Deceived (Completed)

chapter 24

This morning has to be the most drastic of them all, maybe. Rafael had to literally wake me up. Oh by the way I slept in his room. I felt so safe and warm by his side. It was the best night I had in years. As I was saying, Rafael had to wake me up. Today is Jacob's hearing.

Yes, it's Jacob's hearing and I Lindsey have to be there to testify against him. I decided to wake up, it's now or never. I took a bath and did my morning routine. As usual Rafael was sitting on the the chair near the kitchen island. Drinking coffee. He handed me one when I came near.

"You ready for today?" He asked me as handed the cup of coffee to me.

"I will be lying if I said yes. But anyway it's either now or never. Thank you Rafael for everything. Really. Without you I don't know what would have became of me now." I really appreciate everything that He has done for me.

"I told you that there's no need for you to thank me. I should be the one thanking you for being in my life. Although it would have been better if you had said thanks babe." I blushed. Luckily I'm dark so it wasn't visible.

I prepared breakfast and when we were done eating. Rafael's car was outside with his driver. We went to the car and straight to court.

On our way there and passing the buildings. My heart begun beating hard against my chest and I couldn't control my breathing. My vision became blurry and I felt like throwing up, I was feeling sick and dizzy.

"Lind are you okay? Bob please stop the car." The car stopped and Rafael's attention was on me. He rolled down the window and told me to take small deep breathes.

"I'm okay Rafael. It was just... just." I could finish my sentence. I needed fresh air. I opened the door and went outside. I had to mentally tell myself that everything will be okay. Justice will have to be served. Jacob needs to pay for everything he has done to me and all the other girls.

"We better get going or we'll be late. " I said with so much determination. Rafael just gave me a smile.

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"I'm okay now." I entered the car. Prepared to end Jacob's reign.

"Are you sure you are okay Lind. We can head back home if you want."

"No no no. I'm okay now. I need to do this. Jacob will have to pay for everything he has done to me and everybody else out there." Rafael gave me an encouraging smile.

"Bob we can go now." Rafael told his driver. Now we were going. Nothing can stop us.

We arrived at the court and to my surprise there were a lot of people outside the building. The moment our car stopped there. People ran toward us and took pictures. I looked at Rafael and he gave me a guilty look. I immediately knew that he knows about this.

"Rafael why didn't you say anything. You could've at least gave me a clue." I wasn't that angry at him. If he told I would've flipped out more.

"I'm sorry Lind." He took my hand and kissed it. "Please forgive me."

"It okay. I forgive you, but next time this happens you tell me okay." He nodded his head. What the hell did I do to deserve such a man. Damn I'm lucky.

We tried getting out of the car, but the people outside were pushing against the door. Bob the driver had to go outside to clear the way. Once we were out. All hell broke. Paparazzi's pushed Bob out the way and came my way. They were taking pictures. Some wanted to talk to me.

"Ms Grey. Are you and Mr Mitchell dating?"

"Is it true that you and Jacob were lovers before. Please tell us what happened?" Another paparazzi asked.

"Ms Grey won't say anything. Now please move out the way. We've got a hearing to attend to." Rafael said as he pushed through the crowd. He opened the door that led us into the court building. There were a lot of people who were already waiting. I spotted my mom sitting next to Gatts on my left as i walked through the isle. Rafael and I took our seats in front on the left side of the chairs.

We waited a good 20 minutes for the judge to finally arrive. On the mean while Rafael was trying to calm me down and I tried to remember what I'm doing this for, which is to put that man down.

"All rise." A man said as the judge entered the court room and took his seat. He was a white male, who I think is in his 50's. Normal average height. Black/Brown hair mixed with white ones. He was handsome I guess.

"You may take your seats." The judge said as he cleared his throat. We all sat down.

"Lindsey Grey you are here today as a witness to Jacob Ndulo."

"Yes your honour." My lawyer answered.

Jacob was sitting across me. He didn't look at me. All he did was stare down. And look at the judge when he said something. To which I was grateful for. They continued saying something. I was too drowned in my thought to think about anything or hear what they were saying. I looked at Jacob once and what I saw was horrible. He looked torn and miserable.

Why didn't this make me happy. I'm supposed to be happy that Jacob got what he deserved but no. I felt sorry for him. I wanted to help him. I must admit that Jacob played his game pretty well. I felt so deeply and sickly in love with him. I cared for him and I thought he loved me back. There were moment when people warned me about him but because of the love that I had for him. I refused to believe them.

Now look where that love took me. A journey that no one would have been prepared for. But I Lindsey Grey passed that and found the love of my life.

Before the court could continue I sat in a different room. Rafael wanted to come with me but I insisted that he stayed. It wouldn't be fair. I sat in the room for almost 2 hours thinking about what I had to say and how I will face Jacob once I'm out there. That bastered made a fool of me.