Fan Fiction / Zoids Fan Fiction ❯ Unforgettable ❯ the trial begins ( Chapter 24 )

Fiona's hands twisted in her lap and she did what she could to smooth out the non-existent wrinkles in her skirt. To anyone in the area, it was pretty obvious that she was nervous and there probably wasn't one person who couldn't feel bad for her because of what she was about to do.

 

Van looked towards the woman in the seat next to him and gave her a weak smile. He reached over and took her hand in his. “I guess no amount of preparation can possibly get rid of your fears,” he said and she just nodded her head. “It'll be alright Fiona, we'll get through this,” he said giving her hand a tight squeeze.

 

“I know,” Fiona said trying to give him the best smile she could but it was laced with nervousness. She wished she'd never have to see Ethan ever again but now she had to be in really close proximity to him during the trial.

 

The two months seemed to pass far too quickly for Fiona. It was wonderful while it lasted. Van's family was there for a short time before they headed home. Van kept her time full after that. His family then came back a few days before the trial so that they could be there for her time of need.

 

The day of the trial finally came and all of Fiona's previous fears came rushing back to her. If Van wasn't there for her, she felt like she'd probably end up going crazy. “Thanks for being here Van,” she mumbled to him.

 

Van gave her shoulder a light squeeze. “Of course. Did you think I was just going to leave you when you needed me the most?” he asked with a playful grin on his face. He was happy when it earned him a small chuckle from Fiona. A frown never looked as good on Fiona as a smile did.

 

A few minutes later Karl came walking into the room holding a folder with Thomas following right behind him. A bright smile crossed his face when he saw Fiona but then frowned when he saw Van. He wasn't happy when he learned of their engagement. `Must've thought he actually had a chance with her before that,' Van thought with a chuckle.

 

Van himself wasn't happy when he learned that Thomas would be working as Karl's assistant in the case. It meant that Van would have to spend a bit of time around Thomas than he really felt like doing.

 

It was silent in the room as Karl walked across the office and took a seat behind the desk that Van and Fiona were sitting at. He let off a sigh while closing the folder. “It's time Fiona. Are you ready?” he asked and saw her slowly nod her head.

 

“It's going to be ok Miss. Fiona. We don't know the meaning of the word fail,” Thomas bragged as the four of them stood up and started to walk to the door. “Just know that I'll always be here is you need me,” he said trying to make himself look good for Fiona.

 

A meaningless laugh was all that came out of Fiona's mouth. She was now more nervous than ever. She felt Van grab her hand again and gave it a small squeeze. It was the most reassuring thing that she could get right then.

 

The hope that the trial would be over quickly was Fiona's biggest hope. Then she would be able to start planning out their wedding. They thought it would be best to wait until after the trial was over before they started to make any sort of plans. `The sooner this is over, the sooner we can get married,' she thought as a smile finally crossed her face. She just knew that one thought would be enough to get her through the trial in one piece.

 

They walked in a small group into the court room and took a seat. Fiona saw that Ethan wasn't there and was glad because she didn't want to see him anymore than she would have to during the trial.

 

A few minutes after that, another man walked into the courtroom. He was very businesslike and had a stern look on his face. His silvery hair was well groomed and his suit was spotless. He took the seat that was opposite of her and never even looked at her.

 

Shortly after that Ethan was escorted into the room by two guards. His face was also emotionless and a sneer appeared on it when he finally looked at Fiona. He took his seat next to his lawyer. He kept giving slight glances in Fiona's direction with that icy look in his eyes.

 

Fiona shuddered at the mere proximity between them. She just felt like bolting out of the courtroom right then but she knew that he would only do it again if she didn't go through with the trial. `Please let this end,' she mentally begged as her hands twisted in her lap.

 

Stealing a quick look behind her, she saw Van sitting as close to her as possible. She gave him a small smile which he returned. `Please let this end so that I can finally get married to Van,' she pleaded again as the room filled up with many people.

 

“All rise for the honorable judge Evans,” a man said as a middle-aged woman came walking into the room. She was medium height and had tired looking eyes but ones that obviously had a lot of experience to them. Those were stern though and looked between the defendant and the plaintiff with no difference.

 

The aging woman took a seat and put on a professional face. “The trial on the violent attacks is about to begin, how does the defendant plead?” The judge asked looking at some papers before she looked towards the defendants stand.

 

Ethan's lawyer looked at the judge seriously. “Not guilty your honor,” he said with no emotion to his voice. The judge nodded her head and everyone had a seat shortly afterwards.

 

“The plaintiff shall make your opening statement,” the judge said in a voice that seemed almost rehearsed. Fiona could only guess it was because she'd gone through so many cases like this before that it was all engraved into her mind.

