A/N: Thank you everyone for your reviews,follows, and favorites! I love you all! Sorry for taking so long to update I've been sick for the past couple of weeks and I finally went to the doctor this weekend and it turns out I've had strep throat for 3 weeks :(, The antibiotics the doctor gave me worked and I am doing better now, Anyway here is chapter 47 enjoy!
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Chapter 47: Freedom
"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth", the bailiff says as I take the witness stand.
"Yes", I say.
"You may sit take your seat", the judge says.
I sit down in the chair and Malchior walks up to the stand, "State your name please, for the record", he says.
"Kori Grayson", I say.
I hear coughing noises and look over at the defendant side and see Xavier choking on water.
"Grayson? "He says in shock and clenches his fists, "You married that—"
"Mr. Chang, I suggest you control your client", the judge says sternly.
"Yes your honor", Mr. Chang says and whispers something to Xavier and it seems to calm him down.
Malchior clears his throat and continues, "Can you explain your previous relationship with the defendant?" he says.
"He is my ex-boyfriend, we dated briefly in college", I say.
"And why did your relationship end?" Malchior asks.
"Because he is a jealous sociopath", I say.
"Objection! She is badgering the defendant!" Chang yells.
"I was just being honest", I say.
"Sustained, Mrs. Grayson, I suggest you use better word choice and refrain from name calling", the judge says and I frown.
"Fine", I mutter under my breath, "Xavier and I broke up because he was jealous that I was spending time with my ex boyfriend", I say.
"And how did the defendant react?" Malchior asks.
"He was furious; he stalked me, threatened me and destroyed my car and almost killed me", I say.
"You honor I would like to introduce evidence number 43", he says.
"Do you recognize these Mrs. Grayson?" Malchior asks.
"Yes those are the letters Xavier sent me and pictures of what he did to my car", I say.
Malchior passes the evidence to the jury, "Can you tell us what happened the night of your kidnapping?" he asks.
I gulp as my throat goes dry, I have been dreading retelling this story, "I was living my old dorm with my friend Donna when someone came behind me and knocked me out with chloroform, when I woke up I was in a dark warehouse tied to a chair", I say shuttering at the memory, "Xavier was standing over me, he told me he was mad at Richard for taking everything he loves away for him and that he wanted me and Richard to suffer", I say.
"What happened over the course of your kidnapping?" Malchior says.
I swallow and I feel as though a frog is in my throat and try to blink away my tears "I was beaten, tortured and starved", I say.
"Who were you assailants?" Malchior asks.
"Xavier Red and Kitten Moth", I say.
"Your honor I would like to introduce evidence number 22, these are very graphic photos of Miss Grayson's injuries", Malchior says.
I look down at my hands and refuse to look at the photos; I hear a number of gasp and mummers thought the court room.
I glance at the crowd and see Richard looking at me his expression unreadable but I can see a bit of helplessness and anger in his eyes.
The judge bangs his gavel to bring the court back to order.
"As you can see by these pictures and the testimony by the plaintiff, the defendant is a tortured my client with my without remorse", Malchior says.
"We will take a 15 minutes recess", the judge says.
I step down to the witness stand and move through the crowd and get outside the courtroom. I sit on the bench, I feel someone sit next to me, and I glance up and wrap my arms around Richard. He kisses my forehead.
"You ok", he asks.
"No", I say and look up at him, "That was awful", I say, "Reliving all those moments and details that I have tried to forget", I say.
"I know", he says, "You have no idea, how much I wanted to jump out of my seat and kiss all your pain away", he says.
I smile and kiss him, "I wish you could start know but I don't want to give the courthouse a show", I say and Richard laughs.
Malchior walks toward us and I feel Richard tense, "What that really necessary showing the jury those photos?" Richard asks.
"Yes", Malchior says, "those photos show what Xavier is capable of, it tarnishes the, 'Kitten made me do it' image the defense is trying to make", he says.
"You should have told us", Richard says, "Kori didn't need to see that", he says.
"You told me to do whatever it takes to get a conviction", Malchior says, "Now if you'll excuse me, I have a case to win", he says and picks up his briefcase and goes inside the courtroom.
Richard sighs and shakes his head, "Guess we better get back in there", he says and takes my hand.
Everyone takes their seats and I am called back to the witness stand by the defense.
I take my seat and walks over with a notepad in hand.
"So Miss Grayson", he says with disgust, "You said that you left your dorm room and that someone grabbed you, is that correct", he says.
"Yes", I say.
"So just to be clear, you didn't see the person who grabbed you", says.
"No, he grabbed me from behind", I say.
"I see, so how is it that you think my client", he says and points to Xavier, "Is the one who kidnapped you?" he asks.
"Because Xavier bragged about it multiple times when I was held captive", I say.
"I see", Mr. Change says, "And I believe Kitten Moth was involved in your kidnapping too", he says.
"Yes", I say. 'There trying to make Kitten seem like the leader'I think to myself.
"And that while you were captive she admitted to planning your kidnapping?" Mr. Chang says.
"Yes, but—"I protest but Mr. Chang interrupts me.
"SO!" Mr. Chang continues, "Kitten could have been the one who kidnapped you that night! My client is just an innocent victim under the influence of Kitten", he says.
"NO!" I yell, "It was Xavier!" I yell, "It was all Xavier! Kitten was just a pawn and the money of the operation! Xavier was the one who tortured, stalked, and kidnapped and drugged me! He will never stop! He needs to be locked up and rot in prison! He will never stop coming after me! I can't let me, my family, and my child live in fear with the chance of him trying to hurt me or anyone I care about!" I yell.
"Child?" Xavier says in disbelief, "That bastard got you pregnant!" he yells and leaps from his seat, "I'll kill him! ", he says and hops over the table and starts to get past the barrier to wear Richard is sitting, the court officers immediately rush over and restrain him, "I won't stop! I'll kidnap you both if I have too!" he says and kicks and screams as the court officers take him away, "You are mine Kori! Your always be mine! "He kicks and screams as the court officers take him away through the side doors.
I sit frozen in the witness stand shocked at what I just saw finally sub coming to what I've been holding back, I burst into tears.
Richard holds my hand as we wait outside the courtroom, after Xavier outburst the courtroom was chaos and I am afraid that the jury would declare a mistrial.
Malchior walks out of the courtroom and Richard and I immediately jump to our feet.
"Well?" Richard asks.
"Xavier has been found guilty of all charges", Malchior says, "Life without parole", he says.
"You did it Kori!" Richard yells.
I am still in shock over the news, "So it's finally over?" I ask.
Richard hugs me, "It's finally over, your safe now Kori", he says.
'Your finally safe', Richards words replay in my mind as hug him tighter feeling safer than I ever have.
We finally get home after a long day at the courthouse, I was so happy that Xavier was finally going to be locked up and wouldn't be able to hurt anyone ever again.
"Are you hungry?" Richard asks and goes to the kitchen, "I can make you anything you want", he says.
I walk toward the kitchen and wrap my arms around Richard's waist.
"Kori, are you ok?" he asks.
"I need you", I say and kiss him fiercely, I didn't know if it was the trial being over, my new feeling of safety or just pregnancy hormones but I need Richard now more than ever.
Richard kisses me back and we start tearing at each other's clothing and hoist me up on the counter.
"I need you too", he whispers as he makes love to me sending chills down my spine as I feel euphoric.
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