Where the Streets Have No Name
Chapter 15
Edward didn't know what he expected Carmen's reaction to be, but he was surprised to find himself at the receiving end of her anger.
As soon as the meaning of his words sank in, she snatched away her hands from Edward's and spat out a slew of expletives.
"Are you fucking kidding me? Have you gone mad? You think marriage will fix this... this problem? And here I thought you were smart!
"I came to you for a loan, Edward; not to be 'saved' by you. I don't need your platitude, and I won't enable you to satisfy whatever fucking hero complex you may have.
"So, fuck off!"
Edward slowly stood up. He was somewhat familiar with Carmen's wrath; he had encountered it one time before. He knew that once unleashed, there would be no reasoning with her. He didn't want to upset her. It wasn't good for someone in her condition.
"Carmen, sweetie, please calm down. I don't mean to sound condescending or... insane. I just want you to see that you are not alone in this. Yes, you caught me off guard, and yes, I probably reacted like an ass, but... but we could make this work, you and I.
"I know it's not ideal, but you have me. You can't... you shouldn't make such a drastic decision without weighing out all your options first, that's all," he said soothingly, and hoped Carmen would respond to his logic.
She stared back at him incredulously. "Last time we met you said you didn't see a future with me. And now you are ready to rent a tuxedo? Just 'cause I'm pregnant? No thank you, Edward. I may be strapped for cash, but I have my pride. So, just... just give me the money or drop me off downtown. I don't have time for this bull shit."
With that, she marched back to the passenger's side of the car and slammed the door shut behind her. She pointedly looked at Edward, daring him to defy her.
Thank you Lulabelle98, HeidiJoVT, and Dinx.
I just finished reading We Need to Talk About Kevin. Have any of you read that book? What did you think? Some aspects of Eva made me think of Carmen. Don't worry, Ella has absolutely nothing in common with Kevin:)