Moran & Horan

24. Epilogue Part 2- 16 years later

Sam- 34

Layla- 32

Hadley River- 16

Aston Reign- 16

Anyssa Noelle- 14

Dawson Samuel- 10

Larkyn Anne- 18 months

*Laylas POV*

"Hadley! Can you get Larkyn for me?" Sam was yelling. Larkyn was screaming. Hadley wasn't home.

"Sam! Aston and Hadley aren't home! Aston stayed at Ryan's house. Hadley is with one of her friends. Its impossible to keep up with her amount of friends." Ryan is Connor's son. He's 15 almost 16. He and Aston are close.

"Oh yeah. Anyssa! Can you get Larkyn?"

"Sam. Anyssa hasn't been very cooperative lately. She's been in a terrible mood." I said, tiredly. Larkyn doesn't sleep well.

"Dawson! Can you get Larkyn and bring her here?"

Anyssa appeared in the door. "Me and Larkyn are the only ones here, Dad. I'm only here because I'm grounded and I have no friends." She handed me Larkyn.
I have no idea what's gotten into her. She's been so moody lately.

"Sam." I whisper, "Im going to text Hayden, Hannah, Rosalie, and Hadley. They are the only ones who can talk to her and get answers."

"What about Adrianna?" Adrianna was JC's daughter.

"Why did everyone in O2L have kids after we did? Literally a year after Hadley and Aston were born JC, Connor, and Ricky had kids. Kian obviously already had one. He didn't want anymore. Until like 6 years ago, when he finally had another."

I didn't enjoy talking about Kian's relationship. He hurts Aston continuously by not showing up for any of his basketball games and just not really being there for him in general.

"They either became very forgetful or they wanted children. I mean look at us. I'm 32 with 5 kids. You're 34 with 4."

"True. As long as Hadley doesn't have one with Jayden anytime soon." Sam said, scowling. He didn't exactly like Jayden Malik. Probably because he's 18.

"Sam.. Hadley says she is staying hmm.. whole until she's married. Jayden agrees. No matter how much you dislike him because of his age Jayden is a good guy. He was raised by the best. Julie and Zayn are good people." I say.

"Yes, I agree. And I'm very proud of her decision. But accidents happen. Like getting drunk. Jayden getting drunk can lead to unpleasant things." Sam scowled.

"Sam. Jayden wouldn't hurt her! Just like Aston wouldn't hurt Annabelle."

"Annabelle is tough. She has to be. Especially with Ricky as a father."

"Enough. I'm still calling." I said. I got out of bed, grabbed Larkyn and took her downstairs for breakfast. I sat her down with her bottle while I made the call.

"Hey! Sarah! I really need your oldest 2 children to help me with Anyssa."

"Hayden and Hannah will be there. I'll bring them by in about 20."

"Thank you so much."

Then I texted Hadley.

(L- Layla H- Hadley)

L- Hadley I need you home in 20.

H- Anyssa..

L- Yes.

H- H&H?

L- Yes

H- A?

L- No. w/ E and Harry.

H- Okay.

L- Thank you.

H- No problem mom

I texted Kathleen--

L- Hey, Kathy, Can I borrow Rosalie?

K- Anyssa again?

L- Yes. I don't know what to do about her.

I'd fed Larkyn and given her a bath by the time Rosalie, Hayden, Hannah, and Hadley showed up. "ANYSSA!" I yelled.

"No!" Why is she so difficult?

"It's alright mom. I got her." Hadley said.

Hadley

"Anyssa.. Let's go. Now." I dragged her out of bed.

"No. You aren't my boss." She snarled..

"You're right. I'm not but you don't listen to Mom or Dad so here I am. And I will tell Ryan you like him. Hell I'll put it on my story on snapchat."

"You wouldn't" She gasped.

"I have. See." I showed her my phone.

"I hate you." She was about to cry. I removed it. But Ryan and Peyton had already seen it. Ryan snapchatted me.

'Does she really?' Ryan likes Anyssa. I already explained to him why Anyssa was acting bitchy. She thinks he likes girls like that. Being he had his cousin over with us one time, she was barely wearing any clothing and she was a real bitch. Anyssa thought they were dating. Ryan felt really bad.

'Yes. She has for a while. I thought I explained that to you.'

'You probably did. I was in shock.' 

'She's really pretty.'

"Anyssa. I removed it. But you have to tell me why you are acting like this."

"Acting like what? I'm being me." She said simply.

"No. You aren't. I know you, Anyssa, this isn't you."

"Fine. You wanna know?" Anyssa said, hesitantly.

"Yes. Annie. I need to know. If you tell me, Hannah, Hayden, Me, Rosalie, and You will go for a walk. Maybe we'll invite Ryan."

"Fine. YourememberthattimeRyanbroughtoverhisgirlfriendandshewasrealldbitchy? YeahwellIfigurehelikesgirlslikethat, sothatswhatI'mdoing."

"Well if you wanna act like a bitch that hoes around with everyone like his COUSIN, then you can take care of Larkyn until 12 tomorrow."

"Larkyn likes me. So she won't be a problem."

"Alright. Go get her ready for the walk."

"But...-"

"No buts. Do it."

She walked down the stairs and grabbed Larkyn. Mom already got her dressed so Anyssa didn't have to. I told Mom the plan and she agreed it was what's best for Anyssa.

Anyssa successfully made it to 12pm. But she was exhausted. "Nope. If Ryan likes me then he can like the real me." She ran upstairs and threw on actual clothes. I told Ryan it was clear for him to come.

*Knock Knock*

"Hey Ryan."

"Hey Anyssa. I like your ponytail. And your shorts. Much better than the ones you have been wearing."

"Oh. Really?"

I sat back in a corner and watched the two. Ryan was staring at her lips. Anyssa was about to have her first kiss. Awwh.

"Anyssa, Im going to kiss you now." Ryan said and lifted her chin and kissed her.

"Will you got out with me, Anyssa?"

"Yeah."

Aston walked down with the Dawson right behind him. He saw the kiss. "Eww. My bestfriend and my sister. Gross."

Dawson looked at each other "At least I have 4 years until I kiss people." Dawson shook his head to himself.

*COMPLETED.*