Riley glared at her mother, had she heard right? Did she just said she was expecting a child?
-Riley I'm going to need you more than ever…
The brunette felt her hands tremble.
-I… I can't believe you would resort to something like that…
-Riley I'm not lying, here are the results of the tests I had today - Topanga replied handing her the paper.
Riley felt the tears running down her face as she read that her mother was, in fact, expecting what would be her new brother or sister, fearing the worst she closed her eyes
-Mom… it's Dad's right?
Topanga glared at her daughter trying to decide her answer.
-MOM! It's Dad's or…
The woman closed her eyes
-It's your father's…
-I need to… I need air… I don't know what to say…
-Riley… this is your home…
She glared at her mother and walked out. She checked her purse, she had twenty bucks and the emergency credit card her dad gave her since she was 14, as she ate a bagel and a cappuccino at a Starbucks she made a decision.
-Well… definitely can't go to the Waldorf Astoria… but I'll find a place…
She heard her phone sound, it was a message from Maya.
-Riley where are you? Shawn said you went to talk to your mom, are you OK?
-I'm fine Maya… I'm going to a hotel to spend the night.
-WHAT? No! I'll call Lucas right now
-Maya don't you dare!
Remembering she had seen Farkle use an app to find hotels for his dad Riley did the same, in minutes she found one that was near her location and best of all, wasn't that expensive.
-So, how many nights are you staying miss? - the clerk replied
-Just one.
-OK, that'll be $95 please
Riley handed him her credit card, in seconds he processed the payment and gave her a keycard, as she laid on her bed Riley started thinking of all that had been happening in her life in the recent months, and now, the prospect of a new member in her family. Suddenly her phone beeped. It was a message from her dad. She had forgotten that he was to receive an alert the minute she used the card.
-Riley why are you in a hotel? ARE YOU ALONE?
-No, I'm with Lucas, she had the bed set with rose petals and champagne…
-RILEY!
-Dad I'm alone… I just didn't had a place to spend the night…
-I'll pick you up in the morning.
Tired she took a shower and went under the sheets, with all that had happened that day it was not difficult for her to fall asleep. The following morning Riley got up and prepared to leave, as she arrived to the lobby she found her father waiting for her. A few minutes later they were having breakfast, Cory was only glaring at her.
-What?
-I… I'm sorry for what happened at your uncle Shawn's… I wasn't feeling well… and uh…
-It's OK… just promise me you won't do it again OK?
-Sure. I also wanted to tell you something… I rented an apartment near here… I would love it if you move in with me…
Riley glared at her dad, was this a glimpse of things to come? Having to choose to live with one of her parents?
-Dad… Mom said she's pregnant…
Cory's eyes opened wide at the sudden revelation
-What? She couldn't…
-She showed me a test she had… she ain't lying… and… I don't know what to do… can't you come back? Please?
Cory looked at the pleading eyes of his daughter and lowered his head.
-I'm sorry Riley… but I can't. When you grow older you
-I'M SEVENTEEN! STOP THINKING THAT I'M SEVEN!
-You're right… look, I don't think it's a good idea to be together with your mom now.
Riley glared at her father for several seconds
-Dad… don't you love mom anymore?
-I… I don't know… I think I will go to mom's tonight and think…
It was at school that Maya finally got ahold of her best friend, knowing that she wasn't attending cheerleading practices anymore and the fact that she felt bored wearing skirts, she decided to skip the last period and accompany her friend to what now was her mother's apartment.
-So… Cory got an apartment of his own and wants you to move with him. What are you going to do?
-I don't know… this what happens when your parents divorce right? You have to choose and leave with one or the other…
-Riley it's going to be fine, you'll be fine…
-What would you do if you were me?
-For a start I would wear short skirts and push-up bras so Lucas can start looking at you more than me.
-MAYA!
The blond girl giggled. She loved to tease her best friend like that from time to time. As they approached the door they could hear Topanga's voice.
-...look, I'm sure it's not Cory's, all points out to you… the time we did it, the time I realized I was pregnant… we need to talk about this… ok… I'll meet you later tonight.
Maya glared at her best friend who was standing still before the wooden door, tears running down her face one after the other.
-Riles… sweetie…
Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath she cleaned the tears from her eyes and opened the door. Topanga glared at her.
-Oh hi Sweetie, want me to make dinner
-No. I'm… going to my room.
As they entered, and moving like a robot she went to her closet and grabbed her suitcase in which she began to place her clothes and other items.
-Wait, what are you doing sweetheart? - Maya asked
The brunette once again glared at her best friend, tears again running down her face. Without saying a word she took the suitcase and walked to the door, she glared at her bay window and turned around, Maya close behind.
-Riley answer me, what are you doing?
The answer arrived when they both reached the living room, Topanga glared at her daughter pulling a suitcase.
-Riley sweetie what are you doing?
Trying to control the tears striking her face she answered.
-I moving with Dad…
To be continued…