Favourpearl

Her eyes were glassy, she stared at me for what seemed like forever, not saying anything. After a while I couldn't stand her intense gaze, I had to look away.
"Khalil.." she whispered, breathing heavily.
"You always tell me how much you love me, how far you can go for me, how you care for me even more than myself. What changed." She sniffed, then placed her small soft palm on my cheek.
"Khalil." tears were already pulling out of her eyes, flowing down her olive skin.
"Please, help me get back what I deserve. You are the only one on my side now. Plea.." She couldn't continue, as her shaky body didn't allow her to compose her words well..
"Emerald, please stop crying. You know I can't stand your tears." I whispered, drawing her close to me, then she took the initiative and buried her head in my chest, while I buried my nose in her hair.
"Khal… lil.. ple. ease. Help me get the justice I deserve." I had to strain my ear to hear what she had to say…
"Emerald, this is really hard," I whispered.
"But you can do it…" she said, raising her head.
"This is my family Emmy. My mum and My brother are the ones we are talking about here."
"But you know what they did. Khalil. I really wanna get out of here. Please Help me Khalil."
"Emerald. Whatever happens, I truly love you."
"Whatever happens? Prove that love to me, Khalil, tell me you ain't like them. Stand by me." She raised her voice.
"Emmy.. don't…" she raised her palm, shushing me.
"If you don't want to stand for me let me know. You have to choose between Justice and Corruption, choose between me and your mum. We will meet at the court hearing in a few hours from now Khalil…" With that, she turned back and walked away, on getting to the door, she turned.
"If I were you, Khalil Johnson, I would go for the truth. It pays." She whispered the last part, then walked out.
I stared at her retreating figure in that orange uniform as the officer dragged her away.
"What do I do now?"
Khalil Johnson, a young lad in love with the enemy's daughter, is placed in a very tight and delicate situation, that he has to choose between his mum and his girlfriend whom he loves so dearly, what do you think his decision would be?

What led to this?
What was his decision after?

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Volume 1