Like Father, Like Son
Author's Note: Hey guys I'm back! So let me explain myself as to why it's taken so long for me to post a chapter to see story. First of all, WORK. Good grief I challenge anyone to work 10 overights in a row every night PLUS 2 addition 12 hour shifts and they are cold! Yeah, not fun so no surprise that I eventually ended up getting sick. Plus got called in a few more shifts within the coming weeks. There has also been stuff going down in my personal life that I will not get into, but those were issues that I needed to take care of first. But now, I have returned to give you all another chapter! I should be able to update more often when I get back from vacation since the busy season is over so, work will be slow! YAAS!
Disclaimer: I obviously DO NOT own Girl Meets World, If I did, I probably would be living in LA right now, but unfortunately, I am still here in Toronto representing the 6ix aka The Big Smoke! #WeTheNorth I only own the original characters I make up in my mind, the plot and, that's about it!
A couple days had passed since Riley's and Lucas' date and things couldn't get any better in the Friar household. Riley and Lucas were happy together, the kids were growing up and, The New York Knicks were in third place in the NBA Eastern Conference behind, the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. Lucas and Zay had a game today at Madison Square Garden as they take on the Indiana Pacers. As the kids left for school and Riley was off, Lucas kissed his beautiful wife before bending down and taking a knee before kissing her stomach for that he knew Riley would soon be pregnant with their fourth child. As Lucas went to take a nap to prepare for the game, Riley and the kids were at school.
She taught Aaron's class about learning from others can be beneficial as long as they listened, mistakes can often be repeated causing history to repeat itself. Her point started in 1930s Nazi Germany and how a dynamic speaker can motivate people considering that the country was in ruin after Germany's defeat to the allies during World War One in 1918. It lead to hatred of a people that was different than him, people that were Jewish leading to the deaths of 6 million Jewish people. History would end up repeating itself within the same century noticeably in the 1960s as she used Cambodia as a great example remembering Niguel's grandmother's story, a story she could never forget. She remembered Niguel's grandmother speaking to her and her friends and a multicultural festival at school and how she and her family escaped Cambodia and escaped to the Philippines. The reason why was because a mad man was in power. The man was named: Pol Pot. After Pol Pat overthrew the government with his Khmer Rouge who were primarily child soldiers with the average age being 16 years old. Both had one thing in common, millions of lives were lost with them in power. Everyone was haunted at how people like them could come into power and be the cause to so much pain and death for years. Riley showed pictures of some of the aftermath that came with Pol Pot and Adolf Hitler being in power. The killing fields in Cambodia and Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Every soul was moved as to how many innocent people were killed, even as Riley has taught history and endured her father's teachings, it is still hard for her to see all of that death in front of her. But yet she has learned to endure it and accept the reality of what has happened in the past. Aaron rubbed Chloe's back to comfort her having never been exposed to something so dark. The bell rang as the group left together.
It was quite quiet among them trying to process the images they have seen and Riley even told them how and why they were killed. It was a product of hate and ignorance combined with the wrong person in power can lead to damaging many lives.
"So Aaron, you thought about how you're gonna make things up to Melanie after you were being an ass to her?" Stephen asked Aaron.
"Dude, who told you?" Aaron asked in a whiny voice not wanting to be reminded of his terrible mistake.
"Umm…Sabrina. She's been ranting to me and Ruben all yesterday about how lucky you should be that Melanie is forgiving." Stephen answered him.
"Oh great, did she threaten me?" Aaron asked sarcastically taking a bite out of his taco.
"Well she did say right at the start that, if you hurt her again, she'll kick you in the groin so hard, you're great-grand kids will feel it." Ruben stated as Aaron rolled his eyes imagining Sabrina making a threat like that that. She really was Maya's daughter due to her rebellious nature and outspoken attitude with a strong protective instinct.
"Well, I guess I can't blow it." Aaron shook his head as he noticed Chloe still awfully quiet. "Hey Chloe, is everything alright?" He asked her with a concerned look on his face.
