Full Speed Ahead (AQMA Sequel)

38 - History

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"You can do this." Jaxon whispered in my ear.

I swallowed the lump in my throat as I tried to control my breathing. I placed a hand on chest but nothing was working, panic started to kick in. I looked into Jaxon's eyes as I felt him grab both of my hands and squeeze them.

"After everything he has done, it's time to make him pay. You. Can. Do. This." He spoke softly.

He placed both palms on either side of my face before lifting my head lightly to give me a peck on the lips. I smiled weakly at him before nodding in agreement. He grabbed onto my hand and together we walked into the police station. It's as if they all knew I was coming, as soon as we walked in we were both directed towards where my dad and Watson were.

Before I knew it, here I stood waiting on six men to walk through in the room directly in front of me. My eyes immediately moved towards the door as it opened slowly and one by one, they started to walk in. My entire body felt his presence before he even looked ahead, there he stood holding the number four. As they all turned to face the front, I practically felt his eyes land directly on me. I could feel his eyes practically burning through me, the longer he stared, the more nervous I was getting.

"Don't let them intimidate you. It's a mirror glass, they can't see through it."

"I feel like he's literally staring right into my eyes. It's freaking me out." I said, panic evident in my tone as I ignored Watson's comment.

I turned around to look at Jaxon and my dad, "I just need a second." I whispered.

My dad took a step forward and placed both hands into my shoulders, "It's scary. I know. But, you are one of the strongest women I know. If anyone can get through this, it's you, my beautiful girl." He whispered before giving me a quick hug.

I let out a sigh as I nodded, turning to face the line up again.

"Avery, can you clearly identify Noah Daniels?" Watson asked.

I bit onto my lip as Noah and I stared at each other, I could see his jawline clenching rapidly.

"Yes." I whispered.

"Please state the number to make it official."

I swallowed the lump in my throat, I knew I could easily let him go by giving out another number and I would be lying if I said there wasn't a part of me who wanted to do that. I knew what I had to do, I promised I would face my fears and it all started with him.

"Four."

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I closed my eyes in relief as soon as my head reached Jaxon's car seat. After the line up, I had to fill out some forms or whatever which my poor dad ended up reading on my behalf. Now I was on my way home and after tonight's events, I couldn't wait to take my makeup off and put my pjs on. As soon as we arrived I insisted on Jaxon coming in for tea, seeming as though our date was cut short.

"Hey lovers." Isaac greeted as I opened the door.

We both walked into the kitchen and sat at a chair with a sigh.