What we could've been

Was I Wanted

It has been a week since we have told Hope about Lucas. A week of Lucas constantly coming over begging to speak to Hope. A week of Charlie trying to get Hope to talk but she inherited her stubbornness from me. She acted as if nothing had happened. She kept the smile on her face but all her pain inside

"Once agin she says she fine" charlie says as he sit next to me

"Lucas just called he wants to speak to her" I say shifting to look at him

"I don't know Riley, she barely wants to talk about its like she doesn't believe it" he says

"She's in shock, I mean how would you feel if you found out your dad isn't your dad" I whisper

"I guess your right but what about you? How do you feel" he says taking my hand

"I feel like I'm losing her" I say looking down

"Riley, you are in no way losing her" he say lifting my head

"She barely talk to me it's like she's scared" I say as I bite my lip

Charlie stands as he reaches from my bag

"What are you doing" I say standing

"You and Hope need time away. You two need time together and your going right now" he says going to Hope's room

"But daddy I want to play dolls" Hope whins looking at Charlie

"No, you and mommy need time together. Now go put your shoes on" Charlie says as he points to her room

I watch as Hope looks at me with anger and confusion written on her face she hates me

"She doesn't  hate you" Charlie says hugging me

"Did you see her face" I say as my eyes water

"She confused, just explain" he say placing a kiss on my forehead

"I'm ready" Hope says standing at the door

"Okay you two be safe and have fun. I love you both" Charlie says as he kisses Hope's forehead

She hates me she hate me she hates me....

"Riley..." Charlie says crossing his warm

"Okay she doesn't" I smile as I make my way ou the door

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I take Hope to the park as I watch her play in the playground. Her long light brown hair flowing with the wind. Her smile grows as she plays with the rest of the kids. Her emerald eyes sparkly as the sun touches them. I smiles as I realize She's a perfect mix of us.
I watch as she slowly starts to make her way to a bench by the pond. He faces stiffens as if she's thinking. I make my way to her as I sit next to her looking out to the pond

"I don't hate you mommy" Hope says looking down

I smile as I turn to her "I know you don't baby I was just worried about you"

"Mommy..?" Hope whispers

"What is is Baby" I says playing with her hair

"Was I wanted" she says looking down

My mouth hangs open slightly as I felt my heart break. This is why my little girl has been distant this is way she been different. She feel unwanted. We made her feel unwanted.