TWENTY TWO: BOTHERED

[SHAIRA'S POINT OF VIEW]

I heard a beep on the door, so I withdrew from the bed and found out who was the one responsible for such noise in the middle of the night. I didn't open the door as no one was around on the other side of the wall and door.

I jolted when I heard a noise behind me, and when I looked back, I found Ryan standing. I don't know how he manages to sneak into my residence. I screamed when he stepped forward in my direction.

What is he doing in my residence? I glanced at the doorstep, and the first thing that came to mind was my son.

'Stop! Don't take another step!' I could have uttered those words, but my tongue won't badge.

I was already hysterical when he laid his hand on my shoulder. I could feel my body tremble, but a voice brought me back to reality.

"Mom?" Someone from nowhere had called my attention.