Chapter 59

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  "Hello World, I am holding this press conference today to announce two important things that you all may already be in the know of, however I feel the need explain further. A couple of weeks ago it was announced that I was the lead defense attorney over Frankie Stead's case, however with great disappointment and sorrow I am being forced to resign due to the fact that  I have to defend myself and protect my freedom, reputation, and family name."

Ricks voice was solemn and calm but the sense of stress hovered deep within it. He set at a news press conference, dressed in a navy blue suit and button down shirt, as if he was the head of prestige, sitting with a man next to him, his wife standing directly behind him with Rick jr and Kay and his father Rick  Sr.

I set up as his speech went on and the sound of camera's flashing emphasized just how quiet the room was anticipating his next words.

"Approximately two weeks ago I gained joint custody of my 3 year old daughter from a former client I represented  twice and the mother of that child has done the unthinkable falsely accusing me of rape. I have never in my life forced myself on a woman and would never do so. I am only guilty of infidelity Within my marriage in which I regret, outside of the beautiful daughter achieved. So due to this travesty that is effecting my personal and business life. I have been forced to step down as the lead attorney and be extradited back to Los Angelos where this alleged crime occurred. I would like to thank you all for your time and support in this situation and pray that my truth is vindicated. Thank you."

My heart swam ferociously, knowing that the decision I had made to talk to the detective was moving on to a further level of seriousness. Steph set up glimpsing over at me as we sat in complete awe.

"I guess we'd better find a home in L.a." he stated breaking the silence the had hit this house like a tornado.

I began to overthink did I make the right decision and why the detectives hadn't told me the case was moving forward.

"What the hells going on? Isn't that Allures father?" Mama lorri questioned puzzled.

"Ma give us a moment."

"Hell I wanna know what's goin on."

"MA! I said a moment please."

"Well what's so confidential that I can't hear."

I couldn't see Steph's expression that he gave his mother but it must've been one hell of a one to move her without him saying another word.

I set quietly like a kid awaiting its punishment as Steph gazed at the flat screen tv, clasping his hands firmly together in deep thought.

"Baby I should explain—."

"—No you have nothing to explain Madison."

"Yes I do, could you listen?"

"I'm kind of tired of listening after the fact Madison. You don't think it was a goood idea to tell me we would have to pick up and move our lives half way across the world?"

"It's not like that, could you be a little more sympathetic to my situation."

"I am Madison I really am. But I need you to stop making moves without conferring with me. We are one now so we have to make some decisions for two. Hell just a couple weeks ago You was ringing me out for my past but now you wanna open Pandora's box and not understand that it's going to effect you me and our entire family."

"Are you saying I'm selfish? For standing up for myself?"

"Here we go again making it about you. Stop twisting my words and making it an attack on what happened to you. I fully support you in everything you do but I need to be emotionally prepared to do that and not fold under the pressure."

"When I told you I needed to do something for myself that day on the hotels balcony, that is what I meant."

"We can't just pick up and leave. You're pregnant, the kids need to be settled, and I thought we were planning a wedding..." Steph rambled shaking his head with each word as if he couldn't come to grips.

"Even if I have to figure something out, I can't let rick get away with this. I'm still reliving the nightmares of being raped every single night and he does not deserve to live this peaceful life and be apart of my child's."

"And I get that Madison. I agree but you are carrying my child right now. Do you think now is the best time to move half way across the world with the intent to seek justice against this son of a bitch."

"Yes.... Yes I do and I am. Now are you going to support me or not this? I need to know now?"

"It's not about supporting you."

"It is Steph, it is!"

Steph clenched his jaws rising to his feet." Look whatever you do I'll support you, but I can't just pick up right now and leave baby. We have too much on the line this is our means of income and I can't just pick up and leave baby, I hope you understand."

Although I wanted to break down in a million tears I didn't want to argue anymore and I didn't want to agree to disagree. I knew I needed Steph he was my only source of support outside of my father and I couldn't lose him.

Everything Steph was saying was 100% true and I couldn't expect more from him when I know he had our best interest at heart and he was the provider. It seemed that the loose ends amongst the two of us were endless but we were taking it one day at a time tying and knotting them.

I admired Steph's patience and acceptance of me no matter what the case was. He was going to make the best husband to me and our children one day once all of this was over. I knew I had a lot of explaining to do to my family and mama lorri and that's exactly what I woman upped to do day by day.

Per usual my mother wasn't supportive by far but my father was geared up for this monumental decision I had made to seek justice against rick. Without a second word my dad notified me that he was in touch with the prosecutor Ford and would be the assisting attorney. For the first time in a long time I felt content with what was happening before me.

"It's always good to hear from you, I hate under these circumstances but don't you worry, rest assure that he will be behind bars." Ford said in our first conversation via phone, giving me the security I so desperately needed.

For the time being Steph and I agreed that he would have custody of the 3 kids Gigi, Power, and Allure while I was away with the promise that they would visit.

My mom stayed behind to keep up with the finances while the news got a hold of this developing story and ran with it like a forest fire in L.a burning the edges until it reached the center. As much as I would have wanted to crack this developing strength kept me focused and strong enough to pray for this next chapter in my life.

With a growing belly and the support of my father we boarded the 6am flight to L.a knowing that this trip was strictly business and justice for me and every girl that had been taken advantage of by a man they trusted.  I had a point to prove and there was no turning back, rick needed to be behind bars for what he had done to me and I was willing to go the length to prove it.

I was a mommy of 2 beautiful girls and had to set an example for them that their mother was strong and would stand up to the world like David did Goliath to seek justice and that's exactly what I vowed to do.

With a promise made to myself that I would have my happily ever after once this was all over.

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