Chapter 30: Shared Passion

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"Chris, about earlier," Andrew started.

"You don't need to explain," she turned to leave the bedroom when Andrew got out of bed and stopped her.

"You don't understand."

"Oh, I understand, Andrew.  You've got something up your ass right now and don't want me near you.  It's fine.  Really.  You want your alone time, then I'll give you your fucking space."

"It's not that," he let out a loud sigh.  "I just have a lot on my mind."

"And I don't?  Our wedding is in less than a month and we still have so much to do before that day.  Not to mention we have to still get the house ready for the baby.  I know, we have seven months, but still  I would love to have most of it done before either of us get busy with work.  Not to mention, I'm still waking up sick every morning.  But you're right, you're the only one who has a lot on your mind," she rolled her eyes.

"That's not what I meant."

"Then what do you mean?" Chris crossed her arms.

"I'm just worried because of the paparazzi finding out about us having the baby."  It wasn't a complete lie.  He was worried about that, especially after the pictures were posted online, but he was more afraid of what Ally might do.  That girl was crazy and he feared she would let the truth come out about the affair they had.

"Andrew, I knew from the moment I got with you that there was always going to be a chance the paparazzi would find out about us."  She wrapped her arms around him and rested her head against his chest. "I've also seen how you've handled the paparazzi in the past whenever they followed you.  I have no doubt you'll do the same if they bother me."

Andrew rested his head on top of hers and started to cry, the text from Ally still fresh in his mind.  Chris pulled away and saw the tears in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" She worried.

Andrew dried his eyes.  "Nothing." He leaned down and kissed her.  "I just want you to know that I love you."

"I love you too."

"No, I mean it, Chris.  No matter what happens, you need to know that I love you.  Always have and always will."

Chris was getting worried.  She didn't know what got into him speaking this way.

"I know that.  And I'll always love you too.  You know that."

"I do.  I just want to make sure you know it too," he leaned down and kissed her again.

Andrew left the bedroom and went downstairs, leaving Chris confused.  She really had no idea what as going on in his mind, but she wasn't going to press him for answers.  He seemed shaken up ever since he saw the pictures of them online and she figured he was angry about the paparazzi following them this morning.  All she had to do was give him some time to himself and things would get back to normal.

*****

The next morning Chris woke up early, knowing she and Andrew were going to have a busy day.  She was grateful for Jami and Candace getting a PR agent for them out here, making it easier for her and Andrew to deal with what was going on with the tabloids.

Andrew was still sound asleep and she went downstairs to get breakfast started.  She was busy cooking when Andrew came downstairs and snuck up behind her and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck.

"You know, I would've cooked," he said.

Chris turned to him.  "You were so sound asleep, I didn't want to wake you up."

Andrew pulled her close.  "I'm awake now.  And breakfast can wait," he smirked.

Chris turned to the counter and handed him a plate.  "Not today," she took her plate and walked to the table.

Andrew walked over to the table, shocked by his fiance's refusal.  "Are you kidding me?  I thought you wanted it at any time with your pregnancy hormones?  This is because I turned you down yesterday, isn't it?"

"No.  It's because one, I am starving, and two we have the PR agent coming today.  And knowing you, if we even start, we'll be going at it for so many rounds, we'll miss the meeting."

"So, after the meeting?" Andrew looked hopeful.

"We'll see.  It all depends on how much you annoy me today," she smiled, seeing him pout.

*****

Later that day, the two of them left to go to the agency office.  "So, did Jami tell you what this meeting is going to be about?" He asked as he drove.

"They've hooked us up with a PR agent to take care of anything that involves going online about us.  That mean, including your secret accounts," she looked at him.  Andrew didn't like giving out his secret social media accounts.  It took months before he even let her know what they are and she knew he wasn't going to be happy about this.

"Do I have to?"

"Yes.  Andrew, do you have any idea how many fans will do anything to even try and hack into those accounts?  We just need to have all the angles covered."

"Fine," he groaned.  "Are you sure this isn't them overdoing it over in New York?  I mean, getting a new agent out here?"

"Andrew, we're making this our main home, aren't we?  It's just going to be easier for you to have an agent here and not just in New York."  She held his hand as they got out of the car and headed into the office.  "Trust me, this is the best thing."

When they walked in, Sara, the PR agent, was waiting for them.  "Andrew.  Chris.  It's a pleasure to meet you.  Jami and Candace filled me in on everything that happened."

"Oh good, because I didn't want to go into all of it again," Chris laughed, taking a seat at the desk.

Andrew still wasn't happy about having to go through this and sat down, crossing his arms.  He didn't feel like talking and left it all to his fiance to explain everything.

"So, from what I understand, paparazzi followed the two of you when you went to a doctor's appointment and published the pictures online.  The good news is that they didn't mention your name," she said to Chris.  "But it's only a matter of time before they find it out.  And that's when I come in.  I will be in charge of anything that ends up going online.  Now, I need to ask, is there anything I need to be aware about coming out that you don't want out there in public?"

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