Riana’s nerves picked up as soon as she and Ryan exited her room. She could feel heat raising in her body as they were walking towards the stairs so they could meet everyone in the kitchen for breakfast. Riana paused before the first staircase as her nostrils flared with heat. Ryan turned around and looked at Riana’s fighting face. ‘Are you okay?’ Ryan asked as he held her shoulder gently and she did not fight his touch. Not because she was pretending but because she strangely wanted him to hold her. ‘I am not okay.’ Riana answered and felt her cheeks grow warm. Ryan put his other hand on her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. ‘What is the matter? Why are you crying?’ Ryan asked confused and hurt that she was crying. He was not used to this side of her because she was always fierce

