GaLe Chapter 5
Halloween night everyone showered and celebrated with there own partners, Halloween was over and no one had to return to the house until April.
Levy drank soda as Gajeel and Lily took shots and chased with beers, they played games, talked, and did dares, but when they got drunk Levy laughed hard when they started brawling, joking, saying things they wouldn't ever say sober and even when they both danced and sang to Feliz Navidad they learned in 5th grade for their Christmas pageant.
Finally at 4 in the morning they both passed out, Levy took this opportunity to clean up so that they don't knock anything over and hurt themselves when they woke up with hangovers.
When Levy fell asleep she controlled her thoughts and only thought about anything related to the haunted house and the scene which helped to knock her out as well and she didn't wake up until her 2 loud roommates were being too loud while showering and taking care of their nasty hangovers.
They all shared final memories with each other and enjoyed each others company as they packed up what needed to be put away for safe keeping until April.
Levy said her good byes to Lily and he shook her hand and gave his well wishes as he mounted his jeep and went home. Levy said her goodbyes to the other members as everyone left for home.
Levy mounted Gajeels motorcycle and they took off, Levy already missed her team and her job she gently nuzzled into Gajeels back trying to fight off some close tears.
Levy was reluctant to say goodbye to her partner and friend but he wanted to get home, unpack, sleep off some more of his hangover.
"Take care Shorty." He said as he zoomed off toward his home.
Levy carried her suitcase to her apartment she had been staying at the house for a month because of the hours of operation during October so she had to sort her mail and do some grocery shopping.
However there was one thing she really needed to do but she was so not looking forward to it, she needed to get her nice professional clothes dry cleaned, her court date was in a week and her heart just ached because she would see her best friend and her EX again after such a long time.
Levy was glad to be back in her own bed her stomach had healed nicely thanks to Lily and her hip and shoulder felt better with each stretch instruction from Gajeel.
Thinking about her friends helped her to fall asleep but her memory was reminding her of what was on Saturday which she then turned over her dreams to pleasant memories then of the day of the wedding and the horror she felt when she was told that he wasn't coming.
3 in the morning she jolted awake breathing hard, tears were flowing, and her heart was pounding, she didn't fall asleep again and she couldn't for days.
Not even when her parents came to visit to see how fun working at the house was, she told them everything except the part about sharing a room with 2 bulky guys.
They were a bit worried about their daughter but the smile on her face was sign enough that she was okay. At least on the outside from what they could see.
Levy woke up Saturday morning she was actually able to black out in a dreamless sleep from staying awake for a long time.
She showered and dressed in her nice clothes, she wore a short black sleeveless dress, white detached sleeves, black ankle high boots, and a black headband in her blue hair.
Levy hadn't smiled in a week and today was going to practically destroy her heart; she thought to herself.
But Levy didn't know was that Fate had other plans for her, she grabbed her black purse she pulled over her head and it laid over her chest and hung over her hip.
From the bouquet of wilting Lilies on the dining table she grabbed the fake Lily with the black ribbon on it, she placed it in her purse and left her apartment making sure that it was locked.
She rode the bus to the square and saw it flooding with photographers she figured that everyone would find an interesting story in her case since her EX is famous and all.
Entered the Courthouse where she met with her lawyer and they went over the plan she was lucky that she found a good lawyer who would work pro bono especially if everything was planned out right.
They entered the courtroom and on the opposing side sat her EX, Lilly and her huge tummy.
They sat on their side and she could hear them talking and laughing, she distinctively heard her name being said and how much of a bitch she is about keeping the ring.
Levy breathed and sighed continuously until the judge came in she was an elderly woman.
"All rise for the honorable Judge Poluchka." Levy stood up flattening her dress as she did and the same as she sat.
"Addressing the case of world renowned Olympic Gold medalist, Jet Speed vs. Levy Mcgarden in ownership of an engagement ring. Ms. Mcgarden how do you plead your case?"
