hopeless. [FINISHED]

25.

Madeline's POV

My trial date for court was a month after I first found out I was evicted for a crime.

I had to stay at the ward until then, Calum was there almost every day.

I had to be at court today early in the morning.

We already hired my lawyer and this case was on the roll.

But today was the final date, if I'm found guilty, I don't know what I'll do anymore.

I never wanted to kill Destiny. I wasn't even aware of it.

I can't even tell you how many times I've woken up in the middle of the name shaking. Her name itself now gives me goosebumps.

I pushed past the tall stern doors that allowed us into this firing, tempted place. We made sure to check in and with that we found our spots to sit with the jury.

My lawyer was aside of me as we waited for this large room to fill with guests of the case.

I felt a burning pair of eyes melt my body, I coughed realizing I was getting the cold stare from Destiny's parents.

The judge slammed her gavel onto the hard wooden surface, signaling that it was time.

"Your honor, my client Madeline McCarthy is innocent, as you are aware she was diagnosed with an hallucination disorder 4 years ago. I have her medical records right here."

My lawyer grabbed the pale yellow file out of his dark brown case and held it out in front of him.

After that, I zoned out and imagined how things used to be. My life was almost flawless, Michael and Luke were by my side.

My parents were still together and everyone was happy. Hell, Destiny was still alive and breathing back then.

I felt a familiar hand rub my back which snapped me out of my thoughts.

The judge once again strikes her gavel onto the firm piece of furniture which made me slightly jump.

"I have come to conclusion that eighteen year old, Madeline McCarthy will be charged with 5 years in prison for the murder of eighteen year old, Destiny. No matter what the circumstances are, death is death."

     I felt hot tears arrive as Calum held me tightly and affectionately in his toned arms.

   "Goodbye, my love."