She remained quiet as Aaron noticed a blank sheet of lined paper in front of her.
"Chloe, my mom's assignment isn't due until the end of the week, relax." Aaron told her, however, Chloe wasn't thinking of Riley's assignment, it was what she should write to her father.
"It's not about the assignment." Chloe quietly answered.
"Then what is it about?" Aaron asked wanting to help her.
"Yeah Chloe? We're friends. Friends help each other and listen to each other." Ruben backed up Aaron.
"Guys, can you drop it? I'm not in the mood to talk!" Chloe exclaimed when really, she wants to talk. She's confused. She wants her biological father back in her life, the question was, would Sarah be ok in marrying Charlie again?
The boys raised their hands backing off and respected Chloe's wishes. They knew very well that when Chloe raised her voice, it was serious.
"Are you gonna talk about this with my mom. Whatever issue you may have?" Aaron asked seeing how his mother has proven to be a great helping hand for Chloe since the beginning of the semester.
"Probably." Chloe answered simply remaining quiet as they heard the bell ring as they had five minutes to get to their next class.
He knew something was disturbing Chloe and tried to figure out what it was.
Today was the same day he'll hang out with Melanie. It was to make up for all the pain he caused her. He already had an idea where to take her since it was Melanie! He has known her his entire life and wants to be a good person to her since she has always cared about him and supported him since day one. From the times Aaron would pick fights with Ruben or Anthony, or whenever the parents would leave Aaron in charge of certain tasks in the bakery when they were young, she rallied behind the emerging leader of the family's future.
School ended on schedule. When Aaron's two hour practice of going over drills and plays for the upcoming State Tournament was over, he began to head over to Melanie's place after a quick shower and change of clothes.
While Aaron was making his way over, he began to text Melanie to meet him at the bakery and to be ready for him. She answered with a simple, "Ok".
A couple of minutes later, Aaron received a text from Natalie. "Don't blow it, Aaron! If you do ANYTHING wrong to Melanie, Sabrina and I have the right to beat you up!" Natalie threatened to her older brother. Aaron decided not to answer his sister knowing that the pressure was already on him to make up for what he has done.
Aaron eventually arrived at the bakery as he saw Melanie in black jeans and a black Harry Potter: Hufflepuff Cardigan. She was sitting in the booth where their parents sat when they were young.
"Hey, Mel." Aaron greeted her.
"Hey, Aaron. You ready to go?" Melanie asked him.
"Yeah, just let me put my gym bag in the back." Aaron answered her as he want towards the kitchen storage lock up. He walked through the kitchen doors as he saw his father in the back baking cinnamon rolls. He placed two racks of unbaked cinnamon rolls into the oven to bake. He also was helping Zay out in making unbaked Oreo Cheesecakes. Lucas turned to his son as Aaron was making his way to the office.
"Hey Aaron, how was practice?" Lucas asked his son.
"It was alright, we just went over plays." Aaron answered.
"Good, oh and by the way, Uncle Zay and I will be coming to the state tournament next month!" Lucas told him as Aaron has rarely played in front of both his father and Godfather. The pressure is really now on. Big time. He only had a month to prepare, which in his mind sounds like a long time, but he knew better. A month can pass in a hurry especially when he used to hang out with his father in the Knicks locker room.
He has seen tension in the locker room as Lucas had arguments either with Zay or the coaching staff, and with the Coach named Mark Jackson or the assistant coaches. He specifically remembered a lost against the Toronto Raptors during the playoffs as the tension in the locker room was intense. After losing Game 2 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto by 22, Lucas and Zay got into heated arguments where Zay ended up turning the ball over 6 times throughout the second half remembering either Terrance Ross or Kyle Lowry scoring on the steal. Aaron remembered even though he was a child that all the momentum was lost from that point forward and the Raptors took over in the fourth quarter as the Raptors ended up winning Game 2: 112- 90.
