The picture frame crashed to the ground, emitting a loud crack sound, indicating that the glass had broken. I watched as the cold look in Ryu's eyes changed to that of fear and concern then he rushed into the room. At first I thought he was going to hug me or something but to my great disappointment, Ryu knelt on the wooden floor and gingerly picked up the broken frame. He held it in his hands as if it was some delicate fragile object.
His head was bent low so I couldn't see his expression. He remained in that position for a few seconds, staring at the picture behind the shattered glass and at that moment, so many thoughts rushed into my head.
Why did Ryu have Aera's picture? What was the connection? What did this all mean?
Those questions flew out of my head though for Ryu suddenly raised his head and the way he looked at me made me stumble backwards in shock and fear.
"R-Ryu..." I whispered, not believing that he could actually stare at me like that.
