''Well this was rather un-expected'' John stated.

''Um...yeah you could say that.'' Angela replied.

''So...you must be now four weeks along?''

''Correct, yes. I take it we didn't use any protection on that...night.'' Angela was having trouble announcing it.

''I'm not exactly sure since I was also drunk but yes it seems that way.''

''Right. Well since this is your baby, I thought you might have a right to know that I'm willing to abort it due to financial reasons.''

''Financial reasons? What a fucking lie that is! With your job and everything, of course you can care for a baby''

''Yes John, but when i go on maternity leave I don't get my usual salary.''

''This is fucking ridiculous, of course you can. I'm never gonna leave your side either. The child is mine and i have a right to it.''

Angela was breathless. She never thought John would say such things.

''You...truly mean it?''

''Yes! Of course!''

The excitement overwhelmed her. She cuddled him so tightly that John found it hard to breathe. When she let go, she asked him a question.

''You're never gonna leave me, right?''

''Never. Not unless your moodiness gets the better of me. But apart from that...''

She smiled at him. She never could understand how a such moody, foul, rude man ever came into her life and produced a child with her. But she was happy about it. Finally her life was beginning to recover after her unfortunate sister's death, that John knew she still hadn't had time to grief much yet over her loss. She loved him for it...but she didn't know if he felt the same.

They retired to the couch which brought back so many memories. They decided to sit there and chat instead of watching another scary movie which seemed appropriate.

''So, have you been in any serious relationships before...well before this happened.?'' Angela broke the awkward silence by bringing up John's past.

''To tell you the truth, i haven't. What about you?''

Angela sighed. This was going to be a long night she thought to herself.

''Well...not really. Not like this, where I've gone quite as far as this...me, being pregnant I mean.''

John rested back on the sofa.

''What does our future hold Angela?'' John asked out of the blue.

''I don't have the faintest clue John, what would you like it to hold?''

John was coming to terms with his thoughts, emotions and feelings he was having for Angela. It all came too quickly for his liking.

John's POV

She's brave and pretty outstanding, but the fact is maybe I can't take a relationship right now. I don't know what to think. I could ask her to move in my place, but she may reject the offer which is understandable due to her current situation. I need time to think...

''John?'' Angela interrupted his countless number of thoughts.

''Yeah, I'd like it to hold you as a matter of fact.'' He said it. He had no time to think about it, his mouth went sour of regret. If only he held his tongue for a few more seconds before it gulped out of him. Before he allowed Angela to answer, he carried on thinking that it was the best time to tell her the truth.

''You see, call me soft but I've never had a friend like you before...''

Angela was stunned by what he was telling her. She nodded to let him know she was listening and for him to carry on. He looked deep into her eyes, searching for the courage to ask her to move in with him.

''Uh...'' He hesitated a little. ''You're just different from the rest.''

''Oh...'' Angela began.

''Anyway, enough of that shit, would you, and the child of course when it's born...like to...move in with me? It could be temporary, maybe even just till the baby's born, but I will be there for you, company if you want to call it that.'' At last, the words ripped out of his mouth like a plank of wood on fire.

''Yes! I'd love that, John.''

John blinked, did he really hear her right? She would? Not that he didn't want her to...

''Oh and John?'' She continued.

''Yeah?'' He answered.

''This is to say thank you'' She got closer to him, put her hands instinctively around his neck and kissed him passionately. He accepted the thanks and placed his hands around her back and pulled her closer. After a few good seconds, she let go. John felt empty inside.

''Are you sure you're not drunk?'' John snorted.

''Of course not!'' Angela bellowed.

''Ok ok...just needed to make sure.'' He asked cheekily