Hired Killer

Final Chapter

##### Final Chapter 58

As the sun sank below the horizon, casting a long shadow over the police precinct parking lot, a palpable tension filled the air. Detective Ashe, known for her strong will, prepares to escort a group of criminals, because of their heinous deeds, Chocolate, Bubblegum, Midnight, Dark, and Lux. Everyone is connected in the dark web of crimes, and now they are going to Yoko's house to catch and pick them up.

Upon arriving at Yoko's house, detectives, Eurisa and Khaila immediately handcuffed the criminals they were going to catch.

But in that moment of impending despair, something happened that no one anticipated. As the armor van approached the vehicle that would carry them away, Detective Ashe suddenly held up a hand, halting the officers and the shackled group.

" Wait! " Ashe called out, surprising everyone present. It was the last thing they expected to hear. Her footsteps echoed as she walked towards the group of five, her expression a mixture of seriousness and urgency. She carefully undid the handcuffs, releasing them from their metallic shackles.

" What are you doing? " Khaila gasped, her voice a reflection of confusion mingled with fear. " Are you letting them go? "

Detective Ashe turned towards them, gratitude flickering in her eyes like a candle's flame. " Do you remember what I told you? " she asked, locking eyes with Chocolate. " Trust me. "

" Y-yes, you said I should trust you. Pero ano ba ang ibig mong sabihin sa sinabi mo na 'yon? " Chocolate glanced back at her team, who stood equally bewildered.

Before Ashe could respond, she fixed her gaze on Eurisa and Khaila, who were still processing the unfolding events. " You're looking for the hired killers, right? Ang tagal mong pinangarap na mahuli sila. Ito na ang pagkakataon mo na 'yon. "

Khaila's concern deepened. " They're the criminals we've been after for years! Sila rin 'yong mga nawawalang bata seven years ago na naging mga kriminal na ngayon. "

Ashe shook her head, frustration tightening her expression. " No, they were victims, The real criminals are already in custody, everyone involved in that dark web. Chocolate, Bubblegum, Midnight, Dark, and Lux... they're gone. They all died. The case is closed. "

A collective gasp echoed among the group as realization dawned on them. Confusion gave way to hope, and the bittersweet taste of sorrow bubbled to the surface.

As Detective Ashe stepped closer to the group, she looked them over. Her heart heavy with regret. " Ikaw, Chocolate ba ang pangalan mo? " turo n'ya kay Chocolate na naguguluhan pa rin sa mga nangyayari. She pressed, her voice steadying. She needed the truth, to confirm the miracle unfolding before their eyes.

" Huh? A-ano. "

" Mahirap bang sagutin ang tanong ko? Uulitin ko , ang pangalan mo ba ay Chocolate? "

" I'm Faye, " she interjected, her voice laced with newfound strength. " We're just trying to survive. "

The revelation hit everyone like a bolt of lightning. With a single explosion of truth, the burdens of years of blame began to evaporate.

Detective Ashe realized that she had made a choice, and it felt right.
" Then all of you are free, " she declared, relief washing over her. The shackles that had encased them lay abandoned on the pavement, gleaming under the twilight.

Hindi sila makapaniwala dahil sa himalang nangyari. They had been given back their lives. The lives they thought had been stripped away by fate.

Tumulo ang luha ng lahat dahil sa kaligayahang nararamdaman, habang nakatitig naman sina Eurisa at Khaila kay Ashe, proud sila dahil sa naging desisyon nito at lalo lang tumaas ang respeto nila kay Ashe.