14. Phone call
"So you didn't go to Lori's baby shower?" Michonne asked.
"No, I waned to. But if I saw Shane there I think die," I said sadly.
"And if I didn't see Shane there?"
"I would have been upset if he wasn't there too. I avoid Florida if I can. It's too hard even after all this time to go back. I have to stop myself from running to Shane's front door. I mean he was best friend before we started dating, and I miss him so much. Part of me thinks somehow we'll end up together."
"You two can. Go back home and find him. I bet he still there working with Rick at the police station," Michonne encouraged me.
"Even if he I am sure he has moved on. Besides I am dating Philip now," I said softly.
"I don't know about Philip, Andrea. Something about him seems off," Michonne said.
" I hope the rest of our friends are nicer about him then you are," I snapped.
"I think everyone is going to agree with me. It's not that I hate Philip, but I don't think he is good for you. I mean I know how important your faith is to you. Is this guy even Catholic?"
"No, but I mean I not going to marry the guy. I am just having fun. Philip knows that," I said calmly.
"I don't think he does Andrea. The way he looks you. He thinks he owns you. Besides didn't you say his child and wife died in car accident?"
"Yeah, so?"
"This guy is already dealing with a lot. Don't mess with his head Andrea. End it while you still can," Michonne warned.
"Look if you had a sexy man offering up what he is to me then you would understand. I mean it's intoxicating when we are together, and he is really sweet too. You just don't know him," I said defending Philip.
"Be careful Andrea."
"I hope everyone at the party will be nicer to him then you are," I said looking Michonne.
"Your cell phone ringing," She said changing the subject. I looked down and saw it was unknown number. I decided to answer it.
"Hello," I said.
"Hey, this is Shane."
"Shane? Hey, I have been thinking about you." I said finding myself blushing at the sound of his voice. How did he still have this effect on me? Talking to him made me feel like the twelve year old girl who was still waiting to her first kiss.
"I have been thinking about you too. Look, I have job interview in Alabama next month. Would you like to get together? Maybe have dinner?"
"Yes," I said without thinking.
"So are you single by any chance?"
"I am seeing someone actually," I admitted.
"Oh well," He started to say.
"But it's nothing serious."
"Good because I still care about you," Shane whispered over the phone.
"I still care too. Anytime you want to call or text me go ahead," I said softly.
"I will."
"Andrea, Philip is here," Michonne yelled.
"I have to Shane. I am sorry. But I'll talk to you soon," I said.
"Bye Andrea."
"Bye," I said closing the cell phone and walking over to Philip.
"You ready for me to meet at your friends?"
"Yeah, but are ready to meet them?"
"I think I can I handle it," Philip smiled.
Taking his hand I did feel a little guilty about being on the phone with Shane, but I was not married to Philip. What was wrong with talking to Shane? I could see both guys until I made up mind which one was for me. People do that all the time. I mean just look at the TV show the Bachelorette.