RELEASE DAY 2 (JACKIE)

Jackie cruised down the residential street eyeing home after beautiful home, manicured lawns and such spaciousness only the rich can display. She tried not to look as conspicuous as she felt as she drove her second rate used Honda toward her destination. No matter that she was only traveling through the neighborhood. She still felt the residual tug of guilt from memories that surfaced reminding her of life as a thief. It was an occupation she held prior to being imprisoned. These thoughts were followed by a spark of unfairness at the rich lifestyles she imagined behind some of the doors. She recalled all she had ever known was poverty as a child. She winced at her frowning reflection in the rearview mirror as she recognized the clear signs of the brainwash job her foster parents had done on her. Back before prison, driving through a neighborhood such as this one had been referred to as "casing the joint". Her inner voice reminded her she had been guilty of the crime and she had paid for it.

The shrink she had been seeing for the last six years constantly reminded her of the guilt her foster parents were responsible for in the malicious upbringing of their foster kids. They had trained them to perform most of the criminal acts they were involved in.

That childhood full of abuse and guilt-filled brainwashing had developed Jackie into a competent adult thief. She had been living in the danger zone, spurred on by the years in foster care. Her childhood memories consisted of mobile homes and various apartments on the wrong side of the track filled with priceless and beautiful works of art and sculptures she and others had lifted for her foster parents. Then she had got caught.

She barely remembered the first couple of months in jail. She had still been in shock over being convicted, processed and sent to prison for 10 years. She vaguely remembered being looked over by her cellmate, an elderly woman who recognized the youthfulness in Jackie and protected her from the harshness of prison life. The gangs inside found her nineteen-year-old body tempting but stayed back from the somewhat powerful matron that had chosen to protect her.

Jackie began the long arduous process of basically rewiring her mind from the twisted kink it had become. Through her prison shrink she spent the next two years redeveloping herself into her own person, one that would recognize her own sense of intelligence and passions. On a suggestion by the motherly woman, she learned the inner system and quickly joined a gang of body building women at the free weight area. They watched her for a few months then accepted her as a younger sister.

Being in a protected status with the weight lifting crew, she was approached by others but felt able to turned them down without consequences. She had never really delved into sex and hadn't felt its pull before. Her life had consisted of working and sleeping.

The lack of knowledge wasn't a problem until the day she had met Anna.

The new fish, Anna, had arrived strong, angry, and fighting. She was beautiful. Older to Jackie's 21 years, Anna had presented a striking vision as she quickly proved to others she would not be messed with. Her karate practice warm ups in the yard area were filled with intricate steps and punishing visuals for anyone brave enough to step in the way. Jackie had remained silent and watched the show from 30 feet away in the weight area. She blinked while her stomach churned when, after a pause of motion from the tall new woman, hazel eyes had suddenly raised to look in her direction. Jackie felt her stomach flutter and her pulse quicken. She frowned at the reaction. Her frown deepened when the giant across the way grinned and arched an eyebrow.

Jackie had felt a blush spread across her face and had quickly turned away. Her exercise yard sisters had witnessed the event and quickly blocked their young protégé from view. Anna had laughed, a strong belt of laughter, rarely heard inside the prison. Suffused with humiliation, Jackie forced herself to look back with pride. Her brown eyes collided, once again, with that strong gaze. The flutter returned and the strange woman's laughter tapered off into nothing but an intense staring match. Jackie swallowed and turned to quickly begin her workout, letting her mind focus on fitness and physique. She refused to look back again.

Whenever it rained Jackie spent her free time reading in her cell. Her cellmate would be out making the rounds with her friends. One such time, a looming shadow fell across the book she held propped on her chest. She looked up to find magnetic eyes looking at her. The book dropped and Jackie scrambled to catch it. With a sudden movement Anna was kneeling at the side of the bed holding the book out toward Jackie.

"Didn't mean to startle you." Her low voice spoke calmly with a touch of warmth. Jackie noticed long eyelashes and blinked, wondering where that thought was going.

"Thank you." She automatically said as she was given the book. Her eyes showed confusion and her body was nervous from the closeness. Anna smiled a lop-sided grin and winked.

"Anytime." Jackie felt a sudden blush take over as she panicked. She swung her feet to the side of the bed and stood up. Her movements forced Anna to rise and take a step back. They stood very close nonetheless. Anna looked down at Jackie's more petite form and waited for Jackie to look up. Jackie was sidetracked from the breast-filled prison t-shirt directly in front of her eyes. She didn't seem to recall the emblem on the right chest pocket being as large as it seemed on the shirt in front of her. She suddenly realized what she was doing and tried to step back.

Those same confident hands reached out to stop her as she nearly clocked her head on the steel bar of the top bunk. Jackie shivered as the hands held her in place. She looked upward and met the warmth of those eyes once again. Her shivering only increased.

"I must be getting sick." She mumbled out loud as she stared upward.

"I hope not." Anna grinned again and stepped a tiny step closer. Jackie lost her ability to breathe. She closed her eyes to focus better and realized Anna was wearing a light perfume. Jackie swayed with gut churning tension. Anna noticed the suddenly pale features and frowned. She heard someone nearing and gently guided Jackie onto her bunk. She stepped back to the cell opening just as the matron arrived.

Motherly eyes sought out her cellmate and frowned turning to glare at Anna. Anna met the stare boldly and without hurry stepped outside to walk away.

"I'm getting sick, I think!" Jackie mumbled again as she was asked if she was OK. Her cellmate tucked her in and told her to rest. Jackie closed her eyes and tried.

They stayed apart for nearly two weeks before the rain struck again and all activities were moved indoors. The free weights were set up inside where Jackie and others began to lift weights. A huge floor mat was set up for those that wanted to work out in stretching or other sports.

