Alle Kapitel von The Quaterback Contract : Kapitel 31 – Kapitel 40

Carlson Looking at her, I already feel sorry for her; sometimes she's tough, and other times she's all in tears like a baby.She told me a few minutes ago that we aren't supposed to be together. Denied every feeling and even claimed she enjoyed it with someone else.It broke my heart hearing her call that name. That fucker doesn't even care about her. Why does she have to mention his name? Probably it is better for me to stay away, which is what I'm doing.Hearing her so vulnerable, she's frustrated I didn't speak to her. I will keep up with the act to make her get back to her senses if that is what it takes.I took a deep breath, white smoke-like clouds puffing out from my mouth.I gently held her cheeks, meeting her eyes. It was filled with innocence. So freaking fragile.If it was in my own opinion, this world isn't a place for someone like her. She's so innocent and pure to go through and taste life.With my thumb, I wiped off the stray tears from her eyes.“You don't have to

Maddie I didn't realize when I fell asleep, but when I woke up, the car wasn't moving; it was parked in a place. The passenger seat was stretched down.Was that why I felt so comfortable? It was morning already, and Carlson wasn't beside me. I was alone in the car.I sat up, wiping the glass to see through; there was a small shop a distance away, and I could hear whispers of people talking.Taking a deep breath, I wipe my eyes, searching for my purse to reach my phone. I noticed it was placed in the back seat. I reached for it and got my phone out. 8 missed calls from Mum.Why is she calling? I rang her number to return the call. It rang, and there was no answer. Probably she's asleep.I checked the time; it was 6:30 am. "She must be asleep," I thought. I checked when Mum called; it was by 8:45pm the previous day. Probably because she wants to know our current location, I stretched for a while, taking off the blanket Carlson used to cover me and neatly stuffing it up into the bag

Maddie Isn't it funny how life seems to bail on us, especially when we decide to search for peace?The moment you thought you were enjoying the most of it, life had its own way of taking it back.Is there any peace in the world? The one I'm yet to answer.That voice, multiple times I have kept convincing myself it wasn't real.“Aunty” Carlson stood up with his hand apart, yet I couldn't look back.I kept convincing myself it was here; I didn't want to confront my fears yet because I thought it would be the worst nightmare ever.My throat tightened, and as her heels clicked against the marble floor, drawing closer, so did my heart rate increase.My eyes blur for a second like the room was spinning right. In front of me, I felt heat take over me.“Auntie Ann, I thought you should be in Seattle. What brings you to Scotland?”The name sounded familiar, too familiar.“Come here, you have grown so big. I can't even recognize you.”“Stop with the flattering; we saw it like three months ago.

Maddie First time taking alcohol, and I feel like taking more. I felt more confident hearing his voice. I deliberated if it was real or not. But then the voice came again.I'm safe, and that matters even though I didn't want to see his face. I downed the content all at once; my eyes blurred, and I felt this confidence I have never felt before.“What do you want?”“Stop,” he tries to drag the glass I was holding from me.“Maddie, you need to stop, please.” I cracked into a laugh.“Really. Why?”“You have a lovely family, and your auntie decides to break mine. My once happy family into pieces.”“Maddie”“Bartender, more drinks, please.”“Maddie, stop this. You need to listen to me.”“I don't want to listen." “Leave!” I shouted this time loud enough.The guy by my side turns to Carlson.“Dude, the lady wants you to leave.” He stands asking Carlson out, but Carlson ignores him. The bartender brought forth my glass; as I was about to drink it, it was snatched from me by Carlson.“Fine

MADDIE I thought I felt better, Carlson allowed me to stay alone as long as I wanted but I realized it wasn't just staying alone that mattered.I miss mum, I want to know how she's doing. She sounds happy but then talking on the phone wasn't enough.We decorated our apartment three days later when I thought I felt better and we are happy but then I wasn't.I hate to break it to Carlson I want to go back home and I'm sorry for ruining his Christmas.Since the news of my parents’ divorce was announced to me, I didn't know what exactly to do with my life. As if that's not all, Carlson's aunt. All day, I stayed in my room. Afraid to face them. One time, all I heard and could hear was shouts. Nothing but shouts that came out of mom's mouth. She screamed at dad with all her strength - and then instead of him doing something, he walked out on her and shut the door. The sign I needed. This marriage won't last any longer now. The thought broke me. More than ever. And with this, I relaxe