The Dream

Part III

In the next hearing on Friday, two days from now verdict would be given. How could a person ruin his last hope of survival? How could he ruin all efforts that Racheal has put in? Poor Racheal she still believes he is innocent. Frankly speaking if I think about the trial today I too feel the same. But I don’t understand why is he doing so? Does he knows who did it and is trying to save that person? Gosh, it’s driving me crazy. Really hard to figure out. We all were silent in the office and thinking about the same question, but had no clue what to do next. “Ahh!! It’s getting on my nerves. He has ruined all the efforts you have made.” I said impatiently. “There is nothing we can do now, it seems he is protecting someone”, Racheal commented. “I feel that too, but if he would reveal the exact story to us we might have helped him out.” Said Steve. “What are you planning to do now?” I asked Racheal. “Nothing left to do, he has made a confession infront of the judge. And I have no evidence to prove his confession fake.” She replied.

Attorney Shin entered the room. “But we still have to look for hope till the end.” He said.  “I would try to look into the case again and see if I can find a ray of hope.” Said Racheal.  “So you two are the new Defenders?” he asked taking a look at us. “Pleasure meeting you sir, I have waited for this day from last 4 years.” Said Steve and shook hands with Attorney Shin. “Hope you would use your investigation experience here to bring out the truth, Attorney Park.” He said. “You have grown a lot, I hope you become just like your Dad.” He said looking at me. “You know him?” I asked. “Of course I do, he was a great lawyer, a great friend and a very good human being.” He said patting my back. “Yes he was..” I said. I remembered the warmth of his hand when he used to take me for night stroll, when he took me in his arms and read bedtime stories, endless memories.

We left for home after meeting Attorney Shin. He assigned us few cases to study and put forth reviews. On the basis of reviews he would assign us the cases. Lot of work to do tonight. I started the work as soon as I reached home. I was almost done with me reviews but I dozed off. Same old dream but wait, it’s a little different today. It’s not day, I’m walking towards office in night. It’s too dark. Suddenly I felt like I’m being stalked.  I started to run I reached the building and suddenly somebody hit me on my head. I blacked out. “Don’t tell anybody, ever. Did you understand?” I heard these lines. Ouch it hurts. I slowly opened my eyes. Oh my god, it’s Mr. Kin and to whom is he saying this. And what’s that on the floor. Oh it can’t be how can it be? No, no, no…  I screamed and woke up. It was 5 in the morning. Can it be true, No it can’t be? It’s just a dream. But what if it’s true. I should tell them. I hurried and collected all the files and rushed to wash up. I was so confused about what should I do about the dream, it was making me restless.

I reached office. Racheal and Steve were already there. They were discussing over the case. Should I tell them or not. They would laugh at me. Who would believe me? While I was bombarded with those thoughts Attorney Shin entered and he greeted everyone. I didn’t even noticed him coming in. He called me thrice but I didn’t responded. Steve pinched me to bring to senses. “Ouch, have lost it or what?” I yelled at him. He indicated towards Attorney Shin by eye gesture. I turned and apologised “sorry I was thinking something.” “It’s ok but what was the thought about?” He asked. “That was…..no nothing.” I replied hesitantly. “We understand, you might have something personal.” He said “Well did you two bring the reviews?” He asked. “Yes we did”. Steve and I replied. We submitted the cases to Attorney Shin. I just turned my back. Attorney Shin called, “Katherine, I think you missed one review.” I turned towards his table and started to look for the file and remembered that I left on my study table. “I apologise Attorney Shin, I forgot it at my home if you allow me I would get it back immediately.” I said. “Hurry then, I’m going to meet an accused and would be back in 1hr. before I come I want it on my desk.” He said while collecting his coat and moving out. “Sure I would be back by then.” I shouted. “Are you okay? Do you want me to accompany you?” asked Steve. “It’s fine. I would be back in no time” I replied and rushed out.

What’s wrong with me? It’s the second day and I have started messing up. I ran towards my house, reached the study table. Got the file and thought to myself dream can’t be reality, so just forget about it. And I rushed back. I was about to open the office door. I heard someone cry. I opened the door slightly. It was Mr Kin’s sister, she was begging Racheal to save his brother. Racheal was apologising to her and trying to comfort her. I was taken aback. What if I saw was real? How can I not tell this just thinking that they would laugh at me? How can I let someone suffer when he is innocent and trapped? While I was struggling that lady came out wiping her tears. She slowly moved out. “Is there nothing we can do?” Steve asked Racheal. “If he hadn’t confessed atleast I would have been able to get a reduced sentence”, said Racheal. “Though he has committed a murder, I feel ..” Steve was saying.

“He is innocent. He is not the culprit. We must save him” I declared.

....to be continued