Bryce's P.O.V

I didn't know what to make of the morning I was having so far. It started off so well and now I was being escorted away by two police officers to god knows where. Principle Bolan trailed behind the three of us to find out what was going on and what they wanted with a student from the school

'May I ask where are you taking him' Principle Bolan enquired

'Please get back to the gymnasium sir' the male officer replied

'You are taking one of my students somewhere and being the guardian of all the students here I need to know'

'Like my colleague have said, can you please go back sir and we won't ask again' replied the female officer

'Clearly you are playing hardball on the situation, it leaves me no choice but to phone your parents Bryce'

'If you reach my father Mr Bolan then ask for my family's lawyer' I chimed in

'Is there any private rooms here that we can use for a while'

'Please take my office if that is any good to you officers'

Principal Bolan led the three of us to the quiet reception area and then into his office, the female officer closed the door behind her and took a seat in Mr Bolan's chair. I looked over my shoulder and saw him on the phone, it wouldn't be long before my folk calls in the cavalry to bail me out of questioning

'There's no need to be afraid of us Bryce or why we called you into this office' the male spoke

'I'm officer Ashley and this is my partner officer Malcolm' the female officer informed me

'I don't answer questions' I stated

'Your not under arrest nor this be a formal or informal interview. We just want to know your side of the story on some matter' Officer Malcolm exclaimed

'I'd prefer to wait till my lawyer is here'

'That's fine with us Mr Walker we can wait all day' officer Ashley sighed deeply, leaning back in the chair

I leaned back in my chair also and felt my phone vibrate inside of my jean pocket, retrieving my phone I had got a text message from my father, informing me not to say anything until our lawyer got to the school so he could handle the questions the two officers wanted to ask…..

Half an hour later the family lawyer entered the building and joined the three of us in Principle Bolan's office. Mr O'connor was smartly dressed in a sharp suit and placed his briefcase down besides him. He managed to get the officers to leave the room for a moment to give us some time to talk

'Nice to see you again Mr O'connor' I greeted

'Likewise Mr Walker' he replied glumly. 'What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?'

'You tell me Bradley. I got called away from my big presentation and now I need your help to deal with these two officers'

'Have you told them anything Bryce'

'I said I wanted my lawyer present before they do any questioning'

'That's good Bryce and your father said not to say anything to the police until we know what they have on you or want to know first'

'Is he talking to the chief of police right now'

'Speaking to him as we speak right now Bryce, just let me work my magic on these officer and you'll be out of here in a hour'

'I'm just worried they might have something on me' I admitted. 'There's a guy here digging up a lot of dirt on me and spreading it about, he's got his girlfriend and cousin in cohort to make these false accusations'

'What has been said about you Bryce that the police wanted to get involved?'

'The rumours being that I have raped some girls that attened school here'

'Well have you Bryce? Raped these young ladies'

'God no Bradley I could never do such a thing. The thought of someone doing that just makes me sick to my stomach' I informed him. 'I know jocks have a reputation but I'm not like that and you've known me since I was a little kid'

'I believe you Bryce and once I clear your name here, we'll go after the kid that's been spreading rumours about you'

'I knew I could rely on you Bradley. Go and call the officers back in I think we're ready now'

Bradley got up from his seat and went over to the door to inform the officers that we were ready for them. Officer Ashley and officer Malcolm reentered the room and took their seats on the other side of the desk, my lawyer readjusted his glasses and eyed up the two officers as we waited for a phone call to come through to them to stop the interview

'Now that you have your lawyer here present Mr Walker, are you more comfortable to speak to us' she spoke

'You don't have to answer that Bryce' Bradley replied for me

'Maybe we have started a little aggressive and on the wrong foot' Officer Malcolm interjected. 'You are not under arrest Bryce and this is just a informal chat'

'Ok so what do you want to know?' I asked

'We've had a couple or reports that came to us last week and we wanted to know your side of the story. There has been allegations of assault that you committed at two separate parties over the past summer'

