Chapter 4 The Life of the Collins Family
It's been a week since Hayley's birthday. "I can't believe school starts tomorrow." Andrew whined while sitting having a sandwich. "I'm sorry sweetie but you have to get an education." Hayley said as she made herself a sandwich. "I know but still. I wish I was home schooled." Andrew said taking another bite out of his sandwich. "I'm sorry honey but rules are rules and your father and I both have jobs." Hayley said looking at her son. Hayley worked at a office that helped organize ways for people to help others in different countries that had less privileges. She loved her job and she always want to do something that helped other people in need. Just then Jake came down stairs with Annabelle in his arms. "What are we talking about?" Jake said as he gave Annabelle to Hayley. "The fact that I don't want to go to school tomorrow." Andrew said whining again. "Well, aren't you going to be in 5th grade?" Jake asked sitting by his son. "Yeah so" Andrew said taking a bite of sandwich. "When you're in 5th grade it's like the best year." Jake said. "Whatever, I still don't want to go" Andrew said just about to go upstairs when Jake grabbed his arm. "The girls are also better" Jake whispered into Andrew's ear. Andrew's face just lit up and then a smile grew. "Never mind, I can't wait for school!" he said rushed upstairs. "What did you tell him?" Hayley asked getting the milk out of the refrigerator. "Just a secret" Jake said as he winked at Hayley.
Around 7
Jake was sitting on the couch reading a comic book when Annabelle came onto his lap. "Hey Daddy" she said putting her head on his chest. "Hey Sweetie" Jake said putting down his comic. "I'm scared to go to school tomorrow." Annabelle said as she looked up at Jake. She had all of Hayley's features except her hair, which came about to her shoulders, was brown instead of blonde. This is one of the reasons Jake could never say no to her, because she looks so much like Hayley. "You'll be okay in school. There's nothing to worry about" Jake said smiling which made Annabelle smile. "Thanks Daddy." She said as she leaned against him again. Jut then, Hayley walked through the door with Ben on his leash. "I'm home" Hayley said. Annabelle jumped off of Jake and ran towards her mom and Ben. "Ben!" she yelled and began to pat him. Hayley walked past the two and went over to Jake who looked almost asleep. "Jake? Are you asleep?" Hayley said nudging him. Jake woke up with a sudden burst. "I wasn't asleep" he said and then looked around. "I believe that you were which means that we have to go to bed. There's school tomorrow" Hayley said as she went over to Annabelle an picked her up and carried her up the stairs.
After Hayley had put Annabelle to bed she walked into her room to see Jake already there turning his phone off. She got into her pajamas and got into bed. Jake adjusted himself so that he wrapped his arms around Hayley so she couldn't move. Hayley whispered, "I love you" Jake who heard this, whispered into Hayley's ear, "I love you too" Suddenly a flashback came into both of their minds at the same time.
Flashback
Hayley and Jake had been dating for a good year or so by now. They were going to their one year anniversary. They went to a restaurant and then for a walk along the beach. On the beach they held hands and Hayley giggled at everything Jake said, which made Jake feel very proud of himself. They stopped to sit down and enjoy the view. "It's so pretty. It's the perfect time because the sun is just setting." Hayley said as she looked at the sunset. "Hayley, you know I like you a lot right?" Jake said turning to face her. "Yeah..." Hayley said looking at him. "Well, I wan to say something but I don't know how you feel so I'm not sure to say it or not. Sometimes what I'm about to say ruins a relationship and sometimes it doesn't and I can figure out with you if you'll freak or not" Jake said as he rambled. "Jake, stop talking and I love you too" Hayley said smiling. "Oh thank goodness you felt the same way because if you didn't we could just go back to liking" Jake said rambling a bit more. Hayley just shook her head and kissed Jake long and hard. Jake stopped talking and kissed her back. When they pulled away they looked at the sunset with Hayley's arms wrapped and around one of Jake's arms.
End of flashback
At about 3 in the morning there was a thump on their bed. Hayley, who was a light sleeper, looked up to see her daughter wedged in between Jake and herself. Jake who was a very heavy sleeper didn't even notice. "Annabelle, sweetie what's going on?" Hayley said as she wrapped her arms around Annabelle. "I got scared in the night because of the stories Andrew told me" Annabelle said now crying on Hayley. Hayley who didn't know what to do about a bad dream woke Jake up with a slap on the back. He woke up in and instant and began looking around. When he saw Annabelle crying on Hayley he looked at Hayley with a confused face. "Annabelle, do you want to talk about you're bad dream?" Hayley asked telling Jake that it was about a bad dream. Annabelle just shook her head. "Sweetie, it's okay. Mommy and daddy are right here with you." Jake said rubbing his daughter's back. "You can sleep with us tonight, okay?" Hayley said lifting Annabelle's head up to look at her. Annabelle nodded and went under the covers. Jake pulled her into hug and both fell asleep like that in and instant. Annabelle is a daddy's girl. Hayley thought as she lay back down to fall back asleep.
*another chapter done! Next time it will be the kids first days of school and another flashback. I might write Felix into it but he will be in the flashback if anywhere. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW 5 review until the next chapter*