“What are you talking about?” Melo blinked at Ricky, who smirked at her. With his hands behind him, he walked over to her, and stood directly over her, peering into her soul, through her eyes. She felt her heart sink into the stomach as she struggled to keep eye contact with him.

“You know exactly what I'm talking about” Ricky said in a husky voice. Everyone was surprised and couldn't wait to find out what was happening.

“Ricky, what is all this embarrassment for? Why are you doing this? First you call off our marking ceremony, now you're belittling me in front of everyone!” Melo screamed, trying to act like...