❛ By My Side ❜ Part One

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A red Mazda Sedan pulls up into the drive way of the Marsh residence. It's a two storey modern house—bright and elegant. The house itself was the perfect image of its owners. The front lawn was kept tidy. The grass greener on this side of the street. The exterior of the house itself was sleek and modern—finished with big windows and white translucent curtains that bring in the sun through to the day's end.

The heavy sound of a car door closing had caught Riley's attention. 'That must be Maisie' she thought. She hopped off the bed in a hurry and made her way to her bedroom window.

She watches an all too familiar face walk up to her front door. Riley was nervous. She felt bad about her sudden outburst over text.

"Haerin-ah, what brings you here?"

Riley moves towards the staircase down the hall from her room. She tip toed quietly to the edge of the first step—her heard peering over the railing.

"Good evening Mrs. Marsh." The sound of her voice warms Riley's heart already. "I know it's quite late in the evening." She apologised. "I was just wondering if it were okay with you and Mr Marsh if I could take your daughter out tonight?"

Riley felt like she had been eavesdropping on a conversation she wasn't meant to hear. There's a tone of excitement behind Mason's voice.

"Haerin-ah, you don't have to be so formal," Her mother chuckled. "Honestly, you're family. Just call me Mum. And, what it this date?"

Mason looks up at Riley from the doorway. Her eyes are sparkling. And that smile. That sweet smile. She gives me a small wave and mouths a little 'hey' before leaning closer to Riley's mum.

She starts to whisper in her ear. Riley can't help but feel jittery over a conversation she could no longer eavesdrop her way in to. Mason had a knack for whispering so well you can barely hear her. And it was definitely working.

Riley's mother called for her. Earning an instantaneous reply from the top of the staircase.

"Yeah?"

"Don't yeah me and go get dressed."

Riley walks back into her room and closes the door behind her. Her phone buzzes. It's her.

M: I told you I was coming home :)

M: I'll wait for you downstairs.

M: It's a bit chilly tonight too. Please wear something that'll keep you warm. My hoodie is in your drawer. You're more than welcome to wear it. What's mine is yours hehe. Don't be too long though :P

R: I'm happy you're home 🥹

R: Why so secretive? Where are you taking me hm? Expose yourself! 🙄🙄

M: Nope. You're not getting a peep from me. Trust. Just get changed, dork 😝

R: And if I don't?

M: I'll take your Mum instead

R: ....

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