Through My Eyes (Being Edited)

Riley

Recap

At first he was reluctant, saying how it held abusive language that I wasn't supposed to be reading. Eventually he had to send me and let's just say, world war 3 was nearing.

Part #4

Next day, I knew I had somebody to take out my anger on. I couldn't keep it in me anymore. I don't know why my friends never go straight up to the person they hate and tell them how much they hate them. Seriously it would be time-saving and very mature and very saving-cells-from-bursting as well.

Anyway, I didn't talk to Riley the very moment I stepped in school. I waited for some time and then in lunch, the hell broke loose. I am not going to dwell further into this fight but I will answer a few questions.

Yes, it was the first time in my entire life that I was actually very angry and my friends can testify to this statement. I have never been angry like that ever except that one time.

No, she didn't agree to our accusations.

No, I didn't slap her.

Yes, just the verbal lashing for hours and hours, that turned into days and then months.

I stopped talking to Riley but not Adrian. Riley and I are two different people, no more the best friends everybody knew of, just two strangers in the same group. I began acting like she didn't exist. If something really important came up, my friends would just pass it around or if situations required me talking to her, I wouldn't look her in the eye and talk. That's what happens with me when I've lost all my hope in you.

My uncle's wedding came by. Although I invited her but deep down I wished she

doesn't come. Call me a bitch, I am totally okay with it.

Months passed, again Alex brought us together. Alex is my personal favorite brand of glue that sticks me to every person I detach myself from. You ask how?

Well, our whole group had gathered at a friend's place for a barbecue. Mostly people wouldn't invite Riley if they wanted me to come and I made sure every time that she wasn't coming. That night, however, Rida invited her too. I wasn't aware of it but the minute I walked in and saw Riley sitting there, I felt hurt. At least Rida shouldn't have lied to me. I walked in and being immature like you all can see, I muttered an audible 'shit' and almost shouted 'what is Riley doing here?'. See? She should have just told me so that I was at least prepared to face her.

Alex was there too. Like the angel she is, she pulled me off to a side and scolded me for being out of my senses. She told me how Riley had been crying before I came, because of me. I felt bad. I didn't want to make her cry. I know her stance wasn't very clear on the whole F.A. and Adrian situation but I still didn't want to hurt her.

I had a killer headache then. I just sat in the corner the whole night and drank my sorrows away. With coke, of course. I went back and stayed up the whole night thinking about it. When the weekend was over, although I didn't apologize but I started talking to her and in no time, we were back like we were before. I stayed guarded and cautious all the time. I couldn't bring myself to trust her so soon. I took my sweet time and Riley waited for me patiently. Bit by bit, drop by drop, she collected my trust and that is how our friendship survived.

Now, she is the big flurry bear that hugs the warmest and tightest.

Now, she is the computer geek who helps me with the gadgets and computer-y world.

Now, she knocks sense into my thickheaded brain.

Now, she teaches me how to hold onto people.

Now, she teaches me how to love.

Now, we are inseparable.

Please tell me you cried. If you didn't, just fake cry and send me your pictures, okay?

I love how even though I don't know who was behind all that crap, we still managed to stay together. I love how she welcomes my flaws and listens to my awful stories. I love how she doesn't loves books but she's reading this one and as she reads a tear slides down her cheek. What I don't love is the text that I'll receive from Cherrie after she reads this and whines about how her account was short and isn't lovey dovey and what not. Be grateful okay! And love me because I love you too.

I know, I know you're turning into a green monster now Riley but I love you too. The others need to wait for there turns.

How do you like it guys?