappucino with coffee, caramel sauce with extra whipped cream... To go." "Yes, Ma'am, I received the order... 1 iced americano and caramel frappucino with coffee, caramel sauce with extra whipped cream, to go." She smiled. "Please have a sit and wait for a moment." We both nodded, he payed the bill right away. I couldn't even but in. After a while, we both receive our order. "Hmm, this is sweet!" He exclaimed. I smiled. There it is, the smile that I want. "Told you, just watch your sugar levels." "This is delicious, thank you!" His eyes twinkled, his smile influences mine. You make my whole world balance. DAYS passed, I bec
"IS it okay? A nice ending huh?"I smiled and kissed his lips."You should put a small detail here like a shoe print."I nodded. "Yes, since there are no other evidence present. Let's make an obvious one.""Hmm, add also hidden clues."I laughed, turn my chair around and looked at him."How about this idea?"He smiled and caresses my face and hold the pen to draw something."A murder disguise as suicide. How could you think of that?"
SHE'S there, I could touch her... She's real. I smiled as soon as I saw Elara smile, I unconsciously smiled as well. The cold dusk sky's wind run through our skin. The breath of fresh air releases the heavy burden of sorrow weighing on my heart. It was reassuring. I stared at Elara. She had pale but glowing complexion, her clothes portrays her character more. Her frail frame that I couldn't easily hold. "Look, the view here is much prettier." I said and smiled. Elara drifted her gaze and chuckled. "Yes, tha
I USED to be brimming with passion, love and joy. I was once everyone's favorite, the kind that everybody wants.But that was a long time ago, the time where I'm still me. Where I am special and innocent.But everybody has its own constraints. Nobody can resist the sense of grief, sorrow and suffering.When they reach their fullest pain, everyone changes."ATTORNEY!"Nag-angat ako ng tingin kay Guy na ngayon ay masayang tumatakbo papunta sa'kin hawak ang isang envelope.Tinagilid ko ang aking ulo tsaka siya pinagmasdan.
"MY precious grandson. I'm sorry I won't be able to love you anymore." I kneeled and hold my grandmother's hand. "No, Granny. You have loved me enough. If it weren't for Granny, I wouldn't be here now." She smiled and patted my head. "Deviii..." I sniffed and hold back my tears. "No, you have to see me get married. You can still live up to 5 more years." "Don't cry, my precious grandson. Granny is still here, I'm not gonna leave you yet." The only thing left for me is my grandmother, I'm not requesting anything else. Just let me stay with my grandmother who warmly smiled at
"ELARAAAA!" I sighed before sitting in the stool. "Why did you set an appointment again?" Bungad ko. "You're acting like this is your own house again." "That hurts! My friend! I was the one who is with you when you're alone, why are you like this!" He sounds like crying. This is Judge Leonel Gregorio. "When did I do that?" I asked while drinking an alcohol placed in front of me. "Have you been fooling around?" "Do I look like I am?" I asked
"I WAS suicidal. I always experience anxiety, guilt, sadness and pain but here I am still smiling and talking in-front of all of you." I smiled and looked at the camera before looking to the new building in front of me. "I took my life a couple of times but every time I tried, nothing works. Maybe they are right, evil people won't die easily, ey?" They all laughed at me, they are raising their camera's, phones and even news outlets are here. I suddenly became a famous person. "That was my life, I was living because I need to. I'm living myself just to survive no other meanings. I once was lost in the darkess skies yet I made my own light, someone thought me that I'm the brightess moon that ever exist." I sm
"Oh, goodness! I'm not gonna kill myself, get out!" I shouted from the bathroom. "Just making sure, fucker." I heard Aza shouted. I rolled my eyes and started taking a bath. Afterwards, I dry myself and wear the dress. I paired it with my favorite heels. I contacted the roses boutique where Dev usually buy his flowers. I ordered a bunch of them, Dev would love it if his coffin is surrounded with flowers. I went down to the living room with the phone in my hand. Everything is set, I smiled to the workers and request to have all the flowers removed. They followed my request, after a couple of hour the white daffodils arrived. They started designing again. I sat down and looked at my phone. His family, Mother and sisters. They deserve to know. I let out a long sigh before standing up, I dialed his Mom's number. ["IHA! I'm just about to call yo
I RAISED my head when there's someone tapping me. The surrounding is suddenly change, its so strange. I just stared into it, not moving in my position. Moments later, Easton opened the door. Surprised on what he's seeing, he immediately scan the room and looked for me. When he found me, he immediately kneeled down and hold my hand. "Snap out of it." He said. I looked at him, took my hand and looked at him in the eye. "Easton, he's gone. He's gone" I burst out laughing. Easton immediately hugged me. "Shh... shh, stop." "Why didn't I notice?" I hug him back, I couldn't understand myself. I'm supposed to be in despair! I should be crying my eyes balls right now. But, why can't there be a single drop of tears? "He left me all alone. Alone, again." I hit Easton's back. Ambulance.
I SLOWLY opened my eyes. Something doesn't feel right and the bed is cold. I sat down to reach my phone that is ringing. "Yes? Hello?" I answered as I rub my eyes. ["Is this Elara Miranda?"] "Yes, who is this?" I yawned. ["I'm Detective Olten, you are the emergency contact of Devon Selvantes?"] "Yes, I am. Did something hapenned?" I can feel something unpleasant. ["Yes, Mr. Selvants is found dead as of September 1, 6:54 in the morning."]