Chapter 2
[:Riley:]
The bell rang and I sprinted out. I didn't know where I was going and I bumped into something muscular.
"Oh my god, I'm so sor-" I started to apologize until I looked up. Fear was written across my face and I was staring blankly at the person in front me. It was my ex boyfriend Lucas Friar. The one who cheated on me with my best friend. I still love him but he's dating her now.
"No, my fault. I should of looked where I was going." He told me, still staring at me. I couldn't help but feel tears prickling my eyes. I took a breath and nodded walking away. I heard running behind me.
"Wait Riles-" I froze where I was. It's been a long time since I heard him say that. Why is he making an effort now? He had a year! The whole freaking year. But, I can't stay mad at him. I forgive them a long time ago. But also, I still can't help betrayed.
"Yeah?" I curiously asked, still fazed. My voice was so quiet.
"C-can we meet up at Topanga's for coffee? I need to talk to you." My eyebrow furrowed together.
"You want to talk to me, after this whole year of what happened?" I asked trying to get what he is saying. He nodded. I had a huge argument in my head.
"Please. Hear me out." Lucas pleaded. I looked over his shoulder. I saw Billy, Charlie, and Liam laughing. The idiotic jocks. Did I forget to mention Lucas too?
"Is this some sort of prank?" I asked, getting angry.
"No seriously. I swear." Lucas retorted. I sighed.
"Okay fine-" he sighed in relief. "But, I work as manager at Topanga's so I'll just make you coffee and you talk while I work."
"But, doesn't your mom work there?" He asked. I looked down.
"I'll see you after school." I said, standing up straighter walking to my next class.
I picked up Auggie an hour after my school ended. It was a pretty normal day. Except for the Lucas thing. I went back to the apartment, threw my stuff. I walked with Auggie to the cafe. Auggie usually just sits and plays on tablet waiting until I get off my shift. I walked In and started putting my apron on. I was now working.
An hour later, the store opened revealing Lucas. He walked towards me with a small smile.
"Can you take a break on your shift?" He asked. I nodded and told Alisha one of my employees to cover for me. We walked in a near by booth and sat down. There was a couple of minutes of silence.
"Do you want anything?" I asked. He shook his head no.
"Look Riley, I need to explain what really happened." He started. I encouraged him to go on. "That day when you heard that stuff. Maya and I were blackmailed by Missy. Missy told us if we didn't be friends with her or make us be cruel to you. She would expose my secret and Maya's secret."
"So this whole thing is about you guys being selfish?" I asked him angrily.
"What? No! This secret was about you! This could ruin you." I was taken back.
"What is this secret?" I asked him. He started telling me. I gasped in shock. I felt tears fogging my vision. How could I not know this? Who did this to me?
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I didn't know how to. You would blame yourself about this." Well there is another thing to cut about.
"Riley, how are you? I missed you so much. I'm really sorry." He asked quietly.
"I missed you too and it's ok. Also, I-I'm ok. I could be better." Trying to crack a joke. He didn't laugh.
"What do you mean?" He asked confused.
"I should really get back to work." I said and stood up.
"No Riley, you are telling me now!" He commanded.
"Lucas I'm ok."
"Tell me!"
"I'm fine!"
"Riley-"
"Okay fine." I took a deep breath. I rolled up my sleeves. He stared at them in horror.
"Also, I have depression. I have a panic disorder and I'm suicidal." I told him. He looked at me. "If you want to leave, leave. I already got left. I'm the only guardian of Auggie. My parents are alcoholics and are in marriage and alcohol rehab for a year and a half." I left the anorexic and bullimic out because I know he"ll force to me out.
"Riley, I'm never leaving you. I'm not losing you ever again." He said.
"Lucas, this is probably too much for you. You are the only one who knows about my disorders. You can't tell anyone. No one can know. Hell, not even Auggie knows." I told him, in a serious tone.
"I promise I won't."
"Good. I really want you back in my life again but I know you were trying to protect me, but I can't trust you completely after what happened. Why come clean now?" I asked.
"I understand. And, Missy is moving to Europe. So, there is no harm to all of us since she isn't here anymore." He said.
