The Verdict: Atty. Elara Lynette Miranda

Chapter 25

"WE have 10 days to notify our clients. There will be changing of Attorney's with their case."

Tumango naman si Iñigo sa'kin at nagsimula ng magtrabaho.

I sighed and start cleaning up my desk. All the case files that I have will be distributed.

Nanghihina ako at napa-upo sa'king upuan. After that trial the investigation started.

I am under investigation. The validity of temporary disbarment starts now. I can no longer handle files and work as an Attorney.

My license is confiscated. I'm not allowed to accept more cases, I need to take an exam to gained back my license.I must pass the professional responsibility portion of the bar exam before returning to practice.

"Attorney, hindi daw po alam ng mga clients natin ang gagawin nila." I smile weakly.

"Refer them to Atty. Selvantes and Atty. Claverio."

Napahinga ako ng malalim at binuksan ang isang envelope sa'king harap. Galing iyon sa hukuman.

My Daddy's trial will resume soon. Hopefully, by the times comes I can still defend him at the Court.

Not just an Attorney but as her daughter.

"Attorney na-notify ko na po kalahati ng mga clients niyo." Tumango lang ako at ngumiti.

I'm not in a mood to respond. It's like I'm being drag to hell.

Nawawala na ko sa sarili ko. Ang kaso ni Lav ay postoned dahil ang lead Attorney ay iniimbestigahan. Matatagalan pa siya sa ospital.

"Attorney? Regarding po sa case ni Ms. Manza--" I cut him off.

"Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it."

Tumayo ako, isinuot ang aking coat at kinuha ang aking bag. Sinuot ko rin ang aking shades at bumaba ng building.

My name is all over the news, who cares I'm not.

Bayaan mo silang mag-fiesta, mag-aarkila pa ko ng musiko.

Inayos ko ang aking buhok at pumasok na sa kotse ko. I quickly dialed a number of someone I knew.

Kinuha ko 'yung earpiece at isinuot sa'king tenga, sinimulan ko ng paganahin ang makina ng sasakyan ko at nag-drive paalis.

"Hello, Elizar."

["Nette?"]

"Miss me?"

["Bye."]

"Meet me at Bitterscape cafe. Right now"

I hang up.

Mahigit sampung minuto aking biyahe papunta sa Bitterscape cafe. Inayos ko muna ang sarili ko bago lumabas ng sasakyan.

Kailangan presentable ako at mukhang tao. Hindi dapat halata na wala akong tulog. Professional ang kahaharapin ko hindi basta-basta.

Dahil nauna ako um-order ako ng kape. I enjoy three cups of coffee while waiting for that prick.

"I apologize, traffic."

I smirked. He looked like shit.

"You looked like shit. No offense." Ibinaba ko ang tasa nang pang-apat kong kape.

Napataas ang isang kilay niya. "Buti buhay ka pa."

"Matagal mamatay ang gaya kong masasama."

He smirked. "Buti alam mo."

Um-order kami ng makakain dahil mahaba-habang usapan ito. Walang ibang tao sa cafe kaming dalawa lang, ni-request ko ito kay Blacked.

"Alam kong may kailangan ka sa'kin. Ano 'yon?" He asked.