You are heading to a job interview. The rent was coming up, and your boyfriend was already getting his half so it was up to you to get the rest. You arrive at the store and wait in the lounge.
You look and see ten others waiting. You hope they're not trying to get the same customer service position as you. One by one the women were called until it was your time.
You sit down with the interviewer and introduce yourself. "Hello I'm Jessica."
"I'm Harris Pan, the manager. So you're here for the customer service position?
"Yes."
"Well unfortunately I'm looking for experience people to fill this position and you have nothing on your resume."
"I'm willing to learn."
"Yeah I'm sorry but we just don't have the money for another part timer." You sigh sadly and get up. "Hey, you got the looks, Hooters is only a block away."
"No thanks."
"Why not, it's a job."
"I'm not interested in a job that's only interested in my looks. I came here for honest work not eye candy. You must have some kind of position I'll do anything even custodian."
"We already have those positions filled, we just needed an experience customer service member. We may have a position open in a month but right now we're full."
You leave. You won't do it, you won't apply to Hooters.
****
You return to your boyfriend's apartment and collapse on the sofa. You pick up two letters and throw them. "Damn bills!" You get a text from your boyfriend saying he'll be late.
Suddenly the apartment door was kicked down and you scream. It was the police. "Get down on the ground! Down, down!" "You are under arrest for espionage!"
"That's preposterous!" You scream.
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do will be held against you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one we'll provide you one."
You are escorted out in handcuffs screaming, "This is a mistake! A mistake!"
****
You're sitting on the bed with your head down, you look up at the clock, two hours had passed now. You're passed the point of asking why for the cops just ignore you. "You can get through this," you tell youself. "Soon you'll be out of here with your boyfriend and this whole thing will be a funny memory for you've done nothing wrong."
A guard comes by and opens the cell. "Come with me." You do as ordered.
Awaiting you at the front was the chief of police and an older man. The older man eyed you and you quickly divert your gaze.
"Alright follow me inside," the chief says. You enter the room and sit in a chair.
"Why am I here?!"
"Your name is Jessica, right?"
"Yes."
"Age 20."
"Yes."
"Again, why am I here?"
The chief ignores you again by writing notes. "You may enter." The older man and the other police officer enter the room. "This is Doctor Adolf."
"You're boyfriend stole a top secret flash drive in an attempt to sell to the highest bidder in foreign nations."
"What?! That's a mistake, it has to be a mistake!"
Doctor Adolf presents the evidence of your boyfriend stealing the flash drive. You are absolutely shocked. "Do you recognize this car?"
You nod sadly.
"Thought so. Your boyfriend is on the run, you will be charged as well."
"What, I've done nothing wrong!"
"Sure that's what they all say, you think just because you are a woman you can get away with it. You've been found guilty of helping your boyfriend with his criminal activity so you must pay the price!"
"No, no, no!" You cry. "I've done nothing wrong! No it wasn't me!" You plead with Doctor Adolf but he ignores you by leaving.
"Alright let's go, lady." The cop grabs you by the arm but you start resisting.
"Let go of me! I'm not going to prison! I'm not going!" You are tased.
****
You awaken and look around, this wasn't your bed, this wasn't your boyfriend's apartment. Last night's dream wasn't a dream at all it was real! You are still wearing the same clothing from last night, normally for you that meant you had a one night stand before you started dating but this was not that, you are in jail for the crime your boyfriend committed, why should you have to suffer like this?!
You look at the clock and put your head down. If it wasn't for the clock you wouldn't have known what time it was for there was no window at all, nothing just silence, everything was sound proof. You look up at the clock again another hour had passed. You could hear heavy footsteps approaching. Three police officers appear and open the cell door. Handcuffs are placed on you. You always thought if handcuffs were involved it would be kinky sex not this. You are able to wash, given a prison outfit and food before court.
****
"All rise for the honorable Judge Muhammad," the guard announces. "You all may be seated. Court is now in session."
"Ms. Jessica, you stand accused of engaging in espionage, how do you plea?"
"Not guilty, your honor!"
"Your honor, jury please take a look at the evidence," the attorney of the plaintive says. "See, the man in question stole an ID, impersonated a scientist and stole classified information which he intended to sell to any who wish to use in such a way that would harm our country. This car was used in his escape and this is the resident of such car was seen at. Upon further examination an illegal firearm was found, records confirm that the woman was living there for almost two months and you expect me to believe that this woman didn't know this was going on? Surely she jests or the densest woman in the country."
The jury starts mumbling to themselves. You have your head down and what's worse is that you thought it was better to represent herself instead of having an attorney.
"Order, order in the court! Have you any else to say?"
"No further questions your honor."
"Does the defendant has anything to say?"
You just stood there in shock, you know it's over, no matter what you say nobody would believe you not to be involved in espionage. Guilty by association. "Nothing your honor."
"I see no reason to prolong this. Has the jury reached a verdict or do you need time?" The jury members shake their heads. "Very well then, what is your verdict?"
"We the jury find the defendant guilty of all charges."
You start wailing, your life is over.