"As long as you don't bring any of your teammates to the game, I'm good." Aaron said placing the condition.
"Don't worry son, it's just us. Besides, a good chunk of time, people will be asking us for photos or even for autographs, so don't worry, just focus on your game and trying to win." Lucas advised his son having won the state tournament before.
"Thanks for the inspiration, dad." Aaron told him sarcastically.
"Aaron?! Can't you see I'm doing my best to support you on this? I know we haven't spent as much time together as a family. I wish we did, but I'm doing my best to make sure that you, Natalie, and Troy are going to be financially ok for whatever college or university you guys want to go to and that your futures are set!" Lucas pleaded with Aaron trying to get his son to understand why they haven't spent much time together like most families.
Aaron only shook his head just wanting to hang out with Melanie already. A conversation like this with his father was the last thing he needed.
"Look, dad. I'm just gonna go and hang out with Melanie ok? I'll see you at home later." Aaron told his father before walking out of the baking room.
"Have her home by 9:00pm you know how your Uncle Farkle is strict on having his kids home by a certain time." Lucas told him knowing Farkle's parenting habits.
Aaron gave his father a thumbs up as he walked out and met with Melanie.
"You ready, Aaron?" Melanie asked him.
"Sure, let's get going." Aaron said as he opened the door for her and allowed her to lead the way.
As expected, one of their first stops was at a Hot Topic store where the song called Oh Well, Oh Well by Mayday Parade, was playing in the store throughout their speakers. They browsed throughout the store to see what was interesting besides a buy one, get one 50% off deal on t-shirts, hoodies and, other crew necks. She would eventually purchase a t-shirt from her favorite anime called Sailor Moon and another anime from their parent's time called Attack on Titan. It was Farkle that got Melanie started with anime. Riley was also a huge fan of Sailor Moon when she would watch old tapes of the series that Topanga would get for a very young Riley Friar. Farkle still had his favorite Attack on Titan t-shirt where it had the insignia of the Scouting Legion where in that group had Melanie's favorite character named Mikasa.
Aaron paid for Melanie and was given a Hot Topic coupon on the next purchase for a 10% discount on the next t-shirt that was bought before January 17, 2038. Once that was over, Aaron took Melanie out to get some food that was from their favorite food truck: Manila Fresh. A Filipino food truck selling authentic Filipino foods, Aaron would always get spring rolls and Melanie would get a true Filipino delicacy, Chicken Adobo.
The two enjoyed their food together trying to keep their bodies warm in the brisk New York night. The two decided to walk through Times Square, as they did, advertisements were already in place for the Christmas Day special in the NBA, the New York Knicks were going to face the Boston Celtics at 5pm that day as he saw his father in the commercial being promoted by TNT. It showed his father playing an old grand piano wearing a Santa hat and an ugly New York Knicks sweater while Zay was sitting on the piano in the same outfit doing a parody to "It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year" At least it was Zay singing the song as Lucas played piano in the background since the last time he heard his father sing, he covered his ears dreading his father's terrible singing voice.
"Well, this certainly beats him doing an English accent." Melanie joked around having heard Lucas speak with an English accent before.
"Oh wow! You had to bring that up!" Aaron laughed already envisioning his father's voice.
"Oh c'mon Aaron! We were all laughing so hard last Christmas when your dad spoke with an English accent, it was amazing!" Melanie said beginning to laugh as the memory began to unfold.
"How could anyone not forget that night? That was the same night Uncle Zay was laughing so hard that night he was drinking red wine and the wine was coming out of his nose from laughing so hard!" Aaron remembered as they both began to laugh remembering last Christmas being spent at Zay's house last year.
"So who's hosting Christmas this year?" Melanie asked.
"I think you guys are this year. At least your dad is still the best baker among all of the dads." Aaron complimented Farkle's baking abilities.
