The Culprit (UNDER REVISION)

Case 008: Poisoning? 👮

                                  "Poisoning?"

ALEJANDRO
The suspect has been charged with murder, for the death of Almira Ordonez. They already turned over the case to the lawyers. Kasalukuyang nililitis ang kaso nito but Alejandro already have a verdict— and it's absolutely guilty!

"So, this is call for a celebration? At this very moment nililitis na nila ngayon 'yong mokong na 'yon," Ivan happily said. Ngayon ang unang araw ng paglilitis sa kaso ni Jemillo.

"Inspector?" Katherine called his attention.

"Yes?" he answered not bother to look at her.

"Sasama po kayo?"

"Kayo na lang marami pa akong gagawin."

"Inspector naman first mission accomplished natin 'to as a team," may pangongonsensyang ani Niel

"Sorry pero marami pa talaga akong gagawin. You guys can celebrate without me," he answered.

"No, you can't say no to this!" Ivan said crossing distance between them. Pinaandar nito ang swivel chair palapit sa kanya at inakbayan pa siya. "Celebration can't go without the Master, the head or should I say our Lodi Inspector and that's you Inspector Garcia, kaya sige na sumama ka na." Inalis nito ang pagkakaakbay sa kanya at bumalik sa pwesto. "Marami ka ng na-solve na kaso, I know this is not new to you but it's a big deal for Ella. Actually she's the one insisted this. She wants to celebrate. Isa pa first time din natin makasama 'yong magandang babae tulad ni  Detective Alexis...actually I already invited her."

"Uulitin mo nga sinabi mo Ivan?" mataray na tanong ni Kath.

"Ano 'yong first time naming makasama ng magandang babae?"

"Are you trying to say na hindi kami maganda ni Ella?"

"Ikaw lang, kasi si Ella ngayon ko lang din makasama sa operation eh!"

"Gago ka talaga!" inis na angil nito at hinampas si Ivan ng nirolyong folder.

Parang aso't pusa talaga ang dalawa.

Nakitawa din sa gilid si Niel. "So,  Inspector sasama ka?"

"Kasama si Detective"

"Sabi ni Ivan, oo raw."

"Sige count me in."

"Sasama ka ba Inspector dahil kasama si Alexis," Kath teased him.

"Of course not, I will do this for Ella,you know I'm always want to cheer my juniors."

"Sige sabi ko eh!" Kath shrugged.

He returned his attention to his work and did not mind his underling who tease him.

•••
He personally went to Sittio Ibarra, where the suspect detained while the case being on process.

"Kamusta Warden?" bati niya sa matandang warden ng Sittio na si Warden Dominguez.

"Ayos naman Alejandro, don't worry I'll keep an eye on him," the warden answered, pertaining to the suspect. He called him first name basis pag silang dalawa lang. Ito na ang nag-alaga sa kanya nang mawala ang ama niya.

"Thanks Warden."

"Warden, naayos na po 'yong bagong dating," the correction officer informed them.

"Salamat Sigmaton," ani ng Warden at ngumiti. "Alejandro don't stress yourself sisiguraduhin 'kong mababantayan namin siya dito ng maayos."

"Salamat Warden," alam naman niyang mapagkakatiwalaan niya ang Warden kaya napatag na rin siya.

"Warden ipinapasabi ni Deputy Warden na handa na raw ang tsaa," ani ng isa pang correction officer. Ngumiti pa ito sa kanya.