Our Hourglass (Sequel to Perfectly Photogenic)

Chapter 13

Ryan's POV

I walked out of my hotel room, stomping towards Chris's and knocked frantically on the door. He opened the door and I barged in, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt and pushed him against the wall.

"I told you to mind your damn business with my wife!" I yelled, hitting his head against the wall. "You never had a single chance with Brianne! Leave my wife alone, she's my wife, not yours. You step over that boundary again and I'll make sure you never sing again." I glared at Chris, letting him go and walked out his room, heading towards the elevators.

"Ryan!"

I turned around and saw Ricky coming towards me. I turned back around, shaking my head and pressed the down button on the elevator. I just need to be alone right now because I'm in one hell of a rage.

"Ryan."

"What, Rick? What do you want?" I sighed, facing him.

"If something's bothering you, and clearly something is, you know you can talk to me."

I walked over to a small cushioned bench and sat down, hanging my head. This whole Brianne not being pregnant thing on top of the stress of this album and everyone getting in our business is really frustrating me.

"I'm stressed, okay?"

"We all are."

"Thanks, that helps a lot."

"Okay, but you don't have to choke Chris. This album-"

"It's not about the album. Rick, Brianne and I have been trying for a baby for two months and nothing. Brianne got checked out today to make sure it's possible to get pregnant. I shouldn't even be telling you this because I know Brianne wouldn't want personal issues talked about."

"I won't say anything. But, you do need to realize we worry about you and Brianne because we care."

"Well Chris cares a bit too much about Brianne. Remember when I screwed up that week Jaime and the girls came to visit in Maryland?"

"How could I forget?" Ricky chuckled.

"Don't joke, right now."

"Yes, what about it?"

"Chris was seriously trying to pull moves on Brianne."

"I don't think Chris would try taking Brianne from you and I know Brianne wouldn't go after Chris in front of you like that, she loves you too much. Even when you do act like an ass."

I sighed, rubbing my hands over my face and propped my elbow on my thigh, resting my cheek against my hand. "Well she did just emasculate me over the phone and basically said she'd get Chris to impregnate her."

"She was just mad. Brianne's probably twice as stressed out about this, Ryan. Imagine being in Brianne's shoes or any womens', fearing you can't have children, it has to be the most heart wrenching feeling ever. Just think how Brianne feels about all of this."

"Well she didn't have to say what she did."

"It's only anger and frustration talking. Give it a few minutes or sleep on it, then call your wife in the morning. Ricky smiled.

I nodded my head, standing up on my feet and went back to my room, closing the door. I picked up my phone and sent Brianne a quick message before climbing into bed.

Ryan: I'm sorry okay.. Please talk to me in the morning, I love you Brianne Sitkowski😪💔

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Brianne's POV

I was soaking in the bathtub when my phone went off. I reached over the side of the tub and picked up my phone, seeing an apologetic text from Ryan.

I wanted to reply back, but I was too upset. I know what I said to my husband was wrong and I regret saying it. My frustration got the better of me and the evil Brianne came out, lashing out at Ryan. Ugh poor Ryan.

I put my phone on the floor and brought my knees up to my chest, resting my chin on them. This entire situation was turning into a real nightmare and it seems like everyday it gets worse and worse.

I put my legs down, stretching out and closed my eyes, sighing heavily. Just when I thought I could get some peace, my phone started ringing. My eyes shot open and I went reaching for my phone.

"I swear if this is Ryan.."

I looked down at my phone, not recognizing the number and figured it was a customer, so I answered it.

"Brianne Johnson speaking." I answered. Really need to change my maiden name to my married name now.

"Hi, Brianne, it's Jeremy."

"Saffer?"

"Haha, yeah."

"Oh my god! I haven't spoken to you since I went to Australia with Ryan. How are things?"

"Good, good. I see you and Ryan are married now, congratulations."

"Thank you, so what's going on?"

"Well I called to see if you'd like to work together on a session?"

I was screaming like a maniac on the inside. I'd be stupid not to take this opportunity. "I'd love to. Are you flying out to Pennsylvania?"

"No, if you want to fly out here to LA that would be awesome."

Hm, well Ryan's currently in LA. This couldn't have come at a better time. Mr. Sitkowski you are going to hear it from my mouth.

"I'll see you in a few days." I smiled.

I hung up and got out of the tub, wrapping myself up in a towel. I walked into the bedroom and got dressed, looking down at Ryan's text.

Brianne: You're going to be sorry

Ryan: What does that mean??

Brianne: I'll be in LA in a few days, until then goodnight

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Ryan's POV

"What's new?" Vinny asked as we played a few rounds of Fortnite.

"Brianne's flying out here in a few days."

"That's good, right?"

"She said I'm going to be sorry."

"You're screwed."

I rolled my eyes at Vinny. "I would've never guessed."

Brianne said I'm going to be sorry. What am I going to be sorry for? What if she and Chris planned something and Brianne is gonna do what she said? No! Brianne would never.

"This is going to keep me up all night." I said, running my hand through my hair.