Chapter 23

He has never been so scared in his whole life. How was one supposed to face the one that he loves after he unintentionally cheated on her? After the confrontation with Maia, Riker couldn't get out of the hotel fast enough. He was just driving around town trying to find a way that would possibility keep Laura from leaving him.

Riker sighed.

He couldn't find one. And as tempting as it was to keep the whole mess from her. Riker couldn't do it. There was no way he would be able to lie to her about something like that.

Not to mention what Maia would do. Riker had no doubt that she would have no issue telling Laura about their night together.

Riker still couldn't believe that it happened. How could he be so stupid? He should have known something was up with that tea. But Riker would like to know were Maia knew where they were going to be? No one knew about his plans other than Garron, but he wouldn't betray Riker like that. Wouldn't he?

Riker sighed. He finally made his way into the familiar apartment building. In less than 24 hours he managed to go from being so happy to being so miserable.

Here goes nothing. He really is praying that Laura would find it in her heart to understand that if he was in his right mind that this would never would have happened. That hurting her was the last thing that he ever wanted to do. That she was the only one that he wants to be with in that way. That something was wrong with him to cause him to cheat on her. Riker really hoped that she would be willing to fix their relationship and not give up on it.

As he was about to make his way to the door, he noticed Rocky and Ross were on the porch. They both saw him and both jumped up.

" Were the hell have you been! We have all been worried, Laura has been up all night upset that something had happened to you." Rocky said

" Yeah it is not like you not to call. So where were you?" Ross asked.

" Look, I need to talk to Laura first. But I need you guys to do me a favor. I need you guys to look out for her okay? No matter what happens with me and her, I need you guys to watch out for her okay?" Riker said.

That got both Ross and Rocky worried. Something must have happened to make Riker act like this.

" Seriously bro, what happened?" Rocky asked.

" I said I need to talk to Laura first, okay but please promise me that."

" We promise." Both Rocky and Ross said. Riker nodded his thanks and made his way inside. It felt weird to be here after everything that happened. It was quiet, too quiet actually. Riker felt the bile rising up in his throat. He looked around for any signs of Laura and she wasn't in any of the front rooms.

That left their room. He opened the door and that was when he saw her. The sight of her brought tears to his eyes. Could this really be it for their relationship? Would she even give him a chance to repair the damage?

" It's about time you showed up."

Riker was brought out of his thoughts by the sound of her voice.

" Laura…"

" Don't…Just don't."

Riker was getting worried. He could only hope she would give him a chance to explain. Riker made a move to get close to her when she stopped him.

" Don't come near me."

" I know you are mad Laura and you have every right to be. But I can explain."

Laura laughed. " I bet you can." She finally turned around and Riker could see her blood shot eyes. Yeah he could totally throw up right now.

" Laura.."

" Didn't I tell you to shut up!" Laura said this time a little louder.

Riker was silent.

" I know where you were last night. Or shall I say with."

Riker's stomach dropped.

" Your new girlfriend called me and told me the fantastic news."

Riker could feel his whole body wanting to give out. He grabbed onto the desk chair before he could fall to his knees.

" Laura…"

" She was just so excited to tell me the news it made me sick."

" Listen…"

" At first I didn't believe her. After all that she pulled with Rocky and Ross, that bitch was a proven liar. But then she showed me proof."

" Oh God.." Riker muttered. His heart was beating so loud that he was surprised that she couldn't hear it.

" My sentiments exactly. That is when I couldn't hide from the truth any longer." Laura's voice was stoic.

" Baby please let me explain please…"

Laura laughed again.

" What is there to explain? You decided that obviously you were tired of this relationship and decided to have sex with the next bitch that would do."

" No, that is not the case. I was tricked into Laura, You know I love you." Riker said as he made his way to her. Bending down in front of her, he grabbed her hands and looked at her. Both of them crying at this point.

" I love you, and only you. You know that. I didn't know what I was doing last night. Laura she drugged me into sleeping with her."

" Drugging you?"

" Yes, somehow she found out were we were going to have dinner and she arrived and managed to put something into my drink."

Laura laughed. " You know this sounds like a really horrible and overdone plot on a tv show right?"

" I know but it is the truth. I don't even remember it." Riker cried.

" Well it happened."

" I know and I wish to God I could take it back. I would do anything to. Baby you are the one I want. You have to understand that this is all Maia's fault." Riker said pleading.

