{THE MANCHESTERS MANSION}
Rolando looked back at his parents with tears in his eyes
“Mom I’m so sorry,” he said, tears rolling down his eye
Mrs. Manchester went forward, pulling him into a tight hug
“I don’t want to go,” he said sobbing
She broke the hug and cupped his face
“Go, son, with them you will be able to finish your studies and with their connection, you can finally go into space, your dream will finally come true,” she said, fighting back tears
Mr. Manchester went closer
“It’s okay, you’re still our child no matter what,” he said tapping his back
Rolando nodded
“I love you, Mom and Dad,” he said and sniffed
They waved at him and he turned around, walking over to the already waiting car, Mrs. Manchester burst into tears immediately after the car left and her husband pulled her closer
“My baby,” she muttered staring at the car
She was still sobbing when another car drove in and Justin came down from it, he didn’t even bother to greet them as he made his way into the house
“AHHH,” Justin screamed rushing outside
“No, I can’t leave here, my bathroom is bigger than this whole building,” he stormed off
*****
{DONOVAN’S MANSION* 12:21 MIDNIGHT}
Danica rolled from side to side, trying hard to sleep but sleep was far away from her
She stood and went into Donovan’s room, picking up the remote control she turned on the TV but Anna’s naked body came to view
She switched it off instantly
She suddenly felt tasty so she went down to get bottled water from the fridge, there she saw Anna speaking with someone on the phone
******
{NEXT DAY~ COURTROOM}
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you reached your verdict?” Judge Wilson asked
A lady in her 20s stood, she has a piece of paper in her hand
“yes your honor,” she replied gently
“in the first count of Attempted Murder in the first degree, how do you find the defendant Nathan Brooks?” Judge Wilson asked
“Not guilty your honor,” she replied
“What?” Alex nearly shouted out loud, she couldn’t believe it
“in the first count of Kidnap in the first degree how do you find the defendant?” he asked again
She was silent, everywhere was as silent as the graveyard as everyone awaits her answer
“guilty your honor,” she replied
“2 counts of assault in the second degree how do you find the defendant?” Judge Wilson asked again
“Guilty,” she added and sat back down
“No! I’m not guilty, if there is anyone guilty here then it should be Donovan, he’s a serial killer,” Nathan shouted
“Order,” Judge Wilson hit the gravel twice
Everywhere died down
“Mr. Nathan Brooks I find you guilty of kidnap in the first degree and assault, I hereby sentence you to 65 years imprisonment with hard labor, this is my judgment,” Judge Wilson hit the gravel once
“This case is dismissed, next case,” he added
“No, I’m not guilty, I’m Nathan Brooks and I can’t be guilty,” he shouted
Cops came forward and dragged him out of there
The Court announcer came forward
“This is the case of Mrs. Porter who was R@PED by her student 17 years old, Shaun Parker,” she announced
“How do you plead?” Judge Wilson asked
“Your honor the people request to withdraw the charges for the reason of mental defect,” Danica said standing on her feet
“Are you dropping the charges, Counselor?” Judge Wilson asked
“Yes your honor,” she replied, leaving both families in shock
“This case is dismissed, Next case,” Judge Wilson said hitting the gravel
Mrs porter walked over to Danica
“Thank you very much,” she said more in a whisper
“What is the meaning of this? He R@PED my wife and you’re just gonna let him walk free?” Mr. Porter asked, more like yelling
“You don’t raise your voice in the courtroom and Shaun doesn’t need jail, he needs hospital,” Danica replied
Mr. Porter stormed off, and his wife followed
*
{AN HOUR LATER }
Docket number 51035, people verse Donovan Cooper! 6 counts Murder in the second degree, 6 counts R@PE in the second degree, manslaughter, robbery, 17 counts Assault in the first degree and impersonating,” the court announcer read out loud
“How do you plead?” Judge Wilson asked
“Guilty your honor, we have a witness,” Samantha replied before Donovan could even open his mouth
“Call in your witness,” Judge Wilson said
Ashley who is at the back stood and walked over to them, Donovan’s eyes widened instantly
After saying the oath Samantha was the first to question her
“Ashley did you have any relationship with Mr. Cooper?” she asked
“No,”
“So how come you have s*x with him?” she added
“It isn’t s*x, he forced himself on me,” she started faking tears
“Do you at any point tell him to stop?” Samantha asked
“Yes, countless times but he said that if I talk he was gonna kill me,” she replied in a pitiful voice
Danica scoffed and rolled her eyes
“No further question your honor,” Samantha returned to her seat
Danica stood taking some files with her
“Ashley Douglas or Meghan Gregory, what should I call you?’ Danica asked, stopping right before her
Her eyes widened
“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she stuttered
“Ashley Douglas died on the 17 of August 2029 from a fall, she was confirmed to be pregnant and also Mr Cooper’s ex-girlfriend. You told the FBI that you were in a relationship with Mr Cooper and you were also Carrying his child, Is that correct?” Danica asked, reading from the file in her hand
“I.. em… I think is…I didn’t die, it was all fake news,” she stuttered
“You faked your own death? And right now you’re saying that you were R@PED by him, right?” Danica asked
Ashley tried to look at her lawyer but Danica blocked her view by stepping forward
“I went on a business trip,” she gulped nervously
Danica smirked, she dropped a picture on her desk while Alex help distribute the pictures to the members of the jury
“This is footage of you going into the orphanage and coming out with a baby…..”
“Objection,” Samantha objected
“Overruled,”
“This child was adopted at exactly 11:45 Am but you told the FBI that Mr Cooper is the father of this child, is that correct?” Danica asked and dropped the adoption files right before her
“Objection,”
“Overruled, answer the question,” Judge Wilson replied
“I .. mmm. No one told me that you’re gonna find out,” she lashed out
Danica ignored her statement
“Are you telling this Court that this child was adopted and not Mr. Cooper’s child as you claimed?” Danica added
Ashley lowered her head
“You already found out so yes!” she rolled her eyes
“You’re telling this Court that you lied about being Ashley? Lied about dying? Lied about Mr Cooper being the father of your child? Lied about him being your lover which you switch to R@PE?” Danica asked, turning to the grand jury
The grand jury were busy taking notes
“Objection leading…”
“Shut your d@mn mouth,” Judge Wilson suddenly snapped
“Answer the question, Miss,” he added
“Yes,” Mumbled, picking on her nails
“Do you know what happens when you lie under an oath in the court of law?” Danica added
“Objection irrelevant, move to strike,”
“So Ashley Douglas, you’re certain that your DNA will match that of Mr&Mrs Douglas, right? Cos they are here,”
“Okay! Okay! I’m not Ashley, gosh! No one told me that you’re gonna bomber me with questions, how much digging did you do? Gosh, what kind of a human being are you?” She suddenly screamed frustratedly
“I was paid, okay? I need the money,” she added instantly
“By who?”
“Three is three of them…….”
TBC ????
As e dey hot ???
