Betrayed By Everyone, Loved By Four
Betrayed By Everyone Loved by Four Chapter 113

"Is it true that you planned for the hook up between Mr. Melrose, and Miss Holmebrooke?"

My jaw dropped. What the actual f**k! How could they ask that?

"Calm down Millie. We were already prepared for this." Marcus whispered in my ear.

"What does that mean?" I whispered back.

"Just listen." Marcus said.

"No, that is not true. I would never let do something like that." Leo replied monotone.

"No? There are texts between you and Mr. Melrose." Mr. Maroney said.

Maroney clicked a button on the remote in his hand. On the screen pulled up texts that confirm what Mr. Maroney just asked. They're screen shots though, not actual proof. Besides that, Leo does not talk like this. "Is this not your conversation with Mr. Melrose Mr. Whitlock?" Mr. Maroney asked.

"No it is not." Leo said. "First of all, that is not my number. These are also screen shots, not records. If you pull the records of Mr. Melrose's history, I guarantee you will not find this there." He said.

I smiled proudly. Leo is being so professional. I'm so proud of him.

"Hmmm that so? But you are in a relationship with Miss Holmebrooke?" Mr. Maroney asked.

So, that was what? Just to put doubt in the jury's heads? How pathetic.

"Yes. Millie, and I are in a poly relationship. We have three other boyfriends." Leo said nonchalantly.

Pride is swelling in my chest.

"You admit that you have a poly relationship?" Mr. Maroney genuinely seems shocked.

Leo shrugged. "You already told the jury, and I am not ashamed of the love I found. I consider myself lucky." He said.

"I see." Mr. Maroney said. "And you are the one in charge yes?" He asked.

"I'm not sure what you mean by that." Leo stated.

"You're a Dom. They are your subs?" Mr. Maroney asked.

How do they even know that?

"We don't have a hard Dom/Sub relationship, but I am a bit of a Dom yes." Leo said.

"So, is it so hard to believe that you did set this up. For your own pleasure? You let others touch your grilfriend. Why not one more? Especially when your girlfriend seems so willing." Mr. Maroney said.

I get it now. Why they called Leo up there, and why none of my lawyers have tried to object. They're trying to rile Leo up. Because Leo is so cranky, and cold, they saw him as an easy target to set off. Boy are they in for a surprise. Leo is the most composed person I know.

"It is hard to believe, because that isn't true." Leo stated. "Excuse me Mr. Maroney, but I thought James said I came out of no where. Or was it that I came hours later? Sorry, I have trouble keeping up." He said.

I had to fight back a laugh at Mr. Maroney's face.

"No Mr. Maroney, I did not set anything up. Millie is in a consensual relationship with me, and three others. Just because the five of us love each other, does not mean we are willing to share with anybody. That's not how our relationship works." Leo said. Mr. Maroney cleared his throat.

"But you did assault Mr. Melrose?" He asked.

Wow, what a lame way to try to save yourself.

"That's correct." Leo said.

"No further questions." Mr. Maroney said, and took his seat.

This time Derek was the one to stand up.

"Mr. Whitlock, why don't you tell us what happened in your own words." Derek said.

"It's true that Millie and I were having issues. I walked into the pizzeria knowing Millie was there. She left with James to avoid me. I watched them walk across the street to the park. They were gone long after the shop closed. I waited anyways. I was outside when I heard a scream. I rushed off towards the direction to see James pinning Millie down on the ground. He had a hand over her mouth. She was struggling as he tried to take his clothes off. That was when I beat him up. I left him bloody on the ground, and took Millie home." Leo said.

"So, you whitnessed this attempted rape, and have proof of the condition you found Millie in? Her face was all bruised correct?" Derek asked.

"That's correct." Leo said.

Derek clicked the remote to pull up the pictures Leo too of my face after. He gave everyone a few seconds to look over the photos. Then he didn't even address them. Just left them up for everyone to keep staring at as he continued. "And it wouldn't have just been attempted if it weren't for you interfering?" Derek asked.

"That is also correct." Leo said.

"Hmm. That seems more plausible than the many stories that Mr. Melrose and Mr. Maroney are saying." Derek said. "That's all your honor."

Derek came back to take his seat. I watched as Leo walked off the stand. He gave me a wink when he passed me, and I blushed.

"We would like to call Vanessa Elms to the stand." Mr. Maroney said.

The defense and offense questioned Vanessa. She seemed very nervous the entire time. I kind of felt bad for her, but that's her fault for testifying on behalf of that scum anyways.

After Vanessa, Caleb was called. I also did not know that they planned to question my brother. Both of my parents were also questioned. Along with James parents, and grandfather.

All of them were basic questions. I'm pretty sure they were just trying to build a background for James and I. To make us seem like sweet innocent children. Well, one of us really is. Although, calling his grandfather probably wasn't the best decision.

After it came to light that James's grandfather let all of that bullying happen to me, Judge Lockern was furious. She went in a rant about how he should be on trail alone for not protecting the youth of this country. Judge Lockern even told him that she would never let him work in another school unless it was as a janitor.

We took an hour lunch break after that. I barely ate. Atlas pratically had to force feed me like a baby. I'm just too nervous. I have no idea how things are going to go, or where the jury's heads are at.

However, I did spend the hour lunch with the six girls that came today. I'm so proud of them for showing up, and for being willing to get on that stand. Emma is the most nervous. I tried to keep up a confident appearance for them. I need to be stronger so that they can lean on me.

