I, stand still as I watch the crowd, mostly citizens as they join us on this day. The day where we'll say the truth and leave everything to the judge where he shall be the one to state Hannah's punishment.
''There are a lot of people here,'' Evelyn says.
''You're right. The whole country knows about this. I'm pretty sure they've chosen our side yet some rebellions might be supporting her,'' I mutter under my breath as I keep on eyeing the crowd as Emma stands still beside me, her fingers entwined with mine.
''We don't need to know that now,'' She replies.
''It's starting,'' Evelyn gestures for us to sit.
Our royal lawyer has been dealing issues in this family for years, he is one of our trustworthy man. We all sit at the assigned seats, facing the judge and within seconds, I am already turning to look at Hannah, seeing her staring straight at the judge as she caresses her stomach.
All of a sudden, we are interrupted by the sound of the door opening before we can even start. Evelyn and I turn to look at the door, seeing Cole and Daniel entering as their eyes wander around the room.
Without me realising, Cole has already looked my way as he walks towards his side—with Hannah. Daniel follows behind him, his eyes won't leave Hannah's figure. I can't believe that this is what we've come to.
We were laughing, enjoying and even cherishing the moment of our lives. That seemed like only a few months ago but now things have changed. We've became adults before we get to realise it.
''All rise. Honourable judge is preceding into the court room,'' An officer says, as a sign for us to stand up; before turning to look at the judge, entering.
''Please be seated,'' He says, as we sit.
''Shall we begin?'' I hear someone ask but everything seems like a blur; my whole mind can't even comprehend what the hell is happening right now.
The judge begins by reading the case number and stating who is present in the court room other than the gallery and observers, ''This is the case number 84C01-0703-JD-00569, in the matter of Hannah Johansson. Present in the courtroom are the defendant and her attorney, the deputy prosecutor and the probation officer.''
I glance one more time at her, seeing her eyes are red and slightly swollen; as if she has been crying. Both of her hands are shaking but she hides it very well, not seen if I don't pay close attention. As for herself, she looks tired, hopeless and just, miserable.
It pains me to see her this way but it's her fault.
1
This wouldn't have happened if she didn't attempt.
''This is going to be long,'' Evelyn mutters beside me, making me turn to look at her; seeing that she's not looking at Hannah at all. Both of her eyes show no sympathy—maybe because she haven't spent as much time as I've spent with her.
''All are innocent until proven guilty. You have the option to plead not guilty, guilty or no contest. No contest means the trial will continue without your supporting evidence which can still find you guilty. I advise you not to plead no contest. You also have the right to obtain counsel,'' The judge says, while the rest of us are quietly in our spot; not uttering anything.
I look at Emma, seeing that she is currently looking down at her hands as she stays still next to our lawyer. If only I can be next to her, in order to comfort, I would but like I said, she's strong enough. She is.
''In the matter of Maria Higgins and Hannah Johansson, please come forward,'' He starts, looking up at Maria—one of our maids who saw the whole incident.
She was walking through the halls until she heard raising voices; luckily, she stayed long enough to see Hannah push Emma down the stairs which she claims to be a witness. Both of Hannah and Maria walk towards their stands, causing everyone to look at them.
The judge looks down at the paper, ''Maria Higgins, please raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?'' He asks, eyeing Maria; so does the rest of the people here.
An officer places Maria's hand on the bible, ''I do.''
me, ''Why do we need to take this into the courtroom? It's enough evident that the future queen could have been killed but Hannah still managed to make a case in order to defend herself? How does this even work?''
