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Chapter 9
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2024-10-29 19:42:56DAYS passed, today is the second trial for Maple's case. Nandito muna ko sa firm dahil nagpatawag ng meeting si Mancini, laging wrong timing ang peg niya potek!
"Attorney Aziel Claverio, Criminal Attorney." So, siya pala 'yung sinasabi ni Mancini na isa pang Criminal Attorney.
"Attorney Elara Miranda." I smiled and shake his hand.
Nagkamabutihan kami, parehas kami ng mga kinahihiligan. Madali siyang pakisamahan mabuti na lang.
"Kaya ko kayo pinatawag, para samahan niyo si Attorney Miranda sa pangalawang trial na pangungunahan niya" Sabi ni Mancini.
Napa-irap na lang ako. "Ano
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The Verdict Chapter 10
I faced everyone especially the Jury. "Jayden Cunanan is the son of Maple Santiago and Liam Cunanan." Then, I looked at Jayden. "Jayden. Can you see everyone in here?""Yes.""Can you point out who killed your daddy?" I asked then, he point his finger at Dr. Renzo ."There, he said he will also kill me.""Good job, Jayden." I smiled at him.He moves closer to the camera and gave me a signal to move closer too."Can you tell to peppa that I want to be friends with her too."I laughed and whispered on the camera. "Okay, its
The Verdict Chapter 11
TODAYis Saturday means party day! "Oh, sa'n ka na naman gigimik?" Bungad ni Mancini. Inirapan ko lang siya at nagpatuloy sa pag-aayos. I'm wearing a white bralette maong jeans and cropped top denim jacket with stilettos, I put on my shades and grab my keys. "Its time to get wasted, my dear brother." Kinuha ko ang aking wallet tsaka nagpaalam na aalis na. Dumaan muna ko sa Starbucks para bumili ng kape. Start your day with bitterness! I drove to Ophira's condo again, I promised to Isaiah, we'll go visit the mall today. I knocked, seconds later binuksan iyon ni Ophira. "Excited kayong dalawa." Humihikab na sabi niya. Nagkibit-balikat na lang ako tsaka lumapit kay Isaiah. "Nangnang! I'm well dressed up! I looked handsome right?" I sm
The Verdict Chapter 12
Years' passed, pero wala silang pinagbago mga masayahing pwet pa rin sila. I drank four shots of black label napangiwi naman ako sa lasa. "Oh, hinahabol ka na ba ni San Pedro?" Tanong ni Kanluran tsaka umakbay sa likod ko. "Fucker." Sabi ko. Tsaka namulutan, wala pa naman akong naramdamang pagkahilo basta napangiwi lang ako sa lasa. Ang tagal ko na kasing hindi naka-inom ng black label, margarita na lang tsaka beer ang madalas kong iniinom. "Yeah, and I am very pleased to tell you that I'm great in bed." Then, he winked at me. Disgust placed all over my face. Hindi ako papatol sa tropa! At isa pa gurang na 'to 'di na fresh. "Gurang ka na, 'di ka na fresh." "Napakasama ng ugale mo! Mamaaaaaaaaaa!!" Malakas na sigaw niya tsaka ko siya binatukan. "Kingina niyo! Wag kayong mag-asawa mga deputaaaaaa!!" Malakas na sigaw ni Lav.
The Verdict Chapter 13
HA... the sky is beautiful. What a pleasant day to hang my head. I closed my eyes and feel the cold breeze on the top of a building. Is this where it will all end? Should I just jump and let all my worries disappear? "What should I do?" I said. As soon as I opened my eyes, a majestic view appear. The sun is slowly setting, the color of the sky is mixed of blue and orange. The place is awfully quiet as if no one is around. I g
The Verdict Chapter 14
"ATTORNEY, eto na po 'yung kape mo." I smiled at Mancini. "Thanks." I smile sweetly at him. I just like his annoyed face, its entertaining. Simula sa pagmulat ng aking namamagang mga mata, tanging ang case file copy lang ang hinarap ko. I know about this case... How could I forgot the only case that pushed me to be an Attorney, I've been waiting for so many years for me to handle this but not in this situation. Not when my friend is the one accused. I started my day with coffee and the case file in may hand. I diverted my anger into focus, like a professional. Looking at this mess, its all of a sudden. Why would Lavinia commit a massacre? Even though my father is one of the victims, I find it hard to believe their new speculation. "Itsura mo, Elara." Sigaw ni Mancini tsaka ako binato ng isang wet towel.
The Verdict Chapter 15
UPON arriving in the restaurant, I excused myself to go to the restroom. Goodness, I need to pee. I think I drank too much coffee. "Sorry." I said as soon as I sat down. I placed my bag beside me and looked up to Dev. "Did you order any food?" He shook his head. "Not yet, I only order a juice while waiting." "Hmm... Are you a regular here?" I looked at the menu. "Nope, what about you?" I tilt my head and think for a second. "Likewise. What should we order?" I looked at him and show hi the menu. We both looked at it, trying to find what should we eat. His eyes suddenly lit up. "Ah, I'd like this and this... As well as this one and that one. Is there anything you would prefer?" I smiled and let him decided what to eat. "I don't have a specific preference but I don't eat beef." "Oh, is that so..." he nodded and
The Verdict Chapter 16
I WOKEup, from my deep shit and prepared myself for work. The dinner went well, I enjoyed seeing the drunk Devon again. After driving him home, he opened his eyes and settled himself to his bed. I just made sure that he's fully settled before I leave him. I called my brother to pick me up and he scold me, what a luck. A nearly 30 years old woman is being scolded by someone half her age. How ironic. I quickly washed myself and stared at the mirror. I looked like hell, these days I have more nightmares, I cannot hold it anymore. Maybe, I'm reaching my end. Mabilis akong kumilos at pumasok sa trabaho, tahimik ang lahat ng pumasok ako. "G-good morning po, Attorney." Bungad ni Oreo. Nginitian ko siya at nagpatuloy ako sa paglakad. Pumasok sa loob ng opisina ko nang may natagpuan akong tatlong tao ro'n na presentableng naka-upo.
The Verdict Chapter 17
KINAUMAGAHAN, medyo sumasama pa rin ang pakiramdam ko, pero sinikap kong maligo at pumasok. Napakabait kong trabahador, tularan. "Good morning po, Attorney!" Ngumiti lang ako tsaka dumiretsyo sa pantry para magtimpla ng kape. Sa hindi inaasahan, nalaglag ko 'yung tasa. Nag-cause iyon ng ingay sa loob ng firm. Dahan-dahan akong huminga ng malalim tsaka unti-unting ginalaw ang aking kamay at ang aking mga munting daliri. "Attorney? Okay ka lang po?" Agad na tanong ni Chizkeyk. Nag-angat ako ng tingin at napatingin sa kanila. "Pakitawag na lang si Mang Se, ta's palinis." Ngumiti lang ako sa kanila at dumiretsyo sa opisina ko. Nadatnan ko naman na may kausap ni Iñigo nang makita niya ko agad niyang tinapos ang tawag at tumayo. "Good morning po, Attorney." I just gave a weak smile. "Get me some coffee." Tumango-ta
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The Verdict ALTERNATIVE ENDING
"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?"
The Verdict SPECIAL CHAPTER: DEVON SELVANTES
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
The Verdict SPECIAL CHAPTER: ELARA MIRANDA
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.
The Verdict Epilogue
"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
The Verdict Chapter 60
"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
The Verdict Chapter 59
"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
The Verdict Chapter 58
"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
The Verdict Chapter 57
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.
The Verdict Chapter 56
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."]
