Life's A Mystery {Karmin}

Chapter 10: Grenade

*Amy's POV*

Today is the day and Nick and I are so excited. I got up from my bed and woke up Maura. Ugh, she's so cute when she sleeps! I shook her a few times. "Baby girl it's time to get up" I said in a gentle tone. "Ugh five more minutes" she said is her morning voice. "Fine, five more minutes because I love you. I'll go pick out your clothes and put them in the bathroom." After I talked she smiled with her eyes closed and said thank you.

I made my way to our closet. I pulled out a pair of jeans and a teal long sleeve shirt with a black sparkly bow on the front. She's gonna look adorbs in this!! After I picked this outfit out, I went to the kitchen to start cooking breakfast, but Nick was already doing so. This Is why I love him; he's always ahead of the game. I kissed his soft lips and helped him stir the eggs while he was flipping the home fries. We talked for a bit about how today was going to go and I put the bread, soon to be toast, into the toaster and waited for it to pop. I told him to wear something more formal, like a suit and tie because we had to look our best. After a while we finished cooking breakfast and Maura was out of the shower sitting on my bed. She asked me to do her hair and makeup for her. I agreed and walked over to her. She sat on the edge of the bed while I began to comb out her long hair. It was pretty easy if you ask me. Then, I surprised her by doing a fishtail braid and it looked amazing on her! Next came makeup. I hurried to the bathroom to grab my makeup bag. I took it from under the sink and put it on my bed. I unzipped the heavy bag and grabbed colors to do a natural smokey eye and mascara. I carefully applied it and was done in a few minutes. When I finished, she went up to my desk and grabbed something off of it. Then she turned to me.

M-"Do you mind putting this on for me?" She said while holding out the what I assumed to be necklace.

A-"Of coarse I will! Do you mind me asking what it is?" I think it's a locket, but I'm not too sure.

M-"It's a locket with a picture of my mom and I a few days before my dad killed her and one of just her." She opened it and handed it to me. I think she's gonna cry.

A-"you know she loves you right?" I pointed to the ceiling. "She's up there watching over you and I know, she's so proud of you. You look just like her; beautiful." She smiled and hugged me.

M-"thank you" I put on the necklace.

A-"Now come on, let's go eat." She looked scared. "It will be okay, I promise." And gave her a reassuring smile.

*Mauras POV*

Food food food. I hate food. Ugh this is going to be horrible. I can always throw it up later right? Eat now and throw up later, check. I had to keep reminding myself because my demons were starting to get to me. We sat at the table and ate. I grabbed a little bit of home fries and eggs, with a piece of toast. You can do this Maura. Come on, don't let Amy down now, she won't want you anymore. I forced myself to clean the plate and Nick and Amy were really proud of me. Amy checked the time and if we didn't leave now, we would be late to the court hearing. I'm so nervous to see my dad, if he shows up. Why if he hits me?

~at the hearing~

"Please bring him in" said the judge. I'm scared. He came in and looked like he was having a hangover, like usual. He walked past me and spit on me. The reek of alcohol spilled out of his mouth. He went up to the stand and took a seat next to the judge and a guard was behind him. "So, you want custody of your daughter?" Asked the judge. My "dad" replied with, " Of coarse I want that unworthy bitch in my house. That slut gets me my drinks and does what she is told. She better or she has to pay the consequences." With that, I started to cry and judge took him off the stand. Amy and Nick pulled me into a tight hug and I was called up to the stand. I slowly walked with my head down, avoiding eye contact. The judge smiled and said, "I'm just going to ask you a few questions, no need to be scared." For some reason I believed him. The first question he asked was, "How do you like living with you dad?" I decided to be honest. "I hate it. He doesn't care that I get bullied, he's a bully himself. If I don't get him his alcohol, cook him dinner, or so whatever I'm told to do, he would abuse me. Throw me down two flights of stairs, kick me. Smack me, and even throw bottles at me, if I didn't listen. I'm scared to go home everyday. I'm scared to wake up in the morning because I know what's going to happen." I couldn't continue the story anymore because my eyes started filling up with tears. "Im so sorry" he began, "How do you like staying with Amy and Nick? Do they treat you right? Do they provide you with the essentials you need?" I looked at Amy and Nick and smiled. "I love living with them. They are the best things that have ever happened to me. Amy acts like my mom and Nick acts like my dad. They are the family I've always wanted. They cook food, bring me out shopping, and I even get to go to their concerts. I loved Nick and Amy before I ran into them one night. They saved me and I don't know where I'd be without them. I'd honestly do anything to officially call them my mom and dad. Amy, Nick, I love you." The judge said aw and I could see the tears in his eyes. "Alright, let's take a break so I can make my final decision. Thank you." I ran to Namy and they hugged me.

~after break~

"Attention everyone attention." He judge said while banging his mallet on his table. "I officially by the state of Massachusetts, present you with Maura Heidemann-Noonan. As for Frank Greene (a/n Frank so Maura's dad) I am sentencing you to five years in prison and three years probation and you may not have any contact with Maura. Case closed" and he banged his mallet one more time. I leaped into Amy's arms. She picked me up and spun me around. "We did it baby girl, you're ours now." With Amy holding my right hand and Nick holding my left, we all left the court house hand in hand. I feel like I have a family for once.

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Sorry nicks not really in this a lot. I feel like the way this book is going, Maura has a stronger connection to Amy. Also, let's just pretend Alyssa has left to go back home lol. I'm gonna update tomorrow too :) hope you enjoy ~