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The courthouse was a war zone and Theo was ready to unleash his operations.The air was electric and I could almost sense the change of tide after the revelation and argument towards the defendant’s side of the story – Theo’s defense counsel were now on their feet.Theo up to this trial had not shown he was under a lot of pressure but today when his lawyer rose to present his argument before the court, I saw the fight in him.Mr. Harrison was a big shot and lead attorney representing Theo. This he did and I saw him stand up from his seat, adjust his jacket with the air of a man who knows that he’s in control.He was about to trigger his plan that aimed at dismantling all that we had been keen on establishing.Nervously my stomach twisted and turned but somehow I managed to concentrate on the happening around me.This was the moment we had waited for – the moment when Theo would try to defame me and my allegations.“Your Honor,” said Mr. Harrison softly, but somehow with authority.“We
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The next day when the trial proceeded, I had some hope and at the same time, there was a certain level of concern in me.The mood or as you would call it the feeling of the people was turning against us and Theo could no longer sustain the charade that he was putting up.It was a moment that the defense team never wanted, as hard as they tried to cope with evidence and growing public sentiment.As attending the courtroom, it was clear that Theo was so frustrated most of the time. He was staring at the table his hands were making the beat of a frightened man.This new appearance indeed made the former confident man look like a hopeless man begging for an opportunity to stay alive.Hence, efforts to attempt to dismiss the accusations looked more and more futile and one could tell that the pressure was beginning to build.Another day was over and the judge banged his gavel as it was in the middle of a very intense court proceeding. I packed my belongings and slowly got up, feeling a sens
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Each piece of evidence was meticulously explained, and it became increasingly clear that Theo and his family had used their resources to manipulate the situation.The courtroom buzzed with a mix of reactions as the documents were displayed. I could see Theo’s face grow pale as he absorbed the weight of the evidence against him.His defense team was clearly on the defensive, scrambling to counter the mounting evidence.As the day progressed, I felt a surge of hope. The testimonies and evidence painted a compelling picture of the injustice I had suffered.However, despite this promising turn, I knew that the trial was far from over. The legal process was complex, and we still faced numerous challenges.That evening, as I left the courthouse, Kylo and Elena walked beside me, their expressions a mix of relief and determination.“You did great today,” said the gentle voice of Kylo who sounded genuinely impressed.“Thank you,” I said in an effort to keep my beating heart from jumping out of
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The atmosphere in the courtroom became more tense in anticipation of the final speeches.Every day in the trial had a test and drama in it, but this was the epitome of all that we had struggled for.I felt the burden of previous months on me and when the time came to prepare for the final statements, my pulse raced.Kylo sat beside me, his fingers interlocking with mine in a comforting manner. His support felt like a balm to my riled-up heart during that time.My lead attorney Elena was in the process of preparing her closing statements and I could read the desire in her eyes. This was it, what everyone had been building towards the conclusion; our final opportunity to plead and argue our defense to the court.This was the moment everyone had prepared for… as the judge walked into the room, and called everyone to stand up. Once seated, the proceedings resumed.Elena stood up, her demeanor calm and composed, but her eyes betrayed a fierce resolve. She approached the podium and began he
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It was the closure that I really liked when the courtroom was empty, and only I and the judge were left in the room. The trial was torture but this has finally come to an end and justice has been served for the wrongs done to me which was a victory for me.Kylo and I went out of the courtroom holding hands. It was good that we were free from the heavy trial, a new part of our life was set to begin. I eagerly anticipated starting my own life and having some quiet and calm after the recent events that occurred over several months.After the trial, it was important to think about how the whole process that led to this moment has been arranged.All along the fight for justice had not been a walk in the park, but with people by my side, the fight was much easier. There had been struggles, yes, but there had also been growth and determination within me.Standing outside the courthouse, I was finally starting to feel the freedom that I didn’t know I had been looking for. Truth won this time
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I was in the living room sipping a mug of herbal tea when I heard the doorbell sound.Everything was glowing with twilight in the early evening; the outside world appeared to have just finished raining.Kylo had excused himself for a moment; I didn’t mind at that point.The suddenness made me feel like finally had some time to reflect but without regret after everything that had happened before.The silence from within seemed unreal judging from what my life has been in months recently.I placed my cup down on the coffee table and opened the door only to find Cassandra standing there — it almost made my heart skip a beat!She seemed different somehow–tired maybe or even somewhat self-effacing if such an expression could be used for someone who was always full of herself as she used to be?A few months ago, I wouldn’t have imagined seeing her here again, especially not after the way things had ended between her and Kylo.“Varya,” she said, her voice soft and tentative.“Cassandra,” I r
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The very moment the door made noises like it was about to close, I had feelings that my mother had come. Being in the living room, I clenched my fists seeing her step into the room anxiously. She could hardly believe that she had taken a month-long vacation; a lot had transpired during her time away.My mind filled with the idea of what she would soon discover – the trial, the betrayals, the bitterness of the truth that did not stay hidden. I had been expecting this moment knowing the pain and the loss that was awaiting her.Of course, when she saw me, she stood still. There was fatigue in her facial expressions, especially her eyes, but the most profound emotion depicted on her face was anguish. She stared right at me as if I was a complete stranger and I knew it was because I had changed quite a lot in her absence.I got up from the couch and then felt a bit weak on my legs as I approached her. My voice seemed to be stagnant in my throat but I had to find the voice to speak.“Mom…”
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My head became hazy immediately. I felt as though I could float; all I heard were distant sounds from conversations going on around me, echoing like voices inside a tunnel.At that moment, my mother’s voice along with Kylo’s and Grandpa faded out completely with an abrupt wave of dizziness taking over my body.This made everything blurry until eventually, my surroundings darkened completely without making any sense at all.When I opened my eyes again all I noticed was a harsh smell of antiseptic that struck my nose instantly. There was also a soft beeping sound from some monitor there in the background.I blinked trying to get rid of foggy thoughts in my mind and then realized that I was in a hospital room. Pale walls, a bed with stiff sheets beneath me, and bright lights above assuredly confirmed this fact.“Varya?” Kylo’s voice was the first to break through the haze. He was sitting beside my bed, his eyes wide with concern.My mother was on the other side, holding my hand, her expr
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