Victory at last

             Arike’s POV 

       •••15 MINUTES LATER•••

“All rise the court is now in session.” The bailiff announced.

The judge entered the courtroom and sat at the bench and then she told everyone to be seated.

She called out the counsels to give their closing statements. The prosecuting counsel pointed out that justice be served for his client while the defense attorney pleaded not guilty and asked the judge for a fair verdict for his client.

The female judge cleared her throat. “In all things, justice must be served. I have the statements of the counsels and I have also looked into the evidences presented by the defense counsel. And this is my verdict.” The judge paused and the whole courtroom was silent.

She cleared her throat and spoke up after som