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The Verdict; Taglish Version
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2024-10-29 19:42:56This is a fictional work. Characters, names, places, businesses, events, and incidents are either made up by the Author or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual people or events, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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The Philippines' justice system is comprised of two types of legal proceedings. One type of case involves criminal cases in which the State is the Plaintiff and the Defendant is a person accused of committing a crime.
The other type of case is a civil case, in which private individuals, corporations, other legal entities, or even government agencies can be either the Plaintiff or the Defendant, and which is a legal proceeding to resolve private disputes between the parties.
I will use criminal cases in this story. I am not a professional, a law student, or have a strong legal background. Thank you so much!
"Important note before you read"
Collateral damage contains adult themes that might not be appropriate for readers under 18.
These themes consist of severe mental depression, mention of suicide, drugs, language, slurs and sexual material.
Please read at your own discretion.
©PennFeather (2020)
-E.I-
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The Verdict Synopsis
"ANOna naman tinutunganga mo diyan?"I blinked twice and smiled. I rested my chin in the middle of my palms while looking up to him."Enjoying the handsome view." I chuckled."You have to review this case file, Miranda.""Of course; I would, Selvantes."He smiled and leaned forward to kiss my forehead."Let's go on a date later okay?"I slowly smirked. "Miss me, huh?""Aba, saang banda? Heheheheheh, anyways I'll book the place later."
The Verdict Chapter 1
"GOOD morning,ladies and gentlemen. Calling the case of the People of the Philippines vs. Maple Santiago. Case number 18 00246 1." She stopped for seconds. "You may all sit down." She added. "Are both sides ready?" The Judge first remark. "Yes, Your Honor." The trial started in an instant. "Please, read the charge." The Judge added, the Prosecutor stood up. "On July 12, 2018, at 8 p.m., the Defendant, Maple Santiago accused the Victim Liam Cunanan of rape and abuse while staying at a luxurious hotel. She threatened the Victim with a knife found in a hotel's mini kitchen and then murdered him by stabbing him twice in the armpit and at the knee. The Prosecutor began walking towards the center, looking at the Defendant. She goes on. "The late Victim would habitually meet the Defendant in a luxurious hotel to eat or date, giving an impression that
The Verdict Chapter 2
"GOOD morning, Ma'am. Table for?" The staff greeted me. I gave a small smile. "I'm here under the reservation of Lake Mancini." "Allow me to guide you, Ma'am." I nodded and followed the staff while my eyes is roaming around the restaurant. Trying to familiarize myself. "This way, Ma'am." The staff smiled and pointed a door. Ah, a private room. "Thank you." I said, the staff thanked me as well before leaving. Before I open the door, I overheard their conversation. "Ang daming article's na sumasabog." "Maganda ang naging flow. Ang angas ng Abogado na iyon." "Naka-broadast pa naman ito sa TV. Kaninong law firm kaya siya nagtratrabaho." "Pabida lang kasi 'yung Prosecutor." "Hala, bakit?" "Life insurance, 3 million dollars." They're talking abou
The Verdict Chapter 3
"GOODmorning, Attorney!" I smiled and greeted them too before going to my office. I looked like shit but presentable naman, but minabuti kong mag-shades muna kase tinamad ako mag-full make-up at ayoko ma-late sa first day ko sa firm. Galing ko talaga mag-English! Kaya ko binagsak ng professor ko eh. "Good morning, Attorney!" "Morning!" I keep walking until I reach my destination. Bagong renovate ang lumang office ko, mixture of gray and white. "Ganda ba?" Pagsulpot ng isang demonyo sa tabi ko. "Yeah." "Nemaiah, designed it. Maarte ka kasi sa design." He laugh. "It's perfect, but my coffee maker is missing." I calmly said and sat down to read some cases. "Give me two months." I looked up. "Are you serious?" "In two months
The Verdict Chapter 4
"I have an appointment at 4 p.m., make sure to note that." "Yes, Attorney." "Thanks, you may lea- wait! Give me 10 copies of this, 7 of this and 15 of this categorized them. You can go home by 7 p.m." I smiled at him. "Yes, Attorney." He smiled and immediately went out of my sight. I started reading while sipping my coffee. Today is the last trial, I wish it will be a good successful. I packed up my things and get my car keys. Binigyan ako ni Mancini ng sasakyan pagka-uwi ko dahil mahihirapan daw akong sumakay. Well good for me. I went straight to the court for my trial. Pinasa lang sa'kin 'to dahil last naman na. Babasahin lang naman ang magiging sintensya. "Is this the mighty Attorney Miranda?" When I heard my name called, I turned around right away. "Prosecutor Han!"
The Verdict Chapter 5
"After reading this, I was thinking... Can my daughter really survive this?" He broke down into tears, I immediately grab some tissues and give it to him. Sakto naman ang pagdating ng sekretarya ko dala ang kape, aba'y kay tagal naman magtimpla. May halo bang golden powder `yan? "I thought, you could help us. My daughter is innocent! She was abused and raped by that man! My daughter, mean no harm!" He started shouting. I sighed. "We can work this out, Sir. No need to panic, just tell me everything you know." He immediately shook his head. "I wasn't able to watch her properly because, I was so busy with my businesses. But, I know someone who knows what is my daughter is doing." "Can you tell me his/her name then?" I asked. "Safiyah Castro, my daughter's best friend." Our meeting took mu
The Verdict Chapter 6
"CLOSEfriends sila nung biktima pero walang motif sa pagpatay. Madalas silang nakikitang magkasama pero wala namang nakiktang ibang kinikilos si Ms. Santiago." Bungad ni Jaspher. "Na-contact mo na ba 'yung kaibigan niya?" I asked. "Yes, sasama ko na lang dito kapag okay na 'yung schedule niya." I nodded and started reading. Naka-schedule na ang second trial ni Maple by Thursday, kaya pilit kong hinahanap ng butas 'yung kaso niya dahil Martes na ngayon. "Pagtimpla pa kita, Attorney?" Rinig ko saad ni Iñigo.
The Verdict Chapter 7
KINAUMAGAHAN, nag-aayos na ko para pumasok sa trabaho. Tinamad ako mag-skirt kaya nag-slacks na lang ako at double V-neck white long sleeve blouse, tinack-in ko lang 'yung sa harap tsaka kinuha 'yung gold moon necklace ko, kumuha ng coat tsaka stilettos at ang lagi kong ginagamit na bag. Nag-spray ng perfume kinuha ang susi ng kotse at dumaan muna sa Starbucks para sa kape. "Good morning, Attorney!" Maligalig na bati ni Oreo at Chizkeyk. "Morning!" Pagpasok na pagpasok ko sa office nadatnan ko na si Iñigo sa table niya, may sinusulat sa sticky notes ta's may dinidikitan siya. "Morning!" Bati ko agad naman siyang tumayo.
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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."]
