The Verdict: Atty. Elara Lynette Miranda

PROLOGUE

"ANO na naman tinutunganga mo diyan?"

I blinked twice and smiled. I rested my chin in the middle of my palms while looking up to him.

"Enjoying the handsome view." I chuckled.

"You have to review this case file, Miranda."

"Of course; I would, Selvantes."

He smiled and leaned forward to kiss my forehead.

"Let's go on a date later okay?"

I slowly smirked. "Miss me, huh?"

"Aba, saang banda? Heheheheheh, anyways I'll book the place later."

"Yes! We've been sitting here for ages, we deserve a break."

He slowly massage my shoulders. "You tell me, you're the workaholic one."

"You are the same."

I laughed while he was laughing, he caresses my face while rested his forehead into mine.

"Time to wa--"

What?

What is he saying? I suddenly felt like deaf. His mouth is moving yet I can't hear a voice.

Dev?

Then, I slowly felt something tugging my clothes while tears are dripping down my cheeks.

I opened my eyes and suddenly my friends are the one I saw.

"Omyghad! You're crying while sleeping, Elara!" Ophira shouted.

I frowned. "Huh? Really I did?"

"Ano ba 'yang ini-imagine mo? Mala-teleserye ba?" Tanong ni Lav.

"Wag mo na inisin." Dagdag ni Kanluran.

My throat is suddenly dry, I cannot speak. What was it again?

What did I dreamed of?

"Hay, magsi-uwi na nga kayo, may mga trabaho pa kayo bukas." Sigaw ni Ophira.

"Grabe naman 'to mangtakwil! Baby Isaiah, Paps will be backkk!" Sigaw ni Kanluran.

I shook my head and kissed Isaiah's forehead. "Nangnang will also comeback tomorrow, okay?"

"Yes! Drive safely po."

We all smiled and hug him once more.

I drove home as usual. Drop myself in the bed while thinking until I fall asleep.

"GOOD morning, Judge."

"Morning!" I smiled and walked to my office. "Today's schedule?"

"Oh, today is the founding anniversary of rhe school. I cleared your whole schedule except the meeting with the Prosecutor this evening."

"Is that so. He still hasn't given up huh." I smirked. "Thanks, Rey."

Just an usual day, work, eat and work. Nothing special.

"Sera, double check this file for me and review tonight's appointment."

She nodded. "Yes, Judge. How about the foundation ceremony?"

"Order some flowers and send them a gift. Go there in my behalf."

"Will you be fine alone, Judge?"

I smiled. "Yes. Don't worry, my brother is just next to my door."

"Well then, I shall do what you want."