His Baby Girl

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Picture above is Anastasia
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Chapter 1

3 months ago...
February 14, 2020
It's my birthday. I'm officially 23. Waking up on your birthday is the best feeling in the whole world. I'm so excited to see what my friends and family have installed for me today. Although my parents aren't exactly the 'Surprise' type of parents who would surprise you with a dream car or a birthday cake made with love, they usually gives me money on my birthday. Nothing fancy or pricey. Dad gives me 2,000 dollars every birthday while mom just gives me extra love since she claimed she made me, which of course dad disagreed. You know the deal.

I woke up with a full 9 hours of sleep and headed to the kitchen. I swear I can't never live without my morning coffee. I grabbed my coffee machine and an idea pops in my head. Since today is my birthday I should go out for breakfast. Before heading back to my bedroom for a quick shower I heard my mom called "Ana" mom's voice full of love and excitement.
She throws her arms around me and gives me the biggest hug I have ever gotten from her before which I'm a little surprised because she doesn't get this excited for my birthdays before.
"Hey mom" I hugged her back, not as tight but still tight enough to show her I'm happy and surprised. "Are you okay mom? You seem a little excited." I step away from her a little just to look at her.
My mom and I look very alike. Whenever we both go to the grocery store the cashier would assumed we were sisters or 'twins'. Dad and I barely look alike but we do have the same brown eyes and tan skin since he's half Brazilian/American and mom's full British and very pale (VERY)
"My baby girl is another year older. You know sweetheart as much as we love you, I think it's time you move out and discover the world for yourself." I gasped, well I'm not that surprised because she always tells me how much I need to go out there and explore what the world has to offer but the thought of me leaving London is just a little overwhelming. I was born here, graduated high school and university here, everything's here.
"Mom, I'm not ready for that yet. I just need more time. In fact what about Jaden? He's my boyfriend. He would miss me if I moved." Mom's face drops a little but she recovered fast from it. I always knew she doesn't like him from the first time he came over but every time I asked her about it she just shrugged.

"Okay sweetheart. Happy birthday my beautiful girl" she kisses my cheeks and make herself some tea.

"WHATS COOKING GOOOOOODDD LOOKINGGGG. Where's my little girl?" Dad yells from upstairs and quickly walk down the stairs with his big footsteps.

"There she is! My little girl is another year older. I still can't believe it. It feels like yesterday when you first learn how to walk." Here we go again. Dad with his sloppy emotional talk. I think he might start crying again like last year and the year before.

"My baby girl grow up so fast." Now he's in tears. What did I tell you. He gives me a warm hug and kisses my cheeks while mom just rolls her eyes like always. Dad's the emotional one in the family if you couldn't tell already. "Thanks dad. I'm going out for breakfast. Would you like some coffee from dunkin?" I'm now heading back to my room for my phone. "Of course sweetheart. You know my favorite." Dad yells and as I found my phone I go through my messages.

That's weird. Jaden haven't sent me happy birthday or even a good morning. Neither did Sarah. I'm getting a little sad but I try to be positive. Maybe they're throwing me a birthday surprise.

I quickly put on my gray hoodie and black leggings. Put it all off with my black converse and headed to Dunkin.
Walking around London is probably one of my favorite things to do. I love listening to music while walking in a crowded streets. Right now I'm listening to Fantasy-bazzi. From my parents place to Dunkin is a good 10 minutes walk but with music on it feels like 2 minutes. I walk into Dunkin and let me tell you, I'll never get bored of the smell of fresh coffee in the morning.

"Hello. I would like an ice cold brew with oat milk and caramel drizzle, And an ice americano with honey please." I quickly ordered for me and my dad who's probably waiting patiently at home. The cashier boy slowly nods but keeps staring at me. He's got green eyes and two dimples when he smiles. I'm really awkward when it comes to meeting or interacting with people so I just awkwardly smile back, not sure what else to do. After receiving my coffee I decided to call Jaden and Sarah but both of them doesn't answer any of my texts or calls.
After a few minutes of debating I decided to go to Jaden's place. Even though he only invited me to his place once, I still manage to remember the way and the exact street. It's a little far from my place. So I took a taxi.