"Yeah and as long as my mom doesn't procrastinate and wait till the day of to cook, we're good." Melanie told Aaron worried about her mom being lazy. Aaron couldn't help but agree with her as they both were told stories from when Riley and Maya were younger and that, when it came to group work and Riley and Maya were together, Riley pretty much did all of the work. She even told everyone that Maya read 7 pages of a Jane Austen book in three hours while Riley had read a huge portion of the book within that span.
"I'll probably expect my family to come early so our moms can hang out together." Aaron said knowing how his mother's brain worked.
"That's probably be the case, at least we can all spend more time together!" Melanie told him trying to look on the brighter side of things.
"Well I'll probably head to Madison Square Garden with my dad, Uncle Zay and, Anthony so we can all play basketball for a bit." Aaron told Melanie his plans since it was a tradition for the four of them.
"At least you and your dad still get free stuff from Under Armour while Uncle Zay and Anthony get free stuff from Nike!" Melanie said telling Aaron how lucky his father and Zay are to be sponsored athletes for the great brands.
"Oh and it's a beautiful thing Melanie!" Aaron told her as he finished his last spring roll.
After the two ate together the two went back to the bakery, while on the way back, the wind began to pick up in the New York night, the frigid cold air sent a chill down Melanie's spine as she couldn't help but get closer to Aaron and hold onto him to try someway to get warm as she began to shiver. She linked her left arm around Aaron's right arm as he could hear her getting colder as he began to comfort her as he brought her close to him as their bodies were together side by side as he held her closer to him to keep her warm since he was wearing thicker clothing.
"You gonna be ok?" Aaron asked concerned for Melanie.
"When we get to the bakery, can you make me a cup of hot chocolate?" Melanie asked shivering.
"You got it, Mel." Aaron answered her request. The two walked side by side together for a few minutes before finally getting inside a subway to get off at Bleeker Street where the bakery was close by. The two got on and took a seat. Melanie leaned her head on Aaron's shoulder trying to regain some heat in her body from the frigid cold. As she looked around, she noticed a couple in front of her. The couple appeared to be in their late teens or early 20s as Melanie saw them enjoying each other's company as the young man in front of her planted a kiss on his girlfriend. She couldn't help but think what it would be like if her and Aaron were in the same shoes, until she remembered that Aaron does not see her in that light. The pain still stung for her since she has secretly loved him few the past year.
Last year when she was in the 7th grade and Aaron was in the 8th grade, Aaron noticed that two girls were making fun of Melanie for the way she dressed and how she was such a nerd for wearing her Attack on Titan sweater and black leggings. She was picked on for awhile that nobody watches anime anymore so Aaron stepped up to defend her wearing a classic Dragon Ball Z t-shirt featuring two of the most powerful characters on the show: Goku and Vegeta. She vividly remembers Aaron getting in front of her and defending her and telling off the people bullying Melanie. She eventually remembered Aaron hugging her telling her, nobody will hurt her if he's around before he tightened his hold on her.
She then snapped back to the present and tried to look at Aaron who's eyes were asleep as he was waiting for their stop to be called on. As soon as they heard that Bleeker Street was the next stop, Aaron was awakened again, but Melanie decided to keep her attention elsewhere as long as it was not on Aaron or the couple in front of her who have since began to make out in front of them.
Aaron saw the couple and eventually saw Melanie looking away, in his mind, he thought she was asleep after a long day. He gently nudged her to wake her up as the subway was making its final approach to the Bleeker Street Subway Station as he carried Melanie's Hot Topic bags as they got off the subway and out of the station to make a quick walk to the bakery.
As they entered the bakery he noticed something about Chloe he had never seen before, she was wearing an apron that only staff members of Topanga's would wear.
"Hey Chloe!" Aaron greeted her.
"Hey Aaron, hey Melanie! Where were you guys?" Chloe asked him.
"We hung out today, I was a complete jerk to her a few weeks ago, and this is my time to make things right with her.
