I'm back with the third to the last chapter and I feel that I really have nothing more to add. Pretty much we all know what's gonna happen to Wade, but it's also cool to keep you in suspense on what's going on. I really wanna thank you all for keeping up with this story. I can't believe this is coming to an end. However, I have a new story out called 'Tug of War' and I want you to go and check it out. My paring is something that never really happened before, so I hope you like it. Furthermore, Rock looked so gorgeous! I still love him so much.
One more thing, I will be focusing more on Jalen's pregnancy as the story comes to an end.
And, I don't have a lot of knowledge about medical history, so I've taken some creative liberty here. Bare with me.
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Texas Supreme Court
Houston, Texas
January 13, 2011
"The People Call John Felix Anthony Cena to the stand," Nicole said, getting right into it.
Sighing deeply, he leaned over and kissed Jalen on her forehead, squeezed her hand gently and then he let her hand go, got up and headed towards the bench. He kept looking over his shoulder to look at her and he made it a point to wink at her. Jalen nodded her head slowly; letting him know that she was okay and that Kylie was sitting right next to her, holding her hand and making sure that nothing went wrong. The last thing they need is Jalen getting an anxiety attack over Wade still obsessing with her.
After being sworn in, John sat down on the witness stand; never taking his sparkling blue orbs off of Jalen, who kept looking right back at him.
"Mr. Cena, how would you describe your relationship with the defendant?" Nicole asked.
He cleared his throat. "We were co-workers. We were never friends."
"How you would describe your relationship with Jalen Harrington?"
"She and I are co-workers. We were also friends. Now, I'm proud to call her my girlfriend," John answered, smiling.
Jalen smiled and even blushed because John declared she was his girlfriend in front of the entire courtroom. It made her feel good knowing that she was loved, wanted and cherished by someone who stood by her when times got rough. And, believe me, times really got rough for her.
"When did you learn of the abuse Ms. Harrington suffered at the hands of the defendant?" Nicole asked.
"Objection! Relevance," Simon shouted.
"They all worked together, your honor. Word of mouth is everything," Nicole countered.
"Overruled," Judge Lee announced.
"Jalen started acting differently. I couldn't put my finger on it, but I knew something was wrong. Things got even more complicated when Nexus invaded the WWE. I'd seen her hiding from the group; not wanting to be seen by anyone. I had a feeling Wade had done something to her, but I didn't grasp the whole situation until I found her laying on the floor in the locker room," John explained.
"Did she tell you what happened?" Nicole asked, clasping her hands together.
"No. Not at first. She was scared to tell anyone about what she's been through; mainly because she was convinced no one would believe her and she was being threatened. She didn't tell me anything until about a month later. That's when I finally knew what was going on," John replied.
"Ms. Harrington also told you about her family. Isn't it true that you had a hand in rescuing her mother, Kylie Lynne Harrington?" Nicole asked, pointing her finger at Kylie to prove her point.
"Yes. Kylie was kidnapped by an ex-boyfriend, who claimed to be Jalen's father. As it turned out, he wasn't. He had a gun and was about to pull the trigger when I stepped in and put a stop to it. Needless to say, he's no longer a threat to them," John said, smiling at the two ladies.
"Thank you, Mr. Cena. No further questions," Nicole said as she turned on her heel and headed back to her table, just as Simon stood up.
"Now, Mr. Cena, isn't it true that you were in a relationship at the time of Ms. Harrington's ordeal?" he asked, getting right to the point.
John shook his head. "No. I wasn't in a relationship. The last relationship I was in was way before I started working in WWE."
"I see. And isn't it true that you were attacked by the Nexus when they first arrived?" Simon asked, pressing the issue further.
"Yes, I was. And, FYI, I wasn't the only one who was attacked. They were so vicious that they even attacked the divas. In fact, Wade attacked them because, in his mind, they all reminded him of Jalen," John said, which pissed Simon and Wade off.
"Mr. Cena, may I remind you that you're under oath?" Simon warned, his face turning red.
"I'm telling the truth, counselor. And you need to cool your jets and watch who you're talking to. Let's not forget who's on trial here," John countered, which caused Jalen to snicker quietly.
"Anyway, did you overhear the defendant making threats?" Simon asked, trying to get his anger under control; although it was very hard because he was fighting a losing battle. He couldn't let Wade down.
"Yeah. He told his former cohorts to find me and bring me to him, no matter what. He also told them that he intends to keep teaching Jalen a lesson. She finally told me everything about her family, how she met Wade, how he completely changed and how she was afraid to be even near him," John explained.
"Did she also tell you she's pregnant or did she say those things to gain sympathy?" Simon taunted.
"Objection! He's badgering the witness," Nicole shouted.
"Sustained. You're already treading on thin ice, counselor," Judge Lee warned.
"To answer your question, yes, she told me she was pregnant and she told me she's planning on keeping it; even if it means she's gonna be doing it by herself because Wade wanted her to get an abortion. He told her, in no uncertain terms, that a baby would dampen his career initially; but when he called her and realized that she was still pregnant, he apparently changed her mind," John said, huffing in anticipation.
"Isn't it true that you invited my client to your home on the night of January 4?" Simon pressed on.
