Again, I don't know a lot about court, so just bear with me! So this is the last chapter before THE BABY!!! I'm actually so excited for the baby to finally come. Like it's been soo long. Haha I'm pumped, and you should too, cause it's gonna be an epically amazing chapter. But before the baby comes, this chapter must happen. So read. Enjoy. And REVIEW!
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Week 35-June 22
Bella's POV
Studying for exams is nearly impossible when your...rapist is about to be tried and possibly sent to jail. Not studying is not an option though because my marks are everything right now. Any chance I have at giving my child a good life comes from doing well in school and getting into a good university and getting a good job. I sighed loudly and rolled over. My first exam was tomorrow and I was so scared. Biology is my worst class, and if I don't do well, well, lets just say not doing well is not an option.
My door creaked open and I pulled my self up. Whenever I see Edward my insides get all warm and I can't help but feel happy. "Hi." I threw my textbook on the floor and patted the spot next to me. I don't know what it is about being pregnant, but lately all I can think about it sex. I've tried really hard not to say anything, because I know I can't be that attractive right now, but I think this is the longest I've gone without sex in a long time.
"Do you still find me attractive?" I asked him.
"Of course." He leaned over and kissed me and I was seriously ready to fuck him on the spot.
"Do you want to have sex?" May as well be direct...
"Is it okay...for the baby?"
"Yes. I googled it."
Edward laughed and then stood up and locked my bedroom door. We were home alone, but we didn't want to take any chances.
Edward was very careful of my belly as we undressed. He rubbed by stomach and pulled his hand away as she kicked. "I can never get used to that." He laughed.
"I love you." I said as I got close to him. "Like for real."
"I love you too Bella," He mocked my tone, "Like, for real."
"Don't make fun. Seriously, not a lot of guys would find this," I motioned at my swollen fat body, "Attractive. And the fact that you do says a lot."
"You'll always be beautiful in my eyes. You are the most gorgeous person ever." We moved up my bed and slipped under the covers. Fuck exams, fuck Kyle, fuck everything, as long as I have Edward everything will be okay.
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I stood up and handed in my last exam. This is it. I'm done! I'm finally done school. I felt like cheering when I walked out of the gym. Now I can finally just focus on getting ready for the baby. I thought of all of my friends back in Forks, and wondered if they ever thought of me. I'll have to go down there after I have the baby. I'm sure Ms Anderson would love to see her. And Laura. I slung my purse over my shoulder and made mental note to remember to go down to Forks in the fall. Esme picked me up outside and drove me to the doctors. Since I'm down to my last month I've been going every week. Apperantly when you're young you're more likely to go into early labour. My due date is July 27, but really it could be any time between now and then. I'm hoping for later though. I'm just not quite ready for her to come.
"How was the exam?" Esme asked as I got into the car.
"Great. I'll get my marks on Monday, but I think I did really well."
"Thats good. I'm so proud of you Bella, this school year has been rough, but you made it. You survived."
I nodded. I did, I did survive. And if I can survive being fifteen and pregnant, maybe I can survive been fifteen and a mom...
Going to the doctor used to freak me out, but now it's just routine. Nothing special anymore. "How are you feeling?" She asked me.
"Good. I'm feeling really good actually. She's moving around a lot, but I'm totally comfortable."
"Well, I'm happy to hear that. Everything seems good, and she seems to be doing great. I'd say maybe another month, at most. But at the rate shes growing, it could be even sooner. Are you all ready?"
I looked up at Esme who was standing next to me. I'm so grateful of how supportive she is, because I could never go through this alone. "Ready as I'll be, I guess."
"Alright, well take care and I'll see you next week."
I climbed off of the table and grabbed all of my stuff. "Next time we're here," I told Esme as we walked out, "Kyle will either be in jail, or he...won't."
Esme squeezed my hand tight, and I knew that no matter she would watch out for me.
Week 36-June 29
Rosalie's POV
Since I'm not in high school and I don't write exams my school goes right up until the end of June. Today was out last day of school, and tomorrow was the trial. I tried to stay out of it, but I can't help but feel nervous for Bella.
St Mary's is my save haven. The place I go to get away from everything at home. School is the one place I feel totally safe, but come summer, everything will change. We're not a religious family, and we never go to church. I'm scared that if I'm not in a safe environment like Mary's then I fall back into my old bitchy ways.
