A phone case from the store.

The item the girl pulled out, was a phone case from the store clearly branded as one of their own. So not only had the girl lied about it, she clearly had been attempting theft. Sapphire was close to her now and locked arms with the girl. The puffy sleeve was so big, she could barely feel the girl’s arm.

“Let’s go quietly to the back of the store. You have some explaining to do.” Stated Sapphire calmly but sternly as she took the phone case from the girls hand.

The dejected girl had no other way out and the employee had caught her red handed. Sapphire started walking with the girls arm still locked with hers. The girl obediently followed, and before long, they were off the sales floor and into the stock room which then led to a quiet, small office. Sapphire led the coated girl in and sat her down in a chair away from the door. The coat rustled loudly as she sat in the quietness of the office. Sapphire took a seat between her and the door still holding the phone case.

“Is this worth going to jail for?” Demanded Sapphire. A question which brought tears to the girls eyes. She was scared out of her mind. The paleness of her face still showed and the girl was visibly shaking.

“I…..I….” The girl sobbed and didn’t finish.

“What is your name?” Sapphire asked.

“Tanya.” Came the submissive reply.

“Well Tanya, have you stolen before?” The girl shook her head without looking up.

“Let me see what else you have in your pockets.” Sapphire really didn’t like thievery, but also was aiming to get to the bottom of the matter regarding the jacket. Tanya pulled out a small brown wallet, and a car key.

“That’s it.” Sobbed the woman.

“Seeing that you lied to me out on the sales floor, I’m taking no chances. I want you to stand up, and I am going to search you. I’m sure you can understand.” Tanya nodded and stood slowly. Sapphire stood as well and began to slowly feel her way along the puffer jacket. The material was soft and wonderful to touch and made her really want a puffer for herself, although now was really not the time. Sapphire was slow, methodical and deliberate. She prodded every puffy bubble of the jacket, checked the insides of the sleeves, around the waist, and felt around deep into the pockets.

“Turn around and hold your arms out.” Said Sapphire. To which the girl obeyed and slowly spun. The giant hood was now in front of the store associate which she prodded and felt every bit of. The coat was indeed impressive. Sapphire lifted the heavy hood onto the girl’s head and started on her back feeling every inch. On the back, which was previously covered by the sleeve was a factory-made patch with the same padlock symbol as the one attached to the front zipper. It was time to find out some answers.