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Chapter 24
Ashley, her mom, and Roger were on their way to the hospital. Neither of them said a word and the tense around them was thick and suffocating. Ashley was still silently crying in the back as she could only imagine what Jay’s brother could’ve possibly done for Jake to end up in the hospital. She knew this would’ve happened, but no one listened to her.
Katie slightly turned to check on her daughter. She was still very worried ab
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As Ashley opened the door, the sight before her made her already weak body weaker. She couldn’t believe the sight in front of her. This wasn’t Jake, she had no idea who this person was, but when he whispered to her, reality smacked her right in the face, “J-Jake!” She weakly stuttered before everything went dark. Ashley’s body hit the floor with a loud thud noting both Roger and Katie’s attention as they rushed to the sound.
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Ashely woke up in a different environment and surprisingly her head was skyrocketing, which was good since she got sick. The continuous beeping sound began to annoy Ashley as she tried to reach for her alarm clock but felt nothing but air, Ashley furrowed as she felt nothing before the sound of a high pitched chuckle caught her attention. Ashley slowly opened her eyes as her eyelids squinted trying to adjust to the bright light before fully op
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Ashley was in complete horror as she watched Jay place the roses in the vase that was on the available table, "What are you doing here, Jay?" She asked as normal as possible but when Jay turned around with a furrow on his face, her heart skipped a beat, "Tatiana told me that she saw you in the hospital when she came to visit Jake, so I came to visit you," he said mentioning Jake's name with such ease, which angered Ashley."Okay, but Jay, how did you get in here?" She asked watching him circle her bed, "Oh, that was simple," he said as Ashley rolled her eyes, "Let me guess, you came as my boyfriend?" She asked as Jay smiled, "Bingo, princess!" he exclaimed as Ashley furrows, "Why did you lie, Jay?" She asked as Jay furrowed, "I didn't lie, sweetheart, I am your boyfriend," he said as Ashley slowly sat up getting a creepy vibe from Jay, "You're not, Jay, and you never were," she said as Jay's face suddenly went blank scaring the hell out of her, "I could've been, if it wasn't
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Ever since the encounter with Jay, Ashley has been really distant. Jake has noticed it and so did Ashley's mother. Katie tried to find out what had happened to Ashely, but her daughter didn't budge and only replied with, "It was nothing, I just had a nightmare that left me paranoid."Katie had left Ashley's situation alone as she realized how uncomfortable Ashley was about the situation. Jake had studied Ashley's attitude as she moved into his room and Ashley never acted this way.Both Ashley and Jake were currently chilling in their room. The room was silent with the only thing being heard was the heart monitor recording their heartbeats. Ashley stared out of the window with a blank expression as Jake stared up at the ceiling. The silence was killing him as he craved for the sound of Ashley's voice.He didn't understand why she was so distant especially in his presence, it bothered him. Jake sighed heavily breaking Ashley out of her trance but she still d
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Ashley had finally been discharged from the hospital and Jake was let off as well as he refused to be separated from Ashley. Ashley didn't feel safe at all when Jake was not by her side, so she was relieved that Jake got to come home with her. Katie and Roger were ecstatic that their children were feeling going home.They were currently on their way home.
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After Anna left Ashley began to panic. She was scared for her life and although she didn't like Tatiana, that girl was crazy and could do almost anything. Ashley didn't know what to do, she kept pacing around in her room before she thought about Jake, but then she remembered what she heard Jake said in the kitchen. She sighed before plopping down on the bed, she furrows, "I can't believe he's leaving," she mumbled to herself as she felt her heartache. She was afraid that Jake would leave and not know about her feelings but she was even more scared about telling him how she feels. She wonders, "What if he doesn't feel the same way?" or "What if he finally accepts the fact that he's kind of like a step-brother." Those types of saying pushed over the confidence she was building up. But her feelings didn't matter at the moment because Jay and Tatiana were currently writing their death wish and Ashley had to warn Jake. Ashley made up her mind before exiting he
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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 really 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
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Ashley was a bit shaken up as Tatiana ended to call. She placed her phone down on the countertop before walking towards the sink as she splashed water on her face. Jake walked into the kitchen wondering what taking Ashley so long, only to be stopped in his tracks as he saw Ashley leaned up against the sink breathing heavily.Jake immediately began to get worried as he rushed towards her, "Ashley, hey what's wrong?" He asked turning her body around to lock eyes with her teary ones. He began to panic as he thought of the worst possible thing, "Ashley, you really need to tell me what's going on?" He asked again as Ashley broke down causing Jake to pull her into his arms, "I'm so tired of this, Jake, I want it to stop," she cried as Jake furrowed, "What do you mean, Ash?" He asked stroking her hair as she continued, "The threats, the constant worry about what's going to happen, and the bad blood," she sobbed as Jake sighed, "Who was on the phone, Ashley?" He asked as Ashley whisp
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