William, as he had gladly hoped, did see ADA Summers in court. Unfortunately, they were probably both there to present motions regarding the Masters case. Legally speaking, both attorneys present during the presentation of a motion is ideal. After the motion is brought by one counsel, the other counsel doesn’t have to rush to court and deal with numerous phone calls, faxes and e-mails. On a personal level them meeting again under these circumstances…..not so much.
When he arrived she was seated on the first bench behind the prosecution’s side. William took a seat across the small aisle separating the two rows of benches. ADA Summers appeared to be focused on her paperwork, she hadn’t noticed William or so he thought.
Unbeknownst to him, Buffy did notice out of the corner of her eye when Attorney Eros approached the bench he where he now seated. He was dressed in a black, pinstriped suit with a black dress shirt and a bright silk, cornflower blue tie that drew out his dreamy eyes.
"Dreamy Eyes? Marsha Brady much?" Sounds like I’m talking about Davy Jones or something’ Buffy scoffed at herself.
William equally noticed ADA Summers. She was wearing a bright teal, silk wrap blouse and a black pencil skirt, generously split mid-thigh. While juggling her notes, she accidentally dropped her pen and it rolled to her right. She uncrossed her shapely legs to retrieve the wayward pen. When she leaned to the side William noticed her tempting legs were incased in black, thigh-highs held by a garter belt. As quick as the show was, William received more than an eyeful. This fleeting vision alone would provide numerous hours for his spank bank. William thought he could hear the up-beat circus music as the strong man raised the Big Top in his pants.
"Great……please Judge Snyder be late….please be late…..please…." William’s mantra repeated in his head until it was cut short by the bailiff’s deep baritone.
ALL RISE…..
"Already there mate, that’s the problem," William joked to himself.
THE HONORABLE JUDGE SNYDER PRESIDING……
Judge Snyder entered the courtroom and immediately sat down. The courtroom followed. He asked his law clerk what was on the docket for the afternoon. She quickly reviewed the paperwork then he quietly motioned for her to proceed to call forward the next issue.
“Attorney Eros…..Attorney Summers, please step forward,” The law clerk stated.
William started to walk through the small swinging door located in the middle of the wooden divider. Upon second thought he immediately stepped back and held the door open for ADA Summers. This was the first time that Buffy was ever this close to him. She tried to pass without looking, but like a magnet she was drawn to his deep cerulean gaze.
When he smiled, her mouth immediately responded in kind. When she entered through the small door, her arm accidentally brushed against his chest. Immediately she felt flames of desire burst forward and lick across her breasts, making her nipples become instantly erect. Once she reached the prosecution’s table, placing her brief case down, she quickly shrugged on her jacket to cover her obvious bodily response. As soon as Buffy entered William followed suit catching a pleasing view of Buffy’s backside. The lusty feelings quickly dissipated when she heard the growl of the littlest troll.
“So Attorneys, why am I graced with your presence so soon after arraignment?” Judge Snyder sneered.
“Your Honor…” Both Buffy and William responded simultaneously. They each looked at one another. William nodded his head and softly stated “Ladies first”. Buffy was taken aback by his silky baritone. She was amazed how his voice made every word seem sensual. If he read the directions on an enema box right at this moment, she’d probably cream herself.
“Hello……ADA Summers, you’ve got the floor!” Judge Snyder barked.
“Oh…yes. Your honor, I have two motions I would like to present to the court. The first motion is to Suppress Evidence of Uncharged Misconduct and Prior Convictions of the Victim. The second motion: is a Motion to Suppress Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct,” Buffy explained.
“I object your honor. Aren't these two motions one in the same?” Argued William.
How quickly the tide had turned. A minute ago he could be telling her that she was sentenced to death by stoning and she would have gone willingly. Now she wanted to claw his eyes out. Buffy flashed him a quick dirty look that went unnoticed.
