I was at a loss for words.
“Do you have a way of getting home?” The officer asked, eyeing me carefully.
I didn’t have my own car here in the city. Brian asked me to drive his cars when necessary.
I was fairly close to Ruby’s apartment, but the thought of walking there by myself made me feel nervous.
“I can call my friend,” I told them, reaching into my purse to grab my phone.
The officers went to talk to one another while I called Ruby.
Thankfully, she answered right away.
“Hey, Tessa. Did you make it home?” She asked curiously on the other end.
“Not exactly,” I said slowly. “Can you pick me up?”
…
After I called Ruby, it didn’t take her long to come and get me. Once she arrived, the cops left.
“You should never be wandering around at night,” Ruby scolded as we made it back t
