Crystal Breeze

CB47

CB47

Ginawa ko kung ano ang sinabi ni Rion saakin. I kept my eyes open, merely blinking only a few times. My knees felt weak but Rion kept my balance stable. He stayed behind me, supporting me and holding my hand while I watch everything happen before me.

Unti-unting umingay muli ang paligid ngunit hindi katulad kanina ay puno ito ng panghuhusga. Disgrace is written on everyone's face. I made sure to remember how the calmness in Fred Antonio's face slowly vanished and be replaced by terror and embarrassment while he's looking around.

"Mr. Francisco, what is this?"

Tanong iyon ng huli niyang nakausap na ngayon ay unti-unti nang lumalayo sa kanya. He chuckled nervously.

"These guys are spouting nonsense. I don't even understand them!"

"We would appreciate it if you would come with us in peace," saad ng isa pang pulis na ngayon ay papalapit na. Ang iba ay ganoon din ang ginagawa. Others remained around, alerted if somebody will move suspiciously.

"Why would I? Hindi kayo pwedeng mag-aresto ng basta-basta sa walang namang ginagawa! Are you fucking kidding me? Where's your warrant!"

"Takas ka sa kulungan, Mr. Antonio. You are to be arrested with or without it."

"Ilang ulit ko bang sasabihin na hindi ako ang hinahanap nyo! An escapee?" he mockingly sneered but I can see how he's already restless and horrified. "C'mon... there's a lot of people here... you cannot just taint my name with such baseless accusations..." I can feel his anxiety through his words.

Muli niyang inikot ang tingin niya sa paligid ng mga nanghuhusgang mga manonood. Tumigil ang mata niya sa kung nasaan kami. His eyes widen and he stared at me for seconds with wrath. Hindi ko iniwas ang tingin ko sa kanya. If there is someone who's allowed to be angry, that would be me.

"Alam namin kung sino ang hinahanap namin, Sir."

Umatras at nagpumiglas si Fred noong may nagtangkang lumapit sa kanya at lagyan siya ng posas. He cursed.

"I said I'm not Fred Antonio or whoever you're looking for! Alam nyo ba kung anong ginagawa nyo! You're violating my rights! Sisiguraduhin kong makakarating ito sa nakakataas sa inyo!"

"Sir, pwede natin 'tong ipagpatuloy sa presinto. Sumama ka nalang."

"No..." He laughed while shaking his head. "What do you think will all of these people think if I'll go with you? I'm not guilty of anything! Nagkakamali lang kayo! Kung sino man ang nagbigay sa inyo ng impormasyon ay siguradong may gusto lang makuha saakin!"

"You're Fred Antonio. Nakulong ka noon sa salang kidnapping at pagpatay. You're an escapee who changed his identification, grew his fortune through the casino and illegal activities, then invest this dirty money into businesses."

Fred shook his head many times. He pretended to be so calm once again as he put both of his hands on his pockets. "That's not true. And you won't be able to prove any of it either."

"Why not? The other two of your accomplice are already in the police's custody. I'm sure it can be proven easily..."

My eyes went to the person who spoke. Kakapasok lang nito mula sa nakabukas na pinto. Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa kamay ni Rion habang nakatitig sa taong iyon.

Fred also appeared to be lost when he saw him. Nabato ito sa kinatatayuan at tila natulala. The expressions on his face mixed up, the proudness and confidence he had a while ago collapsed.

"C-chief...." tawag nito.

Umiwas ng tingin ang pulis na kakadating pa lang. It was the Police Chief Superintendent Armani Castro. Siya ang pulis na nakasalubong namin matapos kong kausapin si Fred noon. We got it all figured out why he wasn't captured yet even if he's not in the hiding. Someone is playing the cards for them. Kaya kompyansa palagi ang mga itong sabihin na hindi namin sila mapapakulong o kahit mapakulong man ay hindi magtatagal.