I cleaned out my locker silently and quickly, refusing to think about the coming months. In eight short weeks I'll be right back here, in the place where I belong.
"Have a good summer Rosalie!" Meghan Campbell in my math class gave me a hug. "I'll be praying for your sister and the baby, and the rest of your family."
"Thanks Meghan." If anyone else in family heard that they would laugh, but lately prayer is the only thing I feel like I can count on, and knowing that someone is praying for Bella and the baby makes me feel so much better.
I lugged my bag of stuff out to the car where mom was waiting. "How was your last day?" She asked.
"It was good. I'm going to really miss going to school over the summer."
Alice turned around from the front seat and looked at me, "Even your uniform?" I used to be the most fashion obsessed person, but lately I just don't have the energy to care.
"Yeah, I guess." Alice made a face and then turned forward again.
At home things were really quiet. Bella was with her lawyer getting ready for tomorrow, and I could tell that mom was stressed. I went up my room and knelt down next to my bed. Please God, make this right for Bella. She deserves a happy ending. And please keep my niece safe. Please never make her see the world the way Bella, Alice and I do. Please keep her sheltered and safe. Amen.
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The next morning I woke up to perfect silence. It was nearly nine o`clock, but the house was dead quiet. I rolled over out of bed, and padded over to the bathroom. I peeked into Alice's room and saw that she was still sleeping soundly. I turned on the shower, ready to start my day. I have no clue what's going to happen, but whatever does happen will change out family, that's for sure. For the better or worse though, I don't know.
By the time I was showered and dressed, the house was buzzing. Bella was freaking out that her blazer was too tight, Emmett and Jasper just kept getting in Esme's way, and she was yelling at them. I tired to stay invisible as I made myself something to eat. I know today is going to be hard, and I don't want to make it worse.
"Can we please go!" Bella screeched, "I want to be there early!" She was really snappy, but I figured that on a day like this, she's allowed to snap.
"Okay guys," Dad called, "Let's get going." He ushered out to the car, and we all went without being asked a second time.
Once we got to the courthouse mom dad and Bella disappeared somewhere, and the rest of us went into the courtroom and found empty seats.
"God," Alice moaned, "This is going to be such a long day."
"Suck it up Alice." Emmett said, "We're here for Bella, so don't whine." I sat up tall and poised with my head held high waiting for the trial to begin. Mom and fad finally came in and sat with us, and then Bella and her lawyer came in next, followed by Kyle and his lawyer. We all to stand up while the judge read off what Kyle was being charged with. I hate hearing that word...rape...it always brings me back to that horrible night. I can't help but wonder if that will ever be me up there. After mom and dad found out I was raped we went to the police, but there wasn't a lot anyone could do. There was no physical evidence left since I had already showered, and I didn't know his name and couldn't pick his picture out the yearbook. So now my case was on the back burner, probably doomed to never be solved.
"We call Isabella Cullen to the stand." Kyle's lawyer said. Bella stood up slowly and made her way over to the stand. She was sworn in and then she sat down.
"Bella, can you tell us exactly what happened on the night of October 20th?" None of us had heard the story before and hearing her recount everything in such detail made me sick. Alice was crying and Bella was crying and even Esme was crying.
"Why did you wait so long before coming forward?"
"I was afraid." Bella said. "I was scared that he would do something worse to me. And plus, I found out soon after that I was moving. I thought it would be easiest to put this all behind me."
"Bella, is it true that you slept with a number of men?"
"They weren't exactly men..." Bella said. "But yes, I guess it's true. But with everyone I consented, with Kyle I did not."
"Did you ask my client to stop?"
"Yes, and he didn't listen."
The lawyer turned to the judge, "No further questions your honor."
Bella's lawyer stood up. "Bella, would you pleas tell the jury exactly how what Kyle did has effected your life?"
"It's changed my life in every way. I can no longer to public school and go out with friends. Well, actually, I don't even have a lot of friends. Nobody wants to be pregnant with a pregnant teenager. It's made me afraid of people's motive, and I have a lot of trouble trusting people. Plus, the baby of course. My dream of going to college and having a career has been put on hold. Now I have to pay for day care and I can't live for me anymore. When you're fifteen you should be allowed to live for your self, you shouldn't have to live for a baby. My future used to seem so bright, but Kyle," I glared at him, "Took that away from me."
