Chapter 8
Lucas P.O.V
I think Riley knows that I'm not telling her the whole story…. She hasn't texted, called or spoken to me since that dinner 2 days ago. I know she was mad at the fact I hadn't told her yet that my dad was so rich, and that wasn't even the whole truth. It's actually an understatement. My dad is Richard Friar, founder and CEO of Friar Inc. He owns hundreds of hotels, thousands of restaurants, and hundreds of thousands of acres of land. The house I brought everyone to when we went mudding was a gift to me when I was sixteen. My dad is never home and by the time I was old enough to be on my own, my mother began to leave with him. This isn't me pitying myself about not getting attention from my parents, because I did, and I do. My parents come home as often as they can, they flew in from japan for the dinner with Riley alone, then flew back to Paris. And they would come back if truly needed them in a heartbeat. But besides that…. I had always planned on telling her the whole story, but I don't know how to tell her that when I turn 25 I will be taking my father's job as CEO and will have to travel around the world nonstop and I didn't want to until she got to see my parents for who they really are not some rich people who rent out banquet hall sized rooms for a dinner to meet their son's girlfriend, because that's not who they are. I just don't want her to be mad at me anymore. So, here I am at the mall, at the jewelry store trying to find something worth her forgiveness. I plan on bringing it to her later along with the whole story, I'm thinking story first, diamonds later.
After an hour of looking around the store I finally settled on what I would be getting her. It's a set of two, a diamonds necklace and diamond earring all set in rose gold. There is a matching ring that I'm going to save for when were on better terms as a promise ring that I will marry her someday. Because I will. It's crazy to think that Riley is the woman I want to marry after only knowing each other for about two months. But I feel sometimes you just know. And I know.
Riley P.O.V
I'm still mad at Lucas and I know I might be overreacting but I managed to tell him everything about Auggie's death within two weeks of knowing him and he couldn't just tell me his dad was rich within two months? I was really starting to think that things were going so well that maybe he could be the one. Like the one. From day one I knew we would have some type of future. If I look back on the progress I've made since August to now in October its really crazy. I was so depressed that I wouldn't talk for days at a time now I don't think I've stopped. And I have Lucas to thank for it. He has really put huge pieces, chunks even, of my heart and life back together, but I still can't get over the fact that he hasn't been completely honest with me. I did my research and even when he told me that his father "had money" and had owned "a lot of restaurants" he didn't clarify that father was like billionaire, Forbes list type of rich. Yeah, I admit…. I did some research but a big reason I'm still angry - because believe me, it's been really hard not to talk to him – is that Lucas, who I've seen a future with will be taking over a billion-dollar company at 25 years old. Which is semi close to the time that I will be starting my surgical internship. And soon after that, hopefully a large family, and if it is as hard a job as the websites have made it seem then Lucas will have no time for me or a family. It's just a lot to take in and I know it might not be relevant to consider these things now but if there's a chance that one or both of us might have to give up the future that we both want then we shouldn't string each other along until then.
Lucas P.O.V
I got to Riley's house about ten minutes ago, and I've just been sitting in my truck out front thinking about what I will say. This can go two ways. Riley can either forgive me, no matter what our future could hold, Or, she could end things between us and it would crush me. Let's see how this goes…...
Lucas rang the doorbell and Mr. Matthew screamed "Coming!"
"Even better" He muttered under his breath. Mr. Matthews answered the door.
"YOU!" he pointed at Lucas and said. Lucas looked down.
"Oh Corey, stop, let the boy in" Topanga said. Corey stepped to the side and dramatically moved his arm to allow Lucas in.
"I'm really sorry Mr. and Mrs. Matthews" Said Lucas. Corey just glared. Topanga said, "Don't tell us…tell her."
With that being said Lucas walked past them upstairs and stopped in front of Riley's door. He heard her crying, and started himself. He reached into his pocket and held on to the jewelry he had knowing it wouldn't make up for this. He slowly opened the door and saw her sitting in her Bay window with her arms around her knees in a ball sobbing and broke down. He ran to her and apologized.
"Riley I'm so sorry, I'm sorry I didn't tell you the whole truth but I'm here now and I want to tell you everything" Lucas said. Riley looked at him and said,
"I already know Lucas…. I know about the length of your fathers wealthiness, I know that when you turn 25 you will take over a billion-dollar company Lucas I know!" riley yelled at him. Lucas looked at the ground so he didn't have to look at her eyes that he loved so much. Topanga and Cory. look at each other downstairs when they hear Riley yelling.
"I'm sorry" Riley said when she seen his tear stained face. Lucas looked up and walked over to her and held her cheek, "Don't you dare apologize" he said. "but let me tell you my side, my apology" he continued. Riley nodded for him to continue. Lucas took at least two minutes to think of what he should say.
He began with, "Riley I always wanted to tell you, just know that. But I wanted you to meet my parents without feeling intimidated, or you thinking they were rich snobs or something because they're not. And most of all didn't want to tell you that there is a chance that when I turn 25 I will take over my father's company- "Riley cut him off. "what do you mean a chance" she asked, "I might not have to….my dad had a son before he married my mother and had me, Jacob, my brother already works on the board of the company and if I choose I can decline and Jacob can have it, and I would do that riley, for you. I can still have a very, very high paying job there with little to no traveling" Riley looks happy at this fact, then looks at Lucas and frowns again…." But what do you want?" Riley asks.
Lucas looks at her and laughs, "You Riley, I want you." Riley grins from ear-to-ear and jumps up to kiss him. They share a long and passionate kiss before Lucas pulls away and reaches into his pocket. He hands riley her gifts and sits down on her bed while she walks over and sits down next to him." You shouldn't have" riley said, her face flushed and her lips swollen, Lucas just looks at her and smiles. "you are so beautiful" he says. Riley blushes and continues to open her gifts. She opens the tiffany blue box, the necklace first, and gasps. "Omg Lucas…its beautiful" "open the other" he says smiling extra wide. Riley picks up the other Tiffany box and opens it to discover the earrings. "Omg Lucas, these are amazing, they are both so beautiful thank you so much" She says as he pulls her in for a tight hug. "Your welcome, Princess" he says. Lucas decided to give her the ring now, too. Lucas pulls away and stands up. Riley looks at him confused. Corey and Topanga are sitting in front of the door staring through the crack. Lucas smiles and says, "you guys can come in" and both Corey and Topanga walk in with their heads down. Riley and Lucas chuckle, they're laughs bringing them back to each other's gaze. Lucas get down on one knee while Topanga and Riley's mouths drop, Corey screams and everyone just sits still. "Ok, calm down everyone I'm not proposing…... I'm giving Riley a promise ring so that everyday no matter what she's doing when she sees her ring she will know that she is the most beautiful woman on this earth and that I love her. Also, that one day in a much better scenario I will be on my knee again asking her to marry me." Topanga and Corey are tearing up, and riley is just straight up bawling her eyes out. She puts her hands out and Lucas slides the ring on. They stand up for an emotional hug and a quick but passionate kiss.
Below will be pictures and links of the jewelry and I hope you guys enjoyed!
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