It was dark and very cold, I was caught and arrested. I was put inside a cell that was a bit musty, and poorly maintained.
I was sitting down as the cell was empty except for a toilet, and a mattress for me to sleep in.
To me this wouldn't have been to bad, but of course there was something else. There he was standing outside my cell yelling at me.
"How stupid do you have to be to trespass? We warned you and you still didn't listen. Honestly you should of faced greater punishment, but due to some circumstances you can't." G.O said.
He was staring directly at me with frustration, and his teeth were grinding a bit too hard.
I was sitting down in the center of the cell, and I was staring at him. I didn't care what he thought of me as I didn't like him at all.
Honestly I'm glad they didn't know why I trespassed, this is a minor offense. I can get out within a few weeks or so.
"Are you even listening to me? I can see you smiling, don't mess with me." He said as he kicks the bars.
"Of course I was listening, and stop kicking the bars. It's rusty and it will break…I said stop kicking it and stop giving me that stare." I said.
He was most definitely thinking about killing me, maybe not but who can know until they act upon it.
I decided to just mess with him for a bit so I turned around. "Listen, calm down a bit, anger would only make you say unnecessary things."
Of course since I turned around I couldn't see his reaction, but he stopped kicking the bars. To be more precise he stopped saying anything, and became silent.
I didn't want to turn around, and look at him after I just turned my back to him. I decided that if he had something to say he would have to say it now, and not wait for me to initiate it.
After what seemed like half an hour I heard him clear his throat. I can't believe he just waited this long without making any sound.
Did he really want me to say something or did he think I wasn't listening? Of course I didn't want to listen to him, but he should of left by now.
"We searched your room Ceborati, we found absolutely nothing. You're free to go as you're a very smart man who contributed a lot, and-I can see your smiling! Don't make me reconsider this you bastard."
I was indeed smiling, and i don't care if he leaves me here because of it. Finally that jerk gave me a compliment, and-wait I'm sounding a bit too egotistical.
I turned around to face him, and he wasn't angry at me. I should apologize for acting so unprofessional and rude to him.
Even if he did deserve it I still need to be considerate. "Yeah sorry, I think I might have been a bit pissed off. You know me being arrested, and all it does stuff to people…Thanks for setting me free."
I wasn't going to become a jerk like he did, I need to remember that I have to stay humble. Why did I act like this all of the sudden? I am the worst, and what would [] think if he saw me like this.
He took out a key, and opened my cell door. He stepped back, and waited for me to leave. I stood up, and began walking outside the cell and my legs are sore.
Before I can make it two feet outside the cell G.O grabbed my shoulder "Be careful out there, don't always blindly follow your own beliefs. You will make a bunch of mistakes because of it, and I'm only warning you because you're important."
I got caught when I was leaving the land thankfully with nothing on me. I wasn't being sneaky at all which I couldn't believe I didn't think much about it.
When they brought me in for questions, and they were very insistent in asking as many as they could. I gave them answers that wouldn't incriminate me, but as I ended up in jail it didn't work.
The good thing was that what I did write, I already ripped it and threw them away. I also made sure to never write anything about it as this was a great example.
I decided that if I wanted to write something I will do so in letters to my friend. Due to them investigating me I might have to reconsider the letters.
"Was I only released because people found out, and they weren't to happy? I mean one of the only people who actually help others were arrested without any proof. Was that enough for people to demand my release?" I asked him.
He stayed silent, and gave me a look that could be described as wanting to punch me right on the face. His silence confirmed my suspicions, at least the people are on my side.
"I know what you're thinking Ceborati, but you can't hide behind the people. I'll keep an eye on you." He said to me, but I can tell he wanted to say more.
"Go ahead like I said before, I have no ill intentions against anyone. I am annoyed, but that's not enough to even make me consider something bad." I said with a smile.
I left the jail feeling a free man, how could I've been so careless. I shouldn't have gotten caught, but I wasn't thinking straight.
My emotions are getting on me really fast, I didn't know I was that type of person. Anyways I'm glad that the crops that I planted would grow without needing me to maintain them.
I made sure that they were low maintenance crops so if I did get caught they wouldn't die so quickly.
As I returned to my room it was different, it was a complete mess. Everything was scattered around, and nothing was left untouched.
They should of at least cleaned up their mess, but I guess they would purposely not do so, to annoy me. I decided that I wouldn't clean today.
I sat down on my bed which wasn't dirtied at all, it was the only thing that wasn't too shambled. I took a few deep breaths as in a few weeks there would be signs of growth.
I then began to scratch my left cheek, maybe I should hire someone. Someone to check out the progress of the crops, and make sure they are healthy.
That won't be a money issue as I do have a decent amount, but the problem is myself. I am a very recognizable person within the district, and that would make it hard.
Maybe I would have [] hire someone for me, as far as I know. No one has any idea that we are friend except for a few men, but I never told them his name.
I then shook my head, that won't be a good idea. If that man gets caught then he would be imprisoned as well. He would most likely face worse consequences than I did.
Am I in a corner right now? What should I do now, I'm just a man being petty. I shouldn't risk everything that I just build, why am I acting so selfish?
And as a cue I once again heard a knocking on my door, is as if I have no time to breath. Everyone is knocking on my door, and it's tiring at this point.
I got off my bed and opened the door to see Keith smiling at me.
