Desirable justice

Pre Trial

I'd showered got dressed and compiled my evidence for today's court hearing. In this moment I couldn't think of anything worse then going to this pre trial but it needs to happen if I didn't turn up it could raise suspicion especially since Hugo has gone missing. Nothing about this case is normal throughout my entire time of being a lawyer this is the absolute worst situation I have been in I've had guilty clients who I've sent free before but I didn't care I still don't as it's my job. I'm not paid to play at being God I'm payed for doing whatever my client says if that's a plea of innocence or guilt or even bargaining for a lesser sentence then my job is to fulfill that. Not to sit around feeling like a bad person. 

Being a defence lawyer. Being a good defence lawyer you need to learn that having feelings and caring about whether or not a client did it or not is what will ultimately lead to you not being successfull. You've got to be heartless, cold and a damn good liar in this line of work.
Perfect for me.

Or was perfect. If only on the phone to Hugo that day I'd just had said no then I wouldn't be in this situation I'm in right now. I've got a trail of bodies following me and a women who continues to break me down.

Today usually would be held over the phone as a pre trial review is to simply set out how as a matter of law a parties case is justified and to go over a case summary. Today is also the day where timetables will be given out stating exactly when and what will be happening the only reason the different parties lawyers have been called in is because usually with cases so big and so media involved they are treated more seriously therefore everything needs to be done within the courts.

Parking my car, I can already hear the commotion of journalists and news stations  outside the court. This case has already got me ambushed once I don't need to be bombarded with it again, heading out of my car I grab my Chanel purse and  latte. It's cold outside like it always is I grip onto my jacket the cool air nipping away at my skin, I'd chosen to wear a dress with tights which I'm beginning to seriously regret.

My phone starts vibrating in my pocket I stop reaching for it to see who it is messaging me. As soon as I see the message I just put my phone back continuing to walk the message read 'good luck darling'. She'd listened to absolutely nothing I'd said or warned her of.
Clutching on to my jacket tighter I sigh my mood feeling even worse then it did five minutes ago but also the slight adrenaline rush her message gave me has left me feeling buzzed I hate not feeling like myself.

"Hey!" I look up suddenly aware at the swarm of paparazzi coming towards me. " Miss Kennedy is it true that your last client Elizabeth's body was left with a rose besides it?"

I keep my head down as I push past them towards the court. Lights flash all around me making my vision slightly spotty. One of the paparazzi someone I haven't seen before grabs onto my arm I pull my arm away immediately as images of Hugo pop into my head his grip around my arms holding me..

Fuck why am I thinking about that now, pushing past swiftly I finally make it to the entrance. My heels make a clacking sound against the floor as I make my way into the courthouse at the entrance I'm met by my secretary who take my jacket and hands me another coffee. I roll my eyes, she never learns.

" The pre trial will start in around a quarter of an hour so for the time being we can wait in the court foyer waiting area. If that's okay?" My secretary says to me.

I notice how her eyes never meet my own. She keeps them firmly planted on the ground I assume out of fear. I'll give credit to Rosaline she never fails to make eye contact with me even if sometimes it can be a little intense I like how long she'll stare into my eyes her composure never faltering.

" Ah Miss Kennedy" I hear a familiar female voice say from behind me. I turn around to see another lawyer from the firm here. Her name is Bethany White, basically known as a total gossip but also a very good lawyer who has only lost a few cases she has nerves of steel and is incredibly talented at twisting narratives to suit her which is a good skill to have as a defence lawyer something I also pride myself in. Out of everyone at the firm Bethany has my most respect as I view her as a very fine lawyer.
I used to view her as competition but overtime it became obvious that as good as she is she'll never be on top like I am. I also don't think she wants to be the only thing she's been on top of is my face.
Bethany White is my ex girlfriend.