Your Honor

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JOHN'S POV

"I find it hard to believe that you actually listened to me." Eniola said, as we struttered down the hallway leading to the office.

"I find it hard to believe that I sentenced a politican's son to three years in prison." I said, putting my hands in my trouser pockets.

"You aren't listening to me." Eniola playfully nudged me as I opened the door of the office.

Kemi jumped up in my face and I screamed in fear.

"Why did you do that Kemi." I asked, looking at her with a scrowl.

"I wanted to be the first to congratulate you sir. It's all over the news but apparently someone beat me to it." Kemi said, winking at Eniola.

"There's nothing to celebrate about so stop making a big deal out of it." I stated sternly, retaining the scowl on my face.

"Are you hungry? Should I get you peppersoup?" Kemi inquired, following me like a lost puppy as I sat on my chair.

"Just make sure there's lots of meat in it." I replied, picking up a newspaper.

Kemi made to leave but I had other plans.I should at least celebrate my temporary victory.

"And also order a bottle of coke as well." I added, smiling furiously.

"I would follow Kemi. I need to stretch my legs." Eniola interjected, holding her purse tightly.

Kemi was already out of the office but Eniola was arranging her clothes.

"Please don't bite Kemi." I said, looking over the newspaper.

"I am not a vampire and I won't." Eniola replied, winking before bolting the door shut.

I suddenly felt an aura of peace and a new strength of confidence. I felt like I could achieve a lot. I didn't feel like leaving the law firm anymore. I wanted to stay. I have found a new hobby, a new distraction and a new crush, Eniola. I smiled indepth and it reflected on my lips. I was glad that James hasn't showed up. I was glad at the way things were turning out. I was so deep in thought that I failed to realize the harsh gripping of my neck collar by Ayo.

"Do you realize the gravity of what you have just done? What games were you playing in the court? We had it planned and mapped out. Why did you do it James?" Ayo asked, gripping me harshly by the neck.

"Are you also selfish to realize it? I was the judge and he couldn't pay me heavily. Was I that cheap to him?" I asked, my eye shooting daggers in his face.

"I see.You did it to satisfy your ego. Are you stupid James? Do you know that Danjuma wants to run for president in the next three years? Don't you know you just ruined his image?" Ayo inquired, loosening his grip from my soft neck.

"Well it's a good thing I did that. We don't need people like that in Nigeria." I replied, rubbing my neck.

Ayo peered closer to me, scanning me like I were a ghost.

"I don't think this is the James I remember. You are different now. You barely listen to me and you can't admit to your mistake. It's a good thing that I fixed your mistake.Danjuma is in the hospital, thanks to me." Ayo said, going around in circles in the office.

"Why did you save him from going to prison? You just wasted my time giving that sentence. What's wrong with you Ayo? Can't you see this is wrong?" I asked, banging the table lightly.

"We have done this a thousand times so why is this different? Do you think you can change? Snap out of dreamland and face reality." Ayo screamed, swiping papers on the table down to the ground.