*Beep* *Beep*
The sound of my alarm clock had awakened me from my slumber. “Argh!” I groaned, still very sleepy. My alarm continued to go off slowly bringing me back to my consciousness. I sat up rubbing my eyes as a yawn escaped my mouth.
“Good morning, world, ” I mumbled after giving my body a good stretch. I hopped off my bed sliding on my angry bird puff slippers before walking into my bathroom.
I stood in front of the mirror staring back at myself as I passed my hand over my bare face. “I really need to get rid of these eye bags, ” I mumbled running my fingertips across the dark, saggy bags underneath my eyes before continuing with my morning routine.
After my morning routine, I exited the bathroom to change into my tracksuit since every morning I usually go for a run. Tightening my ponytail as I checked myself out in the long mirror before grabbing my phone and ear pods.
Jogging towards the kitchen to fetch a bottle of water, I met my mom and Roger having breakfast acting all lovey-dovey.
“Hey, honey!” Her mother greeted her with a warm smile. “Good morning, mom, good morning Roger, ” I greeted back while searching for a bottle of water.
“You know, you can call me dad, right, ” Roger said with a reassuring smile.
“I know, but it's just so foreign to me ever since, you know, ” she said, glancing at her mother who sent her an 'I'm sorry' look.
“It's alright, Ashely, call me whatever you want as long as it makes you comfortable, ” he said as she gave him a small smile.
“Thanks, Roger, now I gotta go, enjoy your breakfast, ” she said, getting ready to leave.
“Okay honey, have fun on your run and be safe, ” her mom yelled as Ashely jogged towards the front door.
“OKAY MOM! I WILL!” she yelled back before opening the front door.
As Ashely was about to rush out she abruptly stopped when she saw a young man who was about to ring the doorbell. The sight before her instantly
fades to the sides and back of his head. He wore tinted sunglasses blocking his eyes and the right side of his nose laid a sexy nose piercing. His lips were thin but still plumped and he had the sharpest jawline she has
Ashley's attention. “Is he from the army? Who
his deep, husky voice sent chills down her
Ashley and the
his footsteps were heard. “Ashely,
Roger's words trailed off as he saw the guy in front of the door. Ashely
“Jake!” Roger said in a breathy tone.
” the guy says leaving me speechless. I turned to stare at Roger but he just looked at the guy named Jake.
just call you Dad, Roger?” I was
asked trying to get their attention before my mom walked in. “Hey, is everything alright?”
“Katie, Ashely, this is Jake, my son, ” he introduced earning a soft gasp from me and my mother. Jake stood there with a smirk while checking out both me and my mom. I scrunch my face in disgust before my mom greeted him.
it's nice to meet you, ” she said while glaring at Roger before
he's busy cheating," he mumbled but loud enough for my bat ears.
in as we all headed towards the living room. I wasn't even in
I was beyond pissed, first, it was the stepfather bullshit now he has a son, oh no, that's crossing the line.
all sat there in silence, rather awkward silence before Roger cleared his throat. "Uh, girls, could you give us some time alone?" He asked and before I could open my mouth to protest my
believe this," I said as my mom sat holding her head in her hands. "How could Roger not tell me he had a son," she said followed by a
he's a secretive bastard," I thought, which was interrupted by
the living room to find both Roger and Jake on their
mom asked, feeling the tension between them. "Everything is fine, Katie, but Jake will be staying here
my mind, I just wanted
staying here?" I asked, desperately wanted an answer. "I'm sorry, Ashely, but Jake has no choice but to stay here," he said, sending my blood pressure up. "Unbelievable!"I mumbled while exiting the living room.
I wouldn't be acting this way if he had told us, he had a son in the first place,"
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