 

Karl stood up and walked around the table and stood in front of the jury. “My client, Miss. Lynette, was only looking for one thing when she first started to date Mr. James. Something that I'm sure every woman looks for, someone to love and spend her life with,” Karl said before taking a short breath. “How exactly was she supposed to know how that relationship was supposed to turn out?”

 

Fiona cringed at what Karl was saying. She knew the truth; she only used him to escape the pain that she was feeling about knowing that Van was married and that she would never be able to have the chance to spend the rest of her life with the man that she truly loved.

 

“How was she supposed to know that he would suddenly get violent with her? She has had to suffer greatly because of his attempts at her and I wish that each of you would be able to find it in your best interests to find this man guilty and give this woman the peace of mind to know that she won't have to fear him suddenly showing up again,” Karl said before he returned to his seat.

 

Fiona couldn't help but hope that his word would come true. She really did want that peace of mind. To know that she could live happily with Van and start a family without having to worry that he would suddenly attack her again.

 

Karl took his seat and leaned over to Fiona and whispered something in her ear. “Tom Anderson is going to say some rather cruel things but just try and keep calm during it,” he said even though he warned her about it before. He just wanted it to remain fresh in her mind. He was glad when he saw Fiona nod her head.

 

Ethan's lawyer stood up and quietly walked towards the jury with a look of intense concentration. “My client is just a normal man like you and me. He prefers things simple. He thought he could have that for a while with Miss. Lynette. He merely found he was wrong when he found out the truth of her. An emotionally unstable woman,” he said and heard a growl come from behind the plaintiff. He just ignored it.

 

`How dare he, Fiona isn't emotionally unstable!' Van thought angrily doing what he could not to jump up and strangle the man for his words. He held himself back though so as to not make a scene that might make Fiona look bad.

 

“All he has tried to do was talk to her and she makes a scene. How is that so wrong to want to try and make things work with the one you love. I hope you can all find it in your hearts to put down these ridiculous claims and find my client innocent, just as he should be,” he said before walking back to the defendant's table.

 

“That's it for opening statements, this trial shall resume at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon. You are all dismissed,” the judge said before slamming the gavel down releasing everyone for the time being.

 

“How dare he say such a thing!” Van growled out as everyone stood up and gathered together. He calmed down a bit when he felt Fiona walk over and wrap her arms around him. “This guy doesn't give a crap about other's feelings. I really hope you're up to this Fiona,” he said kissing her cheek.

 

Fiona's face seemed sad and she just held onto him tighter. “Please Van. I know this is going to be hard. Just as long as you stay close to me, I know that I'll be able to make it through this trial in one piece,” she said kissing him on the lips really quickly. “Just stay near me,” she repeated sadly.

 

“Of course Fiona. If that was just the opening statement than I wonder how ruthless he's going to be during the real thing,” Van muttered as he held her shaken form. It wasn't as bad as it could've been but Fiona was nervous enough as it was to have to go and face Ethan.

 

“It's one of the best approaches that he can make in such a trial. The wounds on Fiona could not have appeared by themselves. He's trying to make it look like Fiona did it to herself,” Karl said with a grimace.

 

Van was basically turning red with anger. “I swear; you better humiliate this guy by putting a spot on his perfect record. I'm not going to let him get away with saying such things to Fiona,” he said and smiled when he saw the small smile that Fiona gave to him.

 

“Just keep calm and don't fall for his tricks and I'm sure that we won't have too much trouble winning the case. Ethan must have paid him a lot of money because I'm sure that Tom knows he's not going to have the easiest time winning this case based upon the evidence. Probably felt the money would be worth it though,” Karl said and everyone nodded their heads.

 

“Let's all get back, we have a big day tomorrow so we need to get some rest,” Dan said turning and walking out of the court house with his wife and family following shortly behind him. All were just happy that they could get out of there. They all wondered if the whole trial would be as tense as today.

 

*****

 

“Please state your name for the court and your relationship with Miss. Lynette,” Mr. Anderson said as he paced before the witness stand. He was looking very professional as usual and had yet to show any sort of emotion since he first stepped into the courtroom.

 

“My name is Moonbay Saix. My husband and I have been best friends with Fiona for several years,” Moonbay said sitting calmly in the seat watching him pace with a calm look on her face. She continuously told herself that she wouldn't be intimidated by this man before her.

 

Tom Anderson nodded his head and stopped pacing and turned towards Moonbay. “Then you could say that you know her very well, am I correct?” he asked and Moonbay just nodded her head. “Then please tell me, what was Miss. Lynette like when you first met her?” he asked with his face still expressionless.

 

“Well, she had just lost her father and although she put a smile on her face, everyone around her knew that she was upset. I mean, who wouldn't be? It's a painful thing to go through,” Moonbay said watching him carefully while also watching her words. She didn't want to say anything that might get Fiona in trouble.

 

He never lost that placid expression on his face as he nodded his head and looked directly into Moonbay's eyes with a piercing expression that made her flinch a little. “So are you saying that she had a tendency to hold in her emotions?” he asked her sternly keeping that piercing expression on his face.

