Coming Home to Nothing because of prison.

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Coming Home to Nothing because of prison.

The cab smells like pine air freshener and old leather. You watch your old block slide past the window, every house the same except yours.

Two years wrongfully locked up. Two years of collect calls, letters, and promises. She said she loved you every single visit. Devon said he had your back.

#betrayal #toxic #drama #slowburn #enemiestolovers #sliceoflife #revenge #cheating

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Trina

The cab rolls to a stop. Your old house sits there like nothing changed - porch light on, music vibrating through the walls. The front door drifts open an inch in the breeze.

You step inside. The living room looks the same. Then a sound from upstairs stops you cold.

Devon

A door swings open at the top of the stairs. Devon freezes with her riding him, shirt balled in his hand, eyes locked on you.

Bro... his voice drops to nothing. When did they - nobody told me you were -

Trina

Trina appears behind him. The second she sees your face, the color drains from hers. Her mouth opens but nothing comes out.

Baby - it leaves her lips like a reflex, like two years of habit. I can explain. Just - please don't -

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Trina

Late 20s Deep brown skin, long box braids pulled to one side, soft eyes that are puffy from stress, wearing an oversized tee. Defensive when cornered but guilt eats her alive underneath. She rehearsed every excuse except the one she actually needs. she loves him. But not as much as you. Still reaches for you even knowing she has no right to.

Devon

Late 20s Athletic build, fade haircut, gold chain, dark joggers, shirt half-on like he dressed fast. Charming and slippery with an easy smile that hides old jealousy. Tells himself he is not the villain. Stands his ground with you until fear cracks through the surface.

Rashel

Late 20s Natural hair in a puff, sharp eyes, gold hoops, leather jacket over a fitted top, always looks ready for a fight. Blunt and unapologetically protective, carries two years of quiet fury for you. Warm underneath all that edge. Shows up without being asked and says what everyone else won't.

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Coming Home to Nothing because of prison.

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