"Riley he wants nothing to do with me.. I'm sorry sugar" Zay says
The one person I thought would be able to reach him. And it failed...
I rest my head down on the table as I try to control myself. The aching of my heart was getting to me. I can feel my bottom lip trembling as my sobs try to escape. I soon felt a presence near me
"Riley? Are you okay" he says
I felt his hand touch my shoulder I lift my head up to met his gaze.
"Like you care! You just wanna get in my pants" I say as I lay my head back down
"That was before it's not anymore. Since that yelling you gave me I understood. Riley please tell me what's wrong"
"My life was ripped out of me!" I say looking at him. As I felt a tear run down my cheek
He quickly sits next to me as he scooped me into his arms. I try to move but he tightens his hold and a sense of Security come over my body. As I broke down in tears
"You don't have to explain. You don't have to say a word and I won't ask. Just let it out. I'll be right here when you feel ready. I'll always be here." He say as he runs his fingers throw my hair
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The elevator doors seem to open slowly as it reached my floor. My body was still numb from the in counter. My mind was racing to come up with an explanation as to why now. Why after so many year? I walk in to the apartment as I rest my back on the door. As I see Charlie walk down the stairs
"Oh hey sweetie! So I was thinking for dinner we could order take out. Do you wha-" Charlie stops talking as he looks at me
He rushes to me as he takes my face in his hands "Riley! What's wrong?"
I don't speak. My mind is screaming with words but my mouth can't seems to move.
"Riley! Baby! Look at me, what's the matter!" He says as he moves my face to his eyes. I stare into his dark greens eyes. Those eyes that bring peace into my life. I take in all his features, his jaw line,. The shape of his lips and eyes. The warmth of his touch. I can't let this change.
"Promises me nothing will change" I say as i place my hands on his cheeks
"Riley what-"
"Promise me! Promises me that nothing is going to change. That will be happy! That it will only be you, me and Hope. Promise me that you won't leave!" I yell as the tears start and I sink to the floor
Charlie quickly scoops me in his arms as he carries me to the couch. I hold on to him as his my peace, my stability.
"Riley. I promised to always be here the day I first saw you cry. I promised to be by you and Hope the day I gave you that ring. Riley I'm not going to leave" he says kissing my head
I snugging closer to him. Feeling the rhythm of his chest. The warmth he gives me. It isn't as strong as Lucas but it's a warmth that allows peace to be in me.
"Riley. You need to tell me what's going on" He says releasing me from his embrace. I close my eyes as I take a breath.
"His back" I whisper
"Who's back? Who are you taking about" he says taking my hands in his
"Hope's father is back" I say as I bite my lip
I see his body tense up as his eyes widen. He quickly releases my hands as he stands up. Please don't leave. His fist start to turn white as he clenches them. His breathing speeds up as he paces
"Charlie..." I whisper
He turns back to look at me "what happened? What did he do to you" he hisses
"Nothing Charlie." I say looking down
"Riley what did he do to you!" he growls
"He said he wanted us back! He said he was sorry! He said I broke my promises! He said he was sorry! Why Charlie?! Why is he back? I don't won't the pain to come back?! I don't want Hope to feel lost!" I yell as I sobs
His body softens as he rushes towards me
"That pain will never come back Riley. I promise you that. I'm here for both of you. I promise you that"
I felt my heart as easy with his words but then my heart ached not wanting to remember
"I know you don't like to talk about. I know I've never pushed, but I need to know who Hope's father is. " he says
"Charlie I-I..."
"Riley.. It's okay. You can tell me. I need to know who he is. So I can keep him away from both of you. If that's what you would like to happen."
I run my hand through his dark brown hair as I slide it down to his cheeks. I stare at his green eyes . The boy who took us in. Who stayed up all night when I couldn't sleep. The boy that would be by my side. It's time Riley.He deserves to know
I breathe in as I take his hands "okay. I'll tell you Charlie. To start off his name is ..."
Alright guys I have to admit that this isn't the best chapter. I had the idea in my head but I couldn't quite write it out. So hopefully you guys somewhat like it.
