Undeniably Claimed

Chapter 20: Wine and Drama

Jessica started blinking awake before jolting up. She looked out her window where the sun was high in the sky as she throwed the blanket off of her and scrambled out of her room. The house being eerily quiet making her nerves jolt. She ran quickly down to her sister's room finding it empty. She sprinted down the stairs as her panic began to overtake her. 

"Sophia!"

She went to the living room finding it unoccupied before rushing to the kitchen. Not surprising to find it empty as well. She goes for her phone before finding a sticky note stuck to it. Her body relaxing as she read it. 

Jess,
I have princess with me. Don't worry and rest up. Will be home this evening. Love you!

She slouches against the counter before her eyes catch sight of the time. 3:24 PM. How the hell did I sleep so much? Was I really that tired? Deciding to trust her sister, she goes and grabs a glass of water before going back upstairs. Stripping she lowers herself in her bathtub allowing the stress of the last few weeks to evaporate in the room. The water working her muscles in a magical way. A smile gracing her lips incredibly thankful for the sister she was given. 

After some time, she gets out feeling 10x better than yesterday and decides to go downstairs and prepare a dinner for everyone. She has become accustomed to Brad coming over after work to visit her and Destiny. He will make an incredible dad one day. She decides to text Taylor inviting her as well. She gets an immediate reply. 

Taylor (4:04 PM) Count me in! Today has been epic, I can't wait to tell you about it!!!

Chuckling she begins preparing spaghetti with some garlic bread for everyone. It doesn't take long for her to begin hearing car doors shutting and presumes everyone has arrived. She smiles as she walks to the front door. To her surprise, she finds a black car with a man opening the back door. Jessica yelps as she is lifted before laughing as Brad spins her momentarily before setting her back down. Kissing her cheek loudly he steps back as Taylor comes into her arms. Jessica holds her warmly before she also moves to the side. Jessica steps back gesturing for them to go in as her eyes look to the car. 

Sophia steps out with the help of the man along with her baby. She grins walking on the grass not caring about being bare foot as she greets her sister and daughter. Sophia smiles bringing her finger to her lips letting her know to be quiet. Destiny is fast asleep in her aunt's arms. Hearing a car door shut, Jessica looks behind to find Mr. Sanford getting out as well. He comes around to Sophia before kissing her cheek affectionately. 

"Mr. Sanford, would you like to join us for dinner?"

The man turns his head with a look of surprise. Jessica smiles gently thankful for the man. He has done a full 360 around her sister and her happiness meant the world to Jessica. He turns to his driver and Jessica turns to the man as well. 

"You are welcome to stay as well"

"Thank you ma'am, that is very kind but my wife may kill me if I don't come home."

Laughing lowly she nods her head in understanding before looking back to Mr. Sanford expectantly. 

"I don't want to imp-"

"It would my pleasure Mr. Sanford. You have helped me in more ways than one."

"Luca.. please" Sophia says lowly giving him a look. His face softens and he nods his head. 

Jessica shakes her head still smiling as she reaches for the play pen in the driver's hands thanking him once more. She begins walking back in with Sophia and Luca in tow. She walks in to hearing her two best mates bickering in what sounds like the kitchen. Sophia continues walking taking the sleeping beauty upstairs. Turning around she finds Mr. Sanford standing there looking uncomfortable.