Miss Independent (BWWM - Book # 1 / Complete)

Chapter 13 - Shane's House Visitor Part Two

Shane's POV

I heard the doorbell ringing, but I could not move at all. Bliss finally fell asleep. I just hate that I have to move her. But Andrea is here. Slowly, I moved Bliss to answer the door.

"Sorry, Shane. I would have been here sooner, but traffic was crazy this morning. And I have Bliss's crutches. They are in my truck."

"Come in." Andrea opened her trunk, and I grabbed Bliss's crutches.

"I also brought some of her favorite games to play. What we usually do after Bliss has a nightmare is to play her absolute favorite game - Monopoly. I have to warn you because Bliss can be very competitive when it comes to Monopoly. She likes to play Madden football games too on PS4. One time, she entered a tournament. It was Bliss and another guy in the final game of the tournament. Bliss won the game fair and square. He cussed Bliss out, and she beat him up pretty badly. Not only did the guy lose the game, but he also lost a few teeth, had a black eye, and probably will never have kids. Bliss is 5'4", but she is strong. Our parents taught us to defend ourselves."

"Ouch. It has been a while since I played Monopoly. Let's make it a game day today. And we can order food. I would cook, but my cooking sucks. But Bliss offered to help me learn how to cook."

"Hmm, she did? My sister likes you, Shane. She hates teaching others how to cook because they never follow her instructions."

I hope she does like me. I already told her how I felt. "Let's set up the games in the dining room. Does Bliss have a favorite piece she likes to play with?"

"Bliss likes the car. I usually choose the dog."

"Okay." Once we set up the board, we headed back to the living room. Thankfully, Bliss stayed asleep and did not notice that I was missing. Andrea and I watched tv until Bliss woke up. It was quickly approaching noon.

"OH MY GOODNESS!! THAT FREAKING HURTS!!" was screamed in my ear.

"I'm sorry, Shane. I felt a surge of pain in my ankle."

"I'll get you some water and pain pills. Be right back."

"Thanks."

Bliss' POV

"Hey Andrea, I missed our tradition this morning."

"Bliss, it is okay. Jessica wanted to come too, but she will come by later. What matters is that we support each other. And Shane gave me the day off so we could spend it together."

"I just can't explain why I keep having that same dream."

Shane came back with water and two pills. "Thank you."

"Bliss, a lot of times, Jessica and I see how you push yourself to take care of us. Please don't burn yourself out feeling you have to care for us. We love that you do. We want you to focus on you."

"You both are all that I have. Sometimes I feel like I am going to lose you guys. We already lost mom and dad."

"We are NEVER going to leave you, Bliss. NEVER. One day, I would like to experience living on my own. Now that I think about it, now would be a good time. We can have dinner together, family nights, sleepovers, etc."

"You're right. I am just afraid of being alone. And I am not staying in that house by myself."

"You will never be alone. I drove past some nice-looking apartments here in Long Island. And we can take family vacations together. I have plenty of money left from the insurance money. And we can split the money from selling the house in three ways. When you go house hunting, we will go with you."