Chapter 80
The court started with the state presenting its
case. The list of witnesses was almost my whole class and some people
who used to work for my father.
" Mr martins used to touch me inappropriately or spank me when no one was watching"
" oh he used to sext me every now and then. My boyfriend even threatened him but that didn't stop him"
I looked at Ria and all I could see was dejection. She was defeated.
" well I have to admit I undermined Lucy, damn this girl might send you to jail" my dad said sipping coffee during recess.
" guys I tried, OK. But I couldnt find my way. The only way out is to have Lucy disappear " my dad continued sipping his coffee like what he was saying was an easy thing.
" well it will come back to haunt us, we will be the number one suspects dad"
" not if she dies in an accident, then Amanda will chicken out without Lucy being her backbone "
" well as much as I feel defeated. We can't have that right now. Babe let's just have faith" my wife hugged me.
When we got back to court,it was Lucy's time as a witness. She went on and on about how I was a pervet during our time of marriage. She even told the court what Ria did trying to get her to drop the charges. She said I even put her up to it because I was manipulative and ruled as a dictator in my relationships.
The judge was a woman and from what I heard she hates rapist and usually give them longest jail term. I kept looking at her when all these witnesses were talking and I could see she hated me already.
The lawyer I hired was just useless. He was making the situation worse. I was starting to think Lucy paid him too.
The court was adjourned and we were meeting again on Thursday.
Wait....what?
Thursday was Adrian and aiden's birthday. We planned to have a family celebration that night and then a huge party with their friends on Saturday.
No...this wasn't happening. Thursday was the day I was gonna testify for my own defense and Amanda was also going to testify.
I could be taken to jail If found guilty and would then wait to hear my sentencing.
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When we got home the twins ran to us.
" mom, dad we have an idea for our birthday party next week." They both said in unison.
" we would love a Ben 10 theme"aiden shouted.
" no no no no no! Not again. Mom we can't have Ben 10 theme. Aiden we had a meeting about this" Adrian retorted.
" yes but you wanted spiderman. Gosh that is so 2000 and late. Mom try reasoning with your son, will you?."
" OK guys maybe you should go back to the drawing board and discuss these ideas. Dad is tired. He wants to rest " Ria tried taking them upstairs
" um no babe. I need to listen to this. Come tell me all about it guys." I said sitting on the couch. I wanted to spend as much time as I can with them.
They jumped on the couch as well.
" OK so we were thinking on using regular show as our theme but we thought it would be weird because Mordecai has the same name as yours dad" aiden giggled .
" well guys you love regular show. I think it would be a cool theme. Pops, will be the cake, one of you will wear Mordecai's costume while one of you will be Rigby."
" I want to be Mordecai " Adrian shouted.
" no. I was born first so I'm Mordecai " Aiden shouted.
" ya all can be Mordecai " I smiled going up the stairs. I wanted to take a shower then rest.
" babe are you OK? " Rianze sat next to me just after I was done taking a shower.
" I'm gonna miss my sons fifth birthday Ria. For the first time in my life I will miss their birthday" I couldn't help the tears coming out.
" oh Mordecai. We have to do something. You might not be found guilty " Ria was also crying.
" you know the chance of that happening is second to none, what do I tell them when they are all grown up. That I failed them? I brought this to myself. I had a beautiful woman next to me but I invited the devil in our lives" I said trying to remain strong.
" don't beat yourself up babe. We all make mistakes. No one is perfect and I mean no one. Have faith "
" but I can't stand the fact that I'm might miss their birthday. Why can't they just move this whole thing to Monday. I don't wanna miss their birthday. I can't."
" what do you mean miss our birthday dad?" Adrian asked standing at the doorway.
" how long have you been standing there" his mom asked.
" long enough to hear that dad will rather go somewhere else than attend our birthday"
" Adrian it's not that " i got up and went to him.
" don't touch me" he moved a step back.
" you promised to be there for us no matter what dad. You promised to attend our birthdays, soccer matches, graduations or whatever. That was last year if it doesn't ring a bell. Last year on our birthday , you promised." Adrian was crying.
" baby, it is not...." Ria didn't finish her sentence because Adrian ran down the stairs. She ran after him.
I wanted to go talk to him but I would just be making things worse.
The moment when your kids start to despise you is the moment you realised that you have failed as a father.