BEGINNING OF REYNA LOVE TRIAL

BEGINNING OF REYNA LOVE TRIAL


Reyna’s P.O.V

"Ah! What the... YOU?!" I was about to shout for help but gasped in surprise the moment my eyes fell on the attacker with a familiar fragrance.
It was Ryger Pattson !
"Mr. Pattson?!" I couldn't believe my eyes. I never expected to see him in front of my house. "What are you doing here!? You are not supposed to be here!"
Ryger arched his brow. Not satisfied with my reaction. "Why not? I can go wherever I want." Ryger replied.

I quickly shook my head. "I didn't mean that. It's just... I am surprised that you are here. May I ask for the reason if you don't mind?"
Ryger inserted his hands in his pants pockets. "Seems you are a forgetful kind, Reyna. Let me remind you then." He took a step forward while speaking, "You promised me a secret at the banquet, remember? I don't like to keep debtors around me. So, I am here to collect my debt." He said in a very serious tone.

Reyna "....."
I was left speechless. 'Is that even a reason to come find me at this hour?! I didn't even remember about that secret promise and he is still counting on that! What is the original reason!?' I couldn't help but curse him in my mind.
"Reyna, I am still waiting." Ryger reminded me.
I blinked my eyes in embarrassment. 'Why are these bloody men behind me with such ridiculous debts!? Oh God, this is so embarrassing!' I felt so frustrated. 'Who would tell this man that there is no secret! I lied to him to earn the first dance!'

I looked up at his awaited golden-green eyes, feeling annoyed and abashed. I thought for a moment and licked her dry lips before speaking, "well, umm... The secret is... Umm... When I was still a student, I once had feelings for you..." I looked down at my feet in shame. "Thinking that a bubblegum."
I blushed just at the thought of that shameful moment of my childhood. But, I was a child, right? Moreover, I couldn't think of anything to say at the moment.

Thinking Ryger would be annoyed, understanding my trick, I didn't dare to raise my head to meet his eyes, feeling ashamed at my own deeds and feeling.
But, much to my surprise, he started laughing loudly. He seemed to enjoy my secret. I looked up at him with slightly wide eyes.
'Is he not annoyed?' I thought to myself.
After a good amount of hearty laughter, Ryger finally stopped and looked at my wide and beautiful rare eyes. "Are you embarrassed about it?" He asked slowly with a deep concerned tone.

Chewing on my lips I shrugged. "Well, I guess, I am." I admitted, still ashamed of my situation.
Ryger watched me and suddenly leaned toward me and hugged me. I was surprised again when I felt him caressing my hair.
"It's alright. Things happened and you were a shy kid at that time. Don't be sad, sunshine." He started comforting me,  "is not fully your fault "I am glad you shared this secret with me. It will relax you." His tone was so peaceful and comforting, which rushed a hint of guilt inside me.

I never really meant to give any secrets to him. I just came up with one from my childhood to save her from the unnecessary debt he was adamant to put me in.
'He is being so good to me but if he got to know I approached him for a selfish reason, he would be upset, right?' I sighed inwardly, feeling a little convicted.
Suddenly, a realization hit her that he just kept hugging me and not releasing me. Hesitating, I touched his back. "Ryger?"
However, he didn't reply, instead, he nuzzled on my shoulder before getting steady once again.

And then it hit me as my eyes widened. 'Oh, he is... Drunk!' Finally, I caught the smell of rich alcohol.
As if he just heard my mind, he almost put his all weight on me. I gasped before holding him tightly.
"Oh, God! What will I do now?" I murmured and as if just to answer my question, Ryger's phone started ringing.
"Should I pick it up?" I thought for once and then found the phone in his blazer pocket, I looked at the screen and it was showing Mark. I recalled the name from the banquet. He is the housekeeper of Waves.

Hesitating, I received the call. "Umm... Hello?"
The opposite side was silent for a second before a heavy middle-aged tone came, "who is it? Why is this phone with you?"
Glancing at the sleeping man and holding him tightly, I spoke, "Umm... This is Reyna. Reyna Parker . Mr. Pattson just came to find me but he is drunk. Well, I know it's not a comfortable situation. But, it's the truth. Can you please come and pick him up from here? He is not in the condition to go home.” "Oh yes, of course, Miss Parker. Please stay with the young master before I arrive, will you?" The Butler spoke politely.

"Don't worry, I am here. Please come quick." I said and both hung up the phone.
Slipping the phone in his pocket once again, I helped Ryger to sit on the bench in the shadows. After I made him sit comfortably by leaning his head on my shoulder while his arms were still holding me, my eyes dropped to his peaceful sleeping face.
The same eyes, the same nose, the same lips, the lines, and the same figure. Both looked exactly the same.
'Is this really possible they are not connected with each other?' The very usual question arrived in her mind.

'I was confused before about their identities but not anymore. Now I know, River and Ryger are two different personalities with the exact same feature! But, how? Always known that twins or triplets could look alike. And the theory of seven people looks the same in this world, I don't believe in it. Not so much. '
I tugged my lips between my teeth and let it go, thinking about two same-looking men suddenly appearing in my life at the same time! And both were kind of forced!
One came because of a betrayal and the other was the result of his own greedy father's selfishness.

"Why do they hate each other? If not, then what will happen next if they ever come across? Are they related somehow or is it just a coincidence?" I mumbled to myself.
However, my thoughts were interrupted when a car stopped beside them. I watched his Butler coming out of the car
"Oh my God, young master! What have you done!?" He was very concerned about Ryger and then turning his gaze at me he bowed a little. "Thank you so much, Miss Parker, for taking care of my young master." He paused as if he remembered something, "by the way, this is Mark Rob. I am the housekeeper of the young master."

Smiling politely, I shook my head. "It's alright, sir. I am glad you came quickly."
"Can you please help him get to the car?" Mark requested, seeing how tight Ryger kept holding me.
"Sure." I helped Ryger to stand up with Mark's help and settled him inside the car. All the while, he didn't let go of my arms and I had to go inside the car to put him in.

After he settled on the seat, I tried to let go of his arms when I heard him muttering in sleep, "Please... Please, don't leave me... Please... Do...Don't..."
Though his tone was very low, still the pain in his voice caught my attention. It seemed he was dreaming and in that dream, he was begging for someone not to leave him.
However, my thoughts broke when I heard Mark's throat-clearing sound from behind. "Thank you for your help, Miss Parker."
I nodded and came out of the car, watching the car leave as smoothly as it came, leaving me with loads of questions.