Note: Hi everyone, this is my first time and yeah I was and still am a great fan of Life with Derek and Michael Seater. Hope you will enjoy and review. Waiting for advices and suggestions, do tell me if you like it.

Chapter-1

The doorbell rang the third time and finally Casey decided to go downstairs, wondering why she had to get up, why anyone else is not answering the door. Irritated she turned to yell at Derek but found Edwin half asleep. Knowing the only reason he's there meant Derek, her so annoying step brother isn't at home.

She opened the door and saw a girl with glittering blue eyes. With the look on her face Casey could read that she was disappointed by seeing her. In an assuring tone, assuming she would be Derek's friend, Casey said "Hi, Derek isn't home right now."

A little relaxed guest smiled and then replied "Ok, thank you but umm, well can I come in and wait for him?"

Casey, surprised, said "Yes" and smiled back.

Sitting on the sofa and making herself comfortable the guest then asked Casey about the whereabouts of George, Marti and Edwin. Looking at her backpack Casey answered Edwin is asleep and the rest have gone to an outing. They will be back by tomorrow evening.

Having suspicion Casey was about to ask who she was when the doorbell rang once again.

She opened the door and saw Derek, "Where were you?" asked Casey to which he coolly replied "Was on a date. Just passing the time, you know me" and winked towards her with a cunning yet adorable smile.

Getting past her he hurried to the stairs but was stopped by Casey's shouting. He heard her talk about some guest, some girl and so instead of just ignoring her talk he went to her and asked "What are you talking about I didn't invite anyone home, at least not tonight."

On the other side, after listening to Derek's voice the girl started moving towards the main door. Being aware of the girl's presence Casey pointed towards her. Turning he saw her and a wide smile appeared on the face.

"Ashley.." he said with great excitement.

"Derek.. finally" said the girl with relief.

"So good to see you. I missed you Aish"

"Yeah it has been a long time. I missed you all, Derek"

And then they both hugged leaving Casey in bewilderment.

Watching wild eyed Casey, he explained "This is Ashley, my couz, my sweetest sister, my best friend. She lives in San Diego, US "

"Oh! Hi" said Casey "and I'm Casey his.."

"Step sister" Derek interrupted.

"Well, Hello Casey, nice to meet you, finally and seeing onwards to meeting your mum and li'l sister. I hope we would be great friends."

"Yeah, nice to meet you too. So how's you? And why so came in the middle of the night without even telling anyone about your arrival."

Listening to her question he got tensed and asked "Yes so suddenly.. you always tell us or me about your visits, why not this time? Everything cool, right?"