"Seriously? What about Maya?" I asked.
"Maya, she's changed a lot. She lost her mom and you. We broke up months ago because we didn't have the spark anymore. Missy forced us to date each other. At first, I really did have feelings for her but it didn't felt right after 7 months" He explained. What did he mean change? What's going on?
"What do you mean she changed?" I asked him, fearing the worst.
"She fell into the bad crowd. But, Maya was never faking her cruelness to you. I was. Maya told me she always hated you for having the perfect life. But, I can tell you don't have anymore." Tears slowly dripped down. "Hey, don't cry." But I was. I don't understand how my best friend could be so hateful towards me when all I had is return kindness. Tonight I will be cutting seven times probably more because of all the pain I'm having.
"Lucas, can you come over? I really need to end my shift early. I'll be right back." I told him, cleaning my tears. I walked into the kitchen and told Alisha to lock up when closed because I'm leaving early. She said okay. I walked back and saw Lucas standing up. I took off my apron and got my bag.
We were at my apartment, with Auggie.
"Bubba, go to your room and do your homework." I commander gently.
"Okay. What are we having for dinner tonight?" He asked me curiously.
"Spaghetti and meatballs. You won't get any of you don't do your homework." I teased. He ran to his room. I chuckled an sat down on the couch.
"You never told me where your mom and dad is." I looked down. I knew Lucas was going to ask me that. "Is everything okay?"
"My parents are alcoholics and they are at marriage rehab, fixing their relationship." I told him.
"Oh my god. I'm so sorry. They didn't-" He started by I cut him off, knowing what he was going to say.
"No they don't abuse us." I finished for him. He nodded in understanding. "Do you want to stay for dinner?" I don't know why I forgived him so easily. I know I still love him, but does he still like me. Like, he did date Maya. There is more to the story than you think. Even though they just called me words. They did worse, but they don't know that because they were drunk.
"I would love to." He said, giving his famous Lucas smile that made my knees go weak.
I put the last plate on the table.
"Guys, come down. Dinner is ready!" I called Auggie and Lucas. Lucas was playing with Auggie while I was busy. I heard footsteps coming in the kitchen.
"That was so cool how we build that lego city!" Auggie awed in ectasy still hyped from playing with Lucas. I smiled. Auggie is becoming more happy again. I can tell.
"I'm so glad you had fun Augs." Lucas ruffled his hair, smirking. They stare at the food and started digging in. I just sat there looking at them smiling. Lucas looked at me.
"Why aren't you eating?" He asked. I froze in my spot. Auggie please don't say anything.
"She never eats." Auggie told him. Lucas eyebrows furrowed and he looked at me. He stood up and scooped some spaghetti and suace and meatballs together. He put it into a bowl and placed it right in front me.
"Eat!" He demanded. I looked at him in horror. I can't eat. I'm too fat.
"I-I cant!" I whispiered, stuttering. He sat right beside of me.
"Riley, you need to eat. Are you anorexic or bullimic?" He asked. I froze. He'll know that I am lying to him.
"Both." I said quietly. He crossed his arms. I know he wasn't mad at me. Maybe irritated, worried?
"Riley, eat. And I don't want to see you in the bathroom after dinner." He knows his stuff doesn't he? I slowly ate, feeling the warm sensation of sauce and noodles going down my throat. I only took five bites but I couldn't do it.
"I'm done!" I said and ran out of the kitchen and into my room. I could hear him following me. I decided to throw up outside, so I escaped from the bay window. I was about shove two fingers into my throat until I felt a strong hand wrapped around mine.
"Riley, please." He pleaded, worried. "This isn't healthy." He englufed me in a hug and that is when the strings I have been holding, broke. I was now sobbing on the ground with Lucas calming me down.
Hey guys so there is chapter 2. I really wanted to post this earlier because I was finished with this for a couple of days. What was the sercret that jeopardized their friendship and relationship? You'll find out through out the story. Why does Maya hate Riley? There is more to the story than hating Riley for a perfect life. Catch it next wednesday.
-JACKIE
