Unexpected Angel. (book 1)

52.

The next day. 

Elle's pov 

I finish applying my makeup and start curling my hair. I take my dress off of the hanger and change into it. 

I put on my black heels and lace them up. I finish packing the diaper bag and take a deep breath. I walk out of my room and find my Mom dressing Hadley in the family room. 

"Thank you." 

"You're welcome." My Mom smiles small. 

Hadley starts crying so I pick her up. She slowly calms down. 

"It's okay." I say kissing her head. 

"Should we go?" Dan asks. 

I swallow the lump in my throat and nod. 

"Mason said that you two will be seated a couple rows behind me." 

"Okay." Mom nods. 

Dan parks the car. I get out and put the diaper bag on my shoulder. I walk around the other side and open the door. 

Hadley smiles up at me. I unbuckle her and place her on my hip. 

"Hi." Riley's parents approach. 

"Hey." My Mom says. 

I look around searching for Riley or someone I knew. 

"Elle?" 

I snap my head back. 

"How are you?" Mrs Collins asks. 

I nod, "I'm doing okay. I'll catch up with you guys later?" I say spotting Mason. 

My Mom nods. I walk closer to the church. Mason stands looking... confused? I don't know if that's the right word. 

"Mason?" I approach. 

"Hi." He breaths out. 

"What's going on?" 

Mason shakes his head. 

"Tell me." I say putting my arm on his shoulder. 

"I think my Dad's here." He says while his eyes water. 

I take a breath. "Damn." 

He wipes his eyes. 

"What's going on?" Riley appears. 

I notice my hand still on Mason so I move it. Hadley starts whining so I bounce her. 

"His Dad's here." I whisper. 

"Oh no." Riley mumbles. 

"Just don't speaker to him, don't give him the time of day." I say. 

"I just want to rip his freakin throat." Mason grits. 

Hadley starts whining and he quickly looks at her. 

"How could he?" Mason says as tears pour from his eyes. 

Suddenly I notice everyone's eyes on us. 

"Maybe we should go inside." Riley says. 

"I can't be in there with him." Mason shakes his head. 

I look around unsure of the next move. 

Charlie walks out of the church and quickly down the steps. 

"What's going on?" 

"I can't, Char. I can't." Mason cries. 

"Is he drunk?" Riley whispers.