Pay back time Part-2

He waited for the two ladies to sip some water before he decided to speak.

" Ms. Santiago, what can I help you with?"

" Sir, we came here to seek legal assistance. This lady next to me is my boyfriends' wife. It was only this morning that I found it out. Her husband abused her mentally and emotionally. He also stopped supporting them financially, which is not fair for his kids. Also, I became a victim of his scheme. When we moved together, he said he's single, and we both shared rent from the condo we are staying at, but after I had a quarrel with him, he threw me out. All of my belongings were put on a box, and I found out that his name is the only one stated in the contract while I shared for the monthly rent and the two months deposit. He also abused me physically last night, but I don't care what happened to me chief," She explained in a calm voice.

" Please call me, Mr. Madrigal, go on. I'm all ears."

" Thank you, sir, now my main priority is for this Lady who's name is Daisy to have some legal assistance. Sir, I'm going to the fields tomorrow, and I will probably be back within three to four weeks. Mr. Madrigal, could you please reassure me that there's someone who will help my friend here." Ria bit her inside cheeks, a habit she got when she ventures in this cruel city.

" Ms. Santiago, You surprised me today, the fact that you both are victims here. You still rather asked me to help her instead of you, who is working here and our main priority. Anyways this is very easy. Since you both came here in harmony, I'm hoping that no one is charging anyone?" Mr. Madrigal eyed both ladies in front of him.

They seem to form a tacit alliance which he admired. In his mind he had this idea that all women should help each other in times of need.

" No, Sir, Miss Santiago helps me a lot. She even gave me clothes and a roof to stay for the night. I don't have ill feelings for her. All I want is to make my husband support his children, and I also want to sign a written statement stating we no longer live together. Please help me, sir." Daisy can't help but to cry. She was feeling desperate and grateful that in this challenging time of her life, there's a Ria who came to help her. Words cannot describe how thankful she is meeting a kind-hearted person who was sitting right next to her holding her hand and giving her strength to fight and move on.

" Alright Ladies i know what to do, right now, I want both of you to go to the infirmary to have a physical check-up. We will leave after I contact the people from DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) and the PNP (Philippine National Police) under their VAWC (Violence Against Women and Children)

to assist us with this." Both she and Daisy were delighted upon hearing this; they nod their heads, saying their thank you, before they went to the infirmary to run a check-up. They need a medical record to show to the police, and it's pure luck again that her company has a licensed doctor that can provide them the papers they need.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, they are now heading to the condo where her ex and Daisy's husband live. All the staff got scared when they saw her coming back.

They even insist on assisting them to the floor where she lives before. The look on their face clearly states that they are afraid that they will get involved in the situation.

The scene in front of her and the rest of the people they asked to help them was surprising. They saw a woman being pushed out of the condo unit where Ria once lives before.

" You damn bastard! After I help you kick out that woman now, you're blaming me for something that is not even my fault?! Damn you asshole! Go check the doctor for your useless dick!" The woman looked not far from Daisy and Ria's age.

She had long hair colored in golden brown.

She's wearing extremely revealing clothes with matching red high heels.

She has a fair skin and good body figure, there's no doubt that she's one of Micheal women. Ria cursed inside her head wondering how many women did Michael have?

Doesn't he have any shame at all? At least he should be aware that multiple relationships between opposite genders can cause disease. Thinking of it made her stomach churn in disgust!

When the woman noticed that there were many people around, she quickly rearranged her clothes and ran a finger to her long locks of hair. She looked at us like there's nothing happening and walked out in a hurry.

" Don't mind her. Now we have more evidence of his infidelity." Mr. Madrigal went to the closed door, one from the respondent of the police went knocking on it.

A few minutes later she and Daisy saw Micheal's furious face.

" You fucking dare come back! What do you want now?!" Michael was beyond surprised when he saw it's not Odessa, but a police officer and a man who looked like a lawyer wearing a white dress shirt with a neutral collared tie beneath his tailored suit. Micheal looked around and found Odessa had fled already, and there's a few people around. Some are his neighbors and some are workers of the condominium then Micheal eyes landed on his wife Daisy and his current ex-girlfriend. Seeing them together, Micheal felt like he was in big trouble.

" Are you Mister Micheal Cruz?" The police respondent asked in an authoritative voice. Micheal was taken aback but still managed to answer the cop in front of him.

" Yes sir, what can I do to help you?" Nervous Micheal went looking back to the two women he committed wrong.

" Please follow us in the police station and we have a few questions for you."

" Wait, officer, do you even have an arrest warrant to do this?" Micheal tried to retaliate. He can't be seen with those metal cuffs around his hand; he has a figure that he needs to protect!

" I think this is enough to invite you to come with us." Micheal took the paper and read its content. It states that he is blottered by his wife for physical abuse and child abuse.

" What's this?! I didn't even lay a hand on my children. How did I abuse them?" Confused, he questioned them.

"Sir, I'm a representative of DSWD under anti-violence of children and women's desks. Not supporting your children for a few months is equivalent to child abuse specialy. You just showed us how you are living in a beautiful, comfortable place while your wife strives to look for food to feed your children, which means you abandon them. Please bring him now." The Elderly woman has a dignified voice and she showed obvious hatred towards Micheal.

" No, this is not true!" Micheal tried to shut the door, but before he could do anything, he was shoved by the police. His face was almost kissing the cold floor while the police handcuffed his both hands behind him. It was around seven o'clock in the evening when she and Daisy settled the score with Micheal. For him not to go to jail, he needs to give Daisy financial support. The police contacted his head manager to make sure when he gets his salary, sixty percent of it will go to Daisy's bank account. He was also forced to give her money in advance. Attorney Madrigal also made sure that he gave back the shared money Ria paid for the rental condo. Micheal's bank account went almost empty after paying the two ladies.

"I hope you learn your lesson now. Women are powerful when they support each other. My advice for you for old time sake, don't mess with a woman's heart anymore. I hope we don't cross paths again." That was the last words she said to Micheal before they bid goodbye to Attorney Madrigal and to all the people who helped them.