Chapter Twenty Three
A loud buzzing sound broke through my dreams and woke me up. I opened my eyes but the only light was from Andy’s phone on the side. I heard him groan and the alarm stopped. He rolled over and hooked his arm around my waist, pul
Chapter Twenty FourI opened the message to see what it was. Andy didn’t know I had given James my number. Honestly, I didn’t know why I did, but I was kinda glad I had. It meant I had someone to text and chat with now while Andy was at work.
Chapter Twenty FiveThe hours seemed to crawl by, but eventually, Andy text me to say he was on his way home. It was after 8 pm. What he called ‘’a few hours’’ was a whole god damn workday. Which.. Made sense, but I wish he had told me he would be gone all
Chapter Twenty Six**A days later**
Chapter Twenty SevenI headed to the kitchen to make myself something to eat. I couldn’t help but regret what I had said to Andy on the phone. I was completely within my right to say what I did, but ...I don't know. I felt bad about it.
Chapter Twenty EightAndy stayed the night, apparently, he had taken some days off last minute to come and see me. He said he wanted to make things up to me properly, but I was still on the fence. Last night I decided I was going to give him anothe
Chapter Twenty NineThe drive to the beach was mostly silent. Andy put the radio on which did help a little. It drowned out the awkward silence and I just rested my head against the window and watched the world go by as we drove.
Chapter ThirtyI just stayed silent and stayed out of the way while Andy spoke to the receptionist and checked us in. The old lady behind the counter seemed really nice but was clearly confused. More than once she referred to me as Andy’s dau
Chapter Thirty OneI found myself waiting for Andy to come back. At one point, I actually just sat on the bed, staring at the clock, watching. Watching.