Please Understand Why

The Thief

Dear Father,

          One word, payback, that's why I did it. I only wanted payback but it seemed to backfire. This simple trip to shop 'n' save turned into a giant mess just because I wanted payback. Even though I knew it would be indirect, I guess a part of me hoped it would affect them just as much as it would directly.

Jean, mom and I, were heading to Shop 'n' save to get some food for that night's dinner but I had a different plan in mind. While we were shopping, of course, Jean asked to use the restroom. Mom told me to go with her so she wouldn't get lost or taken. I agree now, knowing that my plan can be put into action. We walked to the bathroom I waited outside, while my sister went in. I got very bored really quickly just standing and waiting for this girl.

My eyes wandered the area. This is the part of the store where all the nonfood items are like makeup, hair care, deodorant, etc. I started walking up and down the aisle acting as if I was looking for something. I saw what I wanted. I stood near the aisle and I thought I was being secretive, taking the products out of the package, and placing it in my pockets. This guy passed the end of the aisle, I didn't think anything about it.

Then I hide the evidence before I started to walk back to the bathroom. Before I reached the bathroom, a policeman came and stopped me with that same guy I saw earlier behind him. I felt panic rush its way inside of me.

"Ma'am I was told you were trying to take something." the police officer's voice firmly said

"I didn't take anything, sir, I don't know what you talking about,'' I replied my voice cracking, tears filling eyes.

"miss this man saw you, can you explain this then." He fired back at me while holding up the package that I thought I hide.

I had tears pouring out of my eyes as I softly whisper "I didn't do it." My sister came out of the restroom super confused.

"sissy what's happening" she softly asked. I walked over to her and hug her and said: "don't worry about."

"are you here with your mother?'' The police officer asked

"yes sir," I whispered

"take me to her," he demanded.

"okay". I mumbled as I grabbed my sister's hand as we walked to find my mom, the policeman following me as I whisper to my confused sister" everything is going to be okay." over and over again.

Once we reached my mother, my sister and I hugged her. Secretly hoping the policeman would leave but nope. "Ma'am your daughter was caught stealing." the police officer announced while holding up the evidence. My mom looked at me, eyes blaring.

"Where is it Unknown?" she asked anger dripping from her voice.

"I don't know, I didn't do it." I pleaded tears still pouring down my face.

She shook her head and started to pat me down. I realized that she was getting close to where I hide them. My sobs became harder. She cupped my products in my pockets. Then she reached into my pockets and pulled it out.

"I'm so sorry, don't worry I'll Pay for this." My mother apologized.

She yanked my arms and power walked to the checkout. Where she bought all the groceries and the things I stole.

Finally, we made it to the car. The second we got in I knew I was in BIG trouble. My mother sat in the front seat silently as she I guess gathering her thought. It was scaring me. Her hands gripped the steering wheel so tight her knuckles started turning white. 3....2....1....

" UNKNOWN! I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT YOU DID! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING! REALLY IF YOU WANTED SOME CHAPSTICK I COULD HAVE GOT YOU SOME, YOU DIDN'T NEED TO STEAL! ON TOP OF ALL OF THAT YOU LIED NOT ONLY TO ME BUT A POLICE OFFICER! You know you're in so much trouble when we get home." She exclaimed.

I had managed my tears from falling like a waterfall before she started yelling at me. Now I'm back to hysterics. The ride back home was silent except for my soft cries because I was told to "shut up with all the crying." We reached home. I was seriously questioning my decision and kind of hoping I never did it. Why would do this just to get back at my dad for leaving, dumb move. I guess I was thinking maybe If I went against the law it would be like going against my dad because he was a police officer. My logic was all messed up.

Nonetheless, I would never do anything like that again. Plus, that "Payback" was pointless and I should have just let nature take its toll on me. Stealing Chapstick then lying about it when I was clearly in the wrong will probably be one of the dumbest thing I have ever done. Yet still most memorable.

I've learned so much since then and come to realize that it won't still be the dumbest thing I have ever done. I still remember it and the punishment. I know that I really should think through things I'm going to do and I'm still having trouble with that today. But, everything is good now. I'm okay.

The Thief,

Unknown