DAWN. He stares at Ryder with a smile across his lips, seeming so happy to see his son as if it's been so long since they have seen each other. “Zayn.”Ryder says, before stepping forward, and stretching his hand out to shake his dad's. I don't know how the hell that's comfortable with them, but it feels weird that he's shaking hands with his Dad.I guess they get along really well? “I'm glad that you are here, I thought you wouldn't make it. “Zayn says, before he withdraws his hand, and goes in for a hug with Ryder hesitating for a little before giving in, wrapping his arms around his Dad.I'm guessing Ryder isn't the type that likes intimacy. Really? He isn't? Don't you think we should reconsider about that.I feel my inner woman smirking at me, and I roll my eyes. I wasn't even thinking that way. “I promis

 DAWN I glance around, my eyes landing on Ryder who doesn't seem to be the least affected by what his father had just said whereas, I'm getting heater in all kind of wrong places. “Dad, I think that's enough of making the poor girl uncomfortable. They are still very young, and I don't think neither are ready to go down that lane yet so calm down your nerves old man.”I'm glad when Minerva says that, and she gives me a small smile which I mutter thank you to before grabbing my fork and staring at my food. “Well, I guess that would do for now, but I will be asking more of that later ok, for now let's just have lunch.”He smiles at me which I politely return before taking a sip of my water once again when I feel a hand on my thigh once again and judging by the way my body reacts to the touch immediately, along with the fact that Ryder is the only one within reach of my thigh to tou

 DAWN. Rolling on the bed, my eyes snaps open, and I let out a harsh breath as I stare at the blank ceiling for some minutes before sitting up on the bed and glancing at my side, my eyes narrowing at the clock. It's just a little past midnight. I let out a sigh, holding my head between my palms, sweating hardly and ruffling my hair in frustration. It's happening again, it's almost like I'm reliving that part of my life again. The nightmares are back, and although, they aren't as bad as before, they aren't good either. I can see their faces, taunting me for what I did to them. What I caused. Suddenly feeling thirsty, I move out of bed and walk downstairs towards the kitchen and everywhere is so quiet and peaceful. Not a single voice could be heard and as much as this is exactly what I've always been wanting, I can't help but to have a little fear at the back of my mind with the fact that I'm the only one in the big h

 RYDER.“Why exactly did she lose consciousness? Does she have media fright or something?”Minerva asks as I cross my arms over my chest, glancing at the girl whose eyes are closed and seem to be in her little world.I don't understand why she fainted either, she never mentioned anything about media fright or so, she seemed perfectly alright with it when we left this morning, except for the fact that she was nervous. Everything else was okay so her suddenly fainting appears as a shock to me.Of course even after she passed out, those stupid reporters didn't stop asking their stupid fucking questions. Even after seeing her like that, they carried on with the questions till I got to my car.I didn't think that it needs medical attendance, so I just brought her here.“I don't know. She didn't mention anything like that to me. “I sigh, kneading over my temple.

      DAWN."Are you sure you're okay with that? There's more if you want. "Minerva questions as I pack the dishes, walking to the kitchen."Yeah, I'm okay with it. I'm afraid my tummy might as well go boom if I take any more than that. "I giggle, turning to stare at her at the table. She chuckles before nodding her head in understanding, and I turn back to the dishes."It's fine, you don't have to wash them. I mean it's late already, and you must be stressed. "She mutters as she walks towards me, and I shake my head in disagreement."No, I'm fine. I'm not at all stressed and there are only a few of these, I will be done in no time. "I flash her a smile, and she nods her head, patting my shoulder before jumping and sitting on the counter casually. Something I didn't expect, especially from Minerva."So how has it