Fragments of Serenade (Medical Course Series #1)

Kabanata 35

Kabanata 35

Old

It was all over the news. When I got home, Attorney Lark was in the living room watching the news. Calvin's face was flashing on the screen, and the company I had just shut down was making headlines across the country.

Nagpahinga ako sa aking kwarto bago batiin si Attorney Lark. I need to return to work tomorrow after being absent for weeks. Marami na naman akong tamabak na trabaho panigurado.

Pumason ako sa aking kwarto at diretso nahiga sa aking kama. I'm very exhausted both mentally and physically today. My mind is celebrating the victory of achieving justice, but my heart feels empty and blank at the moment. Parang hindi sila mag ka ayos ng utak ko at may pagtatampo sa isa't isa.

Pinilit kong tumayo at nag hubad ng damit. After I was completely naked, I went into the bathroom and prepared the bathtub. I think I need a really hot bath to relax my body.

Lumusong ako sa mainit na tubig at nahiga bago pinikit ang aking mata.

Papunta rito, puro ring ang cellphone ko. Tawag nang tawag si Mama, mukhang nabalitaan na ang nangyari sa kompanyang pinagtatrabahuhan nila.

Well that company is transacting illegal firearms from different country. After investigating it last month I immediately drafted a case and when I meet the three Judge I submit it to Judge Ignacio to be approved immediately.

So, I received the warrant of arrest from the court right away and immediately went to that company to shut it down. I just need to convince the jury and the court to shut it down in the next court session.

This is why Lolo wants me to become a lawyer and build connections so I can gain influence and achieve justice.

Bumuntong hininga ako at ibinaba ang papel na binabasa ko. Tama nga ako, marami talagang tambak na trabaho rito sa opisina ko sa Sonic. Lumabas ako ng opisina at naglakad patungo sa dulo ng hallway. Hinawakan ko ang sliding door at binuksan ito.

I just need a little fresh air the clear my mind.

The cold afternoon wind touched my skin, and it felt especially gloomy today. Sumandal ako sa railing at kasabay ng pag ihip ng hangin ang pagtangay nito sa aking iniisip.

I felt very light like being lifted by the wind. I felt nothing...anger and resentment has been lifted but I felt empty...

I stared into space, my mind blank and devoid of thoughts. Hindi ko nga napansin ang pag pasok ng kung sino kung hindi ko pa ito nakita sumandal sa railing sa aking tabi.

Natia, in her usual clothes, leaned on the railing as she watched what I was staring at. Nilingon niya ko siya at namuo agad ang luha sa aking mga mata.

Her sad expression made it even harder for me to hold back my tears.

"Are you in peace now?" Maingat niyang tanong.

I offered her a gentle smile, one I hadn't given anyone in a long time, but it felt like my heart was shattering into pieces all over again. I was trying to share a genuine moment of happiness, but it only came out as a reflection of my own deep sadness. Kasi yun ang nararamdaman ko!

Nalulungkot ako! Malungkot ako!

Unting unti nawala ang aking ngiti.

"Yes...but I also feel so lost."

Bumalik ang aking ngiti ngunit ngayon ngiti ito ng may lungkot. With the peace I have right now was it worth everything I lost?

Napabuntong hininga ako ng maramdam ang pagtulo ng aking luha. Pinaalis ko ito ngunit agos ng agos ang aking mga luha. I smiled again while wiping my tears.