Author's Notes: This is the final chapter of Turnabout Obsession. Enjoy!
Chapter Ten: A New Beginning
[February 16, 9:20 AM, District Court Entrance]
"Amber!"
Trent came over towards his client, who was in the middle of talking to Edgeworth.
"Don't push yourself too hard. You don't need that wound opening up again." She pointed at his injured shoulder.
"I'm fine, love. This won't stop me from completing my duties."
The two of them laughed in unison, with Edgeworth chuckling slightly on the side.
"Anyways, Celebrity One wants to do a segment with you on the stalking event. I hope you don't mind, but I told them yes."
Amber glanced over at Franziska and Gumshoe helping the officers keep the paparazzi in line and at bay.
"We have hair and makeup people coming in a bit, and apparently, there's also a talk about Sixty Minutes."
"Are you sure this is a good idea, Trent?"
"Don't be so nervous, Amber. Talking about this is performing a public service. Stalking in a major issue in this country. It will definitely add to the inspiration you already bring to your fans."
His cell phone rang in his hand, cutting the conversation short, and he excused himself to take the call.
"Sounds like you're going to be busier than ever with this and the promotion of your new album," Edgeworth stated.
"Seems that way, but I don't mind, especially if it means bringing encouragement to my fans."
He noticed her getting lost in her thoughts.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I kind of wished things could have been more normal, especially when we met all those years ago. If not for Von Karma, this wouldn't have turned into an on off relationship," she replied.
"Maybe so, but regardless of what happened in the past, we're here now."
She nodded. "That is true."
"Speaking of which, where do we go from here?"
"I don't want this to end. Honestly, when I left Germany, it wasn't over for me. Guys threw themselves at me throughout the years, including a model I became friends with easily, but they couldn't make me feel the way you do.
"When I saw you the night I received that first threatening message, that feeling I thought was forever lost came back."
"Is that model the one you mentioned to me the other night? The one who claims he's the pretty one?"
"That's right. He does drive me crazy, but I wouldn't have it any other way."
Edgeworth chuckled. "I don't want this to end now that I have you back. I'm sure the media have their speculations put together from what they're already seeing."
"I'll clear all the fog when I do my interview. Celebrity One is getting an exclusive interview from me tonight at six. Make sure to tune in."
"Will do, love. I was going to gather with Phoenix and the others tonight anyway. This will work perfectly."
"Miles Edgeworth! We have to go!" Franziska called.
"Amber, we have to get going," Trent whispered in her ear.
She nodded. "I'll be right there. Anyways, I'll call you later when my schedule is finally free."
"I'm looking forward to it. I'll see you later, love."
Edgeworth then placed his hand on her shoulder, and Amber rested her cheek on top of his hand in an affectionate manner. After they exchanged smiles, Edgeworth took off to join Franziska and the others, and Amber couldn't help the smile that formed on her lips.
I guess this was fate after all, she thought.
[February 16, 6:00 PM, Wright & Co. Law Offices]
"Hurry up, guys! The show is about to start!" Maya announced as she sat down on the sofa with Pearl sitting next to her. Phoenix, Edgeworth, Franziska and Gumshoe also gathered around the couch, finding spots to sit and getting comfortable. Once everyone was in position, the show started airing with its opening theme.
"Hello everyone and welcome to Celebrity One! It's only here that we get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities from all over the world! I'm your host, Glenn Sullivan, and tonight, we have a special treat for you all!"
Pearl squealed in delight, and Maya wrapped her arm around her shoulders in a semi-hug.
"We'll see her soon, Pearly," she said, a hint of excitement in her tone.
"Our chosen celebrity for tonight captured our hearts with her debut album and continues to enrapture us today. However, she's had one hell of a ride with not only the promotion of her latest album, but also being trailed by an obsessed stalker. Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a warm welcome to Miss Amber Brooks!"
Another squeal escaped Pearl's lips as Amber stepped out from backstage and waved to everyone in the audience with a huge smile on her face. Her chosen attire consisted of a black off-the-shoulder top, a simple pair of jeans and silver heels. She then shook Glenn's hand and sat down in the chair across from him.
