My heart break as I watch Charlie make his way upstairs. The confusion and hurt on his face. I shut my eyes as the tears roll down change is happening why why.
"Riley.."
I turn to see Lucas looking at me with pleading eyes. I have angry but pain for him. I turn to look at my dad as he gives me a reassuring smile
"Go honey. You need this, let it go" he says as he motions for us to go outside
We make it outside as the silence takes over us. We stand there looking at each other. Neither of us knowing what to say. The pain we both have and the change we face.
He turns as he begins to speak "why didn't you tell me?"
"I told you everything you needed to know" I says trying to control my emotions
"I needed to know about my daughter! Why didn't you at least tell me her name!? How she was!?" He yells as he turns to face me
Angry boils in me as he words hit me
"maybe because you left her 5 years ago! Maybe because you come back out of nowhere! Maybe because you don't deserve to know!" I yell as I felt my heart ache
"I spent almost two months with her! She calls me uncle! Do you know how much that hurts now! Riley she's my daughter! Riley we created her! She's both of ours "he yells as I see the tears roll down his face
"then why didn't you stay! Why did you leave both of us! Lucas you left both of us! She didn't have you in her life!" I yell as I get closer to him
"So you decided to get her a new dad!? What is wrong with you!" He yells as He points to the house
"don't you dare put this on me! Don't you dare try to make it as if I did this! This is all your fault! I called you! Everyone called you the day she was born! I even called you on her first birthday! You! Lucas did this! You!" I sob as I push him and hit his chest the tears rolling down my face as my body weakness
He takes a hold of both my wrist "Riley I'm sooo sorry for what I did! I was 18! I was scared and Texas gave me an out! You have no idea how much I hated myself! I couldn't come back because I was ashamed! Riley every dam day I hurt! I couldn't face you or her but now.. Now we can fix it"
"Lucas.. It's not easy.. I can't just tell her who you are" I say as I look at him
"Riley.. Please..." He says as he rest his forehead head on mine holding my face in his hand
"Lucas." I whisper as I look into his eyes. Those eyes that will forever make my heart beat
"I'm her dad Riley. Let me be her dad" he says as his voice cracks
"She thinks Charlie is her dad." I whisper
He lets go of me as he turns away and runs his hands through his hair
"But his not! I don't care how much of a friend he is. He is not her dad I am. I am Hope's father she has my blood she's part of me!" He sobs pointing to himself
"Don't you think I know that? Every day I see her she reminds me of you! Her eyes, the shape of her face the little things she does and the way she acts. She's strong like you but gentle." I yell as I make him look at me
"Then let us be a family!" He say as he takes a hold of my waist
"That can't happen" I say as I look away from him. I can't face him if I do I'll lose my self-control
He grabs my face and makes me look at me "yes it can Riley. I know I screwed up bad but I know there is still a part of you deep down that loves me as much as I love you. Because I never stop loving you Riley. I regret the day I left but I'm back now. I'll be a better man. I came back for both of you and I'm not going anywhere without either of you"
His face is inches away I can feel the heat from his mouth. I can feel the heat between us as are body's get closer but I can't I can't do this to Charlie.
I turn away from him "just for now let it be Lucas. Just for this one days that left let us have the life we have. Especially Hope let her remember how life was before we reveal all of this"
"On Monday the fights begins Riley. I'm not letting either of you go." He says as he places a kiss on my cheek and walks away
My body freezes as his lips leave my skin. I close my eyes as the flashbacks starts
I just can't I'm sorry" he says as he kisses my cheek and rushes out my window
A second it took me just a second that felt like years as my body learns to function again.
I quickly rush out of my room. Ignoring the questions from my parents. I reach the elevator as I bang the door for not being fast enough. I rush to the stairs as I race to the bottom.
I reach the entrance of the apartment as I watch him get into the cab.
"Lucas wait! Please don't do this! Lucas! Come back!" I yell with all my strength as I hit the window of the cab
I fall to my knees as I watch the cab drive away. The person that I love leaving me. My heart breaks as I sob holding my stomach. I then feel a hand on my shoulder
"Honey come here"
I realize that I'm on my knees next to the sidewalk as I watch him drive away.
"Come back!" I whisper as I felt myself reliving the memory
"Honey its okay"
I turn to see my mom holding her hand out for me
"Mom.. His gone.. Why? Why does it feel like that day!? What can't I just let it go" I sob as I hug her
"Honey, his always going to be part of you. Not only because of your story but for that beautiful little girl you two created." She says as she hold me tighter
"Mom I don't know how to handle this?! How do I tell Hope!?" I say
"Tell her your story Riley. Let her know the story of you two because yes it had a bad ending but it had beautiful moments. Moments that lead you to Hope." She says as she takes me hand
"Don't get me wrong I'm angry at Lucas for what he did but his back Riley and you can't change that. Hope will understand her parents are two of the smartest kids I know. "she says
"I'm scared mom." I whisper as I look at her
" I know sweetie, but I will always be here for you. Also don't worry this time I won't let Lucas leave alive if he hurts both of you." She says as she smiles and hugs me
"Now let's get you clean up and make my granddaughter's party great" she smiles as she leads me to the house
-party-
I walk outside with a clean and bright face but fear and confusion clouding my mind. I watch as my dad brings out Hope's beauty and the beast theme cake. I watch her eyes light up as she stand behind the table.
"Daddy daddy! Look it's a belle cake!" She yells as she points at the cake
I watch as Charlie makes his way to her. I see a huge smile on his face as he picks her up. He holds her tighter as if his going to lose her. I can see the sadness in his eyes as he releases her.
"An awesome cake for an awesome girl!" He says as he places her in the chair so she can reach
I make my way to them as I place my hand in his shoulder. I need to know his okay that we are okay. "Charlie I-"
"Not now Riley, we will talk later. Let me enjoy this moment okay" he says as he quickly kisses my cheek
I watch as everyone gathers around the table. The clapping and singing start and the candles are lit one by one. I smile as I watch my little girl face light up with a huge smile as the candles light up. I see Charlie place a kiss on her head as he hold her close
"Make a wish baby" he says
She blows out her candles and cheers and claps are heard all around. I breathe out as I watch her. I'm so sorry baby. I'm sorry that everything you know is going to change. I'll fix it baby I promise I'll make it all better. One days of peace just one days is left before its time.
That is the end of Hope's birthday! How did you guys like it?
Alright I apologize if this chapter Is kind of lame. :/ I had a great idea in my head but it just wasn't coming out right so it's an ehh chapter. Also for taking forever to update but for taking so long I WILL…
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