Shadows And Sirens의 모든 챕터: 챕터 21 - 챕터 30

(Same day - Night)Damian ReidI look out of the window and notice the dark environment and the rain shower that the weather forecast failed to predict beforehand. It would've been a bad situation if I had reserved an outdoor spot for dinner tonight.Still, it will be chaotic to get there with all the traffic and the harsh rain.My phone rings, and I see River's name as my caller ID. I pick it up, wondering why he might be calling me just half an hour before the time we decided to meet up for dinner. I get invited by the sound of rain and thunder in the call. Following it, I hear him talk a lot that I find it difficult to understand at first."And then the car broke-- --then I came out--- was raining-- no car-- thundering. And- and it's dark. But--- no answer-- idiot-- drenched." I recheck whether it is actually his number."Hold on. I didn't get it." I quickly say before directly questioning him about his whereabouts. "Put it aside. Where are you now?""In a park.""Now??""Yeah. In t

 River Lockhart Gosh. Officer Damian is giving me a ride again. I nervously look out at the road, the whole city getting drenched in another rainstorm. The weather these days is so unpredictable, just like how a really unpredictable thing happened today. Not only one but many unpredictable things. First, my dad suddenly changed dates and asked me to meet him as soon as possible. I was expecting more plate-smashing and insults between him and me. But to my utter surprise, he said that he would like me to start training under his guidance to handle a bit of his business. I was so surprised that I asked what he meant by that. In my entire life, one thin

River LockhartMe: Thank you for letting me stay last night.Officer Damian: Sure. Make up with your friend.I smile at the text, wondering which emoji I should use to reply to it.After having a coffee with Officer Damian last night, I told him that I wanted to sleep without dinner as I was exhausted from the day's events. He insisted on having dinner, which Linda had made that would be enough for both of us. Plus, it was only 7 pm.But I went to sleep. Which I regret now. I could've stayed longer with him.Damn it.Me: (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)He doesn't read my text.I walk my way through the corridor toward my penthouse, where I enter the passcode. As I enter the penthouse, I remember Officer Damian's cosy little apartment, which I would love to visit again without anything pulling me down from all the stress.I see a huge difference eve

(Next Day)River LockhartWhen Ethan and I arrive at the mansion, Mr Turner greets us with a tight smile, not too happy to see someone else other than his son with me.He leads us through the familiar corridors toward the back of the mansion and into the large security room.I have been there once or twice. It has this black steel cupboard, and I have no idea what is inside. And every time I've been there, at least two guys wearing black guard it.Yeah, I am aware of the secretive and illegal things my dad does. But the more I stay away from the mansion, the more amazed I am whenever I see his work, as I am not familiar with them now.

Damian Reid"I can't believe you dragged me into a casino out of all places. Is this place even legal?" I mutter as I stare up at the sign, 'Black Spades'."This is a legal gambling spot and a cosy drinking place for people over 21," my friend Caleb replies, pointing at the signboard that says, 'drinks.' "But I bet more than half inside would be below 21. Anyway, this is a good place.""I want to go back.""Come on. You'll like it once we go inside." He walks toward the steps leading into the casino, and I follow him from behind.A few of my colleagues have also joined for the night, and we gather around a table before some of them scatter to gamble off some money while I remain at the table, drinking a little.