Anna began a series of routine chops and blocks near by to the weight users. After a month of nearly constant training, her body was looking good. Jackie didn't understand her own need to stare. She tried to work her usual routine but kept looking over at the woman. Invariably, she ran into those eyes looking back at her.

The quick wink and grin had Jackie frowning and blushing at the same time. She finally realized her weight buddies were laughing too. The entire prison was joking with her and she was feeling lost.

She dropped the bar she had been curling with a harsh 'thunk'. Many eyes turned toward her. She had eyes only for the suddenly still form of the giant woman across the area. She stepped over the weight and strode in Anna's direction. She walked up to the tall woman and with a continued frown she spoke her thoughts.

"Why are you bothering me? I don't want you to bother me!" Jackie smelled the sweat and perfume surrounding her as Anna moved closer.

"Maybe you don't know what you want? Maybe I can show you?" Anna spoke in a low voice, her eyes burning with a flame of something Jackie didn't understand. Jackie suddenly felt the mental push of someone trying to guide her where she didn't want to be guided. Feeling the loss of control slipping from her grasp like many times before from her foster parents she triggered a violent response in her body. She raised her hand and tried to strike Anna.

The instant reaction from the taller woman surprised Jackie. She found herself pushed face first against a nearby wall. Her hands were locked above her head. Her thoughts of anger dissolved as she recognized her predicament. The woman she had just mentally accused of being like her abusive foster parents captured her. She knew she had overreacted. Anna had moved quickly and powerfully to block the hit. Jackie relaxed against the wall waiting for the taller woman to release her. An instant flash of heat surged through her body as Anna's tall form melted onto her smaller backside like a veritable second skin. Anna's scent surrounded Jackie as a softly whispered voice murmured into her ear.

"Don't ever do that again."

Jackie responded with a nod until ever as she felt a soft wetness slide over the rim of her ear. She arched in response as passion raced through her leaving her weak and swooning with new insight.

"I can show you, little one." Anna whispered as she calmly released the bound hands and stepped off the now trembling woman.

Jackie drew in a deep breath and stepped carefully away from the wall. She turned to look at the steady gaze of her Amazon. Licking her dry lips, she noticed the change that Anna's eyes took. The flicker of hunger was now evident on her features. Anna watched Jackie's tongue protrude and retreat as she licked her lips. Jackie felt a measure of comfort knowing she had caused that reaction. She struggled at what she wanted and how to get it.

Anna leaned forward and asked Jackie if she could stop by Jackie's cell that night. With a simple nod and a shiver of anticipation their relationship began.

Mysteriously, Jackie's roommate was absent for the evening hours as she sat on her bed wondering what she should be doing while waiting for Anna.

Jackie rose to retrieve a small book from the small ledge of the high window when strong arms wrapped around her. They pulled her backward to collide against a tall hard body.

Anna bent down and brushing the strands of blonde hair away from the neckline of her intended lover. Jackie gasped at the sensations Anna created in her body. She felt each kiss, nibble, and sucking motion as Anna devoured her neck, ear and jaw line. Her heart skipped a beat as Anna moved her hands upward to cup the taunt breasts through the t-shirt Jackie wore. Jackie arched with a moan.

"Please." She whimpered as Anna moved them to the lower bunk.

"Hush baby, I'm here." Anna murmured into the delicate ear she held captive. Her hands guided Jackie onto her back on the bunk. She captured Jackie's hands and led them to the steel bar near her head.

"Hold that." She whispered as she made Jackie clench her fists around the bar. Anna moved to uncover the skin she sought. Her lips and fingers had Jackie on fire. The possessive motions, sweet murmurs and caresses guided Jackie to her first lover-induced orgasm. She cried out her release, having it quickly muffled by hot lips kissing her own. She wept and was held as her body calmed down. Her hands crept from the bar to explore the dark hair of her lover. She brushed her fingertips over Anna's lips and brow as they stared at each other.

Jackie smiled shyly as she asked silently for permission to touch Anna. Anna quickly moved to the inner side of the bed and reclined backward to give Jackie access. More skin was revealed and touched. Jackie moved down the long length with her own caress causing Anna to shiver. A low moan had her repeating her motion as Anna arched her body upward. Jackie copied what had been done to her as best she could remember. She felt strong hands grasping her head to guide her where she was needed. Her mission took hardly any time as she felt Anna groan out a release. Jackie quickly covered her lover's body with her own as they joined together in more than just passion. The next three years found them together as lovers and partners inside a heaven they created from a hell they endured.

Jackie snapped from her hot revelry as she neared the house her lover had claimed as her own. The inner lights were on. Jackie felt her heart skip as she slowed to park nearby. Her unwavering daily drive by only to find the house empty had become so common to her that she had begun to think Anna would never get out.

She had tried to discover Anna's release date and had tried to visit with her but her own past prohibited both the information and the visits. Three months ago, she had been penniless, living in a halfway house. Her only source of transportation had been the city bus, which took forever to ride out to the jail. Now she was on a less restricted parole and had worked at a job, which allowed as many hours as she could work so that she could buy a car. She worked and saved for over two months to purchase the current piece of crap and began her daily drives by Anna's house to see if she was home.

Jackie merged with the night and moved up the driveway. Her silence and natural ability to blend was eerie and efficient. She took a quick glance inside and decided to move around back to look for the back patio doors. She arrived in back just in time to see a naked woman lowering her gorgeous body into the steaming froth of a hot tub.

Jackie felt her knees weaken. She licked her lips at the vision and was wickedly excited to realize…today was indeed going to be release day.

HAPPY ENDING.