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Chapter 20 court Day

Ali's pov

the week went by so quick, and before I new it I was faced with the day that would hopefully change my life for the better. I don't exactly know what I'm more nervous about, Seeing my father? Facing my mum and Jason? Or, the fact that he may try and deny it and say it's my fault. I sat up on Em's bed with my back against the head rest looking at her. I had woken to Emily bringing me breakfast in bed, and while it was sweet of her food was the last thing on my mind. I wasn't sure I'd be able to keep it down. We sat in silence for a while and part of me was glad she didn't push me to talk but the other part was frustrated because her not talking meant that I had more time to stress out about court. I watched Emily get up off the bed and felt her kiss me on the head before wrapping herself in her dressing gown. "Babe i'm going to take a shower, when I'm done you can have one." "you need to get up, sitting in beds not going to help. I planed something for us before we go to keep you distracted." I smiled okay, are you going to tell me where we are going? "Nope that's a surprise" of course it is a say while rolling my eyes and making the bed. Emily smirked, "trust me you will love it"

When I came back from my shower Emily was dressed and ready waiting for me. I started going through my bag, all my clothes ending up on the floor in a huff. Nothing I have is appropriate. I sighed, Em this is ridiculous I have nothing to wear. I turn around to face her placing my hands on my hips. I felt my eye brows crease and watched as she walked over to me brushing the crease away with her thumb. "Ali, don't be so dramatic you know I think you look amazing in anything, but if you really can't find something I will help you." Emily sat down pulling out my black leather leggings. Hear, wear these we can drive past Aria's I'm sure she will have something you can borrow. just throw something else on for now. I nodded are your sure she wont mind? "Ali its fine, if I could I would be borrowing her clothes all the time, I'll text her and let her know we are coming.

Emily's pov

When we were in the car on the way to Aria's, Ali wouldn't stop asking where we were going Today. I laughed at how cute she looked when she tried to be annoyed at me, but I new she wouldn't be. When we got there Hanna was the one to open the door for me and I smiled. Hey Han, how are you this morning? I ask as we walk inside. "I'm great Em how are you two?" I'm fine I say and Ali just nodded yeah same with me. "Great well Aria's in her room she said to just send you up stairs, me and Em will be in the kitchen." I followed Hanna and as soon as she new Ali was gone she started talking again. "Ok so how is she really?" She questioned me and I laughed at how well we both new her. She's a mess, she's barley said anything all day, I tried to get her to eat but she barley touched her breakfast and I know she's nervous so when she had nothing to wear she almost lot it completely. Hanna nodded. "Well I'm sure Aria will fix that, she has enough clothes for all of us and thats saying something coming form me." I smiled yeah well I hope so I just want today to be as stress free as possible for her. Hanna smiled "I'm sure it will be Em." "what are you doing this morning?" Well I actually I brought her a gift the other day because today is like our 1 month together. "Aww Em that's cute does she know?" Not exactly, well I don't think she does because she hasn't said anything, I don't want her to feel bad she's had so much going on in her life I just wanted to do something she would enjoy at lest this morning. "Well I'm sure she will love whatever you have planed." Hanna and I continued our conversation in the kitchen for another 10 minutes before Aria and Alison came back down stairs. "Morning Em," my best friend greets me with a hug from behind.

When Ali stood next to me I was finally able to see what she was wearing. She had on the leather leggings I had picked out, a red top that I presume is Arias and a black blazer. I flashed Ali a warm smile and she laced our hands together. You ready to go Em? I'm dying to know where were going. Hanna laughed "enjoy your date". Han it's not a date were just hanging out as a couple. "So are you coming later?" Ali ask Hanna nervously as if the answer would be no. "Of course I am I wouldn't miss it for the world Ali." "You can bet the two of us will be there right Shorty?" Aria Rolls her eyes at Hanna's new favourite nick name for her. "Yeah me and Blondie wouldn't miss it." I watched a smile appear on her face for the first time today. "Thanks guys it means a lot" Ali says as she tugs on my hand in the direction of the door. "Ali you don't have to thank us, you would do the same for any of us" Hanna says and I start to wonder when she became so bright. "Just go have fun with your girlfriend and relax, we will see you there at 12." Hanna gave us a hug goodbye and Aria waved as they watched us leave.

A few minutes later I pulled up outside the school and Ali's reaction was hilarious. "Em what are we doing at the school? Its closed" she looks adorable when she's confused and I went along with it. I know babe but I want to show you something. The two of us got out of the car and walked through the school entrance before Ali asked again. "Em I know I'm meant to be the rebel one and all, but what happens if we get court babe?" Relax we wont ok trust me know one will even know we are here. I lead Ali around the back of the school to a stair case that lead to the roof top. When I got to the top I mad Ali close her eyes making sure things were set up, and once I was satisfied I let her open them.

