Shadows And Sirens

POV: River LockhartThe last thing I wanted was to fall in love with a police officer.Every scene that happened during the exquisite lunch looped in my head. It wasn't the first time my father acted that way toward me. Plates slamming against the wall behind me, and his wife screaming at the top of her lungs to stop us from using any violence, while the waiter beside us kept count of the tableware that my father destroyed.It was my father's birthday, and yesterday I received an invitation from his wife asking me to attend the lunch as he would be happy to see me. I wore a plain shirt beneath and a black jacket to show a little formality, but I never went for a proper tuxedo because I believed it wouldn't be an issue.Things were all under control. The venue was good, and it was lit dimly to make it appear even more elite. The aroma in the private room made me feel at ease, although I felt like a stranger in there.That was when my father came in through the doors with his wife cling

River LockhartI awkwardly stand in front of the police station. One of the places that I shouldn't be visiting since my dad is rather the opposite of everything here.I step into the police station with the speeding ticket and the receipt tightly crumbled between my fingers. A police officer notices me and walks over to me. I have seen him speaking with my father before, but I don't know his name."Did anything happen that you need help with?" he inquires with a bit of timidness."Umm... actually, I am here for the new police officer. Damian Reid??" I ask him."I am sorry. Did he make any mistake to anger you?" he asks."No. Actually. He impressed me. I just wanted to see if he's here. Is he?""He's the Mobile Police Officer of the area, so he's rarely in the police station. He's situated outside to spot high-speed drivers and to attend emergency calls," he explains."Is that so..." I mumble. "So if I want to meet him. He won't be here?" I ask."Unfortunately, no. But I can ask him t

Damian ReidRiver... Lockhart. What more am I supposed to expect from a brat who sped up to 100 miles on the road? And a brat who used his father's identity to escape the law? A brat who tried to throw his money at me, and finally, who was at a crime scene.But looking at the CCTV footage in front of me. It's a whole other incident.River comes in with another guy, but he only remains by the door while the other one acts aggressively. He even tries to stop the other guy from ruining the goods and harassing the store worker.The girl, now wearing a thick jacket around her body, replays the scene with a shaky hand. She looks dishevelled and scared after being harassed by a pervert.Before anything, I asked the girl to call the store owner as she required someone to take care of her. After asking her to kindly show the footage, she claimed that this brat right here was not responsible for anything.I didn't want to believe it, but here it is...I step back and fold my arms on my chest. T

River LockhartAfter the gender reveal party, I leave for the city police station to give my statement regarding last night's incident. The drive through the rush hour traffic exhausts me to the point I wonder if I can not go to give the statement. But I think otherwise.I have a hot police officer to impress.As I walk into the station, I notice all the familiar faces of those who are very loyal to my dad. And I hate them... as usual.One of them quickly comes to my side."Oh. What brought you here?" he questions."I was a witness to a crime incident last night. I came to give my statement." I let him know as I look around. "Where's Officer Damian? He's in charge of the case.""Well. Giving the statement is not needed. Your father has done much to me, and I don't want to bother you with such a trivial matter-""Trivial? You don't even know what happened. A girl got harassed last night. Is it trivial?"He quickly shakes his head, "It's not.""Yeah. Where's Officer Damian?"I hear foot

River LockhartI actually attend a university lecture in the evening. I mean, I don't usually do that because I am bored and I get the lecture notes from Lucas anyway. But today I attend as I feel like I have forgotten my lecturer's face for the time being.After the classes, I give Lucas a ride to his place, asking him to show up at my place with the other two while I shop for some snacks and drinks. I hit the convenience store to buy everything for the night.I do have some snacks at home, but those that my dad's secretary, Mr Turner(Lucas' father), brings are just not what I like. Even when I ask him to bring the ones I like, he mixes them up and then brings the wrong ones. Old man.I park my vehicle outside and walk into the convenience store, my usual spot where I make a stop whenever I need a snack. I notice the new store worker in the cashier's place. So she might not know that I am a regular here.I search through the aisles while listening to the old radio in the store.'Anot