“Are you ready?” Mum calls up the stairs as I rush around my room, being anything but ready.
It’s been a bit over 2 weeks since that ‘night’ happened and my leg is feeling so much better. I finally got off my crutches and can walk up the stairs now without Harry carrying me. I still get some random acts of pain shooting through the sore leg but most of the time I’m fine. I have a pretty big scar imprinted on my upper leg and I try not to look at it because it brings back past pain. Pain that I have tried so desperately in the past weeks to get rid of.
But today, it’s all brought back as we have to be present for the trial of Dad and Zach. The court case was supposed to happen last week but was postponed to this week for some unknown reason. I still feel unsafe knowing they haven’t been locked up yet but Harry has stayed with me most nights since the incident and I’m thankful for that.
“Mia hurry up.” Mum yells up the stairs again.
I quickly grab my phone and chuck on my grey hoodie. I rush down the stairs to meet mum at the front door. I have been dreading this day for ages. To see their evil faces again is going to hurt me so much.
“Mum, I don’t know If I can do this.” I admit as we climb into the car. To be honest, I’m scared and nervous as hell. My stomach has not stop churning all morning from the nerves.
“I know, its hard sweetie. But you need to be present to give your statement.” Mum sighs and I know she wouldn’t make me go unless it’s necessary.
“Is Harry coming?” Mum asks as she zooms out of our street.
“I hope so. He said he had some things to do today so I don’t know if he will make it.” I sigh sadness clear in my voice.
Harry had told me he had a lot of things to do today and quite frankly that made me really upset. I love him to death and he has been so supportive through this all. But today is probably one of the most important days out of it all and I know I would feel a lot better if he was by my side. I haven’t heard from him all morning and I’m taking that as a tip that he won’t be there. I’m trying not to think about it because I’m sad enough as it is.
“You will be alright sweetie, I know this is hard.” Mum concerns placing her hand on mine and rubbing it lightly.
I nod my head and mumble a thanks before staring out the window. I can’t be so selfish because I know this is hard for mum as well. But to see the man that shot me and the kid who ruined my life for a week is extremely hard and painful.
The drive to the court room is pretty long because it’s out of our area. I rest my head on the cool window and close my eyes. I didn’t get hardly any sleep last night because I was dreading this day. I try to push away the nerves as I try to let sleep consume my body for the rest of the ride.
“Darling, we’re here.” Mum lightly shakes my body and I flutter my eyes open slowly.
The sun shines through the car windows and I look around my surroundings. We are here. All the nerves suddenly come rushing back. I’m glad I got a little bit or rest before arriving here though.
“Come on.” She smiles sympathetically before opening her door.
I climb out of the car slowly and stretch my body once standing. Mum slides her sunny’s down her face and throws her handbag over her shoulder ready to enter the big brown building.
I follow behind her and once we reach the doorway my eyes widen in surprise. William and Harry stand waiting for us patiently inside as we enter the building. A huge grin grows over my face as I practically run towards Harry.
