Mastenges

130. Trial day

The guards' footsteps in the prison hallway. The footsteps sounded so frightening, echoing in the hallway. Some of the cell dwellers, peering out through the iron bars. They wanted to find out if the guards were bringing in new prisoners, or if they were going to free someone from the block.

The guards stopped their steps at the very end of the cell. Quickly, they opened the padlock that locked the iron bars in the cell.

"Father Pongki," Call a warden, like a teacher who is passing on his students in class.

Pongki who was sitting talking to Amin, turned his head and moved from his seat.

"I go first yes" Pamit Pongki told Amin.

Amin stood up and greeted Pongki.

"Sir, I hope all will be well. Good luck with your father" said Amin.

Pongki smiled and nodded his head.

"Thank you Min, may God hear all your good prayers, Aamiin."

Amin smiled, then he hugged Pongki tightly and let go of Pongki who was going to court this morning.

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Pongki walked in the hallway, all eyes staring at him. Including Andreas and some of his men who participated snooped when police raided the drug factory owned by Pongki. There were no words from Pongki's former men who were also present at the trial as witnesses to Pongki's case. They were all only able to stare at Pongki who was walking with his head bowed deeply.

When Pongki was seen coming out of Lapas, he was immediately attacked by a crowd of journalists who were on duty to look for news about him. Pongki and the police guarding him tried to break through the crowd of reporters who were clustered at the exit of Lapas.

"Sir, how does father feel...?" Ask a reporter, and many more questions are thrown to Pongki.

However, Pongki preferred to be silent. He continued to walk through the crowd of journalists, accompanied by several police.

"Sir, give us a minute to interview Mr. Pongki" a reporter told the police who accompanied Pongki.

There is also a view of Pongki's lawyer who is ready to accompany Pongki in his first trial. The faces of Pongki and his lawyers looked so tense. Pongki's team of lawyers deliberately stopped at the Prison, they deliberately wanted to accompany Pongki from Lapas, and ensure Pongki's condition was really ready to face the hearing today.

Pongki begins to enter the detention bus, along with several other inmates who get a scheduled hearing on the same day as Pongki. And also the former Pongki's men who are ready to testify to the case that surrounds him. Pongki's lawyer got on the bus, and they talked for a while before the lawyer got back down and followed him in his private car.

In the detention bus, Pongki, both hands in handcuffs and wearing orange clothes like prisoners in general, was only able to stare out the window. On the left and right side of Pongki, police in black uniforms and heavily armed. Their faces were covered in Balaclava masks, or masks covering almost all parts of the head, which were visible only in the eyes, like a ninja.

At exactly 10:00, the bus that Pongki was riding on, moved to leave the Lapas yard to the court location.

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"Yuk," Berta said as he had just entered the car.

Bella nodded and immediately started her car engine. Then Bella drove the car to court, where Pongki will be in court today.

Along the way to the court, Berta's face was very agitated. Sometimes he wipes away his tears that somehow continue to melt from the corner of his eye. As for Bella, the girl did not say a word either. He continued to concentrate on his drive, and tried to get himself to court in time.

Nearly 1 hour later, the car that Bella was driving had reached the courthouse grounds. Bella parked the car and then got off with Bella. At the same time, a bus carrying Pongki and several other inmates arrives.

There are many more journalists who are waiting for Pongki's presence and follow the trial journey that will soon be in the title.

A few minutes later, Pongki's lawyer team car arrived. They parked their car right next to the Typhoon used by Bella.

"Come, ma'am" said Pongki's lawyer, as he saw Bella and Berta still standing in front of their car.

Bella and Berta nodded and followed the footsteps of Pongki's lawyers.

Pongki and the other inmates got off the bus carrying them. The crowd cannot be avoided. They try to take photos of the inmates of the biggest city and drug factory, Pongki.

Pongki saw the presence of his son and wife. Then he smiled at Bella and Berta, and then he lowered his face deeply.

Seeing the sight, Berta's heart was so sore. The man he had known so well and was authoritative, was now like a fall and despicable.

Inmates, including Pongki, were taken to a special room. While waiting for the trial to begin, they were placed in a special room. There is an opportunity for Bella and Berta to approach Pongki. They hugged each other, strengthened each other. Suggest themselves if all will be well.

Berta also brought out food for Pongki breakfast, which he cooked this morning specifically for Pongki. Although Pongki had breakfast in Lapas, he still appreciated the attention of Berta who sincerely cooked and fed himself in the waiting room of the courthouse.

Despite the tension, everyone tried to calm down, including Bella and Berta. But not with Pongki. The man looked relaxed and relaxed. He was no longer afraid of what he would face. Sincerely, Pongki is already at the point of an extraordinary pledge.

"The trial will begin soon. Mr. Pongki, come with us" said a policeman in a black uniform.

Pongki who was still being bribed by Berta nodded and moved from his seat.

"Pongki, drink first" said Berta.

Pongki smiled and grabbed the bottle of drink given by Berta. And then, he drank the warm tea that was in the bottle.

"Thank you" Pongki said, returning the bottle to Berta.

Berta smiled faintly and then hugged Pongki tightly.

"Bismillah, no matter what happens, I will stay by your side" Berta said.

Pongki nodded and smiled, then he gently kissed Berta and Bella on the forehead. After that, Berta must be willing to see Pongki in the sleigh to the courtroom.

Berta and Bella also followed the courtroom and sat in the audience seats following the first trial of the notorious drug dealer, along with people who wanted to watch the trial run.