Small Problem by Melanie Brown

Author:Melanie Brown [Brown, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AlephTwo
Published: 2024-05-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Feeling miserable, I sat in the waiting room of the Hereford Sherriff’s office. I wasn’t alone. There were two other girls with me, sniffling and crying. They’d been picked up like me in a stupid sweep by the sheriff’s department.

A county judge had ruled that it really wasn’t illegal to be underage and just drive into the county. When they had sprung their trap, nobody was doing anything illegal. But they still held us and tried to find any charge that would stick. So me and the other girls were waiting for a parent pick up.

My only plan for when Mom shows up is to turn on the water works. That always worked for Cathy when she got into trouble. But she’d never been arrested.

I’d never been so humiliated and violated in my life. They prodded, poked, swabbed and examined every inch of me looking for some telltale evidence of sperm so Owen could be charged with statutory rape. As far as I know, he was sent home with his dad picking him up a half hour before. I overheard when he was being released that his car was still impounded. The Hereford Sherriff’s department was definitely out to generate some revenue that night.

I finally saw Mom enter the waiting area along with some man. I guess it was her date. Oh terrific. What an impression for her boyfriend… picking up her daughter from jail. I saw Mom point at me and scowl. They walked to the central desk to get me released. I got the crying started again, but it probably won’t work.

The officer at the desk had my purse, of which they had removed the contents to put in a baggy. They also took my earrings and the three bracelets I was wearing and put them in a separate baggy. What did they think I was going to do? Mom put the baggies in her purse and put my purse under her arm. She put a report they gave her in her purse.

The man said something to Mom and started walking towards me. He shook his head at me and said in a snarky tone, “How is your little cry for attention going? Was it worth it?”

That pissed me off. I stood up shaking and snarled at him, “I was just violated in ways you couldn’t possibly imagine. You don’t know anything.” I burst out crying at the memory of how I was touched.

Mom stepped up next to us. I pointed my thumb at the man and asked, “Who’s the comedian?”

Mom frowned at me. “Don’t you think you’re in enough trouble as it is, young lady? Mr. Carlton and I were just about to enjoy some adult beverages to top off our evening when I got a call from this sheriff’s department. He was kind enough to volunteer to bring me here to retrieve you.”

I must have looked an absolute mess with all my crying so I’m sure I’m making a wonderful first impression. I’ve already decided I don’t like this schmuck.

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