The Life Of An Ex-convict

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Applying from a TV Drama show i was watching. I changed a few things here and there so this story is not exactly the same as the show.

Foreword

The clinging sound of the bar can be heard, a dark figure sat in the cell. "Junhyung, lunch is here." someone spoke to the figure. The figure looked up at the person, it was a police officer on duty and he was his best friend, Yoseob. "How long do i need to stay here?" Junhyung asked. "I don't know." replied Yoseob. Junhyung was sentenced to jail because he stole a mobile phone from someone. "Junnie, you must turn over a new leaf when you got out from here." Yoseob said. Junhyung nodded. "Yoseob-ah, quit talking to him and come here!" Yoseob's colleague called. "I got to go, bye." Yoseob waved goodbye to his 'brother' and left. Junhyung slammed back down on the ground again, eating. It was a month later that Junhyung was allowed to be free. "Remember what i said, turn over a new leaf, do not commit a crime again." Yoseob told Junhyung before he left. "The air feels good" Junhyung thought when he was outside. Then, he remembered what Yoseob had said. "Turn over a new leaf....Oh wait, where do i live?" he mumbled. He took out his phone and called Yoseob.

"Hello?"

"It's Junhyung here, where do i stay? Didn't my parents left me?"

"Emm...yeah...you can stay in my house."

"Where is it?"

"Wait, let me take a 2 hours break and come to you. Where are you?"

Junhyung scanned the surrounding and replied, "The park nearby"

"I'll be right there."

They hung up. There was a moment of silence then Junhyung sat on a bench beside him. Yoseob, on the other hand, had gotten the permission to have 2 hours free. Yoseob changed out of his police uniform and set off to find Junhyung. "Junnie, follow me, let's go home." Yoseob said to Junhyung. They walked to Yoseob's house which has became Junhyung's house too. Yoseob's house was an apartment, it was not too small and not too big, just right for two people. "So you live alone?" Junhyung asked as he stepped in. "Yeah, i moved out because i wanted to be independent. "Yoseob explained proudly. Yoseob led him to his bedroom and pulled out a foldable bed. "This will be your bed. I'm sorry i don't have a bunk bed." Yoseob said. "It's alright, as long as there is a bed for me." Junhyung said. Yoseob glanced at his watch and said, "I have 20 minutes left, i'll just show you around the house." he said. After 5 minutes, Yoseob changed into his police uniform and left for work. Junhyung sat on the sofa, watching TV. Junhyung stay in Yoseob's apartment for 3 months before deciding to have a job. "Yoseob-ah, do you think i'm fit for a job?" Junhyung asked his pal. Yoseob looked at him from head to toe and replied,"Yes, of course, you look alright."

"Any recommendations?"

"How about being a police officer like me?"

"No! I don't want to go back there!"

"But you're not caught!"

"I hate it there!"

"Alright, how about being a cashier in the supermarket?"

"No, i want to turn over a new leaf, aren't you afraid that i would steal the money?"

"I believe that you won't, but if you insist on rejecting, be a assistant in a shop."

"Good idea! I'll apply for work in a stationary shop."

It was all settled that Junhyung would be working in a stationary shop near the police station Yoseob was working in so they could go home together. In the shop, there is another assistant, Doojoon. Doojoon worked there for 2 years but Junhyung worked there for a week and the boss is already pleased with him. Junhyung would always get praised by the boss that made Doojoon jealous. The next day, Doojoon decided to betray Junhyung. While Junhyung went for lunch break and the boss wasn't looking, he put a packet of illegal drugs in Junhyung's bag. He smirked and tiptoed away. When Junhyung's work is done, he left for home. He walked back with Yoseob as said. Suddenly, a group of police officers circled them. "Police, freeze, we were told you have illegal drugs in your bag." One of them said to Junhyung. "What?" Junhyung was alarmed. "Officer Yang, what is your relationship with him?" Another police take down Yoseob's statement.