Levy rose again and spoke clearly and loudly, "Not guilty your honor"
"Thank you, you may be seated" Levy nodded her head and sat her nerves were a bit on edge as she tried to fight back her tears.
Jets Lawyer started about how long they dated the break up and how Levy kept the ring after the break up not mentioning the actual wedding.
Her lawyer took notes and spoke with Levy as they added to the plan, Jets Lawyer was done yelling at the jury and took his seat, it wasn't surprising that he chose a well-known high-class lawyer.
"Mr. Seed you may plead your clients case." Mr. Justine stood and spoke plainly and with great pride.
"With all due respect your honor, my client would like to plead her own case."
Jets Lawyer objected, "Objection your honor, Ms. Mcgarden does not have the qualifications to plead her own case and if she did then there would be no need for her lawyer."
"Be quiet Mr. Plant, I have had to deal with your continuous nonsensical objections for a long time so please keep your objections professional."
The judge nodded toward her and Levy rose from her seat she placed her purse on her table and began walking around looking toward the jury.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury I plead my case not guilty because of very few things one being something Mr. Speed and Mr. Plant did not mention the so called break up was actually on our wedding day I waited for 2 hours in my dress to be told that my groom had arrived and that we could start the ceremony, instead my mother and wedding planner came in saying that he wasn't coming."
"Objection your honor, speaking about the details of the wedding has nothing to do with the engagement ring."
"Sustained." She hit her gavel and continued. "Please continue Ms. Mcgarden."
"Thank you your honor, The so called break up that Mr. Plant spoke of was actually my fiancé leaving me at the alter because he had knocked up my maid of honor, so they ran away together." She headed to her purse and pulled out the fake Lily then continued.
"And quite honestly your honor Mr. Speed isn't being honest about the more then just the break up."
"Objection your honor…."
The judged pounded her Gavel in frustration.
"One more objection out of your Mr. Plant and I will have you Ejected from this courtroom, understood? Please continue, Ms. Mcgarden"
He scowled and sat back down, his clients were both looking scared as Levy continued pleading her case.
"Thank you, your honor. When I got the serve notice that I was being sued for the engagement ring I was confused it stated that I refused to give it back which was confusing because I couldn't recall when I was asked to return it." The courtroom gasped.
"The serve notice was the first time I had heard from my Ex-fiancé since before the wedding," She held up the fake lily. "I have here the lily he gave me and said that he would love me until it died. On it is the engagement ring."
A bailiff came around and took it as he handed it to the judge and she looked at it intently.
"Your honor, Ladies and gentlemen of the jury and audience. I plead not guilty because if Jet and Lilly had just plainly, calmly, and nicely asked for the ring back I would have gladly given it back. So that I could finely be rid of the heartbreak and betrayal I have to live through everyday because of the adultery sin those two had performed. Jet, Lilly you can have the ring I don't want it I wish you the best and no I don't want to be your child's Godmother when Jets first child was suppose to be mine in the first place and quite honestly how could you ask that of me when you stole my first love from me always trying to be better then me then throwing it back in my face."
By this point Levy's tears were flowing down her face sobbing as she talked until she couldn't anymore.
Mr. Justine stood up and guided his client back to her seat then gave her some tissues as she wiped her face, as he finished for her.
"Nothing more your honor." He bowed and sat next to his sobbing client.
The judge handed the Lily back to the bailiff and he placed it on the table of Jet who tenderly took it in his hands regretting everything he had done but also feeling the enraged aura coming from his bride who sat behind him.
"Well I think I have heard enough. Jury you are adjourned to make your decision. Lawyers do you have any objections?"
Mr. Justine politely shook his head and replied "No your honor." As Mr. Plant said
"Well I do I am not done pleading for my client." The judge easily yelled waving her gavel like a maniac.
"To bad I don't care what you got to say sit down or I'll throw you out."
Levy's sobs were calming down as she was trying to choke them down.
After 5 minutes the Jury returned and took their seats as the Judge stopped talking to the bailiff.
Levy was done crying and she had fixed her eyeliner as the Jury came in she put it away and her heart was pounding so loudly she worried that everyone in the courtroom could hear it.