All too soon, we are back in the court room. Everyone took their seats. Judge Lockern addressed the court, and we began once again.

"We would like to call Miss Holmebrooke to the stand." Mr. Maroney said.

I swallowed hard as I stood. I tried to keep my shoulders back, and my head high. Those girls are the key to winning this case. I need to show them that this isn't that scary. Even though it really is.

"Miss Holmebrooke, is it true that you give yourself willingly to anyone who asks?" Mr. Maroney asked.

Wow, starting off strong.

"Objection!" Derek shouted.

"Overruled." Judge Lockern said. "Mr. Maroney, make your point quick." She said.

Mr. Maroney smiled at her, and then turned to me.

"No, that is not true." I stated.

"So, you don't willingly have four boyfriends then?" He asked.

"I do, but that doesn't mean I give myself to everyone who asks." I said.

"How else would someone understand your relationship?" Mr. Maroney said amused.

"Objection! Their relationshop is irrelevant to this case." Henry shouted.

"Agreed. Jury will disregard." Judge Lockern said.

"Apologizes your honor." Mr. Maroney said. "Miss Holmebrooke, is it true that you were fighting with your boyfriends when you claimed this attempted r**e?"

"Yes." I said.

"And you planned all of this to get back at your boyfriends for your fight?" He asked.

"No." I stated.

"You didn't? On the camera it shows that you left willingly with James. Your own boyfriend admitted to you fighting. Could it be that Mr. Whitlock caught you in the act? That it set him off, and you lied to cover yourself? Or maybe Mr. Whitlock is in on this with you now?" Mr. Maroney rushed out question after question.

"Yes we were fighting. Yes I left with James on my own. I never thought he would try to rape me. No means no. No matter who I am with. If it wasn't for Mr. Whitlock, I would have really been raped that night." I said.

"Hmmm, just all seems a bit too.. perfect. Your four boyfriends come from famous laywers. James ruined your life last year. Maybe this was a way to get back at him for that." Mr. Maroney said. "That's not tr-"

"That's all your honor, thank you." Mr. Maroney cut me off.

He took his seat, and Adam stood to question me.

"Millie, why don't you tell us what happened that day in your own words." He said.

I told the jury exactly what happened. Word for word. The truth. I hope they believe me. Once I was done Adam gave me a sad smile.

"That must have been traumatic." Adam said.

I nodded. "If it wasn't for my four boyfriends, I'm not sure I could have made it to this stand." I said.

Adam nodded. "Did you ever suspect that James could be dangerous?" He asked.

"No, if I did, I wouldn't have left with him." I said.

"So, what you are saying is that James has been trying to date you since school has started this year. You've been denying him, and that made Mr. Melrose angry-" "Objection!" Mr. Maroney shouted.

"Overruled. Continue Mr. Whitlock." Judge Lockern said.

"Denying Mr. Melrose made him angry. Angry enough to assault you. Now here we are. Why are you here Millie? Going through all of this. Most girls who get raped don't even tell anyone. Yet, here you are." Adam said.

"I just.. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to another girl, and I never tried to do anything about it. I didn't want James to actually rape somebody some day, but.." I trailed off.

"But what Miss Holmebrooke?" Adam urgered.

I took a deep breath.

"Little did I know that James has been raping girls since before we were dating." I stated.

There were several audiable gasps in the court room.

"Objection! This is news to me." Mr. Maroney said.

Adam addressed the Judge. "We submitted a few last minute testimonies." He said.

"I see that here. Overruled. Mr. Maroney, you will get your chance to cross examine." Judge Lockern said.

"Good, Miss Holmebrooke can step down. I call Ella Evans to the stand." Adam said.

I took my seat, and Marucs squeezed my shoulder. I listened to the girls get questioned. Adam had all of them tell their stories. Mr. Maroney cross examined them hard. Emma sobbed the entire time she was on the stand. I felt so bad.

Before I knew it, everyone was questioned. I'm so proud of the girls for doing that. All of them except Jamie cried. Honestly, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Vanessa even stormed out of the court room at one point. If the jury doesn't believe us after hearing all of that... I have no faith left in humanity.

Mr. Maroney gave his closing statement. I am not going to lie, it was good. Really good. I wanted to throw up.

Then Henry gave our closing statement. It was also a strong speech. I was happy for that. All that's left now, is for the jury to make their decisions.

"Jury, you may leave to dicuss the decision. We will await your answer." Judge Lockern slammed down her gavel.

All of us were excused. I pratically ran to the bathroom. I just need a breather. A small break. After I composed myself I walked out to find the girls. "You all did so great." I said once I found them huddled in a cirlce. "I am so proud of all of you." I said.

"I can't believe we finally did it." Ella said.

"Thank you so much for giving us strength Millie. For giving us this chance." Emma said.

I smiled at them all.

We spent the next few hours talking. My boyfriends even went to get us snacks at one point. I can't believe they haven't made a decision yet. "Millie."

I looked up to see Adam.

"They made a decision."

I gulped.

We all followed Adam back to the court room. All of us settled in our seats. Then Judge Lockern addressed the jury.

"Jury, have you come to a decision?" She asked.

The woman at the very end stood up.

"Yes we have your honor." She said.

"Proceed." Judge Lockern said.

"In a unanimous vote, we the jury find the defendant James Melrose.."