 

Moonbay flinched a little but kept a confident look on his face. She knew what he was trying to do and she wasn't going to let him have the opportunity. “No, she just never talked about her past. She was a pretty lively person when she wanted to be. Especially when she was around Van,” Moonbay said and she could've sworn she saw a gleam in his eyes.

 

“I suppose you are talking about Van Flyheight?” he asked and his eyes seemed to hold a bit of pleasure to them as she nodded her head. “Tell, me did anything happen between them in that time?” he asked knowing that something must've happened if he wasn't married to her by now.

 

“They eventually started dating and remained that way for two years,” Moonbay said and she saw that gleam again. She didn't know what he was getting at but it was really starting to irritate her.

 

Fiona was confused about what the man was trying to find with Moonbay. She didn't do anything really bad in the past that could hurt her here. “Why is he trying so hard when there's nothing that could really hurt our case?” she asked Karl in confusion.

 

“I am guessing that he's just hoping she'd slip up and say something the wrong way. He's good at doing that with people. Moonbay tends to be a bit loudmouthed and probably the best one to try this on. That can be my only guess,” Karl whispered to Fiona before turning his eyes back to the other lawyer.

 

“And then after two years they broke up when they left high school? Is that right?” he asked steeling his eyes again. He smirked when he saw her nod. “Tell me, how many guys did she date before him?” he asked turning his back to her and walking over to the table and he looked through a small folder.

 

“I don't know, maybe three or four,” Moonbay said as more of a question. She didn't keep track of it but she knew that there weren't many. Fiona's mother set her up several times but Fiona found a way out of a few of them when she was able to.

 

Mr. Anderson just nodded his head and walked back to the witness stand. “Tell me, would you say that these men were well off financially?” he asked with the gleam returning to his eyes.

 

Moonbay stared at him for a second as she thought it over. “Yeah I guess so but…” she said but was interrupted before she could finish her sentences. It was really frustrating and she was about to yell at him but he interrupted her again.

 

“So you're telling me that except for one, she went out with only rich guys?” he asked with a smirk getting exactly what he was going for. “And even then it didn't even last and when he does she suddenly comes back?” he asked but didn't even wait for a reply. “That's all,” he said walking back to his table with a smirk on his face.

 

`What the hell?! Why ask all those damn questions if he's not even going to hear the answer?!' she thought with a growl directed towards him. “Now wait just one moment!” she yelled angrily standing up on the witness stand as he took a seat and seemed to just ignore her for the time being.

 

“Calm down Moonbay,” Karl said as he stood up and walked over to the witness stand. He knew what was done could be a bit damaging but he would make sure to remedy it. “Now the way it sounds, she had an interest in rich men. Is that right?” he asked calmly and gave Moonbay several moments to calm down.

 

“Of course not. She's been infatuated with Van from the first day she came. All of those other guys were blind dates set up by her mother. Fiona had no other choice but to go with them,” Moonbay said glad that she could actually get the chance to speak the truth. “Fiona doesn't care about Money,” she finished with a small smile towards Fiona.

 

“In a statement you made to the police, it states that on your way up you ran into the suspect who appeared to be in a hurry to get out of the hotel. Is that correct?” he asked and Moonbay nodded her head. “Can you truly confirm that it was that man over there?” he asked pointing towards Ethan.

 

Moonbay looked over towards Ethan and glared at him and was angry when he just smirked at her. “Yes, I'm almost definite that it was him,” she said wishing he could just die for what he did to Fiona. She wished even more that she could be the one to kill him but she would rather see him suffer in prison.

 

“Thank you,” Karl said with a smile because he helped remedy the situation a bit. “That's all your honor,” he said walking over to the plaintiff's table and he whispered a few things to Fiona.

 

“Redirect, your honor,” Mr. Anderson said and the judge nodded her head as he stood up and approached the bench. “Mrs. Saix, how can you be absolutely positive that it was my client that you ran into? In your statement it states that you only ran into him briefly. So how can you be positive it was him?”

 

“It was difficult but I do remember what he looked like,” Moonbay said turning her glare on Ethan's lawyer. “The hair style was exactly the same and he was the same height. He was wearing glasses though and that made him stand out even more considering the place was dark.”

 

“So you're saying that just because the two of them had the same hairstyle, it meant that they had to be the same person?” he asked her and smirked at the unsure look that passed across Moonbay's face. “That'll be all your honor,” he said walking back to his seat.

 

The judge looked at Karl and he just shook his head. “Very well. You may step down Mrs. Saix,” the judge said with a nod to Moonbay who was all to glad to get off of the stand. “This court shall release for lunch and reconvene at one,” she said slamming the gavel down.

