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CHAPTER 22 °°°
JEROMINO
What was that? She didn't even listen to what I have to say? Fernanda looked nervous when I mentioned DNA, is it possible that I'm the father? I muttered in my head staring at the door then I stood up.
"It's getting late already, I don't think Fernanda will be able to get a taxi here" I uttered then ran out of the restaurant but my phone started ringing.
"Hello Elvis, can you call some other time. This isn't a good timing" I said over the phone as I got into my car.
"Mino, you need to get here. Alvaro got attacked on his way to your resident, he got robbed and beaten blue black. Please Mino come here and I also have some other news for you" Elvis said.
"Alright, I will be there in a few minutes but where are you guys right now? Are you at the hospital?" I asked curiously.
"We're at the police station. We're here to file a complaint, Alvaro's important documents got stolen as well so we have to retrieve it. Come quickly" Elvis said worriedly then hung up.
"Can tonight get any worse!" I mumbled then drove off to the police station.
I got to the station and Alvaro had stitches on his face and some bruises.
"Alvaro what happened to you? How did this happen? My resident has a very tight security so how did you end being robbed?" I asked curiously and he looked away worriedly.
"I wasn't with my car so I took a taxi, I had no idea the taxi driver was a thief and that's how he took everything on me including my briefcase which contains lots of important documents" Alvaro explained and I hissed.
"Any progress on the case?" I asked frustratedly.
"We're tracing the taxi but you will have to come back tomorrow because it's late already" The officer informed and I hit his table frustratedly.
"Officer, you will lose track of that thief if you don't go after him tonight. Retiring for the day doesn't assure you will find the thief tomorrow with the few tracks you've got. The documents he stole are partially important documents of my job, I can't go to work without them" I shouted and the officer stood up angrily.
"You think I like it as well when I see criminals go away but it's late already and I have to go home to my family so you will have to wait till the night shifters arrive then you report to them" The officer said seriously and just then I heard a familiar voice from behind.
"Officer believe me, I didn't do anything to the man. I found him injured already when I saw him. Officer believe me, I had nothing to do with him" Fernanda sobbed and I turned around swiftly only to find Fernanda being handcuffed.
"Fernanda!" I called out and she stared at me with tears in her eyes.
FERNANDA
Hours back before I was arrested by the police...
I woke up feeling some pains at the back of my head, I stood up and saw a gun on my hands. I looked around but I noticed I was no longer on the road and a man was laying in front of me.
"He's the same man at the road. Sir are you okay?" I asked curiously and I turned him around but he was dead already.
I moved backwards in shock as I threw away the gun in my hands but the police surrounded the area already.
"Hands in the air!" The policemen announced as they walked closer to us.
"You're under arrest for murdering this man right here. You're allowed to get a lawyer for yourself or the court will provide one for you" The officer announced as he handcuffed me.
"Officer, I think this is a set up. I didn't murder anyone, I'm not a murderer. Officer please believe me I didn't murder him" I tried to explain but they took me into their van and I noticed a man on black outfits was watching far way but he suddenly disappeared before my eyes.
"Officer please believe me, I didn't murder anyone" I said as tears suddenly roll down my cheeks.
"You have to remain silent because anything you say or do now will be used against you in the court of law" The officer informed professionally and I sobbed silently.
Back to present!
What's Jeromino doing here? Why's he here of all people? I uttered in my head feeling so embarrassed.
"Fernanda why are you on handcuffs? What happened?" Jeromino asked curiously as he walked to me.
"Sir if you want to speak with her, you will have to come back tomorrow. Visiting hours are over" One of the officers holding me informed then they took into a cell.
"Officer can I at least have a minute. I promise it won't take long" Jeromino said worriedly as he went after the officer.
What's he so curious about? I'm pretty sure he's happy with what's going on in my life right now? Fernanda how did you get to this stage. Your life is filled with so much struggle. I uttered in my head faintly as tears roll down my cheeks.
