New Girl In The Court

Chapter 15

I hope you all are having a great weekend❤

Sleeping is an activity that is most important for us. It helps our mind and body relax. It helps us escape the world and go somewhere where we can be peaceful. It is an activity designed only and only to benefit us but if by any chance, we overdo it, we end up shaking our whole world, just for a while but it can be scary. 

Haajar woke up with a sudden jerk. She was an hour late to work. She quickly freshened up and ran out of the house. Her quick actions and fast driving on the part of Rahemat got her to the office soon but she was still twenty-five minutes late. She rushed up and found Alessia in the living room. She apologised for being late and quickly walked to her desk. Alessia observed her for a moment then brought a water bottle to her and asked her the reason for being late. Haajar apologised again and explained that she overslept.

With a shake of her head, Alessia said, "It is okay. Why did you run here? It was not going to end the world. Nothing that important was scheduled for the morning either. Look at your all worried. Why?"

"Didn't you scold Cody when he was late to work, at the begging of my internship? I have made it a point to be on time ever since. That was the first and one of the few occasions that I have seen you angry. And when I entered just now you seemed angry so I thought." Haajar tried to catch her breath which was still uneven.

Alessia patted her back before smiling. "Cody wasted his time and did not work well. That is why he got scolded. He was lazy and a procrastinator. But I know you are sincere. However, "Haajar looked up at her. "I won't mind if you tell me what made you wake up late. Were you so tired yesterday?"

"No, no. It was not work. I had an argument with that guest and he kept me angry for a long time. I couldn't sleep until two. I am sorry, that is a very silly reason."

"Seems like you have issues controlling your anger but you rarely get angry so that even outs. Nevertheless, do not let him take over your sleep. He is not worth it. Lose your sleep over a man you love. That's the right way to do it." Haajar looked at her with a blank face with no intention to smile or play along. Chuckling, Alessia said, "You are very boring. Very, very boring." Haajar wrinkled her nose as she turned to her desk whereas Alessia left but before she could reach her desk, Haajar said, "My salary got credited. I have a question. How are you managing my salary? We are barely making anything. Where is this money coming from?"

"I have earned a lot in all these years. I can manage it for a while. Do not worry. You left a great firm for me, this is the least I can do. You never have to think about your salary. It will be credited every month, as long as you don't backstab me. Then I will cut ten per cent." Haajar chuckled immediately making Alessia smile wider.

Soon William joined them, his hearing was approaching them as well so they started to prepare for it. The first half was dedicated only to him and his case. They studied, discussed and decided their moves and words. William, being anxious, stayed there until lunch, trying his best not to bother them but that he was not capable of. He left only after Alessia talked to him and made him feel at ease. It was three in the afternoon when they had their lunch and then began their preparation for Raiyan's next hearing. Alessia was challenged by Zara's lawyer in the courtroom the other day, she was not going to take it lightly, she was not going to let it slid. It was time to challenge back. Alessia worked without stopping for a moment. She closed the file in front of her only when Raiyan visited her around seven in the dark. Haajar made coffee for them and then they sat together.

"I am glad to hear you are fine," Alessia said with a smile, "Actually, there was something I wanted to talk to you about. Haajar told me you were having doubts, so I wanted to hear about them. But before you could go on, let me speak. Having doubts is pretty normal. When I was interning there was a woman who doubted filing a case against the man who killed her husband, the father of her three little children, the only breadwinner and her only support. He was her everything yet she doubted fights against the man who killed him. It is not an easy thing to go for a lawsuit. It comes with fear and surely doubts. It is a part of the process, I would say. That does not necessarily mean you are wrong. Of course, it does not necessarily mean you are right either so think about it, and also think of why you started. What made you take this step, remember that. And also remember you will keep getting doubts about every new thing that you do. That is just how our mind works."