All I Want

reminder | 3

•Riley•

I wake up to the sound of Richelle and Noah talking in Studio A. They basically grew up in this studio and it was nice to see their friendship and dancing grow over the years. I must have slept while doing paper work for the studio last night.

I groan from the pain but neither Richelle or Noah hear it and continue talking.

"So I've been trying this move but I can't really land it," He tells her

"Oh don't worry, I hear the boys are back in Canada they could help you out on it," She says and does a front handspring.

"The boys? As in West, Eldon and James?" Noah asks

I freeze up at the mention of James's name. From what Richelle said, they must have been away from the country for a whole year.

"Yeah," She nods, "but I doubt they'll be stopping by at the studio,"

"Why not? This place is basically their home," Noah does a backflip.

Richelle scoffs, "Are you kidding me, Noah? Didn't you know what happened to Riley and James? I mean, West and Eldon might be visiting but not James. Not anymore,"

That's when the reality hits my heart. It's like a constant reminder. James won't ever forgive me.

I get up quietly from my desk and get out of the office to find Emily. She probably stayed here for the night as well, otherwise she would have woke me up and brought me home. I find her in the juice bar talking on her phone.

There's no one there except her, it's very early anyways.

"No West, Riley can't go!" I hear her shout

I stop in my position just outside the door to the juice bar.

"How do you think James will react if she just shows up after a year of not seeing him?"

"Please, Emily. It's the only way he can go back to being... James," I faintly hear West through the phone.

I narrow my eyes. What did he mean by that and why is Emily not letting me see James? I know I put him in so much pain but I'm willing to fight for him now.

I love him and only him.

I hear Emily sigh, "Okay,"

The phone hangs up and I go back to the way I came from. If Emily found me now, she would know that I listen to her conversation.

"Riley," She shouts. Emily has seen me.

I turn back, "Yes?"

"I know you heard me on the phone," Emily calls out

I sigh, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to,"

My sister shakes her head, "No, you were going to find out anyway. News travels very fast around here,"

"Find out what?" I ask, even though I already know the answer.

She gives me a sad smile, "I know where James is,"

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are you enjoying this book so far? i added a little bit of Nochelle for you guys in this chapter 😆