Chapter 7-- Warning.. this chapter has some intense scenes

Chapter 7 (Andrew’s POV)

That was the most amazing kiss that I have ever experienced. It was not have been a full out tongue in the mouth type kiss, it was much better. Our lips had barely touched but the energy the flowed through my veins afterwards was indescribable. I knew after that kiss that Erica was a special girl. When she pulled away, my heart fluttered as I looked into her eyes, but that feeling faded away quickly. She had a face of pure horror. She told me that she needed to talk to me.
“What’s wrong? Did I do something wrong?”
“No, it’s not you at all. You are wonderful. But my past always comes to haunt me. It is happening right now.”
“How is your past haunting you now? Your past should never dictate who you are.”
“I understand that Andrew, but you just don’t know what happened to me and what is happening to me.” She began to walk away from me. I saw one tear drop roll down her face. She was trying to hold back the tears but couldn’t. I grabbed her and pulled her into my chest. She pushed back.
“No, Andrew. You would never want to do that to me if you realized what has happened and what I have done.”
“Erica, talk to me. I want to know more about you.”
“I know about the game you play. All the girls at our school have seen the way you act around me. They’ve warned me about you.”
“Are you really going to trust a bunch of girls over me, Erica?”
“I don’t know who or what to trust anymore. It seems like what they say is true. Every girl, besides Lindsay, has told me what you do. You sweet talk a girl for a few days, kiss her, spoil her, make her fall in love with you, then when you get tired of her, you just dump her. Throw her to the side like she’s worth nothing. I don’t need that in my life Andrew.”
“I am not like that. Have I done that to a few girls? I will not lie, yes I have. But I know you are different. Please trust me. Tell me what’s wrong. I’m not going to leave you, not going to hurt you.” I was practically begging. I turned her around and looked into her eyes. I could tell that she wanted to tell me but was scared to. I didn’t know what to do. What the girls had told her was true. I was like that. That was my past now. All I wanted was Erica. It might have only been a few days but I could tell this was going to be a relationship that I will remember and will impact me for the rest of my life. I saw Erica take a deep breath.
“You are going to want to sit down Andrew.”
“Okay….” I said confused. I walked over to a nearby bench, sat down, and waited for her to begin.
“As I told you before, I live with my mom in Queens. I never told you what happened to my dad. My dad passed away when I was 5 in a severe car crash. He was driving around when we used to live in L.A. and was hit head on by a paparazzi person. The paparazzi person was chasing around Michael Douglass and wasn’t paying attention that he had crossed the median. He hit my dad head on at 60 mph. My dad was pronounced dead at the scene…”
I interrupted her. “Is that all that’s bothering you? Oh Erica, my dad has passed away as well. I understand the hurt that you feel.”
“There’s more to it than that. I am giving you the whole background. Please don’t interrupt me again.”
“I’m sorry Erica, I just thought...”
“Shut up! This is hard enough to tell you, I don’t need you to be making comments.” I sat up straight and prepared myself to just listen. “My mom was crushed and left her job and move to Albuquerque. While there I moved about 6 times because my mom could not decide on job that didn’t remind her of dad. About 3 years ago, my mom met a man named Landon. He seemed nice at first and my mom and he ended up getting married 6 months after meeting. I wasn’t too happy about this, but he made my mom happy so I just had to deal. About 3 months into their marriage, I noticed that Landon would always make comments about the way I looked. Just sly little comments like, ‘You’re looking good,’ and ‘hot damn Erica.’ I was a little uncomfortable but never said anything to my mom. It kept on getting worse. He would walk into the bathroom while I was taking a shower, or he’d always come into my room while I was getting dressed. It was like he was trying to find any way to see me without my clothes. One weekend, while my mom was away with some friends, Landon came on to me. Full force. Landon was about as tall as you and about 50 more pounds so I trying to fight him was useless. I lost the fight and ended up with bruises on my face and arms. The whole time all I wanted to do was scream but I was so horrified I couldn’t. When my mom came home, I couldn’t tell her. I was disgusted. I could not be in the house with Landon for more than 5 minutes. I ended up only sleeping at my house. I went over my friend Sarah’s for everything else. About a month later, I realized changes happening in my body and I was always getting sick. I called my doctor explained to him what was wrong and he scheduled the appointment. My mom took me because I wasn’t able to drive yet. Within minutes the doctor knew what was wrong. I was pregnant. My mom was disgusted with me. She thought I was sleeping around. I was hurt that my mom didn’t believe me when I told her. I cried the whole 9 months of the pregnancy. Once my little girl, Faith, was born I couldn’t give her up, but Landon forced me to. About 2 months after giving birth, Landon ended up attacking my mom. My mom kicked him out. About a year and a half later, we moved to NYC, and I met you.”
I couldn’t say anything. Erica allowed me to sit there in silence for a few minutes. I felt anger towards this Landon dude. How dare he do something like that to Erica and her mom. He deserved to have his balls cut off. A man like that doesn’t deserve to live. I felt sympathy for Erica. She had to give up a child. She created a connection with a small human being, and had to give her up. I don’t know if I’d be able to handle that.
“Erica, I’m so sorry.”
“I understand if you don’t want to talk to me anymore. I’m tainted, abused. I don’t deserve anything like you.”
“Erica. I would never judge you for what happened. That guy is an ass and that should not reflect who you are. You are beautiful, wonderful, and your personality always shines through your eyes. Don’t let him change your views of guys. I understand your hesitancy when it comes to getting close. I’ll respect that but please don’t shut me out completely.” Those were the best words that could come to my mind. I just sat there waiting for her reaction.
Erica didn’t respond with any words but with a kiss. Just another soft peck, but it sent fireworks through my body. She really was a lot different than any other girl I have ever dated. I checked my watch and saw that it was 12:30 in the morning.
“Oh crap, I have to go. It’s 12:30 in the morning.”
“Oh yeah, me too.”
“Erica, I just want to thank you for coming to my show and for opening up to me like that. We’ve barely known each other. You could have shut me out, but you didn’t. Thanks!”
“Yeah, I know. There is just something different about you. I will still constantly worry that you will leave me, not going to lie, but I will try my best to not ruin things.”
I gave her another kiss goodbye and ran to the subway. I do not think that smile would ever be able to leave my face. I was falling for someone that I had only met 5 days ago. What was wrong with me? I need to talk to the guys about this. I need their opinion.
It was about 1 when I was almost to my house. I saw someone on my porch just waiting for me.
“Hey Andy, what’s up?”
“Jessica, what are you doing here?”
“Nothing, just here.. to talk.” Not again, I don’t need anyone more big information.
“Well I’m kind of tired and have a big day ahead of me tomorrow, so can it be quick.”
“Andy, I’m pregnant.”