CHAPTER 31

Ryan's POV

I am restless.

I couldn't follow her because I was dumbfounded till she was out of sight. I never thought she would do a rash thing like that and I wonder where she has gone to.

The more it gets darker, the more worried I become.

Is she safe? Where exactly is she?

The first emotion that struck my heart while she raced away was fear. Fear that she is going. Gone forever and I might never see her again.

We haven't achieved our aim yet. Mother is just getting along well with me and there are more expectations from her.

If Valerie goes away just like that, where do I start from? Valerie is the only one making the fear of losing my mother lessen bit by bit. Unconsciously, she has taught me what it means to accept whatever is to come; both good and bad.

If we prepare for it and it comes, it won't hurt too much while the unexpected one would hurt painfully.

I won't say I am looking forward to my mother's death. I am just ready to accept the reality when it comes to hit me hard.