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Madison’s POV. At that point, it was a silent trip home because I turned off the radio so I could take my mother’s call. I was still looking outside the window when Tyler turned the radio on, and the music playing caught my attention. “I love this song. Nice song; it reminds me of my school days. Before I knew what was happening, we were both singing along; our voices filled the car as we sang to the lyrics of the song. I still see your shadow in my room. I can’t take back the love that I gave you; it’s to the point where I love you and I hate you and I cannot change you, so I must replace you. “This is a really nice song, Tyler; it was my ringtone back then in school.” “Wow!! I see. Why was it your ringtone? You got a lot of heartbreak from guys?” “Quit saying rubbish; I just love the song and that is all you need to know.” “Well, that is enough information.” We finally got to Tyler’s house. It felt like we were driving forever; the trip was so long and my body was aching by
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Andy’s POV. I was so excited to go see my girlfriend. She hasn't been picking up my calls since today, and like I told Maddy, she has been displaying some funny attitude. I know everyone tells me to ignore it, but deep down, I know something was wrong. It was unusual of her to be giving me an attitude like that.We talk often, and sometimes we do not talk too much; we just text each other, but this time, she wasn't responding to my messages or to my calls. I was so nervous and scared. I hope she is alright. I developed anxiety. I didn't know what I was going to face, but I had to just be a man and act fine, but my heart was filled with so many unanswered questions. What if she is cheating on me? What if she found somebody else? What if she is bored with our relationship? I'm I doing something wrong. Does she hate me now? “Andy!! Andy!! Andy!! Focus!! Your thinking is too much.” The Uber driver turned the mirror to my position so he could see me clearly because he couldn't look bac
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Andy’ POVWith every step I took, the pain in my heart grew. It was like a fire, burning and consuming me from the inside out. It made my chest ache and made it hard to breathe. The tears that had been pooling in my eyes began to spill over, running down my cheeks. I couldn't stop them; I couldn't even try. I was beyond caring, beyond feeling. I just wanted the pain to end; it seemed like I was swallowed up by the darkness that surrounded me.As I stumbled down the street, I passed shadowy buildings and empty windows. They seemed to mock me, to represent the emptiness inside me, but I didn't care. I kept on moving; I wasn't ready to stop. My phone was beeping nonstop, but I was focused on easing the pain I was feeling inside. I didn't even care who the caller was. I stumbled down the street, and the tears continued to fall. I felt like I was in a haze, as if I wasn't really there. I was just a shell, an empty vessel.Then, I saw a light in the distance. It was dim, but it was a beac
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Andy’s POV.Rose and I broke apart; the silence between us was heavy with unspoken words. I was the first to speak; my voice was soft and hesitant. "Rose, I don't know what to say. I didn't plan for this to happen; I'm sorry.” I stood there, frozen in place. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, and I was sure she could hear it too. I wanted to say something, anything, but the words were stuck in my throat. All I could do was nod, my eyes fixed on hers. I felt like we were suspended in time; the whole world was reduced to this one moment. It felt like I was standing on the edge of a precipice, about to take a leap into the cliff. She pulled me closer again and planted a kiss on my lips. It was when our lips met that I noticed the smell of alcohol on her breath. She must have been drinking before I arrived. She pulled me closer and we continued kissing, our bodies pressed together. The world around us faded away, and all that existed was this moment and this kiss.When we fin
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Madison’s POV. I was in a deep sleep; my phone was ringing nonstop, and I was too tired to reach it. I opened my eyes slowly, the room coming into focus around me. I was lying in a comfortable bed, and I could smell the fresh scent of clean linen. I blinked a few times, my mind trying to piece together where I was and how I had gotten there.Gradually, the events of the previous night came back to me, and I remembered that I was staying at Tyler’s house. I tried to turn but his hands were wrapped around me; he held me tightly. “Get off me, you jerk!” Tyler was still sleepy. “Keep your voice down; why are you always grumpy in the morning?” He turned to the other side of the bed; he didn't even open his eyes; his eyes were still shut.I sat up in bed, my head still a bit fuzzy from sleep. The room was bright, with sunlight pouring in through the window. I sat up in bed, stretching my arms over my head. I felt a bit disoriented, my brain still trying to shake off the last dregs of s
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Madison’s POV. Tyler took the phone from my hand and dialled the number for the police station, putting it on speakerphone. I listened as the phone rang, my heart pounding in my chest. Finally, a woman's voice came on the line. "Hello, this is the police station; how can I help you?” Tyler cleared his throat and spoke into the phone. "Hi, I'm calling on behalf of my friend, Madison Byers. She's worried about the status of a case you're investigating. It's about her sister, Gem.” "Can I have the victim's name and the case number?” The woman asked, her voice calm and professional. Tyler looked at me and I told him Gem's full name and the case number, which I had committed to memory. "One moment, please.” There was a brief pause, and then she spoke again. "I'm afraid I can't give you any updates on this case. It's still an open investigation, and I'm not authorized to share any information. But I can tell you that the police are doing everything they can to bring your sister
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Madison’s POV.I took the call quickly and put the phone on speaker so Tyler could hear what the officer was saying. "Hello, Miss Madison Byers.” “Good day, officer.” “We found your sister.” My heart leaped for joy. I was so excited and I jumped off my seat and leaped for joy.“But I'm afraid we have bad news.The sudden joy I was feeling faded away. It didn't even last; I felt a cold sensation down my spinal cord. What could be wrong? Is Gem dead? What had happened to her? I couldn't speak for a few seconds, and I felt the tension on Tyler's face too. We couldn't utter a word.“Hello? Are you there?” I hesitated for a while before speaking. “I’m here, officer; I can hear you.” “Your sister is unconscious; she was overdosed by the time we got there; we had to rush her to the hospital.” My heart sank at the officer's words. "Is she okay?" I asked, my voice trembling. "Is she going to be okay?" "We don't know yet," he said. "The doctors are doing everything they can. But I'll
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Madison’s POV.Gem was in a very critical condition, she was overdosed on cocaine. My heart sank as I heard the news. I knew that cocaine overdose could be deadly, and the thought of losing my sister was almost too much to bear. "What's her prognosis?I asked the nurse, my voice barely a whisper."It's too early to say, we're doing everything we can, but it's important to prepare for the worst.”My legs felt weak and I sank into a nearby chair. "I can't lose her," I said, tears streaming down my face. "I just can't."The nurse put a hand on my shoulder and gave me a sympathetic smile. "I know it's hard," she said. "But right now, the best thing you can do is to be there for your sister.Talk to her, even if she can't respond. And make sure you take care of yourself too. You can't help her if you're not taking care of yourself, your mum’s heart is not even strong enough to carry the weight of her state, just try to be strong for your family.Her words hit hard, and I knew she was right
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