Chapter 278 - Ill leave it to you. - Malaca?ang Hospital (1/2)
Every single person in the City Hall looked at Iskoh's darkened expression when he spoke just loud enough for everyone to hear. Kiko is glaring at me earlier but now his expression when he sees Iskoh is now of fear.
”Kiko and Teresa. I've known you two ever since I came into office and I could honestly say that we have been more acquainted to be simply called acquaintances and I refer to our relationship as friends. However, not only did Teresa make a mistake of locking up all those people to die and not giving them a chance, you Kiko, of all people tried to cover her wro-” Kiko cut him off.
”But Mayor Iskoh! She's my wife! WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?!” Kiko bellowed.
”TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!” Iskoh shouted back furiously.
Everyone including me is silent.
”IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!” Kiko shouted once more.
”No, it is not. An accident is different from a lapse of judgement.” Iskoh replied, breathing deeply.
”I'M SORRY~!!! IT'S ALL MY FAULT~!!! *sobs* IF YOU'RE GONNA KILL THE ONE R-RESPONSIBLE, PLEASE JUST KILL ME~!!! HE'S JUST- HE'S JUST TRYING TO- *sobs*” Teresa suddenly wailed but she can't finish her sentence. Her hair is ruffled and tears are coming out of her eyes non stop.
”THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!! WHAT IF YOUR WIFE DID THE SAME THING?!” Kiko looked at me, furious.
Kaley then glanced at me, same with the rest of my group.
”Hah! First of all, that's just a hypothetical and she won't do something so stupid. However, let me still answer your question. If she ever did the same thing, I'd admit that I would do the same thing you did. I'd do anything in my power so that nothing happens to her. It's only obvious to do that for someone you love. However, trust me when I tell you that the people on the other side of the argument wouldn't see that answer holding up. In the end, a mistake is still a mistake and we have to make sure that you're not the one who committed it. We need to remember that our actions still bear consequences even if the world has gone to shit. Let's add more hypotheticals then if you want to do that, what if your wife is one of the victims locked inside? It's a different story, huh?” I replied.
Kiko then broke down crying in front of everyone. He hugged his wife tight and now everyone seemed to be deep in thought, thinking to themselves if they're in the same situation. Iskoh is still breathing heavily though I could see Rod looking at him, waiting for what's he gonna do next.
”If you keep on waiting to make a decision, it would be harder.” I reminded him.
Iskoh's gaze shifted to me.
”Do you think it's that easy?!” he said with a difficult expression.
”I thought you heard enough earlier? I never said it is but if you don't make one now, the only thing I would be doing for you is to finish my job here for the allotted time, nothing more. After that, I'll pack up and leave this place with my group. Indecisiveness is something I frown upon. You're the mayor, you should be used to making tough decisions. Anyway, I'll leave it to you.” I said as I started to walk away.
”Wait, leave it to me? You're leaving already?” Iskoh is confused.
”This is your place, you decide for yourself. Kill them, make them live, exile them, and etc. Like I said, our actions bear consequences. It applies to what you're gonna decide on. I'm gonna bring my group for another run since I'm wasting time here waiting for you. If you're gonna kill them, aim for the head. You wouldn't want to waste extra bullets if they rise up again.” I said as I tapped his shoulder once before dragging my earlier team with Kaley and the rest to the truck we would be using.
Avalos and Honassan were left to guard our pile while we drove outside the gate. It was so quiet at the back of the truck and everyone inside seemed to see things through.
”Bro… I kinda want to know what the mayor would do… why do we need to leave early?!” Jared nudged me with his elbow.
”It's past 2:00 PM already and we still have a lot to do. Don't worry though, he'll do it, I think.” I replied.
”You don't sound too sure.” Kaley chimed.
”The mayor here is still too kind.” Tatiana added.
”Agreed.” Nikolas said.
Cruz and Mike were silent.
”Well if he doesn't, someone else will. The president's there too, watching him. He'd lose a lot more if he doesn't cross the line. Oh, right. Kaley, promise me something.” I said as I turned her to face me.