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"The Death of Toni Topaz" PART FIVE

1 week later

Heather's POV

It's been a week now and court has started. All six of us were up on trial for Toni's murder.

It made it worse at the fact that I already knew who killed her. My head was all messed up. So far, things weren't looking good for Cheryl.

We got to have a little break so we all went for lunch to Pop's.

Me, Cheryl, Archie, Veronica, Betty, Reggie and now Jughead (Who was at court supporting us) squeezed in a booth and ordered some food.

Veronica: (Talking to Pop) Thanks Pop. Just put it on my card.

Pop smiled and walked away.

We sat in silence for a few moments until Jughead broke it.

Jughead: Today's been pretty rough, huh?

Reggie: Today has been rough for you? You aren't the one up on trial for a murder you didn't commit!

Veronica: Reggie! Loosing our temper with each other isn't gonna help anything.

Betty: (Puts her head on Jughead's shoulder) I just want this to be over, Jug.

It was silent again. Until...

Reggie: Look, if one of you guys murdered Toni just come out and say it now because this trial is bullshit-

Archie: Reg, calm down! If one of us did kill her then the jury and judge will sort that out.

Cheryl and I looked at each other from across the table. Cheryl was shaking. I reached for her hand.

Heather: (Holding Cheryl's hand) Don't worry, Cher. I promise whoever killed Toni will be put away for a long time.

She nodded. Then Pop came over with our food. We had our lunch and then headed back to the courthouse.

Before we walked in, I pulled Cheryl aside.

Heather: Cheryl, I need to know what you did with murder weapon and your car.

Cheryl: (Worried) I bleached everything had her DNA on it. Like, I used a lot of bleach. And then I buried the gun under the bunker.

I nodded.

Cheryl: (Tears up) Heather, what if they find out?-

Heather: They won't, trust me. I have a plan.

Cheryl: What plan?-

Veronica: (Walking over) It's time to head inside.

I gave Ronnie a weak smile and walked inside with my hand in Cheryl's.

We all took our turns on the stand, basically repeating our statements. It all went like a blur...

Until the jury decided.

Jury: We have decided.

Judge: And what have you decided?

Cheryl and I quickly glanced at each other. She was shaking her head at me with worry. I mouthed "it's gonna be okay" to her.

Jury: We find Cheryl Blossom guilty-

Heather: (Standing up) Objection!

I looked at Cheryl who was now confused.

Heather: It was me Your Honour!

The crowd gasped.

Cheryl: (Shocked) Heather, what are you doing?!

Judge: Pardon Miss *Your Surname*?

Heather: I killed Antonette Topaz. I'm guilty.

It went silent. I turned around to see everyone's eyes on me. Archie looked confused, Veronica looked disbelieved, Reggie looked angry, Betty looked shocked.

And Cheryl? She looked devastated. Her face fell into her hands as she sobbed.

I turned back to the Judge.

Heather: I was so angry after our argument so I chloroformed and took her to this secret bunker where I handcuffed her and shot her with a pistol that is now buried under the the bunker. I bleached everything so there is no DNA. And I hid her body in the roulette cupboard. I'm guilty.

Judge: ...Very well. We find Heather *Your Surname* guilty as she will now spend fifty-two years to life in prison. (Smacks the hammer off the table)

I stood up as the police officers came over and handcuffed me. I turned behind me to see my mom in shock.

Mom: I...have no words.

I started walking to the exit with the two police officers behind me. I looked at my friends who stared at me blankly.

Archie: Heather...

Cheryl looked up and seen me being taken away.

Cheryl's POV

I looked up from my hands to see Heather being taken away from the police.

Heather: (Shouts) I love you, Cheryl.

I pushed past everyone to get to her.

Cheryl: (Crying and shouting) No no no, you can't take her away! She's innocent! She didn't do anything!

I felt someone grab me from behind and pull me into a hug.

Veronica: (Hugging Cheryl and almost crying) Shhhh it's okay.

Still hugging Veronica, I looked over my shoulder to see Heather leave.

And just like that it was all over. Heather sacrificed herself just to save me from going to jail.

She really loved me and I took that for granted because of Toni.

Yet, Toni didn't deserve to die. Every night for the rest of my life, I'll pray my apologies to her and maybe one day she and Heather will forgive me for the chaos I've caused.

One day...

THE END❤️
I hope you enjoyed this mini story. Again, no hate to Toni. She is my favourite character and I hope I haven't offended anyone with this story. My next story isn't gonna be as dark so don't worry😂
I will be posting some different content before my next mini story and I'm excited to write it✌🏼