Heyy guys, here's Chapter 22 :) Okay, this Chapter is gonna explain everything that went down with Tyron when he tried 2 kill Tracy's boyfriend. This whole Chapter will be located in a courtroom, so hopefully it's not boring 2 u guys. Please comment and vote :) Thanks :)
Chapter 22
Tyron's POV
It was packed in this place, so much that I was starting to feel a little claustrophobic. I noticed how the jury kept whispering to one another and shooting glances at me, looking at me like I was some kind of criminal. Whatever, screw them, because after they hear the real story they soon won't be looking at me like that. They'll be looking at Tracy's asshole boyfriend like he's a monster.
" You okay Tyron " my lawyer Donald asked, making me look at him.
I sighed before I shook my head " To be honest with you Don..no. I feel like everyone's looking at me like I'm some kind of criminal or something" I told him. Even though I did commit a crime, doesn't make me a criminal. I was just doing what any other father would've did in my situation, and there should be no law against that.
He gave me a sad smile as he placed his hand on my shoulder " Don't worry about them Tyron, when we win this case they'll all be kissing your ass and looking at you like your a hero " he said as hope shinned through his eyes.
Yeah, and if we loose this case I'll spend the next 10-12 years of my life rotting in a jail cell, but I think in a situation like this it's best to focus on the positive.
After a while I turned in my seat, and began scanning the room for a group of people in particular. When I spotted my family, I couldn't help the grin that stretched across my face. I'm so glad they're here to support me.
Suddenly my eyes flickered to the most beautiful girl in the room, and it caused my grin to stretch about two more inches. She looks so beautiful today with her white button up shirt, that she left a few buttons un done where it teases you and you could see the crease of her beautiful cleavage. And the black skirt she has on makes her legs look so sexy long and thick, making me wanna just run my hands all over them. Also her hair is up in this pretty bun, so that you can get a better view of her flawless face. Damn, my girlfriend really is a diamond piece, and best of all she's all mine.
" All rise, court is now in session " I suddenly heard someone announce, making my heart stop. Oh shit, this is it.
I stood up along with everybody else in the courtroom, and watched as the judge came out and took a seat behind his stand. He looked so intimidating, and you can practically see the power radiating off of him.
" You may be seated " he stated.
We all obeyed and sat back down in our seats.
The judge sighed before her crossed his hands together on his stand " This is case 39 between Tyron Anderson and Jason Smith for Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment, and Attempted Man Slater. District Attorney, you may step up to the stand " he said. Ugh, I feel like shit since Jack ass has the freaking District Attorney of Virginia defending him, meanwhile all I have is a measly lawyer.
" Thank you your honor " the District Attorney stated, before he got up out his seat and walked over to where the jury was sitting and stood in front of them.
" Everyone...we are gathered here in this courtroom today because a serious crime has been committed....Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment, and Attempted man slaughter " he pointed his finger at me " This..this....nasty scum should be ashamed of himself and should'nt even be outside of his jail cell right now. He should be suffering for what he did to my defendant. He stabbed him, not only that but he tried to stab my defendant's pregnant girlfriend while a child was in present.. witnessing the whole scene "
He stopped talking and he turned to look at me " Your own child was in present when you stabbed this man and his PREGNANT girlfriend...people like you disgust me. I wouldn't even spit in your direction " he snarled at me. Oh please, do me a favor and give my ass a juicy kiss.
He turned his attention back to the jury " This man shouldn't be here, he needs to be rotting in jail for his actions. Trying to stab a pregnant woman, really? What sick human being would do something like that? Thank the Heavens my defendant made it through his surgery or he wouldn't even be here right now, and he wouldn't be here to help his pregnant girlfriend who is carrying his child. In conclusion, Tyron Anderson...needs to be rotting in jail. Thank you " he stated before he took his seat next to Jason.
Donald immediately stood up after the District Attorney sat down, and he stood in front of the whole court
" Good morning everyone, now to start this off I would like to call victim Jason Smith to the stand " he announced.
Jack ass- I mean Jason looked at the Distinct Attorney and they whispered something to each other, before he finally stood up and took a seat on the whiteness stand.
A cop then came up to him with a Bible in his hands. Jason placed one hand on the Bible as he held the other one up to the sky
" Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? " the cop asked.
Jason nodded " I swear " he said in mock sincerity. Pfft, he's lying already.
" You may began Mr Parker " the judge said to Donald.
Donald nodded and began pacing back and forth in front of Jason, staring at him with interest. Please Donald, please make that $10,000 go to work.
