The Good, The Bad and The Gorgeous- One Direction

Chapter Twenty Four- Paul Higgins, Nice to meet you!

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I had such an amazing response to the last chapter so i decided i would update earlier than usual! I have a week off from school this week so im hoping to maybe finish this? Dont worry, im hopefully starting another book or two? Both just on a trial to see which one people like better!

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Charlotte's POV

It's been about two weeks since the boys left to 'get me out of jail', i haven't heard a thing from anyone. I knew it was too good to be true. I trusted them and i knew they probably tried everything to get me out of here, but nothing worked and now they are too embarrassed to come and tell me.

I've only got another 25 years to wait and then i can get out of here, and if i have good behaviour maybe even earlier. I can start a new life and forget about the boys. I can find myself a job and maybe find a man that loves me. We can buy a house and a car. We can start a family. I could find my mother. I could travel the world. I could just start again, a do-over if you like.

I know i dont deserve a do-over, but i want one. More than anything i just want to start again and have the normal life i have always craved. No more kidnapping and beating and being a criminal. Just plain old ordinary Charlotte. The way it should be.

I haven't left my cell for a week. I was worried about what people would think of me after that fight with Paula. They moved me out of my cell with Roxy and put me into a new one on my own. They thought i was too dangerous. Thats another reason i don't eat lunch in the prison cafeteria, i have to be accompanied by an officer, and i have to wear my cuffs. It makes me look ridiculous and weak, it's just embarassing.

I just sit in my little cell, staring at the ceiling, until someone comes in to give me some food. Then i eat that and go back to staring at the ceiling. It's actually really interesting. Wait, I dont have to lie to you people, its painfully boring.

"Charlotte, here's your food" Said a monotone voice from behind the door.

They opened the little flap up and poked the tray of food through. I got up from my bed and walked over, muttering a quick thankyou and taking the food. They shut the flap quickly and i heard the footsteps scurrying back down the hallway.

I looked at the food they had given me, looked like some sort of pasta with a sauce. There was a glass of water on the side. I smelt the food and almost gagged. What has my life become? I sighed.

I only wish those 25 years went so quickly that i was out of here in what seemed like no time at all, I knew it wouldn't. I knew I would sit here in my cell and slowly rot, until someone felt slightly sorry for me so they gave me some freedom. I only wish none of this happened.

I wish my baby brother didnt die.

I wish my mum never left us.

I wish my Dad never turned into a criminal.

I wish that i didn't join the criminal buisiness.

I wish we didnt kidnap One Direction.

I wish i didnt fall in love.

I wish they didn't escape.

I wish i wasnt put in jail.

I wish i could forget about everything.

Even the boys.

Niall's POV

It's been over two weeks since we left Charlotte and got the judge to help us. We've been so busy. We have had to go to court countless numbers of times, we've been trying to find Delilah and we've been trying to sort out arrangements for when Charlotte comes out.

I know we're getting a bit ahead of ourselves with the last one, but i also know that we're going to get her out. We are more determined than anything. We haven't given up hope on getting her out and i just hope she didnt give up on us.

"Coming Niall?" Louis asked.

"Yeah" I nodded and followed him and Zayn out the door to the car.

We had to go to the Court while Liam and Harry went to find Delilah. They knew roughly where she was and they had her phone number if everything else failed. They were heading to Birmingham, that was where she was last seen. Once they got there they would check out all the hotels, homeless shelters, police stations, streets, everywhere.They had to find her, we made a promise.

It was a silent ride to the court house, as it always is. We are all just thinking about what we have to say, what will happen if they say no, what will happen if they say yes. We basically prepare ourselfs for anything.

It was a very familiar journey through the country roads away from our house, past the town center and down the road to the court. We had been here too many times before, i wanted to know what was taking so long. It was frustrating.

The sound of the car stopping knocked me out of my thoughts, i got out and walked into the building behind Harry. We swiftly walked past the front desk and towards Judge Branners office. I knocked on the door twice before opening it and walking in.

"Morning boys, come in, come in, sit down" The Judge smiled.

"You seem happy?" Louis questioned.

"Thats because i have some good news"

"You do?" We all leaned forward

"Right, well... The jury have decided too..."

Charlotte's POV

It was another boring lonely day in my prison cell. I was just sat there on the same bed staring at the same ceiling thinking about the same things. It was doing my head in to be honest. I think im going to go mad if something exciting doesnt happen.

I would try to liven this place up myself but there was no point. I was just going to get in more trouble, and that was trouble i didnt need. They offered me a course to take, to 'get my life away from being a criminal', but i refused. What was the point? I'd be old enough to retire by the time i get out of here.

"Charlotte Campbell?" Someone entered through my door.

He was a middle aged man with a shaved head. His black clothing wrapped around his big build. He didnt look scary at all, perhaps harmless is a good word to use? Anyway he stood at the doorway of my cell expecting an answer.

"The one and only" I sighed.

"So your the lovely girl they've been talking about" He chuckled

"Who are you?" I asked, i've never seen this man in my life.

"Paul Higgins, Nice to meet you!" He smiled warmly, sticking out a hand for me to shake.

I took his hand gently and shook it, returning his smile. Although i didnt know who he was, it was nice to have some different company. So i was not about to scare him off by being rude and miserable.

"I dont mean to be rude but, Why are you here?" I inquired

"Oh, i've come to get you"

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