Sorry for the shortness...
I narrowed my eyes in confusion.
"I'm sorry. What did you say? I must have heard you wrong," I insisted. She couldn't have said what I thought she said….
"Oh, well, I said my biological father's name is Thomas Frey. I really like his name. I wonder what kind of person he was, you know? I imagine him as the kinda strong but loving type. I imagine him so loving and just an overall wonderful person." My eyes widened and I sucked in a breath in surprise. I shook my head vigorously.
No, that horrible man cannot be her father! He doesn't deserve children especially someone as kind hearted as Riley…. It's a miracle that she didn't have to know him; I kinda even envy her for that fact. Just imagine what her life would have been like if she had to live with him. He was revolting! I hated him; I'm happy that he cannot hurt anyone else like he did me.
"What?" I finally said out loud stunned at her parentage. She looked confused at my sudden change of mood.
"Is your hearing ok?" she asked not sarcastically but with genuine concern. This would be the third time I had asked her. I blinked rapidly and shook my head a little, trying to clear my mind of the hated toward her birth father.
"Yes, its fine," I answered honestly. I swallowed although my throat and mouth were dry. I had to tell her. I have to tell her I know what kind of person her father was. However, do I want to tell her the truth?
I stopped, hearing the mud squish under our shoes, and stopped her as well as I placed my hand on her arm. I exhaled slowly before speaking.
"Riley…" I started. She studied my apprehensive expression with confused, critical eyes.
"What?" she asked. "What's wrong?" I looked down and closed my eyes so I could think better. What do I do? What should I say?
I opened my mouth to speak as I looked back up at her. As the wind blew, the sight behind her halted my news. My eyes widened and Riley whipped around.
Sorry couldn't help it. What or who do you think is behind them? What should Ellie tell Riley? Should she protect the idea of Riley's father or tell her the truth? Remember 2 review and I'll update!