What we could've been

Riley...?

February 10

New message: Zay

I know you don't want me In your life. But you still have time to come back and change what has happened. Riley gave birth today,she's beautiful Lucas. Make the right choice, this is the last time I will contact you.

I stare blankly at the screen. I'm a dad... I'm a parent.. My body goes numb as I find my self walking to the window of my apartment. "I'm so sorry" I whisper as the tears start flowing
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Its almost your birthday baby I think as I once again pass by the apartments. It's been three weeks since I've seen Maya. Since I was close to seeing her. I've tried to ask Charlie but his been busy planning Hope 6th birthday party . I've walk by the apartments hoping to spot her but nothing.

"Soon I know I'm going to see you soon" I say as I walk by

I make my way down to Toys R US. I need to find the perfect present for Hope seeing her smile being joy to me. As i walk down the toy  Isles i see a small Burnett reaching for a doll. I make my way to her when I see that she jump and grab it and I see a grin growing  on her face I couldn't help by chuckle. She turns and walks to the next isle. She was sure beautiful. I quickly scan the shelves looking for the perfect present. I picked up a White Horse doll and I spot The prince from beauty and the beast. Perfect!. I make my way to pay when I notice the same brunette in the lane in front of mine.

I could help but stare I couldn't see her face but she seemed beautiful with her long wavy her and petite body. Her body movement seem so relaxed as I watched her interact with the cashier. She's almost like her. I watched as she collected her items and made her way out but quickly stopped and turned to the cashier.

"Have a wonderful day!" She said

My world stop as I couldn't  find the way to breath. My body stood still as my brain tried to  comprehend the person I just saw. It was her. It was Riley.

"Is that every thing sir" the chasier said

"Uh uh yea. How much is it" I said as I watched her get farther away No no please no.

" 59 sir" she said

I quickly took out the money and gave t to her. I watch as she was getting closer to the door. I'm not Letting you go this time. I quickly grab my bags

"Keep the change I don't care!" I yell to the chasier as I run to the doors

I get outside and turn my head looking her. Risky where did you go! I turn to my left and that's when I see her walking talking on the phone. I run as fast as I can to reach her . When I'm close by I stop and breath

"Riley!?!I yell as I reach her

I see her phone fall out of her hands. bags on the floor as she hears me. Her body is frozen in place.

"Riley..." I call out for her hoping to get her to turn around. I need to fully see her I need to she those brown eyes again.

She slowly turns to face me. Her head is down please look at me please Riley. Her head slowly rises as she meets my gaze. Her mouth drops as I see the shock in her eyes.

" Lucas..."

Stuff is about to go down! 😧😧😐

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