A/n: sorrrry I havent written in forever guys! But oh welll cuz im bac now(: soo read n review please! ilyy

~rosie

Bella POV

"Bella are you almost ready?" Alice said softly behind me. I turned away from the mirror and nodded. Today was Mike's trial. I, being the victim, f course had to go, but I was so scared of being in the same room as Mike. Alice gave me a small smile and led me out to the car where everyone else was. After about an hour, we were at the courthouse in Port Angeles where my dad was taking with other police officers. I was sitting at one of the two front tables with Edward and my lawyer that Carlisle had helped me get. The rest of the Cullens were sitting right behind us and even though I was nervous, they all gave me some comfort.

"It's okay Bella, everything will be fine." Edward said as he grasped my hand under the table.

"But what if he's not found guilty?"

"Bella, the evidence is overwhelming. There is no possible way that he could be found innocent." He said, squeezing my hand. I smiled and laid my head into his neck.

"This whole court meeting thing is crap! I don't know why I'm being put on trial I didn't do anything!" Mike's voice rang out. We all turned to see Mike being led into the courtroom. His officers led him to his table and sat him down. Mike was quiet though as soon as his eyes found me. He was sitting when he opened his mouth the next time. "Why, hello there Bella." He said giving me a little wave. I shuddered and turned away from him to face Edward. Soon, everyone became quieter and Charlie came and sat between me and my lawyer. The court justice came in.

"All rise for Judge Williams." He said. Everyone stood up as the judge walked in. She had short, curly red hair and a circular face. She seemed really nice.

"Please, you may be seated." She said in a soft voice. "Defendant, you may begin." She said. My lawyer nodded and stood. (now... I don't really know how A court goes soo don't be mad if I do anything wrong...)

"The court calls to the stand Miss Isabella Marie Swan." He said. Edward gave my hand one more squeeze and then I stood and swore in.

"Isabella Swan- do you swear to tell the truth and only the truth?" The court Justice said.

"I do." I replied. He nodded, and I sat down.

"So, Isabella. Is it true that you were in a relationship with Mr. Michael Luke Newton?" my lawyer began.

"Yes."

"And how long were you two dating?"

"About a year and a half."

"I see. Now, can you tell me about said relationship?"

"Well, it began fine. But about a month into it, I realized that I didn't have true feelings for him, so I tried to break up with him. He hit me though, and wouldn't let me go. The abuse went on for a few months before he began sexually abusing me as well. He wouldn't let me eat properly, he would constantly hurt me to where I had many bones broken, and he threatened that if I ever told anyone he would kill me."

"And so how did you end up letting the truth come out if he gave you this threat?"

"Well, he hit me in the hallway at school one time, when he thought everyone else was in class. My friend though wasn't and she and two of her brothers saw what Mike did to me and they got me out of there and brought me to their father who is a doctor."

"And who are these said friends?"

"Alice and Emmett Cullen, Jasper Hale, and then Dr. Carlisle Cullen."

"Thank you Bella, that is all I need to know of for now." My lawyer said. I nodded and sat back down next to Edward where my hand again slipped into his. "The court calls Miss Mary Alice Brandon Cullen to the stand." He said. Alice, smiling, stood and skipped to the stand where she too swore in before the questioning began.

"Miss Cullen, you witnessed Mr. Newton abusing Miss Swan?"

"Yes."

"And can you tell me what happened?"

"Well, I had noticed before how Bella was cautious of Mike, so I heard them talking around the corner where I was at my locker, and I couldn't help but listen in. It sounded really bad, so I texted Emmett and Jasper just in case anything happened. As we were listening, we heard him hit her. We decided to step in and we got Bella and brought her to my dad."

"And then what happened?"

"Bella told her what Mike had done to her. It was easy to believe because of her injuries."

"And what were said injuries?"

"I'm not sure exactly, but I know they were bad and there was a lot of them."

"Thank you. Now, the court calls Dr. Carlisle Christopher Cullen to the stand." He said. Carlisle switched with Alice, and when everything was settled more questioning began. "Now, Doctor, can you tell the court of Bella's injuries?"

