The Strongest Husband

Chapter 5: Framed

“I was clearly framed by someone.” Anthony responded.

He was hungry and tired but no one was even paying attention to his words and were just looking at him like some stain in this world.

“They must have been wearing gloves and after killing them they put the gun in my hand, I am innocent,” Anthony spat out in frustration.

“I saw some men getting rid of a body and now they killed my family. Shouldn't you be looking for the person who killed my family instead of asking me silly questions ? Why would I have to actually kill my own family?"Anthony asked in a bittered voice, as his eyes were red from anger.

He hasn't even had time to mourn or cry for his loss,since all these accusations were thrown at him.

If not for the handcuffs chaining him to the table, he would have seriously attacked this man who was asking him the same question over and over again.

Why did you kill your family?

Anthony has said it wasn't him, but no one would listen.

What reason would he have to kill his own family?

The policeman stood up to leave and stopped at the door.

He turned slightly to Anthony ,"If I was in you, I would say I am guilty of this crime ,so that I can at least keep my life." The policeman warned Anthony and walked away.

Anthony just sat there in shock and surprise.

Why was this happening?

Just yesterday he went to get a pregnancy test trip for his wife from a convenient shop, so he would know if she was pregnant, but now why is he being accused of killing his wife and his mother and his younger brother, this was too much to handle and he was just trying to figure out what to do next.

Anthony took in shaky breaths, as he was left alone as it was finally dawning on him the gravity of what happened.

He bit his lower lips and closed his eyes, gritting his teeth ,so hard so he won't let out a cry, he needs to find out who did this.

The door opened again and a man wearing a suit with his briefcase in hand walked in.

He pulled out the chair in front of Anthony, sat down and dropped his suitcase on the table, took out a piece of paper and put it aside.

He finally looked up to Anthony, "I am your lawyer." He announced to Anthony and a look of relief washed over Anthony's face.

If no one would listen to him, at least his own lawyer would.

“I have been telling everybody I am innocent , some men came to my house and shot my wife ,because I saw them getting rid of a body, I.."

“Mr Anthony,” The lawyer cut him off, before he could finish, “I think it's best you watch what you say for your own good." The lawyer warned him with a glare and it clicked in Anthony's head, he must be one of them.

“Don't tell me they sent you here?"Anthony asked with a tired sigh and the lawyer who ignored him and looked at his files.

“To make this easier for you, it will be best for you to plead guilty and I will try to get a smaller sentence from the judge ,but with all this evidence against you, you will be spending the rest of your life in jail." The lawyer informed him after accessing the situation.

Anthony was speechless for a moment and then he regained his senses when the lawyer tapped a finger on the table.

“What?" Anthony asked in disbelief, the lawyer looked at him nonchalantly.

“I don't know if you understand the position you are in, no matter what you do ,you can not escape a jail sentence, you should just make it easier for yourself and plead guilty ,because you will only get more hurt if you try to fight this.” The lawyer advised him.

The lawyer was acting in Anthony's best interest since he has seen cases like this and knew that pleading guilty is the only way to survive.

"What are you saying I didn't kill my family, why should I plead guilty? get out of here, I want another lawyer!" Anthony shouted angrily and the lawyer rolled his eyes and packed up his stuff.

“I wish you goodluck in this dead case, I was forced to take this case , thank goodness you got rid of me. " he said and with that he left Anthony.

A new lawyer was given to Anthony, as he requested ,but the lawyer was also telling him to plead guilty, because many people are coming forward and saying that Anthony was abusing his family ,when it was all a lie.

“Who are the people coming forward to say that I was abusing my family?" Anthony asked in utter disbelief.

He wondered what he had done to anyone to deserve this much hate.

“I can't say..."

“Please, just tell me."He pleaded with red-shot eyes and the lawyer sighed.

The lawyer looked at him in pity ,because he knew he couldn't save him.

“Your neighbors in the apartment building are saying that you were abusing your family, some of your friends and family members have also testified against you, saying you are verbally and physically abusive." The lawyer informed him and Anthony looked down to his laps, as he took a moment to process the information.

“Friends and family? "Anthony asked in disbelief ,as his breath quickened and he was sure he would go into a panic attack if he didn't come down.

“Yes." The lawyer replied.

The lawyer watched Anthony as he took deep breaths trying to calm himself down.

“That's a lie, you are trying to trick me so that I will agree to your nonsense request. It will not work." "Anthony shook his head, refusing to believe that his friends or family would turn their back on him.

The lawyer looked at him with pity filled eyes and shook his head.

“You will be surprised to know I am telling the truth, I will give you some time to think about what to do.” The lawyer told him and Anthony didn't acknowledge his words as his head was still bowed.

“I will come back later.” He told Anthony and walked out.