certain unexplained
before keeping quiet for a few seconds, ''We've got the test result and the father,'' She
about that,
doesn't. They can make it all up,'' She says. ''So, I did us a favour. You and
begin,'' The judge says to
I heard in the palace when they were gone, they went to investigate about the current child that Ms. Johansson is carrying as she claimed Prince Emery to be the father,'' She says, looking at our direction; whatever she will say, as long as she states the
to intervene. All I could say is that, I saw Hannah pushed Princess Emma out of the room but she had pushed too far which caused her to fall down
Ms. Higgins. You may step down,'' The judge says and Maria slowly steps down from the stand, walking back
tell the truth and nothing but the truth?'' The
way towards Hannah, placing her hand on the bible. I eye her
She replies; her
starts to whisper but their whispers are far from my range of hearing. They seem to talk about the incident that happened; making
small cause and a plan, she ended up in jail. Maybe, all she attempted was to hurt Emma,
ended up causing the
claim as they heard and was present including Princess Evelyn and the queen herself,'' Our lawyer, Mr. James Gilbert starts to speak, as he looks directly into
the prince to be the father of her child, she ended up hurting
father to my child!'' Hannah
bible that you shall tell the truth and nothing but the truth so I advise you to do as told,'' He points at her, making her look down at the ground as
father of the child is in here with us. I've asked him to come here all the way from Melbourne to justify and to state the truth. Remember Daniel, Ms. Johansson?'' He asks, turning to look at Daniel, who is currently sitting on the other side with Cole. Everyone starts to mutter words as they look at
suitcase on the desk before taking out an unknown file and within seconds, Evelyn's lips are already curving into a smile; making me realise
enough proof to state that the prince of Cambridge is definitely innocent,'' He says, proudly as he glances towards Hannah; showing that he is already winning the case without a
Honour!'' Her
at the attorney, seeing that he is currently looking at Hannah and back at Emma. The main problem is that this case is being held, according to the law which means that if there are certain proof that may show her innocent, it
and Prince Emery used to be together when they were in college. It's no doubt that they could've spent more time together when
He adds,
A picture of Hannah and I, with my hands on her waist as she sits on top of me while I lay on my back on the bed; the
There are, in fact, five different pictures. Through the pictures, it is shown that Hannah and I were intimate. I look at Emma, seeing
she starts to
the prince and the offender were indeed close but they ended it all before he left Australia, as he was engaged to Princess Emma,'' James Gilbert speaks up, ''Forgive me, Your Honour but I shall show you more proof that may
I left her in the living room
seem
father to the child that she is carrying is me when it's not. She
same glass? Of course. I left Melbourne in a hurry that I did not
will do anything to make sure that she seems innocent so I had planned
same glass that was used on the night that Hannah Johansson came to see Prince Emery in his apartment in Melbourne. According to the examinations of
says, frowning
that was used by Ms. Johansson herself. His Highness had served water and he was absent in the living room, answering a call from his sister, Princess Evelyn,'' He says, as he places
it was weeks ago, how?'' I ask, slowly as I face Evelyn, making sure that she hears my question very well. It seems
to come with her. When things were rough for you, I had no other choice,'' She replies. Both
objections?'' The judge
win a case when the person is at fault. Yet, a lot of people have won cases that they don't deserve but they just need a really
continue to the case where it involves the princess and the miscarriage? The
Emery
Today is the day. The day where she'll be judged.
I, stand still as I watch the crowd, mostly citizens as they join us on this day. The day where we'll say the truth and leave everything to the judge where he shall be the one to state Hannah's punishment.
''There are a lot of people here,'' Evelyn says.
''You're right. The whole country knows about this. I'm pretty sure they've chosen our side yet some rebellions might be supporting her,'' I mutter under my breath as I keep on eyeing the crowd as Emma stands still beside me, her fingers entwined with mine.
''We don't need to know that now,'' She replies.
''It's starting,'' Evelyn gestures for us to sit.
Our royal lawyer has been dealing issues in this family for years, he is one of our trustworthy man. We all sit at the assigned seats, facing the judge and within seconds, I am already turning to look at Hannah, seeing her staring straight at the judge as she caresses her stomach.
All of a sudden, we are interrupted by the sound of the door opening before we can even start. Evelyn and I turn to look at the door, seeing Cole and Daniel entering as their eyes wander around the room.
Without me realising, Cole has already looked my way as he walks towards his side—with Hannah. Daniel follows behind him, his eyes won't leave Hannah's figure. I can't believe that this is what we've come to.
We were laughing, enjoying and even cherishing the moment of our lives. That seemed like only a few months ago but now things have changed. We've became adults before we get to realise it.
''All rise. Honourable judge is preceding into the court room,'' An officer says, as a sign for us to stand up; before turning to look at the judge, entering.
''Please be seated,'' He says, as we sit.
''Shall we begin?'' I hear someone ask but everything seems like a blur; my whole mind can't even comprehend what the hell is happening right now.
The judge begins by reading the case number and stating who is present in the court room other than the gallery and observers, ''This is the case number 84C01-0703-JD-00569, in the matter of Hannah Johansson. Present in the courtroom are the defendant and her attorney, the deputy prosecutor and the probation officer.''
I glance one more time at her, seeing her eyes are red and slightly swollen; as if she has been crying. Both of her hands are shaking but she hides it very well, not seen if I don't pay close attention. As for herself, she looks tired, hopeless and just, miserable.
It pains me to see her this way but it's her fault.
1This wouldn't have happened if she didn't attempt.
''This is going to be long,'' Evelyn mutters beside me, making me turn to look at her; seeing that she's not looking at Hannah at all. Both of her eyes show no sympathy—maybe because she haven't spent as much time as I've spent with her.
