I am so sorry for the delay! I just started a new job and it has been crazy busy getting everything settled. I am pretty much good to go now so updates will start coming more often again. Some drama will be headed your way, so look out for that! Thank you so much for your continued support. It inspires me to keep writing! I hope you enjoy what I have planned!

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Chapter 10

"So everything worked out between you and Josh?" Riley asked. "He was understanding about the whole Zay situation?"

"Completely understanding," Maya nodded. She looked over where Aaron was drawing a picture with Lucas and smiled at her son. "We actually had a really great day together last night. All three of us."

"You did?" Riley asked, raising a curious eyebrow.

"We did," Maya nodded. "We had a little fun with paint."

"Paint?" Riley laughed. Maya fished her phone out of her pocket and showed her the pictures of the three of them from last night. "Those are amazing. You definitely have to get them framed."

"It's our first family pictures," Maya said. She looked down at the images and smiled wide. She loved seeing the three of them together. They looked so happy and liked they belonged together.

"You look happy," Riley commented. Her best friend's face seemed to have a new glow to it, something Riley hadn't seen in a long time. Her smile seemed to reach her eyes and she looked like she genuinely was happy again.

"I am happy," Maya nodded. "I finally feel like my son is getting the complete family that he deserves. He is finally getting a chance to know his father. That's all I've ever wanted in life."

"He and Josh have seemed to really connect well," Riley said. She always knew that her uncle would be a great dad one day. He was always really great with her and Auggie when they were growing up. She always knew when he had a child of his own, he would be amazing with them. He may have only known Aaron for a short time but the two of them bonded quicker than anyone could have imagined.

"They are like best friends," Maya laughed. She looked over at Aaron again and could see him laughing. His smile seemed to light up an entire room, just like Josh's. "He asks for Josh all the time. They have started this routine where they call each other every night to say good night. It's really cute."

"And what about you?" Riley asked, nudging her best friend's side.

"Well I don't ask for Josh all the time," Maya teased.

"Oh you know what I mean," Riley rolled her eyes.

"Nothing's changed, Riles. I still feel the same way about him as I did all those years ago. He is still the only guy I have ever wanted to be with. Nothing is ever going to change that. It always has been and always will be Josh," Maya insisted.

Maya knew that five years was a long time to not date anyone else. She knew it was probably long overdue and that she should put herself out there. She just couldn't though. She had no shame in telling people that Josh was the only person that she had kissed or been intimate with in five years. People probably judged her and thought that was crazy but she didn't care. She knew in her heart that Josh was the one for her. She knew that the two of them were meant to be together. She was willing to wait for him, no matter how long it took.

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

"Hey," Kaylie said. Josh looked up from his lap top and widened his eyes in surprise when he saw her in the doorway of their apartment.

"Kaylie!" Josh closed the lap top and quickly stood up. "You came back."

"I figured that we needed to talk. We couldn't avoid this forever," Kaylie said. She hesitantly walked into the living room and looked around anxiously.

"I agree," Josh nodded. The two walked over and took a seat on the couch. Josh noticed that she sat a slight distance away from him and he couldn't help the sigh that escaped his lips. The room fell silent and it could only be described as awkward silence. Josh decided to be the first one to break the silence. "Where have you been staying?"

"A hotel near the hospital," Kaylie said. "Makes my commute easier in the morning and I've been working longer shifts to keep myself busy."

"Kaylie," Josh sighed.

"Why did you keep it from me?" Kaylie asked. "Why did you hide your son from me? Did you not want me to know about him?"

"Of course I wanted you to know about him," Josh insisted. He scooted closer to her and was relieved when she didn't move away from him. She was looking at him intently and seemed to be waiting for a good explanation from him.

"Then why wait so long?" Kaylie asked.

"It was all so new to me. One minute I'm walking around completely oblivious and then the next minute I find out that I'm someone's dad. That was a whole lot for me to process. It was life changing," Josh explained. "I needed time to process everything and to get to know him before I told you. I know I shouldn't have waited but I didn't do it with the intention of hurting you. I would never do anything to hurt you."

"What's his name?" Kaylie asked.

"Aaron," Josh smiled. "Aaron Joshua Matthews."

"That's a nice name," Kaylie said.

"He's a great kid," Josh said. "He's so smart and so funny. He's just amazing."

"Is his mom the ex-girlfriend you told me about me about?" Kaylie asked.

"Maya," Josh nodded. He saw Kaylie pondering all of this and he hesitantly reached out to grab her hand. "Can we fix this? Can we work through this?"

