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Isn’t it funny how the moment you decide you want to continue living again is the same exact moment when it’s gone forever? The universe has a funny way of showing its gratitude.
“I killed him,” I whisper to the two older men standing in front of me, tears dripping onto the handcuffs that tightly wrap around my wrists. “I killed him!”
The metal bars slam shut as they thrust me inside a cold, dark cell, with nothing but a narrow bed and what resembled half a toilet bowl keeping me company. I turn around, screaming after the men as they begin to walk away.
“Wait! I… I can’t stay here! I have to see him. I have to tell him I’m sorry!” I wrap my fingers around the metal bars, gripping with all the strength I could possibly muster, shaking it back and forth and screaming for the two men to come back.
“Should’ve thought of that before you shot him,” one of them yells back from a distance, the echo bouncing off the walls.
Shot him. Yeah, I did that alright.
And now I’m facing life in prison.
***
A MONTH LATER, I receive a letter. It’s from Ross.
Amber,
I still haven’t forgotten about that night. I thought you were different. And I actually really liked you. But then everything that happened with Dawson, the lies, the manipulation. I mean, what were you thinking? Putting a bullet through a man’s head? To someone you used to love?
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you from time to time, and part of me wants to come see you, but I know that’ll just end badly for the both of us.
I’ve actually started seeing Cindy recently. For a ditzy cheerleader, she’s actually kind of smart, and a great kisser. But I guess that’s the least of your concerns.
I hope things get better for you. As much as they can, anyway.
Ross
I grip the crumpled sheet of paper in between my hands and can feel my entire body shake.Cindy.The bane of my fucking existence. She ruined my life since the first day I stepped into the godforsaken school, and I swear. I swear, if I ever get out of here, she’s the first one I’m coming after.
THE END
