No Clue

December 18, 2018

     It had been roughly a month since I found out the truth. The trial had started today. Yet, it was pushed back a couple of times since other cases had more priority. It still didn't make sense to me.

     Callum was going to pick me up soon. I had curled my hair and began to put my makeup on. My acne was going insane from my pregnancy. I had finally started to show, though. My stomach would slightly protrude. I couldn't wait to get to see this baby. To hold the child I was going to make was so exciting to me. And I would have Callum right by my side. 

     We had been seeing each other for a couple of weeks now. We both agreed that once the trial was over, we would become official. We didn't want it to look suspicious. All I knew was that I enjoyed his company. He made life easier. And he was so excited about this baby. It wasn't his, yet, he treated it as it was. 

     I was apprehensive about going to the trial. I knew I would see some graphic pictures and I questioned if I was open to that. Seeing my best friend mutilated wasn't something I could prepare for. I hadn't seen any of the photos. On top of that, I would be in the same room as Vinny. I was terrified of that. The thought of seeing him again haunted me. 

     Callum had arrived and scared me in the bathroom.

"Fuck! God, you scared me to death."

"Aww, don't die, beautiful." He wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me. Callum rubbed my stomach gently. "It's really active in there."

"I know! At some point, this baby is going to rip straight through me." We both laughed. Callum kissed my cheek.

"I'll be in the living room. Hurry your ass up!" He slapped my ass and I gasped at him.

"Watch it, Mr. Handsy." Callum laughed. He knew I secretly loved it.

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     The courtroom was filled. This case had become the talk of the town. Every day there would be rumors that were not true. I would be the center of most of them. It sucked, but giving in to it would only make it worse. I tried to not look up the stories. Callum made sure I stayed out of it too.

     Sadly, I couldn't sit next to him. Since he was going to be testifying, he couldn't sit next to me. I had no one. My family didn't come and Kelly's family still believed that Vinny was innocent. He even told them multiple times that he was guilty. If anything, they wanted him to get the least amount of time in prison that he could get. I wanted him to get life in prison. He killed Kelly so disgustingly. He didn't deserve to ever see the outside world again.

     It's crazy how one event can change your opinion on someone. I was deeply in love with him. Until he strangled my best friend to death. Kelly wasn't innocent either. She slept with the love of my life. And hadn't told me. And it happened multiple times. 

     The court was getting ready to start. Vinny walked in with his suit and tie on. He shouldn't have been allowed that luxury. He deserved the worst clothes someone could have. I felt this with my entire body. I even thought my baby would come out hating him. 

"Intense photos and material will be shown. If at any point you can't control yourself, please leave the courtroom." the guard said this sternly. I guessed I would be the one to leave. With my relationship with Kelly and my emotions high, I knew I couldn't keep the tears in.

     The court brought in the jury. 12 jurors were picked. All were of different races. It seemed as if every person had something unique about them. At least compared to the other jurors. I was intrigued by this fact. I had wondered why this was the jury that was chosen. 

     The beginning statements were said. I almost started crying just from the prosecution explaining what had happened that night. The details were more intense than I had realized. I couldn't imagine Vinny ever doing that to her, but, sadly, it happened. 

     Vinny looked back at me. He just stared with sorrow. He stopped when his lawyer checked him back in. I don't know how he could think I would forgive him ever. 

     I felt so vulnerable in that courtroom. I had eyes staring at me always. I tried to ignore all the reporters not letting me out of their sight. I distracted myself by rubbing my stomach. It had calmed me down ever since I found out I was pregnant. And I needed it so much at that time. My life seemed to be falling apart. 

     The day had ended. Opening statements were the only thing that they could complete. Each side talked for at least an hour. Both talking about awful details. I was surprised I made it through the day though. I didn't cry once. That was possible because I was rubbing my stomach the whole time. 

     The ride home with Callum sucked. Neither of us said a word. He knew the details were going to hurt me. I knew it too. I just never expected such things out of Vinny. I was shocked that he could harm someone he loved so much. It would never make sense to me. 

"I'm sorry you had to listen to that." Callum kept his eyes on the road. Looking at each other would still make the truth apparent. 

"Hey, it happened. I'm glad I know now." And I was truly happy I knew her final moments. Even if they were filled with pain. It was still her last breath. 

Damn, this was a long chapter! Sadly, this story will end soon... I'm thinking of a couple more chapters. Don't worry though. This isn't the end of Callum and Lexi's story ;) - alexarayk10