One more thing...

[Riven]

He let go of her as he leaned against the counter top, looking at the floor, "Of course you can... anyone can..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She shook her head. "You're the only one that is kind unconditionally..."

 

[Riven]

He kept his gaze to the floor, remaining silent.

 

[No More Pretending]

She sniffed. "Y-you're the only one that does understand, that doesnt intentionally hurt me. You're the one I love."

 

[Riven]

He looks at her, smiling slightly.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly.

 

[Riven]

He turns back to her and hugs her tightly, sighing deeply.

 

[No More Pretending]

She hugged him back.

 

[Riven]

He lets go of her gently as he wipes her tears away softly.

 

[No More Pretending]

She sighed. "Are we good?" She asked tentatively.

 

[Riven]

"We always are", he replied, softly kissing her forehead.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly.

 

[Riven]

He smiled as well.

 

[No More Pretending]

She stretched. "I'm going to shower."

 

[Riven]

He nods as he walks to the living room, lying on the couch.

 

[No More Pretending]

She went to the bathroom and closed the door, starting the water and waiting for it to warm up. She got in and closed her eyes as the warm water rushed over her, a smile coming onto her face. She ran her fingers through her wet hair, removing the knots.


On the coffee table, her phone rang.

 

[Riven]

He looks at the phone, hearing it ring and takes it. He walks up to the door and knocks, "Hey, your phone is ringing."

 

[No More Pretending]

She gave an audible sigh. "Can you answer it?" she asked. "Kind of preoccupied."

 

[Riven]

He nods and turns it on, listening carefully. "Hello?"

 

[No More Pretending]

"Who is this?" A male's voice asks.

 

[Riven]

"A friend of Elizabeth", Aiden replies with a look of confusion on his face. "Who is this.."

 

[No More Pretending]

A small chuckle came from the other side. "So I do have the right number. Took me a while to find. Where is she right now?" he asked, not bothering to answer his question.

 

[Riven]

"I'm not answering till I hear your answer, who the hell is this?!", Aiden replied in a slightly angered tone.

 

[No More Pretending]

"Her father," he stated.

 

[Riven]

"What do you want", he replied, now calmed down slightly.