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“That wraps today's discussion. Please make sure you read all of the cases assigned to you, especially those defense attorneys. It is best for your clients to not go through any court proceedings. Understood?” All of the lawyers said their farewells. Renjun and Haechan were about to go to their respective workstations when their paralegal stopped them. “Atty. Huang and Atty. Lee, please stay. I need to discuss something.”
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"Where did you go yesterday? Dad's looking for you." Agad namang dumiretso ang binata sa kanilang living room para salubungin ang mga kapatid nito.
"He missed me? That's great character development." Pambibirong sagot ng binata at agad naman itong umupo katabi ng isa pa niyang kapatid.
"Pwede ba Jae, answer my question! San ka ba kasi nagpunta? Dad's ready to rip your face off once he sees you! Did you forgot that yesterday was —"
"Sayang naman yung mukha ko pag nagkataon.” Jaehyun smiled at his sister as he crossed his legs. “And don’t worry, I always visit mom. Hindi ako katulad niya na kilala lang si mommy pag death anniversary. And for the question kung nasan ako, I had a date. That's way more important than seeing his face."
"Jung Jaehyun!"
"Kuya it's girlfriends, you forgot the S." Agad namang inabot ng mas nakakatanda ang kapatid at pinisil ang mga pisngi nito.
"Ganyan dapat! Buti pa si Jake may balita sa akin."
Krystal just looked at his brothers, disgusted and disappointed. "You guys are a pain in the ass. Hindi ko na kayo ipagtatanggol kay Dad."
“Sana all may pwet.” Sagot ng bunso na ikinatuwa naman ni Jaehyun. “Hoy, tama na nga. Lagot ako kay ate e.” Agad namang tumango ang nakababata.
“Anyways, bakit mo ba ako pinatawag?"
"Dad wants you to go back to the firm." Jaehyun immediately rolled his eyes as he heard the news. For him, its kinda impulsive knowing na ang daddy niya ang kusang nagpa-alis sa kanya sa firm.
"Ako? I'm already happy with my job. Tsaka ang dami ng lawyer sa firm nila idadagdag pa niya ako." Sagot nito.
"Malamang, that's a law firm. Madami talagang —"
"Eh kung suntukin kita dyan." Jaehyun was about to grasp his brother's collar in a playful manner until their sister stopped them.
"Can the two of you stay still. Ang sakit niyo sa ulo."
"Edi naconfirm mo that you have ulo." Jake replied na dahilan para matawa ang kapatid. “Ang conyo mo naman tol.”
"Pwede ba be serious naman Jae!"
“Ate naman bat ako lang. Tsaka I’m serious. I won't go back. At least sa company mo chill ang buhay ko. Stressful maghawak ng criminal cases."
"Tell it to dad. You better go to his office." Krystal replied in a lethargic tone.
"Not now. Maybe next time.” Jaehyun fixed himself and patted his brother’s shoulder. “I have a lot of things to finish. Bye!"
On the other hand…
Renjun has had a long and exhausting day. He was exhausted from dealing with Haechan and their paralegal's personalities. Idagdag pa yung mga cases na dapat nilang ireview pero hearing those words from their senior’s mouth excites him.
As he got home, Renjun went to the old study room. Ito yung dating office na ginagamit ng dad niya noong prosecutor pa ito. He looks around and sees na napakarami pala talagang law books ng daddy niya. To think of it, his dad is not a simple lawyer like him. His father is well-known for his wit, bravery, and power. However, when he looked at it, his heart was filled with anguish. His father is now incarcerated alongside other criminals.
But, no matter how heinous his father was, he still believes he is innocent. He's having a hard time letting go of the idea that his father is a victim of injustice, and he's determined to find out more.
/flashback
The 5-year-old boy gazed inside at his father, who was now behind bars. He's never seen anything like this before. His father is always there in the courtroom pero ngayon he's sitting on the freezing cell floor.
"Jun."
"Bakit po kayo nandiyan? Anong ginagawa niyo po diyan?"
"Jun... I—"
"Akala ko po bad ang pumatay? Bakit po sabi nila—"
"I'm not. I promised! Don’t listen to them!"
Renjun looked at his dad. Sa hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan, ramdam ng bata na hindi nagsisinungaling ang kanyang ama. Kahit na alam niyang ang ama ang suspect sa pagkamatay ng isang babae, hindi sumagi sa isip niyang masama ang ama.
"I believe you." Agad namang nilapitan ng ama ang anak at hinawakan ang mga kamay nito.
"Good. Now listen. Could you just do me a favor?"
Renjun nodded.
"Go. Go to my office with Tito Sehun. Open the vault containing all of the sensitive information. 7323, that's the password.”
“Why would I do that?”
“Dad might be framed up. Just keep it until you get older, understand?” The kid nods. “Good and from now on, please. Stop from using my surname."
"But why?"
"Just do it, Renjun. Please."
"Dad."
"Go."
“But…”
“Go.”
Renjun left with his Tito Sehun. They drove there for a few minutes, but when they arrived, the entire structure had been destroyed by a massive fire.
"What is... this?"