"Well that's good for you that you are owning up to your mistakes. I'm proud of you Aaron!" Chloe complimented him as Melanie couldn't help but wishing she got more of a deeper conversation with Aaron rather than talking about the family, the bakery and basic generic stuff.
"So I take it you just got hired here?" Aaron asked her as he noticed the black apron on Chloe.
"Yeah! I'll be working here every Tuesday and Thursday!" Chloe told him as he couldn't help but smile at her since the two could spent more time together but also there was more help.
"Who hired you?" Aaron asked as he still kept a big smile across his face as Melanie went over to talk with Natalie.
"Your mom did! She trusts me to work here and because I've been here enough times to know most of the menu by heart." Chloe told him as he was very impressed to know how strong Chloe's memory is.
"Well then, welcome to this crazy family!" Aaron welcomed her as the two shared an embrace. His heart began to beat faster and faster embracing the first girl he ever really liked as his left arm was around her upper back and right hand around her lower back.
"Ahem!" Riley said as she was leaning on the kitchen entrance door as the two separated themselves.
"Oh! Hi mom!" Aaron greeted his mother.
"Hi sweeetie, did you and Melanie have a good time together?" Riley asked.
"Yeah, I'd say we did. How about you Melanie?" Aaron asked Melanie as he observed her hanging out with Natalie.
"What?" Melanie asked who wasn't paying attention.
"You had a good time today?" Aaron asked her again.
"Umm...Yeah I did, thanks for treating me out today Aaron, I really appreciate it." Melanie answered with a small smile across her face.
Aaron knew that look from anywhere, she wasn't completely satisfied with today, he couldn't figure out what else he could do to make things right with her besides going to Hot Topic or talk about stuff they know all too well. He knows that Melanie was always the nerd in the family and was really into video games, anime and, comics. But Aaron was never really into that sort of stuff. He only read a few comics but only from Lucas' childhood especially remembering the time Riley and Lucas told him and his siblings the time that Harper Burgees was assigned as their new English Teacher and gave them a comic book and observed the differences between good and evil. The legendary Batman vs Superman story arc within the DC universe. Besides that, Aaron was never really a reader even though Riley tried to get him to read on multiple occasions. Now, it is now hurting his relationship with Melanie, he began to regret the harsh things he said to her, he began to wish he could turn back time and wished things were solid between them just as they were when they were younger. He is supposed to be the leader of their generation in the family, but now is turning to be the villain depicted by Natalie, Sabrina and worst of all, Melanie.
"Well that's good to hear you two had fun. Chloe, can I see you in the office for a seconds I need you to sign some stuff." Riley told Chloe to make her employment at Topanga's legitimate doing some more paperwork.
"Alright, I'll be right in." Chloe nodded and answered her teacher and her new boss.
Chloe turned to Aaron putting away a rag.
"So, can I come over tomorrow? I wanna practice some stuff before the state tournament." Chloe asked.
"Yeah, sure. What time?" Aaron accepted.
"Well, I'm off tomorrow so we can practice for a couple of hours and maybe play one on one." Chloe proposed as Natalie and Melanie heard what Chloe's proposal for their practice.
"That sounds awesome, Chloe. I'll see you soon!" Aaron told her as she walked to Riley's office as Aaron smiled adoring Chloe's beauty and knowing he can have more time with her.
He sat down with Natalie and Melanie as they scooched away from Aaron. He felt some hostility towards him from the two young women as no words needed to be said to give him a warning that he was not welcomed. He began to walk over to one of the cupboards and got three mugs and began to make the hot chocolate as Melanie requested as he got the hot chocolate powder and added two teaspoons of sugar in each mug and then adding hot water to the mix as the hot chocolate began to take form as the unforgettable smell of the rich chocolate filled his nose as he stirred up the remainder of the powder.
