You're the one that I want (Lyle Menendez)

Chapter 1.

I had known Lyle and Erik since we were 4 years old,from neighbors to best friends. I had grown up alongside them,we were much older now with me being 20,Lyle being 21 and Erik being the youngest of our trio at 18. These were no normal brothers they had been suffering abuse from both their parents ever since they were smaller. One thing they never knew was I knew exactly what went on behind closed doors. I had never told them because I didn't have the heart to I knew they were silently suffering and it broke me.

I had started giving both Erik and Lyle disguised cameras as gifts so that one day I could actually have enough proof and get a warrant for their parents' arrest. I had seen it happen multiple times their father getting angry and lashing out at either son with a hard hit to the head or face or anywhere else he knew it would hurt, sometimes even drawing blood. He was a vicious pedophile and his wife was no better. My parents had passed away when I was 16 so I lived alone from then and learned to fend for myself. Kitty had always invited me to their house for dinner trying to be a mother figure for me yet she couldn't do that for her own sons. 

My phone buzzed it was a text message from Erik, "Mom says come eat at 5" it read. "Will do E,Thank you" I replied. It was 4:15 my laptop was placed on a desk in front of my bed a notification popped up to let me know that the camera had detected movement from more than one person which meant it was more than likely Jose with one of the boys again, I never dared to ever look at the videos as it was an infringement of their privacy. I looked this time though and I seen him there, Lyle, his father pants off behind him pounding into Lyle as he groaned and cried in pain. That was it I started sobbing, I couldn't let either of my best friends endure this pain anymore, I backed up all files on a usb and slammed the laptop.

I had  cameras randomly placed around their house without the knowledge of any of the family which sounds creepy but I knew a hero was needed and this was my chance. Lyle was always interested in stuffed animals so it was easy to get a camera in his room,Erik not so much but I did pop up a picture of me and Erik from back when I used to help him with his homework knowing of his disabilities that his mother had no time for, a flat camera placed on the bottom left side pointing directly at the bed. The next was the bathroom I had bought Kitty a beautiful ornament for her wedding anniversary and so the camera faced right to the shower. For downstairs Jose always wore cuff-lings so I bought him some really expensive ones for Christmas and he never took them off,a small camera placed inside to pick up the insults and beatings he hurdled at his children and wife. I always wore a locket with a camera in order to capture the random quizzes and slaps or punches Jose would give the boys at dinner. Finally in Kitty's bedroom there was a perfume I had bought her right on the shelf over her bed which captured her molestation of Lyle and Erik being thrown in a closet. There was more in the den and kitchen disguised as picture frames and other nik naks. 

I hopped straight into my car and went straight to the police station, I rushed to the front desk to give them both a USB and a personal statement, I explained I needed to be at the house at 5:30. Jose always quizzed the boys for 10-15 minutes so I wanted to have more evidence if need through my body cam. I had given a personal statement because when I was 16 turning 17(I'm from Ireland) Lyle and I had been drinking we were kind of on and off liking each other and we ended up having sex which led to me getting pregnant,Jose was having none of it and paid me off to get an abortion which I never got I actually miscarried instead and saved up the money. Lyle hated his father for that even though we were young we were stable enough to make it work.

It was coming up to 5 and I pulled into the driveway of the Menendez's. I knocked and Kitty opened almost instantly smiling like she wasn't some kind of sick monster, I kept my fake act on for now and smiled back, Kitty embracing me in a hug. The boys came downstairs greeting me with their million dollar smiles yet Lyle's eyes didn't gleam as usual because he'd been crying. Jose greeted me and I wanted to knock him out there and then but the cops were coming which kept me calm. We sat at the table,Pasta filling the bowls which smelled delicious. I had more on my mind,I was usually quiet anyways so it wasn't suspicious. 

Jose started quizzing the boys,I picked at my pasta with a fork,eating slowly. The time dragged and it came to a question Lyle didn't know, I seen the fear on his face as paleness took over, "I'm not sure dad" he whispered softly. I seen Jose's smug facial expression change to a more sinister and evil,his face turning red. He raised his fist as Lyle flinched. "DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE" I yell,earning a shocked look from everyone at the table. "Y/N please don't do this" Lyle begged. "NO I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU DO,DON'T LAY ANOTHER FINGER ON HIM" I said standing up. "And what are you going to do about it slut" Jose spat. Kitty was still in shock the sweet innocent girl she knew all those years had raised her voice and got angry. "I know about the rape and molestation from you and all the other abuse" I tell him. The boys look at me empty tearing up,thinking they'll be beaten to a pulp. "WHICH ONE OF YOU BASTARDS TOLD HER" He bellows,coming close to Erik, I step in front of the hit and he busts my lip. Lyle stands up and as Jose is about to charge at him, I punch him. Hes knocked back, I cry at the injury to my hand.The police arrive kicking the door as I had told them previously the family allowed no visitors only myself. Lyle and Erik tense up. 

"Jose and Kitty Menendez I am arresting you on suspicion of child neglect and torture,you have the right to remain silent anything you say can and will be held against you in the court of law" a officer announced. He took both parents out in handcuffs, the boys weren't ready to give statements,the police officer looked lost as to what he should do. "Ill take it from here officer" I smiled. The police left. I brought both boys a glass of water and got myself some ice and a tissue to stop my lip bleeding. We sat in silence until Erik piped up "How did you know". I explained the story of the cameras and how I never looked as it was private except for a split second earlier. That line made them look relieved. "Come on,lets get out of here" I say getting up. "We don't have anywhere to go." Lyle looks confused. "Mi casa es tu casa dummy" I giggle. The boys head upstairs to pack some things, I follow Lyle. We stay in silence,then head downstairs to get into my car. The drive to my house is silent,the bare hum of the radio and the silence of winters night making it dark on the roads.

A/N ill be updating as much a possible hope you come to love it! love always <3