To Aziza!

Steve was happy to be out of court and distressing with his friend Dane.

Hey Steve, I heard that a girl whipped your ass in court today. Dane said passing a cold beer to Steve.

She is full of crap that one but she might be right about the case being a plot. We had DNA evidence and fingerprints putting Mr May at the scene, everything was wrapped up in a package for us to try this guy. Everyone just missed the fact that they have him on camera crossing the border more than a thousand kilometres away when the crime occurred. It bugs me that I didn’t see it coming, now I’m part of some sick racist psychos.

Your job is to represent the state, you did, it was just a job.This has nothing to do with you.

Steve took a sip from his bottle, enjoying the cold liquid going down his throat. Tell that to Advocate Grey, she was so disgusted with me she wouldn’t even shake my hand.

It seems Mr arrogance met Miss arrogance today. In the long time I have known you, this is the first time someone crawled in your skin. Since when does opposition get to you like this? Dane asked amused.

Steve gulped on his beer and banged the empty bottle on the counter. I just hate this crap about race all the time. If this is truly a setup, I don’t want some sick basted thinking I’m in their team because I am white and I took this case.

I know man, just mind what you say from now on. Everything will be analysed and soon you will be a full blown racist. Dane said sympathetic.

Great, just great. My worse nightmare. Anything anyone says has a potential of sounding racist. Dam that woman! he cursed. She did this on purpose and enjoyed every second of it.

At least she did it with a dazzling smile, laughed Dane.

Steve licked and bit his lower lip. It’s not just the smile, the photos you saw don’t do her much justice.

Dane could not believe his ears. I know where you are going with this. Are you crazy, Steve? That woman inferred that  you are a racist, she is clearly crazy and you thinking of hooking with her?

To be fair, this case does look like it’s racially motivated. You should have seen her giving the judge that innocent smile and puppy face. Steaming hot! He said closing his eyes bringing back the image of Aziza in his mind.

Let’s go to a club, you can pick any girl there and satisfy whatever it is that’s making you like this and forget about Advocate Psycho.

Steve laughed at Dane’s attempt of solving his problem. It’s the passion in her eyes man, makes me wonder what else she’s passionate about.

Dane threw his hands in the air. I give up, you’ve lost your mind.

John May lifted his glass. To Aziza.

To Aziza! families and friends responded lifting up their glasses. 

I know Mike wanted you to be a doctor, if he saw you in court today he would agree that the court is where you belong. You inherited your Father’s defiance kiddo and I’m glad. He said lifting his glass again. To my good friend Mike.

A loud cheer followed as everyone toasted to Mike.

Aziza blinked preventing tears from rolling down. Not today, she told herself impatiently. Today they were celebrating victory, she did not want to ruin it with her tears. Being with all the activists and their families warmed her heart. Each one of them had played a very important role in her life but being with them was also a reminder of everything that was taken from her.