Long Lost Chapman

Chapter Twenty~One

By the next day, Jordan hasn't answered my text. Doubts are running throughout my head that he doesn't care anymore and he doesn't want to be with me. I thought things were fine, but maybe not.

After I shower, I brush my teeth and get dressed, checking the date on my phone. It's the 13th of September. My eyes widen as I realise I have less than two hours to be at court for two of my mum's clients. I hope I can get more, but it's a start.

I rush out to my car after making sure I have everything, and locking the front door behind me.

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Once I've been searched to make sure I don't have anything I shouldn't, I see my lawyer, and I go up to him.

"We can go in if you're ready, or you can be in another room and testify on video.

"I want to be in another room," I say. The first time I went to court, I had been threatened by them, so me being away from them was a safety precaution.

An officer takes me to another room where a camera is set up on a tripod. I sit at the desk and stare at the camera for a moment, waiting for the trial to start. I wish I had the courage to be there in person, but I'm not as strong as I was as a child.

I hear the door opening behind me, causing me to jump as I quickly turn to see who it is.

My family and Jordan come into the room, and Jordan's fave is full of relief as he takes me into his arms. I'm already crying into his chest as he says, "I'm here, princess."

Everyone sits or stands to the side while I testify and the men receive life with no bond. The whole process takes almost three hours, and I can't wait to stand up again.

Relief washes over me as my family hugs me. I thank them for coming and when Jordon hugs me, I cry again. I can't believe they got life.

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My dad and Beth wants to take us all for something to eat, and Jordon rides in my car with me while Kay rides with Donte Lee so we can talk.

"I'm so sorry, princess. I didn't mean to react like that, but it'll make sense to you later. I love you," Jordon says.

I'm in tears as I accept his apology, even though the "it'll make sense later" think didn't make sense at all. "I'm sorry," I say, leaning over and wrapping my arms around his neck. "I love you too."

I smile a little as he pulls back to kiss me.