38. Her Choice
Andrea was in my dreams all night. I got lost thinking about her blonde curls, and bright blue eyes. Her sweet voice was in my head. The kiss the other night proved she belonged to me. Baby or no baby I was going to marry Andrea. I looked at my cell phone, and thought about calling her. No, I wait for her. It wouldn't be long now, I thought. I was going to the kitchen to get some breakfast when there was a knock at the door. Was she here already? I opened the door, and saw it was Philip.
"What the hell?"
"I am here about Andrea," Philip said forcefully.
"She isn't here," I answered. I wanted nothing more than but to punch this son of birth in the face.
"I know. Andrea, just left my house. Stayed all night enjoying my company," Philip smirked.
"I know about your extra activities. Andrea has told me the relationship you shared. She said what you are good for. I am sure she wanted one last fuck to get you out of her system," I said bothered. How could Andrea let this asshole touch her again?
"She is never going to get me out of her system. She loves me, and she is starting to realize that now. She's out grown you. You're too late," Philip said wickedly.
"If you are here asking me to walk away again. Save your breath, asshole. I am not letting Andrea settle for anything less than she deserves. I am better for her than you. I am not backing down," I said looking him straight in the eyes.
"I am here to ask you to leave Andrea alone for a few days. Can we agree on that?"
"What do you mean?"
"Andrea, says she needs to time to decide between two of us. Let's just give her some space. And let her think about whether she wants to be with her family or you," Philip said quietly.
"I can agree upon that," I said staring him in straight the eyes.
"So you aren't going to run to her apartment and tell her I what a psycho I am? You are going to let her make her own mind?"
"Yes. But Andrea loves me and I know it. If you give her time then I will too. But I find out your over there I will be too," I said loudly.
"I'll keep my word. But no matter what happens that is my baby. You can't change that. I hate seeing you wasting your time. Once the baby gets here everything will change," Philip said walking away. I hate that asshole, I thought.
"I'll give Andrea some time. However, I am not letting her walk away with you. She's my future wife, and whatever games you pull won't change that."
"Games? You are the one who fucked everything up by moving here. Following Andrea around like a sick puppy. She was happy with me until you came along," Philip said.
"If Andrea asks me to back off I will," I said.
"She will this is her choice. Let her make," Philip replied.
"I will. But you saw how it worked out the last time," I smirked.
He comes at me as if he going to push me against the wall. If you want to fight again, I'll kick your ass another time. This time he walks away. I am sure Andrea got on to him about our last fight, but I know he'll be back. And I'll kick your ass again, I thought.
Lying to Philip wasn't hard. I was NOT going to Andrea's house right, but I had reinforcements on the way, and I knew they would be on my side not his. Besides, he was the one starting the mind games. I was giving Andrea a push in the right direction.
39. Amy
Leaving behind Philip and Shane was difficult to say the least. I did not need a man, but I enjoyed having someone to talk too. I honestly miss Shane living with me. So when I get to my front door and saw Amy waiting I was pleasantly surprised!
"Sister, how did you get here?"
"Shane brought me an airplane ticket yesterday. I flew in to surprise you."
"Well, you sure did. I am so happy to have you here. I can't believe he did that," I said overtaken with his thoughtfulness.
"Shane loves you. Always has. Always will. You two should get married already," Amy said grinning at me. She has always been a Shane support, I thought.
"If things were only simple like they were in high school," I said unlocking the door. The idea of having my teenage sister spend the weekend with me was exciting. We hardly ever get to see each other, and I still needed to tell her about the baby. How could have not told her already? Some things could not be said over the phone, I reasoned with myself. Only Shane would know I needed my sister at a time like this, I thought. He knew actually want I needed.
"Things might be more difficult now, but I know your feelings for Shane haven't changed," Amy said putting down her suitcase.
"You're right. My feelings haven't changed, but I found someone else. His name is Philip, and I'll have to explain everything to you," I said warily.
"No one can help you figure out better what path to take than your sister. How about I change clothes and we can go something to eat? You look so pale, and I think some food will help. Then you can tell me all about everything that is going on," She said pulling me into a hug.
"When did you start taking care of me?"
"Just because your older, does not mean I can't help you when you are troubled. That's what sisters are for. Even big sisters who are beautiful lawyers need help," Amy teased.
" Well, I know you are partial to Shane, but you are the person I need to talk to. There is no one like a sister," I said as walk through the apartment.
This time with my sister was just what I needed. I could tell her the story, and she help me see things more clearly. Talking to one of friends wouldn't have helped because if I said anything about giving Philip another chance they throw me in the nearest mental hospital. But Amy would listen before making judgments. Thank you, Shane I thought.