I don't know what to do. Bakit ba ako ang dinidiin nila? As if I am the one who did the crime?!
The detective stares at me like he knew me for a veey long time. It's like he's staring at my whole soul.
"I didn't do anything! My fingerprint was there because I tried to help them!" I said while clenching my fist in anger.
"Ms, do you understand why you're here today?"
"Y-yes, I think so"
There he goes again. Staring at me like I'm an animal ready to be chopped.
"No, I was alone. But I swear to you, I would never harm anyone. I barely knew the girl!"
The detective leaned back in his chair, parang kinikilala at pinag-aaralan niyang mabuti ang mga sinasabi at ikinikilos ko.
"Well, the evidence doesn't look good for you. Your fingerprints were found on the murder weapon" he said while staring at me.
I grew in shocked "That's impossible! I've never seen that knife before in my life!"
"Interesting" the detective said while smirking. "And how would you explain your DNA being found under Mr. Vignaux's fingernails?"
The tears began to fall in my cheecks.
"I don't know. I... I don't know"
I cried as I tried to remember his face
"Look, Ms, I understand this is a difficult situation for you. But we have solid evidence pointing to you as the killer. If you have anything else you'd like to say, now would be the time"
"I... I don't know how my DNA got there. But I swear, I didn't kill him. I'm being set up, I'm being framed!"
"Ms. Astra, the truth will come out eventually. Until then, you'll have to remain in custody. Goodbye for now"
At dahan-dahanh lumabas ang detective. Leaving me crying here at the room. My mind races with too many questions. Who could have framed me for a murder I didn't commit? And how will I prove my innocence in a world full of doubt and deception? The mystery of Dione's murder deepens, as the truth lies hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.
The guards escorted me palabas ng kwarto kung saan ako kinausap. At pag labas ko, I saw my mom and dad at the hallway. Napayuko na lamang ako habang inaalala ang mga nangyari.
"Anak..." my mom hugged me as soon as I arrived at there place.
"Mom, I didn't do it..." I said while sobbing at my mother's shoulder
"I know honey, stop crying, we'll get through this" she said while calming me.
I saw my dad talking to the police. Hinahagod lang ni mommy ang likod ko habang hinihintay namin si daddy.
"I wanna rest" kausap ko kay mommy. I feel so tired like my whole body are gonna collapse anytime. I feel sting at my eyes.
"Yes honey, you need to take a rest" my mom calmly said.
Nang makarating na si daddy ay kinausap na muna ako bago sila umuwi. I have to stay here at the office dahil ako ang pinaghihinalaan na may sala. I was the one to blame,ika nga This life is so hard.
Until now, I still don't know why they want me to be in jail so bad. I didn't do anything, I was the one who tried to save them. Unfortunately, they didn't make it. Am I the one to blame?
Nang makarating sa room ay pabagsak kong ibinagsak ang katawan ko sa higaan. It such a tiring day. I know that life is hard but not that so hard.
How can I live this life when my inspiration to live in gone now?
"Sana kasi hindi na nawala si Dione.." mahinang bulong ko sa sarili bago ko maramdaman ang mata na unti-unti na sa pagpikit.
"Saturday, 3 pm we will have the trial" the attorney said while we are here at the canteen eating.
Yes, I'm now under a trial. To prove my innocence ofcourse.
"Don't worry, hija. I know that there will be no witness at all"
Tsk, sinong magiging witness? Si Zoe? She's dead!
"I know" mahinang bulong ko habang kumakain.
How I feel? Wala. I didn't feel any feel or anxiousness within me. I wanna let things as it be.
Mabilis na lumipas ang mga araw at sabado na, it means, it is time for the trial.
"Don't be nervous, hija, we are here" my mom kissed me before we began the trial.
At first, pinasumpa nila ako na puro katotohanan lamang ang aking sasabihin. Walang labis, walang kulang.
The courtroom was cold and intimidating. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. For days, we had prepared for this moment.
The sleepless nights. The endless discussions with my lawyer, Tito Dino. This is it...
The judge entered the room, and everyone stood. The proceedings began. My lawyer started presenting our case confidently. I listened carefully, feeling a leap of hope every time he made a strong point.
"Your honor, we will present witness testimonies that will leave no room for doubt" the other side said.
At first I didn't care, I know that we will win this case anyway.
"We hereby present you our witness"
And the moment I turn my gaze into her, I know that this case will not make it.
"W-wait...but.... how??" Gulat na tanong ko habang nakatitig sakanya.
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