90 Days Pursuing My Husband's Love

The Arnold Trial (Chapter 72)

Two days have passed since we got back from our honeymoon. The news dragging my name along with Andreas and Arnold is no longer heard. I don't know what Andreas has done to make the news can just disappear.

This morning, I, Andreas, Mama and Angelica will go to court to attend the verdict hearing that Arnold will receive. I honestly don't want to leave, but I appreciate the feelings of Andreas and the others. If I don't come, I'm afraid Andreas is thinking something.

'It could be that Andreas thinks that I can't bear to see Arnold sitting in the sickle seat.'

I was getting ready by sitting in front of the mirror polishing my face with thin makeup. I chose to wear a peach-colored shirt paired with white pants with hair that I tied high. I polish my lips with lipstick that is in the same color as the shirt I wear. I don't know why I like the way I look in the mirror.

"Why smile for yourself?" Andreas asked as he held my shoulders and kissed my head.

"Nothing." My reply is to smile again.

"You look beautiful. Do you want to show your beauty to others as well?"

"You mean?" Ask wonder.

Andreas just smiled and walked away to the closet to pick up the clothes he was going to wear. Andrew just came out of the bathroom.

'What do I mean I want to show Arnold?'

I stared at Andreas' back who started wearing a light blue shirt.

"Then I won't go." I said and laid myself on the bed.

Andreas turned around and approached me to the bed.

"Why?" Ask.

"I know what your question means. Do you think I'd go to court to show Arnold this face of mine?" I said very upset.

Andreas even smiled and rubbed my head gently.

"Darling, I was just kidding. Do not put it into the heart. I never thought anything about it. But to be honest, I don't actually want any man to see this beauty of my woman. I'm afraid they'll be blown away." Andreas then pinched my nose.

"So you want me home forever?" Say again with the look of the face that I made to look more upset.

"No dear. I want to take you wherever I go. Let people know that I have a very beautiful wife like you." Said Andreas who made my cheeks flushed.

"My wife, you're so adorable when you're embarrassed." Andreas continued, which made my cheeks warm up.

"Here, don't tease me anymore. Come quickly put on your pants. Or we'll be late." My reply.

Andreas kissed my forehead and then went back to the closet to pick up his suit.

*******

We arrived at the court at 8 a.m. The court order against Arnold will start in half an hour. We all chose to wait in the courtroom.

"Ma, according to Mama. How long will Arnold be in prison?" Angelica asked as we sat close by.

"Mama doesn't know either. What is clear is that your brother will be severely punished. In addition to killing his Papa accidentally, with a weapon he brought to the CTF proves that he is targeting someone to shoot. And that's included in the assassination plot. Arnold was also found guilty of kidnapping your brother-in-law. And even the police have evidence that he's been molesting your brother. Even though your own brother never reported it to the police." Said Mama Andreas.

"That means Arnold's sister will be subject to a layered article huh Ma?" Ask Angelica.

"of course. Given the various crimes he's committed." Answer Mama Andreas.

I was only silent at the words of the two, while Andreas had been busy talking to some lawyers since.

The trial began.

"On this day of the trial...." I don't know what someone called the Registrar said firmly. I wasn't so focused because he read so many numbers that I didn't understand. "With defendant Arnold Setyawan ready to start."

The entire room started to shut up and focused on listening to the Clerk's words.

"The Judge's Assembly enters the courtroom, the audience stands up !!" Say it again firmly.

Just contact everyone present following the orders that the Registrar said.

"The audience is welcome to sit back...!!" Continue Registrar.

"Is the brother of the Public Prosecutor ready to go to trial?" Ask the Chief Judge.

"Ready." The Public Prosecutor replied briefly.

"Is the Legal Counsel's sister ready for the trial?" Ask the Chief Judge again.

"On this day, the XXX date, the Ternate State court hearing that examined and tried the criminal case with the number XXXX, with the defendant Arnold Setyawan, I declare it open and open to the public." Said the presiding judge and then knocked the hammer 1 time.

"To the Brother of the Public Prosecutor, please present the Accused before the hearing." The Chief Justice.

"Good Assembly of Judges... Defendant Setyawan, welcome to enter the courtroom." Said the Public Prosecutor.

Suddenly, our eyes all looked towards Arnold who entered wearing a white shirt and dressed in black. He looked so moody, he felt so guilty. Arnold entered the courtroom while saluting the Assembly of Judges by nodding his head.

The Chief Justice invited Arnold to sit down.

"Please sit!!" Speak the Chief Justice. "Defendant's Brother, are you in good health?"

"Healthy, Mr. Judge." Reply Arnold.

"Are you ready for the trial?" Ask the Chief Judge back.

"Every Judge." Reply Arnold steady.

"Well, according to the agenda, today's hearing is a reading of the verdict and to the defendant's brother, the Public Prosecutor and Legal Counsel to listen and listen to this verdict." Speak again to the Chief Justice.

The presiding judge read out the final verdict, which was to sentence Arnold to 20 years in prison. Then knock the hammer 3 times.

Does the defendant's brother, the Public Prosecutor and Legal Counsel, understand the verdict?"

"Understand me, Judge." Reply Arnold.

"understand. The Honorable Judge." Reply Public Prosecutor.

"Understand me, your majesty." Reply Legal Advisory.

"good. Those who object to the content of this ruling may file an appeal within 14 days of the reading of the decision. The trial today was declared closed!" Said Mr. Judge and then knocked the hammer 3 times.

"I mind...." Shouted a woman.

When I looked, I saw that the one who was shouting was Viona.

"What about the fate of the child I bear if Papa has to be sentenced to 20 years, while he does not want to marry me?" Shouted Viona again.

"Please sister to calm down. I have said that if you object to the content of this ruling, you can file an appeal within 14 days of the reading of this verdict. And now the trial is closed." Speak the Chief Justice.

"The Judge will leave the courtroom. Ladies and gentlemen please stand." Said the Clerk loudly.

"No... No. gabe... Don't do this. What about me...." Viona screamed hysterically and then cried.

I feel sorry for that woman. I can imagine how heartbreaking it was when I heard the verdict. Moreover, she was pregnant.

"You okay?" Andreas asked, rubbing my hands gently.

I nodded and smiled at him.

"I'm just messianic with Viona." My reply.

"What you sow, that's what you reap." Mama's words arrived

suddenly I was standing behind me. "Let's go home." Further.

"Didn't you want to see Arnold?" Ask Angelica.

"no need. Mama knows how Arnold. At a time like this, he wouldn't want anyone to see him. We'd better swipe it next time." Mama answered and walked towards the exit followed by Angelica.

While me and Andreas were still standing and staring at Viona who was sitting on the chair while covering her face in tears.

'Viona, I hope you're steadfast in accepting all of this.'

"Darling, let's go home." Take Andreas.

"All right." My reply.

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Viona's crying voice kept ringing in my ears, making me feel sorry for her. I'd love to support him because after all, he helped me escape from Arnold's cage.

Seriate....