It's been 4 days.
4 days of trying to get better and eat more food.
4 days of failing to eat more than a few mouthfuls, but it's still progress.
4 days since I was asked to stand up against my father in courts.
Today's the day I finally stand up to him myself. I'm not going to lie. I'm terrified. But I know I can do this.
James hasn't left my side very often. He only leaves when I tell him he needs to shower and when he has too pee.
I think I didn't believe him 4 days ago was because of my father. However creepy it sounds, I know deep down its true.
My trust had been damaged and I needed someone to fix it. and I think James is that person.
As I walked into the court room, I let out a long breath. This was hard. I felt a squeeze in my left hand and looked down to see James was holding it.
I looked up to see his caring eyes staring back at me. Truthfully, their isn't ever going to be another man for me.
Sure I have my problems.
And he has his.
But I will never find someone else who I adore more.
We took our seats and waited.
The court started a few minutes later with the judge and jury coming in.
Next came in my father. He looked ruffed up. Like he had been in a fight with lots of people.... Or lots of boys.
I looked over at James who was slightly grinning.
He turned to me and whispered. "Your old man said hi"
I guess you can't change a bad boy. And James Inferno really was a boy from hell!
I grinned as my father stood up.
4 days ago I was filled with worry. Now I'm filled with a knowing that he will go away forever for his crimes.
I smiled a little as James took a longer look at his handy work.
"I don't remember anyone giving him a black eye?" James said curiously.
My grin got wider.
James turned to me.
"my father said hi to you as well" James laughed a little as he held me closer to him.
You can't make a bad boy good!
But you can make a good girl bad!
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(This is me adding this note in after about a year of this book being continued. This was going to be the end but there is actually more chapters so please don't stop reading!)
Thanks for reading.
-Rowan