There, we find the agent, together with the other press people, in front of Erap's residence in Tanay, all anxious for Erap to come out and possibly, hoping that they could get near him and throw him a question or two. Sure enough, not a moment later, Erap emerged from his residence as the Sandiganbayan granted him a permission to visit his mother in the hospital.
Agent XYX, not losing a minute, acted immediately on his mission. Though he blended well with the rest of the media people, it was no easy task. Just as our agent was about to ask Erap his question, XYX was pushed away by another reporter and he loses his chance. XYX tried again and the same thing happened. Ah, he was no pro compared to these people.
Erap: (saying to the reporters around him) Thank you, everyone. But that would be all for now.
Not wanting to fail this mission, Agent XYX, mustering up his strength for the job, started to push other people out of his way to be near Erap as much as possible. When he was within hearing range from Estrada...
Agent XYX: (almost shouting) Mr. Estrada, just one more question please. If you are facing President Arroyo right now, what is it that you're going to tell her?
Erap: I beg your pardon. I'm in a hurry. I must attend to my ailing mother.
Thus saying Erap run as fast as he could towards his car when he accidentally tripped and fell face first on a dung.
And so the report has been filed. Days later, Estrada was granted pardon.
Now again, we see our good agent in front of Erap's residence in Tanay on the day that he is to be set free. He was once more commissioned by the President. This time, his task is to find out what Estrada plans to do now that he's free. Just like before, it's still difficult for our man to get near Erap. But this time, he came ready. Just as Erap was about to leave the flock of reporters, XYX turned on his megaphone and shouted as loud as he could.
Agent XYX: Running again, Mr. Estrada?
Erap eyeing a garbage nearby full of flies and shit, remembered his first encounter with XYX, said to himself, "I will not fall for that shit again."
Turning towards where XYX was, Erap smiled and waved. And shouting as loud as he could, he said, "Never again, boy. Never again."
Our agent need not report to our President the incident anymore. It has been broadcasted live in all major tv networks here and abroad and on the internet.
And tomorrow's headline in newspapers: Erap, never to run again.
***This work is nothing but fiction. The author disclaims any responsibility for possible consequences resulting from lack of understanding.
