When 2 Worlds Collide

Chapter 12- Trial

I'm going to start labeling the chapters from now on.

The girls have arrived at court and its like any other ordinary courthouse. Big, full of families seeking justice, and families trying to keep predators on the streets. It's going to be a long day. Its approximately 12:15 and their case started at 1 o'clock. The wait will seem like forever and some thoughts may change

Toni's POV:

We arrived at the courthouse. The same one I went to for Axel. It was petrifying knowing that I was going through this process again, but with the love of my life. This is a one day trial and I hope it goes well.

It brings back so many memories and so many emotions that overwhelms me. I hate seeing judges or any type of courthouse or law building of any sort. It just reminds me of going to the police station and reporting it. Then, having to sit in a court with a public defense officer who barely did shit and a judge who wanted to give me justice but the jury found Axel not guilty.

Its hard seeing lawyers. It's hard being here. I don't know if I want to do this anymore. I can be here for Cher but, other than that, I cant speak for myself. My words that I've tried to express weren't taken seriously and I lost. I cant have that happen again, because then I'm going to be the one to look like a fool.

"Cher, I dont know if I can do this."

I broke down and cried because I didn't want to be said that I was lying again. I didnt want to seem like a liar in a serious and tragic situation like this. I cant take the pressure anymore.

"Babe, its okay. I'm right here. We're going to fight this together. Me and you. Forever and Always."

"Its just so hard being here again. In the same place where I got called a liar in. The same place I didnt get the justice I deserved. Theres no point in going to trial for me, this is about you."

"Toni, look at me." She put her index finger on my chin and lifted my face up so that it was facing hers.

"You're going to get justice for what Axel did one way or another. You can and will get justice. I'm going to make sure of it."

"No, this is about you. You're the one whose predator is still roaming the streets. He's still alive, mine isnt. This is your fight and I'm going to support you."

"No, this is about us. This is about how we're going to get through this. You have to face that demon of a guy in the courtroom for a second time. Hell, maybe even more. You don't say that it doesn't concern because it certainly does."

"But, how am I going to look when I say that Axel St. Claire, who's in fact dead, raped me? Im going to look psycho as fuck."

"You know what? I'm going to make sure you get justice. You understand me? You're going to get justice. Even if it takes the life out of me."

"Cher, what're you going to do?"

"Dont sorry about it. I love you okay?"