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Justice: A Fictional Narrative

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She led him down the hall to the front door and opened it.
“Good night! Behave yourself, boy!” she said, looking out into the street as he went down the steps. Before he left completely, he looked at Mrs. Jones one last time before running off. It was late at night, he decided to go back “home” to rest, which was just behind the dumpster. Roger had a family once, they were very rude and abusive to him. He lived like that for at least 5 years, and at the age of 13, he ran away from them. It’s been one year, and he hasn’t heard from them. It was early in the morning, and as soon as Roger woke up, he dashed to a shoe store to buy his blue suede shoes. He arrived at a store and went in. He saw a lady shopping for some heel shoes …show more content…

“I’m going to keep you here until the police arrive.” “I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to steal….it was an accident,” Roger answered sheepishly “Please don’t take me to jail.” “Oh, i’m not. The police is. Your actions will always have consequences, for next time. Beside-” the security guard was cut off by police sirens. The police had arrived and a police officer was standing at the door. Roger watched terrified as the police officer came inside. The lady explained what had happened and the police officer picked him up and dragged him inside the car. Roger took a quick look at the police officer’s name tag. ‘Jack Jones’ he read. Jack started driving, he looked at Roger through the front mirror. “You’ve gotten yourself in big trouble, boy.” he simply said. Roger looked terrified, unable to respond, or speak in general. Meanwhile, Mrs.Jones was at her apartment making food for her nephew Jack Jones. She was making his favorite food, chicken with mashed potatoes. While finishing up she put the food in a brown bag and grabbed her sweater. On her way to the police station she was starting to wonder how was Roger doing or if he’s still stealing. She had many questions roaming her mind. When she finally arrived to the police station, she asked a young lady in the front desk if Officer Jones was …show more content…

Why are you here boy? Haven’t you learn anything? And put those pieces down! You’ll cut yourself!” “Um-um, Yes Ma’am...” he answered, wincing as a piece of glass cut into his palm. “No! Why are you lying?”
Roger started crying. He’s eyes were starting to get red. “He tried to steal a lady’s purse in plain sight,” Jack explained to her. “He was caught and I had to take him here. Do you know this boy, Aunt Jones?” “Yes, as a matter a fact, I do. Boy, don’t start being a baby now, you know you did bad,” Mrs. Jones said harshly, directing her words to Roger.. “You will be coming to my house, and staying there. Permanently.” “Does that mean you’re going to bail him out? Are you sure with your decision” Jack questioned, looking concerned. “He is a thief.” “Yes I am sure. What do I need to do?” “Well, ok then you just have to fill up some papers and then he will be set to go.” While Mrs. Jones was filing some papers, Roger went to the restroom to clean his face, wash off the wound, and put on a big smile. When he got out of the restroom Mrs.Jones was already finished. He was so glad to see Mrs.Jones again that he ran up to her and gave her a huge

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