Lassitude •3rd Book

Pain & Confusion (part 1)

Surprise! I've decided to post right now and Monday because it's my birthday (': Happy birthday to me 😊🎁 Officially 19 and happy to start the next chapter of my life in college.

Hope you enjoy this update!

Lassitude ~35

Riley Dallas' pov

I carefully help Peter up the stairs, because I assume he will be spending the night in Ryan's room if he spends the night. I'm unsure if Claire wants him to spend the night at the moment. I open Ryans bedroom door and I let him go in first.

If only Shawn and Claire didn't argue right in front of Peter. I wonder how he can be feeling finding out the way he did.

"Should I lay down on the air mattress?" He asks quietly. I look towards him and he has an uncomfortable expression.

"You can take the bed for right now. Ryan wouldn't mind," I answer softly. He nods and I gently take the crutches away from him. He sits on the bed and I place his crutches against the wall. I make my way over to the closet to grab a blanket. I walk over to the bed where he tries to prop his castes foot on. I help him then place the cover on top of him.

"Thank you," he sighs tiredly.

"You had a long day. I'm glad you're here Peter."

"I wish my mom told me about my dad. I didn't know he was still alive."

"Your mom had her reasons."

"But I also found out my dad hurt my mom. Is my dad mean or did he not like my mom anymore?"

"That's... something I can't answer. I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt your mom."

"My dad didn't even know about me until today. I can't believe he didn't know I existed."

"I'm sorry Peter," I say guiltily. "You should get some rest. Is there anything I can get you?" He shakes his head and leans back onto the pillows. "I'll check on you in a little bit."

"Thank you," he says quietly and I give him a small hopeful smile before walking out of the room. I close the door fully and make my way down the hall.

I walk down the stairs where I see Shawn and Claire waiting along with everyone else. Caitlyn is confused to why Shawn is still here and Claire looks quite stressed.

"Is he alright?" Claire asks worriedly.

"He's alright. He's resting right now." Claire nods and I look towards my brother, who sighs stressfully and combs his hair with his fingers. Caitlyn has her arms wrapped him.

"Shawn, you should be getting to the Sydney tower. Why are you still here?" Caitlyn ask worriedly and my brother closes his eyes for a moment.

"I have to tell you something," Shawn says softly.

"You can tell me on the way. Lets go." She takes Eva's hand and they leave out the front door.

"Do you need something to drink Claire?" I ask her.

"Yes please. I think I should eat too." I nod as I walk down the last few steps and link my arms with hers as we walk to the kitchen. I have Natalia make us a plate of pasta and some bread to go with it. We sat down and I rub her back comfortably.

"Shawn will wrap his mind about everything," I say softly after a minute.

"He probably hates me. I don't even know how his wife is going to take this let alone their daughter. I feel like I'm completely intruding."