 

Fiona and the rest of them all left the court room and headed out to get something to eat in the cafeteria. The place was crowded so they all just grabbed something to eat and headed outside to get some fresh air before they had to go back to the courtroom and face Ethan and his merciless attorney.

 

“That was really intimidating,” Moonbay said with a sigh as she fell into one of the bench chairs that littered a small park barely a block away from the court house. There was hardly anyone there right then so it was really quiet.

 

“I'd say you actually had it easy Moonbay. I've seen him crack even the toughest of people,” Karl said taking a sip of tea that he bought in a small cup. “It will only really get much harder from here. It's only the first day anyways,” Karl said with a sigh as he rubbed his forehead.

 

Fiona sat quietly off to the side before Van came over and sat next to her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. “Who is going to testify next?” she asked quietly wondering if it would be another one of her friends.

 

Karl thought for a second before he remembered what he had been told a few days prior. “Dr. Miller. Since she was the main doctor that took care of you in the hospital, her testimony is crucial to both sides of this case. I think this is where things will start to get rough,” he said and everyone nodded their heads.

 

Van looked towards Fiona. She had a look of seriousness on her face. “Are you ok Fiona?” he asked her and she just frowned a bit. “What's on your mind? Does it have anything to do with what his attorney said?” he asked her and she frowned even deeper if it was possible.

 

“Van, you know I would never do that right?” she asked and he looked a bit confused but just nodded his head. “He made it seem like I was only after money. I'm not like that though. All I want is for you to always be by my side and love me,” she said with a sad sigh.

 

Van just smirked and wrapped his arm around Fiona's shoulder. “I'm already well aware of that. Like I would ever believe what they say about you. I know the true you and I will always love you and be there for you,” he said kissing her forehead. “we'll make it through this together.”

 

*****

 

“Please state your name and profession for the court please,” Karl said seriously as he stared at a woman before him. She appeared only be in her early forties and was dressed properly for that of a doctor. She had a look of intelligence on her which was obviously from having such a great deal of experience with life and death.

 

The doctor took a deep breath before she spoke clearly for everyone to hear. “My name is Sarah Miller. I am a doctor at Zi Medical Hospital where the victim had been staying in her time of recovery,” she said in a crystal clear voice.

 

Karl nodded his head and looked as if he was doing some serious thinking for a split second. “Please tell the court the extent of Miss. Lynette's injuries when she was first brought to the hospital,” Karl said giving Fiona a look a pity quickly. He knew it must be hard to have to relive such painful injuries, especially when he saw Fiona rubbing areas where she once had the injuries.

 

“Of course,” she said not letting either a smile or a frown cross her face. “The extent of her injuries were very extensive. She had at least four or five broken ribs as well as a small crack in her skull. There were several cuts all over her body looking like they had been done with a very sharp object. Then there were several smaller cuts as well as bruises scattered all over her battered body. The blood loss was extensive as well,” she stated calmly.

 

Karl nodded his head and almost visibly winced at just the mere mention of it. It was almost as if he was feeling it happen to himself instead of listening to what happened to another. “Can you please state for the court what your conclusion of the situation was?” he asked her politely.

 

“Of course,” she said as she straightened herself up a bit. “With the extent of the injuries, it is almost pretty clear that someone else played a part in their making. It is also in my personal opinion that she might not have been conscious for a lot of them,” she said sounding as professional as she looked.

 

Karl looked really interested to hear such a thing. “You believe that she wasn't even conscious for most of them?” he asked again and she nodded her head. “Would you care to explain to us how you came up with your conclusion?” he asked her staring at her intently.

 

Mr. Anderson jumped to his feet at this and slammed his hands down upon the top of the table causing it to shake. “Objection your honor. This is purely circumstantial evidence. It is a mere guess that it could've happened,” he said looking at Karl with distaste.

 

Karl turned and glared at the man. “Yes but it would be wise to regard how severe the assault actually was in order for a proper sentence to be made should he be found guilty!” Karl reasoned as he turned to look at the judge who was carefully taking in both sides of the argument.

 

The judge had a look that said that she was really thinking it over. She finally came to a decision and nodded her head in Mr. Anderson's direction. “Sustained. The last part of Dr. Miller's statement shall be taken from the record,” she said and then looked towards Karl who nodded his head.

 

Karl frowned and thought everything over for a second. He had all the information that he really could get for the moment and could always think of more depending on Mr. Anderson's questions. “That will be all,” he said as he walked over and took his seat next to Fiona.

 

Ethan took a quick glance over at Fiona and glared at her as his lawyer stood up. He grabbed Mr. Anderson's wrist and whispered something to him that the older man could only nod his head to.

 

Mr. Anderson pulled his arm free and walked towards the doctor slowly as if he was sizing her up. He then came to a stop in front of the witness stand and looked her square in the eyes. “Dr. Miller, how long have you been a doctor?” he asked looking at the woman who appeared to be getting along in years.

