Friction (Gravity Book 1) by Kindle Alexander

Author:Kindle Alexander [Alexander, Kindle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Alexander Inc.
Published: 2024-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

Dallas, Texas

Being unexpectedly chosen by my professors to be lead counsel for the nationwide mock trial competition team was one of the most prideful moments of my life. I’d done well in law school, consistently going above and beyond what was required of me.

As a young, determined student, halfway through my studies at SMU’s Dedman School of Law, I considered those qualities my strengths. My teammates, in their last year of law school, viewed them as weaknesses, making sure I always remembered I was a trust fund baby. Undeserving of anything since my family name was on several of the buildings on campus.

Like most of my life, I maintained a singular, intense focus while prepping for the competition being hosted at Dedman this year. The rest of the world faded as I spent day and night absorbed in the trial prep.

It all came down to this moment. I stood behind the defense table, the pump of my breath synchronized with the ticking clock on the back wall. Sweat began to form in my armpits, I stood paralyzed as the judge finally delivered the verdict. Her measured words marked the culmination of the final showdown. We won!

A hard-fought battle to the very end against trial teams from all over the nation, and we bested them.

I argued the fuck out of this case. Prepared for every twist and turn thrown my way. A sudden and powerful cheer broke out from my side of the mock courtroom, while a palpable sense of defeat loomed from the other side.

They were worthy adversaries even if I did kick their ass in the end.

A rare surge of pride welled; one I couldn’t contain. A wide, toothy grin spread across my face. I hoped to know this exact feeling at the end of every case I argued.

“We did it!” Alexis, second-chair counsel, clutched my arm as she gave a celebratory leap. The rest of the team embraced and congratulated each other.

As the victory unfolded in my periphery, Dr. Harris, my team’s mentor, came forward. His hand outstretched to shake mine. He didn’t come at me with a smile, but the standard frown appeared less severe.

“You held your composure, Richmond,” Dr. Harris said.

“Thank you, sir,” I murmured, aiming for humility, but feeling far from it right then. “They’re a formidable team.”

“Dr. Harris, we’re going to Parliament to celebrate. Join us,” Alexis invited, shaking his hand. In a first-time move, she looped her arm across my shoulders and beamed at me. “You’re legal drinking age, aren’t you, Dash? Come along too.”

Hmm, was that another jab at my maturity, or an earnest invitation to join in the celebration? It was difficult to tell. My peers had a relentless competitive streak, always ready to point out each other’s perceived shortcomings, yet this invitation was a first and sounded genuine. “I’ll be there.”

“Great,” she said. Her grip on my shoulder evolved into a side hug. “I’ll welcome you on my team any time.”

I doubted her sincerity since she was graduating at the end of this term, but let it slide as she redirected her excitement back to Dr.

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