CIELLE'S POV
I was immediately enveloped by fear because the man who had delivered the take-outs was someone familiar whom I recognized.
My mouth hung open and immediately went shut again in panic because I was at a loss for words.
Moments passed as we both stood there staring at each other, I could hear the loud clock ticking from inside and it seemed to be in tune with my fast-beating heart.
While I was racking my head and thinking of a possible solution or what to do at that moment, Aiden suddenly showed up. He must have felt the tension and knew exactly the problem I was facing so he stepped in and carefully shoved me aside to talk to the delivery man.
He noticed the fear on my face and assured me with his eyes that he was going to handle it.
I was pacing around and fidgeting wit
