Chapter 3 – After the Trial
Cesca
'You are free to go Mrs Kirby!' The Judge announced. As soon as I stepped out of the dock, Jonah ran towards me and kissed me so passionately, I couldn't have been happier at that moment as I was free to live my life with Jonah and I kept my job. Jonah and I walked out of court holding hands with big grins on both of our faces. We got outside and Marcus and all of Jonah's family were standing there with Karen and Harry Fisher. Marcus and Karen didn't look happy at all with the outcome. Marcus stepped forward and said 'Jonah, get away from here now! We are leaving now!' Jonah's grin turned into anger which quickly spread across his face. Jonah snarled 'No, I love her so leave us alone! You do not tell me what to do!' After he said this, he gave his Dad a swift punch in the face which sent him staggering. He took my hand then and we walked off to where a taxi was waiting for us. The taxi drove us back to my flat and we quickly got out of the car. As soon as I opened the door, we started kissing passionately.
I woke up the next morning with the biggest smile on my face as I was free, I had my husband, I had our baby who I can't wait to meet and I still have a job. I loved this new life, then I remembered today was the first day back at school and I was seeing Karen first thing. The Jonah woke up and said 'Morning Beautiful, are you ready for today?' I didn't know how to answer as I was very apprehensive.
We got ready and had a quiet breakfast the drove off to school together for the first time ever which was such a good feeling. When we got to school, Marcus was dropping Ruth off and seemed to be having an argument with her and then she ran off towards Harry Fisher. Marcus shot a glare in my direction which Jonah saw and whispered to me about not worrying about him, he gave me a quick kiss before hurrying off to speak to Ronan.
I walked up the steps as a many pairs of eyes watched me as they were very curious as to what was going on, I walked in the door to see Adanna standing with Chris and Karen. Karen motioned for me to follow her to her office which I did, we got into her office and Chris closed the door. Karen sat down and started to speak, 'So you have been given the all clear to teach again which I am glad about as you are a good teacher who made a big mistake but there is one question I have of you, do you want your job back here?' Nothing surprised me more than what Karen was saying and all I managed to say was 'Yes.' Then she smiled at me and said I could go. I anted to ask her what had changed her mind but decided against it.
I walked to my first lesson, which was Year 12 boys, and all of them were surprised to see me especially Jonah as we thought Karen wouldn't give me my job back. I walked towards my desk asking the boys to sit on their chairs, be quiet and get their books out in Spanish. The lesson went rather quickly then I dismissed them and Jonah hung back to speak to me.
He walked over and exclaimed 'I'm so glad you have your job back!' I replied with 'So am I Jonah, I can't actually believe it, she was so nice to me!' Jonah gave me a swift kiss and hurried off to his next lesson.
Classes passed rather quickly, I dreaded going into the staffroom at lunch but I just walked straight in as if nothing had happened. As soon as I walked in everyone stopped their conversations and stared at me, I could make an educated guess that they were discussing my return. Ruby was the first to remark in a loud whisper I shouldn't be there but I just ignored her. Adanna stood in the kitchen area staring at me frostily so I just walked around her to pick up my mug. Tom came over and asked if I was alright and I replied by saying that I was fine thank you. Then Adanna turned around and said 'Why are you doing this? Why are you splitting up the Kirby family? Do you know how much Marcus is hurting from this?' This surprised me and I replied with 'Jonah chose to be with me, it's his choice. He said that Marcus had his chance and blew it after the court case. Also how come you know everything going on with Marcus?' She muttered that it was none of my business and sat down.
The rest of the day went well, I couldn't wait to go home and lay on the sofa with Jonah. I met him outside my classroom and we walked off together. When we walked into the car park, e both noticed the Kirby's car was there again and Ruth was arguing with her father once again which confused me. I asked Jonah if he knew what was going on and he said he didn't. Then Adanna walked over and Ruth rolled her eyes and walked away from him.
Jonah and I exchanged a glance and rushed after Ruth who was actually walking towards my car I noticed. Jonah shouted 'Ruth! What's going on?' We all stopped by the car and Ruth filled us in on what was going on "Dad has been really annoying since the Trial always going on about you letting him down and saying nasty stuff about Miss Montoya! Then he has a new girlfriend as well who is Miss Lawal which I don't like at all! So I stopped going home and spend all my time with Harry as I don't like going to Mum's as I don't like her boyfriend as you know. So Dad and I are always arguing and now he's blaming me for going 'off the rails' which is absurd!' We both were shocked by everything which had gone on and I also found it quite funny Ruth still wouldn't call me Cesca or Mrs Kirby.
Jonah turned to me and whispered in my ear if it was alright if Ruth stayed which I said was ok.
Jonah stepped forward and gave his sister a hug and said she could stay with us, they looked so cute!