𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 || 𝐕.𝐇 (𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌)

❥︎𝐹𝑖𝑣𝑒

"Here, baby," I murmured. I gave Ryan a kiss on the cheek as I set his breakfast in front of him. I then got myself a glass of juice before joining Liya and Chase at the table. "When do your classes begin?" As I chewed into my omelet, I questioned Liya. and chuckled when I noticed her unpleasant expression.

" Nine," she answered with an 'ugh' tone. 

" why didn't go to the gym today?" Chase asked as he stopped eating. " I overslept," I lied, the main reason I didn't go, it's because I didn't want to see George or talk to him. Not just today but for the past few days as well. 

And it isn't because of Vinnie. George was sweet and all but it didn't feel right. . . also I was uncomfortable and he's kinda creepy. whether he's too good at reading people or he did spy on me when I borrowed his phone the first time. 

" Dada," Ryan shrieked as he saw Vinnie coming out of my room pulling his shirt down over his head. " oh, that's why," Liya whispered in a funny way. He spent the night here because Ryan didn't want him to leave; whenever he attempted to get up or leave, he'd weep and whine, begging his father to stay. And so did I. 

" Good morning, baby," he groaned as he kissed the top of my head and Ryan's cheeks. Chase, on the other hand, simply disregarded him and didn't even respond. During the last three days, and since Vinnie re-entered our lives He and Chase haven't spoken much, and they haven't even looked into each other's eyes. 

" Gotta go," Chase suddenly said as he got up from his chair, " Hey, you didn't even finish your breakfast-" I protested. 

" I'll finish it later," he interrupted me by kissing my cheek. He then gave Liya a 'goodbye' kiss and stormed out of the apartment. " You two have to do something about this," Liya spoke looking at Vinnie. 

" He's my bestfriend; he'll warm up to me eventually," Vinnie shrugged wiping Ryan's mouth off of food. " Also, he said good night to me last night, that's progress," he added sarcastically as we heard the knocking on the door, and it was Baron. 

" Good morning," he tiredly said rubbing his eyes, he probably didn't sleep last night, he had about twenty assignments to submit, and his lazy ass only remembered them yesterday. " God, my head is spinning," he added sitting down on his chair. 

" How many do you have left?" 

" Two, I have to submit 'em later, and since I have no classes today, I'll finish them here," he answered, I softly rubbed his shoulder as he buried his face into the table thinking of what is waiting for me when I start taking classes.

" Well, I'm happy you could finish a whole eighteen last night," Liya smiled reassuring him. 

" I helped with thirteen," Marshall suddenly spoke as he walked out of his room causing Baron to have an 'Exposed' look on his face and both Liya and Vinnie laughing at him. "Thanks, man," Baron shrieked as he got up and walked towards the pantry. 

" Good job baby," I congratulated when I saw that Ryan ate his entire breakfast without spitting it back. I then took him off of his Chair and washed both of his hands so he could go and play with his toys. 

"Are you going to your doctor's appointment today?" Marshall said, pouring himself a cup of coffee and reminding me that I had completely forgotten about my heart checkup scheduled for today.

" I guess I'm not going," I shrugged as all of them gave me confused looks, " Vinnie has a job interview, Liya has classes so does everyone, and I can't take Ryan with me. who is going to watch him?" I admitted, last time when I took him with me, he went crazy when the doctor started his treatment.