Acceptance

Chapter 21

Riya...

The next morning I woke up with Nick still in my arms sleep the dry tears on her face was evidence that she had cried. I still couldnt belive what she told me about Karen I dont care what yo child did or who your child claims to be its no reason to treat them any differently and since Karen went as far as drugging Nick there is no telling what else she would do. Thats why today I'm going to make a big breakfast and sit down with my parents and Nick to see if she could stay in the guest room here. I know its a crazy idea but Nick's safety is very important. Getting out the bed I made my way to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth when I was done I pulled my hair up in a bun washed my hands and went to throw on some jogging pants and socks. Making my way downstairs to the kitchen I smiled when I noticed no one was awake yet.

Going inside the pantry I pulled out the waffle mix and the waffle iron I then went to the fridge and pulled out the bacon and eggs. After mixing the mix then putting on the bacon I began to make the waffles. While the waffles were cooking I put a pot of water on the stove to boil it dawned on me to make grits too. The waffles and bacon were done so I scrambled the eggs stirred the grits and began to set the table just as I started to make plates everybody came down. "I thought I smelled bacon" my daddy said as he kissed the side of my forehead "Riyah baby whats all this" my mom asked I smiled "I decided to make breakfast" she looked at me skeptically before saying "Ok do you need help" "Umm...can you pour the orange juice" she nodded and got down the girls princess cups the boys super hero cups and the rest of us had glass cups. I looked up at Nick and smiled "Good morning" she smiled back "Morning love" she said then sat down my mom grabbed the girls plates then the boys plates I sat her and dad plates down then got me and Nick plates. Ten minutes into eating my mom spoke "This good Ri what made you cook" I shook my head "Nothing I cant cook breakfast for my loved ones" I answered "Alright what you do" my dad asked putting his fork down I laughed and replied "Nothing" "So what you want" my mom asked and I sighed "Fine fine....twins go play" I said the put they all put they cups down and left.

"Ok whats up" my dad asked wiping his hands "Ok hear me out real fast last night after Nick came over she told me something that makes me feel like she isnt safe at home and I was wondering if she could stay here.....in the guest room of course" my parents looked at eachother "And what was said exactly" my momma asked looking at both of us I looked at Nick and she signaled that it was ok to tell them. "Remeber when I told yall Nick was down about being put off the team for having enhancers in her system" they both nodded "Well last night Nick found out it was her mother who was putting them in her water and stuff" my daddy sighed "Damn...thats messed up" my mom nodded "I didnt expect Karen to do something like that but before we make a decision like this we need to talk to your father and make sure its ok" Nick nodded my mom got up and hugged her "Im so sorry baby" "Its cool...Riya come with me so I can get some clothes" I nodded and me and Nick stood up from the table leaving.

"You know you didnt have to do that" Nick said. We were now at her house and I watched as she packed a couple outfits "I know but I just want to make sure your safe" she nodded "Well my dad asked for a divorce so if they say no I can always go stay in my dads apartment til graduation" I nodded "Thats a good idea you should also have pops talk to coach about what happened and putting you back on the team" she smiled "I didn't even think of that...Thats what Im go do first thing Monday". Afer she got done we were on our way back to my house when we got in the first thing she did was make her way to the shower and so did I. When I got out I saw my phone lighting up signaling I had a message I picked it up and laughed when I noticed it was Nick "Ol lazy behind" I muttered to myself and read the text.

Her ❤: Get dressed not to fancy though I wanna take you out to dinner as a I'm sorry slash Thank you slash late Valentines day thing