"No, I didn't. He broke into my house and waited until one of us came downstairs. Jalen went downstairs to get a glass of water where he ambushed her and dragged her into the kitchen. I woke up and found her not sleeping next to me, so I knew something was wrong. I climbed out of bed, grabbed my gun, which, by the way, I'm licensed to have one and went downstairs. I found them in the kitchen; with Jalen sitting by the table and Wade standing behind her wielding a butcher's knife," John said, shivering at the thought of what could've happened to his girlfriend had he not been done something about it.
"You shot at my client, didn't you, Mr. Cena?" Simon asked, sneering at the blue eyed hunk.
"Twice, because he held the knife against Jalen's throat. He kept threatening to kill me so he could take her away. He wanted to be family with her and he couldn't handle the fact that I've done more for her than he has done. I told Jalen that Wade was bound to slip up, and that's exactly what he did," John said more calmly.
"How did my client 'slip up', Mr. Cena?" Simon asked, apprehension invading his body.
"I told him that I had friends who worked in the FBI. Furthermore, I told him that his partner, the man who helped him break out of jail was dead; he was killed in prison. Wade went ballistic and lunged at me. We ended up fighting on the floor while Jalen managed to call 911. She ran outside while Wade and were struggling for the gun. He managed to grab it and shoot at me; the bullet grazed my shoulder. He lunged at me again, but I managed to move out of the way. I managed to grab the gun just as he lunged at me one more time; I pulled the trigger and shot him three times. That's how I was able to subdue him," John explained, looking over at Jalen with a knowing smile on his face. She returned his smile and breathed a sigh of relief; knowing that he was still here and he was doing everything he can to make this right for her.
"And there's one more thing you should know. Wade has instilled fear not only in Jalen, but also in everyone else who works with me. His former cohorts were even scared of him after a while. Even after everything she's been through, Jalen's a strong woman. For her to have the courage to come here and tell her story, well, that makes her a remarkable woman in my book. I love her more than I could ever imagine," John declared with dignity.
"No further questions," Simon sighed as he turned on his heel and headed back at the defense's table.
"Redirect, your honor?" Nicole asked, for which Lee nodded.
"Mr. Cena, in your estimation, how many times did you find Ms. Harrington unconscious on the floor?" she asked right away.
"Twice. The first time was when I was on my way out of the building when the door to Nexus' locker room was wide open. I went inside and found her unconscious, so I picked her up in my arms and took her to the hospital," he said, his voice cracking because he still couldn't get the image of Jalen lying on the floor out of his mind.
"And the second time you found her on the floor?" Nicole asked.
"The second time was after the show as well. I was on my way to my locker room when the door was wide open again. I went inside and found her unconscious again. This time, I found a bottle of anti-depressants next to her. She later told me she's been taking them because she was diagnosed clinical depressive. Jalen also admitted that she attempted to take her own life because of everything she's been through," John replied.
"Thank you, Mr. Cena. No further questions, your honor," Nicole said as she went back to her table.
"Mr. Cena, you may step down," Judge Lee announced.
John stepped down off the witness stand and headed back over to Jalen and Kylie. However, just as he was about to do it, Wade came out of nowhere and tackled the West Newbury native down on the floor. John quickly got his bearings and kicked Wade right in his face, causing the brooding Brit to go berserk. He'd never have the chance to retaliate because the bailiff and two security guards managed to subdue him.
John quickly got Jalen and Kylie out of the courtroom because he didn't want them to see Wade go insane, which he did by yelling and screaming at them. It was clear that after his testimony the Brit's fate was pretty much sealed. There's no way he could not be convicted.
"Are you okay?" Jalen asked when they stepped out into the hallway.
He wrapped his arms around her and planted a searing kiss on her forehead. "I'm fine. He just tackled me down on the floor. I managed to kick him before he could do anything else."
"I'm scared of what might happened when the verdict comes. What if he somehow get acquitted?" she asked, looking worried.
Kylie placed her hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Honey, you shouldn't worry so much. It's not good for the baby if you under stress all the time. And, if that does happen, he's still facing deportation. His work visa expired from the moment he got fired."
"I hope you're right, Mom. Because I can't stand the thought of Wade being out on the streets; tormenting me again," Jalen said as they began leaving the courthouse.
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Harrington residence
Houston, Texas
January 13, 2011
Sleeping soundly in John's arms, Jalen allowed rampant thoughts running through her head. Today was truly exhausting; not only physically, but mentally as well. Seeing Wade again brought back painful memories of their time together and just seeing him sitting at the defense's table, looking at her with his cold brown eyes made her scared as hell. She never want to relieve that image again, to be perfectly honest.
She was getting worried and has every reason to be scared. What could happened tomorrow or even next week could have a huge impact on everyone's lives. The outcome of the trial could change the lives of the people who were involved forever. If Wade wound up walking on the charges brought against him, it'll be consider the biggest slap in her face. The last thing she needs is someone playing a sick joke on her.
Snuggling close to John's side, a sigh of relief fell out of her mouth when he tightened his arms around her. She reached down between them and rubbed her pregnant belly; sighing with satisfaction when she felt the baby move. The only people who kept her going was her loving boyfriend, her mother and the fact that she's about to become one in about four and a half months. Just the thought of holding her baby in her arms made her excited and the reason she's looking forward to a new beginning.
Closing her eyes and allowing sleep to claim her once again, for the first time in her life, no nightmares invaded her mind.
And that proved to be a good thing.
Coming up in the next chapter: The verdict. Will Wade be found guilty or innocent? And, Jalen goes to her doctor appointment and gets a pleasant surprise! What is it? Stay tuned!
I'm crying because this story is really coming to an end!
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