Kyle was next on the stand, and as expected, he tried to make Bella sound like the bad guy. I don't think it worked though. He seemed so cold, and Bella had victim written all over her. I wonder what I would look like up on the stand.
The jury filed out, and Esme led us into the lobby. "The jury has to make their decision. I'm going to stay here with Bella and Ms Grayson. Dad will take you guys for dinner though. I'll see you back here soon."
I followed everyone out to the car, wondering how long it would take. Poor Bella, I bet she is just freaking out right now. I can just see her sitting in the office pacing back and forth...
Bella POV
I paced in circles around one of the conference rooms. "How long will this take?" I asked for probably the millionth time. "I don't know if I can take it for much longer..."
Ms Grayson was sitting calmly at the table eating a salad. "I don't know Bella. Just sit down and relax. It's out of your hands now. Freaking out will only make you feel worse."
Esme walked into the room and I immediately rushed over to her. "Any news?"
"I brought you dinner. Just sit down and try to relax." How can they tell me to fucking relax? This is not a relaxing situation. I continued to pace for another ten minutes and then finally sat and ate. The minutes turned into hours, and before I knew it, three hours had passed. Carlisle had taken everyone home because there was no point in all of us staying here all night. Three hours turned into five hours. How hard is it to decide. I'm clearly the victim. He clearly deserves to go to jail. Finally, after five and half hours we were called back in.
One of the jurors handed the judge an envelope. I crossed my fingers and squeezed my eyes shut as he opened it. "In the case of Kyle Johanson versus Isabella Cullen, we find Kyle Johanson guilty of first degree rape." I stared crying out of happiness and I hugged swaying back and forth. Kyle was yelling, but I didn't care. "The defended has been sentenced to eight years, to be served in Arizona State Prison."
"Oh my God," I cried into Esme's shoulder. "I can't believe it." Next I hugged Ms Grayson, "Thank you so much. You have no idea how unbelievably much I appreciate everything you did for me. Thank you!"
"You are welcome Bella. I except to be sent a picture of your daughter."
"Of course, I'll even bring her to your office so you can meet her. Thank you so much!" I hugged her again, and the went back over to Esme. Words cannot even begin to describe how happy I am. For the first time in a while I could actually see things being okay.
Week 37-July 6
Bella POV
The baby is due in two weeks, and I'm freaking out. Esme's been taking me to the weird birthing classes, and I've been getting her room all ready. I just can't really believe that I'm going to have a...baby. It's so scary. I've been talking to my mom a lot lately. She actually has a lot of good advice, and I always hang up feeling a little bit better. I really want to ask to be here when the baby is born, but I don't know if that would be too weird. And I don't want to insult Esme.
Since school is all done, I pretty much just hang out at home. Alice is a this camp for troubled teens for five days and Rosalie is at...gag...church camp. She has been come to religious lately, it's actually scary. Jasper and Emmett are at sports camp, so it's Esme, Carlisle, Edward and me at home this week, and it's so nice. Edward and I pretty much together all day. Apperantly sex can induce early labor, but fuck it, I don't care. I have so much to celebrate right now that I don't even care.
"What are you thinking right now?" Edward asked. We were lying on my bed staring up at the ceiling.
"I'm thinking that this time next month I'll have a baby."
"And how does that make you feel?" He laughed.
"It makes me feel fucking scared."
"Language Bella." He laughed again. We had this deal that once the baby comes we'll get a swear jar, and every time someone swears they put a dollar in the swear jar, and all of the money will go to buy stuff for the baby.
"Sorry." I joked, "I'm scared...pantless."
"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" He asked.
"Why no, I don't believe you have. Why don't you show me."
"Bella, your baby shower is next week. You don't want to go into labor before that. It's apperantly a huge deal."
I sighed loudly. "Fine-uh. Can we watch a movie then?"
I love just being around Edward. He makes me feel like normal teenager who is head over heels in love. I can't help but smile around him.
And I am excited for my baby shower. Alice and Rosalie would be home, and I was inviting all of my school friends and Esme promised I would have a great time. And with Kyle sitting in some jail across the country I can't help but be totally happy. Maybe that'll change once the baby is here, but for right now everything is so...perfect. And I refuse to believe that it's too perfect.
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