"Do you want to?" Kaylie asked.

"Of course I do," Josh said. "Why wouldn't I?"

"Is there any part of you that didn't tell me because you are still in love with Maya?" Kaylie asked. "Is there a part of you that still wants to be with her?"

"Kaylie," Josh shook his head.

"It's a fair question," Kaylie said. Josh closed his eyes and ran a hand over the back of his neck. When he opened his eyes, he could see his fiancée staring at him intently. Was there a part of him that hid this from Kaylie because of Maya? Was that a major reason behind it?

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

"Hey," Josh said as he walked into Maya's apartment later that day.

"Hey Josh," Maya smiled. He saw her folding laundry and walked over to join her on the couch.

"Laundry day?" Josh asked.

"Every day is laundry day with a five year old," Maya laughed. "I swear he goes through about ten different outfits a day."

"Shows he's an adventurous kid," Josh laughed.

"Or just incredibly dirty," Maya teased. She looked over and could see the glum look on his face so she raised an eyebrow at him. "What's wrong?"

"What do you mean?" Josh asked. "Why would you think something was wrong?"

"Joshua," Maya rolled her eyes. "I know you probably better than anyone else in the world. I can tell when something is bothering you."

"It's Kaylie," Josh sighed.

"Oh," Maya mumbled. "What about her? Did you two finally talk?"

"Yeah," Josh nodded.

"And?" Maya pressed further. "Did you two make up?"

"I honestly don't know," Josh admitted. "She asked me if I was still in love with you and if that was why I didn't tell her about Aaron."

"Why did you say?" Maya asked. Her stomach started to twist with nerves and she stopped folding the shirt she was in the middle of folding.

"I didn't say anything," Josh said. "I couldn't answer her."

"Josh," Maya whispered.

"I don't know how I feel," Josh said. "I don't know where my mind is anymore. I thought I was so sure about my feelings for Kaylie. I thought I was completely happy with her but now I'm not so sure. Everything is so confusing right now and I don't know what to do."

"You need to decide," Maya said. "You need to decide what is going to make you happy."

"Where's Aaron?" Josh asked. He may be confused about his love life but there was one thing he was always certain of. It was that his son made him happy.

"In his room," Maya nodded towards the hallway. "He was playing with his cars when I last checked on him."

"I'm going to go say hi," Josh said. Maya just nodded and then went back to folding her laundry.

Josh looked over at the blonde once more. She looked so effortless and carefree doing something as simple as folding laundry. Her hair was pulled up into a messy bun and she didn't have any make-up on. She was dressed in a pair of old jeans and a tee shirt that had paint stains on it. He was certain that this was when she looked the most beautiful. Don't get him wrong, she was always beautiful. The days she was relaxed and comfortable like this were the ones that had his heart racing the most.

He knew he shouldn't be having these thoughts. He was an engaged man. He was in love with someone else, that much he knew for sure. He had no doubts in his mind that he loved Kaylie. Her question was swirling around in his mind though. Did he not tell her about Aaron because he was still in love with Maya? Was there some part of his subconscious that thought that? He let out a sigh as he leaned his hip against the doorway of Aaron's room. His son was racing cars around and he looked so happy. Seeing Aaron happy was enough for him. As long as his little boy was happy, he would be okay.

"Daddy!" Aaron exclaimed. He jumped up from his spot on the floor and rushed over to hug his dad. Josh caught him in his arms and squeezed him tight.

"Hey buddy," Josh said. He held him in his arms and looked down at the miniature version of himself. "What are you doing?"

"Racing my cars," Aaron said.

"That sounds like fun," Josh said.

"It's a lot of fun!" Aaron nodded, the excitement clear as day on his face. Josh smiled at his son and then placed him on the floor again.

"What do you say we go get cookies and hot chocolate?" Josh suggested, knowing almost immediately what his son's answer was going to be.

"Really?" Aaron's eyes widened. "From Topanga's?"

"That's what I was thinking," Josh nodded.

"Can momma come with us?" Aaron asked.

"Of course she can," Josh said.

"Family day!" Aaron cheered and rushed out to the living room. Josh heard him shout family day again and heard Maya laugh. He shook his head to himself and chuckled.

"What's this I hear about family day?" Maya asked when she saw Josh walk back into the living room. Aaron was sitting on her lap and had his head rested on her shoulder. The sight made Josh's heart soar. The two looked completely natural together.

"I was thinking that we could go get cookies and hot chocolate from Topanga's," Josh explained and then added. "All three of us."

