Chapter 1 - An Empty Place in Her Heart
-Maya Hart sat in the bay window of Riley's bedroom by herself. The seventh grade dance had just passed several days ago. It was around that time that Maya opened up about her feelings of sadness related to not having a father in her life. Maya wasn't used to opening up about her feelings and just saying a few words about the sadness in her heart left her feeling drained. Riley walked into the bedroom and immediately sat next to her friend.
Riley: Hey Peaches. You usually don't crawl in here until you're sure I'm home.
Maya: I didn't want to miss you.
Riley: So... anything on your mind?
Maya: Riley, I know you saw me almost cry the other day but please don't treat me like I'm some poor pathetic girl with a hole in her heart.
Riley: Okay. I won't.
Maya: Fine then. But as a secret between us... I sometimes do feel a bit empty inside. I mean every day I see your mom and dad happy together and I... I wish I had that too.
Riley: But you do Riley. My mom and dad love you. They're always going to be there for you. I let my dad dance with you for the father daughter dance. Not because I felt sorry for you, but because we both love you.
Maya: I get that, and I'm grateful. But when I gonna find my own dad? I mean my real one is gone forever and my mom drives men away so...
Riley: Maya. He's out there. Dream dreams Maya. You're going to find your happiness one day.
-Maya then proceeded to walk back to the apartment she lived in. But as she did, she looked up at the night sky that was forming above her and saw a shooting star fly by. As Maya looked at the shooting star, she spoke.
Maya: Well world... if there really is a father out there for me... I'd sure like it if you brought him into my life soon.
TO BE CONTINUED...
*Please note that the events of this chapter happen shortly after the episode: "Girl Meets Father".
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