The Love Story

Chapter 15: Dilemma

     I really hate this place, just lately a riot happened because I did something that offended their faith. Well I don't really care on their beliefs. I hate them, all of them. This Jews are a bunch of Fanatic religous freaks.

     Not long after the incident, Caiaphas and his band of religous self righteous priest came to me carrying another case. Oh God when will it stop? I'm so tired with this. But anyways why should I be surprised? They always do this. It's their habbit, to waste my time because of their puny quarrels. Now I truly regret the day I accept being the governor of this Godforsaken place. The dust, intense heat of the sun, the noise and most of all their blood sacrifices.

I did everything to avoid facing them but they are persistent. So with no choice I leave my room. I saw a beaten man with them. I sat at my chair and again I looked at them then I smirked "Okay, so what charges do you have againts this man!?" said I.

"Well sir, if he's not a criminal we will not bring him here." Said one of the priest. Tsss...this priest really are a pain on the neck. I put my eyes on Caiaphas then I said, "Tss..You know I don't have time for this. It's midnight and my wife and I are already sleeping, untill you came and ruined it."

"This man, he's a rebel! He claims to be a king!" Said Caiaphas. Well that one stops me. "A king?" I asked my self, this one is a king? How come? "Well, well well..Prisoner is this true?" Then he replied, "Yes, but my Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of the world. Because if it is, then they should have fight for me untill death. I am a King, but not lije the world's kind of King." What does taht mean? This is also why I hate them, they always talk in riddles. 

"So tell me, are you a king or not!?"

“You tell me. Because I am King, I was born and entered the world so that I could witness to the truth. Everyone who cares for truth, who has any feeling for the truth, recognizes my voice.”

"Truth?tsss...then what is truth?" Said I. then I looked at Caiaphas. The truth is I can't see anything wrong about this man. But as expected they still insist that I should put this man to death. What the hell!? They are so annoying. I tried to drive them out but still they are persistent, untill one of them said that this prisoner is from Galilee, and so this is my chance! I send them away reasoning that the prisoner is from Galilee and so Herod should judge him.

     They left the building atlast, and I went back to my room. I returned to my bed and tried to sleep again, but few more hours maybe after I tried to sleep again, I was awoken by a sound of someone grasping for breath. At first I didn't mention it untill it was followed by a loud shout. And so I risen from the bed and I saw Claudia, she's sweating and she looks really afraid.

"Honey what is it?" Said I as I rub her back while she's trying to breathe.

"I...I had a bad dream." She said, "A very bad dream!"

"A dream?" Then she looked at me.

"Yes a dream! In my dream theres an innocent man. He...he was killed on my dream and...."

"And what?"

"You're the one who caused his death!" then I was taken aback. Chills ran down from my body, could that man from Galilee is whom Claudia is talking about. But it's impossible I send him to Herod.

*TUD TUD TUD!*

     Now who is it!? I went at the door and opened it partialy. It is one of my guard, so what is he doing here!?

"What is it!?"

"Prefect it's Caiaphas, the high priest."

"What about them!?"

"They are back!" What!? But I send them away? Why do they returned!?

"Is he with a man!?" Claudia asked, she looks really worried.

"Yes ma'am, they accused that man to be a criminal." The soldier said.

     Claudia then put her hands on my shoulder, she stared at my eyes with such concern then she said, "Love, please dont be involved with that man." I really want to follow Claudia, for she has this gift where she see visions from her dreams. But...I...I have a duty to perform.  Damn those Pharisees! I ordered one f my guards to send me the prisoner. 

     Atlast I'm now face to face with this man they call Jesus. He is starring straight at my eyes. Even in his situation, he is still calm, in fact it seems like he is the only person on this building that is at peace.

     As I looked at him now, he seems to be a no threath for Caesar. He is an innocent man who caught the attention of those bastard priests. My wife told me not  to involved myself to this man. He also told me that at least I should set this man free. But how!? Releasing this man is not an easy task to do. 

     This Priests are dead serious on their desire to put this man to death. I wonder what do this Jesus did to them that they are so crazy to kill him. As I walked outside the balcony to meet the crowd, Claudia graabed my hand and she said, "Love! please don't fall on the trap of Caiaphas! If you judge that prisoner you will face a grave consequence." I tried to look calm as I heard what she says. I release my arm from her grip the I said, "Don't worry love, I'll think of a way to set him free. Just relax."

     Lie! That's all a lie. The truth is I'm so nervous. One wrong move can spark a riot and If that happens my head will be serve at Caesar's plate. I walked outside to meet the crowd, while walking I'm thinking of a way on how I can free this man. Maybe there's a wayoh I know! I'll just have him scourge. Yes! That will surely satisfy this blood thirsty animals.Then after that I can release this prisoner problem solve!

     I raised my right hand signaling for the crowd to be silent. They all stop talking giving me a chance to speak.. "LISTEN!" I cried, "I found nothing wrong with this man!Therefore I will just have him scourge then release him!"

"NO!" I heard the booing of the crowd but this is my desicion. I ordered the guards to bring this prisoner to the place where he will be scourge.