for you

it's the little things

Zach was washing the dishes with the help of Jack and Belle when the door opened.

The blond immediately checked it out.

It was Gabriela with her brother, Sam.

The young boy was much taller than Jack.

"What the fuck did you do to my sister?" He starts walking up to him, rolling up his sleeves.

"I asked for a divorce. And id appreciate it if you knocked. This house isn't yours." He crosses his arms.

"This house is not just yours-"

"It was bought with my money, my name is on the contract, so yes I'm pretty sure this house is mine."

"Gabbie sa-"

"I don't care what she said, her stuff is in the garage already packed in boxes. Zach was kind enough to do so."

"Oh and respect is a pretty good thing." He says sternly.

Sam nods submissively.

"The garage is open...i want the both of you out before us three go out."

"Yes sir."

"Good." Jack walks back to the kitchen.

"Is everything okay?"

"Just Gabriela's brother trying to sound tough."

"Is uncle Sam here?"

"Yeah...hes in the garage...ill go with you after we're done here okay baby?"

"Uncle Sam is a bit mean...and auntie Rachel is always talking bad about the outfits you pick for me dad." She says quietly.

"So we're cutting them off?" Zach asks quietly.

"Unfortunately we can't. I think we're gonna have shared custody, so Belle is gonna have spend some time with Gabriela."

"I don't wanna stay with mom. She hurt you!" Belle pouts.

Zach sends a looks at Jack.

"Baby...as much as i just wanna stay away from her...shes your mother. I can't just cut her off from your life...it wouldn't be fair to you."

"I don't wanna stay with mom...zachy is my new mom!"

The brunet freezes in place for a bit.

"What?" He asks quietly.

"Well...since dad left mom for you and doesn't that make you my new mom?"

Zach dries his hands and turned to the girl.

"Unfortunately, it doesnt...technically I'm your new step-dad...but if you feel comfortable calling me mom, then who am I to deny your adorable self?"

"Oh...do you want me to?"

"sure baby, i just want you happy." Zach caresses her cheek.

The girl nods.

***

A few days have passed since the whole situation.

Belle went to the beach with Kristin, so Zach had the house to himself as Jack worked.

He was packing some stuff when his phone started ringing.

It was Jack.

"Hey babe."

"Hey baby, look I forgot my lunch at home, do you mind if i have lunch with you?"

"Of course not Jacky, you didn't have to ask."