Chapter 9: Consequence

“Elle, thank god you answered!” bulalas ni Tala nang sagutin ng kaibigan ang tawag niya.

She barely slept last night monitoring the news. And she can’t help but be anxious for her friend. Wala itong ibang pamilyang kasama sa Paris. And based on the news last night, pinag-iinitan ang lahat ng may koneksyon sa uncle nito, politikal man or personal.

“T-Tala,” Elle replied in a frail voice. Her friend sounded exhausted.

“A-are you well? Please tell me you are. What happened to your uncle is all over the news. I’m worried about you,” dire-diretsong sabi niya.

Elle realesed a slow breath. “I am fine, Tala. I just arrived here in Canada. My Daddy arranged a special flight for me to come here. It was a good thing we were given a heads-up to what would happen. That Pierre is a traditore

"W-what does Pierre had to do with t-this?" alanganin niyang tanong.

"He testified in favor of Unce Gio's political rivals. It expedited the process of impeachment. That lying sonafabitch! He used my uncle t