What we could've been

Hope's birthday (pt 2)

"Woah... This house is nice" I say standing outside a big two story house with perfectly cut grass and pretty flowers.

I take out my phone to dial Charlie as I make my way to the door.

"Hey Charlie, I'm here. Okay thanks " I say as I wait outside

I put my phone away as I fix myself. Okay Lucas your meeting new people. Hopefully they are nice

I see the door open "hey man! Glad you can make it" Charlie says as he invites me in

"How could I miss this" I say as we do are hand shake

"Anyways where is the birthday girl I have some gifts for her" I smile holding up the to pink bags I have.

Hope jumps out from behind Charlie as she hugs my legs "UNCLE LUKE! GIVE ME!" She say reaching for the gift

"Hope, ask nicely" Charlie chuckles

I kneel in front of her hiding the gift behind my back " okay pretty lady I'll give you the gifts if you ask nicely"

She wraps her arms around my neck, hugging me tightly. She then pulls away to look at me "please can I have my gift uncle Luke. Please"

I smile as I place a kiss on her forehead "okay here you go" I say handing her the gifts

I watch as her eyes light up as she goes through them. She pulls out the horse and prince I bought her along with some princess dresses. Seeing you smile Hope makes me happy.

I watch as a huge smile grows on her face as she starts jumping up and down. I turn to see Charlie laughing

"She's going to  blow!"Charlie says laughing looking at me

"LOVE IT!!!!! YYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!" Hope screams as she runs to me.

I kneel down to catch her as she comes to. I hold her tightly to me. You are so alike to her..

"Mommy come meet uncle Luke!!! His the best!!!" Hope yells as we continue to hug

"I'm glad you two get along so well" Charlie says

I start to hear footsteps coming are way.

"Okay what is all this screaming about. I'm guessing  his the best because he got you all those gifts" I hear voice say coming closer to us.

I turn to see Charlie walk to the lady coming are way. I couldn't really see her as Charlie was standing in front of her. I stand up as I fix my clothing

"Don't worry mommy is the best." Hope says looking at me

I smile " thank you sweetie"

"Luke I want you to meet my wife " I hear Charlie say as I move my gaze to look at them.

I watch as Charlie moved to the side to reveal as her. She was looking down but I had to admit she looks beautiful. She looks familiar

Her head slowly rises and I realize who it is. My body freezes in places as I watch her eyes widen

"Riley?" I Whisper