Donald cleared his throat " Um Mr Smith before we go any further I would like to ask you a question... what's your girlfriend's name? " he asked curiously.
" Tracy " Jason stated.
Donald nodded " Tracy, very beautiful name. Is she here today? " he asked.
Jason bit his lip " N-no, she's home. She wasn't feeling well to come in today " he said. Bullshit, more like he MADE her stay home so she wouldn't rat him out today.
Donald smirked slightly " I see. Where did you two meet? " he asked.
" OBJECTION!! What does this have to do with anything?! " the District Attorney screamed out angrily.
" Withdrawn. Continue " the judge said, turning his attention back to Donald and Jason's conversation.
Donald nodded " Yes now back to the question, where did you two meet? " he asked again.
I could've sworn Jason broke a sweat " Uhm...uh...uh "
" Mr Smith is there a problem? Your speech seems to be a little off key " Donald stated, smirking slightly. Oh yeah, defiantly worth $10,000.
Jason shook his head " We met at a party " he said.
Donald smiled " I see, interesting. Well actually Mr Smith I deeply apologize, because your memory seems to be a little off " he said before walked over to our table and took some papers out of a folder, before walking over to the judge and handing them to him
" You see your honor, I did a little research on Mr Jason Smith. And it clearly states that Mr Smith was in rehab for about 6 years for drug abuse and anger management. Also his records show that he's been in jail before for domestic violence attacks against his lovers " Donald stated proudly.
" OBJECTION!! " the District Attorney screamed again. Ugh, shut the hell up.
" Withdrawn " the judge stated while looking over the papers that Donald gave to him.
" Also your honor, Mr Smith's girlfriend Tracy Robinson, was also in rehab for a few years for alcohol abuse. So they met in rehab, not at a party " Donald stated.
He then placed his finger to his chin, as if thinking about something " Hmm actually now that I think about it, not only did I get information about Ms Tracy Robinson from my research, but also from my defendant Mr Tyron Anderson...being that they dated for 5 years. From freshman year of High School to their freshman year of College to be exact ".
The courtroom gasped and began to fill with whispers
Donald held a finger up to the sky " And did I mention that they have a child together " he announced.
The courtroom got loud as everybody began talking at once, and the judged banged his gavel
" Order in the court, order in the court!! " he shouted loudly, and soon everybody grew quiet.
Donald looked at the judge " Your honor, even though my defendant hasn't told his side of the story yet, may I bring up one of his witnesses? " he asked. What is he doing?
The judge nodded " Very well, Jason Smith you may step down from the stand ".
Jason stepped down from the whiteness stand and sat back down next to the District Attorney, and they began whispering to each other again.
" Defendant calls, Sierra Anderson to the whiteness stand " Donald announced.
I felt my eyes widen as I stared at Donald like he lost his mind. No... no no no what is he doing?! I didn't want Sierra to even be apart of this, she's only 5 I don't want that kind of pressure on her!! What if she breaks down crying or something?!
I opened my mouth to protest but soon Sierra was already sitting on the whiteness stand, hugging her Dora doll while swinging her feet wildly. There were " Awwws " echoing all through out the courtroom and I couldn't help but smile as I looked at my little girl. My little Angel.
The same cop came up to Sierra with the Bible in his hands and he held it out to her
" Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? " he asked.
Sierra frowned " My daddy says it's not good to swear " she said softly while looking at the man like he was a monster for even suggesting it.
Everyone in the courtroom chuckled and I couldn't help but smile. At least now I know that when I'm talking to her it doesn't go through one ear and out the other.
The cop smiled slightly " Okay...do you PROMISE to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? " he rephrased the question.
Sierra grinned " Pinky promise " she chirped as she held her pinky up in the cop's face, making the courtroom laugh.
The cop looked a little uncomfortable at first, but then he finally sighed before he took his pinky and hooked it around Sierra's.
" And lock it " she said as she held her thumb up, which without hesitation the cop held his thumb up also and pressed it against Sierra's. Trust Sierra to make a pinky promise with a cop in a courtroom. I chuckled at the thought.
After the cop walked away from Sierra, Donald stood in front of her with his hands folded together behind his back. Please Don, go easy on her.
" Sierra, how old are you sweetie? " he asked her nicely.
She grinned " 5 in a half " she chirped.
Donald smiled " Do you love your daddy? " he asked.
She nodded quickly " More than anything in the whole world " she said, making my heart melt. I love this little girl.
