Dennis
For the first time in what felt like forever, I finally caught a break.
The officer’s words still echoed in my ears.
"Your bail has been paid. You're free to go."
I barely reacted at first, too drained, too jaded from everything that had happened. I didn’t even bother to ask how the whole bail issue was sorted. I didn’t care. Whoever helped would show up sooner or later, and I would be ready to thank the person.
I got my things, changed, and was full of relief. I was finally free from this horror. But as I stepped outside, my relief vanished the moment I saw her.
Sonia.
She stood there, wearing that smug little smirk like she had just won the lottery. Her arms were crossed, her chin tilted up, and before I could even ask, she blurted out, “Guess what? I’m out too! J