'I don't really attend that many parties so you're gonna have to be specific about which one I attend'

'The one Jessica Davis threw at the start of the school year and a house party that you held in october'

'Jessica could have simply identified the wrong person and anyone could have accused Bryce since a party was held at his house and would make him a easy target for revenge' Bradley suggested

'You were positively identified Mr Walker' Officer Ashley informed me

'What gives you a reason to think that your client could be a target for revenge' she questioned

'I know I'm not well liked around here because of my family's wealth and reputation'

Mr O'connor quickly placed his hand on the top of my leg to draw my attention to him, he shot me a seething look to just shut up and hold back from answering openly. I recognised the look from all the practise my father put me though with our family lawyer

'The point is, kids get jealous here when you have something they don't' I explained

'And do you Mr Walker? Get jealous of others having something you don't' Officer Ashley exclaimed

'What is that supposed to mean' I questioned, raising a brow to the female officer

'You come from a family of wealth yet you seem to be lacking something from your life, the need to take something from another human being'

'I hate to intrude officer Ashley but you seem to know something that you are keeping from the both of us' Bradley spoke loudly

'I ain't got all day sweetheart so come out with it'

'Don't you dare address me as sweetheart Bryce, you can call me Mrs or Officer Ashley' she thundered. 'Two young ladies have made an allegation that you raped them this past summer and we're following up all leads'

'Since this is a serious matter my client won't be answering any more questions you might have until he has been charged and brought in for questioning for the alleged crimes'

'So can I go now Officer Ashley' I enquired

I needed to get out of here as soon as possible and burn the box of polaroids I have hidden away in the cubhouse in my private room, if both of the officers found the polaroids then they would do a search of the clubhouse and found a few private videos I have made there for my self pleasure

Officer Ashley looked over to her male partner and gave him a nod of the head, they clearly had something else in mind and this was just an elaborate ruse to see if I would incriminate myself to them. The two officers came to my side as Bradley and I got up out of the chairs to make a quick exit, Officer Malcolm turned me around and placed my arms behind my back; quickly and took some handcuff from his belt and placed them on my wrist

'Mr Walker you are under arrest on the suspicion of rape on two occounts' Officer Ashley stated. 'You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?'

'I do'

The school bell rang to alert the teachers that the first period had ended and I couldn't believe I'd been in here for over an hour. Being lead out of the office by Officer Ashley with her partner hands behind me so I didn't dash off, the hallways were littered with people on each side of the lockers; conversations come to a stop once they saw us walking down the middle of the halfway

Whispers were started and gossip was travelling fast as to why I was in handcuffs by the police, coming to the end of the corridor my gaze was locked with Mason who was standing with his girlfriend Jessica, Clay and Hannah. He flashed a quick wink at me before I motioned over to him

'Spread the rumours but we both know I'll be out on the streets by this evening'

'Not another word Bryce' Bradley proclaimed

A small crowd followed behind the four of us out into the courtyard in front of the school, I was shown into the back of the squad car when the rest of my friends reached the front of the crowd. I did not saying anything but my eyes locked with Justin, motioning him to the back of the school to clear out the clubhouse and get the polaroid box

Officer Ashley was chatting to Mrs Lynn about something before climbing into her squad car driving seat, she pulled the vehicle away from the side of the curb and down to the police station. Looking in the rear view mirror I saw my lawyer and my friends still standing there as the crowd started to disperse

I was hauled out of the back of the police car and shown into the station, the two officers never leaving my side whilst I was marched to the front desk. My mugshots were taken and fingerprints were done once I was booked in, after the normal police procedures were done I was put in a holding cell till it was time for questioning by the officers who brought me in

I just hope Justin or Scott have removed everything from the clubhouse before the police get a warrant to search the place for evidence. If I get out of here today the first thing I would be doing will be to place everything on an open fire so it was gone for good.