While he took care of the Hot Chocolate, Natalie turned on the TV as the New York Knicks were facing the Brooklyn Nets. The score was already 95-77 in favor of the Knicks, as Zay had the ball in his hands before shooting and making a three point shot facing little resistance making the score 98-77. "How many points does Uncle Zay have?" Aaron asked.
"24 already." Natalie answered.
"How much time left?" Aaron asked as he began to pour a little bit of milk in each mug to finish the Hot Chocolate.
"Nine minutes and three seconds." Natalie answered him again as Aaron couldn't help but feel that this was one of the blowout games at Madison Square Garden where Lucas and Zay were just untouchable.
He finally added some marshmallows onto the mugs before he looked at Melanie who was watching the game with Natalie. "Mel, you want whipped cream on your hot chocolate?" Aaron asked not knowing how Melanie likes her hot chocolate on this night.
"No thanks." Melanie answered as Aaron nodded and was now finished the hot chocolates and brought the three mugs to the table. He began to prepare two more as well, one for his mother and another one, for Chloe. He finished that rather quickly as Chloe and Riley stepped out together.
"Aww, you made us hot chocolate?" Chloe asked seeing Aaron at work.
"Yeah, I figured everyone has had a long day, so why not have some hot coco." Aaron answered as he smiled at her adding marshmallows.
"Thanks Aaron, that's very sweet of you." Chloe appreciated his gesture. Riley and Chloe joined the two young ladies at the booth as Aaron brought the hot chocolate to the table until they heard a knock at the door, it was Xander Ross!
"Hey Xander, how can we help you?" Riley asked greeting the young man.
"Hi Mrs. Friar, is Natalie here?" Xander asked for Natalie as she turned her head towards the front door seeing Xander.
"Yeah, she's here. You want to talk to her?" Riley asked.
"That would be great, Mrs. Friar." Xander thanked her as Riley called over her daughter.
"Hi Xander, what's up?" Natalie greeted Xander with a quick hug.
"Hey Natalie, are you doing anything on December 27?" Xander asked.
"No, I don't think so, why?" Natalie asked.
"Ummm...Well..." Xander struggled to say what was on his mind.
"What's going on Xander?" Natalie grew concerned sensing tension in Xander's facial expressions.
"I was wondering if we could, go out." Xander asked. Natalie was shocked, this was first time a boy asked her out.
"Like on a date?" Natalie asked rubbing her left arm feeling goosebumps.
"Yeah!" Xander said with a smile on his face.
"Yes, I would love to go out with you Xander." Natalie accepted smiling from ear to ear.
"Hey Xander, can we talk?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah, sure." Xander answered as the two went outside as she closed the door.
Natalie began to walk back to the booth and struggled to contain her excitement.
"What was that about, honey?" Riley asked her.
"Xander Ross asked me out on a date!" Natalie said with sheer excitement.
"What?!" Melanie and Aaron exclaimed together.
"Yeah! We're gonna go out on the 27th!" Natalie told everyone.
"Ouuu! Wait till dad hears about this!" Aaron smirked.
"Oh yeah! Natalie, your father and I would like to talk to you about this, tomorrow!" Riley told her daughter as the game went to a commercial break. Chloe re-entered the bakery but Xander has left.
"Is everything ok Chloe?" Natalie asked noticing that Xander was gone.
"Yeah, everything is ok. I told Xander not to screw up." Chloe answered being protective of Natalie since she grew to appreciate Natalie like the little sister she never had. They watched the rest of the game together until the final buzzer sounded at Madison Square Garden, the final score was 118-98. The New York Knicks win as Zay lead all scorers with 29 points and Lucas had 26 points. Riley locked up the bakery as she also turned off the lights before leaving through the back door as Sarah came to pick up Chloe. Chloe hugged Aaron as the two said their goodbyes as Riley drove Melanie home before going home.
Riley and the others watched as Melanie went up to her apartment before Riley drove off and went back to their home. Lucas was not home yet to nobody's surprise, Troy however was up playing video games.
