Life As We Know It

Chapter 11

LUKE'S POV

As I run on the treadmill I begin to feel the sweat running down my forehead. My pacing starts off pretty good and stays that way. Music blasts into my ears which makes me just want to bust out and dance. But I stop myself from making a fool of myself in front of my daughter and fiancé.

After running for a good 20 minutes I decide to get off and hydrate. I look at the big mirror that takes up the entire wall. I begin picking at my sweat hair to make sure it still has some type of quiff. I feel arms wrap around my waist and look to see Veronica. She smirks at me and begins to touch near my crotch.

And to think she would love me for me and not sex. She lightly rubs it and I guess she's trying to turn me on. Nope, not working. I lightly push her off and glance towards Delilah Anne. I would never have sex in front of my child, and definitely not with Veronica.

I head upstairs into the livingroom. And grab some materials for my protein shake. I begin dumping it all into the blender. Behind me I hear the television turn on, so I'm guessing its Veronica. I continue to make my shake and turn the blender on. The noise is a bit loud but I've seemed to get used to it. Thats when I hear shrieking.
I instantly turn around to see Delilah Anne with her hands over he ears while still screaming.

"AHHH DADDY TURN IT OFF. I CAN'T HEAR TV" she screams.

I shut off the blender in time for the protein shake to be finished and for Delilah Anne to stop screaming. She turns her attention back to the television.

I slightly shake my head and pour the shake into a glass. I drink my shake while scrolling through twitter until one catches my eye.

@RileyOliver: my real friends are amazing. Thanks for a great night guys! Xoxo.

Attached to it was a picture of Riley holding her Delilah on her hip and Cal, Mikey and Ashton at their side smiling. They're all smiling, even Delilah. Mikey has his arm around Riley. This infuriates me.

I run upstairs leaving the shake on the counter, to go take a quick shower. I quickly take off my clothes and take a refreshing, clean but fast paced shower.
I wash my hair and then hop out.

I quickly get dressed and put on a snapback because I'm lazy to do my hair. I run downstairs only to run into Ronny.

"Why the rush?" She asks while frowning.

"Oh uh I promised to meet the guys at Mikey's house" I semi lie. Well I was going to Mikey's but I didn't make a promise.

"Take Delilah with you? I really need a little break from parenting for the day" she says, which doesn't even seem as a question anymore.

"But ba--"

"But nothing. Just take her Luke" she snaps.

I grab Delilah Anne from the couch and we head off to my car.

"Luke wait. I didn't mean to snap" She tries to explain.

I don't respond or even turn around. I just buckle Delilah in and we head off.

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RILEY'S POV

"Uncle Mikey stoooop" Delilah shrieks while laughing. Mikey stops tickling her and scoops her up. She lays her head on his shoulder wraps her arms around his neck.

"I love you Uncle Mikey" she whispers, loudly enough for me to hear.

"I love you too Delilah" he murmurs and then kisses her forehead.

He puts her down on her bed and turns the light out. I quickly and quietly run down the hall and into my room.

I sit on my bed and take out magazine just in time for Mikey to enter the room.

"You know Ry, Delilah is exactly like you. She has that spunky and outgoing personality. She has every single aspect of you. She's amazing, and sweet." He says while wrapping his arms around me.

"Are you sure you're still talking about Delilah?" I ask while chuckling.

"Maybe" he says while laughing, himself.

"So she isn't like me at all?" A voice asks from the doorway.

Luke. Oh boy.

He enters the room obviously waiting for an answer.

"What do you want Luke?" I ask through gritted teeth.

"I want many things. For starters I want our Delilah to know who her father is--"

"Are you insane?" I ask while rising to my feet.

"No I'm not. Riley she can't grow up without a father." Luke says walking closer.

"She'll do just fine without you" I say icily, slightly raising my voice.

"Are you insane?" He asks raising his voice.

Mikey steps in front of me. He pushes Luke back a few steps.

"Hey, don't speak to her in that tone. Delilah is sleeping at the moment. If you're here to start trouble it's best you leave" Michael spits.

"Michael this has nothing to do with you, so stay out of this."Luke says pushing Mikey back.

This time I step in front of Mikey. So I push Luke a few steps back.

"Luke leave. I'm truly not in the mood for your crap right now. Get out already" I say while crossing my arms over my chest.

"No Riley, I want to be in our Delilah's life. I don't want to be pushed away like I'm nothing." He pleads.

"Oh you definitely know about pushing people away like their nothing." I snap.

"Riley please I'm sorry okay. I don't want you and my own child to grow up and hate me. I don't want my own band to hate me either. What I did was so wrong to you and I'm so sorry. I'll prove it to you if you want me to" he says stepping closer to me.

Thats when I realize it. I didn't want Delilah to grow and hate him either. I especially didn't want his band to hate him.

"One chance Luke, one" I say raising one finger.

I hear Mikey swear under his breath, but I don't blame him. Luke instantly hugs me and doesn't seem to let go.

"I won't let you down Ry, I promise" he murmurs.

Sooo hows the story so far? I'm hoping you guys like it😃💕

-Jaelle
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