Shadows of Death

Chapter 4(Charlie section 7)

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He said the sentences with power but at the end took a deep breath. It seemed saying these words wasn't easily for him! Angel who was waiting to heard something lie this said: "Can you tell me why you had such a terrible dream?"

Charlie was sure that after answering the lawyer's question, the face of Mr. Rasoli would fall. So he laughed in his mind and answered to his face: "Because yesterday Mr. Rasoli told me it was possible they would execute me or send me to prison forever."

Angel Godarzi shouted in rage: "He told you they will execute you?!"

Then he said to Mr. Rasoli: "Oh my god, you said such terrible words to a teenager? Talking about execution? I think you know my client is in the group of special suspects."

Mr. Rasoli lost his temper. He got up from the chair then brought his face close to Angel's face and shouted: "Counselor, this is an interrogation room, not a courtroom. In court you can ask such questions but here no."

"But I have the right to know about police behavior with my client."

"If you have any objection, you can submit it to the judge of the case."

"My client didn't sleep last night because of your psychological pressure. He had nightmares all night. This is proof of your carelessness."

"Any teenager in this age and in this situation would have nightmares. It's normal."

"But my client isn't normal. He has a history of mental illness."

All of this was said with yelling and screaming and it seemed they were not about to give in. But for few seconds silent filled the room. They stared at each other in silence and took a step back. They at and silence still was the king of the room. Mr. Godarzi with calmness and a smooth voice said: "Yesterday I read you the interrogation report for the judge of this case. You didn't allow Mr. Elyase to do the interrogation even though he passed the training method for the interrogation of teenagers. Is that right?"

Mr. Rasoli answered: "And?" His voice seemed like he didn't want to say the direct answer.

Angel said: "Well, you didn't pass the necessary training for interrogation of teenagers, Mr. Rasoli. That's legal infringement!"

Mr. Rasoli through gritted teeth said: "But five years ago I interrogated Mr. Arman!"

Mr. Godarzi's voice returned to normal and he said: "If we attest to your speech you repeat yourself. Just like now."

Mr. Rasoli helplessly defended himself and said: "The presiding judge knows about it."

But Mr. Godarzi just like a volcano became angry and shouted: "In this country judges don't write the rules. Leaders of the legislature write them and the people's representatives carry them out, Mr. Rasoli!"

The anger of Angel speared Mr. Rasoli. So he shouted: "You can't decide here. I got permission from the judge. If you construe it as an apparent offense in investigating you can file against me and even talk to the judge about it."

"I'll do that, certainly. For defending my client I'll do it."

"I think you know how you can file it. I'm waiting for your suit, counselor."

"My cause will not be about two offenses. You already have a third offense. In yesterday's interrogation there were not any psychiatric help to directly or indirectly help my client and be sure about his health."

"You need to request that."

"But my client is a special suspect. It should be provided without my request."

Charlie was already tired from their yelling. In fact he wanted to cover his ears with his hands and began to squeal. Now he really feel like an inmate who can't control himself. Now he knew about the hatred between Mr. Rasoli and Mr. Godarzi. He already was sure these two people were the most detestable people in the world. He muttered under his breath: "God, when will the investigation be over?"

His whisper was heard by Angel's sharp ears. Angel stood beside Charlie and said to Mr. Rasoli: "I have a suggestion and I hope you agree with it. My client can forget about everything that happened yesterday and today but with one condition: the interrogation will not continue today."

Mr. Rasoli with a little doubt said: "You mean stop the interrogation?!"

Mr. Godarzi immediately said: "Just for today! My client didn't sleep enough last night. The pressure of interrogation is still on him and I think with canceling the interrogation we can give a big favor to him."

From Mr. Rasoli's tired face could guess he wanted to cancel the interrogation too, but he asked Charlie: "Mr. Arman, do you really need to rest?"

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