Free (Sequel to Trapped)

Ch. 9

Ariana

Tuesday, 9:12 pm

The stupid game was still on, at the end of the 3rd quarter. It's literally been 3 hours. I don't understand why it's taking so long.

"Baby, I'm gonna go check on the kids. They're suspiciously quiet." I say.

"Take a sip first." He says, holding his beer bottle in front of my face.

I roll my eyes and take a sip of his beer before standing up. I walk upstairs and into Aviella's room. The two year olds were both asleep on her bed, and she was playing on the floor with Jazmyn and Lauren. Jaxon was watching Spongebob.

"Avi, are y'all okay?" I ask.

"Yeah, mommy. We're fine." She says.

"'Kay. I'll be downstairs if you need me."

"Your mommy is so pretty." Lauren says as I walk away.

"I know." Aviella replies.

A smile forms on my lips. I love them. I walk down the stairs and back to the living room to sit next to Justin.

"Your kids are asleep." I tell Harley and Stella, who were standing behind me with both of their husbands.

"Of course they are." Harley says.

I giggle, turning my attention back to the TV. I take out my phone and lay my head on Justin's shoulder, scrolling through Twitter and Instagram before posting a million pictures and videos to Snapchat.

10:23 pm

The game was finally over, and I didn't even care to look at the final score. I had fallen asleep in the last 5 minutes, but was woken up when everyone started screaming. It was obvious whatever team they were going for had won, but I didn't know the name.

My mom, Frankie, and Justin's parents stay to help clean up after everyone leaves. It wasn't that hard, because it was a room full of responsible adults who can clean up after themselves. Everything left just ends up going in a trash bag that Justin takes outside.

"Thank you for helping." I say, collapsing on the couch.

"No problem. Guess I better go get my children." Jeremy says.

He walks upstairs and come back with Jaxon and Jazmyn, who are both still awake. They were the oldest kids in the room.

Aviella was knocked out when I went upstairs with Harley, Stella, and Rylie right before they left. She's gonna have a blast cleaning her room, which probably won't even get clean. She'll just start playing with everything again. It's a never ending cycle.

After everyone has left, including my baby Toulouse, I practically pass out in bed.

"Someone's tired." Justin says.

I smile as he kisses my cheek, laying next to me on the bed.

"Maybe I am."

"You are. I can tell."

"Well you should let me sleep."

"Okay then. Sleep good."

"You too, baby. I love you."

"Love you too." He kisses me forehead once again as I close my eyes, immediately drifting off to sleep.

Wednesday, 9:45 am

"Mommy, is practice today?" Aviella asks.

"Yeah."

"You have a game in some place called Adams on Saturday. It's an hour away." Justin adds.

"Why it's so far?" Aviella says.

"I don't know. Probably because you're so good." I say.

"Ariana, do you feel okay?" Justin asks.

"Fine. It doesn't come more than once."

"Sure?"

"Yes, Justin. But I'm hungry."

"We haven't eaten yet, have we?"

"No, daddy! Let's go to IHOP!" Aviella squeals.

"Is that okay, Ari?"

"Sure. But I need to get ready."

"Of course you do. You have 30 minutes."

"Justin, really? I'll be ready when I'm ready." He shrugs and picks Aviella up, leaving the room.

I take a quick shower and put on light makeup. I just put my hair in a side braid and find a quick outfit from my closet.

Black leggings, a black crop top, and black high top vans. All black today.

In the end, it took me 45 minutes to get completely ready and be downstairs. Justin was ready and had Aviella ready also, who was sitting on the floor playing with some dolls.

She was wearing light pink jean shorts and a blue t shirt with all white Nike roshes.

"Aww, aren't you cute?" She looks up at me to smile then goes back to her toys.

"Guess it's time to go." Justin says.

I nod and he stands up. We all walk outside to the car and I buckle Aviella into her car seat before getting into the passenger and closing my door.  I buckle myself in and Justin does the same before driving to the nearest IHOP.

A/N I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING BUT BESIDES SCHOOL, I'VE HAD FAMILY AT MY HOUSE FOR THE PAST TWO DAYS AND MY COUSINS ARE A HANDFUL. THANKS FOR BEARING WITH ME AND I SHOULD HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO UPDATE FROM NOW ON.