Rampage✔

Contradiction

"After hearing the jury's conviction on the basis of evidence, documents and witnesses, the court has found the verdict guilty. Therefore, the defended, Mr.Norman has been sentenced to life time prison if not death penalty." The judge fixed his eyes on the audience.

"This court is adjourned." He finished.

"All rise." The Bailiff stood up.

A small smile tugged the corner of my lips. A heavy burden seemed to evaporate from my shoulders. The cheers, claps and small congratulations lifted up the tensed spirit. The first thing I did after the trial ended was to show gratitude towards my lawyer.

Ad, Tyler and Mel was there with me, holding my hand and separating me from the crowd. Reporters and cameras surrounded us, shooting various questions towards me.

Ms. Winston how does it feel to win the case?

Ms. Winston how did you find out about Mr. Black?

Did you encounter Mr. NORMAN?

How did you find out it was him?

Who else helped you?

Are the authorities responsible behind this mass murder?

But I ignored all of those. I was overwhelmed with emotions. My heart ached tremendously. It felt like I lost a part of myself. My best friend was murdered. But his killer refused to tell us about his whereabouts. I lost him forever. But it eased my heart a little after knowing that his murderer is getting his punishment. But this was not the end. It was just the beginning to find out all those who are truly responsible behind this genocide. But Mason's case paved a way to find out the real delinquents.

Why didn't you tell us about it Mase? Why did you took all the risk by yourself? You could've told us Mase. We could've figured it out together. And today, you would've been standing by my side, flashing me you cheeky smile and encouraging me with cheers and hugs. I miss you so so much. I miss you every day, I miss you every hour. I will never forget you Mase. You'll always be in a special corner of my heart. I know I'm crying right know. From inside that agonizing pain is biting me, tearing my heart away but my outer façade is still calm.

Every moment of our childhood, every moment of laughter, tears and joy I'll always remember you. Your grey eyes and encouraging smiles that always made my day will always be engraved in my heart. I wasn't there for you my friend. Please forgive me. But I'm at ease that the man who ended your life is now behind the bars.

Your mom visited the court today. Tears streamed down her face when she came to know that her son's killer is now getting proper punishment. She sobbed continuously and said that she was sorry. My answer was only a tight embrace. Just like the old days when you hugged me after our every fight. We stayed like for a long moment. She had the same dark hair, same molten dark eyes. It felt like I was hugging you. For a moment I just closed my eyes and cherished it.

Just like the old time Mase.

Though there were tears, there was also bliss. There was realization. I finally found a bunch of weirdos whom I proudly call my friends. No. Friends would not be the proper term. I found my long cherished family.

When I was alone, in the brink of losing myself they literally stumbled on my way and swept me away from this disaster. Though sometimes I just wonder what I'm doing with these knuckleheads with their oxymoronic behaviors, I think that without them, I won't be standing here today. Casie won't be here without Tyler and his not so funny jokes, Adrienne with her wicked tactics and Melissa with her big brains.

I still hang out with Allyene and help her out with some small choirs. She was one of my first supporters.

Also Kurt and Scarlet helped me immensely. I still can't believe that they are husband and wife. But I'm happy to know that they are working on their shattered relationship.