42. Unfair

I was trying to do what was right, and give Andrea her space. I wanted her to realize she loved me, and that Shane should be left in the past. Still, I needed to watch her. Too make sure she was safe. And to see what she was up too. Her sister was staying with her. I recognized her from pictures. Everything seemed fine until I followed them to the airport. Andrea did not come back. She went on the airplane with her sister. Where were they going? Back to Florida? I drove around the airport parking lot, and sure enough Shane's vehicle was there. Was he was taking Andrea somewhere?

No, she left with her sister. Shane was going to meet her. I remember looking through Andrea's text messages and seeing the two had been planning to get married there. Was Shane planning on doing what I thought? Andrea wouldn't or would she? I had to get on the first flight to Florida to try to stop this. I should have known better to think Shane would play fair.

43. Surprises

"So I have to tell you something," Amy said when we got back home.

"What?"

"Shane begged me to bring you back here, and he is in town too. I am sorry. I know you needed to space, but he really loves you. I just thought the whole thing was so romantic."

"I love Shane. And I am glad you brought here. My eyes are open now," I said.

"So you still want to marry Shane?"

"Yes. I mean Philip and I have a lot of fun together. We go on these crazy adventures, and we have amazing chemistry. But when I think about having a family my mind always comes to Shane. I want to raise this baby with Shane helping me. And I want us to have kids of our own," I said looking up at my sister with a smile.

" I am so happy you said that," Amy said leaving me alone in my old bedroom. My parents had left it exactly the same. I was laying on the bed when Shane walked in the room. How many times had he came over my house? Yet, this time it felt different. Because I knew now that it was either the end or the beginning of our relationship. I knew what was coming.

"Andrea," Shane said laying on the bed with me.

"Shane, I have been waiting here for you," I said taking his hand.

"How did you know?"

"Amy can't keep a secret."

"She tell you everything?"

"Only that you are planned on bringing me here," I whispered.Having Shane near reassured me I was right. My heart could only belong to Shane. I loved Philip, but it wasn't the same way. There was no going back now. My choice was Shane.

"You aren't mad are you?"

"No. I love your romantic gesture of bringing me here," I said looking deeply into his dark brown eyes.

"Good. Then I have one question," He said grinning and getting down on knee.

"Yes," I replied before he had the chance to say anything.

"Let me asked the question first. Andrea, will you marry me today in our hometown with all our friends and family?"

"Today?"

"Yes, I have everything ready if you want to marry me today. I don't want to wait another day, and I can't think of reason too," he whispers, and I know I cannot resist him.

"I agree. I don't want to wait either. We have lost so much time," I said tears coming down streaming down my face. I could not believe how happy I was. All my doubts were gone. Today is my wedding day.

"We won't lose a minute more. Amy and your mom are going to come back. They will help you get dressed. I'll see you at the church," Shane said kissing my lips quickly.

Shane got the church, and invited all our friends? I was impressed by his efforts. How would Philip react when I came back married? Don't think about Philip today. Today is about you and Shane. You can deal with Philip later. You can make understand. Three of you will raise this baby as planned. Philip will find someone else. Shane is meant for you, I thought as I put my engagement ring back on. Even though I told it off I brought it with me to Florida. Because, I had a feeling Shane had planned this. My mom and sister came into my room carrying a simple white dress.

"This will look beautiful on you," my mom says smiling. Amy helps me step into the dress, and zips the back. I look in the mirror feeling beautiful.

"We're going to go change," They both said at the same time. I smile knowing they will come back to help me with the last touches. I look and see Amy has makeup set out for me with a curling iron. I apply foundation, lipstick, blush, and light pink eye shadow. I start curling my hair, and I enjoying this time alone. In a few minutes I'll finally be Mrs. Shane Walsh.

For the moment I was completely happy, but that moment does not last. I look over my shoulder, and I see Philip there looking over at me. How did he find me? What the hell is he doing here?

44. You love

"How did you know?"

"I figured it out. Your dad let me in. He has no idea who I am," Philip replies.

"My parents don't even know about the baby, yet," I said looking into his brown eyes.

"You should tell them today, and introduce them to me," Philip answers walking behind me. He runs his hand up and down my arm. I start to tremble. I am shocked that he is here.

"That's not happening today. You are going to leave," I said moving away from him.

"No, not until you admit you are in love with me," Philip said.

"I do love you," I whisper avoiding his eyes.

"But here you are in a wedding dress getting ready to marry Shane? Explain that to me?"

"I love you because you're the father of my baby. And there is a part of me that really thought we could work."

"We can work. Don't marry him. I know that this isn't what you want. You won't be happy being a cop's wife. You want 'll be bored. Leave with me today. So we can be a family with our baby," Philip pleaded.

"I don't want more. Shane is exactly what I want. I am so sorry I hurt you, but this my final decision. This is what I am choosing. Shane is the man that I choose," I said loudly.

"No," he snaps.

"Please, understand I love Shane more than you.I wish I didn't, but I do."

"I can't change your mind?"

"No, not this time. I am not going to let myself get confused when you're here," I said firmly.

"It won't last. You're think about me, and once the baby is born it's only matter time before we're all together," Philip whispers in my ear.

"I made my choice," I said looking into his eyes.

" You have chosen wrong. You feel obligated to Shane. But you desire me. You won't be able to live your life by denying your own feelings," he breathes, his hands touching my face.

"I am sorry, but you have to go," I said moving away from him.

"I love you, and I won't give up. Married or not," Philip says giving me one last look. I see a sadness in his eyes. There is part of that wants to comfort him, but I stop myself. I say nothing, but watch as Philip leaves. I made the right choice. He will understand in time. Somehow I can make everything all right.