Their conversation:

"We're best friends." Yoseob said.

How long was your friendship?"

"About 5 years"

"Why were you with him?"

"We were walking home together."

"Are you two living under the same roof?"

"Yes"

"Why is he living with you?"

"Well....because he comitted a crime 2 years ago, his parents were angry at him and chased him out of their house. He was homeless so i took him in."

"Thank you for cooperating with us."

The police officers brought Junhyung to the police station.

His conversation with the police:

"Mr Yong, we found illegal drugs in your bag, can you explain that?"

"I have no idea why the drugs were in my bag!"

"The record shows that you're an ex-convict, the packet of drugs is way bigger then the acceptable amount even though it's illegal. We are not giving you any chance and not be able to be bailed out."

"What? Sir, i am innocent!"

"Send him to the cell."

"Sir! I'm innocent! Get off me! Hey!"

Junhyung was locked in a cell, again. That same police station, same corridor, same cell, same person who serves him food. "Junnie, i believe you did not sell or buy illegal drugs. It must be someone who betrayed you." Yoseob consoled him. "It's no use! They are not going to set me free." Junhyung said.

"Can you remember what happened when you were working?"

"I was going for my lunch break. Another assistant, Doojoon and my boss were in the shop. Either of them could have put the drugs in my bag."

"Good evidence, i'll tell them."

Yoseob left and told his colleagues.

Another conversation between Junhyung & the police:

"So you said that either your colleague or your boss have put the drugs in your bag."

"Yes, sir."

"Why do you thought of that?"

"I went for my lunch break, Doojoon and my boss were the only people who has access to the staffs' room which my bag were at."

"We will find them and continue our investigation. Thank you, you may return to your cell."

At the stationery shop, Doojoon saw that Junhyung did not come to work. He gave a huge smile, thinking he had accomplished his 'mission'. He saw the boss sulking and pretend to be kind and asked,"Where is Junhyung?" "He was sent to jail because he has illegal drugs in his bag." the boss replied. Doojoon was very very very happy then. Two police officers came into the shop. "Police, we want to take both of you back to the police station for questioning. " They said. Doojoon was afraid that they would catched him after knowing he had done all this, but there were no choice.

The boss & the police:

"You're...? "

"Mr Wong"

"Okay, Mr Wong. As you can see, your employee, Mr Yong Junhyung was sentenced to jail because of the illegal drugs found in his bag."

"Yes, i know"

"Can you tell us more about you and Mr Yong?"

"He worked in my shop a week ago. He already is tremendously good at being a shop assistant. I praise him time and time again. Doojoon worked there for 2 years but his behavior is bad. He must be jealous that he wasn't praised by me so he put drugs in Junhyung's bag to teach him a lesson."

"Thank you for your statement, you may leave."

Doojoon & the police:

"Mr Yoon, you were our prime suspect. Did you put the drugs in Mr Yong's bag?"

"No, sir."  Doojoon was trembling with fear.

"If that is so, why are you fidgeting? Are you scared? Are you the one who did all this?"

"N...no..You..you...must had caught the wrong person...."

"Mr Yoon, please cooperate with us."

"I...he...I....Alright! Yes! I did it! I put the drugs in Junhyung's bag! Catch me! Catch me!"

"Why did you do that?"

"Boss always praise Junhyung and he always scold me for being lazy! I am very jealous so i wanted to teach him a lesson and get boss to fire him!"

"Mr Yoon, you are under arrest!"

So Junhyung was free and Doojoon was sentenced to jail. "Thank goodness!" Yoseob said. "Yeah, i can't believe Doojoon would do such thing!" Junhyung sighed. "Hey, i had caused a lot of trouble, lunch on me?" Junhyung said. "Sure!" Yoseob said. Mr Wong has fired Doojoon and Junhyung became his only shop assistant but he doesn't mind at all. Junhyung's life was then better then he has expected.

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