"Please momma," Aaron pleaded. He widened his eyes and stuck his lower lip out at her. Josh smirked because he knew that Maya was going to have a hard time saying no to that face. It was very convincing.

"Okay," Maya agreed. She placed Aaron on the couch and then stood up. "Let me go get changed."

"Don't," Josh insisted. He winced at the determination in his voice and how adamant he sounded.

"What?" Maya asked, stopping in her tracks and turning to look at him. He could see the confusion on her face. Even Aaron looked a little surprised by the sharpness in Josh's tone.

"I uh," Josh widened his eyes. "I just think you look perfect how you are."

"Really?" Maya asked, tugging on her tee shirt uncertainly. "It's covered in paint."

"It's who you are," Josh shrugged. "You're an artist."

"Yeah momma!" Aaron chimed in. "You look beautiful."

"You two are too sweet," Maya smiled. Josh could see her blushing slightly as she turned to grab her purse. "Well let's head out then."

"Family day!" Aaron cheered as he led the way towards the front door.

"Family day," Josh smirked at Maya. She shook her head and laughed as she closed and locked the door behind them.

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"I think that's enough," Maya said to her son as saw him reach for his third cookie. "You are going to ruin your appetite and not be able to eat dinner."

"Aw momma," Aaron pouted. "One more?"

"How about we split it?" Josh suggested. He looked to Maya for her opinion and she nodded in agreement. He split the cookie in half and handed a piece to Aaron. Maya saw as he did, that he gave Aaron the smaller piece and she smiled.

"Well played," Maya said as Aaron stuffed a piece of the cookie in his mouth.

"I don't think he caught on," Josh said.

"Caught on to what?" Aaron asked, looking between his mom and dad curiously.

"To the fact that your face is covered in chocolate," Maya teased and reached out to wipe some of the chocolate off his face.

"I am the cookie monster!" Aaron lifted his arms up in the air and the two adults laughed.

"And obsessed with chocolate just like your dad," Maya said.

"Chocolate is an essential part of life," Josh insisted.

"I agree!" Aaron pumped his arm up in the air. Josh lifted up a hand and Aaron laughed as he high fived his son.

"You two are too much," Maya shook her head before taking a sip of her hot chocolate.

"We are awesome," Aaron insisted.

"I agree," Josh nodded at his son.

"Hey guys," Riley waved when she saw her best friend, uncle and godson sitting in a booth in the corner. "What are you doing here?"

"Family day!" Aaron said, his mouth full of cookies.

"Don't talk with your mouth full," Maya scolded her son. "That's not polite."

"Sorry," Aaron mumbled.

"What are you doing here?" Josh asked as he pulled his niece in for a hug.

"Picking up coffee for me and Lucas. We have some last minute wedding stuff we wanted to get done and we are both exhausted from work so I figured caffeine was the solution," Riley explained as she lifted up the two to-go cups.

"Only one more week," Maya clapped her hands in excitement.

"I know," Riley nodded. She was about to say something else when another voice interrupted them.

"Josh?" Kaylie asked.

"Kaylie," Josh quickly stood up and walked over towards his fiancée. Riley moved into his seat and watched as he look curiously between Maya and Kaylie. "What are you doing here?"

"I was picking up coffee," Kaylie said. "I just got off work and I needed the caffeine to get some stuff done." Josh followed her over to the counter and leaned against it as she placed her order before they started talking quietly.

"Apparently that's what everyone needs tonight," Maya mumbled to her best friend. Riley scrunched her eyes at the girl engaged to her uncle and then tilted her head to the side. Maya noticed the look on Riley's face and raised an eyebrow at her. "What's wrong with you? Why are you staring at her like that?"

"Does she look familiar to you?" Riley asked.

"What?" Maya asked and then turned to face Josh and his fiancée. They were standing at the counter talking and Maya raised an eyebrow at them.

"She looks really familiar," Riley said and then ran her fingers through her hair. "I swear I know her from somewhere."

"Now that you mention it," Maya nodded. "She does look really familiar."

"Did Josh say where she was from?" Riley asked. "Is she from New York?"

"No. He never mentioned it to me," Maya shook her head. She looked down at Aaron and saw him coloring on a piece of paper. Josh looked over at her and she smiled slightly. Kaylie followed his eye sight and Riley gasped when she got a clear look of the girl.

"I think I know who she is," Riley said.

"Who?" Maya asked.

"Look at her," Riley urged her best friend. Maya turned to face the girl next to Josh and after a second, she gasped.

"Oh my gosh," Maya whispered. "I know who she is."