49... Listening to my heart...

RYAN.

It's time to dine with the Taylors again, the room is filled with sounds of jokes, chuckles, cutleries clanking on plates.

There's a guest among us, his name is Shane, it's his first time having a super with the Taylors and sleeping over at their place. He's been invited for lunch by the Taylors many times in the past and he also attended many functions with me as well as with the Taylors too.

"You look beautiful, Stella" He shamelessly flirted with her right in our presence. "As always"

Stella and I haven't exchanged a word since the kiss. Her eyes has been piercing through my soul since I arrived, it's awkward to look right back when Claire is sitting right beside me. My fake girlfriend is an expert killer, she might murder me right here, right now if I ever return Stella's longing stares.

"Thank you, Shane" Stella smiled at him, then her eyes wandered to mine, again.

'Please, don't put me in a helluva trouble, Stella' I begged mutely.

"Miss Michaelson Claire, it's a plea