Retribution （n.） – Liam
RETRIBUTION (N.):
A FORM OF PUNISHMENT INFLICTED ON A PERSON AS A DESERVED PENALTY FOR A CRIMINAL ACT OR WRONGDOING.
LIAM
She honestly thinks I don’t remember her?
The moment I saw her standing at that desk, I was torn between calling the police on her and tasting her mouth.
But after talking to her, I was convinced that she deserved an Academy Award for her stunning performance.
I paced my office, stunned at how easily she’d lied to my face.
Not a single shred of remorse crossed her face over her obvious crime of fucking up my cars weeks ago. And every half-truth that left her puffy pink lips would’ve been more than believable if I didn’t know any better.
If I weren’t so hell-bent on getting payback, I would’ve given her a round of applause. Then I would’ve suggested she pick up wherever she left off in law school and become a defense attorney. Stat.
Alas, now wasn’t the time for compliments.
Now was only the time for complete and utter revenge…
I opened my personal drawer and pulled out the list I’d been drafting for weeks.
Two hundred hours of community service
Mandatory anger management counseling
“Scared Straight Prison Program”
I stopped reading my former ideas and fed them to my shredder.
I didn’t need to reach her through petty and abstract legal loopholes anymore.
I could handle her punishment so much better with her working right under me.
As I considered what move I should make first, a knock sounded at my door.
“Come in,” I said.
“It’s me.” Mara stepped inside. “Is something wrong?”
“Why are you asking me that?”
“Because you have a court full of defendants waiting for arraignment.” Mara stepped in and grabbed my robe, holding it out for me. “And you’re officially five minutes late.”
“My apologies.” I stood to my feet. “I’m fine, though. And everything is just perfect.”
“I know high-quality sarcasm when I hear it.”
“I’m serious, Mara.” I grabbed the robe. “Everything is good.”
“Okay…Well, did you meet your new law clerk yet?” she asked. “I really think I picked the right one for your office.”
“I did, but I’m sure time will tell.”
“I agree.” She beamed. “I think she’s capable of lasting a long time here.”
Oh, I have every intention of making sure she “lasts”…