"A pleasure to have you here, Amber."
"The pleasure is all mine, Glenn. It's great to be here. Any questions you have, I'm willing to answer."
"She's truly a sight to behold," Edgeworth stated.
"Agreed, sir." Gumshoe rubbed the back of his head.
"To start off, can we get a summary of what happened while you were being stalked?"
Amber responded with a nod.
"It started with her sending me a threatening note after the murder of Jessa Miller, and it escalated to the point where I had to be put into protective custody. She did get past security at my home and threatened me, but I had the help of Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth and she was taken down before she had a chance to hurt me."
"I see. Speaking of Mr. Edgeworth, there's a lot of speculation flying around involving the two of you."
"And I would like to clear that up for all of you. We are in a relationship."
Her revelation shocked Glenn and the audience.
"I bet everyone else that's watching at home are in shock too," Franziska stated, stealing a quick glance from Edgeworth, whose face started flushing a slight shade of red.
"It goes back about eight years ago before he became a prosecutor. He was nineteen and I was sixteen when we first met in Germany."
The blush on Edgeworth's cheeks darkened to a deeper shade of red as she went on to explain their story.
"Mr. Edgeworth, you're blushing!" Pearl exclaimed, taking notice of the prosecutor.
"That's what happens to a person when they're in love, Pearly," Maya stated.
Phoenix and Gumshoe patted him on the shoulder.
Franziska chuckled. "It has been a while since I've seen my little brother this embarrassed. Now that Amber is back, I'll be able to see that more often."
Edgeworth shot a glare at his sister, his face flushed to the color of a tomato.
"You two have a lot of catching up to do once she's done with her interview. Make the most of the time you have with her since you're both busy bees with your careers," Phoenix suggested.
"I intend to, Wright. Eight years is a lot of time to catch up on."
[February 16, 8:30 PM, Edgeworth Mansion]
He was lying in his king-sized bed, typing away at the laptop on his lap. He was cladded in a simple pair of pajama pants, his muscular physique visible. When he heard his bathroom door creak, Edgeworth looked up to see Amber emerging, dressed in a silk, cream-colored camisole nightgown.
"Still working at this hour?" she asked.
"Just putting in some finishing touches on this case I'm working on. It's finally done," he replied, shutting his laptop and setting it on the side desk.
With a small smile, she made her way over to the bed, lying down next to him and proceeding to caress his bare chest. He breathed out a sigh; only she could make him turn to jelly in seconds, and it only took one simple gesture from her.
"We have a lot of catching up to do, love," she stated, her gaze focusing on his face.
He turned to look at her. "I know, and we have to make the most of the time we have since we only have tonight and early morning together."
"How should we start?"
He then rolled over so that he was on top of her and planted a soft, gentle kiss on her neck. She let out a small moan, her hand finding the back of his head as his hand found her shoulder, pushing the strap of her nightgown down her arm.
"I'm content with doing this all night," she said in a husky tone.
He smirked against her skin and then looked up at her.
"If that's the case, then I hope this night never ends."
He sealed his lips against hers in a passionate kiss and it wasn't long before they became lost in each other.
End Notes: And that concludes Turnabout Obsession. I really had a blast writing it despite it taking me two years to complete it. Also, I am really happy to have completed a chapter story in my lifetime. In my years of writing, I have written so many stories only to never finish them and thus, abandon them. So, it's really exciting for me to have reached this point. Besides the Criminal Minds inspiration, this story was also inspired by actual events that I went through three years ago with a former friend whom I've erased from my life and cut all ties with. Be careful who you trust, because the wrong people can pull the rug out from underneath you and not be sorry about it. True friends will always be there for you, no matter what occurs in their time.
As for where I go next, I have some ideas in mind for projects, but I'm focused primarily on a Persona 4 project thanks to my playing Persona 5 and attempting to finish it. I have an idea for a Persona 5 story in mind, but I want to wait until I finish the game first before I dive into it. I also have ideas for some one-shots and a flash fic project. So, based on all of that, I'll put together a game plan and then go from there. I hope you all enjoyed this story, and check back for the next update!