''All are innocent until proven guilty. You have the option to plead not guilty, guilty or no contest. No contest means the trial will continue without your supporting evidence which can still find you guilty. I advise you not to plead no contest. You also have the right to obtain counsel,'' The judge says, while the rest of us are quietly in our spot; not uttering anything.
I look at Emma, seeing that she is currently looking down at her hands as she stays still next to our lawyer. If only I can be next to her, in order to comfort, I would but like I said, she's strong enough. She is.
''In the matter of Maria Higgins and Hannah Johansson, please come forward,'' He starts, looking up at Maria—one of our maids who saw the whole incident.
She was walking through the halls until she heard raising voices; luckily, she stayed long enough to see Hannah push Emma down the stairs which she claims to be a witness. Both of Hannah and Maria walk towards their stands, causing everyone to look at them.
The judge looks down at the paper, ''Maria Higgins, please raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?'' He asks, eyeing Maria; so does the rest of the people here.
An officer places Maria's hand on the bible, ''I do.''
me, ''Why do we need to take this into the courtroom? It's enough evident that the future queen could have been killed but Hannah still managed to make a case in order to defend herself? How does this even work?''
certain unexplained
before keeping quiet for a few seconds, ''We've got the test result and the father,'' She
about that,
doesn't. They can make it all up,'' She says. ''So, I did us a favour. You and
begin,'' The judge says to
I heard in the palace when they were gone, they went to investigate about the current child that Ms. Johansson is carrying as she claimed Prince Emery to be the father,'' She says, looking at our direction; whatever she will say, as long as she states the
to intervene. All I could say is that, I saw Hannah pushed Princess Emma out of the room but she had pushed too far which caused her to fall down
Ms. Higgins. You may step down,'' The judge says and Maria slowly steps down from the stand, walking back
tell the truth and nothing but the truth?'' The
way towards Hannah, placing her hand on the bible. I eye her
She replies; her
starts to whisper but their whispers are far from my range of hearing. They seem to talk about the incident that happened; making
small cause and a plan, she ended up in jail. Maybe, all she attempted was to hurt Emma,
ended up causing the
claim as they heard and was present including Princess Evelyn and the queen herself,'' Our lawyer, Mr. James Gilbert starts to speak, as he looks directly into
the prince to be the father of her child, she ended up hurting
father to my child!'' Hannah
bible that you shall tell the truth and nothing but the truth so I advise you to do as told,'' He points at her, making her look down at the ground as
father of the child is in here with us. I've asked him to come here all the way from Melbourne to justify and to state the truth. Remember Daniel, Ms. Johansson?'' He asks, turning to look at Daniel, who is currently sitting on the other side with Cole. Everyone starts to mutter words as they look at
suitcase on the desk before taking out an unknown file and within seconds, Evelyn's lips are already curving into a smile; making me realise
enough proof to state that the prince of Cambridge is definitely innocent,'' He says, proudly as he glances towards Hannah; showing that he is already winning the case without a
Honour!'' Her
at the attorney, seeing that he is currently looking at Hannah and back at Emma. The main problem is that this case is being held, according to the law which means that if there are certain proof that may show her innocent, it
and Prince Emery used to be together when they were in college. It's no doubt that they could've spent more time together when
He adds,
A picture of Hannah and I, with my hands on her waist as she sits on top of me while I lay on my back on the bed; the
There are, in fact, five different pictures. Through the pictures, it is shown that Hannah and I were intimate. I look at Emma, seeing
she starts to
the prince and the offender were indeed close but they ended it all before he left Australia, as he was engaged to Princess Emma,'' James Gilbert speaks up, ''Forgive me, Your Honour but I shall show you more proof that may
I left her in the living room
seem
father to the child that she is carrying is me when it's not. She
same glass? Of course. I left Melbourne in a hurry that I did not
will do anything to make sure that she seems innocent so I had planned
same glass that was used on the night that Hannah Johansson came to see Prince Emery in his apartment in Melbourne. According to the examinations of
says, frowning
that was used by Ms. Johansson herself. His Highness had served water and he was absent in the living room, answering a call from his sister, Princess Evelyn,'' He says, as he places
it was weeks ago, how?'' I ask, slowly as I face Evelyn, making sure that she hears my question very well. It seems
to come with her. When things were rough for you, I had no other choice,'' She replies. Both
objections?'' The judge
win a case when the person is at fault. Yet, a lot of people have won cases that they don't deserve but they just need a really
continue to the case where it involves the princess and the miscarriage? The