Donald cleared this throat " Do you know Mr Jason Smith? ".
Sierra frowned as her eyes flickered to Jason, before she nodded
" He's mean. He makes my mommy cry and she comes to school with her eye black, and sometimes her lip is busted " she said as tears came to her eyes. Ugh, please don't cry baby girl.
Whispers began going around the court room and the judge banged his gavel again, silencing everyone.
" Sweetie...has Jason put his hands on you? " Donald asked her.
I felt my fist clenched as I waited for the answer, if she says yes then I'm beating the shit out of him. I don't care if we're in a courtroom or not.
Sierra hugged her Dora doll tight " Only the day when my daddy stabbed him. Jason and my daddy were arguing and I jumped in it and he pushed me on the floor and told me to shut up. My daddy got mad and they started hitting each other and my mommy was trying to break it up. Then Jason pulled a knife out his pocket. My daddy got really angry and he snatched the knife out of Jason's hand and stabbed him right here " she pointed to her chest " And after Jason fell on the floor my daddy grabbed me and he tried to make my mommy leave with us but she said no that she wanted to stay with Jason " Sierra told Donald.
Donald nodded " So Jason's an abuser? " he asked her.
She cocked her head to the side " What's that? " she asked curiously, making everybody in the courtroom chuckle.
Donald smiled sadly " Does he hit your mommy? " he asked.
Sierra nodded " All the time. My daddy really doesn't like it and tries to convince my mommy to leave him but she never does, I don't know why. And my daddy never let's me go to my mommy's house because he's scared that Jason will hit me " she said sadly.
Donald nodded " Okay thank you sweetie, that's all we need to know " he said.
Sierra's eyes suddenly flickered to me and she stared at me for a while, before tears quickly filled her eyes. I felt my heart break at the sight, I knew she would break down that's why I didn't want her as a whiteness.
" Please don't send my daddy to jail...please. He was only protecting me, please " she sobbed with tears streaming down her cheeks before she buried her face in her hands, dropping her Dora doll on the floor.
I went to go up there and hold her in my arms and tell her everything was gonna be okay, regardless of the consequences since I was suppose to stay seated until I was told to get up. But when I made an attempt to get up I heard heels clacking, making me stop.
There I saw Chasity quickly run up to the stand and she bend down and picked up Sierra's Dora doll, before she scooped Sierra up in her arms and carried her off the stand, with Sierra sobbing uncontrollably with her face buried in the crook of Chasity's neck. The sight of that made me smile slightly, I wish they would've met sooner and not just because I got arrested. But hey, either way they met so I'm happy.
Donald then stood back in front of the room, taking everybody's attention off of Sierra and put back on him
" See ladies and gentlemen, my defendant here isn't a murderer, he isn't a criminal, and he isn't guilty of anything. The only thing he is, is a father protecting his child. If he get's sent to jail for doing that then every man in this room including myself should be sent to prison right now, because I'm pretty sure you all would kill the whole world with your bare hands, before you let ANYBODY... put your child in harm's way. Think long and hard about that before you decide to put this man in cuffs and send him to jail and away from his daughter " Donald stated before he went silent, letting that statement sink into everyone's brain.
After a few seconds he cleared his throat " Now I would like to bring my defendant Tyron Anderson to the stand " he announced.
I sighed before I stood up and walked up to the whiteness stand and took a seat facing the court. This is it, this is the final chance to prove to everyone that I'm not a criminal. Lord please let this work out for me.
After swearing on the Bible to tell the truth and the whole truth and blah blah blah, Donald stood in front of me, with his hands shoved into his pockets.
" Tyron..do you know Mr Jason Smith? " he asked.
I nodded " Sure do " I said.
Donald nodded " What do you know about him? " he asked.
I sighed " Hmm, what don't I know about the him? He's a alcoholic, a drug addict, a woman abuser and he put his hands on my daughter, which is why he needed to die " I said nonchalantly. Hey, they said to tell the truth right.
" How long have you been trying to get Tracy to stop being involved with Jason Smith? " he asked.
I shrugged " I think about a year. But Tracy told me to stay out of her business so I backed off. I never let Sierra go over to Tracy's house either because I knew that if Jason touched my daughter, I would kill him without hesitation or remorse ".
Donald stared at me for a long time, giving the room a dramatic affect, before he cleared his throat " Tyron....we heard a few people in this courtroom speak, but never have you told the true original story. So Tyron, would you please do us the honors and tell us what really happened that day? " he asked.
