A/N: I was planning on uploading like 4 days ago but this damn app wouldn't even open for that time😭! Luckily because of the new update on the app I could :))!

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Pierre ran after me as I turned the corner I saw my mother pull hard on the arm of a small girl. She was holding a horse whip that she used to beat me with when I was smaller. I picked up the kid in a swift move and she looked exactly like a mix of Zach and me... that's not possible...

X: "Ryle? Honey what are you doing home."

I gave my mother a dirty look before I set the girl on the ground again. I pushed her hair behind her ear as she stood between my legs.

R: "are you okay kiddo?"

?: "I am now thank you miss..."

R: "you see that guy over there? That's Pierre. Can you go say hi to him?"

?: "yes I think I can."

The girl ran to Pierre as I turned around to my mother. She looked at me angrily and I shook my head at her.

R: "who's kid is that?"

X: "Zach's kid... he knocked up his girlfriend before dying. His girlfriend broke up with him and said she didn't want anything to do with the child so he should give custody to someone of his family for if something happens. She was a week old when she got here."

R: "who did he leave custody to?"

X: " ...he left custody to you."

R: "so technically you were beating up my child?! You've got some nerves. Your no mother of mine. Take the stuff she has out of her room. I'm taking her with me. I'm giving her a life she will love because everybody deserves that."

My mother huffed and before she wanted to speak up I cut her off.

R: "you want to fight for custody? Because we both know I was a lawyer myself. You won't stand a chance against me."

My mother shook her head as a few tears welled up in her eyes.

X: "you don't understand Ryle. She's the only thing that reminds me of Zach and you."

R: "maybe if you were a better mother we wouldn't both leave you. We did that with a reason. Get her stuff please. I want to take her where she belongs."

My mother walked inside as I walked to Pierre and the little girl. I looked at Pierre and sighed.

R: "she's Zach's kid... I have custody for her so I guess I'll have a kid from now on."

P: "what? Really?"

R: "yes..."

I kneeled down and took the hands of the small girl in mine. I planted a kiss on her fingers as she looked at me confused.

R: "it's alright sweetheart. You'll be safe with me from now on okay? You'll never have to get back here."

?: "are you my mom?"

R: "I'm your dad's sister but you can call me mom if you want that. I kind of am your mom from now on. I'll make sure you get food and you have pretty clothes and have lots of toys and most important of all... that your gonna be showered with love. Can you tell me your name sweetheart?"

?: " I'm Iria but I prefer Diem because I think that's prettier... it's my second name."

R: "well Diem. My name is Ryle and that's my boyfriend Pierre. We have to figure everything out for you but we'll make sure everything will be alright okay? You'll get home schooled so you can travel with us all the time and you'll get to meet all our friends who would love to play with you."

D: "that sounds fun! Do you have more then 1 name as well?"

R: "I do. My full name is Ryle Iria Elyana Paola Xiamara van west."

D: "your names match mine a little. Iria Diem Xiamara van West."

I felt a tear running down my cheek and the little girl frowned at me.

D: "what's wrong? Did I make you sad?"

R: "your daddy named you after me Diem... Iria and Xiamara were 2 of his favorite names out of my whole name..."

My mother came out with 1 big suitcase and a few papers in her hand. I walked towards her and took them from her hand.

R: "I know it's hard on you but Zach's kid deserves the life he would have given her... he would be the only sad person in heaven if that wouldn't be how she would live."

My mother gave Diem a kiss on her hair before Diem grabbed my hand and we walked to the car. Pierre pulled her suitcase as I had the car seat in my hand. I made sure she was all secured in her seat before I took place in the passengers seat.

R: "are you ready to go Diem?"

D: "I think so."

I smiled at her in hope it would reassure her a little more. I opened her passport and looked at everything. She's 5 years old born on 7/9/2017... I walked past it and then looked at the birth certificate and custody papers. I took out a pen that laid in the car and signed the few spots that were meant for my signature. Nobody could take her from me.

P: "are you okay?"

R: "yea... just surreal that he had a daughter that belonged to me without me knowing about it..."

P: "you'll be a great mom to her love."

R: "you'll be a great dad for her."

P: "you want me too?"

R: "if you want too... I want you too."

He smiled widely at me and mouthed a quiet thank you. We arrived back at his house and I sighed softly. Pierre took out the suitcase as I took Diem out of the car. I held her hand as we walked into the house. She went to the toilet as I went to Pierre his parents.

R: "remember saying when you could expect your first grandchild?"

MP: "yes..."

R: "well uhm... now?"

MP: "omg! Your pregnant?! How amazing!"

R: "no no no! I'm not pregnant... I hope. Zach apparently had a baby girl... I have custody over her for 5 years already but I never knew."

MP: "where is she?"

R: "toilet. Pierre is helping her."

The door opened and Pierre and Diem walked in together. Pierre his hand on her back to encourage her to walk inside. I kneeled down and opened my arms gently for the little girl. She ran into my arms and I wrapped my arms around her tightly. I lifted her from the ground and smiled softly at her.

R: "Diem... these are your new grandparents."

MP: "hello Diem..."

Pierre his mother came up in front of us and pushed some strands behind her ear gently not wanting to scare her.

MP: "would you like something to eat or drink? I have some cookies... or lollipops... anything?"

D: "cookies? Can I get a cookie mom?"

R: "of course you can. you want to go get a cookie with your new grandma?"

She gave me a nod and I set her on the floor. This was gonna be... an adventure to say the least.

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