Summer Sky | L.T.

The court day was today. I hadn't heard anything from Louis and I tried to live with the fact that I had to move on. I had a lot on my plate right now, which was a good thing, as it commanded all my attention. I was sitting in the court bank waiting for the judge to arrive. Mike was sitting on the other side of the room, I could feel him stare at me but I wasn't giving in.

His mother had cursed at me when I walked passed her but my lawyer made me focus and stare straight ahead. The news was even involved, the local news that is because Mike was pretty rich so this was a big scandal for his family. I didn't worry that much though as the evidence was pretty big, so the stacks were really against him. I also had my medical report, which said I was pregnant and lost the baby. They also had the report of the day after, they exanimated me and discovered I was raped because there was a slight damage, which luckily healed.

Mike didn't know about this though, so I really was curious about his reactions to all of this. The only thing I was feeling a bit sad about was the fact that I was alone but that is what I wanted right? So I'd better suck it up and go through with this. 'All rise' and that's how it all began. Mike was called to the stands first and the way he responded to everything was plain insulting. He made it like it was my own fault and that I wanted it.

"Tell me Mr Smith why she had a damaged uterus the following day. I don't think she asked for that did she?" Mike became white but still claimed he didn't know what he was talking about. "I don't know what you're talking about but I didn't do anything against her will, she wanted us to tape her and to have sex with her." He was digging a deep hole for himself and he knew it. I could see him sweat, which he only did when he was nervous. This made me feel a bit better because I didn't really like the fact that my medical reports where going public like this.

"Did you know that miss Evens was pregnant?" That did it because he didn't know that. You could see the shock on his face and even a bit of shame. He locked his eyes on mine and just sat there being dumb struck. "I take it from your silence that you didn't know that. She was exactly 12 weeks pregnant when she lost the baby, your baby to be exact. So you drugged her and raped her and even endangered her health by not using protection, care to explain why you would risk someone life like that and ultimately the life of what could've been your daughter or son?" Mike opened his mouth to say something but he closed it again. He had no words. I quickly looked at the jury and they had seen enough.

My lawyer was looking smug because he knew he had Mike exactly where we wanted him. "I have no further questions, your honor." My lawyer took a seat next to me and came closer so I could hear him. "We have already won, we only need to wait for the jury to decide on his punishment." I was a bit confused, as they didn't even hear me yet. "But don't they want to ask me questions?" He nodded and that's when they called me to the stand, I had to swear on the bible to tell the truth and nothing but the truth, which I did and Mike's lawyer began his question, with random things to establish what I was to Mike.

I told them I was his ex-girlfriend and he asked me about my sexual status before that night, which I answered honestly. "So miss Evens, you were in a 2 year relationship with Mr Smith before that night?"

"Yes I was, why?" I asked confused "And you never had sex or anything close to it?" still not completely sure where he was going with this I nodded. "But you did kiss and touch each other?" God this was so embarrassing.

"We did kiss but we never went further then kissing." I was sure about this, yes I did sit on his lap but I did nothing else then just sit and kiss him, so I still didn't know where he was going and I was getting more frustrated by the minute. "Mr. Lewis, please get to the point." The judge was also losing his patience. "I'm sorry your honour, I was just trying to." he cut him off and told him to continue. "So miss Evens you never thought that maybe you provoked him in those 2 years and that maybe he really thought you wanted him?"

My mouth fell open with a pop. What was he even saying? Did he really suggest that I had provoked? And what if I did, did that justify the fact that he let 5 other guys having their "fun" with me? "Maybe he should've waited with asking me this till I was sober and not heavily sedated by his hands and I'm sorry but if I really thought that wouldn't I have given him what he wanted earlier?" I threw this question in front of his feet and I could see that he didn't know how to respond to that.

"You still didn't stop him that night did you?" Who was this guy and how did he come up with those questions? "I couldn't stop him because he had drugged me with roofies, I didn't even know my own name, so in what world is it justified to have sex with someone who isn't conscious to begin with?"

"I have no further question your honor." I was stunned by his question but I know I stood my ground when I took a quick glance at the jury. The judge dismissed me. "The jury will now retire to deliberate" after this the judge went back to his office, giving us some time to recuperate. A trial was exhausting and I couldn't wait to get back home but that would only happen if the jury would come to terms quickly. This did give me some time to take some fresh air.

I excused myself and within seconds I was standing outside. I took a deep breath and sat down on the stairs. It was really warm outside but it felt better then sitting inside, with Mike glaring at me and not only Mike but his entire family and friends. They all thought I was making it up and it was hard to defend myself against all those people even if I was telling the truth but I had to do this even if it only set an example for others. I couldn't wait to escape this town and start over in a new country. I knew that I wouldn't return to this town except to visit my dads grave once a year.