"Omg Em you didn't?" I could here the excitement in her voice and it made me get butterflies in my stomach to see her so happy. I sat down on the rug which was surrounded by pillows and waited for her to join me. Of course I did, I wanted to do something special I say while unwrapping the box with 2 muffins in it and poring to cups of coffee. "your so sweet Em, honestly it wouldn't even matter where we were as long as I was with you I'd be happy." "Why are we here?" I smiled, well I wasn't going to tell you but since talking to Han I will. I turned slightly before grabbing a small box out of my bag and handing it to her. "Em what's this?" Just open it I say my heat beat increasing by the minute. Ali opens the box pulling out the silver bracelet I had brought her last week with her name engraved on it a E and a heart hanging off it. "Em it's beautiful" she says and I can tell she likes it by the tears that I can see in her eyes. I gently removed it from the box placing it around her wrist and brushing my thumb across it.

Today is kind of a month since we have been together and I wanted to get you something, where at the school because this is where we meet I say with a grin. As soon as I finish talking I felt Alison crash her lips on mine, causing me to lie down and my head to hit the pillows. I smiled into the kiss when I felt her deepen it. We broke for air and I felt Ali wrap her arm around my waist and rest her head on my chest. "Em I'm the worst girl friend ever, I can't believe I didn't know." Ali don't say that ok, you're not the worst you're the best. Besides we never really talked about when the date was going to be, I kind of just presumed that the night you asked me to Mona's party was when we like started being more then just friends. Ali moved her head slightly to look at me. "You should have told me, I would have got you something too." Babe its fine really don't feel bad today is about you, just being here right now is enough for me. If someone had told me a month ago that I would be dating you I would have said in your dreams. I pulled Ali closer to me placing a kiss to her head. "I love you Em so much, I'm sorry our day has to be spent in a court." Ali stop apologising, I love you too. Whatever happens today were in this together.

Ali pov

Pulling up out side of the court, with Veronica and Emily I had never been this nervous. Pam had followed us in her car with Hanna and Aria, I was told that family and friends would meet us there. When I got out of the car Emily offered me her hand and I grabbed it in the hope that it would calm me down. Veronica led us inside and we sat in the foyer waiting to be called in. Veronica? I questioned and she smiled at me. "yes honey?" Do you… um know if my mother or brother is coming? "Yes dear I believe so." I nodded unsure if that was a good or bad thing, but as I sat back down I saw the two of them enter and my eyes immediately locked on my mothers. She stood there frozen, and it felt like ages before I heard Emily whisper, "you should go talk to her I'm sure she just wants to know your okay. I'll stay right here." As I walked over to my mother I was unsure of the reaction I was going to get. Would she hate me for not telling her? Hate me for getting him arrested, better yet would she believe me? But as I reached her she wrapped me in a tight hug and she immediately stayed crying, which of course mad me tear up too. "Omg Alison honey I'm so glad you're ok" I'm fine mum I mumble feeling slightly guilty for not telling her sooner. "I wish I new, you have to believe me I didn't know ok I would never of let him touch you if I new" she let go of me to whip her eyes and I did the same. I know mum this isn't your fault ok, he forced me not to say anything. I say my words in a soft whisper. I looked over at Jason but he couldn't look at me. I reached out and placed my hand on his and was relieved when he held mine. I'm sorry to Alison if I wasn't so selfish and out of it all the time with my mates, maybe I would have know. I shook my head before hugging him tightly feeling his strong arms around my back. It's ok what maters is that I'm finally standing up for myself. I'm glade you both came I say before letting go of Jason to look at my mother.

"Have you been staying with your friend this whole time? She questioned me and I nodded. Yes, and mum she's really nice you will love her. I know this is not the time to tell you but where actually more then friends. I looked at Jason and he seamed a little shocked but my mother just smiled. "That's great honey, don't look so scared there is nothing you could say or do to make me stop loving you okay, beside I kind of already had a feeling you were into girls as well, I mean I am your mother." I half smiled letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding. "I would really like to meet her before we go in is that ok?" I look off in Emily's direction and she smiles, sure I'll be right back. When I reach Emily she immediately asked me if everything is ok and I was more then grateful for her concern, but explained that my mum just wants to meet her. I introduce Emily to my mom and my brother and the two of them thanked her for tacking such good care of me. Before we could continue our conversation we were interrupted as we got called in. Emily gives my hand one last squeeze and a kiss on the check before walking over to join Hanna, Aria and her mum, while me and Veronica sat down at the table. I quietly observe the room as a few more people entered and I couldn't help but notice a young girl around my age walk in with a man. I was pretty sure this was a private case there for only family or close friends were allowed in yet I had no idea who she was.

