Risk it for the biscuit || Roadtrip

Chapter 37

"Mary, you don't even know if they're together" the man said, his wife looking at the young pair wanting answers. The girl was about to say they're only friends, but Rye was quicker.

"Well, Mrs Mary, you're right" he said, getting a surprised look from Belle. "Let them be happy, it's a lie for better goods." He whispers to her ear.

"Awhh, I knew it! You definitely need to tell me how you met, I love those kind of stories" the older women jumped, almost forgetting she's around 60. Belle just smiled, agreeing that older couple's happiness was worth this little lie.

"Ryan is in a boyband - he sings" she started, "I applied to be their manager and that's how we met. It's nothing so exciting" she said, deciding to reveal some truth; she would feel bad for lying to them too much.

"Oh no way! We're too old for today's music, but it's so exciting you both can work with each other. How long are you together?" Mary asked again, getting reprimanded by her husband for being too curious.

"Don't worry, it's fine." Rye said, deciding it's his turn to speak. "We only know each other for 4 months, but I guess it was a love from the first sight" he started, getting 'awhh' from Mary, wanting him to tell a story about him asking Belle out.

'Okay, this is getting serious' he thought before answering. "Belle was on a trial for the first month. At the end of it, all of us went to Los Angeles for a little holiday. On our last day, I invited her to spend evening with me and she agreed" he smiled, "We went to eat in a restaurant first and then I took her to the chill next to a Hollywood sign; it was around 6PM so we could see a sunset so atmosphere was amazing" he said, realising he's getting way to involved into it, he could feel Belle laugh near his arm. "And that's where I asked her out, pretty basic but Belle loves this kind of simplicity" he said as the girl realised it's 100% true. She would love to be asked out in this way.

This was a good response for Mary so to not pressure young pair even more, she talked about some of her experience with William. Belle was amazed by how confident they both were of their love to each other. It was a hard time back then, but they survived, sharing their love for nearly 40 years now. Ryan, hearing it hoped something similar could happen to him too - it's a perfect type of marriage.

"Once I asked myself what I love the most about him. When my sister heard my answer, she told me straight away he's the one; and she was right." Mary finished, nearly causing Annabelle to cry.

"Maybe we should ask Ryan and Annabelle that question, it would be nice to hear what they're going to say" William suggested, knowing it's a little personal, but hoping the lair wouldn't have anything against it.

Belle froze at this suggestion, not knowing what to do. Faking love was easy when it came to stories, but you couldn't lie about your feelings. She looked at Rye, hoping he'll find a way out from this.

The boy was surprised as well, but decided to keep play the game - if something would go wrong, he'll blame it on the fact, he's not confident with speaking about his feelings. He repeated the last sentence out loud, preparing an older couple for disappointment. He wasn't sure what to say, so he decided to wing it and go with what his brain will tell him to say.

"It's a little hard to say it on the spot, but I guess I'll start." He said, seeing Belle's jaw dropping - she didn't expect him to actually say it. "What I em.. love about Belle the most is.." he started a bit nervously.

"Just start with your first impression of her, then I'll all flow" Mary said, taking it from her own experience. Rye just smiled at her, suddenly knowing exactly what he wants to say.