"Jury, have you made your decision?"
The woman closest to her stood and said "We have your honor, we find Ms. Mcgarden not guilty." Sighs of relief could be heard all over the large courtroom
"I agree, Ms. Mcgarden you are free to go." She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding and spoke plainly and with a smile on her face.
"Thank you your honor, Jury"
"As for you 3 impudent excuses for human beings….."
Levy didn't want to stay because she wanted to be done with Jet, Lilly and their issues that they are about to deal with.
She said her thank yous and goodbyes to her lawyer and long time friend, now that was all to deal with was the press.
She took a deep breath as she opened the doors and she was then hounded with cameras and questions she tried to descend the stairs but they were in the way.
Her small body and short stature was no match for the photographers until a black shroud flung over her head and it was warm against her chilled skin and smelled familiar. She felt a strong-arm wrap around her shoulders as it leads her down the stairs.
She was picked up and shoved into a vehicle and the door was slammed shut the arm was no longer around her, slight fear became her so she peaked from under the shroud come to find it was a leather biker jacket.
She looked around and saw that she was in a car with tinted windows black leather seats and it smelled new.
The door on the passenger side door opened as a familiar bulky man got into the car his long wild black mane gave his identity away and the deep voice coming from the drivers seat gave his identity away as well.
They both looked at her as she smiled happy to see her friends again.
"We've come to liberate you." Gajeel said as he smiled largely and buckled himself in, Levy did the same and they slowly made their way out of the crowd.
Levy didn't care of how they knew where she was all she cared about was that she got to see them again.
After 2 miles Lily noticed that the same car had been following them since they left the courthouse.
"We've got company." Levy turned around and peaked she saw the photographers as they raced to try and keep up with them.
She turned around and said. "What do we do?"
Gajeel turned to her and replied "We have a plan." Then Levy's phone started to ring, she looked at the caller ID and wasn't much surprised that it was her mother.
"Hi mom." She answered
"Don't go home" She said quickly.
Levy got worried. "Why what's wrong?"
Gajeel and Lily both looked at her then at each other in concern.
"Paparazzi is showing your apartment complex on TV there are like a dozen of photographers waiting for you to come home."
"Okay well then I will stay at your place." She said nonchalantly.
"That's not a good idea either our house is also covered with photographers."
"But where am I suppose to go?" Her mother was silent as Gajeel interrupted.
"You can stay at my place shrimp I have a guest house you can use. I live out in the country"
Levy smiled in happiness that she wasn't going to alone for a while.
"Mom I have a friend I can stay with he lives out in the country and has a guest house I can use."
"Okay good and good. How did the hearing go?"
"I was found innocent, I got a really nice judge who silenced Jets lawyer every time he tried to object me." They both laughed as the guys snickered.
"Levy?" Gajeel started.
"Hold on mom."
"Here in a few minutes we will need to change vehicles and we will need to be quick otherwise the scumbags will catch us so wrap up the conversation quickly okay."
Levy nodded her head "Thank you. Okay Mom I'm going to have to let you go but I will call you tomorrow. Will do. I love you too. Bye."
She closed her phone and put it in her bag as she sat back suddenly Lily said.
"Hold on to your seats girls" he sped up like his tail was on fire then turned on a dirt road stirring up dust Levy held on for dear life as she looked behind them and couldn't see the other car no more.
After a few twists and turns they came to abrupt stop. Levy's head was spinning as the guys jumped out Lily opened the door for Levy and she got out quickly as well at least she tried.
She stumbled to the ground and faintly heard Gajeel saying. "Looks like to made her sick Lil." He picked her up and she felt him put her on his bike her shut her eyes trying to reclaim her equilibrium.
Gajeel took his place between her legs and started his bike she faintly heard the engine to Lily's jeep a bit further then them and then they drove off Levy held onto Gajeel like she had done so many times before as they continued down the dirt path then back onto the main road.
Lily's jeep and the paparazzi car was nowhere in sight.