In Front of the Mic

Chapter Sixteen: F***ing Problems

Chris POV

I watched the police car pull away. What the hell just happened? I'm not even gonna front. I knew Tiffani had anger problems but I kinda thought Tiffani would be the one bailing me out of jail.

I walked inside. Shai was standing behind the couch trying to piece together the situation. I'm not really sure if he needs to ride with me while I try to bail Tiff out. Who could I leave him with though? It's still early... maybe I should drop him off at Miss Veronica's. I looked up at Shai who, I guess, had been staring at me for a while.

"Did... did Tiffani just get arrested?"

"Yeah. Get in the car, I need to drop you off."

"Why can't I go with you?"

"Cause I said so, now come on."

He huffed and walked outside. I went and grabbed Tiffani's keys. I went outside and locked the door behind me. I got in the Camero and headed off to see Tiff's mom.

"I still don't get why I can't go."

"Shai. You're being petty. Why do you need to go?"

"Cause I wanna be there for my sister."

"I'm not trying to hurt you but, what the are you gonna do if you go with me, huh? All I need to do is talk to my lawyer and see what he can do to help. You don't have to worry about her, ok? The only thing you need to worry about is school."

"I guess you're right. Where are we going anyway?"

"You're mom's."

"My mom or Tiffani's mom?"

"What's the difference... She's your sister right?"

"Half sister. Do you think she'll still like me? You know, cause my dad cheated on her."

"I don't really know Tiffani's mom that well, but I do know that she wouldn't blame you for something her husband did."

He sat there in silence the rest of the way. I pulled up to Miss Harris's house. Shai and I got out and I rang the doorbell. When we walked in I saw Ty sitting on the couch.

"Chris, what are you and Shai doing here so late? Where's Tiffani?"

"Umm... May I talk to you in the other room Miss V?"

"Honey. Whatever you need to tell me you can say in front of Michael too. Now, is everything ok with my baby girl?"

I glanced over at Ty, who was now sitting back with his arms crossed. A knot started to form in the pit of my stomach. I started feeling guilty. As if it were my fault why Tiff is in jail. I should've done something...

"Aye Chris. What's up man? You starting to make me worry. Where's Tiff?"

He was now standing in my face snapping his fingers. I snapped out of my daze and sat down on the recliner with my hands on my head.

"Tiffani's in jail, bruh. I don't even know what happened. She came home crying and talking about something that was going on on the studio with Robyn... and then the next thing I know, the cops show up and put her in handcuffs. It was all so fast."

Miss Veronica came up to me and patted my shoulder. I looked up at her and she gave me a big hug.

"I'm sure you did everything you could, Chris. "

I nodded my head and looked at Ty. I couldn't really read his face, but I knew he was mad.

"I am Miss Harris, but I need you to watch Shai while I go talk to my lawyer.... if you don't mind. I think he could help her beat this case."