"Let go of me" as you removed his grip in your arm and turned around to leave.

"To hell...I would do that" he aggressively scooped your waist and pulled you towards his chest. Both of your eyes met, breathe in unison, and felt the heartbeat of one another. You tried to struggle but he locked his arms which made you stay still.

"I'm not losing you twice. You hear me?" He whispered in a husky tone which made your knees weak.

"How many times do I need to tell you? I'm too old for you--" Ryder hushed your lips and let his forehead pressed softly against yours. You stared at his hazel eyes and saw his jaw clenched at your words.

"And how many times do I need to answer you that I don't give a damn if you're too old for me. Even if you put the world upside down, it'll never change that you're still my woman." He said in a hoarse voice as he caressed your velvety lips.

"If you're worried about something then let me give you all the assurance you want, darling..." His fingertips played with your locks.

"If you want, rather than singing in front of the world, I will choose to sing in the arms of the woman I love." He said to you and waited for your answer.