After adding food to Rojo's plate. I went and sat in my sofa. As I reach for the Oliver Case file, my phone beeped on the same table next to the sofa. Instead reaching for the files, I took up my phone.

Are you home safe?

I rolled my eyes at Seth's text message. I looked at the phone considering if I should answer it.

Yes. I reply. Are you?

I don't know why I asked but it seemed like the right thing to do. I would want someone to ask me that after I'd ask them so why not?

Within seconds he replied, I am home. I'm feeding my cat.

I didn't expect that. I quickly replied with the shocked emoji.

You have a cat?

I had no idea Seth was the animal type of guy, especially the cat kind of guy. 'A man with a cat is said to be the most caring of men', said a magazine the other day.

Maybe he's not that bad after all.

Yea, her name is Butter.

Awe that's sweet. I responded.

Yea, she's one sweetie pie. Maybe one day you'll meet her.

Rolling my eye, I typed.

Yeah, Maybe. Anyways, I have tons of work to do so later. Enjoy the rest of your night.

I smiled when I saw his response. Don't work too much. Goodnight hun.

Seth Freaking Parker is something else, five feet eleven inches tall, with green eyes and great muscles... he is finneeee...

But I won't get into that, there was no way I'm going to let Iris push me in a relationship that I didn't want. I am perfectly happy being single with my dog and her puppies. I don't need Seth Parker to make me feel good about myself.

I reached over for the Oliver files. There was so much to be done in this case and I didn't even know where to begin. Kevin Oliver has committed fraud and conspiracy and his trial was set. The old man didn't want to settle for the ten years they were giving him, and he has been working the hell out of me to try and get it down to five. I can recall his exact words.

"Do you know what they do to men like me in Black Gate Prison?" I shake my head at the man who was in his mid-forties. I knew exactly what they did to men at Black Gate but there is always a price to be paid for the crime.

"Well, let me tell you." He stood from his chair to gesture. He bent over my desk, his expensive suit bushing against my files and his hair falling in his face. He touched his bottom. "They bend us over and put their dicks in our behind." He stands up and then took back his seat. "I can't let that happen to me. You can't let that happen to me."

I nod my head. There were millions in the world starving worrying about what they will eat tonight yet this man who happens to be a millionaire was worried about getting raped by a man.

"If you get me out of this, let them reduce my sentence I promise you, you'll get the world but if you don't this will be the end of your world." I nod my head at him. It wasn't the first time one of my clients threaten me, and it wasn't going to be the last.

Gary kept giving me some trash case, most of them with spoilt millionaires and sometimes it was just too overbearing. I had no idea who I could get Kevin's sentence to reduce to five years, he was guilty and it was the best bargain he could get at this moment.

I rubbed my hands over my face and start thinking about things that we could possibly do to reduce his time and then it clicked.

I could get them to give his two years of community service. That was the only thing that would work. I reached for my phone and called Claire.

"Hey, Claire sorry to call you this late."

"No, it's not a problem. I just put the kids to bed and I have to do the dishes now" she laughs through the phone. Claire was a single mother of two. Her sons' names were Josh and Jayden. Claire's boyfriend had left her, after ten years you'd think he'd propose instead he went off with an older woman. Claire was devasted. She had to work her way through college and raise her children by herself. She is very strong women and her sons are just the cutest thing on earth.

"That's sweet. I can imagine Josh in his blue Spiderman PJs and Jayden in his Superman PJs." Her kids were obsessed with the two heroes.

"Oh yeah, let's not get into the fight they had tonight about which hero is better." I could sense Claire's smile.

"Oh, well you know I'm more of a Batman fan, so I won't get too caught up in that jingle." I laughed. Batman is my best superhero, what can I say? The man is awesome, and he has no powers.

When Claire manages to calm down she said. "How can I help you, Kari?"

