Mount Olympus [6]

Grayson

"I'm p*ssed off 'cause you cut us out of your life, as if we meant nothing to you," he responds, his eyes hardening.

Riley

I shake my head, "Because you kept me locked up in my room like a f*cking prisoner my whole teenage life, so I didn't have a chance to go out and live like a normal person," I mutter.

My mom stays silent, arms crossed.

Grayson

Her father shakes his head, "We didn't keep you locked up. You were our little girl and we had to protect you."

Riley

"Yes you did," I argue, "You wouldn't let me out without telling you every single little tiny detail."

Jace

"That's what parents do, Riley," I argue in return.

Riley

"not really," I say, "As a parent, I'm not."

Grayson

Her father shakes his head and backs up, "You say that now. Just wait. I'm done with this. I loved you then and I love you now, as every father would. Hold your grudge. It won't change anything."

With that, he disappears and I glance at Riley.

Riley

My mom follows suit and I shut the door, shaking my head.

Grayson

I study Riley, leaning against the door.

Riley

I set Mariah down, watching her crawl to her toys.

Grayson

I kiss Riley's forehead, "You okay?"

Riley

I nod, "Yeah."

Grayson

I study her before nodding, "Are you ever going to fix things with them?"

Riley

I shrug and sit on the couch, "Maybe."

Grayson

I sit beside her and sigh, "Do you not think you should?"