Monday morning I walked into the office to find a new case on my desk. I opened it up and read the name of the person I would bedefending. NICK. E. BATES, charged with MURDER.
What MURDER! I yelled out loud.
Miss Bryce is something wrong? Mr. Johnson asked.
Yeah. Something is very wrong. You see, when I joined your firm I said I would do any case but murder and now what do I find on my desk. A murder case!!! I said my voice gradually getting louder until I was screaming uncontrollably.
Kiara stop screaming. I chose you for the case because you are my best atterney. You are loyal and devoted to your cases and you putyour heart and soul into everyone. I know you will keep Mr. Bates out of jail, commented Mr. Johnson.
Thats the thing, I was yelling again, I dont want him out ofjail. If he killed someone I want him as far away as possible. Got it!
You are doing the case weather you, like it or not. or you arefired. Agreed?
Fine!
Whats going on? Joyce Jackson asked.
Finally, someone who will understand, I said.
Understand what?
I told Kiara she was doing the Nick Bates trial and she refused.So I threatened her with her job. I only did it for her own good. I think it will be good for her, explained Mr. Johnson
I agree with him Kiara. It will be good for you, answered Joyce.
Joyce, who could you? You are my best friend, I whined and stormed out.
After getting a coffee at the cafe I went back up to the office.There was a small piece of paper on my desk. I picked it up and read it.
DEAR KIARA,YOU WILL GO MEET MR. NICK E BATES THIS AFTERNOON AT 2 OCLOCK. I HAVE SCHEDULED YOUR TIME. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW UP THE CONSEQUENCE WILL APPLY. SINCERELY JIM JOHNSON
I hate him! I screamed.
The day passed in a minute. At least until 2 oclock P.M..
Hi, I am here to see Nick Bates, I replied. My voice all shaky.
One moment please Miss.
About two minutes later a tall handsome man appeared. I would say he was in his mid 20s. What a waste. Dirty blond hair was place on thetop of his head. Two sparkling, crystal blue eyes looked straight ahead. Rosylips were placed in a straight solemn line.
Miss, this is Nick Bates. You have 20 minutes.
Nick just stood there. Not moving or anything.
SIT! the guard screamed and Nick obeyed.
Then the guard turned and walked away.
Hi, I am Kiara Bryce. I will be your atterney.
The man did not reply. He just sat there looking lost.
He doesnt talk much, a lady in uniform said walking by.
How can I help you if you dont talk to me? I asked.
You wont believe me any way, he replied with a smooth sincere voice. A voice I could get used to.
Wont believe what?
Never mind, this is a waste of time. Just go.
Can I talk to you. tell you what I think, I asked for somereason I believed him and also wanted him to open up.
Sure, I guess, he replied with confusing in his voice.
Okay. Number 1. Do you relies what you have done. Number 2. Do you know how long you will be in here?
yes, he replied.
No, I dont think you do. You see you killed someone. mrs. Smithis dead. Never to breath again. her eyes will never open. Motion........
I get the point, Nick cut off.
Sorry, any way, you will serve life or 15 years, then you mayapply for parol. So do you now understand, I asked sternly.
Yes, but you see I didnt kill her. Honest, he said withpleading eyes and voice. For some reason I believed him. this Nick E bates was really getting to me. Why?
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