I leaned against the wall at the back alley of the police station. The area was remote enough that no people tried to venture here, leaving a deserted place where I could peacefully enjoy my own company. Although, there's not much to enjoy right now. A trail of white smoke drifted upward as I took another drag, the chemicals numbing me for a brief moment.
I'm smoking again, I thought to myself. This was the second time I slipped from years of being clean and sober. When I met Stefanie at the club that night, she convinced me to stop my vices and try to live.
I should be doing what she said instead of moping around, but sometimes, a person needs a break. I'm aware, though, that I had to permanently stop if I were to stay with her and our daughter.
It all looked so unnerving suddenly, and
