Love Will Tell 2 ✔ (Wattys2017)

Part 4

Half way through Riley's favorite dinner, Chicken Alfredo Noodles and grape flavored sparkling cider since she doesn't drink, Mary clears her throat. Riley looks between her dad and Mary, pasta hanging from her red lips. John sets his fork and knife down and sips his red wine. "Riley.." She finishes her bite and takes a sip of her drink.

"What?" She starts cutting up her second piece of chicken.

"Jace is going to be staying for the week." John informs his daughter. Riley stays quiet and puts down her fork. She sips her drink and doesnt say a word. "Riley.."

"So Mary are you working tomorrow?" Riley avoids the subject.

"Tomorrow is sunday, we're closed for the day.."

"Riley don't be a pest." John sighs.

"Who said anything about being a pest. I just rather not talk about him. All i hear is Jace this Jace that Jace did this He did that. Ive just had enough of hearing about it. I just want one day where i dont have to hear his name or his damn voice." Riley gets up. "Im going to gp to sleep."

"Its only seven thirty..." Mary comments, looking at her watch.

"I have to shower and such. I just want to be in bed by 8:30." She clears her throat, then gulps down the rest of her drink. "See you both tomorrow."

"Good night Riley."

"Good night sweety." Mary smiles a little.

"Good night." Riley walks out of the dining room and up stairs.