"When Isabella came to me for the first time and I examined her, she had a broken ankle, four broken ribs, a sprained wrist, multiple cuts and bruises covering practically every inch of her body, and I was also able to tell from her x-rays, that she had broken numerous other bones and received no medical attention."

"I see. And you believed her every word,"

"Yes I did. It was easy to tell from her injuries that she had in deed been physically abused."

"And what about the sexual abuse?"

"Well, there were numerous bruises in the shape of handprints on her inner thighs."

"And is there any photo evidence of said injuries?"

"Yes, here, this is a photo disc." Carlisle said handing the lawyer a flashdrive. Then, on a big screen, there were at least 30 pictures of me with my injuries, confirming everything Carlisle said. The whole audience gasped at the photos, including the judge and the entire jury.

"Thank you Doctor." My lawyer said. Carlisle nodded and sat down. "Now the court calls to the stand Officer Charlie Robert Swan." Charlie stood up from beside me and took his place at the stand.

"Now, Chief Swan, is it true that you were the one who arrested Mr. Newton?"

"Yeah."

"And can you tell the court about the arrest."

"Well, as soon as I found out about what Mike had done to my daughter, I immediately called in two backup officers and the three of us went to the Newton house."

"And what happened there?"

"I talked to his parents and they called him down. As soon as he saw the officers he became nervous, confirming his actions. I said to his parents what he had done and when they asked him if my words were true Mike nodded. I then said that I was going to arrest him and he ran. The other officers and I quickly caught up with him, and we put him in my cruiser, and then I escorted him to the station where he was arrested."

"Now, why did you never realize that something was going on between the two? How come you never noticed Bella's injuries?"

"I did actually. I would ask her constantly what happened to her and she would reply with answers like 'I fell.' Bella was always a clumsy person, and she normally would tell me the truth so I believed her and thought nothing of it."

"Thank you Charlie. You can go back now. The court calls one more witness to the stand. Mr. Michael Luke Newton- to the stand please." At the lawyer's words, Mike grunted and was escorted up to the stand by his two officers.

"Michael Newton- do you swear to tell the truth and only the truth?"

"I do." Mike said, smiling directly at me.

"So, Mike, let's get straight to the point. Is it true that you abused Miss Swan both physically and sexually?"

"No." he said. My heart stopped.

"He's lying!" Rose said as she jumped up from behind me. Everyone began talking and soon enough the judge pounded on her desk.

"Order! Order in the court!" she said. Everything then became dead silent again.

"Mr. Newton- you are aware that you are under oath and that if you fail to tell the truth you can be put under more charges if you are found guilty?"

"Yes." Mike sighed.

"Well then," my lawyer said. "Let's try again shall we? Did you do said things to Miss Swan?"

"Yes." Mike said. Everyone gasped. "She wanted it though! She practically begged in her hands and knees for sex and I just gave her what she wanted! It just got a little rough on the way!" I began crying at his words.

"Hmm, somehow I don't believe everything you are saying. I mean- look at Miss Swan, sitting here crying her eyes out. I don't think that she is quite the slutty type, excuse my language. But no matter, I'll just let the jury decide." My lawyer said as he sat back down at our front table. Everything was silent for a moment before the judge spoke.

"Has the jury decided or is more evidence needed?" she asked. The head jury member stood.

"Your honor, we have all agreed on the same decision."

"Which is?"

"The jury finds Mr. Michael Luke Newton guilty."

"Very well. Considering circumstances, I hereby sentence Mr. Michael Luke Newton to 15 years in prison, 2 years of community service, a year of house arrest, and he will be listed on America's sex offenders list. The court is now closed." At her words, I let out a huge sigh of relief.

"No!" Mike yelled as he was dragged away from the courtroom. I smiled as the door closed behind him, hoping that that was the last time I would ever see him.

"Well Bella, you are now free to go live your life." Edward said as he pulled me into a tight hug.

"I have a question though?" I said.

"What love?"

"Can I be free to live my life with you?" I asked. He laughed.

"We'll see."

A/n: soo... Edward n bella are in love- but theres a catch- Edwards a vampire- so what'll happen? Will he tell her and let their love grow? ...? hmmm? Keep reading n fiind out! Now- REVIEW! (:

~rose