"Don’t look at her…..don’t look at her. Ya gotta do your bloody job. If looks could kill…." William thought as the judge pondered his objection.
“Your honor, one motion is dealing with suppressing any and all incidences that may show up on a criminal record or CORI search. The other motion is clearly to suppress all the victim’s prior sexual partners. Despite what the defense may claim, they are clearly not one in the same,” Buffy argued.
“Your honor, bringing forth John Doe’s past sexual partners will show that there is a pattern to his sexual behavior and how it relates to the incident with Ms Masters,” William explained.
“ADA Summers, anything to add?” Judge Snyder asked.
“Just the same argument as before your honor,” Buffy stated, sounding slightly defeated.
“Well….on your motion to Suppress Evidence of Uncharged Misconduct and Prior Convictions of the Victim, I am in favor of your request ADA Summers. You’re correct that John Doe’s criminal misdemeanors and /or arrests have no influence in this case. I do, however have to agree with Attorney Eros on your motion to Suppress Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct. John Doe’s previous sexual relationships do have weight in regards to how he perceives what would sexually satisfy himself and what means he would go or has gone to provide that for himself. So on your second motion ADA Summers. Denied.” Judge Snyder declared.
“Your honor,”Buffy responded.
“Attorney Eros, your motions?” Judge Snyder stated ignoring Buffy’s request.
William quickly looked at ADA Summers and saw how her jaw was slightly clenched as she tried to hold back her words. He immediately proceeded
“Your honor, the motions that I would like to present to the court today are one: Motion to Suppress the Media and two: Motion to Suppress Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct,” William requested.
“Your honor……based on the fact alone that my motion for Suppressing Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct was dismissed for the victim, I in turn move that the same liberties that the defense will have by parading the victim’s past sexual partners in court. The DAs office should have equal liberties with Ms. Masters. If she is the victim as the defense is trying to portrait her sexual history should be mundane information that may be even damaging to my case,” Buffy started sarcastically.
“Your honor!”William huffed loudly.
“Thank you Attorney Eros, I will handle this. ADA Summers, throwing my verdicts back at me with a sharp tongue will not get you the desired decisions in my court. Nevertheless, this is your lucky day. Attorney Eros, the same liberties that you have with John Doe will be given to the DAs office. And ADA Summers…..watch it next time I won’t be so nice. (Judge Snyder glared at Buffy before he continued) Attorney Summers…..do you object for Attorney Eros’ motion to suppress the media?” Judge Snyder questioned.
Buffy thought about this briefly. She would love to drag that rich bitch’s name through the mud, but in turn that might expose the victim. Also, she could buy her way out of scandal, he couldn’t. Despite her love for revenge on loaded scumbags like her and the desire to call her out, she had to do what was right for the victim.
“No your honor, I have no objects to his motion,” Buffy responded.
“Good, thank you Attorneys. Next case!” Judge Snyder quickly dismissed both attorneys with the simple the two-word request.
Buffy swiftly collected her belongings and made a beeline out of the courtroom. She didn’t return the favor of holding the small swinging door for Attorney Eros as he had for her. Buffy actually put a slight push into the back swing so the door hit him mid thigh."Ha……teach him to fuck with me. He can limp to trial for all I care!" Buffy sneered inwardly.
At a clipped pace, Buffy retreated as far away from Snyder’s courtroom as possible. ‘Shit now that the defense can get to all his sexual partners, they’re going to have a field day. Hopefully he hasn’t been an escort long, if not it will be days filled with elaborate stories of sex, sex, sex. Which wouldn’t be too bad if it was actually days filled with having sex. Just as long it was my sex that was to be had. God I haven’t been laid in so long. It’s been so long that the guy at the corner drugstore asked the last time if I wanted rechargeable batteries!’ Buffy sighed.
Though her heels were making a loud clicking sound on the newly polished floors and other clients and lawyers were loudly conferring in the hallway, Buffy could hear a deep rich baritone ring out over all the noise littering the busy hallway.