I looked at my phone, which contained a few messages from Marie and Lucian, they were wishing me good luck and I had to call them as soon as it was over. I quickly texted them back, that everything went okay so far. "Miss Evens, it's starting again." My lawyer told me softly so he didn't scare me but he did nonetheless.

I walked back in and took a seat at my booth not giving Mike the pleasure of looking at him. The judge was coming back, so we all rise and took our seats again. "The jury have deliberated and have come with a verdict." Now I was getting nervous because if they did believe Mike, I was screwed. He would be a free man again and I know he would kill me for sure. We waited patiently, well patiently, I tried to be patient but that was not an easy thing to do. My hands were sweating by now and I couldn't stop fidgeting. I wouldn't be surprised if I plucked through my shirt. "People of the jury please tell us your verdict?" The judge asked and I could hear my heart beat loudly in my chest. I know I must look really red in my face, this was only because I was anxious to hear the answer and internally I was praying.

"This court finds Mike Smith guilty for the rape and the drugging of Skylar Evens" I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding. It was finally over, the only thing that had to be established was how many time he had to serve. "Mr Smith, the jury finds you guilty of raping and drugging miss Evens by this you will get 10 years in jail and 2 years of house arrest, with no chance of getting released on good behavior." The judge put the hammer down and with that sound it was over.

Mike's mother let out a scream and everything happened at once. Mike's brother went in attack mode and actually grabbed my by my throat and I was so stunned and shocked that I didn't do anything at first but when me brains started to work again I knew exactly what I needed to do and without thinking I kneeled him in the balls, which made him let go off me and it gave security time to pull him away from me.

I coughed a few times and took a sip water before turning to my lawyer. Mike's family had their chance to sat goodbye to Mike before he was shipped to a jail and when they were removed from the court room, my Lawyer turned towards me and hugged me.

"Congratulations miss." I hugged him back because if he hadn't helped me the way he did, I wouldn't have come this far to begin with. "Thank you so much for everything." He patted my shoulder before clearing up the table in front of him. I know that this was my cue to leave and I couldn't get out fast enough. I was stopped by my dads colleagues though and when I looked to my right I immediately understood why this was necessary.

Mike's family was still standing in front of the courthouse. They were clearly waiting for me to come out but saw that it was hopeless to wait for me when the police encircled me. "We are bringing you home kiddo." I just nodded and got into my car. I got escorted home and one of the police cars stayed parked in front of my house. "Luke, you really don't have to stay here." I said before I walked to my door but he just shrugged. "We promised that we would take care of you and with Mike in jail, it's just not safe for you to be alone, so you just have to get used to us being here until you leave for England." He winked at me, which made me smile.
"Can I at least get you some coffee?" He nodded and smiled at me. "Yes please." I shook my head and walked back inside, getting coffee for the police officer.

After taking a long shower I finally plucked the courage to call Marie to tell her what happened and she screamed when she heard that I had won and that Mike was going to jail for at least 10 years. "I'm so happy for you Sky." She gushed and it made me smile because I really had missed her voice. "I'm just so proud of you. You have been so strong through all this and I know your father would be so proud of you." She said ending the conversation. I was crying because I really wanted a hug from my father right now but he wasn't here anymore.

Not long after that conversation, I got another call but this time it was from my real state agent. "Sky, we have sold your house for the exact price you asked." It was a good thing that I had already put everything in storage and boxes. The things I really wanted to take with me were already shipped to my house in Cambridge. I had found a small apartment that was near to the university.

"That's really good news, when do they want to move in? I can be out of the house in 2 weeks tops." I could practically see her beaming at me. "They want to move in right away as they are expecting a baby." That sounded good to me. "Great, just make sure they sign everything and then after they have paid I will be out." I told her and she thanked me and promised me to give me a ring tomorrow and hung up. This meant I was going to move rather quickly and I couldn't wait. I didn't bother going to bed, as I couldn't sleep anyway, I was sitting in my own private backyard with my phone in my hand. I know I said I wouldn't call him anymore but I just had to let him know about today.

I called him and I wasn't surprised when I went straight to voicemail. I waited for the peep and when it came I kept it as short as possible. 'Hi Louis, it's Sky again. I know I said I wouldn't bother you again and believe me I get the message but I just thought you wanted to know this. You know that thing I had to do, well that was about Mike and I just want to tell you that I won and well thank you. That's all I guess. I hope you are happy where ever you are, maybe we will see each other again some time. Bye Louis.' I hung up and closed my eyes and for the first time since Louis had left I fell into a peaceful slumber.

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