"Mrs Freeman. Does your clients agree to an evaluation?The courtroom was silent.Ella watched as Mrs Freeman discussed with her clients."No. My clients do not agree to any such evaluation. They are both mentally and emotionally stable. It is just the pressure of this case that has shaken them up." Mrs Freeman finally replied."Well then , we will continue with our last witness." Mrs Sting excused Mr Edwards from the stand.As he entered the witness room he looked at Ella." It is remarkable. It's is no wonder that Brook and Bobby are confused and shaken up. I hope you are as bright as your sister Summer." Mr Edwards said before taking a seat.The last witness was Mrs Star, the principal of the Salt Rock high school. She held a very high position and opinion in the salt Rock community. Born and brought up here in Salt Rock, she never left the town. She was a straight A student and a motivational speaker.Mrs Star stood on the witness stand, she placed her hand on the holy bible and to
"Mrs Star. Please can you tell us, was it just a physical relationship or was it a sexual relationship?"Ella heard those words, she broke away from her father's embrace and stared at the screen.Everyone was on the edge of their chairs now, waiting for her answer.Whispers went around the room as people speculated.Ella held her breath. She knew the answer deep down in her heart but she refused to believe her own thoughts. She knew that he was always in the principals office. Sometimes he would tell her it was because of his bad grades, sometimes it was because he had football to discuss and sometimes there was no explanation.Her heart raced as she thought of all the times he deserted her in the last one and a half months. It was when he turned seventeen that her had started his episodes of awkwardness."Mrs Star. We are waiting for your answer.", Mrs Sting brought her back to the harsh reality.Her face was now a shade of dark red, almost purple. All eyes were glued on Mrs Star,"
"Mrs Star. Ignore him and continue your story!" Mrs Sting brought her back to her senses. Mrs Star was spiralling into her own world of pity but Mrs Sting had now brought her to the harsh reality. She needed to complete her story and try to save her face." I advised him to see the guidance councellor but he had refused. He said he wasn't comfortable with him and that he preferred talking to me. I had believed him. I did not intend on having an affair. I was just concerned at his grades dropping so suddenly and staying at that steady pace." Mrs Star looked around hoping to win her audience." Why did you believe him?" Mrs Sting prompted her."I believed him like any person would. Maybe I was too gullible." Mrs Star shrugged."And then what happened?" " After the third meeting, he touched me in an inappropriate manner. I should have stopped it but it felt so good. It was naughty and gave me an adrenaline rush. By the fifth visit I had given in to his kisses. Eventually it became a ful
" What occasion?" Mrs Freeman just had to ask.Mrs Star already knew that her reputation was now tainted. She might as well make the most of her time on the stand, after all it was both Brook's and Bobby's fault that she was up here in the first place. " Well. Bobby asked me to try something naughty and I did. He brought in Brook and we had a delightful time together in the office. I had never tried it before but I joined the teens who were still exploring their sexualities." Mrs Star stared at Brook and blew her a kiss.Immediately Brook shouted." She is lying.""Silence. You will have your turn to speak." The judge banged the gavel over and over until their ears rang."Mrs Star, you are under oath. Do you understand what you are saying? You are accusing these children of doing adulterous acts. Is this true and correct or are you harbouring hatred towards them?" Mrs Freeman asked if in a sincere yet judgemental tone." Yes. I understand. I have said all that was true and correct."
His heart pounded in his chest," Miss Summer Ray...........she was a good person........but......."Everyone in the room became silent when he said but, it looked like they all anticipated the worst."But I had never seen Miss Summer Ray in a councelling session. She was always so bubbly. I had known her history of her mother being a single parent and her father walking out but there was never a day that Summer Ray let it get to her. She was an A student. She took her work seriously. I don't know anything about her love life. I mean they are teenagers, she kept it private so even if she had trouble in that aspect of her life, no one would ever know. As far as I am concerned, Miss Summer Ray was a good kid that wasn't suicidal." Mr Boyle said in one breath."So you don't know about her love life. Do you think she was suicidal because of Mr Bobby Styles?" The judge asked. She couldn't help but be curious.Ella stared at the television, she couldn't believe her ears, they were accusing h
" That's a lie. I am no killer. Summer Ray is alive!" Broom stood up and pointed at Mr Boyles." You will regret this. I am no murderer. I have nothing to do with that b**** and her gone missing. She isn't dead. That isn't her in that grave. It is her mother! Sheila Ray! I had seen her face being ripped off by a wolf. I don't know how she damn got into a freezer but she did." Mrs Freeman grabbed Brook by the hand and tugged her back onto the chair.In the witness room, Ella grinned widely. Brook sounded like a crazy lunatic that said anything that came to her mouth. She knew she was telling the truth, but the truth sounded crazy."Miss Freeman. Please control your client." The judge requested.She looked at the time. It was already four o clock."Court adjourned until next Monday. It is set for final trail before the jury delivers their verdict. At this time the defendants will remain in police custody." The judge banged her gavel for the last time and left to her chambers.Everyone s
Ella looked around the restaurant, it was still busy and her mind was working on a plan to make Brook go nuts. She wanted her to atleast be in an asylum if not a jail cell. She knew that Brook's father , the captain, would make life easy for her. She would be living a good life, as if she was in a hotel.Ella wanted to just blurt out her idea but the journalists that sat in the restaurant had their ears, recorders and pens ready. Anything that they heard would be interpreted into something negative. Her father was the face of real estate in the town, if he received negative media, the town mayor could use the opportunity to milk him for more than it's worth."Are you ready to order?" The chinese girls with long, black straight hair asked with a wide smile.Ella picked up the menu and stared at its contents," what do you suggest?"She wasn't very familiar with the names."I would take the seared lobster tail with pepper and onion sauce." The girl suggested. Ella admired her hair," You
"Ella. Enough of this childishness."Patrick Ray sternly warned Ella before whispering," you are attracting media attention. Can't you see what he is doing?"Ella could not she what he was doing, she was drawn in by his smile and his sea blue eyes. There was something about him that made her want him more and more each time they crossed paths. She couldn't quite figure out if she was in love, lust or just plain infatuation with the person that just saved her weeks ago from a gargoyle or if they had a bond.Patrick clicked his fingers in front of her face which brought her back to the current reality.Officer Duke had left the restaurant yet she was still staring into that corner as if he was still there.She noticed a piece of paper on the table next to his empty glass and excused herself to the ladies room."I will come with you." Her mother offered but Ella hurriedly walked towards the ladies room. Passing by the bar, she picked up the piece of paper.Entering the stall, she opened t