CHAPTER 8: PALAVER

  ROSE'S POV   Ryan's bitter gaze at me went on for moments before he finally took his face away, walking in our direction. He was walking to the door, like he was the only one in the house, but Rick halted him. “Dude, what's going on?“ Rick asked Ryan. “I already told you all where I'm heading. I don't see the need for any more discussions,” Ryan answered, not looking at anyone. I knew the reason why his mood changed the moment he saw me. Ryan and I got into a huge argument because of Eric. There were tons of insults during that event, and he made it clear he wanted nothing to do with me. I admit, I was wrong. He was only trying to correct me, but I had to turn the whole situation into an infuriating one. Naturally, Ryan and I were very close. I did a lot more stuff with him than I did with Rick. And all these years, it ached me that our relationship was now the complete opposite. “Come on, bro. Can't see your sister's finally back?“ Rick brought out. “I do not have a siste