Prologue

In the middle of two people was a table.

On one side was Robert Largon, a writer who needed a new story if he wanted to continue living a stable life.

On the other side was Jane Cruz, a prisoner who had just been living out her sentence in prison.

Robert was nervous. He had never been this close to a criminal, and he had heard some stories about the woman in front of him. He could feel the sweat on his palms, but he knew he had to do it. Either way, there was a guard just a door away who knew what he was facing.

"I was told you wanted to write about me." Jane said softly.

"Y-yes. I am writing a new story, and I thought that basing my new book on your life would be quite the piece." Dick replied, a little nervous.

"I see. Mister...Largon was it?"

"Y-yes?"

"Do you know that in the years I have been here, you have been my only visitor?"

"Yes...the guards found it surprising that I had wished to talk to you."

She chuckled. "I found it surprising myself. Anyway, it seems you deem my life interesting and I find that flattering really. For that I will agree to help you with your new book, but on one condition."

"Don't worry Ms. Cruz I will make sure you get credit for this." Dick started.

"Thank you, but no...acknowledging my involvement is not what am after. I only wish that in exchange for my life, you will tell me about yours."

Robert blinked in surprise. "There is nothing interesting about my life Ms. Cruz. I assure you."

She smiled sincerely at him. "Oh, I doubt that. When you've been here for as long as I have, you learn to realize how fascinating something others would usually find...mundane."

She tapped her slender fingers on the table. "Well?"

In Robert's mind, this was actually a great bargain. To be able to hear the life of this woman in exchange for something so simple as about his life...well, what else can you ask for?

"It's a deal Ms. Cruz. I will visit at least once a week to interview you, and after that...you may ask anything you want of me."

She nodded. "Thank you Mr. Largon."

Robert stood up from his seat and was about to turn to leave.

"Well Ms. Cruz, I believe I must go. I shall see you next week."

"I will be looking forward to our sessions Mr. Largon."

He walked out of the room and out in the hallway.

Jane leaned back on her chair, a smug smile on her face.