“Come in,” Barrister Julius spoke from inside.

I turned the doorknob and pushed the door in. He was sitting behind his table, glancing through his laptop.

“Lizzy,” he called. “Have you arrived?”

“Yes, barrister,” I responded.

He raised his head towards the wall clock that hung above.

“You are a good timekeeper.” He spoke with a smile on his face.

I couldn't say anything. But smiled faintly.

“Please have a seat,” Barrister Julius said.

“Thank you.” I went and ...