CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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"Y/N L/N, you are under arrest with theft. You can get a lawyer and everything you say starting from now can be used against you." An officer said and handcuffed me.

I am so confuse, what is happening?

"Sir, what did I steal? I never did anything like that." I complained.

"Let's talk at the police station."

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"WHAT?" I asked loudly.

"Rindou Haitani said you use his bank account and send money to your mom. Do I need to repeat it again?" The officer in charge of me said.

I sat and starts combing my hair in frustration. "I never did it, sir. I don't have my phonethat time-"

"The evidence says you did it, so expect you'll be imprisoned for a year or two. Depends if you can pay him."

"Sir, those records doesn't prove that I am the one who sends it, it is possible that he use my phone to have access on my accounts. You are a police officer, you should consider every possibilities for the investigation instead of jumping to conclusions." I stated.

He close his eyes like he is calming himself. "This is why law students annoying when they are at the police station, you guys are a bunch of know-hows. You are just studying law and we are working with the law for years. Don't lecture me, my experience is nothing to your studies."

This dumb bald officer, did he left his brain somewhere?

Rindou came and I got delighted. "Rin." I called him.

My brows met when he ignored me.

"She's claiming she never use her phone that time, is it true?" The officer asked.

"No, I really don't know how she knew my account so please investigate further." Rindou said.

The officer nodded. I am utterly shock. Rindou starts spitting nonsense, saying I also steal his black card to buy some shoes for my brother. That fucker..

I started crying the officer won't let me explain myself and just listens to Rindou. The officer left and Rindou can leave. I'll be staying here for the next 48 hours before I'Il be transfered in the detention center to have trial in court.

Rindou get close to my ear. "I used youso well, it is time to dispose you." Hewhispered. "Let's play using the law you're so proud of." After saying his shits, he smirked and laughed silently and evilly.

I started bawling, he didn't change after all. He got me again with his lies. I am locked for 48 hours, I didn't eat the foods the police gave me.

At the detention center.

"3356, you have a visitor." 3356 is my prison number so l went our of the cell.

"Mom." I cried when I saw her.

She's also crying and looks really to tired. I touched the glass between us.

"What happen? You will never steal something, how could they accuse you?" She said.

"I am sorry, Mom. I swear I didn't steal anything from him. I am sorry for worrying you like this." I sobbed.

"I am now finding you a lawyer, but no one wants to do it since they said it is dangerous. It is gang related, why are you witha gang member, my daughter?"

"I just ended up being with him. I am sure they will put a public defender as my lawyer so don't think about it too much."

"I don't trust them.. I am sure they willjust let you lose the trial. I will do my bestto find you a lawyer, don't worry. Even if I need to loan money just to pay them."

"Mom, don't do such thing. Loan sharks are dangerous. If the public defender won't do their job right, I will expose them. You know how good I am in talking back right?"

"Time is up!" The police said.

That fast?

I stood up and the police hold me to let me out of the room.

"Eat well, don't overthink too much." My mom reminded before I left. I replied with a nod and a sweet assuring smile for her.

Days pass at the detention center, I still don't have a notice for the trial.

"3356, your lawyer is here."

The officer opened the door and I entered the room not expecting anything about my lawyer.Looking at the woman sitting on a chair."Ms. Watanabe?" I surprisingly uttered.

I sat in front of her and she smiled at me. "Are you doing well? Do you get bullied inside?"

Shaking my head, I respond. "Ms. Watanabe, how did you become my lawyer? You are not allowed to defend since you are professor, right?"

"I resigned and become a lawyer again sol can defend you. I knew no one will take your case since it is BONTEN-related."

"Ms. Watanabe, please go back to school. The students need your lectures, with you there l know we will have better lawyers in the future so please."

"Don't worry. The principal said he will take me back after this and I can start teaching again next year after I prove your innocence."

I got touched and tears fall from my eyes. "Thank you, Ms."

"Save that for later, now tell me what really happens."

I told her what happen but didn't tell her the abduction, rape part and how Rindou physically abuse me. The issue here is the theft not that one and if I tell Ms. Watanabe I am sure she will be in danger.

She only knows I am tutoring Rindouabout law so he will know how it works.

"Can your mom stands on the witness stand? I know she found it weird that you don't answer her calls."

"She will, please explain everything to her and how it works."

After discussing for a while, Ms. Watanabe left.

Next day...

Ms. Watanabe came back and told me that Mom is going to be in the witness stand. She told me some expected questions the prosecution might throw at me and she told me to prepare my self answering it.

When we are done, Ms. Watanabe suddenly asked. "You told me everything, right?"

I paused. "Of course, Ms."

She hold my hands. "Kana told me whatshe did and she's now blaming herselfbecause of what happened to you."

I looked down.

"We can use it in the argument and tell them you got abducted, so you couldn't use your phone. Kana is willing to come to the court as a witness and she's prepared to be accused as anaccomplice."

"It will be dangerous if we mention the abduction. Let's just stick to the old plan, I don't wanna lose anyone while fighting for this." I began sobbing.

Ms. Watanabe just looks at me bawlingmy eyes out. I sniffed and covered my face.

"You are raped, am I right?" She asked.

I look at her, and more tears fell as memories flashed inside my head like an endless film.

Ms. Watanabe went by my side and hugged me. "Oh you poor thing," she said as she pats my head. "We will lock that jerk in jail, he will see."

I shook my head. "Ms. Watanabe, don't tell anyone and tell Kana don't talk about it. Rindou will killmanyone who knows about it. So please..."

"He can't kill us, if he kill us it is just obvious that she raped you. He won't do it. He will try everything to escape and have an alibi in every evidence. That's why we need a definite evidence. Something he can't escape."

Disagreeing, I shake my head again. "Rindou, shot two guys in front of me without having any hint of hesitation. He act according to his mood. We won't know what his next plan is.. he's a man who always exceeds expectation." I faced her. "Let's just stick to the plan Ms."

"That's what Rindou wants to happen for sure. You can't just be scared of him and run away everytime. You knownbetter than this, law is imbalance in some ways and it is our job, us who works with the law to make it balance as much as possible."

I only look at her, she's right.

"I will risk my life for this case, I won't let my student suffer from any injustice. So, let's fight together, BONTEN İs a just a bunch of criminals."

I was touched by her words. Maybe it is really not that bad to be alive.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I chose this decision. I am not gonna risk everyone's life especially, brother's life. I'll also try to talk to Rindou."

"Why would you talk to him? He did all ofthis to you."

"I wanna ask him some things I don't understand. Why? Why do he have to go this far? He said he loves me... he said he will change." I cried again. "He protected me a lot of times, took care of me and he's the only one I have in those lonely days. He hurt me and all, I know it is wrong." I sobbed. "I know it is.." I sniff and look down biting my lower lip. "I stil accept him when he told me he'll change. It turns out it was a lie again. It is the last string I am holding, the last hope I have that he will change." I cried so loud.

Ms. Watanabe just hugs me. "He won'tchange. Don't let that man get to you. He doesn't deserve you, man who hits woman will never deserve it."

I broke down and bawled on Ms. Watanabe's shoulder. And the words I've been holding back for three months is about to leave my mouth."I love him." I cried louder. "I love Rindou, Ms. Watanabe."

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