Chapter 3
[:Lucas:]
I can't believe this happened to Riley and it just breaks my heart that I was part of her pain. If Missy never said anything, we could of have still been friends and dating. I still don't even know how Missy knew about the secret. I don't understand. I stared at the sleeping Riley, who had tear stains marked on her face. It scared me how I had to see her purge. She sobbed in my arms while I was rocking her in my arms. I was trying to hold back my tears as I just saw her literally crumble. I felt hot tears flowing down. I bit my tongue to hold back a sob. I gently placed her head on the couch and walked out of the apartment just to get some air. I say by a near by bench and started sobbing, not caring that I was loud. I felt someone touch my shoulder. I looked up and saw a dark skinned woman with a hat on. It was crazy hat woman aka Evelyn.
"What's a matter Hun?" She asked concern written all over her face. That's when I began to explain what happened.
"Oh sweetie pie. It's gonna be okay. All you need to do is give Riley all the moral support she needs." She told me.
"Thanks Evelyn. It means a lot." I said and waved goodbye as I walked back I to Riley's apartment. I saw Auggie standing over Riley, tears streaming down. He looked up and saw my presence in the room. He glared at me and ran to his room. I chased after him. He closed the door and I tried to get in but it was locked.
"Augs, let me in. Please!" I begged.
"You are the one who caused her pain you asshole." He said. He was right. I was the one who caused her pain.
"I'll explain everything if you open the door." I told him. I could hear his footsteps. He opened the door.
"How could you? How could you do that to my sister?" He screamed.
"Auggie, I'm sorry!" I exclaimed and began to explain what happened.
"Why-" We heard the door slam.
"Riley, wake up!" I heard a voice whisper. Who the hell is here? And how did they get in here.
"What are you doing here? You aren't supposed to come until Saturday!" Riley asked the mystery man.
"I know, but I got off work early so I decided to come here. Wait, have you been crying?" The guy asked. Who is he? I could hear a thick silence in the air.
"Riley, what's going on?" The guy asked, concern in his voice. Riley said something inaudible to hear.
"He's here. In the house!" He screamed. I could hear the footsteps coming towards Auggie's room. He made an appearance in the hallway. It was Riley's uncle, Josh.
"You! Get your filthy dick out of this house! How could you come in here and take advantage of my niece?" He screamed at me.
"Uncle Josh, stop!" Riley cried out."
"No Riley, he hurt you. And you fucking let him back into your life! He caused you years worth of misery. And now, you forgave him." He shouted. Riley looked down and I saw Auggie scared to life.
"Josh, we shouldn't do this here in front of Auggie. Let's go outside. You can hit me, kick me. Whatever. I deserve it." I said calmly. He glared at me.
"Auggie, go to your room." Josh said. Auggie did what he was told.
"No, you hurt Riley! Do you think I'm going to let you back in her life so you can destroy her again?" He asked angry.
"Josh, I already feel so bad that I let her go. But, you need to let me explain why I did this. I did this to protect Riley." I felt a huge smack on my nose. He punched me.
"Josh!" Riley exclaimed. I felt blood dripping down my nose.
"It's okay Riley. I deserve it." I could hear mumbling 'yeah you kinda do' now I'm confused.
"Protecting her?" He laughed humorlessly. "Protecting her my ass! You weren't protecting her! You were protecting yourself. How about this. I don't tear you down to pieces, but you stay away from Riley. I don't want you near her, I don't want you to look at her eyes, and I don't want you even in the same room with her. Got it?" I looked at Riley.
"Maybe it is for the best." She said.
"Riley-" I trailed off, I could hear my heart breaking.
"You did hurt me after all. I lost my best friend because of you. I lost myself because of you. I thought I could forgive you but I can't. After, the misery you put me through. No way in hell can I ever forgive you for the fucking shit you make me have to go through!" I was paralyzed in shock. The girl I'm still in love with, now will never forgive me. I don't know how I can live with myself.
"Then, I'll leave." I said.
"That's a good idea. Now get out." Josh demanded. I left quickly, tears streaming down my face. I will get Riley to fall in love with me again. She has to forgive me. She just has to.
I woke up in my bed, not feeling the day at all. The events that happened yesterday. I lost her again. I started to get ready and drove to school. I don't think I could avoid Riley but I have to. If it's what makes Riley happy. I will wait for her, as long as it takes. I went to my locker and got the books I need for my first period class, which was History with Mr. Dale. I actually did miss Mr. Matthews, but he's an alcoholic. I can't believe Riley's parents would be those people too. They were so perfect. I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"Yo, Luke. What's up with you?" Bully, my current best friend asked. I sighed. "Bro, what's with you. You haven't seen like yourself and you ditched the guys and I when we asked you to come over and watch the play offs with us."
"I was at Riley's." I told him.
"Riley? As in Riley Matthews, the bright quirky girl who you guys had an unofficial thing going." He chuckled. "Man, that never changed."
"Well it did. She isn't so quirky or happy anymore. And, she changed. And she doesn't want to be apart of my life anymore." Bully sighed.
"Damn, that's harsh dude."
"Whatever, let's just get to class." I said. We walked in Mr. Dale's history room.
"The Civil War!" Dale exclaimed.
"The Civil Bore." Maya exclaimed. Oh no, not again.
"Thank you mini market of of the state." He said. Deja vĂ¹. That is scaring me.
"How much do you make Mr. Dale?" Maya teased. He stared at her.
"The Civil War, anyone?" He asked. Farkle raised his hand.
"A war that was fought between a country with one another." Farkle said.
"Nerd alert!" Billy exclaimed.
"Billy, cut it out!" I exclaimed. Everyone stared at me in pure shock. I looked over and saw Riley looked at me in surprise.
"Lucas, what's your problem. Why are defending a loser like him?" Farkle will always be my best friend even though he hates me. I got up, and shoved Billy on the wall.
"Talk about him like that again, and your body isn't the only thing that will be shoved up a wall!" I said in a dark voice. Billy looked at me in pure fear.
"Lucas, stop!" A calming voice exclaimed. I looked over and saw Riley with pleading eyes. I let Billy go and went back to my seat. Farkle looked at me.
"Thanks for standing up for me Lucas." Farkle thanked me.
"No problem. Even though you hate me. You'll always be my best friend." He smiled at me and Mr. Dale went back to his lesson.
So there you have it chapter 3. I'm so sorry for not updating. It's been so hectic. I was in California during winter break so I didn't want to have to worry about updating so I skipped that week. Then the next week, I got really sick so I couldn't update. Then, I was really busy with school and I was studying for finals and still am. I promise I will be on time. Finals are this Thursday and Friday so next Wednesday I can post. I'm probably going to start the chapter 4 on Friday night because I also have a three day weekend next week yay. Also, happy 2016. Hope you guys had a good new year. I'm so late but whatever. Jackie signing out.
