FIFTY-ONE
Today is Carmona’s funeral. I’m here inside the car because Dylan said it’s better not to show up there so as not to affect the investigation against me. I heard aunt Laura growl while Lauren hugged her. Hendrick was also with them, who was quiet by their side.
When I got out of the hospital, I stayed at the mansion. I also don’t have anyone at home because Lauren doesn’t come home. She stayed at the funeral home where Carmona’s body was laid. I visited them once and was struck that there were not many people. I bid goodbye to an old friend and I admit that I am hurt seeing her lying in the coffin.
She did not deserve what happened to her. I know she has a fault with me or if it is considered a fault. But I forgive her and I know that she has her own reason. A reason that no one can understand but only her.
The case against me is strong. In aunt Laura’s testimony, Carmona said that she told her that we would meet. That’s solid evidence because it’s actually in the messages. Even the message from the maid that someone picked her up was also there. Also, the assistant’s testimony is that a car picked her up but they don’t know who it is based on the form it’s a man.
The autopsy report also revealed that Carmona died between 8:00 pm -9:00 pm. That means there is a possibility that when I wanted to take her out of the water she was still alive and just stayed when I was there while she was unconscious. The criminal calculated the time and what she or he would do and it only meant one thing….. there is someone who wants me to be put in jail.
But who? Who is mad at me and why did she or he think to frame me up?
After Carmona was buried, those people were left one by one. Aunt Laura and Lauren were left behind with Hendrick. After making sure there were no troublemakers around, I got out of the car. Dylan didn’t come down because he said he didn’t care about Carmona.
They both looked at me when I got close but no one spoke. I came closer to the grave. I don’t know what to say. I admit that even though I was angry with her then, I am still hurt by what happened to her now. She did not deserve what happened to her.
I clenched my fist while holding the mud. Just thinking about her reaction and feeling like she was killing without a fight makes me feel hot. She didn’t have legs so what was she against the jerk who did this to her?
I promise I won’t stop until whoever did this to her is caught. I admit that I don’t like the idea of Dylan. I don’t want someone to sacrifice for me if you can be a criminal in jail. But maybe I’m more stressed than the chances of finding that.
And I won’t let whoever did this celebrate. I won’t let them be happy. They will not succeed in imprisoning me.
“Let’s go Lauren.” I heard Hendrick say so I also stood up. I faced them both with Lauren.
“Are you going home?” I asked her but she looked at Hendrick first. She didn’t answer my question either. “Is there a problem Lauren?” I asked but she became more silent which made my head heat up.
“Dale, just wait for her at home, and then you can talk at your house.” Aunt Laura’s face is so tired. Lauren’s daddy is not here because he is abroad with daddy. So the ass can easily go near to Lauren because her daddy is not there.
“I will wait for you at home, Lauren. You’re going home Lauren because Carmona has been buried.” And I left. But before I completely left, I looked at Hendrick evilly. Only a little bit and I will kill you.
“Where’s Lauren?” Dylan asked but I just closed the door of his car the other way around.
“With the asshole.”
“Should I give him a warning?” he asked and then looked at their place.
“Don’t worry, just take me first and I’ll wait for Lauren at home.” He didn’t answer and took me away. We didn’t even bother to talk until we arrived. We had just arrived when Hendrick’s car also arrived.
“Want me to stay?”
“No, I’m going inside. Thank you.”
“Small thing.” And he tapped my shoulder so I got down and he quickly left.
I just stood outside to wait for her to come down. But she didn’t seem to have any intention of coming down so I went inside. I stayed in the living room to wait for her. I waited for her and took ten minutes before entering.
My forehead frowned. She did not bring anything with her. I also noticed that she was just standing at the door.
“Where’s your thing?” I ask.
“I decided to come to take some of my other things.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
“What does it mean?”
“I decided to stay outside for the meantime while your case is ongoing.” I stand because of what was said. I was about to walk near her when she pulled back. I noticed that she was a bit far away from me and couldn’t look directly at me.
“Are you afraid of me?” She didn’t answer and just bowed. “You are, did you? Answer me.”
“I’m sorry,” she answered and looked up. “I don’t remember you and…”
“And you believe that I killed her?”
“No.”
“Yes. You can’t admit it directly but that’s the truth.” I walk closer to her and stand to face her. I see the fear in her action and it’s undeniable. “And what makes you think that I killed her?”
“D-Dale?” I smirked. Did she call me by my name? I tighten my jaw. I clenched my fist. I don’t want to scare her but I want to test her.
“Tell me. Do you think I have enough reason to do it for her? Do you think I can kill her? What do you think is my reason? Tell me.”
“D-Dale.”
“Tell me!”
“Because she abused you!” She covered her head with her hand. As if she’s trying to protect herself from me. “Tita Mona abused you and——and you are mad at her that is why you have enough reason to do it.”
I retreated because of what she said. Trying to calm myself.
“And you believe it?” I asked calmly. “Do you believe that I can kill someone? Who told you? Who?” But she didn’t answer. “You believe with that everyone who told you that?”
“Because I know her better than you.”
I came closer to her. I hold her chin and touch her face. I felt her body shrug. I smiled while shaking my head. I let go of her face and bowed.
“In a short period of time, even you can’t remember anything. I never did anything bad to you. I never did anything against your wishes. All the understanding and companionship I showed you is true. No hypocrisy. From here.” I pointed to my heart.
“I did that so you would remember me. So that you remember what we have and what we shared. If not, I want to build more happy memories with you again. Replace the lost ones. But I didn’t think you would judge me just because of my past. After all——you was the one who did something to me that I thought I wouldn’t judge.”
“Hubby.”
“Don’t call me that shit. I’m cutting off our relationship. Take all your things and leave this fucking house. Leave and never come back.”
“Hubby.” I saw the tears in her eyes.
“I did not kill Carmona. I can’t do that because even though I was angry with her——” I paused and looked at her. Staring straight into her eyes. “Even though I was angry with her, I loved her and once dreamed of being her husband. Goodbye Lauren. I don’t want to see your face anymore. Leave my house and bring all your things with you. Wait for the annulment and never dare to come near me. When I see you here in my house, you will not like what I will do to you.” And I left her dumbfounded.