 

“I have been a doctor for Zi Medical Hospital going on fifteen years. In that time I have seen many cases such as this. I have often seen women with such intensive injuries brought in under my care,” she explained and Mr. Anderson nodded his head not moving from his stance.

 

“Dr. Miller, would you say that it is possible that she could've inflicted these injuries upon herself?” he asked her with that expressionless look on his face that he had with Moonbay.

 

The doctor looked at him quizzically for a second before she answered. “I guess to some extent but…” she said but was silenced when he held up his hand. She couldn't help but glare at him for that.

 

Mr. Anderson looked as if he was really enjoying toying with the witness a bit too much. “In all of those cases you have treated, has there ever been a woman who has actually inflicted those same injuries upon themselves?” he asked her as he finally moved and started to pace before the witness stand.

 

The doctor had to think it over for a second before she nodded her head silently. “Yes, there have been one or two but they have only been a small percentage of the patients I have treated under similar circumstances,” the doctor said even though she felt certain that this wasn't one of the cases.

 

“But you said that there actually have been. No matter what the percentage, it is still possible, correct?” he asked and she nodded her head. Mr. Anderson smirked at this and turned to walk away. He didn't need to ask too many questions to get what he wanted. “That's all we needed to hear,” he said taking his seat.

 

Karl remained calm in his seat. He wasn't too worried about this setback because he knew that there was too much evidence stacked up against Ethan for him to get out easily. He knew he had to work much harder though.

 

The judge looked towards Karl and he just shook his head at her unasked question. “You may step down Dr. Miller,” the judge said looking at the other woman with a smile. “Court is adjourned for today. It will resume at ten in the morning on Thursday,” the woman said slamming the gavel down before standing and leaving and everyone else followed.

 

Karl stood up from his chair and started to pack his stuff away when he was approached by Ethan's attorney. “What do you want Tom?” Karl asked not even looking at the man standing next to him.

 

Mr. Anderson just smirked with a look of confidence on his face. “Do you actually think you can win this Karl?” he asked and Karl just nodded his head. “Fine then, you can just keep playing your little game. It's not like it will matter in the end,” he said before walking away with his client being escorted out behind him.

 

Fiona couldn't help but shiver as she saw Ethan give her a look of hate as well as lust. She just decided to push it away and stood up as well. “W-would you say that we did good today?” she couldn't help but stutter thinking maybe something might have gone wrong.

 

Karl thought it over for a second before he smiled at Fiona. “To some extent. You don't have to worry Fiona. I promise that we will win this. Tom is just borrowing time,” Karl said picking up his briefcase.

 

Fiona walked to the rest of her friends and soon to be family. She smiled when she felt Van wrap his arm around her shoulder. She leaned her head against his and sighed in relief, glad that it was over for that day. She didn't really do anything but it was still very nerve-wracking.

 

“So what do you want to do Fiona? We have two days until the trial resumes,” Van said as he looked down at the beauty in his arms. He saw how troubled she looked though and it had an affect on him. He wanted to do something to cheer her up a little. `How do I do that?' he asked himself.

 

“I don't care,” Fiona mumbled into his shoulder as they walked out of the courthouse. “I'd rather we just went home right now and relaxed a little. Going through all that was really tiring,” she said with a yawn but a smile on her face now that she was back in Van's arms.

 

“Oh come on Fiona!” Moonbay whined as she approached her. “You just made it through the first day of the trial. I think you need to get out and do something with all of us,” she said with a grin as she wrapped her arm around Fiona's shoulders over Van's arm.

 

Van couldn't help but look at Moonbay with a flat face. “You would just use any excuse to go out and party or something like that,” he muttered and laughed at the innocent look that crossed Moonbay's face the next second.

 

“What do you expect when you have something like this?” Moonbay asked indicating her really large stomach. “Irvine here isn't letting me do anything so I need some sort of amusement,” she said swatting Irvine's shoulder playfully. “Sometimes I just wish that I can get this over with,” she said rubbing her round stomach.

 

“Well you still have another two months Moonbay,” Irvine said with a smirk since it was his child. She been about three months pregnant when she told him and that happened to be almost four months ago. Time sure seemed to fly for them.

 

“I know,” Moonbay mumbled as her head dropped in annoyance. “I swear, after this I'm not having any more kids,” she said halfheartedly although she had to admit to herself that the idea of being a mother was becoming a little more pleasing each day that passed.

 

Fiona couldn't help the chuckle that erupted from her throat. “Thanks for the offer but I just want to get back and rest a little. This is all too stressful,” she said giving them an apologetic smile.

 

“Party-pooper!” Moonbay said in fake anger. “You need to have some more fun Fiona,” she said but Fiona just shook her head no. Moonbay just knew that unless Fiona did something that she'd be stuck inside for the next two days. She wanted to be free a little longer even if it was at Fiona's expense. She'd make sure to do something for Fiona as payback later.

