My Diary About My Lover (An Andrew J West Lovestory)

Part 20; Court Day

I was in complete shock when I got the call. I had no idea I would have to go to court for this. But, I'm living proof. He has to go, unless. Oh, unless he is put in front of a jury. Which in that case, I do have to go. To prove he is bad. To put him away for good.

I went to bed, I couldn't stop thinking about it. Why, why me. I fell asleep thinking about the morning, and what it would bring.

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I awoke the next morning, at about 9:15 a.m. I had to get ready for court.

I went into the kitchen, made a cup of coffee, and took it back to my room.

I really didn't want to do this. Not now, not next week, not next month, not ever. I was never good at public speaking. Even if it was just in court. I didn't want to, but I had to.

I heard my phone ring, it was the state police.

"Hello?" I asked, already knowing what they were calling about.

"Miss, if you do not show up, we have to arrest you, and you will go to prison for 6 months. Be here no later than 10."
"Thank you, officer. I know, I am getting ready now. I will be there shortly, goodbye."

I hung up and started getting dressed. I put on a woman's suit and a pair of boots, grabbed my cup of coffee, and headed out the door.

As I was locking the door, I gazed across the hall to Andrew's apratment. I missed him a lot, and I couldn't wait until Thursday. After today, I would be leaving to go and surprise him in New York. I couldn't wait.

I stood there, smiling like a fool, as I watched his door. All I really wanted was for him to come running up the stairs, kiss me, and say he was staying, forever.

I walked down the stairs and headed to my car.

This was not going to be fun.

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{In court}

I was called as a witness, and I was under oath. I mean, there was no point in lying, so why would I care. But something about being here. Something about this room. It scared me. I felt like I was on one of those shows like Law & Order or something.

I sat in the seat, and gazed around the room. I looked at James, who was grinning, and licking his lips. It made me feel disgusting.

"So. miss Lauren Reynolds, or as you perfer, just Lauren. Tell us everything. What exactly happened that night?"

I didn't even look at James. It's not that he scared me, he was just creepy. And he was going to jail, no matter what.

"Well, my friend Jess and Kelly came over. They said we were going out to party."

I stopped and looked at my attourney, who quickly said, "Go on."

I could tell she was eager to get out of here, and to put James behind bars.

"I was sitting at a table, alone. Because I didn't really want to be out. I was texting my boyfriend, who just recently moved to New York temproarily."

"That's when Mr. James Ralph approached you?"

"Yes, he said, ' you look very pretty Wanna dance.' I wasn't in the mood, so I said, no. But he just stood there. And he looked at me and said,' excuse me? Nobody say's no to me.' and he grabbed me and dragged me to the dance floor."

"Did you recognize Mr.Ralph?" She asked.

"Objection.Your honor, calls for speculation." James' defense attourney jumped up.

"I'll allow it, continue." The Judge said.

"No, not yet. Not until we went outside."

"But do you know Mr.Ralph?" She asked as she nodded her head.

"Yes." I said, looking him dead in the eyes. "We work in the same building, and have the same boss."

I stopped again and continued on with the story, "I tried to push him off of me, but he was too strong. He dragged me into an alley, and hit me across the face, to you know, shut me up. It hurt, a lot. And I was terrified of him. He started, unbuttoning his pants and-"

I had to stop. It was too painful to talk about without crying. But, I didn't cry. I held my head high and continued.

"I kicked him in his place, and ran away." I said, looking at my attourney, and the judge.

"Anything else?" She asked.

"Yes, when I arrived home. I thought I was safe, but no. There was a knock opn my door. I looked through the peephole, and there he was. He had followed me home. He started banging on the door, yelling at me and wanting to come in."

"And what did you do?" My attourney asked.

"Well, I grabbed my cell and ran into my room. I called the police, and they were on their way, but it was too late. He had broken in and knocked me out. I awoke in a bed next to him." I said.

I looked his way, and he was grinning at himself. It sickened me, but I kept going.

"I managed to escape, and I didn't know where I was. I ran across the street to his neighbor. He name was, Elenor. She was very nice and let me use her phone. I called the police and they ended up coming this time, and arrested James. I never saw him again, but I was still scared he would come back for me."

"Thank you, Lauren. You may step down."

"Jury, have you come to a verdict?" The Judge asked.

"Yes, your honor." An old man said.

"We find the defendant. Guilty."

I sigh of relief ran through me. I walked past himkk, grinning. I had won this battle.

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