" Oh I know Maia is a bitch and more than likely she did something. But you forget that you sexed her up and from I understand more than once. From what I saw you were having a good old time."

" Saw.." Riker asked.

" You know that proof I said she had? Turns out your new lover filmed you guys in all the glorious detail."

" No…" Riker whimpered.

Laura nodded. He throat was on fire from the tears that were flowing. She felt like she was drowning and she didn't know how to stay afloat.

" Congratulations Riker, you are the latest celebrity to have a sex tape. You should really feel so proud."

Riker could feel the sobs coming on. He put his head in her lap and just wept. He didn't care that he was loud, he didn't care if this was making him less of a man. His entire world was crumbling right in front of him.

The sight of Riker sobbing like a child nearly broke her resolve. She kept petting his hair while he wept. How could this all have happened? It was just hours ago that they were so very happy. And now this? As much as Laura wanted to believe him, he still managed to make love with someone that wasn't her. How was she supposed to get passed that? Why does she have to be the one to try and get over it. This was not how it was suppose to end for them. Not like this.

They weren't even suppose to end. Laura foolishly believed that she had found her husband. The father of her children. She had thought that Riker and her would grow old together to enjoy their past and future together.

But how could that happen now when he gave himself to another woman. No matter how evil and skanky that one is. It still happened. And Laura would be a fool to not realize that it changed things.

" Riker…"

Riker looked up at Laura and the sight of his tear stained face nearly broke her.

" I am going to go out for a while. While I am out, I need you to pack your things and get out. You can leave your key with either Rocky or Ross. But I want you gone by the time I get back."

Riker started to shake again. This was his worst nightmare coming to life.

" Laura.." he managed to wrangle out from all the pain.

" And if you couldn't tell by now. We are done this relationship is over. You cheated on me, and I won't tolerate any kind of cheating in any relationship."

" Laura I didn't want to! I was out of mind. I didn't even know where I was." Riker begged.

Laura shook her head. "Doesn't matter. You still cheated on me, and I won't accept that. Now let me go and I will give you plenty of time to get your things."

" No."

" What do you mean no?" Laura asked appalled. Did he really think that she didn't mean what she said?

" That is what I said. I am not going to give up on us. I am not going to give up on this relationship. I know you are hurt and I wish that wasn't the case. But Laura I thought I was making love to you. I was drugged out of my mind and she said she was you. I thought I was with you, I didn't know I was being unfaithful at the time. I will agree to some time apart but I am not going to move out and let you end us. We can go to therapy, we can work this out."

" I don't want to work this out. You do not get to have sex with someone else and still expect me to still be here for you. I am not going to be made a fool of. You will pack your crap and get the hell out of my apartment as the last time I checked my name was on the lease and not yours. Now if you will excuse me I am going to go now. Like I said I expect you to be gone when I get back. And if I wasn't clear enough this is the last time I ever want to see your lying cheating face ever again. You can pretend that you never meet me. Because that is exactly what I am going to do. Now if you excuse me." Laura said as she pushed Riker off her and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

Leaving a very heartbroken and devastated Riker in her wake.

It was over. It really was all over and Riker was afraid there was nothing that could be done to have it fixed.

It didn't take long for the news to be heard. Everyone was shocked and disappointed. Raini and Rydel were trying to get a hold of Laura but she had her phone off. Ross, Rocky were pissed. Once again that bitch Maia had to come around and ruin things.

Ross had an idea.

" I will be right back, tell Riker I will see what I can do to fix this."

Rocky rolled his eyes. " The damage has been done. He slept with her and Laura knows about it. The best thing is to let them deal with it. Everyone knows Riker and Laura love each other too much to be done forever. We just need to give Laura some time to come to terms with this. And honestly if she chooses not to forgive him that is her right too."

" I know that, but I feel like I need to do something. I am the one who brought that bitch into our lives and look at all that she has done."

" I know but it isn't like you knew that she was insane when you meet her."

Ross rolled his eyes.

" But still something needs to be done. Maia can't get away with thinking that it is perfectly alright to mess with people like this. Something has to be done." Ross argued.

" I agree, but we need to be careful, because I don't want anything that could jeopardize us because that is all that she wants. When we do this, I want it to be for good."

" It will be bro, it will be." Ross said.

" Good because it is past time Maia Mitchell goes down."