Chapter Thirteen - Episode 29 part 2

Down at the second floor, Rico had rushed back to the studio and now sat beside Jessi, both with crossed fingers.

Amanda stood sulking off to one side, Sofia’s presence still infuriated her a lot. She just couldn’t understand what the deal was between her and Ryan.

“Ryan? Are you there?” Sofia called out once more, he hadn’t responded. She sighed and walked away from the door, sticking her hands in the pouch of her apron. She suddenly stopped in her tracks, facing the door.

*But what if something had happened?* One hand went to her mouth. *What if he’d done something to himself?* She rushed to the door. This time she banged on the door successively, yelling his name. Her hand flew to the handle but she hesitated a split second, *Would Ryan really harm himself?*

Suddenly, the door swung open, startling her. Ryan immediately pulled her in, embracing her tightly.

“I thought I lost you." He whispered as she sobbed silently against him, her body rocking as she took breaths to steady he