"Tell me more about how you decided to get my client sent to jail; both of us know that you are lying because no one was present despite how much you were screaming for help. If I understand anything about a rape case, there is absolutely no way people wouldn't stand to help a victim especially when she's female." Barrister Kate started, and the court fell silent. "Oh?" Someone whispered from the audience when they thought about her words. She wasn't here just because she didn't know her job. She recognized a liar whenever she saw them because she had been trained even in the military to get people who were fond of lying. "That is not the right way to cross-examine my client!" Judy's lawyer rose and tried to defend her. "Oh? Isn't it? She claims that she was getting raped yet no one appears in the video to save her. Might I inform the court that this bar is a high-end bar, which means that a lot of officials and high people come to unwind? How is it possible that a person who didn't

Sebastian was happy when he saw the evidence and the surprise shining in everyone's eyes. He had known, due to the experience he had gathered over the years, that most girls ran away from their houses just to meet up with strangers who ended up either killing them or hurting them. He wanted her to be protected. "As much as this acts as good evidence, I believe that you shouldn't have recorded her without her permission. It is a breach of human rights." Judge Lorna said. "I only did this because of my multiple experiences when working with a lot of people over time. I had to get a good form of evidence, what if this was a murder case? I was going to be questioned, so I decided to take the law into my own hands just to protect myself and the bar." He explained. The judge was highly impressed by his swiftness in getting to the bottom of issues. Most times, a lot of people were careless, and that caused a lot of pain. What if he had not taken that bold step?"I appreciate your bravery,

Archie decided to wait for a bit and pretend as though he did not understand all that was happening. He wanted to become somebody worth reckoning. "Will there be anything that we can do to change the situation?" Barrister Kate was being asked by his mother. Barrister Kate shook her head and glanced at the young man. She thought that the case was pretty decent and could be easily treated but even at the same time, he did not want to really give them much assurance because she knew how these things could work. It could turn out to be bad and also turn out to be good depending on the situation. "This is me hoping that they are daft enough but we can find a solution no matter how they prove to be wise. "Have you given it a deeper thought? I was wondering why we have not been able to see you since all this while. I also think that you guys should stay clear from the Court area so that one of these days whoever the opposing gang is wouldn't be able to do you any harm." "Good. I can mana

"We are here on behalf of Master Archie and Miss Judy on account of the alleged rape. The proceedings will start in the next five minutes and I hope that all of us can have some rest before it begins. May the best man win." The court clerk announced and the proceedings began. "We already know how the drill is done. You state your reason for being here, and then we proceed." The court clerk told them. It was just to set fear in the hearts of everyone present. Judge Lorna already had what she wanted to do in her mind. She was only waiting for the right time before she popped up and switched on them. If they thought that they could go scot-free in a case where she was the presiding judge, they didn't know what was coming for them. "I hope we all have our facts and our works already here. If we don't, then we have missed it all. I have with me various pieces of evidence presented by both parties trying to prove their innocence. I hope that this is truly what it is and that no one is tr

The gates of the juvenile home creaked open, and Archie stepped inside, he could already tell the meeting wasn't going to end well as he moved down the narrow corridor. The dull thud of footsteps echoed against the concrete floor. He spotted the living room and his step siblings pacing the room.As he entered his footsteps drew their attention, their eyes locked on him but he didn't flinch, already used to it. There was no warmth, no welcome, just the cold resentment that had festered for years. "Archie," Rhyder’s voice broke the silence, more a statement than a greeting. "Here to play the hero again?"Archie stood still for a moment, his jaw clenched. He could taste the bitterness of the conversation to come, already lingering on his tongue. "I'm not here to save anyone," he finally spoke, keeping his voice even. "Just to hear what's going on."Meg scoffed. "You should know by now. Dad washed his hands of us. Threw us all to the wolves except you right?." Her lips curled, but it was