Moving forward

Court date

I don't know how he did it but he did it, Paul my lawyer has managed to keep me going to court on a down low. If anyone heard about me being dragged to court for speed racing they be a field day but I'm not sure how they turn it with my father being a race driver, i'll be following in his footsteps. I woke up to the phone call and now I'm a little happy but knowing the system I doubt they go easy on me. Poster girl material right here for everyone to take a sample off

Paul: where the pants suit, hair up and come with a polite manner baby-bell please

I cant help but laugh at the text i feel like a five year old again being told what to do and wear, ignoring the message anyway as i tend to please so i throw on my pants suit making sure its neat and no crinkles. If I had it my way ill probably turn up in jeans and a jersey but apparently i cant do that and the last text had me in tears, telling me to come in a polite manner, he's afraid I'll open my mouth before thinking but I'm not that stupid well a little but never mind. i'll be on my best behaviour unless they mention something they shouldn't. Tying my hair in a pony tail i grab my keys and bag from the counter before locking up and leaving. I'm meeting Paul on the steps in front of the court house in forty five minutes with the hearing following behind, which I'm hoping doesn't waste the whole day as i really want my bed back right now, i can practically hear it screaming my name and i'm tempted. Pulling my Audi from the garage i climb in turning the music on full blast before following the direction in my car, i cant believe I'm doing this.

Pulling into the car park i make my way to the front of the court house to find Paul standing looking at his watch, I'm only a minute or two late and that wasn't my fault, I didn't think the traffic would be that bad or me taking the wrong turn which was really an accident, I didn't see the turn before it was too late and i missed it. As soon as Paul spots me he makes his way inside with me following closely behind, he has already given me the plan on the phone this morning and he says he be doing all this talking, told me i was lucky that i have a police officer on my side ready to vouch for me, i must be lucky 'insert eye roll' i say to myself knowing im not getting the easy route this time. Reaching a double door Paul stops and turns to me with a worried look

"Annabelle, whatever happens in there please don't reaction and remain calm" i look at him confused but then it comes to me, there going to bring my parents into it and either blame them or something stupid and i don't know now if i can do it. Taking a breath the door opens and i walk in with Paul by my side. I look around to see my uncle Liam and his wife Jasmine, my favourite officer lively and a couple of other people, lucky me i think. Taking my seat i wait for the judge to come and now I'm getting nervous, my balms have gone sweaty.

"Please stand for judge reading" with that i stand to my feet and wait for her to take her seat, I'm looking at Paul for a little help with calming down, however Paul gives me a reassuring smile and holds my hands together before taking his seat and me following right behind. I haven't heard much from my uncle apart from a couple of texts making sure I'm ok, I'm not sure if he knew about my driving habits, im sure Paul would have kept him updated with everything.

"State versus Miss Wilson" as I listen to the judge start talking and then my lawyer telling them its a massive misunderstanding but looking at the judge face i can tell she doesn't think it is, I'm not sure what's going to happen with lack of evidence. Office lively has stood up and has come near the judge but not being looking at me with a smile.

"i have only known Miss Wilson for a short amount of three months and i can vouch for her, shes not a bad person. We have spoken about applying for colleges and turning a leaf. She means well however shes still hurting from the loss and acting out. She's genuinely a lovely person. We have a laugh together and i see the other side of her, the side that just wants to be understood, she just needs someone to listen to her" listening to Zack lively speak about me i still cant believe he's vouching for me, yes we spoken about college but I didn't say anything about applying, the cheek of him but I guess he's trying to get me off the hook, if i do i have to make sure i thank him, he's definitely been trying to help me

"Miss Wilson listening to officer lively and your lawyer i have come to the conclusion that you either go to college and sort the act out with speaking to someone which i will pick or you spend six months in a detention centre. I understand you lost your parents three months ago so I'm giving you a second chance, everyone deserves one after the hand you have been dealt" i look at the judge in shock as i either have college or a detention centre, thats a no brain as i love my independence, telling the judge ill go college a smile has appeared on her face

"Good choice Miss Wilson. You be going to the same town as your uncle and going to the town college. I have read that your father was a racer so please miss Wilson follow your father foot steps and keep it on the track. On other terms you shall speak to officer lively once a week for six months, if he thinks your struggling mentally then we will think about talking to someone professional however the connection you have with officer lively i believe he will guide you" poor lad I'm going to drive officer lively crazy by the time is over and I'm going to enjoy it.

Walking out the court hearing i have a smile on my face with everyone else but as i turn my head my eyes connect with my uncle i know he's worried about me and I promise ill talk to office lively about everything as i know he will never judge me, he hasn't this far and for saying i only known him three months, i trust me. Hes like my older annoying brother and from our previous talks he understand me and can help me move on. Dropping my head my uncle brings me into a hug a lot has changed since i saw him last, I'm no longer the girl who blocks everyone out but i still don't talk much while i plan on doing as i start college unfortunately. I plan on taking business classes with a double major of engineering although i already know my way round a car, a truck and a motorcycle which they don't need to know. However football is still out the window as it brings back too many painful memories. As me and uncle break the hug we start walking out the door together before officer Zack lively steps up in front of me with a smile but that smile won't stay for long

"Annabelle here's my number, we can talk every Sunday morning. Please don't drive me crazy" i take the paper in hand with a smile and slide it in my pocket, I didn't think i ever like a police officer after the two told me about my parent but officer lively changed my mind and now he's like a older brother i cant escape which by the looks of his smirk, he's going to love this.