Heat novel Chapter 31

Today is the day that Katie and Roger were leaving for Hawaii. Ashley didn't really like the idea of her mom leaving her especially when things were about to get messy but she wanted her mom to be happy and if that's being with Roger then she has to accept it.

"I'm going to miss you, Ash, honey," Katie said hugging Ashley as tight as she can, "I'll miss you too, mom, but I can't breathe," she said as Katie immediately let her go with a sheepish smile on her face, "Sorry, honey," she apologized before turning to Jake, who rubbed behind his neck nervously, "I guess this goodbye, Jake because when I return you'll be getting ready to leave," she said as Jake nodded with a small smile on his face, "I guess," he said as Katie chuckled before pulling him into a hug.

Roger smiled as he watched his son and wife interact until he glances at Ashley, who stared back at him before she walked towards him, "Uh, have a safe flight," she said awkwardly as Roger chuckled before pulling her into his arms, "Be safe Ashley, I may not be your dad, but I want your father to rest knowing that his little girl is being well taken care of," he said as Ashley held onto him tightly, "Thank you, Roger, please take care of my mom," she whispered as Roger smiled before pulling away, "Of course," he said before turning to Katie, who smiled at them with tears before mouthing 'thank you to Roger.

Ashely walked back to her mom as Roger walked towards Jake. "I want you to be safe and take care of Ashley," he said as Jake nodded, "Dad-

"Now Jake, I know that I abandoned you, but I just want you to know that I don't regret bringing you into this world and calling you my son, the decision I made to be happy was selfish and I hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive your old man," he said as Jake emotionally chuckled before pulling his dad into a hug, "Safe trip, papas, I promise I'll take good care of her," he said as Roger smiled, at least this was a start. 

It was finally time for Roger and Katie to leave as they both waved from a taxi while Ashley and Jake waved back at them. After the taxi was no longer in their sights, Ashley turned to Jake, who looked down at her with a smirk, "Alone at last," he said as Ashley giggled, "Come on, let's go inside I'm starving," she said as both she and Jake entered the house.

Not too far from Ashley's house was a car that secretly stalked their house. Two familiar individuals sat in the car watching Ashley's and Jake's every move as they furrowed in and anger and frustration, "I'm gonna kill him," Jay mumbled in an angry tone as Tatiana sighed, "Be patient, Jay, the parents are gone this is the perfect time to began our plan," she said as Jay smirked, "Gladly, they wouldn't know what hit them," he said before driving away. 

Ashley and Jake entered the house as Ashley went straight to the kitchen. Jake followed her close behind as he also entered the kitchen. Leaning up against the door frame, he admires her prepares breakfast with a smile on his face as he crossed his arms. 

"What a sight," he commented as she giggled, "What are you talking about?" She asked continuing to prepare breakfast as he walked up behind, "I mean, you standing there making us breakfast, it gives off a wifey vibe," he said swiftly hugging her from behind as she blushed, "Oh, really," she teased as Jake buried his face in her neck giving her a few gentle pecks that caused her to close her eyes and smile.