An Invitation

Elle is sitting on a chair, deep in thought. Her mind is spinning with the image of Ryder kissing Scarlett. It won’t leave her in peace and she can’t let it go either.

She grips the arms of the chair. Did Ryder truly forget the promises they had once made?

It was supposed to be me and him! A voice inside her head says. Me. Not her. Me!

For the first time in a long while, her mind goes back to the moments she shared with her beloved Ryder. They were just teenagers who were in love, not caring about the society. Their statuses were worlds apart and yet, it didn’t bother them. All they cared about was each other.

And now, he’s kissing Scarlett…

“No!” She grits to herself. “I won’t let this happen!”

“What won’t you let happen?” A voice startles her and she spins around to find Hector standing at the doorway of the bedroom. He looks annoyed and angry but his expression softens when he sees her.

Elle stands up and instantly rushes to hug him. Hector is taken by surprise but she holds him t