"Troy, honey. Did you have dinner yet?' Riley asked her yougnest son.
"Yeah, I went over to Pizza Hut with Anthony and John earlier." Troy answered.
"Was Aunt Vanessa ok with it?" She asked.
"Yeah, she was mom! John paid for us." Troy answered swearing to her the truth.
"Alright, did you do your homework?" Riley asked as she got her lesson planner out and a black pen.
"Ya, I'll leave it out." Troy said as he finally reached as his opponent's team called a timeout on NBA 2K36.
"Good, after that game, get ready for bed." Riley told him as Aaron prepared for tomorrow with Troy behind him.
He got his socks and water bottles ready along with team practice uniform ready for tomorrow as he heard a knock on his door, he turned around to see that it was Natalie.
"What do you want, Nat?" Aaron sighed not wanting a confrontation with his sister this time.
"You sure are a playboy you know that?" Natalie said wanting to start an argument with her brother.
"Natalie, I don't have time for this!" Aaron sighed again as he brought back his focus to packing.
"How could you do that to Melanie?" Natalie said becoming more frustrated with him and entering his room.
"Do what?" Aaron raised his voice.
"Wow! You are so dumb you know that?" Natalie mocked Aaron as Riley entered the room.
"Guys, stop it! It's getting late and I want you guys in bed soon!" Riley told her children not enjoying the sight of them fighting.
"Mom, can you tell Aaron to stop being a fuckboy?!" Natalie asked her mom raising her voice and giving Aaron a merciless look.
"LANGUAGE!" Riley responded about no cursing in the house.
"Well, tell Aaron to stop with playing with Melanie's and Chloe's emotions!" Natalie responded throwing her arms in the air before dropping back down.
"Nat, I don't know what's going on with you guys, but this is gonna have to be something you must all take care of together, I cannot get involved in this. You're 13 and Aaron, you're 14, it's time you start dealing with these conflicts yourselves. Emotions can do very powerful things to people and sometimes, emotions make us do things we normally wouldn't, like cursing!" Riley lectured as she turned to his daughter.
"And having unprotected sex!" Natalie nagged her brother even more as he remembered when he and Joanna Meyer had sex at a house party.
"Fuck off!" Aaron told his sister frustrated by her nagging he flipped her the bird.
"Aaron?!" Riley exclaimed.
"Sorry, mom!" Aaron apologized to his mother.
"Good, now Natalie, we're gonna have the talk tomorrow. Dad is gonna be home late again. Apparently a player's only meeting is being held." Riley told her daughter.
"Ok, have a good night mom, later playboy!" Natalie said before leaving the room and insulting Aaron. Aaron scoffed at her leaving his room. He is in denial of playing with Chloe's and Melanie's emotions. He couldn't see himself as a playboy, he may have heard stories of the love triangle between his parents and his Aunt Maya when they were his age, but he vowed to never play with women's emotions already putting together in his mind the damage it could have.
He wondered to himself how Melanie was holding herself, she seemed to be a little upset. But he wondered what she was upset about. He knew he would get the answer with time and patience, but tonight was not the night.
Author's Note: Well, glad to see Aaron and Melanie become cool again...NOT! Something is clearly bothering Melanie after they buried the hatchet "allegedly" So we will see how this plays out in the future. I will do my best to post another chapter before the new year since I will be away on vacation for the first time in YEARS! Work life does things to you people! Next time on Like Father, Like Son: Aaron and Chloe practice together after their teams practice. Also, Riley's plan is put into action to help Sarah get a husband. Will she succeed? Or will she met by stiff opposition by Maya and Vanessa? Find out next time on Like Father, Like Son. Please review this chapter also give that follow and fav button a good click and I will see you guys HOPEFULLY soon before I leave for the airport. I will see you guys next chapter! I want to wish you all a Happy New Year in case I am unsuccessful in updating and I hope 2017 is joyful and prosperous to you all! :)
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