I called him 5 times and texted him telling him I'm on my way to his place but still no answer or calls back. I'm getting a weird feeling about this but I quickly shake it off. Jaden and I met during college about a year ago. He came up to me during my dances class and gave me a kiss on the cheeks. I thought he was crazy for doing it but after getting to know him for a while he was just being Jaden. I have never had a boyfriend before and all the people around me seems to be either falling in love or in drugs. I told myself to try something new and live a little. So I agreed to be his girlfriend when he asked me. Jaden would come to my house every Wednesday and Thursday night. We would watch movies or go out to eat. He was like my best friend. Speaking of best friend, I really missed Sarah. We have been friends since senior year high school. There were rumors that she's just using me around but Sarah told me they were just rumors and that I have nothing to worry about. Some girls would come up to me and tells me She's using me for good grades in both high school and college but I don't believe any of them because I know Sarah. She would always give me advice on what to do in a relationship and what to wear. Which I'm very thankful for because I'm so inexperienced. After college we haven't talked much. It's been a week or two since she lasted called me she said she's busy with her new job at a club. She got a job at the club as a waitress because she said it has a high paid rate and I guessed she likes it there. Me on the other hand is a Certified Nursing Assistant. I usually work at a cafe on the weekdays and as a Nursing Assistant during the weekends. I love both of my jobs and my parents are incredibly proud of me.

The taxi driver finally stopped in front of Jaden's apartment. My hands are shaking a little due to me being nervous. My anxiety is hitting the roof of the taxi. What if he's sick? Or he forgot about my birthday? Different thoughts are going through my head right now. The driver cough to get my attention a couple of times. I snapped out of my thoughts and paid the driver. I slowly walked to his door and knocked twice. I kept knocking til the door opened but it wasn't Jaden that opens..

Sarah... she's here with Jaden. I feel my face getting hot from the tears that's forming. My throats dry and I'm lost for words. I would like to comfort myself by saying it might not be what it looks like but from her face and the lack of clothing pretty much confirmed my thought. Tears are now rolling down like water fall. "Babe who's at the door this fucking early?" The word 'babe' hits me like a truck. He always calls me babe, he said he doesn't calls anyone babe before he met me. Jaden said nicknames are dumb and too cheesy. This is so stupid. I feel so stupid. 1 and a half year of dating and my best friend who I thought would never hurt me, my best friend who I thought is not what others said. This hurts. Everything hurts.
"Oh shit" Sarah's face is neutral, she's got hickeys all over her neck and above her chest. Her lips are plump and her long blonde hairs are all messy. It doesn't take a scientist to know she just had sex with the boy who cheated on me. "Oh fuck." Jaden is now standing behind Sarah in nothing but a towel below his waist. His v line is showing and I'm trying not to hard to look. Tears are making my visions incredibly blurry. Their faces doesn't show much guilt. Sarah looks bored and acts like nothing's happened. Which is like a stabbed in the heart. "Ana I was gonna text you. Its over Sorry." Jaden looks at me like I'm no one to him. How long has this been going on? My boyfriend and my best friend.. i don't know what to think or say. My body is trembling so much I need to hold on to the wall. I look at them both one last time before walking away. I feel like vomiting. Oh gosh it hurts. Everything hurts. It feels like someone took a knife and stabbed me over and over again in my heart. After 2 hours of crying in front of Jaden's Apartment my phone starts to vibrates. Dad. I answered Without hesitation. "Dad.." my voice trembling "Anastasia sweetheart where are you? What happened? What's wrong?" My dad's words makes me cry even harder. Oh gosh why is this so painful. "Dad please come get me.." I choke out between sobs. "I'll be right there. Anastasia stay strong. I'm coming sweetheart." I hold on and focus on my breathing. Oh gosh it hurts.

Hello readers,
What do you think of this first chapter? Have anything in mind what the future holds for Anastasia? Out girl is about to be heartbroken. I know it may start a little bit boring but I promise you it'll be worth it!!
-love laura xx