[RO] Two times for the past Three times for the now
A scene from a romance I've been writing Context :- Context:- They’re a contract-married couple with childhood history who get stuck in an elevator together.
The elevator door closed behind them and Ryan clicked the button to their floor
There was silence in the elevator as they waited
Suddenly, the elevator stopped and the lights turned off
Ryan:- Perfect timing
He signed
Riley’s breathing fastened. She tried to calm herself down before Ryan noticed
Riley:- Maybe press the call button
He did as she said, but nothing happened
Ryan:- Lets wait a little bit
He leaned on the railing
Riley grabbed the railing behind her tightly still trying to calm down
Ryan noticed her struggling to breathe, grabbing the railing and her hands shaking
Ryan:- Hey Riley?
She looked at him shaking
Riley:- Yeah?...I’m fine
He stepped a little closer to her
Ryan:- Riley come sit down
He sat her down on the elevator floor and put his jacket over her
Ryan:- Its alright breathe with me ok?
She looked at him
Ryan:- In………
Ryan:-.........out
He demonstrated for her as she tried to follow him
Her breathing slowed down a little
Ryan:-.............Can I hug you?
She nodded quickly, her breathing fasting again
He went close to her and hugged her
Ryan rubbed her back gently trying to slow her breathing
Ryan:- You’re okay, I’ve got you
After a few minutes her breathing slowed and she had calmed down
She was still in Ryan’s embrace a little startled by what had happened
Riley:- Thank you…..
Ryan:- Of course……are you feeling better?
She nodded
He stood up and pressed the call button again
The elevator door opened at their floor
Ryan:- It opened
She was about to stand up herself but Ryan helped held her hand and helped her up
🕞TIME SKIP TO THE NEXT DAY
Ryan came out into the kitchen getting ready to make their breakfast
Ryan:- I’ll make pancakes for breakfast
He picked a box of pancake mix and started making breakfast
Riley came out of her bedroom, her hair in a messy bun
She sat down at their kitchen island
Ryan:- Here..have breakfast
He said placing a plate of pancakes in front of her
Riley:- Thank you…….these are my favorite
Ryan:- Your welcome………
Ryan:- Thats why I made them
He mumbled to himself
He took his breakfast and sat across from her staring at her a second to long
Riley:- Why are you staring at me?
Ryan:- I-uh..can I ask you something?
She looked at him
Riley:- What is it?
He rubbed his neck
Ryan:- Are you……..okay?
She looked down at her plate and smiled a little
Riley:- Yeah…….I’m fine
He nodded feeling after hearing her answer
Ryan:- I’m not going to work today
Riley:- Why?
She said surprised
Ryan:-................Just incase…. you need me Mrs Evans
He said hesitating, this was unfamiliar for them
Riley:- You dont have to do that
He nodded
Ryan:- I know………but I want too
Neither of them said anything for a moment
Riley:- Ryan I’m really fine you dont to stay because of me
He shook his head
Ryan:- For you not because of you
There was silence again
She paused
Riley:- Then I’m not going either
Ryan:- Mrs Evans you shouldnt skip work
She let out a light laugh
Riley:- I own the company Mr. Evans
Ryan:- Mrs Evans our companies are merged
She shrugged
Riley:- So?
Ryan:- You dont stay because of him
She narrowed her eyes at him
Riley:- Ryan Evans acting so responsible and caring hmmmmmm?
Ryan:- What? I’m every responsible
They laughed its was easy and comfortable after the heaviness of the night before