Chapter 418

"Your dads alright". He spoke.

I turned in his embrace. "He is isn't he and thank you for doing this".

"Family is everything Leah and I wouldn't keep you from yours".

Everything seemed to be going in the right direction. Jake and I were better than ever. I had been accepted into college and now my dad was finally part of my life. Trying to ignore the little bit of doubt I had I placed a kiss on his cheek. "I love and appreciate you and I hope you know that".

"I love and appreciate you too babe". He kissed the top of my head just as the microwave dinged. "I'm going to go for a shower I won't be long".

"Okay".

I was heating up some food when my dad cleared his throat behind me. "I'm grateful for the hospitality you and Jake have shown me. It wasn't my intention to stay here, and I hope you don't think I planned this". "No". I shook my head. "I don't think that, but I am curious as to why you came here tonight instead of waiting till morning".

"I like to get a head start on things and I thought we could spend a few days together. It would be nice to finally get to know my daughter. If that's okay with you".

"Yeah". I smiled. "I have plans tomorrow around lunch time but I'm free after that if you want to do something?".

"I would like to take you to dinner".

I nodded. "I'd like that. I love Mexican food just so you know". I grinned.

laughed. "I have something else to ask you". He

stomach tightened, the dread settling. I always thought the worst before I even knew what was

"Okay". I frowned.

like to meet your gran? Your other gran?". He

meet her, I want to meet all my family in time.

be straight away

"I'd love to meet

smiled. "You could always come back with me and stay for a

as he appeared at the

I don't think Jake was going to let

was asking if Leah wanted to drive back with

see". He walked to the fridge and took out a bottle of water. "A few

Jake. I can

If she wants to go with you she can. I won't stop

at least expecting an argument but for him to just be okay with-it kind of threw me off. He didn't like when I was away from him,

all came together as a family finally. I had gone so long without one and I wasn't going to give this chance up but right now I had so much going on with my gran here and my

Jake. "I have a few things to sort out here first. Maybe in a

course, sweetheart whenever

a smile. "Are you okay with eating this out the tub

way it is". He

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