What we could've been

Over and done

So, how's The Riley show been" maya says laughing

I sigh as I play with the ring on my finger

"Well, Lucas is back and he declared his love for me, Charlie is constantly hovering over me when his around. Hope seems more confused then ever and I have no idea what to do anymore."

Maya whistles as she shakes her head "so I can assume it's been busy and dramatic "

"Try more like world war three is about to happen" I say looking down

"It can't be that bad Riley" Maya says raising my head

I scoff as I run my fingers through my hair " it can be! Lucas and Charlie don't stop Every time Lucas comes over its always a stare done between the two. Always trying to out do each other Maya. Plus, now Hope sends some time with Lucas which makes her even more confused as to why she has to be with him. To much Maya to much!"

Maya wraps her arm around my should as I lay my head against her shoulder "I know honey, but this day was going to happen eventually. I know it's rough but I promise you we will get though it.

"Why can't the world just be the two of us" I smile as I sit up

Maya laughs "because we wouldn't have that bundle of joy named Hope with us. I like her, so we keep her"

"She's pretty amazing" I smile

"Then be the peace keeper Riley. Be the bigger person, talk to Charlie about the hovering and put huckleberry in his place. Because all that matters is that little girl."

I look back at my ring as I brush my finger Against it "It's almost 5 years Maya. You think we could make it? Stress free?"

She laughs as she looks at me " Stress free?I doubt it.

I laugh as I play with the ring.

She smiles " Do you want those last 4 years to mean nothing? I think you guys can. All you have to do is think riles, find a way to balance them both"

I smile as I take a sip of my drink.
Balance... Balance both of them.. Charlie.. Lucas.

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"So, I got Hope riding lessons for Saturday and a couple of more toys." I smile as I take a sit at the table

Zay nods as he continues to eat

"I'm not sure if I should pick her up or let Riley drop her off. You know, might give us sometime to catch up" I say as I start eating

Zay sighs as he rolls his eyes

I lick my teeth as I glare at him "what's your problem"

"Nothing" he says lightly shaking his head looking at his food

"Well I was thinking I could maybe ask Riley to come along with us, or maybe have like a one one thing with her. Remember when she said she wanted to Learn and I-"

Zay slams his fork down as he glares at me

"Could you stop already! Let it go! Let it go man. It's over and done!"