Against the Waves (THE PRESTIGE 1)

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Lies

The worst pain is being hurt by someone you told about your problem. It's the worst sensation in the world. Knowing that someone you trusted has betrayed you and lied to you. I chose not to believe it. They are just using their privileges to buried their sins! This is not acceptable. He deserves to rot in jail and not the person who is clearly innocent right now!

Gregorio Gasmin? Really? That old man has no capabilities at all to do all of this. I've heard that Hugo is one of the most highest paid lawyer now, so how come the Espinozas are able to get him? I strongly believe that Gregorio Gasmin is innocent. Palibhasa handa silang gumamit ng ibang tao para pagtakpan ang kasalanan nila. Ganiyan naman lahat ng mayayaman. Ganiyan kadumi ang mga Espinozas.

They say money is the root of evil? Well, it's true.

"Hugo!" I shouted in front of their house. I am so fucking mad right now.

I thought he wants to be an accountant? What's with the sudden changed of path? What the hell is wrong with him to let Hayes out of prison? Matatanggap ko pa sana kung ibang abogado ang nagpalaya sa mamamatay na tao na iyon pero hindi. Siya mismong kaibigan ko!

"Layana, calm down," pagpapakalma ni Abes sa akin at pilit na pinipigilan akong makalapit nang tuluyan sa bahay ng mga Monte de Ramos.

Marahas kong tinabig ang kaniyang kamay na humahawak sa magkabila kong pulsuhan. "Huwag mo akong hawakan! Hindi ko na alam kung sino ang pagkakatiwalaan ko Abes!"

"Layana, Hugo only did his job," pagpapaintindi niya sa akin."Calm down. Kausapin natin siya nang maayos."

Nanlisik lalo ang mata ko kay Abes. "Are you hearing yourself? Now, you are siding with him?"

"Layana, hindi! Wala akong kinakampihan sa inyo. Ang sa akin lang ay huwag kang pangunahan ng galit," nanlulumo niyang sabi.

I scoffed. "O baka kaya ganiyan ang reaksyon mo ay dahil magkasabwat kayo ni Hugo!"

"Layana, ano ba! Hindi ko rin alam na siya ang bagong abogado ni Hayes! Kung alam ko na siya, matagal ko na sanang ipinaalam sa'yo. Wala ka bang tiwala sa akin?"

I grabbed his collar and looked directly to his eyes. My hands are trembling because of so much rage."How can I trust someone when everyone arounds me keep on betraying me? Hindi ko na alam kung sino ang totoo o hindi!"

Hayes fooled me. Nathan once betrayed me. Everyone around me keeps on hurting me! I shared my pain with them but look what I got? Truly, betrayal comes to those person whom you least expect to hurt you.

Abes looked at me with pained expression. He slowly grabbed both of my wrist and pulled it down. His jaw clenched.

"Then trust me."

Maluha luha ko siyang sinamaan ng tingin. Umiling iling ako."Hugo betrayed me, Abes. I want you to understand that! Fuck his reasons but I knew! I knew that Gregorio Gasmin is innocent. You know how important this case to me!" my voice cracked.

Nagpumiglas ako kay Abes at muling pinagkakatok ang kulay abo na gate ni Hugo. Pero habang patagal nang patagal ay nanghihina ako. Mabuti na lamang ay hawak ako nito dahil kung hindi, kanina pa ako nabuwal sa kinatatayuan dahil sa nalaman.

"Hugo! Hugo lumabas ka diyan!" I shouted on the top of my lungs desperately.

I just can't understand. They told me that he will be with me until the end. Tanda ko iyon. They were there for me when I was struggling. He was one of my support system but now, he is the reason of my downfall.

I shouted and shouted before he finally come out. His face is stoic. Ibang iba sa masiyahing Hugo na nakilala ko. As I looked at him, I ca'nt even see my friend anymore. I see him as the person who betrayed me.