“ADA Summers……a word please?” William called in Buffy’s direction finally spying her through the small throng of people. Buffy ignored the sexy voice.
“Ms. Summers…… please?” William tried again as he sped up his gait, every one of his strides matched two of hers
“Elizabeth…..stop!” William raised his voice slightly. Also it held more of a commanding tone than previously.
Buffy hastily turned and glared at the bleached menace that was now standing three paces in front of her.
“What!?!” Buffy growled through clenched teeth.
“I thought we might be able to discuss this case, maybe in a more casual setting? Say dinner?” William suavely asked.
"What? Some nerve! Does that crap usually work for him?" Buffy thought before she responded.
“No…..I don’t believe that I could stomach discussing this case over any type of food or food like substance. Actually, strike that I don’t believe I could stomach present company period. Now if you’ll excuse me.” Buffy sharply responded, turned and tried to walk away
William gently grabbed Buffy’s elbow to impede her exit. Buffy spun quickly eyes blazing glaring more at the offending gesture than the offender himself. William immediately released her elbow and raised his hands in mock surrender.
“Maybe we should start over….(William extended his hand toward Buffy) I’m William Eros, originally from Mayfair, a small village in London. I’m a recent transplant to the states. I came here to work for the Boston Branch of Wolfram and ‘art. I’m a Leo, born in the year of the tiger. Likes; Manchester United which is football or what you yanks call soccer, dog racing and extra spicy hot wings. Dislikes; direct sunlight, not flattering to my pasty complexion, American beer and Willie’s, my home away from home, took the bloomin’ onion off the soddin’ menu. What I want to be when I grow up……”
“Thank you Chuck Woolery, now Bachelor number two. (William raised his scarred eyebrow in a ‘huh’ look) Fine….fine I give,…”
Buffy finally took his outstretched hand. Both froze as their brains processed the sudden, almost painfully erotic touch. Emerald with golden specks met stormy cerulean. Both seemed to be in search of answers to the overwhelming feelings that sparked between the brief, simple connection.
Buffy begrudgingly dropped her hand first, mentally shaking herself.
“Umm….what I meant to say was, it is nice to meet you William,” Buffy responded. "When did my voice get so phone-sex operator low?" Buffy thought before she continued.
“With that look, I’m guessing that you probably didn’t get my joke did you? The one about Chuck Woolery….bachelor number two…..ringing any bells?”
Buffy joked as she stumbled over the words in her mind. They swirled with the lusty thoughts she was having triggered from such a mundane touch.
William quickly blinked his eyes to try to jump-start his brain to join in the now one-sided conversation. His body was inflamed and he was sporting another full-blown erection. He casually placed his brief case over the culprit then spoke.
“Not exactly….. no.” William shyly admitted.
“Despite you thorough demographics, I completely forgot you lived in England and you didn’t have the pleasure of watching the Dating Game in the 90’s with host….” Buffy explained.
“Let me guess…..Chuck Woolery?” William jested.
“Ding….ding a kewpie doll for the man in black.” Buffy joked with a bright smile.
"God she’s beautiful, the way her smile lights up her whole face, no, the whole room. Amazing." William thought dreamily.
“Well, unfortunately I have to go. Have a crucial case that needs my attention. It has a troll for a judge and a really cutthroat defense attorney. Well, bye,” Buffy hesitantly stated.
Buffy turned and slowly walked towards the exit of the courthouse. Before she reached the exit, she turned with another heart-warming smile and announced
“It’s Buffy.”
William’s fog cleared to acknowledge her statement
“Pardon?” William questioned.
“I go by Buffy.” With that she turned and resumed her path to the exit. William stood motionless as the world around him bustled about. When the doors from where she retreated finally closed, William snapped out of his ‘spell’ blinking rapidly.
“Bloody ‘ell!” William swore softly as he ran a shaky hand through his meticulously placed hair.
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