Danger II // J.N

Chapter 13

*Five Years Later*

Anna's POV.

I stand in the kitchen of my house, cleaning up breakfast. I throw out the little food scraps into the trash. I rinse off the plates and the cups and the silverware.

I turn around and take a deep breath, fixing my messy bun. I look straight ahead, into the living room. I walk around the island in the kitchen, and walk to the couch.

I sit down and grab my phone. I read my text messages.

Corey: dropping off mads around six tonight.

Anna: great! I'm gonna run to store soon. does she want anything specific for dinner?

Corey: don't ask. just feed her whatever. haha.

I crack a smile.

So, my life took a drastic change ever since senior year of high school. Where to begin....

I graduated and received my diploma. I had thought throughout the year about my illness. I realized I wouldn't be able to learn very much in a university, with my many doctor visits. I also realized how much I wanted to be a mom. I wouldn't be able to spend much time with my kids being a teacher.

So I went to community college, received my associates degree in child care, and now I run an at home daycare.

I haven't spoken to Jace since our breakup. At least, not in person. We continued to write each other. We both regret what happened. But that's so far in the past, neither of us talk about it.

Our conversations are barely even conversations. The last time we talked was nearly two years ago. We didn't say anything about our lives. I'm not even sure where he's living at the moment.

Corey and I still talk on the daily. Sean and I do too. I guess they talk with Jace, but they never tell me anything.

Corey's daughter, Madison, is actually one of my daycare kids. She's two years old, and is probably the most well behaved child I've ever met.

Well, she's second behind Violet.

A little over two years ago, I gave birth to Violet Faith. She's my everything and I couldn't ask for a better daughter. Although I could ask for a better father for her.

Alex and I met at college when I was nineteen. He seemed like a good guy, and he probably is. But when it comes to Violet, he just isn't there. And he doesn't really show much love or care.

Violet doesn't realize Alex is her dad. When he does come around, he fails to mention he's her dad. It's hard watching it. It was my mistake having Violet so young, and so soon after meeting Alex.

I stand up and turn around. I walk to Violets bedroom, peeking inside. She sits up in her crib, smiling big. I smile, and approach her.

"Hi baby girl," I smile, reaching down and picking her up. I sit her on my hip. "Did you sleep well?" I ask softly. She stares at me. I smile and turn around. I lay her down on the floor.

"We'll get you dressed and ready for the day after you have some breakfast," I say, changing her dirty diaper.

Once I'm finished, I pick her up and carry her out to the kitchen. I set her inside her high chair. I grab her bottle and fill it with milk. I heat it up in the microwave. It turn around and walk over to Violet as she sits patiently.

"Madison's coming today, Violet! You guys can play together and watch a movie," I say, gently playing with her fingers. Violet smiles and giggles. I smile.