The Pain that Lingers

Chapter nineteen: Give it Up

Lucy

Past to Freshman Year

After word got out about Tyler raping me, the entire school was posting on social media about it. It got on the news. The news outlets couldn't reveal my name because I'm a minor. 

"Honey, Tyler had just been arrested." Dad said. 

"What?" I replied, I was in shock and didn't expect the police to actually arrest him. My dad probably got one of his co workers to arrest him. 

"I know, it's shocking but he needs to be held accountable for what he did to you." Dad said. He was right as always, but I'm not ready to face him in court. "The court date is in two weeks." he said. 

Great! Now the entire school thinks I'm a slut, and now I'll have to face him. I run up to my room and shut my door and grabbed my diary. 

Dear diary

My life is seriously not going too great right now. I went to a party with Lys and something bad happened. I was hurt by the one person who I thought cared about me. My dad just told me that he went to jail and that I was to appear in court in two weeks. Everyone at school hates me, they keep calling me dirty names like slut or whore, tramp and some even said I was a prostitute. It was horrible and disgusting. How could people be this cruel and vile? Mainly I was getting bullied by the popular kids of our school, the nicer ones have been supportive. I just want to die, I don't want to be here anymore. 

When I was finished writing in my diary I heard the door knock. Logan. 

"Lucy, are you okay?" Logan asked. He just got home from a football game, it was an away game. 

"Not really." I said. 

"You don't have to explain anything if you don't want to. But sis, I'm here for you!" He said hugging me. I didn't respond to the hug because ever since that night I am hesitant on hugs from anyone. When he let go he left me alone so I could have some peace and quiet. 

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Someone on twitter posted something about my case. 

Oh my god, did you hear that Ryleigh was the one who started the rumor about Lucy and Tyler? 

Really? What oh my god, what a cunt. Another comment said. 

After I read what people said I put my hand over my mouth. Alyssa was the one who told everyone? What the actual fuck is wrong with this bitch? I gave her a call, knowing her she didn't pick up and it went straight to voice mail.

"Bitch, I know you're there answer the fucking phone and stop ignoring me." I said with a rude tone. I was tired of Ryleigh's bullshit. I knew it was this bitch. She was talking shit about me the other day in the bathroom, but her friend stepped in to help me. Believe it or not, I used to be friends with Ryleigh until she did some bad things to Alyssa and I couldn't be her friend anymore. It's sad because we used to be so close too. 

I paced around my room back and forth. I sighed and plopped on my bed. I had decided that I was going to go through with my abortion. My appointment was scheduled for next week, I'm scared of going to abortion clinics because of the crazy people waiting outside trying to convince women otherwise. I think being raped should be excused, it wasn't our choice. 

God, what am I going to do? 

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Court day

It's already been two weeks and I have to go to court today. I got ready in a black long sleeve top, and pants. I didn't want my body to be on full display in front of people in the court room. Especially the judge, what is the judge going to think about this situation? 

"Are you ready honey?" Dad asked. 

"No." I admitted. "But I'm ready to get this over with." I said. 

"Let's go." He said. 

When we got to the courthouse, journalist showed up. Why are they here? My dad took us in the back entrance where they are not allowed. I stepped out of the car and started to walk inside. I got called into the courtroom and everyone from Tyler's family showed up and my family. My cousin's from Upstate showed up and my distant relatives. I didn't even know I had distant relatives, but you know how Italian families are. 

I sat down next to my lawyer who was determined to help me win this case. 

"All rise." The Bailiff said. Everyone including the judge stood and the trial was now in session. 

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Calling the People of the State of New York versus Lucia  Pisticci. Are both sides ready to proceed?" The judge asked. 

"Ready for the People, Your Honor." The District Attorney says. 

"Ready for the defense, Your Honor." The public defender says. 

"Will the jury please stand and raise your right hand?" The clerk spoke. They all continued to raise their hand and the clerk continued on with her statement, "Do each of you swear that you will fairly try the case before this court, and that you will return a true verdict according to the evidence and the instructions of the court, so help you, God?" 

Once all of that was over, the judge turned their attention to the case. 

"You Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: the defendant has been accused of sexually assaulting Lucia Pisticci on the night of August thirtieth two thousand nineteen. The evidence concludes that indeed there was intercourse on on August thirtieth two thousand and nineteen." The deputy DA said. 

"Your Honor ladies and gentlemen of the jury: under the law my client is presumed innocent until proven guilty. During this trial, you will hear fabricated evidence against my client. You will come to know the truth and nothing but the truth." The public defender says. 

"You may call forth the first witness." The judge says. After hours of evidence being shown and a map of what happened the judge has finally come to a decision. 

"The jury finds the defendant guilty." The jury said. I let out a huge sigh of relief. This was a big win. But what is his punishment going to be? 

"Tyler Sanders, you are being charged for Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Your maximum sentence is one in a half years and three hundred hours of community service. You are not to have any contact with the victim as her family heals and moves forward from this day forth." 

This chapter was difficult to write, but I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. I have never written anything like this, so please vote, comment and follow me.