Not Our Parents

Chapter Twenty Five

***STILL IN SHANNON'S POINT OF VIEW***

The next morning I woke up with a killer headache. Drinking certainly isn't my BFF these days. I looked at the room around me and my clothes were nowhere to be found. I sighed and plopped my head back down on my pillow. I groaned loudly and sat up. I blew the hair out of my face and climbed out of the bed. I walked into the bathroom and turned on the water to start my shower. I examined my naked body in the mirror and noted that I needed to hit the gym today. I turned on the radio and began humming and looking around the bedroom as I waited for the water to heat up. I looked over to Luke's dresser. I opened a cologne bottle and inhaled deeply. I smiled softly and walked back into the bathroom. I ran my fingers down his robe and frowned. I let my hair down and fall on my back as I climbed into the shower. The warm water sobered me up some more and memories of last night flashed through my mind. I furrowed my brows together and began washing my skin, washing away his touch. Washing away his scent. Washing away him. I scrubbed hard and felt a little better. I shuddered as I exited the room and the cold air hit me. Reality hit me. Last night happened. Again. And it shouldn't have. I shook my head trying to clear it from my mind. I dressed in a maxi dress and blow dried my hair. As I got ready for the day, Gabbi came in and took my straightener. I made myself a mental note to get her new one. I curled my hair loosely and applied little makeup. Just as I was finishing up, Noah came in. 

"Where's dad?"

"He's not here?"

I asked as my heart skipped a beat.  Fuck. 

"No. I heard him earlier before I got in the shower but I guess he left."

"He probably got called into the office early." 

"Probably." 

He said as he kissed me on the cheek and walked back out of the room. I sighed deeply and slipped on a pair of flip flops and walked downstairs. I passed the living room and the front door opened. I looked back and found Jai. He smirked at me and I rolled my eyes. What was he doing here?  I walked into the kitchen and Gabbi pulled me in for a selfie. I made a kissy face and she snapped the picture. 

"Wait one more." 

She laughed. I smiled softly and narrowed my eyes as I saw Jai moving from the corner of my eye. 

"You're such a milf, mom."

Gabbi laughed. I scoffed and rolled my eyes. 

"Okay , suck up. What do ya want?"

I said as I bent down to grab a pan or two for breakfast. 

"Dani and I are going to the mall and I wanted to know if I could get a few dollars?"

"How much is a few dollars?" 

I asked and reached for my purse.

"Like $50." 

I sat my purse back down and crossed my arms.

"I got it."

Jai said as he handed her a $100 bill. I looked at him and rolled my eyes.

"I do believe she's my kid, not yours." 

I snapped. He smirked. I rolled my eyes again and looked at my kids. 

"Pancakes or french toast?"

"Pancakes."

They answered. 

"Elijah go in the fridge and grab the bacon."

I heard someone else speak. I felt arms wrap around my waist and I tensed. I felt lips on my neck and relaxed a little.