Tanya

Many people don't know this; In order to make money, you actually need to have it, or borrow it. . . or steal it.

That's what I did. I stole it.

Well. . . at least I stole something I can sell in order to get money.

As I stare at the jewelry nestled in the case in my hand, a twinge of guilt assails me. When Alicia looks for the necklace and finds out its missing, she's going to know I took it, and then she'll flip her lid.

It's the only thing worth anything at all. A family heirloom from my great grandmother who handed it over...