Chapter 45

Ginger

"Rhys has been staring at Maria since she arrived, his eyes haven't left her. "

"I think he finds you sexy," Gabriel whispers jokingly. We are all sitting in the living room, Stella, Gabriel, and Maria are on the front couch, Rhys has sat on the individual armchair, and I'm with Daniel on the remaining sofa. After baking cookies and eating, we decided to sit down and talk for a while while drinking soda and having some cookies from the table. Maria was stiff at first, but she has gradually loosened up with us. I think she gets along better with Daniel for now.

Maria's cheeks are as red as a tomato from the jokes they have been making about Rhys. He hasn't looked up from his phone, he hasn't uttered a word since his name started to resonate in the room, he has remained silent with a serious and bored look.

"Come on, Rhys, you could say something."

"Or are you afraid to admit what Maria has made you feel?" Stella asks with a mischi