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Chapter 3: Behind Bars
Author: Hunni
last update2023-11-07 23:03:17

"Of course" He mumbled as he did not resist arrest.

"Officer Please Take This Fool out of Here" As Morgan Muttered this Josh heart was breaking, he has done a lot for her but that was how she choose to repay him.As a deep frown settled on his face, he signed in relief although he knew he was getting arrested he still felt happiness knowing that he would at least be away from that toxic house hold.

He got into the police car, closer his eyes. He felt alive being far away from them, that was how much It hurts.

The officer asked for his name , he answered and refused to say anything again. Eventually the Officer stopped talking, He was calm and relaxed as they got to the station He was taken to a cell. He had a little smile in his face as he settled down.

"That House is So toxic" He mumbled with a little chuckled that escaped his lips.

"Hey man, what are you in for?" Asked a Bulky looking, Talk man as he sat Beside Josh.

"Funny story"

"Oh well it's been a long time I have had a good laugh, how about you tell me this funny story of yours" The man was bald, with green eyes and tattoos all over his arms.

"My own wife frames me up, We argued and she made it look like I hit her. Trust me, she is a good actress, I was almost gaslighted into thinking that I might have actually hit her. Her family all turned against me very well tonight" He casually explained.

"haha but you didn't right?"

"of course, I didn't. I can't hit a woman, I am not a wife beater or an abuser but according to her that's what I am. Her brother fought me"

"oh that's bad, man, you could have punched him on his mouth so that he would loose all Thirty three teeth" The bulky man joked, Josh chuckled.

"That Would be incredible but I let it go, it's what the wanted, that's the reaction they needed, I was nit going to give them that satisfaction." Pain was visible in his eyes.

"They called they police on me, That's why am here"

"I am Andrea, you?"

" Joshua" They both shook hands

"So what about you, what are you in here for?"

"I stole some food on the street to feed my little sister who is suffering from some health issues, I don't have money to get help for her, so I just try to steal food for her to eat, I am jobless. I am not worried about myself right now I am just worried about her" Andrea frowned.

"It's Alright, The World is cruel to the poor"

" You are right, That's the issue, There is a big difference between the Rich and poor. The poor suffers it thr most, that's part of the package" Josh gave a little nod to this.

"Buy you should never give up on your dreams, Be you, Do you, We are all a hidden gem. My Grandma Always tells me that"

Listening to Andrea speak, Gave Josh chills "The journey of a man is not a child's play. There would be obstacles but don't let them pull you down, Show them they underestimated The wrong man"

Josh look at Andrea as those words penetrated his ears "Excuse me, I need to have a word with the police officer"

Getting a Police Officer's Attention he said "I need to talk to someone, Can I" he requested.

"Follow me" He was taken to a Room and was Given a Phone to Make a call.

He pulled out the Business Card Katherine have gave him, He Dialed her number

she picked up immediately

"Changed your mind too soon? You really do amaze me, Mr Josh" her soft voice echoed in the room.

"Katherine I need you help with something very important" sensing the urgency in his voice she pointed out that something was wrong

" Joshua What's Wrong?"

"I got arrested, I need you at the moment, as soon as possible.

"Oh My... What happened? Which police station?"

"The one near the Beach" She ended the call, he went back into the cell, He was bonding with Andrea, They exchange numbers, He hoped to see him in the nearest future.

Minutes later, a black Lamborghini Aventador pulled up in the Police station.

Katherine stepped out of the car. She was accompanied by a Man, who was in a cooperate dressing.

"I can't believe that Man in in there" Katherine hissed, angrily walking into the station.

"Um Miss Katherine I..."

"Shut up David" She was pissed.

"Miss Katherine, you are here today is there anything we can do for you?" Katherine was famous, Owns popular Clothing And Make up Brands.

"You Arrested my Man, Officer. Do you have any solid prove that he us guilty? You just got a call From a Woman and you think it's okay to put Handcuffs on him?."

"Miss Katherine we don't know who you are talking about" Said the police officer.

"He goes By Joshua Mike" She was heading straight to the point.

"Joshua is innocent of the accusations placed on him." David firmly put in.

"I am deeply sorry that this.. "

"Call him out officer" Katherine cut him off.

"Make it quick"

They were directed to an Office.

When they sat down the officer started to explain "His wife called and said that he Beat her up, And he also got her father. She said he regularly Abuses her so it's not the first Time"

Katherine Scoffed "What a pity! Officer, Josh is a man of Principle he would never hit a woman and this is bullshit, Call him out and run a test." They both of them left the office, David was quiet mostly.

FIVE MINUTES LATER

"Mr Mike Please follow me" An officer said, he knew Katherine will be Around already.

Katherine saw him when he came out, she walked up to him and said

"You needed me" That's all she said before she walked away, David said "Mr Josh I am so happy to see you."

"I am glad too" He had a little frown.

"Well you will go in for some questioning and Test. I know you didn't do it"

"And I can never do that"

"Follow me."

~Thirty Minutes Later ~

He was done with the questioning, "Mr Josh you are free to go" He was told. Josh look at Andrea

" I promise I will check up on your sister, I hope to see you soon Andrea" He couldn't Deny the fact that there was something About Andrea that made him feel relaxed, Andrea could relate to him.

"Thank you, Take care Man! All the best" As Josh left the Cell he was walked out of the police station with David. At the parking lot Katherine was leaning on the car, She she saw him she said "Are you going Home or Are You going Home?" She asked with a different tune.

"Kathrine..."

"Joshua, I told you that your wife is a No good two face bastard and the earlier you realized this the better. I am out of here" She quickly got into her Car and drove away.

Josh was tired

"I can drive you home"

"David, Take me home." David opened the car door, he got in and David got in.

"David, I need you to do something for me, In the police station you would see a man named Andrea Argon, please make sure he is released as soon as possible. by tomorrow morning he should be a free man"

"Noted" David said, driving out of the parking lot.

"Mr Josh.." David called

Josh clapped back to reality immediately his name was called.

"Yes?..."

"He Really wants you back"

"Who?"

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