Present
"Well, you happy now? That's my story and that's how I ended up in here with your crazy ass" Stephanie replied with a chuckle
"Damn Steph, you're the LAST person on earth that I would ever expect to end up in here, especially for doing something like that."
"Well looks and people can be deceiving can't they?"
"Can I ask you a personal question?"
"Sure" replied Stephanie not really sure what it could be seeing as she just told her, her life story basically.
Veronica was hesitant at first
"Just say it V" replied Stephanie
"Ummm...it's just...how are your kids Stephanie?"
Stephanie wanted to break down at the mention of them, ever since she's been in here she has never really talked about them...ever and she liked to keep it that way, it kept the pain of not being able to see them,hold them and hear their voices out of her mind, but that didn't stop her from crying herself to sleep sometimes.
Veronica could tell that she hit home with that question and she didnt mean to, but Stephanie's face told it all, she looked like a lost puppy who couldn't find it's way home or a child being told that Santa isn't real.
"I'm sorry Steph, I shouldn't have went there, you don't have to answer it, lets change the subject...so who do you think is gonna win that fight over the newest bar of soap we're getting tomorrow? Keisha or Tammy? Imma go for Tammy's crazy ass" Veronica said trying to lighten the mood. "I heard that she once punched a man just becau..." But she wasn't able to finish
"I don't know Veronica, I haven't seen or spoken to them since I've been in here, they probably hate me...I know Paul does". Stephanie said as she swatted away at the tear that threaten to fall.
"I'm sorry Stephanie, and don't say that, I know they love you, including Paul"
"Oh really!? Then where is he!? I understand him not wanting to bring the kids to a place like this, I wouldn't bring them either...but where is my husband? Till death do us part, for richer or poorer, all that shit...where is he!?, why hasn't he returned any of my letters!? Or come to see me ?" She cried
"Steph..I...I don't know"
"Lights out ladies" the cop said as he walked by
"And neither do I...and I probably never will" and with that Stephanie turned around and went to sleep.
It's been a few weeks since Stephanie told Veronica her story and things between them for a while was weird and uncomfortable but Vee was Stephanie's best friend and Steph eventually apologized for her behavior and made amends.
They were out in the yard talking when a female and male officer came up
"Good afternoon ladies" said the male cop
"Good afternoon sir" replied Stephanie with a smile. "Can we do something for you? Or is Veronica in trouble again?" Stephanie asked
The officers laughed
"No, not this time" replied the lady cop
"Good" replied Veronica "cause if I was, I ain't do it!" She said folding her arms across her chest.
"We're actually here for you " said the male cop
God it had been so long since she was called that, it had taken her aback for a minute.
"For me? What did I do?" Stephanie asked with concern and fear in her voice
"Nothing, you just have a visitor" replied the male cop
"Me?" Asked Stephanie
"Nawl! The ice cream man" replied Veronica
Stephanie punched Veronica "shut up!...um, who is it?"
"I don't know, but he said he needed to talk to you" replied the female cop
He...he...who could he be? Thought Stephanie
"Can you describe what he looks like?"
"No! Just go and see for yourself Steph!" Said Veronica
She glanced up at the officers and said "ok, I'll go"
"Good luck!" Replied Vee as she watched them take Stephanie off to the visitors room.
Maybe it's my father, or my brother she thought
When she got to the room, the man turned around and looked her straight in her eyes, Stephanie was in complete shock.
"Hi" he said
"Hi" she replied
"It's been a while" he said walking towards her
"It sure has..."
A officer came in, "oh by the way Mr..." But he was cut off by a fight that broke out and ran out of the room before he could say the man's name.
A/N:
Sooooo...who is this mystery man, is it Vince, is it shane, perhaps Paul? Or is it a man from Stephanie's past that she never wants to see again? And what happens to Veronica's crazy ass? Haha. Should I make a sequel, or leave you to make a ending of your own? :P
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