Final chapter, I hope you have enjoyed it, let me know what you think :)
It had been a week since the incident. Riza and Roy had engaged in their relationship more openly and the two became closer. Roy had convinced Riza to stay at his apartment until the attacker was caught. He was very uncomfortable about the idea of that man roaming the streets free. In particular he feared him finding Riza again.
So here she was in Roy's apartment as he took a shower she logged onto the computer, to finish the report that still remained unfinished. A message popped up.
Riza are you okay? I heard about what my brother did to you the other night, I'm sooooo sorry.
She grinned. It's okay I know it wasn't your fault Andrew. About five minutes later she got a reply.
Are you still up for another meet up or is it too soon?
Riza's grin widened. I'm fine with another meet up, how about I meet you on the bridge in the park tomorrow at 7pm.
Great
"Riza are you coming to bed?" Roy had just got out the shower. Riza smiled at her boyfriend and shut down the computer. She attempted to stand up using the crutches but instead Roy lifted her up off her feet and placed her into the bed. He then crawled in next to her and wrapped his arms around her protectively and placed a kiss on her forehead. She responded by pulling herself closer to him to push away any bad memories.
"You seem happy all of a sudden." Roy asked suddenly. Riza still remained still.
"I'm here with you, why wouldn't I be?" She said seriously. With that the two drifted off into a deep sleep.
Riza stood alone on the bridge, her crutches rested on the railing. She had a smile on her face. The streetlamps illuminated the area slightly and there wasn't another person in sight until a man approached her and she recognised him instantly. But instead of fleeing like the man expected, she stood her ground and smiled.
"Nice to see you again Riza. Have you come back for a repeat of the other night? I never finished you'know." He came closer and closer to her.
"you never will either." Roy's hand landed sharply on his shoulder. He whispered into his ear. "You got away last time, but this time you're surrounded, there's nowhere to escape, you bastard."
Understanding dawned on the old man's face. "You set me up!" He pointed at Riza. "YOU BITCH!" He lunged at her but she moved to dodge his attack but went tumbling over the railing and into the pond below. She hit the water with a large splash and drifted into the cold depths. She couldn't kick her legs due to the injury so scrabbled desperately with her arms with no success. She just sank deeper and deeper, she saw the light get further and further away.
"Riza! Dammit, men you handle the rest." His other subordinates and several military police were at the man's side in an instant arresting him. Roy on the other hand removed his military coat and dived in after Riza.
It took a second for his eyes to re-adjust to the darkness, when he opened them he saw Riza slowly sinking to the bottom, her eyes shut. He swam closer and closer sinking deeper and deeper into the dark waters. His arms kept waving desperately to reach her. His hand brushed her hand several times as her body sunk. He thought he wasn't going to reach her in time until he finally grabbed a hold of her hand. He battled against the waters pushing them down and dragged her to the surface.
When they emerged Havoc stood there waiting for them. Roy pulled Riza onto the bank and checked for a pulse. It was weak but it was there he could feel it. He could also feel the coldness of her body. In attempt to heat her up, he wrapped his military coat around her and picked her up. Riza suddenly jolted and spurted out the water that had entered her lungs in the short time she was in the water, and then drifted off into sleep. She shivered in his arms murmuring in her sleep.
"We're going home Havoc, can you handle the arrest yourselves?" He asked as he began walking to where the military vehicles were parked.
"The others can handle it, I'll drive you home." He grinned and walked ahead of them.
"No Havoc, I can handle it."
Havoc stood in front of the driver side arms to the side, preventing him entering. "No sir, you're all wet." Roy glared at him.
"Sorry but it's true. I'll drive it is the least I can do." Havoc shrugged, a slight smile on his face.
The journey home was quiet, the streetlamps glowed an ominous orange and the roads were empty. All could be heard was the sound of Riza sleeping as she leaned on Roy's shoulder. She stirred as they went over a speed bump, but then returned to a peaceful slumber.
Roy thanked Havoc as he helped carry Riza into his apartment. Havoc saluted and left with a smirk on his face, despite his thoughts he kept his mouth shut.
Once inside Riza shook slightly and looked at him in curiosity. Her fatigue had faded away and she looked full awake.
"Did you get him?" She said, Roy noted she shook as she asked her voice was laced with worry. He knew that she was anxious about having to re-see the man. Despite that she still volunteered to lure him in, but , after all her efforts she now wanted to hear the answer she was waiting for.
Roy took his time in answering, he watched Riza's expression change and the insecurity and fear began showing on her face. She gripped his hand and begged him to tell her.
"We got him." With that she sighed with relief and leaned heavy against Roy. Then turned and hugged him tightly her face buried in his shoulder.
"Thank you Sir."
3 Weeks later
Andrew Fox had been trialled his crimes- Repeated grooming of women and children over the internet. Riza had not been the only one but she was the last one. When she stood in court and testified against him, her head held high and relatively confident that he would be found guilty. When the defence began to harass her about her ability to assess the situation and claimed that as an adult and soldier she should have been able to prevent the assault. She panicked but then saw Roy stood leaning against the back of the courtroom, arms crossed, his face filled with encouragement. Beside him stood his other subordinates all cheering her on.
The verdict was passed- GUILTY. The families of other victims cheered in happiness. Riza however went over to the Colonel and light smile on her face. She tried to leave discretely but accidently made eye contact with Andrew as he was being taken away.
He grinned at her, his face held no guilt or anger. She wondered if the man had been mentally sane, but those thoughts quickly faded as the stare began to bother her. She stopped walking and became disturbed at his look, it was as if he was violating her with his eyes. Riza wrapped her arms around herself in attempt to calm herself.
Andrew then licked his lips quickly, but Riza never saw this action as Roy guided her out of the room and blocked Andrews direct point of view. Roy wouldn't let the sick bastard terrorise Riza for another second.
A few hours later Riza and the Colonel sat in their office, now composed and working on paperwork. The other men had been sent home, and the two were working overtime. A comfortable silence filled the room, only the sound of typing could be heard. A message appeared on her computer screen.
Hello Miss, want a friend?
She looked over at her superior/boyfriend who had shut his eyes for a brief moment. In response she typed No need and with that she deleted her account that once brought her so much happiness and smiled in slight triumph. She wouldn't need their company any more. Roy saw that she had finished and called to her. She came and sat and his lap and he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Yes, there's no need for them anymore I have him" She told herself and genuinely believed the man in front of her would share a great happiness together with her.
I can't write endings either -more sighing-
I'm saving all my good ideas for my big project :D