"Daddy would have been here if I sent a message out but I will just have to wait till tomorrow" I said slowly and looked at the officer's desk.
"Fernanda!" Jeromino called and he ran to my cell.
"What are you still doing here?" I asked coldly as I swiftly wiped off my tears.
"Fernanda, the officer told me everything. But how's that even possible? I believe you would never do such a thing. I will get you the best lawyer to get you out of here before you even know it" Jeromino said as he tried to hold my hand but I moved away.
"It's none of your business so leave here. I can take care of myself, I can still get a good lawyer for myself. If that's all then please leave" I said coldly then turned around.
"I'm so sorry Fernanda but I can't stay out of this. I can't let you spend a second in this disgusting place" Jeromino said with so much determination.
"You can't force me to accept your offer so leave" I said seriously as hot tears roll down my cheeks and he left.
Jeromino please stop making it any harder for me. Life is hard already trying to forget you so please can you stop being nice to me. I muttered in my head and I sat down at a corner.
AUTHOR'S POV
NEXT DAY
The Dante family visited Fernanda at the cell.
"Fernanda how did you end up like this? What happened exactly? I thought you said you were going out for some fresh air" Isabel asked worriedly.
"Grandma, I have no idea how I ended up like this but I'm pretty sure someone set me up and I have no idea who that may be" Fernanda said wiping off her tears.
"Don't worry Fernanda, I've spoken to our family's lawyer so you will be out of here in no time" Bruno assured.
"OK daddy but where's Marisol? You didn't bring her with you?" Fernanda asked curiously and Isabel stared at Bruno.
"Marisol isn't feeling well so Mandy took her to the hospital" Isabel said slowly and Fernanda's eyes widened nervously.
"Grandma when did she fall ill? She was fine before I left home yesterday" Fernanda inquired worriedly.
"She fell ill late last night, she has a high temperature but that's nothing for you to worry about. Mandy and Florencia took her to the hospital so I'm pretty sure she will be better in no time" Isabel explained with a smile.
"Fred and Fernando wants to see you as well so we better get going. Your lawyer will be here anytime soon" Bruno informed.
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"You've gotten the money I sent to you right?" Agustin asked over the phone.
"Yes boss and I did exactly what you requested. She's not coming out of jail no matter how hard she tries to, all the evidence are pointing at her" One of Agustin's men said.
"Very good, let's buy some time to get Hymen out of there. Hymen killed Maria Jose so I can't leave him alone like that, he's one of my loyal men. Go ahead and go into hiding" Agustin said seriously and hung up.
Enjoy your journey to prison Fernanda. Agustin said in his head with a wicked smile on his lips.
"Boss I think Jeromino is contacting some of our good lawyers" Williams informed staring at his phone.
"And why's that?" Agustin asked curiously.
"He found out about Fernanda's issue. He's trying to help her"
"I can't let that happen. You have to ruin his plan, Jeromino can't get any lawyer for Fernanda. She's meant to be in jail" Agustin said angrily.
"Luckily I've blocking his way. No lawyer will take up Fernanda's case" Williams smirked and Agustin smiled.
"Those are the kind of things I like hearing"
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Days later Fernanda's lawyer came visiting.
"Mr Hugo any updates on my case?" Fernanda asked curiously.
"I'm sorry Fernanda but all the evidences are pointing at you, the CCTV footage showed how you killed the man and they have witnesses. After tomorrow's hearing, you will be transferred to the city jail" Mr Hugo said professionally.
"What! Mr Hugo you've known our families for decades, you can't just allow me go to jail for a crime I didn't commit right" Fernanda said almost in tears.
"I'm sorry Fernanda but we just have to wait for the court's judgement. Just accept you plee guilty so your sentence might be reduced"
"What are you saying Mr Hugo? Are trying to say I should admit to a crime I didn't commit?" Fernanda asked with hot tears rolling down her cheeks.
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