 

Maria couldn't help but giggle at Moonbay's childish attitude. “Why don't we all just go out and get something to eat at least. I'm sure you can at least agree to that Fiona,” Maria suggested and the growling of Fiona's stomach was all that she needed to hear. “I guess that settles that. You're welcome to join us Karl,” Maria said turning towards him.

 

Karl was slightly surprised at the sudden request. He had work to do but he had to admit that he was kind of hungry. “I guess if it isn't too much trouble for you,” he said putting a smile on his face.

 

“Not at all,” Fiona spoke up with a smile appearing on her face. “I don't think any of us would mind if you came along. It's just for a quick bite to eat,” she said and was glad when she saw him nod his head and follow after them.

 

The group consisted of Van, Fiona, Van's family, Irvine, Moonbay, Karl, and Thomas much to Van's great displeasure. It was a rather large group that walked into the restaurant several minutes later.

 

Karl took a seat across from Van and Fiona and looked at the two of them as they discussed something between the two of them with bright smiles on their faces. “So have the two of you decided on when you're going to have your wedding?” he asked them curiously.

 

Van looked at Karl and shrugged his shoulders. “We don't have a real date set yet. We were just going to take a short time off after the trial to relax a little and then we were going to go into the real details,” he explained taking a sip of his water.

 

Fiona seemed to mimic Van's actions as she took a sip of her water at the same time. “You're welcome to come to the wedding if you'd like Karl. Call it my thanks for helping me,” she said with a smile.

 

Karl couldn't help but give a nice smile towards Fiona. “That's very gracious of you Fiona. I have to make sure I have nothing planned first but I'll think about it,” he said as the food started to be served to them.

 

“Thank you,” Dan said as his food was placed in front of him. He took a quick bite out of it before he turned his attention towards Karl again. “Do you know who they're going to question next?” he asked before taking another bite of his food.

 

Fiona didn't feel too confident when she saw the frown that cross Karl's face. She just knew that it wouldn't be anyone good to have him make a face like that, “I-Is something wrong?” she stuttered while her hands clutched the fabric of her skirt rather tightly.

 

Karl sighed and rubbed his forehead in annoyance at the mere thought of it. He just couldn't believe what he'd been told about what was happening. “It will probably be the biggest testimony he can get besides the one from Ethan. It's Claire Lynette. She's trying to help Ethan apparently,” Karl said finding the thought of it to be frustrating.

 

“As her mother, people might think she knows Fiona better than anyone,” Van said finding it to be probably the most troublesome thing he's ever heard. “Why would a parent want to do something like that to their own child?” he couldn't help but ask while looking at Fiona in pity.

 

Nobody at the table even tried to answer that question so it was rather quiet except for sounds Mike was making while he was eating. They all knew that Claire and Fiona didn't get along but most of them didn't expect it to go this far.

 

“Van or the officer that interrogated Mr. James might also have to testify on Thursday as well. Maybe if there's time, we can get the other's testimony in as well. It really depends on how things turn out. I'm hoping that the case will be able to end quickly,” he said and everyone just nodded in agreement.

 

Somehow, it didn't really surprise Fiona that her own mother was siding with Ethan. The two of them were always close and Claire always thought of him as the perfect person for Fiona. That didn't mean that it didn't hurt her though. `I did almost everything for her and this is what she does?' she couldn't help but ask herself sadly as her head dropped to look at her lap.

 

Fiona suddenly stood up and started to walk away. Van saw her and quickly grabbed her hand. “Are you ok Fiona?” he asked looking up into her eyes. She had those sad eyes that he hated seeing more than anything. He knew she was more troubled by this news than anyone else thought.

 

Fiona gave Van a weak smile and lightly caressed his cheek. “I'll be fine. I want to be alone for a little. I just need to get some fresh air and clear my mind,” she said kissing him on the cheek before she turned and left the small restaurant. What she didn't know was that someone else followed her.

 

Fiona left the building and walked behind it to where they had a few benches for people to just come out and relax on. She took a seat on one of them and turned her head up to look at the cloudless sky.

 

`She's really going to try to help him?' she couldn't help but ask herself. `She probably knows he did it and is still trying to help him. She made it clear that she didn't mind him hitting me if it would keep me in line. Why was I born with such a mother?' she asked herself again while wiping a few tears that started to fall from her eyes.

 

“Miss. Fiona, are you ok?” a voice asked from behind her which startled Fiona a bit and caused her to jump up from her seat and turn to see Thomas standing there. “Sorry about that, I didn't mean to startle you,” he said rubbing the back of his head.

 

Fiona sighed before she took a seat on the bench once again. “No, it's ok. I did want to be alone though. Can you please leave?” she asked as politely as she could. She'd rather Van be the one to not listen and come out here with her.

