Life's Little Surprises

Chapter 18

Katie's POV

We spent another week in Hawaii before we had to go home so Veronica could get ready for her tour. Now we were walking into the house with two very tired 4 month old boys and a very cranky 1 year old. Yep. Our kids hated traveling. Veronica went to lay the boys down for their nap while I stayed with Ana.

"Mommy." Ana said.

"What munchkin?" I asked.

"Ti." She whined.

"I know baby." I cooed as I picked her up and walked over to the couch with her.

Ana yawned and I laid down with her. She looked up at me and yawned again. I smiled at her and kissed her head. She closed her eyes and cuddled into me. I smiled and held onto her. She was asleep in two minutes. I looked over towards the stairs when I heard Veronica walking down them. I sighed and relaxed. She looked at me for a second and I raised an eyebrow.

"What?" I asked her.

"Remember when I was in high school, and me and the gang used to pull a s**t ton of pranks?" Veronica asked.

"Yeah why?" I asked.

She smirked, "I'm gonna teach Ana the art behind pranking."

"Hell no. She's two." I said.

"So? I was one when I pulled my first prank." She said.

"Do I look like I give a s**t?" I asked.

"No. But it will be fun! We'll even get her a hoodie!"

"No. She's already a handful."

"Oh come on! She'll love it!"

"I don't care. I said no."

"But-"

"No Veronica."

"But Katie!"

"I said no."

"I'm doing it anyway."

"I hate you."

"Love you too."

"Help me up."

"Are you pregnant again?"

"The f**k? No!"

"Oh. Awe. Look at my little Ana-rocket. She's so cute."

"She also just fell asleep so be quiet."

"I will."

Veronica took Ana from me and I stood up. I followed Veronica upstairs and walked into our room while she walked down into Ana's room. I got undressed and yawned. Do I have to put on pajamas? Nah. I got in bed and laid down. I felt arms wrap around me and relaxed.

"No clothes?" Veronica asked.

"Too tired." I responded.

"My poor baby." She smiled.

"I'm cold."

"Put on clothes."

"Too tired."

"Want me to get you dressed?"

"Yes please."

"Ok."

I felt her get out of bed and heard the closet door open. I rolled over onto my back and yawned again. She came back over and pulled up. She put my shirt over my head and pulled my arms through. Then she pushed me back down on the bed and pulled my pants on. Next thing I know, she's on top of me and our lips are together. I grinned and kissed her back. I ran my tongue along her bottom lip and she opened her mouth. Our tongues met and Kayden let out a scream. I groaned and Veronica laughed as she got up to go get him. I love my lil man, but did he have to wake up now?

I looked over at the door and smiled when Veronica walked in with both twins. I took Jayden and sat up.

"Is it time for them to eat yet?" I asked.

"Nope. I don't know why he woke up." Veronica said.

Our door opened and Ana ran in. She closed the door and locked it. I looked at Veronica confused. She was confused too. Ana ran over towards our bed and jumped up, before hiding behind me.

"What's wrong rocket?" I asked.

"Shhhh. Someone dere." Ana said.

"What?" Veronica asked.

"Mommy. Someone at my indow." She whispered.

I looked at Veronica, " What the f**k?"

"I don't know. Here. Take Kayden for a second." Veronica said as she handed me Kayden.

She walked over to our closet and got down her gun case. She made sure Ana wasn't looking so she couldn't figure out the code to it. Veronica only bought it because Mariah had gotten out of jail and she didn't feel safe. But who would? She made sure that there were bullets in the gun and walked over towards the door. She unlocked it and walked out.

She checked all of the rooms upstairs and didn't find anything. She walked back in and kissed Ana.

"It's okay honey. No ones in your room." Veronica told her.

"Not in my oom siye. Outide." Ana said.

"Out side?" I asked.

"Ya." She smiled.

"How'd you know?" I asked.

"I yooked out my indow. I hear iose." Ana said.

"Did you see someone?" Veronica asked.

"Ya. Dey alk to oor!" Ana said.

"Ana. You know how to talk better then that. You know your words. Come on." I said.

What? I'm a teacher. Is second hand nature. Sue me. Veronica voiced what your all thing though;

"Really? You choose now to tell her to talk right? Your kidding me." Veronica said.

"You shut up and go be a hero." I said with a small smile.

"I'm going." Veronica said as she stood up and walked back out the door.

"Mama be otay?" Ana asked.

"Yeah rocket. Mama's gonna be just fine." I said.

"Otay." Ana smiled.

About 5 minutes later, the kids were asleep and Veronica was walking back into the bedroom. She put her gun up and sighed.

"Everything okay?" I asked.

"Yeah. I didn't see anyone." She said.

"That's weird. Oh well. Night I love you." I kissed her.

