Peace by Piece-Rucas

Peace by Confidence.

Chapter 19

"Missy? Your ex-girlfriend almost fiancée Missy?"

Lucas was frozen, if he wasn't holding Emily in his arms he could have sworn he was dreaming. "Why is this happening to me right now?"

"LUKE! Come give your momma a kiss!"

The brunette took Emily out of his arms and moved to go back to the house when he stopped her. "Where are you going?" Her lips separated but she couldn't get the words out, "Come on sweetheart. I can't do this without you." Riley didn't want to say that she could barely handle the nerves whenever it was just his parents. But what the hell is his ex doing here? Alright Riley relax, he deals with your ex-husband so you can do this.

"Of course, I j-just wasn't sure if you wanted a minute alone." They intertwined their hands again and met them all half way. The brunette took note of how gorgeous Missy was. She was a few inches taller but that could be because of the heels, and she was much curvier, but that could also be because of the extremely fitted dress she was wearing. The combination of blue eyes and dark hair made her facial features captivating. Stupid brown eyes.

"Mom, Dad." He kissed his mom's cheek and shook his dad's hand. "This is my girlfriend Riley and her daughter Emily." The blonde clutched onto her mother for dear life before leaning out to Luke.

"It's nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Friar." Lucas was the spitting image of his father, except for the eyes. His mother had those, which she was currently using to glare at her while the vet conversed with his father. What did I do?

"This is my princess, princess this is my dad." Even though she could be killed from his mother's looks his father was the exact opposite. Soft and kind from his voice and gentle with the way he was treating Emily.

Emily was telling them how old she was-and the chef was happy that the attention was away from her-when Missy cleared her throat. He rolled his eyes at that sound that had haunted him for years. He passed off his princess to Riley before he mumbled, "Missy, hi. What are you doing here?"

"Your mother invited me." Her long arms snaked around his neck, "I missed you so much."

Okay so Mrs. Friar still likes Missy. That's why she doesn't like me. Well, so much for my plan to win her over. Even though Riley was obviously uncomfortable and a little upset about the fact his mother had invited Missy, knowing she'd be there, the smile never left her face. "Mommy, can I go play with the bubbles again?"

"Yes ma'am. Stay where I can see you." Her brown eyes followed the bouncing blonde curls until she was being watched by Lucas' aunts.

"You're still so funny Luke." Missy grazed his arm and he casually took a step back towards Riley.

"Missy this is my girlfriend Riley. Riley this is Missy."

The brunette held out her hand for a shake, after all Charlie had kissed her twice since they started dating. She was going to be the bigger man. Woman, whatever. Missy held a sly smile while taking her hand, "That's your little girl?"

Riley nodded happily, "My world."

"So you're divorced then?"

"Missy!" The vet snapped.

"Oh no, I'm sorry you had her out of wedlock?!"

Riley's lips separated from pure shock. After she regained her composure Mrs. Friar spoke up. "No she's divorced." The pure disdain for her was made very apparent at their low blows. She was disappointed in herself enough for getting a divorce, to have it thrown in her face was enough to frazzle her.