I LOVE YOU

Chapter 10

STEFI'S P.O.V

"Whoa, are we leaving that fast?"  Toby spoke while eating some cereals from the kitchen bar.

"Yeah bro, Richard just told me."  Connor made some coffee for us.

"Richard...?"  I murmured.

"There's something, baby?"  Riley looked over.

"Oh no, not at all."  I took a deep breath trying to smile.  "So when will you guys leave?"

"In a week I guess, Stef.  You're coming, okay?"  Connor nodded.

"Uh...wouldn't it be a bad idea?  I mean..."  I bowed my head.  Think harder, Stefi. 

Riley looked at me, staring too long, tried to figure it out.  I just tried to looked normal while eating my breakfast.  I don't know.  It probably didn't work.

"Can we have a private talk?"  Riley held my hand.

"Oh right, sure..."  I nodded.

"Guys we'll be upstairs alright."  Riley spoke in a really low tone, sounds serious.

We walked upstairs to his room and soon he locked the door.  I really wanted to scream out the problem but I guess it could ruin some things that weren't meant to be ruined.

"You need to tell me something."  Riley cleared his throat.

"About?"

"Yourself.  You're acting so weird, babe.  Really weird.  You're awkward."

"I am awkward, you know me."

"Aren't you happy that we're together now?"

"Ri...  What are you talking about, huh?  I'm happy!  How could I not?  I love you."

"Well yeah I know you do and I love you too.  But okay, listen.  I want to take care of you for the rest of my life.  Like I swear I don't want anything or anyone would ever ruin my relationship with you.  Not the fans, not the family, not the crew or manager, no one.  So if there's something bothering your mind, and I know that there is, you need to tell me."

Riley took it so dang serious.  I kept denying the eye contact because I was already about to cry.  The threat just became so real, and it comes from this one most important man for the band now. I can't easily ask them to look for a new manager.  That'd be a disaster.  No.  This is already a disaster.

"Babe..."  There you go.  I can't hold it anymore.

"Talk to me, Stefi.  I won't blame you for anything.  I promise."  He pecked my lips.

"I just...don't want to lose you..."

"Neither do I.  Let's stick around then."  He finally smiled.

There's no way in this situation I could ruin his mood.  So let's hope for a miracle.  "Sure."  I answered.

"I love you Stefi.  You better tell me if you got something.  It's nothing normal when it comes to my life, you know."  He raised an eyebrow.

I chuckled.  "Right, nothing's normal."

"Hahaha.  Yeah, sort of.  So I'm worried actually that somebody would do harm to you on behalf of my life or for band's sake..."  He stared at my eyes so deeply.

"I'm worried too..."  I bowed my head.

"But I hope you'll still stick around?"

"As long as you want me to."  I smiled.

"It's no longer become a question, baby.  I want you to there with me whenever I go."  He kissed the top of my hands.  "So...coming to the tour with me?"

"I...uh...you sure that's the best idea?"

"Positive."

"Alright.  I'm in."

"Thank you!"  Riley hugged me so tightly.

"No, I thank you for saving my life."

"No, I thank you for coming back to Orlando..."  He gently leaned a kiss.

It was a perfect day for us.  We just started the relationship and so far, it goes well.  But it doesn't mean that the threat going away...