"Night I love you too." She smiled after we broke the kiss.

I laid down and got comfortable while Veronica got up to turn the light off. She came back to bed and laid down. I reached over for her hand and closed my eyes before falling to sleep.

******

Mariah's POV.

Stupid kid. She just had to go and tell Veronica and Katie that she seen me. She's just like her whiny ass mother. And I'm not talking about Veronica. How'd I know she told them? I know how to hack into things, remember? I hacked into the baby monitor and listened to what they were saying. Now that they are sleeping, I can get back to the plan.

I walked up to the back door and picked the lock. I learned how to do that in prison. I opened the door after hearing the click and walked inside. I turned on my flashlight and walked out to the kitchen and opened one of the cabinets. Hmm. They have enough food so I can't say that they aren't feeding the kids. I walked over towards the refrigerator and opened that. Two bottles already made. More formula. Damn. They are good parents. I walked out into the living room and looked at the movies. All kids movies. What the hell man?

I looked around and seen a picture of Veronica and the kids. She looked so happy. Maybe I'll stop trying to get the kids taken away and just go with the second part of my plan. Make Veronica leave Katie. I mean, she could always take the kids with her.

"Who you?" I heard.

I turned around and seen a little girl, "Who are you?"

"Ana. You?" Ana said.

"No one. What are you doing down here?" I asked.

"Hear noise." She responded.

"How old are you?" I asked her.

"Me two. You?" She asked.

"I'm 20." I said.

"Mama 20. You mama friend?" She asked.

"Not anymore." I said.

"Oh. You leave now." She said.

"No. I'm gonna stay." I said.

"Mama!" The little brat screamed.

"Shut up!" I yelled.

"Mama!" Se yelled again.

"Ana what are you doing?" Katie said, walking down the stairs and turning the lights on.

Veronica was behind her.

"What the hell are you doing in my house?" Veronica asked me.

"Veronica! Hi." I said.

That was stupid.

"Why are you on my house Mariah?" She asked.

"I came for you!" I said.

"Mariah! I will never love you! I'm happy with my family! Please understand that. You need to move on. Because I love my kids. And I love my fiancé. Now leave before I call the cops." Veronica said.

"Screw you." I said, putting my hand in my pocket, "I'll see you in hell bitch."

"Gun!" Katie screamed.

It was too late. I had pulled the trigger and shot Veronica. I watched as she fell to the ground and Katie and the brat screamed.

I ran.

***

Katie's POV.

I was following the ambulance. How could Mariah have done that? If she really loved her why would she shoot her? I didn't even know if Veronica was okay or not. Was she awake? Was she unconscious? Was she losing consciousness? I just didn't know.

"Mommy? Is mama otay?" Ana asked.

"I don't know rocket. I don't know." I said.

I wasn't going to lie to her. No way.

"I'm cared mommy." Ana said.

"Me too Ana. Me too." I said.

We finally got to the hospital where our family and friends were waiting. I walked into the waiting room with the twins in the stroller and Ana on my hip.

Kathy ran over to me, "What the hell happened?"

"Mariah shot her." I said.

"How?!" She asked.

I told her the story and gave Ana her bag so she could play. I watched her for a second and then looked up. A doctor had just walked out into the waiting room. He walked over to another family and started talking to them and the family broke down and started crying.

I hope my baby's okay. About 25 minutes later, another doctor walked out and came over to us. I stood up along with everyone else.

"Are you Veronica Chambers's family?" He asked.

"Yes." I said.

"Veronica is going to be just fine. She remembers everyone and keeps asking to see her kids. We got the bullet out of her head and the cops have questioned her already. They are probably going to question whoever was in the house with her at the time. If you'd follow me, I'll show you to her room." He said.

We followed him and as soon as the door was opened, Ana ran to Veronica.

"Mama!" She yelled as she tried to climb up on the bed.

"Hey Ana-rocket!" Veronica said as she picked her up.

"How are you feeling?" Kathy asked.

"Sore. When can I go home?" She asked.

"We just want to monitor you overnight then you can go home. " The doctor said.

"Okay. What about Mariah?" She asked.

"Don't you worry. The police are out and looking for her. Your safe." He said.

"It's not me I'm worried about. It's my kids. I don't want her to hurt them." She said as she held Ana close.

"The kids are fine babe. We're not leaving your side until your better. I promise." I smiled.

"Okay. I'm gonna rest now alright?" She asked.

"Alright. Goodnight babe." I kissed her head.

"Night mama." Ana said.

"Night rocket." Veronica said.

They both fell asleep and soon everyone else was leaving so I sat in a reclining chair and closed my eyes. The boys were beside me, Ana was in bed with Veronica and Veronica's bodyguards were outside the room.

My family was safe so I could rest. That is, until the boys wake up in 45 minutes. Oh well.