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Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Justifications

Alexa’s Point of View

“Dad, please listen to me.” Giit ko kay daddy na galit na galit na nakatingin sa'kin. “Alex, you don't have to make justifications. I already see your faults, I critically understand it.” Sabi niya ritong nakatayo.

I couldn't convince him. He's not being considerate, what he sees in me is always wrong.

“Mr. Mendez, you have to listen to your daughter’s side. We don't know the reason why they did that such crime.” Ma'am said as she is trying to convince my dad. “Mrs. Drillon, you don't know my daughter. She's being irresponsible at all time---she's that fudge!” Dad corrected Mrs. Drillon from her view.

“Whatever is that, Mr. Mendez, you have to be considerate.” Mrs. Drillon raises her voice. She even put rage in her tone.  “Alexa, just tell us your side. We are ready to lend our ears. I know you, Alex. You are such a good student and everyone knows that.” Ani ng assistant principal sa'kin. I just look at dad but he still boosting his pride.

“Thank you, Mrs. Drillon.” I said and nod my head. “Hindi namin kagustuhang mapatay ni Eros si Shaknown.” Giit ko sa kanila at sabay tumingin kay Eros.

“That night I went in the comfort room to excrete. Ako lang po mag-isa noong panahong iyon. Iniwan ko kasi si Eros sa table namin. At nang pumasok na po ako sa cr ay umihi na ako.” Mrs. Assistan Principal nods her head as she agrees with me. “Pagkatapos kong umihi, I was so shocked and scared when the lights turned on and off.” Ani ko naman sa kanila. They are sitting in silence as they were listening to me. “I ran to go out ngunit nabunggo ako sa lalaking hindi ko kilala dahil nga po sa sobrang madilim ang loob---”

“That's a fucking reason. Just stop creating lame excuses, Alex.” Pagsisingit ni daddy kaya naman ay napahinto ako sa aking pagsasalaysay. “But, dad you have to listen first.” Paki-usap ko kay daddy.

He wags his head all over again. Hindi siya makapaniwala sa sinasabi ko. I'm telling the truth here at hindi ako gumagawa ng kuwento just to save myself and fool everyone.

“Continue, Alex.” Sabi ni Mrs. Tejada sa'kin. “Let's cut this out! Don't make yourselves fool!” Sigaw niya rito sa'min. “Mabuti pang lumabas ka na lang muna, Mr. Mendez.” Wika ng Assistant Principal kay daddy.

Dad left in this room. I don't know if he's waiting at me. O baka naman ay iwan niya lang ako dahil sa galit niya.

“And when he turned on the light, I found out that it's Shaknown who sorounded me. Hindi niya ako pinalabas ng cr. He even dared to rape me---wanted to stole my innocence. At mabuti nga umabot si Eros at doon nag-away sila. Eros fought for me. He saved me from them.” I narrated the whole story to them. Nakita ko 'yong mga mata nila na naawa sa sitwasyon ko noon.

“Eros, is she telling the truth.” Tanong ni ma'am kay Eros. “Yes po, Mrs. Tejada.” Sagot ni Eros kay ma'am at sabay itinango ang kanyang ulo.

“Good job, Eros. You are saving one life. Malaki ang posibilidad na mapapawalang bisa ang kaso n'yo.” Ani naman ni Mrs. Drillon sa kanya. “Good job, Son. But next time you have to be careful. Remember, Killing is against the law and it's a mortal sin to God.” Eros' mom is giving advice to him while hugging him firmly.

How I wish I could bring back mom to my life. She was the one who always understands me. She was so considerate.

“Thank you, Alex. You can no go to your room.” Saad ni ma'am sa'min at agad naman akong tumayo rito.

Nauna akong lumabas ng conference room. I saw dad waiting at me in the bench dito sa gilid ng conference room. He quickly stands up when he saw me getting out of the conference room.