 

Thomas didn't answer her but instead just took a seat across from her. “You don't deserve to have to go through this Fiona,” he said grabbing a hold of her hands tightly even though she was trying to pull them away. “You've been through so much,” he muttered kissing the back of her hand.

 

Fiona tried to pull her hand away but Thomas had it firmly in his grasp. “Thomas, can you please let go of my hand?” she said almost like she was begging. He was making her feel rather uncomfortable.

 

“Fiona… why don't you forget about Van and come with me?” he said and saw her eyes widen in shock. He took it the wrong way and thought that it was a pleasant sort of shock. “Van doesn't deserve you Fiona. Where was he all three of the times that man attacked you?!” Thomas asked growing a bit angry at Van.

 

Fiona just wanted to smack him for saying such things. The idea of leaving Van for Thomas wasn't even something she would even consider doing. “Don't say that! Van couldn't do anything because he wasn't there!” she yelled growing angry.

 

Thomas just smiled at her. “Yes but I would always be there for you in those situations. Because he wasn't there, you got hurt badly. He doesn't deserve your love if he allowed such a thing to happen,” he said with a smirk although eh didn't seem to notice the look of anger Fiona was giving him or the other presence behind him.

 

Thomas was suddenly pushed out of the way and had Fiona torn from his grasp. “What the hell?!” he yelled looking up and seeing Van standing there with Fiona in his arms. “Damn it Flyheight! Why don't you stay out of my business?!” he yelled as his hands clenched into fists at his side.

 

“Oh I don't know, maybe because you were trying to take my fiancée from me!” Van said angrily. He knew that right now Thomas was right near the top of his hit list with the only ones in front of him being Ethan and Fiona's mother. “Don't talk as if you know everything Thomas! It doesn't matter if you or me that was in my position. It probably would've happened anyways!” Van said holding Fiona around the waist. “Come on Fiona. Let's head home,” he said and she nodded and the two of them started to walk away.

 

Thomas grew angry and tried to stop them. He grabbed a hold of Van's wrist and pulled it away from Fiona. “Now hold on a second. I don't think it is up to you to make Fiona's decisions for her!” Thomas said turning his head in Fiona's direction with a bright smile.

 

Fiona didn't even need time to think about what her answer would be. “No,” was all she said as she took a tight hold of Van's arm and gave him a passionately kiss on the lips silently telling Thomas she that is now and will always belong to Van. It also sparked something deep within her but she did her best to push that feeling away for the time being.

 

Van smirked when she pulled away and he pulled his wrist out of Thomas's grasp. Unfortunately for Thomas this caused him to stumble around and he ended up falling face first into some mud caused by rain they had the previous day.

 

Fiona couldn't help but burst out in laughter. The same could be said for Van. “Come on Van. I just want to get home and get some rest,” she said and he just silently nodded as he led her to the car.

 

Van didn't have to tell his parents because they were already aware. He'd told them when he went after Fiona. They knew she was stressed out and didn't want to keep her there against her will any longer.

 

The drive home was silent. Over the course of it, Van could see Fiona constantly looking in his direction with a look that he really loved seeing. He'd been seeing it a lot in the last two months as the two of them became very comfortable in their sexual relationship.

 

Fiona, who was once full of doubt over such a relationship like that between her and Van, was really getting into it. It was something that she knew she could only give to Van. She was happy to know that she could please him and that he could please her just as much. It had just become so natural between them.

 

Van pulled into her house and the two of them got out of the car. They started to walk towards the door but barely made it before they were in a heated kiss. It was something that the two of them had been trying to control within them since that kiss at the restaurant. They just knew that they couldn't hold it in anymore.

 

The two of them got to the door and Van fumbled for his keys as she did his best to unlock the door without having to break the kiss with Fiona. It took a few tries but the door finally opened and the two of them fell inside before slamming the door shut.

 

The two of them stumbled through the house not really seeing where they were going since their focus was solely on each other and not where they were going. As such they ended up knocking over several things along the way.

 

Van accidentally hit the side of the couch sending him and Fiona falling upon it. Fiona was on her back with Van hovering over her staring into her crimson eyes before he leaned down and captured her lips with his own.

 

His kisses started to move down to her chin and then to her neck where he lightly sucked on it. meanwhile his hands pulled her neatly tucked in shirt out of her skirt. Only stopping himself when Fiona unbuttoned his short and pulled it off of him revealing to her his well chiseled chest.

 

As soon as his short was off Van went back to kissing her neck. His right hand crept under her dress shirt and teased her bra covered best. His left hand was making work of the buttons until he was able to finally get it off of her.

 

Van reached back and undid her bra throwing it to the floor with the rest of their discarded clothes. His mouth then went to licking around her nipples before he took one into his mouth. His hand went to the other breast to fondle it.

 

Fiona moaned at the feel of his lips and hands upon her breasts. She didn't just let him do all the work during this. Her own hands moved down and unbuttoned his pants before her hand slid in and grabbed a hold of his hardened member.

