Tama, a young 25 year old woman who lived peacefully in the village of Adgbabiri. She is a literate who graduated with a bachelor degree of law from the university of Bayelsa. She read law and always, and was always determined of winning international cases, helping the week and putting the strong in their places.

The people in her village always knew her as a very persistent, determined, strong minded person and also very beautiful. She has long, black, silky hair that caught everyone’s attention every time she passed by. Everyone praised her for her wits and her beauty, many even try to get their sons to marry her, but she refused.

Tama has an older brother (Ben) and a younger sister (Jane). Their mother is an owner of an elite estate, and their father is also a well-knownlawyer that commanded respect every way he went. He’s a well educated man filled with confidence and pride.

She was always motivated and determined to become a lawyer just like her dad strong, brave, and independent always ready to speak the truth against all odds.

One afternoon as,Tama stared desperately at her laptop, waiting for an answer to her résumé that she recently sent to a very prestigious law firm located in Accra, Ghana. immediately after five minutes, her laptop beeped with the message, excitedly she called her parents and siblings to witness it. They all gathered around her as she nervously clicked on the message. As it came up, Tama swiftly flung her face the other way for her parents and siblings to see first and tell her what it read.

“Tama you got it! You got it!!!” Jane explained a statically as she jumped up and down with so much excitement. Then the whole family started screaming with so much excitement which made the neighbors come rushing into the compound looking worried.

“What is happening?! What is with all the shouting?” Any problem?!” a woman who look like she was in an early 40s asked worriedly.

“Our daughters finally going to be a lawyer! A very prestigious lawyer!” Tama’s father explained proudly as he wrapped his arms around Tama.

“Thank goodness!!!” The woman shouted excitedly, then pulling Tama into a tight hug.

“Thank you ma’am. Mum, Dad, Ben, Jane I’ll make you all proud.” Tama promised as she hugged them all. After the past few weeks, Tama and her father went to passport offices for her to take her international passport.

On 10 July, she was ready to board her plane to Accra. She did her family farewell and set off for a new life.

As she got into the law firm organization, to start her interview, she was met with the beautiful site of the law firm. It was large with Crystal like space that was supported with four tall white marble pillars. It looks as if it was a futuristic ice fairy Palace everywhere so polished and clean people roamed the lobby in slick, black suits, and pencil fitted skirts, everyone looked to see if they were ready to fight a crime boss. She looked to see if she was ready to go to a petting zoo, with her cute overalls and yellow crop top she looked like a little girl. So immediately she ran towards the bathroom to change. She now wore a cute top and cargo jeans.

Then she felt she was ready for the interview, as she walked through the room with a cute sophisticated aura, resonating all around, her people stared and admired her.

As she sat down, she was greeted with warm smiles, then they asked her a few questions based on the interview.

Then afterwards, they asked her why she wants to be a lawyer and work in the law firm, she answered,

“My father was a lawyer and every time he came back home from the court after an intense case, he would always share what happened at court with me. I always love getting justice for those who needs it, and I believe that those who deserve justice should gets it regardless.” She confidently said while crossing her arms and legs.

Suddenly, they were convinced and gave her a standing ovation.

”Can you start on Monday?” The Head of the Law Firm asked feeling concerned.

”I am sorry but, I still need to move in fully. I am still for where I could stay.” Tama said respectfully as she slowly lowered her head.

The Head of the Law Firm confirmed that she would be given a company house andd car.

Tama was ecstatic and she gladly thanked them for or accepting her into the firm.

After her interview with the firm, she called her family to tell them the good news and they all were equally excited. They all celebrated her and sent well wishes through the phone.

Immediately she settled in her new home in Accra, she went around her area to take in the sights.

The following week, being Monday, she started working there as an intern and she was doing a great job for the past few weeks.

...***...

On a Wednesday afternoon in Accra law firm, a client had a very impossible case that even the best lawyers in the firm couldn’t devise a solution for the case.

But then during a meeting, where different lawyers argued on which plan would be safer and more effective.

Tama, now an intern in the firm, a cute but sophisticated black woman who was still new in this field, raised her hand to offer a suggestion.

“Maybe if we do a finger scan on the neck of the victim, since her mother claimed that she wouldn’t leave her room or shower, saying that she wanted to rot in her room. So that means that the victim may have not had a bath to wash off the finger prints.”She said as she then lowered her hand.

All of the staff, lawyers, Board and most especially The Head of the firm were astonished and immediately used her idea.

After the case was closed and justice was served everyone thanked Tama for her support and she was then promoted from being an intern to a full time lawyer. Her new colleagues, the Board of Directors, The Head of the Firm and her parents congratulated her.

...***...

After a few months in the firm Tama was already getting a crowd in

the office, people sometimes asked about where she came from, about how she got so skilled, even the The Head of the Firm would sometimes ask her for advice.

Everything was going smoothly until the call came.

