The Ride of Your Life: Hardzello

Chapter 4

BEN'S POV

Finally I could prove that I am a good person. A kind person. I think I love the person I am becoming! When I became an actor and got my big break, my values and self esteem were lost. I was an ugly person on the inside. I could not look at myself in the mirror, without discuss. My girlfriend just wants me for my money, I am constantly rude, and act stuck up. I have had enough and I am going to change.

I finished shooting for the day and walked home. I ditched the limo that drives me everywhere. I am going to change and this is just the beginning. I got really tired because I walked 13 miles back to my hotel. I was exhausted but dragged myself into the shower, because I was gross. I hadn't cleaned myself in days. After showed I sat down on my couch to review my lines for tomorrow, and was asleep before I hit the over starched cushions of the couch.

JOE'S POV

I walked home and opened the door. The lights were off and the house was dormant.

OH, MY, GOD! I forgot to pick up Lily from school! I dropped everything that was in my hands, and ran out the door. My heart sank and I felt like I was going to throw up. I was a horrible parent!

I got to school and didn't see Lily. I went into the school building, and asked the teacher if Lily came back into the classroom. The teacher said that Lily left with all the other children. What have I done? I forgot my child and now she is gone! What if she has been kidnapped? Oh God!

Just then, I got a call from Maria, the twins Mom. Lily was distressed when I hadn't shown up, and went home with the twins. I was so relived, but felt horrible. I ran to the twin house, and burst through the door, without even knocking. Lily was sitting on the couch with tears in her eyes, she was horrified. I scooped her up and started to walk home. I started to tell her that she would be coming to dinner tomorrow with Ben, when she began to snore. The poor child must have been exhausted. I walked the rest of the way home silently and put Lily straight into her bed, after maneuvering around all my stuff that i had earlier dropped in the doorway.

I sat down in my bed, closed my eyes, took a deep breath. That night I couldn't sleep. I went downstairs got a beer. I sat on the couch staring at the ceiling all night. I must have had at least a dozen beers before the sun came up. The funniest part of the whole situation is that I don't even like beer.

The sun came up and I used every last ounce of energy in my body to get up from the chair, and drag myself to the coffee machine. When I got their, I made the largest coffee possible and took a sip. I instantly felt better. The caffeine raced through my limbs and I was ready for the day. The coffee woke me up, but I was also hung over so it helped with that too!

It was still 6:30 a.m. so I decided to go watch the news for a little bit. I turned on the T.V. and watched the depressing show. Two fires. A child missing. Four cops in critical condition. I had enough because this was not helping my morning. It was now 7:15 so I decided to make Lily so breakfast. I made pink and purple pancakes, green eggs (the only way she will eat them because of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham), Toast, and bacon. I also prepared her a chocolate milk, and myself orange juice. I walked up the stairs and woke up Lily. She slowly opened her eyes and my heart melted. I loved Lily like she was my own child. She made my day, and was the reason I woke up in the morning.

I told her what I made for breakfast, and her stomach grumbled. She walked down the stairs alongside me and took a seat at the table. We said grace and began to eat. By the time we were done. She had a milk mustache, and her face was sticky with syrup. I asked her if she wanted to do anything today, and she said that she wanted to go to the park. I proposed that we go to the park and then walk to the dinner to have dinner with one of my friends. She was so excited, she got out of her seat and jumped around. I sat hr back down and began cleaning her face.

We cleaned up the table and Lily offered me the rest of her chocolate milk. I said no because I am lactose intolerant, and MILK is my worst enemy.

We went upstairs and I showered Lily and got her dressed. I sat her on the couch to watch Mickey Mouse while I showered. When I was done, I got dressed, grabbed my house keys and phone, and went downstairs. I turned off the T.V and Lily and I were off to the park.

BEN'S POV

I went to Krystal's house to pick her up. I hated her now that think about it, and I have been so oblivious to her motives. I just wanted to have a nice meal in peace, but know I had invited her and I can't cancel. I knocked on her door and a few seconds later she swung it open and pulled me in. She aggressively pushed me up against the wall and started making out with me. Ugghh! She grabbed my hand and started taking me upstairs but I stopped her and said:

"We better get going, we're gonna be late." She looked annoyed but stormed out the door. I followed after her and closed the door behind me. Krystal asked where the limo was and I told her we were walking. She squealed and was furious. She began stomping away in the wrong direction. When I corrected her she growled. The whole walked she bitched about every little thing.

JOE'S POV

Lily and I arrived at the dinner and we were both starving and excited. When we got there Ben was sitting in a booth with a pretty girl, who looked under aged! I hope that was not his girlfriend. Yikes! She was chewing his ear off, and he looked like he had a headache. Poor guy!

Lily and I sat down at the table and Ben introduced us. Lily didn't talk because she was being shy.

"It is nice to meet you." I said trying t be as friendly as possible.

"Ew. I have to eat with you, a single dad, and your annoying mistake daughter that her mother probably didn't want! Are you joking Ben!" Krystal said easily.

Anger burned inside me and Lily didn't understand the whole situation. However, she understood enough because she began to cry. I saw that Ben was getting angry also as well as embarrassed. He deserved better I think he is a good man.

Just them in that moment I felt something I have never felt before.

Jealousy.

Hey everyone, sorry it has been a hot minuet since I have updated but I have been really busy and dealing with my life. I hope you can understand because at one point or another everyone goes through it. Hoped it was good and you enjoyed it!!

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