บททั้งหมดของ Thorns of the Heart: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

Tyler’s POVIt was a silent trip to the police station and Maddy was looking outside the window. She does that whenever she is worried about something. I was turning to stare at her at every chance I get.My phone beeped. It was a message. I wasn't sure if I was expecting any message from anyone but I picked up my phone and checked the message. It was a message from my father. I wonder what he wanted this time.“You better not mess things up for me! The dinner is in a few days; drop whatever thing you have going on with that woman you are with."It is the audacity of my father to think he would have a say in my life, he was never present in my life, he was always busy chasing money and women, he never gave me the emotional support I needed as a child, he left me to sort things out by myself at a young age, I was making major decisions for myself.I hope to have kids someday and I know I will be a better father, I will raise them with love and care, I would give them the things I never

Madison’s POV “It worked, Tyler! She texted back.” “I told you she was going to.”The excitement in my voice was everything. I sent Rose the address and she replied: “I’m on my way now; I'm still upset with you, though."We finally reached the station and it was crowded. I hate crowds, and it was a great turn-off for me. It was as if everyone went into the station to file a complaint. The crime rate in this country was increasing by the day.Finally, an officer came to attend to us and he took us to an office where it was less noisy. “How can I help you both?" “My sister has been kidnapped since yesterday; these are the messages I've gotten from this unknown number; it is a picture of my sister being held hostage.The officer collected my phone and glanced through it. “Do you mind if I take your phone to our IT room for a few minutes? “No, I do not mind at all."He stood up and exited his office. I didn't realize how cold his office was until he took my phone outside. As I was

Madison’s POV.The restaurant was a calm rooftop restaurant; it was breezy and it was the perfect time to sit in an open space like that.There was no active conversation happening at that particular moment; we were just staring at each other’s faces, nothing more.The waiter came and took our order; it arrived 15 minutes later and we started digging in. We had our main dish and Tyler started a conversation with Andy. “Andy, how do you enjoy working at my firm? Have you been facing any challenges so far?” “Not at all, sir; the work environment is therapeutic; everyone welcomed me with open arms and they didn't treat me like an ordinary intern. We live as a family there and I am so happy to be part of your team. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you sir.” “I’m glad you like it there. I heard you are working really hard and I'm happy to hear that. You can call me by my name; there is no need for formality. When you call me "Sir," I feel old.” “You are not old; me

Madison’s POV“This is not good officer; this is dangerous.” I was already so worried. “A man just left a few minutes ago; his son reportedly attended the party Gem attended but he hasn't returned home and he got the same disturbing message. I know they all planned this together, but since we have the address, we will burst in on them tonight." The officer tried to assure me. “Why can't we go now? This would be the best time to burst in.” “If we burst in now? We will only make matters worse because we won't get all of them, their leader will not be around, and we need to catch all of them. but we will go in to night; tonight is their initiation night; they will all be present; they will be welcoming new members to the club tonight; it involves insertions on their backs and making them sniff cocaine.” “That is really terrible, officer. How come you know so much about them when you have never caught any of them?” Andy asked. “What is your name, young man? “My name is Andy.” “He i

Madison’s POV“Are you going to take me home or are we going to stand here all night?” I asked Tyler. “Well, you seem to enjoy looking at me; I cannot complain, can I?” “You think too highly of yourself; has your dad texted you since the last time?"No, he hasn't; I'm not ready to receive any text from him; I'm not ready for that.” “Well, please drive me to my house; I've had a long day and I need to shower and rest.” “We both had a long day, so let’s go. Do you even have food to eat at home?” “I’ll just order food online.” “Boring!!! Come have dinner at my place; Mrs. Sophie is making something nice for the both of us.” “Wow!! I didn't know that, but I think I am becoming too frequent at your place, and I don't want that.” “And is there anything wrong with that?” Tyler asked. “Well, there is nothing wrong with that but I'm just saying.” “Let’s go; you think too much about everything.” “You better drive calmly this time.” “Is that the “thank you” I get for driving you ever