Five Years Later . . .
"Ian! William! Come on! We're going to be late!" Stacy yelled, sunglasses on and her purse hooked on the crook of her elbow. She tapped her foot impatiently.
Ian came out of the big house, holding a little boy.
"Sorry, babe, he's a bit anxious. First day at school and all." Ian explained.
Stacy's annoyed expression turned sweet.
"Oh, I know. It's going to be his first day without Mommy or Daddy." Stacy talked to her son. He smiled at her. "Now let's go."
The family got into the car, William being strapped into his carseat. Ian drove down the driveway and to the preschool. Goodbyes were said and kisses were given and Ian and Stacy drove away. They stopped at a coffee shop, sitting outside sipping their coffee.
Stacy twirled her wedding ring on her finger.
"Five years. Five years since I've last talked to him." Stacy spoke distantly.
Ian put his coffee down. He knew who she was talking about.
"He wouldn't accept you. All of you. I did." Ian replied. "He didn't deserve you."
Ian sipped his coffee, staring at Stacy as she thought about what he said. She looked off into the distance for a few moments before turning back to Ian, smiling.
"You're right." She reached for and held his hand. "I chose right."
She turned to look across the street and found herself staring right at Riley. He stared back at her, then turned away, blending back into the crowd.
"He doesn't care about me." Stacy said more to herself. She turned back to her husband. "So when do we pick up William?"
"A couple of hours." Ian replied. "More than enough time to go shopping." He smirked.
Stacy smiled back.
"You know me so well." She said.
Ian laughed.
"I bet you're happy we found that treasure then." He told her.
"And that they let us keep some of it." Stacy pointed out. Ian smiled.
"Yes, it's about time they let me keep some treasure." He said.
They smiled at each other, getting up and leaving the shop.
That's the end! No one offered me any advice on how to end it, so I just did my own thing. I hope you all liked it!