"I have great news you would like to hear Ceborati, it's about your imprisonment. I managed to have it be forgiven, there won't be any singular criminal record on you anymore."
Was this guy trying to do something? Is he going to ask something form me? Before I can ask why he spoke again.
"Aren't I such a great person Ceborati?" He asked sarcastically, "But I do need one favor from you…Never return to that place ever again."
"Oh sure why not, as if I want to get arrested again. I'm not that stupid, and I won't try anything funny." I said.
"That's great, sure I did forgive you, but that doesn't mean the authorities like you. They all want you to stay in jail, but because of some loop holes I got you free and they can't do anything."
"Yeah don't worry I have other things to worry about. I'm totally fine with this as I don't know any one of them." I said.
"That's amazing as I have high hopes for you Ceborati… really high hopes." He said with a forced smile.
His smile really makes my skin crawl, I made my decision. I'm going to risk it all, I'm going to write a letter, and I don't care anymore.
This letter will be hidden somewhere, as I'll revisit this place. I know what I'll be doing, and what happens next won't bother me.
After a few minutes I finally know what my plan will be about. This letter is going to be my trump card, and my ticket out of trouble. I grabbed a piece of paper, and began writing down everything.
I'll make sure it won't be discovered by anyone else except for who I'm sending it to. I know I'm going to be in trouble so I might as well continue.
As I left my room, I noticed someone who I haven't seen before. I ignored it as I didn't want to make it seem like I was being wary of him.
He is definitely going to keep an eye on me, so I will be under surveillance. I need to act as if I haven't noticed him, and continue walking forwards.
As I made it to the gates I saw some people walking with their children. As I did I also looked around some stores, and the prices of the vegetables and fruits weren't great. They were quite expensive, and that's not something I want,
I knew where I was going, and I shouldn't get distracted. I walked a specific route as this man is someone I can trust.
As I arrived I saw him, Samuel, and he also spotted me. He walked up to me and greeted me.
"Listen here are some letters for a friend, and you haven't seen him before. Listen to me, these are appreciation letter alright." I said and he nodded.
I knew the man was behind us listening so I leaned forward to whisper to him. I whispered something to him and he nodded.
"I'll make sure to deliver these letter, I won't miss anyone of them. Don't worry as I'm not one to mess up easily."
I thanked him and then left, I decided to go to greet G.O. I've been working at this farm for a month or two, and the progress was amazing. I made sure to give him advice to keep it healthy, and I hope I won't have to return.
It's not because of me being tired of this work, but because I want him to remember and learn how to be more careful.
I need to speak with him again about some things. I have to get him out of my way or else things would get messy.
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I was inside the building once's again, the one that started it all. There he was sitting down waiting for me to say something as I requested to speak with him.
He was tired of me as I was of him, at least we are mutually spiteful of each other. "Listen, I'm not here to cause you trouble."
He just stared at me as if he was already finished with this.
"Listen, after I had a bit of time to think I was being a jerk. I was acting upon my emotions, and I shouldn't have."
"Well Ceborati, I'm glad we can agree on that, I'm glad you're being reasonable again. The government on the other hand doesn't see you in a bright light."
He then put his hand on his pocket, and took out a small piece of paper.
"They don't know you as much as I do, I know where you are coming from. I just don't like it at all, and I personally have spoken with you so I am more respectful." He said with a smug face.
"Listen Ceborati, you're viewed d by the government as problematic. They thing you're uncooperative, and many other bad things. I wouldn't be surprised if you get fired soon enough, or even worse killed off."
That was a bit off, but I can't say I wasn't expecting that. I don't know how other people act so if they were to kill me I shouldn't be surprised at all.
"That's not a very funny joke right there, don't you think I knew that." That doesn't matter now.
"Listen I'm glad you aren't as terrible as I thought you were. I'm sorry I was seeing you in a bad manner." I said and I was being honest to him.
"That's great Adam, no feeling we're hurt as you're honest. That's one thing you're great at, things are settled then." He said as he gave me a slight smile.
Thinking about it now, this was the biggest mistake I have made. I should have never trusted him ,and I don't know why I let myself. He was obviously lying to me, and yet I wanted to keep things low that I ignored it.
…
I made a big mistake, I should've been more careful. I can't believe I didn't learn a thing when I first go arrested.
Let me recount what just happened, the first thing I did when I left was meet up with someone.
This man who I thought I could trust, I asked him a favor. That favor was to ask for his help in this petty act.
I made sure to ask him to act natural as people were listening to us. I asked him to check the area where I planted some crops, and just check on them.
It was that simple, but what I didn't know was that the man I saw much earlier was ears dropping.
I didnt have the chance to write this down to send to my friend as I returned to my room, they got me. The took me in immediately, and he was there watching me, G.O.
He was disappointed in me, and didn't want to speak with me anymore. He told me that I was a naive person, and he wasn't lying, I was stupid. I let myself get carried away, and I tried something because I was mad.
I should of stayed quiet, and accepted the fact that my project was cancelled. Now that I'm imprisoned I won't be helping out others. I'm a selfish man, and I'm not proud of myself, I let myself get lost.
How would everyone react to how I handled this situation. I know how! They would be disappointed in me for being petty, and this isn't what I wanted.
I never wanted to stray from the man I said I was going to be. I'm a failure, and I should of stayed quiet, I…made…a…mistake.