The Baby That HE Never Knew [Complete]

Chapter 25

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Annaliese's P.O.V

13 Years Later...

"Annaliese, Alexander is here to see you."

"Tell him to fall down 259 flights of stairs, and then I'll think of seeing him."

My mom sighs extremely loud to make sure that I can hear it from the living room. "Annaliese Delilah, be nice." Ignoring my protest, Mom let Alexander inside.

"Hi Annaliese, you look beautiful today. Well- you really look beautiful every day." Alexander tries to remain pleasant but his presence angers me. His mom's cookies, notes, and money didn't help thirteen years ago. His face doesn't help to this very day. It should have been him.

"Cut the crap, you can quit your guilt trip. It was over a decade ago, you can close your charity case. I don't need or want your help." Huh! I want to cut him.

"Annaliese, this isn't guilt. I love you, I have from the moment I laid eyes on you in kindergarten. I know, I was mean to you back then. I'd pull your hair really hard and constantly stalk you. But that was my way of telling you that I like you without the boys teasing me further. Everyone knew that I liked you. And you at least would look at me back then. Listen, I'm sorry Annaliese! If I could take it back I would have made sure that I was the one shot, not your father. I'm sorry! But I have gotten to know you well since then, and I wouldn't change any of it. I love the way that when you think I'm not around you present your beautiful teeth and perfect dimples. I love how you twirl your hair, twinkle your nose, and bite your full lips when you're deep in thought. I also love how innocent you look when you discover answers that you've been searching for. I love everything about you, all your imperfections...everything. I love you. I know, I shouldn't ask anything more from the Petersons, but I would love to steal your last name. Will you, keeper of my heart and soul, marry me?" His excuses just anger me more. Everyday he is alive is a reminder that Kyle Peterson is dead. I hate him! I hate Alexander!  And now he has the audacity to propose?! Sure it was sweet but AH!!!

"The only reason that you had the chance to know me is because my father decided to save your sorry life. Then my mom thought it was a good idea to see who my dad gave up his life for to make coping easier. But seeing your face just reminds me how much of a waste my dad's death was. Just do me a favor for once and leave me alone!" I slam my door when I reach my room. Ahh, I hate him so much!

I hear a small knock.

"Go away, Mom."

"Good thing I'm not Mom." My younger sister Kylie answers.

"Where is Mom?"

"With Dad, Cali, Danny, Ben, and Tucker, where else?" Kylie ((13 years old)) is Mom's and Dad's (Zac's) kid; she was named after Kyle. Cali ((11 years old)) is the second oldest. Danny ((9 years old)) is the third oldest and the twin of Ben ((9 years old)). Tucker ((5 years old)) is the baby.

"Why are you here?"

"I came to check on you. I know how Alexander's visits are nerve wrecking."

"Well I'm fine."

"Sure... I'll believe that when cows turn green."

"Just get out, Kylie!" I turn away as tears slip past my eyes.

"Okay but know this Analiese, Alexander does love you. Ever since I can remember he has never even looked at a girl who wasn't you. He follows your every move with a lovesick puppy dog look. Make Kyle proud and let yourself love a man who will make you happy. Your happiness means everything to that poor fool. If you let him, he will spend every day of yours and his life spoiling you. He would give you the world if you'd let him. Give the guy a chance, for Kyle." Then I hear the click of the door.