Who Knew Rugby Could Be So Complicated?

Court

Today was the day, I can hopefully put the past behind me. I really didn't want to do this, but I had to for the sake of Emma. She was living with me and Owen in the spare bedroom. She finally got her strength to attend training - well I eventually forced her to go. 21st April two days before the playoffs for the league. Me and Emma, left training and sped home to get changed. Owen of course was already there, changed into a suit. ''you don't have to do this you know'' I was running round the house getting everything organised. ''I do, we have to do this for you and Emma. This means you both can get on with your life'' I finally got ready, my hair in a pony tail and a fitted black dress. We quickly dropped Oliver off to Holly's and then sped to court, hoping we wouldn't be late. we didnt have time for Holly to start moaning or questioning.

The court room was filled with an eery silence. Me and Emma sat in the witness stand. I kept telling myself to breathe. I kept my eyes on Owen and it instantly soothed me. We all stood up as the judge entered the room. I have never done this before and I never want to do it again. I kept hold of Emma's hand who was shaking like crazy. ''First witness Amelia Rose Smith'' I got up brushing my self down. I did the oath on the bible. Harry smirked at me, thinking I would give up. Harry's smirk disappeared when he followed my eyes to Owen.

"Miss Smith, can you confirm your relationship with the defendant?" I started to sweat "he was my partner" the lawyers eyes looked evil. It made me feel sick that I was in a relationship with someone like him. "What happened?" She narrowed her eyes at me. "We broke up" I didnt know what she was trying to get at. "Well, you never officially ended it, you left in the middle of the night with no trace" that caused discussions throughout the jury "why did you leave?" I shuffled on my chair. "I left for my own safety, I was kept like a captive I wasnt allowed any friends, I didnt leave the house because I wasnt permitted to by the defendant. I had no money as he took my bank cards away. I had no phone no laptop no possessions because he took them. Every time I wanted to go out I couldnt because he hid my car keys. He then started to get violent, pushing me about, hitting me when I said something he didnt like" my voice broke. Owen didn't realise Harry used to hit me, his eyes widened and saddened at me.

"What happened when you left? Dont you think he was worried and concerned for you?" I nearly laughed out loud. I raised my eyebrow "When I moved out the city, he found me he then became obsessive and sent me notes and texts which you have all had copies of. He was stalking me. There was no way he could know where I was. I never posted on social media or even spoke to him"

"Do you not think the defendant wanted to know why you left? Get some closure for himself?" I shrugged "he had a funny way of showing it. He turned up to my house when I was moving to London, he brought his gun and held me hostage until I went with him. Luckily the police was called" "that's all for now Miss Smith" I got off the stand and Emma was called up.

Harry smirked at me, which made me want to run but instead I zoned out. I could see Emma shaking on the stand with a lawyer completely crucifying her. I looked at her wanting to help but I knew I could do nothing. She explained the way Harry hit her and controlled her.

Harry was finally called up to the stand and of course he played the victim. He claimed the hitting was self defence and the gun was because my brothers hit him first. My blood began to boil.

"We will adjourn for now and reconvene tomorrow at 12pm" my heart sank. Owen had a game which I was supposed to be there at 1pm with Oliver. I promised to take him. I scurried out of the court room with Emma following. I ran into Owen's arms as soon as I seen him. I welcomed Emma into the hug since she looked like she needs one.

"Well get through this no matter what" Owen remained calm the whole way through. No idea how he did. "This will be over once and for all" I reassured Emma. "You both owe me for this! Trying to destroy me. Just remember Amelia you can never run from me" his voice sent shivers down my spine as the lawyer pushed him out the building.

"Let's go home, I'll order pizza and ice cream" Owen kissed my forehead and lead both of us out to the car. Owen's phone rang as soon as we sat down. "Okay, yes, I'll get him now, alright Holly, do you blame him? HOLLY SHUT UP ILL BE THERE IN 5" he threw his phone into the compartment and ran his hands threw his hair.

"Oliver kicked a rugby ball into Holly's stomach and she wants to get a check up" I rolled my eyes. "When will it end?" Owen chuckled. "You do know you have to tell him and take something away" I started to lecture Owen. He nodded "I've never taken anything off him before hes always been good" he sighed.

Another judgement and another punishment.