Chapter 6
Rachel's dads stared at Shelby in shock.
"You want to…what?" Leroy asked.
"You heard me. I want to adopt Rachel." Shelby replied. Her determination shown clearly in her eyes.
"Why should we let go of our daughter?" Hiram asked. "You don't even know her. You never knew she existed until two months ago."
"Yes, I do know her. She loves singing, acting and dancing. She wants to star on Broadway and is in love with my lead singer, Jesse St. James. I knew she existed for sixteen years. I've never forgotten her. The only thing that kept me from contacting her years ago and pushing for custody was that stupid contract."
"Really, Shelby? Well, tell us. Who were the ones who comforted her after a broken heart? Who was there her first days of school? Who was there during all the important milestones in her life?" Hiram asked, clearly angry that someone wanted to take his daughter away from him.
"You were. But that's not my fault. She never knew I existed!"
"And she was happy then. Why did you have to give her that tape?"
"She told Jesse that she wanted to know her mom. She never told you this, but for the last year, she's wanted to know her mom. Now she can!"
"Yes, and she can do it without you adopting her! We will fight you for this!" Hiram said.
"Hiram, calm down." Leroy said, placing a hand on Hiram's shoulder.
"Mom." Came Rachel's voice.
"Coming, Rachel." Shelby said. As she walked towards the door, she flashed a look at Hiram and Leroy that said "I'll fight for this, too. Look who she's calling for."
Where do you think I should go from here?