I sighed and closed my eyes as everything from that day came back to me, and played in my head like a movie as I told my story
" It was Thanksgiving night and I had just finished helping my grandmother cook, and my brother went out to Food Lion to go get some more ingredients for the food. I remember I stirring the pot to my grandmother's Greens, just as my phone began ringing. It was Tracy and she called me and told me that she had something important to tell me and to meet her at an IHop that was down the block to where she lived at. When Sierra found out that I was going to meet up with her mother she instantly asked me if she could come, and I told her yeah "
" Anyway we drove to IHop and we all got this table near the window and we ordered some food and began to talk. I had asked Tracy what was the important thing she needed to tell me and she told me that she had went to the doctor and she found out the gender of her baby...she was having a little girl. Sierra was excited about being a big sister and I guess we was using that moment to all bond as a family. Then suddenly, this jack ass shows up " I said waving a hand at Jason
" I could tell by the crazy wild look in his eyes and the white powder leaking out his nose that he was high. He started yelling and screaming at Tracy, claiming that she was cheating on him and some other stupid mess he was saying. Me and Sierra sat there quietly and just let them argue, but then when he grabbed Tracy by the arm and yanked her roughly out her seat I began to get concerned for the baby in her stomach, and that's when I jumped in it. "
" I tried to console Jason and tell him that it was no more than a friendly dinner and nothing more, but he wasn't trying to hear anything I had to say. He started threatening me saying that he would whoop my you know what and some other stuff, and I didn't say anything, I just let him get his anger out. But then suddenly Sierra jumped in it and told Jason to stop yelling at me, he turned to her and told her to shut up and mind her business, before he took his whole hand and placed it onto Sierra's face and gave her a hard shove to the floor. After that, I saw red "
" I punched Jason in his face due to self defense for my daughter and it soon turned to this huge fight, that eventually got us thrown out of the restaurant. We continued fighting outside, and Tracy was trying to break it up but all I could think about was making him suffer for putting his hands on my daughter. Finally when I was satisfied on how well I had damaged his face I decided to take Sierra home before everything really got out of hand "
" Jason got really angry I assume and he pulled a sharp knife out of his pocket. Being that I had my daughter in my arms and he was yelling in my face swinging a knife around, I immediately thought of the need to protect my daughter. So I put my daughter down and quickly snatched the knife out his hands and stabbed him deep in his chest, honestly hoping to kill him. Somebody called the ambulance and cops and I quickly called my brother and told him to come get Sierra for me. After my brother came the cops arrived, and they arrested me " I concluded the story.
Actually telling the whole story out loud felt like a burden literally being lifted off of my chest. Now that they know the truth, it's up to the jury to see if I'm proven guilty or not guilty. Please Lord, let them say not guilty.
So far it's been 10 minutes since the jury left the room to contemplate whether I'm going free or not, and Donald's words of encouragement isn't making me feel any better. The anticipation is literally killing me and if I wait any longer I swear I'm going to scream.
There are 16 people just in the next room from me, discussing whether I'm going to rot in prison or not, and I'm suppose to be calm? Hell no, I feel like I'm about to piss my pants right now. My life is literally in their hands and the only thing that keeps running through my mind, is them saying guilty. Then I'll be in a rotten prison cell for 10-12 years and Sierra will grow up without her daddy, Chasity will get tired of waiting for me and go and marry some...rich Brain Surgeon, and they'll have kids together and-
The jury entered back into the room, making everybody turn their attention to them. They all sat back in their original seats, before a woman sitting on the end stood up with a white paper in their hands.
She looked down at the paper " The jury finds the defendant Tyron Anderson......not guilty ".
My heart stopped...not guilty....OH SHIT I'M NOT GUILTY!!!
Everybody in the courtroom began to clap and cheer in excitement and I turned to Donald with a smile on my face
" Thanks Don..for everything " I said sincerely. Words can't describe how thankful I am because of this man.
He smiled " You welcome Ty, just doing my job. Your an amazing father, keep protecting that little girl and guard her with your whole heart " he said before shaking my hand.
I nodded " I will, until the day I die " I told him.
I always protect those that I love, without hesitation.
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YAY!! Tyron's not guilty :D Sorry if this Chapter was boring guys, but I promise next Chapter will be a fun Chapter :) Just Tyron, Chasity, and Romance ;) But anyway guys I'll upload soon but until then please please comment and vote :) I luv it when u do :)
* Aliyah *