"Is it possible for you to schedule a meeting with the prosecutors of Oliver's case for tomorrow and call Mr. Oliver and tell him to meet me in my office at 8 am?"

"It's just after eight, I think I can get them to come for tomorrow."

"Perfect, thank you so much, Claire."

"You're welcome, Goodnight Kari and don't work too much."

I laugh. "I'll try. Goodnight Claire. Kiss my babies for me."

"I will." After Claire hang up the phone I opened a Microsoft page and start tying up the deal.

After I'm done with this case I had Mr. Benjamin's case to deal with. The Preliminary Hearing for the Benjamin Case was just two weeks away and God knows I'm not ready for that. Claire and I have been working very hard to get enough evidence to prove that Mr. Benjamin was innocent, but it was hard because he didn't have an alibi, at least not a stable one.

....................................

Hey, sweet cheeks. I rolled my eyes as I looked at Seth's text message. What does he want now?

I'm at work, can't talk rn.

So am I. Do you want to go out tonight? When I saw the text, I raised my brows then but before I could respond another one came in.

Not on a date, just for a drink. I know We as single people get bored sometimes."

I rolled my eyes. We do get bored alright, but I don't want to share my boredom with Seth freaking Parker, he was just too sexy to handle.

I can't come tonight I'm flying out of the state for a few days. I replied honestly. My client Mandy Richards used to live in Orange County and now she wants the both of us to go there and fight for her the property her father left.

When you get back then.

I don't know when I'll be back.

But you will and when you do I'm taking you out for a drink.

Maybe

Good enough. Safe flight. Don't meet any handsome jerks.

Why would I when I already have you to annoy me? Before I could erase the text, it was sent. Why the hell did I just build up his self-esteem?

He sends the LMAO emoji with a smiley face.

See you soon.

I decide not to respond to his message, I don't need him to get any ideas in that head of his.

After leaving the office, I went home to pack my suitcase. My flight was at 11 pm and I needed to be at the airport at 8 pm. I hate not been early for check in and all the other things that came after that because waiting in line at an airport sucked.

I bent on my knees and pick up Rojo. "Hey, baby girl. Mama is going to be gone for few days, so Aunty Iris will be taking care of you and your puppies." The dog growls. "Yea, I know but I promise to bring you back some treats." She licks my face and growls some more.

Whoever said Dogs don't speak Human.

Before I left the house, I called Iris. "Please don't starve my babies." I pled with her.

She laughs and responds. "I won't, just remember to tell the house cleaner to refill the feeding as well."

"I did but I need you to make sure, she and the pups get some walk. They love the park. The carrier is in my back closet..."

"Yea, yeah, yeah and the leash is in the back closet beside the box of feeding. The toys are to stay in the apartment, only the blue ball is allowed out of the house...yeah, yeah. I know all the details. I've been over this with you a million times. Didn't I survive the last time?" the last time I left New York for a case was three months ago and I had spent one week in Florida. That week was a very long week. The client was a next spoil rich brat who was foolish enough to sign a prenup and still cheat. You can just guess how that went.

I shrug, "Yea, but the last time they weren't any puppies. There so delicate, take time with my babies I beg you."

She laughs, "You seriously need to get a man, so you can have real babies because these dogs have taken over your life."

"And you need to get a man for your cat." I tried a comeback but failed.

She laughs, "My cat is a man and he's content. I don't need two cats trying to kill Brandon's fish."

I laugh. "The cat needs to get it on."

"Just like you do."

"Nah, I'm happy."

"Well, my cat is happy too."

I laugh, "You don't give up do you?" it was more of a statement. Knowing Iris, she won't stop until I have a man.

"No, I don't. I have to go now but please think about Seth, he's a really nice guy."

"Okay, fine. I'll think about Seth."

"Great! Have a good flight honey and see you in a few days. Don't do anything I won't." After she hangs up I couldn't help but think about her works.

Think about Seth, he's a really nice guy.

I shake my head. He's a really annoying guy.