Chapter 5

Chapter Five.

Harlow POV

«AFTER FEW HOURS»

I had already given up on whatever my fate could have been because I didn’t even know if I’d survive it. All odds weren’t in favor of me and no one believed my words because the prosecutor kept on sabotaging them.

"The court has considered with much contemplation after reviewing the evidence. In the matter of the murderer case that happened on the 23rd of September 2025, it is hereby ordered that…" A deep silence ran across the whole room.

I held my breath like I was about to be killed.

Maybe some positive mind would be better after giving answers on and on with no lies. How can I still become guilty?

"The prosecution alleges are found right and it is hereby ordered that the defendant is found guilty of her crimes and would be sentenced to poison by death before the night comes." The jury concluded and I could feel my chest hard in pain. I held it as tears fell freely with no stop. It wasn't even ready to stop.

I could see the sneers from the people around. They were ready to get me killed and I clearly understood. As I saw the judge leave, I was being dragged towards the outer court, and people followed quickly.

When I got to where I’d be given the poison to drink, I couldn’t stop myself from crying. My life can’t just end right now.

I smiled through tears and quickly cleaned it. Since I’ll at least die, I should say my mind out.

"Is this how it is done here? No investigations done? No autopsy and yet I was found guilty. I had been into the house and cared for him yet I was the one that murdered him.“

”My words are meaningless in court since you kept sabotaging each word I said. Because if this isn't about secrets, this court won't happen today but next week as much good evidence is yet to be found but you took laws in your hands.“

” I understand that I was guilty for the constituency words I had put in at first but I didn't kill him. I can't even hurt a fly." I cried out in pain.

"Really? But words are put in by your family that you were into violence in college and could get people hurt easily if they crossed your path." The jury said, and I stared at my parents, who were staring at me from afar in disbelief. My sister wasn’t there this time around.

"What?"

"Yes, you are, and I heard you once injured someone badly because of an argument; it’ll be better for you to drink that poison now and just forget anything like this ever happened, so you’ll die.“

There was no reason to live anymore truthfully. People I trusted, that I lived with my whole life, that I thought were friends and family, that I thought?

With my trembling eyes, I slowly drank the poison, my tears coming out, ” I didn’t kill him.“ That was one of the last words I’d say.

Even though I was feeling pains throughout my body, I hopefully held it in; I spat out blood, my hands on my tummy as I groaned in pain.

The pain was getting stronger, and I soon became weak. I got down on my knees as I stared at my parents and the pain I saw in my mother’s eyes couldn't be bearable.

She was in pain but couldn't do anything in my defense. Really? Not even believing me. ”Mother.“

My eyes were starting to close by but, I remembered what Angel said. I prayed desperately, wishing for another chance before closing my eyes.

~Six Years Earlier ~~

I opened my eyes and I sensed someone's presence.

I groaned and my mind drifted to the courtroom.

"Why was I here?" I thought inwardly and stood up to examine the house then Damon came in.

I stared at him in surprise and amusement. "Why are you here?" I asked. I was confused. He was dead, and I was poisoned, so why am I here with him?