Max's POV:
Claude? No he's a great kid. He'd never rape anyone. It can't be true. Please tell me it was someone else. I said to Jay. Nathan, Jay, Siva, Tom, & I were sat around our table. Nathan with his head down, Siva shaking his head no repeatedly, Tom with his fist clenched muttering it was his fault over and over, Jay trying to get Nathan to talk, and Me not wanting to believe this at all.
It's true. He was on top of him. How many times do I have to tell you? It was Claude. Jay told me.
Nathan? I asked trying. I wanted Nathan to tell me Jay was lying...Claude took care of Nathan like his own. Watched him when Siva and I were busy at work and Tom busy at school. Was he really watching him? Nathan stayed quiet and Tom pounded his fists on the table making us all jump.
Why didn't you tell us?! We could have helped you. Your not supposed to keep secrets like this. Tom yelled at Nathan. Nathan stayed quiet and didn't raise his eyes to Tom.
Talk to us. Tell us what he did. He's gone now so why are you being quiet?! Talk already!!! Tom continued to yell at him. Nathan's head was down, but we all saw the tears hit the table.
You don't know what it was like. How it felt...what I felt. He will never be gone. In my dreams he's there. When I close my eyes he's there. Seeing my body makes me sick because he's touched it all over. You can't sit there and yell at me because its not something I can just talk about Tom. Nathan said looking up at Tom directly in the eye.
Nathan just confirmed it. Claude touched him....all over. I couldn't believe it. I didn't want to believe it. He touched my child.
I'm going to kill him. I said getting and grabbing my keys. I darted outside to my car ignoring Siva's calls for me to stop. I drove to the police station where I knew Claude was in. I walked in and a bell dinged.
How may I help you sir? A man dressed in a uniform asked.
I need to see Claude. Now. I'm going to kill that bastard. Let me in now. I said as the man shook his head.
I'm can't let you do that sir. He said as I gave him the finger walking pass his desk and kicking down the door. The man yelled at me to stop, but I started to run. I saw him standing at the telephone next to a guard.
Hey you can't be in here. The guard told me. Claude looked up and tried to shrink behind the guard. I was about to attack and kill him when I was held back by officers.
Listen. Your husband called us and I realize your upset with him, but you can't just barge in here and- The officer from the desk said only to be interrupted by me.
What if your child was raped at 10?! Wouldn't you want to kill whoever raped him? I asked him.
Well yes, but you just can't. Now please go back to the front room so we can call someone for you. He told me cautiously.
Fine, but I have one thing to say to you Claude. I said turning back to him.
You've messed up my child's life. He's haunted by you now. Scared to close his eyes because your there. Scared to sleep because your there. I hope your locked up for a long, long time. I said to him.
Claude smirked and said "I suggest therapy." I lunged for him grabbing him by the throat as he struggled to get free.
You see what it's like to struggle?! Do you understand?! I screamed being dragged back to the front room.
Siva's POV:
After Max ran to his car, I yelled at him to stop. I watched his car drive away. I walked back in the house to see Jay and Tom trying to comfort Nathan.
Don't touch me. Nathan kept telling them. They both ignored him trying to touch him.
Don't touch me. Nathan repeated louder this time.
Stop. Don't try to touch him. He's been touched by... you know who. He probably doesn't want contact. I said making them stop. They talked to him distracting hima bit while I called the police station informing them about Max. I knew that's where he was headed. After I called them I turned back to the boys. In my eyes they were still 5, 3, & a baby. My baby has been raped. Like Max, I want to kill Claude, but I can't. I thought he was a great child. I joined Jay and Tom's conversation about the time they all met.
Oh I remember you wanted to touch that snow so bad. I let you and you shivered at the cold. I said laughing at the memory. We continued telling him stories making him laugh and smile. This is how his birthday should have been. Instead it was horrible. The phone rang and the police asked me to pick up Max and his car.
Jay will you stay with Nathan? I need to go pick up Max and his car. Tom you need to drive it home. I said leaving with Tom.
Jay's POV:
After Mister Siva and Tom left, Nathan returned to his frown. I didn't like when he frowned.
Nathan I know you've been through a lot today and all these years, but will you smile? You have the cutest smile and- I stopped looking anywhere, but him.
You think my smile is...cute? Nathan asked me. I looked to see him smiling at the ground blushing. Why is he blushing? I'm the one with the crush on him.
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Idk if i'll do a court chapter. I'm debating whether I should or move it up a year or two. Tell me in comments please? :) Thanks for the reads, votes, & comments :) 4.7K...That really means a lot thanks :) ♥♥♥♥♥ Happy New Year ;)
