Sam’s neck started to gyrate in typical fashion as she realized she was being accused of something.
“First of all, I have been having issues with my phone. I just got a new one today. See? The iPhone 4s!” She squealed happily. “Did you leave me a message?” Before waiting on Quinn’s response she answered for her. “Yeah, I didn’t think so. That piece of sh-” She looked back at Rev Mama before finishing her sentence. “That piece of crap I had before didn’t even ring.” She turned her gaze to the officer. “And what did I lie about?”
“You were supposed to return for Ms Ferguson that night. Why didn’t you?”
“Really? I wish y’all would take the time to do a little bit of investigating before jumping to conclusions… I was in jail that night. Y’all were towing my car and I kinda assaulted a police officer…”She looked down at the floor when she finished telling her story. She walked slowly over to me. “Li, you have to know, I checked in with your Mama everyday. I’ve been worried just like everyone else. I’m so happy you’re better now and that they’ve got that crazy Jade behind bars. I bet she was responsible for those crazy gifts too.”
“Yeah, it had to be her. I love you, girl.” She hugged me.
A few days later, I was released into the loving and overprotective arms of Rev Mama. I got comfortable in my old room which was full of flowers. Long stemmed yellow roses stood out. I walked over to the bouquet and checked for a card.
So glad you’re better. Life…You are my life.
I dropped the card, flashing back to the day of the rib shack. Just then Rev Mama came in holding the paper. There was worry etched across her face.
“Can you explain this?” The headline read: Local Columnist Regrets Sex Scandal. The letter I wrote was printed along with edited pictures. Pictures I had seen while I was imprisoned.
My cell phone chimed.
Now I bet you’re really sorry now.
-THE END-
