Ashley POV

Last thing i remember was crying in Izzys arms. As i wake up i take in the unfamiliar room. Getting up i open the door attached to the room in hopes that it is a restroom. Finding out that it is i rush into the bathroom to release my full blatter. As i finish, i see a shirt and pair of basketball shorts on the sink along with a tooth brush and tooth paste. Making a mental note to thank him later i turn on the shower before taking care of my hygiene. Walking out of the room i make my way to the nearest room, i hope that its Izzys. Im starving and dont want to just start cooking in somebody kitchen. Knocking two times i hear him say come in. As i enter i see him shirtless rolling up.

" umm i wanted to see if it was fine for me to cook" i say trying to ask as nicely as possible.

"you'n gotta ask gone head" he says as i nod my head exiting the room.

I make my way down stairs relying on my little knowledge of the house to navigate my way to the kitchen. As i enter the kitchen i turn on the lights and wash my hands. I preheat the oven and begin my meal. I quickly settle on shrimp and grits with roasted potatoes and homemade biscuits. As i place the biscuits in the oven place the grits on the stove making sure to put some salt and butter inside until they finish. Taking a quick brake i clean the small mess i made making the kitchen return to it cleanliness. I then place the diced potatoes on a baking sheet with some olive oil and spices before placing them in the oven. Noticing that the shrimp are finished thawing i take them out and begin seasoning them. After seasoning them i cut up some onions and green bell peppers. After sautéing the shrimp i make the gravy and let that simmer. By now i add some cheese to the grits and stir them before they return on the stove so they dont cook up. I take out the biscuits allowing them to rest as i make a honey butter sauce. By this time Izzy comes down stairs and sits at the island. I got ahead and fix him a healthy plate and sit it down in front of him before giving him some orange juice and silverware.

"mannn i knew you could cook" he said as i fixed myself a plate

"how you figure?"i ask picking up a biscuit.

"cause your moms can cook her ass off and if you couldn't i would've been upset with her" he said making me laugh before i sit down next to him at the island and say a small grace.

"well is it good" i ask looking at him. I haven't cooked for anyone other than my friends in a while.

"is it?" i laugh "i haven't had no real food since last time i seen my mom which was like a min ago" i was a little confused because he had a whole girl and yet he is saying he hasn't had no real food. Pushing it to the back of my head i begin to eat. We eat in silence before i get up and begin to grab my plate to wash it only for Izzy to stop me.

"you good i got it" he says taking the empty plate from my hands.

"no its fine" i say before reaching for it once again only for him to move towards the sink. I shake my head before going back to the room to grab the car keys so that i could go grab some of the new clothes i bought yesterday. After coming back into the house i tie a scarf around my head that i had in my purse. Due to Israel letting me fall asleep without anything protecting my hair, my leave out doesn't look its best. I spend the majority of my time talking to the girls and my mom as they all were worried about my well being. I made my mind up that id stay with my mom because i didn't want to invade his space any longer, so id leave later on.

"babe" i hear a female voice yell as the door slams. Jesus... here we go. Hopefully this girl doesn't start anything with me, i really dont feel like the mess today.

"oh... hi" she says to me being that the room door is open and this room is the first room when you get on the second floor.

"hey, my name is Ashley" i say politely smiling at her before walking towards her and extending my hand out for a shake. She looks down at my hand like it had a disease.

"i know who you are" she says before turning away and walking towards Izzys room. Yeah i gotta go. I hear them argue as i gather my belongings.

" why is she here Israel" she yells to him

"man gone somewhere with all that... i aint in the mood right now" he responds

" naa cause you really trying me like a hoe" she yells once again. By now i have all of my things and make my way towards his room to see the door cracked open. I knock on the door loud enough for them to hear me. In less than a few seconds izzy opens the door.

"you straight" he says to me

" yeah. Im gonna head over to my moms place." i reply.

"naa you should stay." he tries to convince me.

" no i dont want to cause any problems or intrude any more than i already have" i say nicely looking at him. He began to speak before Zonnique cuts him off.

"yeah, she's not trying to intrude izzy." she says rudely while looking at me. I breath in deep trying to keep my calm. He steps out of the room and closes the door behind of him facing me.

"ion think that's a good idea Ash. We dont even know who stalking us." He says lowly to me

"ill be fine. My mom live down the road and Alek is going to be there so we should be fine" i say putting my hand on my bump subconsciously.

"ion know ash" he says rubbing his hand over his face.

"listen. I was planning on leaving already but she came in here pissed when she saw me so im not about to add more fuel to the fire. Go make up with her" i smile putting my hand on his arm.

"ight call me when you get there" he says sternly. I make my way out of the house and to the car. Soon as i get in i lock the doors before letting my mother know that i was on the way there. I drive over in silence listening to the car. I understand why Zonnique is mad but there is no reason to be rude. She got another time to come at me sideways and im calling Bri since im not trying to fight pregnant. I call izzy but it goes to voicemail. I opt to just text him that i had made it not wanting to bother him.

As i get to my moms house i walk into the Kitchen once again. I swear every time i come here my mom is in the Kitchen fixing Alek some food. I greet them both before sitting down.

"so do you know who it could be?" i ask Alek

" its the ex manager" he says sucking the chicken bone.

"how do you know" i say. I didn't see him being this dangerous but i guess you never know.

" i went your house and realized every time i was over there it was a black honda sitting in the same spot. Looked up the tag and it was his." he says wiping his mouth off. "dont worry i got it handled" he says but i know exactly what that means.

"Ashley i think its best you stay here for a bit until we find you another house because who knows if he's working alone" my mom says looking at me with seriousness. I dont respond because i dont know how to feel. Im supposed to be nesting and preparing for my child but im worried about both of our safety. I now have less than 5 months to find a new place to stay; maybe less.

" I've talked to Bri...yall dont have to have the gender reveal next week but i think you should. We can have it here, the backyard i more than enough space for it." she says to me grabbing my hand. " you still have a baby on the way. You should at least enjoy your pregnancy. " she tells me as i shake my head. After our heartfelt conversation i go up the stair to my childhood room. Taking in the baby pink room and my canopy bed.

" we went by your house and got some things you might want" Alek says behind me referring to the three suitcases sitting under the window. I thank him and he closes the door. Getting into the shower i allow all of my emotions pour out as i cry.

"why me god?" i question the lord " i ask you to cover us in your blood heavenly father" i say as i continue to pray. After my long shower, i slug my body to the bed and close my eyes.

Izzy POV

I look over to a naked Zonnique sleeping before i turn towards my side table. I pick up my phone to see a missed call and message from Ashley five hours ago.

Ashley : Made it here just wanted to let you know.

I decide not to text her back because it is late and she's probably sleep. Laying on my back i think about everything that was going on. Alek let me know earlier that it was Aaron and that he handled it but i couldnt help but feel guilty. I ignored the fact that he had already threatened her life and allowed him too walk away.