"I'm broken" she said tears running down her cheeks.
"What do you mean Riels?" Maya said looking at her best friend of forever. Riley looked up. She looked a wreck; her hair was not sitting perfectly like it always did and her eyes; her browns eyes full of tears and sorrow. Maya had seen Riley cry so many times but this time. This time was different, this time it went deeper. Deeper than just some mean words or a broken bone. There was something seriously wrong.
"My…. My dad. "Riley started, breathing heavily between sobs. "Is a bad, bad man."
"Your dad, a bad man. What are you going on about sunshine?" Maya asked confused. Cory Matthews had been practically her father ever since Riley and her became friends.
"Well we haven't been hanging at my house as often and I always want to sleep at your house now. That's because" Riley paused, looking up at Maya. Maya looked at her letting her know to continue.
"My day gets drunk then hits Mum, Auggie and I" Maya was shocked; angry no one could do this to her Riley. Maya took Riley into a consoling hug.
"Peaches" "Shh sunshine its ok." Maya said stopping Riley.
"I'm broken" Riley repeated.
"And I'm here to put you back together." Maya whispered softly stroking Riley's hair