Turbulence (Richy x MC) 4
Based on Jonah Kagen's song Turbulence. Here are the links to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if not already read.
I know you don't really need me
But lately you've been feeling like you're okay alone
The young mechanic sat perched on the cold, hard bed. Holding his head in his hands, sobs threatened to rack through his body. The noise of the other occupants was deafening, making his skull pound and his nerves kick in. Continuing to run one of his hands through his blonde hair in an attempt to comfort himself, a shaky sigh escaped his lips.
But we're not gonna crash, go down in flames and broken glass
'Cause you and I are built to last, if you want
Richy and MC had survived the fire, barely making it out right before the mine collapsed, the explosion throwing them forward by sheer force into the rocky terrain. A strong, helping hand pulled him to his feet, and a voice reached his ears. “Richy, thank god you’re okay!”
His brown eyes met the police chief’s relieved expression, but then he noted the sudden shift in demeanor. “Alan.”
The man took a step back, “Your shoulder……what happened to your shoulder?”
“I-” the blonde’s voice trailed off. “I am the Man without a Face, I kidnapped Hannah.”
It's just a little turbulence, turbulence
To know we will find our feet again so fast
Everything had gone by in a blur, as he was ripped from MC’s side, immediately handcuffed. He had found himself sitting on a bed covered with paper, a gurney.
Alan Bloomgate stood by the door, the sorrow evident on his face. “Richy…..you know what this means, don’t you? You know you will be facing charges, admitted into prison, perhaps even a psych ward. And I am forced to issue it out, insure you get the justice that your actions warranted.”
And all these arguments, and self-defense
You don't see it now, but I promise it'll pass
“Richy Rogers, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
The mechanic continued to stare down at the table in front of him, too ashamed to lift his head. He was at a loss of words, how could he ever explain how his fear led him to such drastic actions? No one would believe him, and no one would WANT to believe him, much less forgive him. He was all alone now, his friends had turned their back on him, and he couldn’t blame them, no, not really.
It's just a little turbulence
Tear-filled emerald colored eyes looked at the blonde softly, the wrinkles near her eyes reminding him of those of the mechanic’s own mother. Iris Hanson.
'Cause maybe, we could be like trees
Bending in the breeze, so we can take a storm
That was when Richy broke down, unable to hide and bury the guilt any longer. “Iris, I’m so sorry. I could have prevented her death. I was drunk, I didn’t want to drive…I-”
“It’s not your fault.” The woman smiled softly, tears trickling down her cheeks. “It never was, Richy.”
'Cause feelings only last about a minute-and-a-half
90 seconds and you'll laugh 'cause they're gone
He shook his head, “No, but it was, Iris. I should have driven them, Hannah and Amy, they asked me to drive them back to the waterfall. But I said no, and gave them the keys to the AMC Gremlin. I should have driven them……I should have never given them the keys.”
It's just a little turbulence, turbulence
To know we will find our feet again so fast
“You didn’t know, Richy. You didn’t know that Hannah would be…..was walking along the forest edge. You couldn’t have prevented it,” her eyes glistened.
And all these arguments, and self-defense
You don't see it now, but I promise it'll pass
“If I had driven them, this would have never happened. If I hadn’t been drinking, if I had been sober, I would have driven the car myself, and the accident, it would have never taken place.”
It's just a little turbulence
“Richy Rogers, you are hereby sentenced to a minimum of twelve years in prison.” The judge said, his stormy gray eyes filled with sorrow. “In four years depending on your behavior, you may be eligible for parole.” Casting his eyes away from the mechanic's, he addressed the rest of the people before him, “Thank you jury for your service today, court is adjourned.”
Suddenly the cell door swung open, causing Richy to flinch in reflex at the loud noise, brown eyes taking in the sight of his correctional officer, Jonas Martin.
“You have a visitor,” Jonas said softly. “MC.”
The mechanic’s breath quickened as more thoughts infiltrated his head. The last time he had seen her was in the courtroom, he could still see the betrayal swarming in her eyes. But he could also see a faint glimpse of hope in them, as if she still allowed herself to envision the future together. Who were they kidding, though? It was impossible, he was in prison, had been for five months now. She needed to move on from him, she didn’t deserve life with a criminal and a felon.
“I don’t want to see her,” Richy said as he stood up, fingers running over a small portrait that was taped to the stone wall above his bed……..her beautiful smile and eyes, god, he loved her.
It's just a little turbulence, turbulence
I know we will find our feet again so fast
“She traveled all this way to see you,” Jonas commented. “It’s been five months, Richy. It’s obvious you still have feelings for her, and from what I saw when she signed in, she still reciprocates those feelings for you as well. Why not see her?”
And all these arguments, and self-defense
You don't see it now, but I promise it'll pass
“It is because I love her,” his voice trembled, “that is why I need to let her go. By the time I get out of here, if I get out, it’ll be too late. She doesn’t deserve being forced to wait, she doesn’t deserve life with a convict, the constant scowls and murmurs that will be cast upon her just for being with me. As much as it may hurt both of us in the process…….” He trailed off, the gloominess of reality settling in.
It's just a little turbulence
Even if he did make it out, he could never bring himself to jeopardize her reputation, life with a felon would be hard, and she didn’t deserve being casted out just because of who she loved.
Hey lovelies! Thanks for sticking with me on this journey! Please like and comment, I love to hear from all of you! <3 <3 Part 5, the final piece, is on its way.........
