Hey guys. Sorry for the late and its a short short chapter but I hope you enjoy it anyway.
It was Friday morning. Riley always loved Mondays. People always just seemed happier, more excited. Although one thing was weighing on her mind. Lucas was having dinner with her family tonight. Yeah sure, they've known Lucas forever but he was someone she saw herself marrying sooner rather than later at this point in her life. They had changed so much which made her more nervous. What if her parents ask her questions she doesn't yet have the answers to? What was she supposed to say when they asked about the future? As if by magic, her phone dinged with a message from Lucas which read
I know you're going deep deep into Rileytown and
as much as I love it there I know it can be scary for you.
So please and try not to worry about tonight.
Love you xx
M.D
It was actually crazy how well he knew her. Its like he has a superpower to read only her mind. But it made Riley feel safe that someone knew what she was thinking and they could pull from he own dangerous thoughts. Instead of worrying about the dinner she decided to think positively about the day. She proceeded to shower and get ready for work.
When Riley arrived at the bakery her mom and dad were already at the store. This wouldn't be weird except for the fact that it was 6am and she hadn't opened yet.
"Mom, Dad, this is new levels of creepy." Riley deadpanned and took out her keys to unlock the door.
Topanga and Cory trailed in after her as she switched on the lights and make her way to her office out back.
"Riley we are your parents, therefore its just a regular level of creepy." Cory replied.
"Okay Dad. Why are you guys here so early anyways?" Riley asked.
"Because we wanted to know all of Lucas's favourites for dinner tonight. Ahh I'm so excited." Topanga exclaimed.
"Mom can you please tone it down a little." Riley said.
"Riley...are you not looing forward to tonight?" Topanga asked
"Don't get me wrong I love spending time with you guys and Lucas but n official dinner with my boyfriend is kinda scary." Riley said.
"Honey we've known Lucas since he was 13 years old." Cory said.
"I know but this time it's different. I'm not just hopeful for me and Lucas. I know one day I'm gonna marry Lucas and that makes this whole dinner a lot more serious." Riley said as her parents just smiled at her and each wrapped an arm around her.
"Riley shall we let you into a little secret?" Cory said.
"What?" Riley asked.
"From the moment you walked into the apartment after that night at the library we knew Lucas was gonna be the man you married." Topanga said.
"Really? But we we're so young." Riley said.
"Yeah but trust me I knew the story." Cory said.
"Honey, you have nothing to worry about. We just wanna catch up with him. Don't get us wrong we know he's your boyfriend but we've missed him these last few years." Topanga said.
"Okay I feel a lot better about tonight." Riley said.
"Good now about Lucas's favourites?" Topanga said as Riley giggled.
"I'll text you a list." Riley said.
"Great. We'll see you and Lucas tonight." Topanga said.
"Definitely." Riley said with the feeling of relief as she knew tonight wasn't that big of a deal.