16. THE ONE
Things with Philip were becoming more and more intense. Not to mention I had been talking to Shane on the phone when I got the chance. Hearing Shane's voice reminded me how much I loved him back in high school, and how I did not feel this way about Philip. Yes, Philip was sexy as hell. Great in bed. I like being around him, but it was never going to be anything more. Never.
"So are you ready to go to dinner?"
"Yes," I said looking into Philip's eyes.
"I am glad you decided to give me another chance," He whispers. I smile taking his hand. I had to tell him that I did not love him, and that there was no future for us. I needed to make sure he understood how things were.
"I like having fun with you. You're an amazing lover," I smiled. Together we walked to his car.
"Your are not so bad either," Philip whispers as we get in the car. We pull up to Longhorn Steak, and walked inside together. There in line to set a table I saw Rick Grimes. What was he doing here?
"You ahead and get a table. I see someone I want to talk to real fast," I told Philip.
He nodded, and watched me walk over to Rick.
"Is that you?"
"Andrea," Rick said wrapping his arms around me. Hugging Rick remind me of happier times. All the double dates Shane and I had with him and Lori. All the times with Shane period.
"What are you doing here?"
"I am here with Shane. He is looking for a house or apartment. He already got the job," Rick said as walked with him to the bar.
"Why did he not tell me?"
"I think he wanted to surprise you," Rick smiled with his blue-green eyes. And I looked over at the bar. There Shane was. He was actually here walking toward me. I felt like this was a dream. My first love was here.
"Andrea, I was about to call you," Shane's dark brown eyes glowed. His arms were around me and I knew it. I still loved him. It was as if no time had gone by. All was forgiven.
"Well, I am very surprised to see you Andrea. This must be fate. Let me buy you a beer," Shane offered. His arms were not around me anymore, but his hand was linked with mine. Being together felt so natural. I love him, and I never stopped.
"I am here with someone. I am sorry Shane," I said looking over at Philip.
"It's fine. That guy you are dating right?"
"Yeah. I've been rude being gone this long. I better get to my date," I said regretfully walking away.
"We'll go out soon. I am moving here for you," Shane promised.
"I'll call you," I whispered. Shane smiled at me and I walk to the table were Philip is seating.
"Who are those guys?"
"I went to school with them. Shane is my ex fiancée," I admitted.
"The same one who cheated on you?"
"Yeah, but that was along time ago. We were kids. We had no business getting married," I said taking a drink of my sweet tea.
"Once a cheater, always a cheater. People can't change," Philip said harshly.
He was displeased with me, and I knew the arrangement we had would never be enough for him. He was always going to want something I could not give. My heart was with Shane. Always had been, and always would be. I had to be honest with Philip, and myself. I had to end this with Philip for real. I had not stopped loving Shane. I couldn't love anyone else if I tried. Shane Walsh was it for me. The only guy I ever needed or wanted.