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"You told Christopher Thorn about me?" Zac raised his voice a bit while standing outside the police department where his future chief, Christopher Thorn resided.
Lonny was shocked to see him.
"Woah. My man Zac is here!" Lonny declared, while avoiding the subject.
After seeing a rather frustrated face on Zac, he decided to spill the tea.
"Look. Your family is struggling at the moment. And it has always been your dream to work for Christopher Thorn. Plus, you're a smart guy! You've got this in the bag!" Lonny gently punched Zac's chest.

"Although, I'm quite shocked. Chief Thorn contacted you earlier than I expected." Lonny said while drinking from his cup, which Zac presumed, was coffee. Lonny loved coffee since he was a kid. The first time he drank coffee, was when his mother gave it to him when he was 3 years old, since then, he became highly addicted to it.

"So, what's he like?" Zac asked, as curiosity was evident on his face.
"Who? Chief Thorn?" Lonny asked while taking another sip.
Zac nodded slightly.
"He..." Lonny was in lost for words.
"Just make sure not to get in his bad side, and you'll be just fine." Lonny smiled a bit.
"I'll take you to him. I'm about to go get my next mission with the other detectives so, I'll take you there to see him." Lonny informed. Zac felt like he was being suffocated, as he became extremely nervous.
Each minute passed by like an hour, and every hour felt like an eternity for Zac. Every step felt like walking towards doom itself.

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"We're here." Lonny announced as he grinned at Zac.
"Is Chief Thorn present, Derick?" Lonny asked a tall, huge and strong man.
Derick opened the door, and Zac felt his heart reach his throat.

Zac and Lonny entered the room, only to see four people standing there, staring at them.
But Zac focused on one person. A man, standing behind a desk as he was leaning against the table. His hands were placed on the wooden desk. He had gentle light brown eyes, and black hair that was neatly combed back. He wore a white buttoned shirt with the sleeves rolled up.

Zac gulped hard.
'So this must be Christopher Thorn.' Zac thought.
"Chief." Lonny called out.

Christopher walked towards Zac, wearing an amiable smile. His kind expression never seem to fade.
He walked closer and closer until he was right in front of Zac. Zac suddenly felt like he couldn't breathe.
Christopher stared at Zac for a bit, and that made Zac desperate to know what was on his mind. Does he think Zac is fit for the tasks that will be assigned to him? Does he think Zac is capable?
A lot of negative thoughts were running through his mind.
Christopher walked back to his desk nonchalantly. Other detectives had puzzled looks on their faces.

"One of the criminals, after suffering such ordeal, has absconded from Vanara prison. And I think I have already given you all the details. Did you all understand the mission I assigned you to do?" Christopher said in a moving yet gentle voice.

"Yes chief!" All the men present exited the room. Lonny winked at Zac and left, leaving Zac all alone.

"So." Christopher said while breaking the silence.
"You must be Zac Mason, the clever orphan that Lonny Jacob talked about." Christopher said while gesturing Zac to take a seat that was placed in front of the desk.
"I think so, sir." Zac answered while sitting down.

Another strange silence enveloped the room as both men sat in silence.
"So....do I start telling you about me, or?..." Zac asked nervously.
"Oh no. It's quite alright." Christopher waved his hand a bit. Zac thought it was very strange, but also quite impertinent that Christopher didn't want to know anything about him. Perhaps, Lonny has already given him plenty of information regarding Zac.

"I have already given you a position within the department." Christopher said with a small smile.
"Really?" Zac said while smiling widely.
"Yes, as a janitor." Immediately, all hopes given to Zac was crushed by the hands of this man.
Another silence enveloped the room as Zac started recollecting his thoughts while he blinked his eyes rapidly.

"Pardon?" Zac said after what seemed like an eternity.

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