Saving Riley

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James' POV

I opened the letter to reveal her handwriting one again. Please don't tell me this is a goodbye letter. I can't handle that, not right now

'Dear James, 

If I know you how I think I know you, you're panicked. You can't get a hold of me, Miss Kate handed you a letter and you've come to the conclusion this is my goodbye..
You are incorrect. As much as you may be a pain in my bum at times, this isn't a goodbye
Yes I'm not in Toronto nor will I be for a couple days at least. But please don't worry, I'm doing this to protect you and Pipes. I promise you that I'm safe and I'm well but if I'm around you are both at risk and I can't have that 

A week ago, I took the day off of Work and headed to the Courthouse on Main street. I took the big leap in getting a restraining order against Lucas. I was ready for that part of my life to be over with, I was ready to be 100% home. 
These last several months you've made me realise how much this place meant to me.. How much you meant to me which is why I knew I had to protect you.
James you are such an incredible guy and any girl would be lucky to be with you. Hell knows I was when we were together, you made me the happiest I've ever been and I shouldn't have been so stupid to throw that away for New York
What did New York really give me besides and understanding of Right Person Wrong Time..
You are that. You were my right person wrong time James. And I'm hoping when all of this is over. It'll be the right time

I know you are going to call me after reading this but as much as I'll sit next to my phone hoping you'll call and then fighting the urge to answer it. Just know that I would in a heartbeat but I'm doing this to protect you from the hell he could unleash. The worst thing you could do would be to underestimate that boy. 
Please stay safe James, I swear if I come back to so much as a scratch on you, I'll murder you myself

Love,
Riley x'

It was a goodbye, but it also didn't give me any comfort. She shouldn't have left. That wasn't going to help keep her safe. He's found her before and he will find her again...
"I've got to do something" I muttered to myself. That's when I had a genius idea.. One that I hope would work 
I had a few photos from when Riley and I hung out on our own recently. If I post them and say where we are.. Maybe Lucas would go looking there? Maybe he wouldn't find her

James_95: Finally managed to steal @Riley_Ray away from the studio for a few days. Can't wait to see what Ontario holds for us 💜

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Riley's POV

I was expecting calls. Like a spam of them until I finally gave in and answered but I got nothing, nothing all day. It made me really think that would it be such a bad thing if I disappeared

From James:
Before you get mad, I haven't called. I understand what you are doing but you should have known that you could have come to me. We could have gone together Ri. You aren't alone. I'm trying to help as much as I can so keep the rouse up x

I furrowed my brows at what he meant before I got an Instagram notification. 
@James_95 tagged you in a photo

My lord I remember that photo.. we weren't in Ontario though..? Wait, he's trying to keep Lucas off my scent? Right? I'm right aren't I?
I smiled thinking about how much effort he is going through just to keep my safe
Keep the rouse up? Is that his way of asking me to post something? I don't know if I have anything that would match though..
That's when it clicked. James and I took a trip to a cabin to pick something up for Deb and we saw some birds. It'll be the perfect photo

Riley_Ray: The World is a big and beautiful place, with so many stories to tell.So, lets find another beautiful place to get lost together @James_95 💜Ontario, we're coming for you x