Late one evening in Tama’s house, The Head of the firm contacted her with urgency, informing her about a case that was held in Amsterdam for false fraud.

“Tama, we have a new client, but he is all the way in Netherlands, your client’s name is Mr. Nicholas Vermilion, he is a very handsome fellow and very powerful. He is being accused of fraud. It will be held in the high court in Amsterdam on Monday, two weeks from now. So, get ready, you will be traveling tomorrow, and I have already booked you a hotel located close to the court. And you could also spend a two-weeks holiday as a reward. Best of luck.”

Tama was left feeling a bit confused but she was equally excited to go and meet her new client.

She immediately started packing her bags.

...***...

Tama was now snuggled in her bed, while scrolling through her phone searching for great places to visit in Amsterdam.

She was so mesmerized by all the intriguing spots that she was tempted to start writing a shopping list. But then sleep caught up with her and she dropped her phone beside her and slept off dreaming about the places she will see there and even her very handsome client.

The next morning, colleague—who was also a friend—offered to drop her off at the airport. As the plane took off Tama’s heart raced with a little of adventure and expectation as she hoped for a win in this case.

As she got to her hotel room, she immediately threw her bags on the bed, then ran to the balcony. She stared out onto the city in amazement and the beautiful and bustling sight.

In the afternoon, she then decided to go to the nearest café for a treat, as she sat at a table close to the window. She stared at the view, enjoying hot cream latte, sipping it as slowly as she could and she then thought to herself,

—let me try that vendor—

...***...

Now she was walking with a nice cream coffee, looking mesmerized by every place she passed, she thought to herself,

—I’m so grateful for this opportunity to work in Netherlands—

She then sign in content as if all the burden she thought she felt was lifted. She turned and decided to walk backwards looking up at the café banners, she abruptly turned and bump into a tall, fit, well-off looking, breathtakingly handsome man who looked like he was in his early 30’s, spilling coffee all over his all-white outfit.

Tama then met his icy blue eyes and icy cold stare, she stood captivated by his luscious features and gorgeous red hair.

Lots of words she stood dumbfounded in the awkward silence.

Suddenly gets herself, then apologizes, but the man angrily shoves her off, his face twisted with rage.

“What were you going? You clumsy African” The man said while horridly looking at his shirt,

“Excuse me?! I’m not clumsy and I won’t be insulted. I’m a lawyer.”Tama said feistily her teeth gritted in anger.

Immediately, they both engaged in a heated argument, that drew attention to them.

“You’re just a primitive lawyer from a third-world country.” The man sneered at her, giving no her a once-over.

“How dare you—

“Cos I dare to!” He snapped.

“I’ll have you know that I am a highly respected lawyer!” She scoffed in anger.

“Well, I don’t care!” He countered which made her really pissed.

Tama then stormed off, leaving the man looking annoyed, but she couldn’t care less. How she hated rude and proud men who think no one else can match up to them.

—I’ll never forgive that arrogant man and I hope I never bump into him again!—

...***...

Later that night, she laid on her bed, reviewing her client’s case, Mr. Nicholas Vermilion, and how she could arrange the evidence that was given to her.

After a few minutes, she fell asleep with her tablet in her hands, papers scattered all around her on her bed and a pen in her hair as the dim warm lights casted on her face and the faint sound of rain dropplets drummed the window creating a calm vibe for her to sleep soundly.

...***...

After three days, Tama got to thee courtroom looking confident and professional, and ready to win the case which she was sure she was going to do.

As she laid her bag on the table to bring out her laptop, her evidence and other files. She spots her client, but then she was suddenly taken aback when she noticed that her client, Mr. Nicholas Vermilion, was her adversary from three days ago.

He strolled into the courtroom with a large entourage who were all in black, including Mr. Nicholas.

He too was also taken by surprise immediately he saw who his lawyer was.

“Clumsy African?!” Nicholas exclaimed in a horrid tone.

“You’re… Nicholas Vermilion?!” Tama asked looking stunned.

“The one and only.” He smirked as he examined her face. “Get that look off your face, looking surprised doesn’t suit you.” He said as sat in the chair beside hers.

Tama then composed herself and confidently turned immediately the judge came in. Then she began defending Nicholas against the prosecutor’s accusations.

“Your Honor, the prosecutor’s evidence is circumstantial at best.” Tama said with so much certainty, directing her gaze to the judge with both courage and respect.

Nicholas was then secretly impressed by her work, and after a long disagreement between the lawyer for the prosecutors and Tama, she finally won the case, and Nicholas was acquitted.

He congratulated her in a reluctant manner.

“Thanks, I guess.” He murmured grumbling.

“Just doing my job.” Tama shrugged in a confident manner as she left the courtroom, looking satisfied. Nicholas watched her, with a mixture of emotions on his face.

‘I’m glad that’s over, now let’s enjoy this holiday.’ Tama thought excitedly as she let out a soft sigh.