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I was very devastated. I feel like this is something I would never want anyone to experience. It feels so awful. It feels like I have been punched several times. The feeling wherein you want to defend yourself so bad but people around you already made up their minds. They already believed what they feel is true.

I was not even able to sleep that night. I was staring at the dark ceiling of the room, thinking what else I could do to defend myself. What if Governor would fire me? What if they will not listen to my explanation? No. I can't lose this job. This is very important for us. I need this job.

Governor Fronacio summoned me to his office room the following day. I look like a mess when I look at myself in the mirror when I woke up. I probably slept for half an hour. I am not even sure if I fell asleep or I was just making things in my head.

When I entered the office room, I saw him sitting behind the table. He looked like he was deep in thoughts when I saw him. But his eyes immedi