Being pulled out of my thoughts when the cell door opened and I was called to go to the interview room now, I saw Bradley again in the room and he was all alone waiting for me, he put his phone back down and into his suit jacket

'That was your father Bryce on the phone, he's had no luck with the chief of police in dropping your case from the officers'

'So what does that mean now then?'

'They clearly have something on you Bryce if they arrested you at the school and then brought you down here for further questioning'

'Can't you get me out of it? I answered what they wanted at the school'

'No can do Bryce you'll have to face their questions but don't worry I'll guide you through them'

'They are going to be more intense than the ones in the school office ain't they'

'Yes they are but I need you to be honest with me, I can't help you if you're not honest with me Bryce about these accusations. Did you rape those girls'

'I can not confirm or deny those allegations Bradley'

'Don't worry it's just the two of us in this room so you can tell me what really happened'

'Do you think I'm stupid enough to confess in this room, what's not to say they are recording us right now and hoping I slip up and tell you what really happened'

'Just play it by mouth and hopefully you'll come out unscathed by their questioning and no charges are pressed'

'Let's hope so for your sake Bradley if you want to be paid'

Mr O'connor left the room briefly to grab the officer's attention that we were ready for them to proceed. Officer Ashley and Officer Malcolm came into the interview room and closed the door behind them, informing me this interview was being recorded for future evidence should they or I might rely on it

'Do you know why you are here today Mr Walker' Officer Ashley stated

'I'm here with connection to the two separate rapes'

'That's right Mr Walker'

'May I just add for the audio that this is just allegations at the moment' Mr O'connor interjected

'Oh on the contrary Mr O'connor we've had two statements given to us'

'Like I said before to the both of you it's just rumours' I piped up

'This rumour story that your trying so desperately to hold onto won't stack against the physical evidence we have'

'What physical evidence?' I questioned

'The lab has managed to islote microscopic evidence of dna'

'With this evidence you say you have, what dna do you have to compare it against to make an analysis' Mr O'connor proclaimed, throwing doubt onto the tape for a jury to discuss

'We would need to take a sample from your client to make a comparison' Officer Malcolm informed us

'I won't be handing over any of my dna to you'

'Unless you can prove past probable doubt my client won't be submitting dna unless told to by a signed writ from a judge'

Officer Ashley and Malcolm concurred with each other before deciding to move onto another subject matter. I didn't know what else they might have up their sleeves to prove my guilt further into confessing

'Any further evidence you would like to put forward to us' Bradley exclaimed

'We have only got two statements and some forensic evidence to put forward to you' she stated

'So you got nothing substantial to charge me with' I grinned

'You've got a decision to make officer, do you charge my client or let him go without charge since you have nothing of any worth against him' Bradley coyed

'Oh don't worry Mr O'connor we will be continuing with our investigation and pressing charges against your client' Officer Ashley assured

'What's the point? You said so yourself Officer Ashley that you ain't got much evidence'

'That will be for a jury to decide Mr Walker'

'A few days in court doesn't bother me at all'

'Then you shouldn't have anything to worry about then should you Mr Walker'

'Only my reputation being smeared once again for a crime I didn't commit' I protested

'The truth will finally come out Mr Walker'

The interview was brought to an end and my life flashed before my very eyes. It all happened in a quick blur that I was charged with the two rapes, presented before a judge and had been set a bail, a few other terms and conditions were made to the bail and once paid I would be on house arrest till the start of my trial. I saw shown to a holding cell till my father arrived to pay my bail and take me home

A couple of minutes passed and Officer Ashley came up to my cell with a tray of food in her hands, she lid the tray into my small holding cell as I picked it up and placed it on the small bed

'I thought you might be hungry'

'Thanks for your concern' I replied. 'Why do you care so much about this case?'

'Because it's my job too and I believe what those two girls told me'

'I get that Officer Ashley but you went out of your way to get me into custody so quickly, why's that'

'Because I'm a victim of rape also. That's why I care so much in bringing in rapist like you to justice'

'It all finally makes sense now. You were already judge , jury and executioner before I even had the chance to properly defend myself' I stated, taking a sip of my water. 'So where is your rapist now then'

'He is the one that you call father Mr Walker'

'What!'

