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Maya and Josh are about to embark on their next adventure as man and wife-hopefully...
Riley, Lucas and their precious daughter Amelie couldn't be happier and nothing can happen to change that-or can it?
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It's been 2 weeks since Pappy Joe's funeral and Lucas still has not returned to New York. Riley is a mess and it breaks my heart to see her so broken. Josh has been trying to get hold of Lucas none stop but nothing. "I don't know if it will allow me to leave anymore messages on his phone I've left so many." Josh explains to me as he walks into the living room where I'm sat looking at baby magazines. "I don't know what to do about it Josh, Riley is my world and she's so broken and Lucas is also one of my best friends and I'm worried about him too." I sigh and rest on Josh as he sits down next to me. "I know My, but you know you shouldn't be worry about anything at the moment." "Josh, I get you're trying to be protective but it's impossible to not worry." "I understand gorgeous." He kisses my forehead sending chills down my spine. We sit in a comfortable silence for a while until Josh speaks up. "Maya I need to tell you something." He explains in a serious tone, I sit up in alarm. "What's wrong?" "Kelly, they never caught her when they found me." He informs me, holding my hand tightly. As soon as I hear her name my mind races with flashbacks to when we had and then lost Olympia. "It's gonna happen again Josh." I burst into tears with fear. "Maya, listen to me, that thing is never going to harm anything or anyone we love again. I promise you like I promised someday." "I need her gone." "I know My, I know." "It's been nearly a year." I say as my cries slow. "We're never going to forget her Maya." "It still hurts." "It always will but we've got each other too." He reminds me. "I love you both." I tell him and the bump. "I love you both too." He replies and we feel a kick from my abdomen and both smile knowing he loves us also. "Do you think Lucas will be back for Amelie's birthday tomorrow?" I ask Josh. "I hope so." "Me too." We continue to flick through the baby books and magazines when a thought comes to mind. "Josh, we need to prepare his room." "What?" He asks cluelessly. "The baby's nursery, we need to prep it for him." "Oh yeah, of course." "Wait-Josh. That means we're gonna have to go in her room." "I know Maya but we have to. It's gonna be okay. We can keep the furniture just replace the decor, toys and clothes?" "Okay. I think I'm going to go see Riley, she might need help prepping for tomorrow." "Okay good idea. Let me know if you need anything." Josh offers, helping me get up off the couch. "Thanks, I'll see you in a bit baby. Love you." I tell him grabbing my phone before I head for the door. "Love you too." He calls back as I close the door behind me.
"Riles?" I call out having just walked into her apartment using my key, I wonder about looking for her when I come across Amelie playing on the floor. "Auntie Maya!" She squeaks as I bend down to give her a hug. "Hey Ams! How are you?" "Good!" "Amelie do you know where your mommy is?" "In her and daddies bedroom or the bay window. I don't know which one." "Thanks buddy. Now give me high five!" I put my hand out to hers and she claps her hand to mine. I get up and find Riley sat in the bay window, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Oh Riles." I rush over and hold her in my arms where she sobs until she can't anymore. "What's wrong sweetie?" I ask her. "I lost my job. They had to let me go because they are making cut backs and Lucas isn't working because he is in Texas and I'm really scared I won't be able to pay the bills for electricity, water and heating and so on." "Riley, if you're having money problems then talk to Lucas and tell him he needs to come home." "I think we rushed into things Maya." "What do you mean? Apart from the fact you had Amelie when you were 16." "Me and Lucas after Amelie was born, moving in together straight away and getting engaged. Maybe I should've stayed with my parents longer." "Riley, you did what was necessary and even then you and Lucas love each other so much. That's the only reason he isn't here at the moment, because he loves you and doesn't want you getting hurt or scared." "But I am hurt and scared." "I know honey but he didn't mean for you to be." "What if he never comes home?" She cries into me causing my heart to break a little. "Riley I promise you he will come home soon. Because everyone, including Lucas knows that if he doesn't, I will hunt him down and personally kill him." I assure her and she chuckles slightly. "I'm not even mad at him, that's the crazy thing. I just want him to be safe and I just miss him so, so much." "I know you do, I also know Lucas and he loves Amelie more than the moon needs the sun and there is no way he'd miss her birthday." "I think you're right peaches." "So do you need any help setting up for Ams' party tomorrow?" "I guess, my mom and grandma offered though so you can rest if you want. I still need to go buy everything but the party shop was closed today." "In that case, Josh and I will watch Amelie for you whilst you shop and set up?" "That would be awesome, thank you. What would I do without you?" "Nothing. Literally nothing." I joke and she sits up from resting her head on my lap and gives me a big hug. "Now let's talk about you and mini Mr Peaches!" Riley suggests, changing the subject. "Riles do you think I'm fatter than last time I was pregnant?" "Maya you're not fat." "You know what I mean." "I think your bump isn't much bigger but I think the rest of your body has swelled more than last time." "That's what I was thinking." "How are you doing?" She asks seriously. "What do you mean?" I ask oblivious. "Maya. I know what is coming up this week. It's okay if you want your turn to cry now." She tells me, reassuringly. "I'm... okay. I don't miss her as such because really she was just inside me but I still keep wondering what could've been and that is what kills me, the fact I can't change any of it, but it's not constant. Is it bad to say that when Josh was missing it caused me a lot more pain?" "Not at all. He is the love of your life." "But she is my daughter." "Maya when it comes to feelings, there is no right or wrong. Always remember that." "Thanks Riley." We just sit for a while before my bump begins to get a bit sore which is my cue to go home and sleep. "I'm gonna go home Riles, if that's okay?" "Of course it is!" She replies. "Thanks, we're just getting quite tired and somebody is starting to be a physical pain because they want to sleep." I explain rubbing my profound bump. "It's okay. Thanks for coming round. Love you." She hugs me. "Anytime. I love you too. Thunder?" "Lightening." "Bye sweetie. Bye Amelie!" I say as I walk to the door. "Bye peaches!" "Bye Auntie Maya!" I close the door behind me and make my way back to my place to find Josh sat on the couch looking very bored. "Hey baby." He gets up from the couch and kiss me. "Hey, sorry I was so long." "No need to apologise, Riley and Maya is an untouchable piece of gold. How is she?" "I think she's okay. She just misses him that's all." "Okay. How are you feeling?" "Sore and tired and it's all your son's fault." "Aww, he's sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?" "Cookie dough ice cream!" I reply like an eager child. "Okay. I'll go find some and bring it to you in bed." "Thank you Boing. I love you." "Love you too Gorgeous."
