Riley Matthews' Invisible Sister

Chapter #12

*****Auggie's POV*****

I walk into the house with Quinn and Bailey after being dropped off two days after Christmas to see Dad yelling at Riley as she grips onto her boyfriend's hand. "GARDNER! I WANT YOU OUT OF MY HOUSE!" Mom yells, finalizing any argument as she spots us gripping our backpacks. "Why should I?! It's not like either of you want the baby in here and I," He starts to yell back but pauses, like he's choking on the word, "Care about Riley and the baby!" Quinn pulls on my sleeve as Bailey hides behind me. "THAT'S WHERE YOU'RE WRONG GARDNER! WE CARE ABOUT RILEY. YOU MAY SEEM TO THINK YOU TRULY CARE BUT AS SOON AS YOU DON'T GET THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT WHEN THE BABY ARRIVES, YOU'LL PACK UP AND LEAVE! BECAUSE RILEY WON'T BE GIVING YOU HER FULL ATTENTION ANYMORE!" Maya screams, climbing through the window with Smackle, Zay, Billy, Hector and Vanessa. We all watch Charlie opens his mouth to say something a few times, but gives up and storms out. The door slams and Mom let's out a sigh. "How was Grandma and Grandad's house, Auggie, Quinn and Bailey?" Dad asks, walking over and lifting up Bailey. "We weren't at their house for long. We headed out to visit Cassie and exchange presents," Quinn explains. "Yea! She's getting married! She and Chai were sitting in their study room to sort out things that they may have in the wedding!" Bailey squeals, revealing everything. I place a hand over my face and sigh in annoyance. "She's getting married? That's new," Mom asks. "Farkle got Grandma and Grandad's blessing last month," I explain. "They've got a dog together too! Percy is really cute!" Bailey says to Dad. "Can we get a dog, Mommy? One just like Percy?" Quinn asks. "Not yet, Quinn," Mom states.

I sit in my room looking through the photo album that Cassie gave me for Christmas full of different landscapes and photos of us together as Dad knocks on my door for Christmas breakfast. I close it quickly and place it under my bed before running out of my room as I think of the message on the inside front cover.

'Dear Auggie,

This album contains my favorite pictures of us together and the places we had listed down on our 'Places To Go Together When We're Older' list. Farkle and I traveled to all the places over our summer vacation together. I hope I'll be able to take you to all these places too.

Love Cassie'

*****Cassiopeia's POV*****

I sit cuddled up beside Farkle as we finish watching season 3 of Teen Wolf, since Theo wouldn't shut up about us needing to watch it, with Lucas, Chai, Theo and Serena, Lucas' older sister. "Pizza anyone?" Lucas questions. "I'm all for it. Chai come help me order it?" I state. She nods and we run upstairs to the study room. I burst out laughing as Theo yells at us in annoyance as I open my computer and go to the pizza website. My cell phone rings next to me and I quickly swap places with Chai, answering it quickly. "Hello, Cassie speaking," I greet. "Cassiopeia. It's Riley Matthews. I really need your help," The person on the other end of the phone states. "What's wrong?" I question. "I can't say it over the phone. I just really need someone to listen and not yell at me right now," She say quietly, sniffling gently. "I'm on my way. I'll text you when I'm close. Bye," I state and quickly rush out of the study to find my jacket and boots. I swing the front door open and Percy run after me along with Farkle. "Where are you going?" He questions, lifting up Percy. "I'll explain when I get home, okay? I promise," I state, climbing into my car. He passes Percy in and smiles sadly. "Percy can keep you company then. Stay safe," He says, kissing me quickly. I nod and kiss his cheek before closing the door and driving away.

I pull by a playground and look over to Riley in the passenger seat. "Want to talk about it?" I question. "I don't how to do this. I'm having a baby and I don't know if I'll be able to raise it properly," She cries. Percy climbs over from his spot in the back seat and sits on her lap. "Tell me one good reason why you think you won't be able to raise it properly," I state. "I'm not in a relationship with the father. Mom and dad hate me for wanting to keep it. I've ruined my life since I want to keep it," Riley lists off. "We may not be close or classed as sisters much any more, but I believe in you to raise this baby the right way. I don't think you'll ever make the mistakes that your parents did. You've got people around who I know will help you raise and care for that baby. And as a major bonus, like tonight, I'm only a call away for help," I explain. Riley looks at me with a sad smile. "We don't deserve you Cassiopeia," She states.

I pull up outside of her apartment building to see a set of lights on, signifying that people are awake and waiting. "Come inside for a bit? I know Auggie misses you alot even after such a short time," Riley states, causing me to sigh but nod in agreement. I get out of the car and take Percy out of the back seat before locking up the car. We head inside and up to the correct apartment, knocking loudly on the door. After a moment it swings open to reveal Auggie. "Cassie!" He cheers happily. I nudge Riley inside and place down Percy before wrapping my brother in a hug. "Where have you been, young lady?" Topanga's voice yells. "I called Cassiopeia and she came down here for me. I need someone's opinion that wasn't biased," Riley explains as I'm dragged inside by Auggie. The room full of people stare at me in shock as I wave awkwardly.