 

Van moaned into her breast but didn't stop sucking on it like a baby. “That feels nice,” he murmured before his tongue licked over the hardened nipples. He felt his pants and boxer being pushed down and looked into her eager face.

 

Van smirked as he pulled her hand away and moved down her body. Van undid her skirt and pulled it down along with her panties. His fingers immediately started to work and he pushed them with her making her buck against his hand and moan in pleasure. He loved to hear her moan at whatever it was that he did to her body knowing that he was the only one that ever made her feel like this.

 

Van moved back up and started to suck on her breasts once again as his fingers did the work while he added a few more fingers into her. Her moans were only spurring him on making him want to make sure that she at least came once before they got to the real thing.

 

Fiona screamed out as she came and shot her juices all over Van's hand. She breathed heavily as Van crawled all the way up and positioned himself at her entrance. She saw him lick her juices off of his hand and that just turned her even more if it was possible.

 

Fiona wasn't quite ready to finish it up yet. She placed her hands against his chest and flipped them over so that she was the one on top. Her hand grabbed his engorged rod and carefully stroked it as she kissed down his body until her face was directly over his member.

 

Her tongue came out and licked over the tip taking in the pre-cum that was already coming on. She then took in the entire head into her mouth as slowly worked her way down. She heard him groan and kept moving all the way down until she reached his balls. She then came back up before coming back down upon member making it hit the very back of her throat.

 

Van moaned in pleasure as his hand came to the back of her head and helped her a little by only applying a small amount of pressure to the back of her head. “Oh yeah,” she groaned at the feeling of his dick deep with her mouth.

 

This continued on for a while before Fiona just stopped much to Van's displeasure. She knew he was close but she'd rather feel him cum in her pussy rather than in her mouth.

 

Fiona squealed as Van grabbed a hold of her and flipped the two of them so he was once again on top of her. “You little tease,” he said with amusement in his voice as he positioned himself at her entrance. She was soaking wet and he knew she was eager to go on. She bucked her hips into him with a groan of displeasure. “I think I've turned you into a nymphomaniac Fiona,” he said with a chuckle,

 

“Only for you,” she said before throwing her head back in pleasure when he entered her tight hole. “Oh Van!” she screamed out as he pulled out of her before pushing back in a little deeper than the first time.

 

Van was in heaven. The two of them had been too busy for the last few weeks that they hadn't been able to be able to make love to each other for a while. It was so good that they were finally able to relax now for at least a few hours and he intended to make the most out of it.

 

Fiona moaned as Van picked up the pace. She buried her head in his shoulder as her hands ran up and down his back. The pleasure was building up more and more and her moans just got louder and louder.

 

Van hit Fiona's g-spot and heard her gasp really loudly. He smirked as he continued to hit that one spot. It didn't take long after that before Fiona came really hard. Her inner walls tightened around his member and he buried it deep within her before letting go.

 

Fiona felt his seed flow into her and that just seemed to make the pleasure even better for her as she felt him push in and pull out of her a few more time as her walls milked his penis clean. She held onto him tightly until she came down from her high.

 

Van collapsed onto Fiona and then rolled to the side and pulled her into his chest. “No matter how many times we do it, this will never get old,” he said kissing the top of her head as she made herself comfortable.

 

Van and Fiona laid comfortably on the couch after they were finally through. Their nude bodies were pressed closely together as they laid in silence just trying to enjoy the peace that they had while it last.

 

Fiona laid her head on Van's chest and listened to his heartbeat. There was a bright smile on her face despite all that had happened earlier that day. Just being in Van's arms like that was all that she really needed. Their earlier activities brought a question to her mind that she'd been thinking about for a while though.

 

“Hey Van,” she said softly and she felt him give her a light squeeze to let her know that he was listening. “How many do you want?” she asked looking up into his confused eyes. “I mean, when we are married, how many children do you want to have?” she asked with a smile.

 

Van just grinned as he squeezed Fiona tightly but not enough to hurt her. “Oh I don't know. How about three or four… hundred,” he said with a playful grin that Fiona couldn't help but laugh at. “I really don't care how many we have as long as you're their mother and I'm their father,” he said kissing the top of her head as his free hand lightly brushed through her silky blonde hair.

 

Fiona smiled as one of her fingers drew imaginary circles on his chest. “That sounds fine with me. Two or three seems like a nice number to me,” she said kissing his chest with feather light kisses. “I just hope that I can be a good wife to you,” she said with a small frown.

 

“As far as I'm concerned, we already are married. The wedding is just a formality. I know that you'll be a great wife Fiona,” he said before standing up and taking her in his arms bridal style. “Let's head to our room and get some actual sleep on a nice comfortable bed,” he said and she just nodded as he carried her tired form in the direction of their room.