Spinel the Great Umbrella Thief

Chapter 14

Hello I'd like to report a kidnapping and a break-in," Spinel yelled frantically through the payphone. She told them what happened and gave the cops all the info she had. They told her they'd stop by to investigate but Spinel couldn't wait for them. She had to save Pink Pearl. And if she wanted to make it in time she had to leave now.

It had taken several months and a few trips to court but White Diamond had been found guilty of abusing and holding Pink Pearl captive and was sentenced to life behind bars. It was scary going through the procedures but Spinel was by Pink Pearl's side every step of the way to help her get through it.

After White Diamond had been put away, Pink Pearl officially started living with Spinel. Spinel had to start working extra hours to support both of them, but at this point she didn't honestly mind. Life had sent plenty of hurdles at her before. This wasn't anything she couldn't handle. Pink Pearl was safe and that's all that mattered.

Even though she was safe now, Pink Pearl still felt pretty uncomfortable going outside. Spinel was very understanding and patient with her. Pink Pearl could take as much time as she needed. So long as she was safe and sound that's all Spinel cared about.

Pink Pearl started to perform chores around the apartment while Spinel was away. It gave her something to do, besides it was the least she could do to repay Spinel for all of the things she'd done for her.

When Spinel came home Pink Pearl would greet her with a relieved smile and hug her for minutes on end. She started doing that every day for a while. She just couldn't wait for Spinel to get home. She was so glad that it was Spinel coming through that door and not that wrathful fear-mongering White Diamond. She was so so glad and so relieved when Spinel would come home. She often worried that she wouldn't come back and she'd be left alone once again. She knew it was a silly thought but she just got so anxious sometimes. So when Spinel walked through the door safe and sound every day, Pink Pearl was simply overjoyed to see her.

Spinel wasn't used to this much affection, but that wasn't to say that she didn't enjoy it. In all honesty, Spinel loved receiving affection from her pearl. It made her feel relaxed and at home, but it also provided comfort and rekindled that warm feeling in her heart that she thought had been lost to the ages.

Spinel didn't want to pressure her but she had started trying to convince Pink Pearl to start going outside, one step at a time. She knew she was used to staying indoors but things were going to be okay now that White Diamond was gone. She started by taking Pink Pearl out on walks when they were both home. She held her hand gently as they walked and didn't take her a far distance but just as far as she was comfortable with. They tried to walk a bit farther each day. If Pink Pearl got uncomfortable that was okay and they would head home.

Gradually Pink Pearl started going outside more and soon enough it was hard for Spinel to leave the house without her following behind, but she still wasn't comfortable walking too far by herself.

When they were both home Spinel would leave the curtains open at all times. Pink Pearl had spent so much time in the dark, Spinel thought that she could use some sunlight even if it was just from the bedroom window for now.