When the case started and my father entered the room in a orange jump suit and silver handcuff around his wrist I cringed automatically at the site of him but relaxed a little when veronica placed her hand over mine. He sat in a chair with 2 guards either side of him and his head was ducked, to avoid eye contact with people. This didn't bother me one bit, as the judge started off by reading my statement, before veronica took over. She pretty much explained my side of the situation for me and when I was told to sit in the chair I was told to answer questions. I was surprised I did ok, and was relieved the questions were not hard. When the judged found out that my dad was choosing to deny the fact that he had abused me, she asked for physical evidence and just like detective tanner had said my picture from the scan where shown on the screen above, outlining the injuries I had received. I felt myself weaken when I looking at it and I let a few tears escape my eyes. Seeing my mothers face when she realised the seriousness of the situation I had been in for 7 years broke my heart. I could hear her crying behind me and it only made me feel worse.

My attention however was then drawn back to the brunette that seemed to be staring at my father with a look of anger and I couldn't figure out who she was. Why had I never see her before? Why does she seam like she knows my father? When the judge gave my father another chance to plead guilty to the charges of assaulting his daughter the brunettes eyes widen with shock as if she didn't know I was related to him. when she looked in my direction I looked away, but couldn't help but feel like she was also looking at veronica. Does she know who she is? By the end of the court case my father finally admitted to child abuse but was still later sentenced to 15 years in jail, and not one part of me felt sorry for him. I watched as he was lead out of the door, and just as he was leaving I saw his head life and him immediately look for me when our eyes met I swear I had never been so scared in my life. I wanted to run but I couldn't instead I just sat there and buried my face in my hands crying.

The judged end the case and the crowed started to leave. When I heard Veronicas voice. "Sweetie I will wait outside for you, I will give you a minute would you like me to send your mother in?" I shook my head no I can't face her right now could you get Emily. "Ok I will send her in." I sat there in the chair with my face still buried in my hands crying letting everything out, when I felt to arms wrap around me and I new instantly that it was her so I let my self go. Crying against her shoulder, Her soft hands ran through my hair as she whispered "I'm proud of you Ali, your going to be ok " and I smiled against her chest realising she was right. When I had calmed down I realised I didn't even know why I was crying I mean I should be happy he was getting what he deserves. I'm sorry I'm such a mess I say while looking at Em and she just smiles "hey, it's okay how about we get you out of here? being in this room any longer then necessary will not help." She stood up and the too of us hooked arms before walking outside.

When we were outside I caught a small glance at the brunette girl and the older man getting into a taxi leaving. I was dying to know who she was, so I told Emily to wait over with Aria and Hanna and that I just had to ask Veronica something. I walked over to see her. Veronica I was just wondering if you happen to know who the brunette girl and that older man were that were inside the court room today? I questioned but she didn't answer. I just don't know them, that's all I say and wait for her to give me a explanation but she doesn't. "Alison, I think that conversation should be had with me and your mother, tomorrow." "I can explain but I think it should be done in private." Normally I would have protested and demanded to know right now but honestly I didn't want to make a fuss, I was tired from today so I let it go. I'll meet you at mine tomorrow 9am? Thank you for all your help Veronica really I ow you a lot. "Your welcome Alison, you're a strong girl you should be proud of yourself enjoy the rest of your night."

Emily pov

When Ali and I arrived back at mine the two of us were completely drained but I agreed to go with her to stay at her place as she was dying to go back home, and practically begged me to go with her. I told her that her mum may have wanted her to herself but she wouldn't listen. My mum eventually dropped us off which gave her a change to meet Jessica and talk, and When we walked into Ali's room it was exactly like we had left it. she dragged me in the direction of her bed and I happily followed Her, The two of us curled up next to each other and pulling the blankets on top. I new she didn't want to talk so I let it go and instead placed a soft kiss to her lips before closing my eyes. "I love you Em" she whispers and I feel myself smiling. I love you too babe, gets some rest we can talk in the morning.

I'm so tired right now it's 11:50pm and I have to be up at 6 :( but the update was totally worth it :) will try have the next chapter up ASAP hope you all have a lovely day/or night guys xo