Mr.McCartney

Chapter 25

Marnie's P.O.V

It was sixth period and it went no differently than any other period, except for all the flirty winks my husband gave me throughout class. No one seemed to notice.

"Alright class. We're going to be starting your first projects. I want you all to pair up and do research on a classical artist" Paul said. After he said that, almost the whole class got up to find their partners.

"Marnie, do you want to be my partner?" Andrew asked.

"Sure" I said

"Great. You can come to my house after school and we can decided who we want to do our project on" Andrew said. This seemed to have caught Paul's attention as he glanced in our direction.

"Alright. Can I have your address?" I asked. Andrew nodded and wrote it down on a piece of paper. He then gave it to me. The bell then rang, indicating the end of the day.

"I'll stop by in an hour" I said. Andrew was just about to walk out the door, when he turned around and kissed me on the cheek. My body froze, and I knew Paul wasn't pleased with Andrew's actions.

"I'll see you soon Marnie" Andrew whispered in my ear and then walked out the door. When I turned to look at Paul, he didn't look very happy. He got up and walked towards the door, and closed it.

"Sit down please" he said quietly.

"Paul, I didn't-"

"Sit down!" he said a bit harsher. I nodded and did as he asked. He walked over to me, and leaned over the desk.

"You're not going over to his house" Paul said.

"I don't like what he did either but we have to work on the project" I said

"He has to but you don't" Paul said.

"Excuse me?" I said. Paul smirked and began to stroke my cheek.

"Darling, you've basically already passed my class. You don't have to do any work and I'll still give you an A" he said

"Just because I'm your wife now, doesn't mean you shouldn't automatically pass me like that" I said.

"But darling-"

"Don't you but darling me! I want to earn my grades fairly! I want to be treated like any other student!" I demanded

"But you're not just another student. You're my wife, the love of my life" Paul said.

"Paul, you'll let me work on that project with Andrew or else!" I said

"Or else what?" Paul said.

"You won't find me coming home anymore. I'll leave you" I said

"Alright, I'll grade you fairly, I promise. Just please don't leave me. I don't want you to. I love you too much" Paul said.

"Thank you. I should go. I'll be home in an hour, alright?" I said

"Alright. Jane is coming to pick up her things anyway" Paul said. I gave him a quick kiss before I left.

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When I arrived at Andrew's, I walked up to the front door and knocked on it. A woman answered it. I knew she was Andrew's mother.

"Hi Mrs. Simpson. I'm here to work on a project with Andrew" I said

"Ah! So you're the Marnie he always talks about! Please, come on in!" Mrs. Simpson said. I walked on inside the house.

"Andrew's up in his room. You can head on up there if you'd like" Mrs. Simpson said. I nodded and made my way up to his room.

"Andrew?" I called for him. He stepped out from his room. When he saw me, he smiled.

"Marnie! I'm glad you made it" Andrew said.

"Well, I said I'd be here, didn't I?" I asked.

"I guess you did. Come into my room" he said. He grabbed my hand and pulled me inside. Then he shut the door.

"Umm, shouldn't we leave the door open?" I asked.

"Well it gives us privacy, you know" Andrew said.

Privacy? For what? All we're doing is a project!

Andrew sat down on the bed, and motioned for me to sit beside him. I did so, but rather hesitantly.

"So, who do you want to do the project on?" I asked

"I'm not sure. Who were you thinking about doing it on?" Andrew asked.

"Well, I figure a lot of people will do theirs on Beethoven, so how about we do Tchaikovsky?" I asked

"Alright. Tchaikovsky it is" Andrew said. He had gotten closer than I was comfortable with.

"So, do you want to start?" I asked.

"Why are you so beautiful Marnie?" Andrew asked. He began stroking my hair.

"I-I don't know, A-Andrew"

"Can I tell you something, my beautiful Marnie?"

"W-what?" Andrew smiled and leaned in close to my ear.

"I love you" he whispered.

"O-okay" I said. I tried moving away from Andrew but his grip on me wouldn't allow it.

"Do you love me, Marnie?"

"Umm, no, I don't think so"

"Maybe this will change your mind" Andrew said before forcing me into a kiss. I immediately tried pushing him off of me. When I managed to do so, he looked at me in shock.

"Marnie, I'm so sorry, I don't know what came over me" Andrew said.

"You know what, find a new partner for the project. I'm out of here" I said. When I went for the door, Andrew grabbed my hand.

"Marnie, let's just....wait, is this a wedding ring on your hand?" Andrew asked. I tugged my hand out of his.

"That is none of your business!"

"Are you married Marnie?" Andrew asked.

"What!? No, don't be silly Andrew. I'm only seventeen!"

"Who is it Marnie? Who's the pervert that forced you to marry him? Do your parents know?" Andrew asked

"Just shut up will you! And if you must know, it's my mom's old ring. She gave it to me. Now, if we're done with my interrogation, I'll be taking my leave. Goodbye Andrew!" I said, marching out of his bedroom.

Now Andrew is going to be all suspicious. What if he finds out about Paul and I? What if tells? I really need to talk to Paul.