“Reign?” I asked to clarify even though everything is already clear. My heart was beating so hard as I placed my phone on my right ear, lying down and facing the ceiling.

“I said, I miss you,” Reign’s baritone voice filled my ears. It feels like we are together even though we are just talking through the phone. I swallowed and sit from lying on the bed.

“What should I answer?” I asked without thinking. I gently poke my head. What kind of question was that, Ruchee? As waiting for Reign’s answer, my heart furiously beat like it was breaking of from the cage.

“Don’t you miss me?” Reign’s breathy...