If He Only Remembered

Chapter 28

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"You have your memory back," Vanessa says looking at him, and he smiles.

"Someone's smart....." Seth says looking in my eyes.

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"Someone's smart, but not smart enough. If I got my memory back, you all would know I have nothing to hide! If you need me I'll be waiting in the car. " Seth says and gets up, walks out the front door.

"You have a trial to worry about, let's go" Vanessa says, and we all walk outside locking the door.

 The drive was short, but the air was dense as usual, I couldn't keep my eyes off Seth. Did he remember me or not? Why do I even care at this point? I thought.

"We are here!" Vanessa says and hops out of the car. Have you ever been scared in your life to the point where your heart is racing and knees are giving out? That's exactly how I felt at this moment. 

"Don't worry, Ms. Claire everything will work out" The lawyer said, and I just faked a smile. "I hope so sir," I say and we walk into this ancient building. It has a hall of prestigious lawyers and judges framed.

Seth was behind me as me went inside and I feel his hand intertwine with mine quickly and he whispers "we got this" I look at our hands and him and smile. He lets my hand go quickly before anyone notices. 

"Sneaky stares, hand holding oh so romantic Mr. Rutherford" I whisper in an amusing voice as we walk to the security office.

"Only for you" Seth says with a wink and I try to bite back my laughter.

"Hello officer, we are here for Ms. Natalie Claire's case," My lawyer says at the security office and nods his head.

"Please take a seat to the front right of the room, and prepare any papers you may want to present to the judge." The officer says, and my lawyer nods.

"I have to check with you before you go in," The officer says and looks through our bags and gives us a quick pat-down. 

"Any sharp items such as but not limited to knives, nail cutters, or scissors," The officer says looking at me after the pat-down. 

"No sir none of that," I say

"Good, you may proceed," The officer says and asks the same question to Vanessa.

"Please Ms. Claire take a seat next to me, you know the drill right?" Mr. Richards says

"Yes, its clear Mr. Richards," I say

"I want to repeat it for my conscious and get some itineraries out of the way. You will be asked to sworn in court, and your friends & family will sit right behind us. You may not speak in court to your friends and family. If you want to say something to me, do it very quietly and quickly. If the prosecutor asks you any questions, you may answer them, and you have a right to say no comment." Mr. Richards says

"I understand sir, I answer most of the questions. If there's any question that is not appropriate, you will interject, or I will say no comment" I say and he nods. "Let the feast begin then," Mr. Richards says and laughs.

 "You have nothing to worry about. This case could open up numerous opportunities for me, so don't count on me losing today," Mr. Richards says and looks at Seth. 

"Mr. Rutherford a word please," Mr. Richards says and grabs his folder of files and walks away with Seth.

 " I'm so proud of us and how far we all have come in terms of relationship and trust," Vanessa says and sits where my lawyer sat.