'Your father raped me at his christmas party when I first started working at his company straight out of college'

'That's not true' I stuttered, unsure what to make of it

'I fell pregnant with his child and he wanted me to get rid of it, he would make sure of it if I refused to his demands as your mother fell pregnant with you at the same time'

'Why should I believe a word you say'

'Believe what you want to believe Bryce but I know you'll ask your lawyer to check my background so see if I'm telling the truth'

'I don't really care about you at all, I'm just more concerned in getting out of here'

'I may have not had the same courage as the two girls to report my rape or keep my baby from being terminated but I'll be damn sure to see you convicted and your family pay for their crimes' she admitted. 'One way or another I'm coming for you, I'll see you around Bryce'

Officer Ashley left from the corridors of the holding cells to go back to her desk and work on the upcoming case to provide and prove evidence from me. Sitting back down on the bed I tucked into my tray of food since it must have past lunchtime already…..

I was finally allowed to leave the police station after my father showed up at one to pay my bail fee, being once reminded again of the terms of my bail when I had to sign some papers for my release.

Watching on from the car I saw my father and the lawyer conversing with each other about what would come next for me. A few minutes later my father entered the vehicle and drove the both of us home; the drive being utter silence all along the way

The Mercedes pulled up into the driveway as the automatic gates shut behind us to keep out any passing pedestrians, my father turned off the engine to the car as he turned his face towards me, clearly wanting to get something off his chest before going into the house

'Is it all truth what Bradley tells me Bryce?'

'That I've been charged with those two rapes'

'But did you do it'

'Yeah I did' I admitted shamelessly

'We will not speak of the matter further unless Bradley is here to discuss the court case in detail'

'To ashamed to look me in the eye and say that'

'I don't know what you mean'

'There was one police officer down at the station that knew you so well, she told me plenty of things that you have gotten up to in your past. So don't think of yourself so innocent in front of me'

'That bitch is probably the reason why I couldn't get the chief of police to intervene and stop the interview'

'She's told me that she is coming for me and wants to make our family pay for what we have done'

'I'll phone Bradley first thing tomorrow and arrange from him to get some extra help on this case, we don't know what else the defence might have up their sleeve'

Getting out of the Mercedes with my father we entered the large house and found some travel suitcases by the side of the open staircase. My mother coming out of the living room with a few personal belongings being placed in a small bag, I was confused with what was going on with her as she doesn't even know what has happened

'What are you doing mom?' I asked, trying to gain her attention

'Just packing some things up'

'Nora just stop will you and answer the boy properly' dad interjected, coming up to his wife and placing his hands on top of her arms to stop her

'I just told him what I am doing Barry, I'm packing mine and Alice's belongings up and we're moving out of her once she gets back from school'

'And going where exactly?' I exclaimed angrily

'I'll be staying over at a friend's house till the trail is over and done with'

'How do you know about that Nora' dad enquired

'It's all over social media and my phone is blowing up with messages asking if it's true or not from our friends'

'So what, you believe them straight away without hearing your own flesh and blood out'

'I don't know what to believe but I know I shouldn't stay here with you son'

'If you leave now Nora then it looks like we have got something to hide to the rest of the world' dad reasoned

'So it that an omission of guilt Barry'

'I haven't' done anything mom, you're making me look guilty by walking out. Right now anyone watching us will be looking for any sign to prove I've done something so I'm asking you, please just stay' I admitted

My mother just rolled her eyes at me and left the foyer of the house to go to another room and think about her decisions to make that would be best for her and my sister. Dad reassured me he would get her to change her mind as he followed after my mom to talk some sense into her

Feeling my phone vibrate inside of my jean pocket I pulled it out and saw it was blowing up with messages as my username was tagged hundreds of times on social media. Opening up a message from Justin it was only just a picture

'What the fuck' I exclaimed