Anna (Go With Him)

Chapter 21 "It's only love"

Anna's P.O.V.

This shit is getting even more complicated. John took this whole "Don't talk to me ever again" thing very serious; it's been two months, and I haven't tried again. Of course I wanted to talk to him, but I thought maybe he needed some space...just maybe?

I had to stop hanging out with his friends, and so did Abby. All we know is The Quarrymen got a new guitarist.

I've seen John on the bus a couple of times. It's awkward...he doesn't even look at me. He's often in company of this mature red head. This woman reminds me of Laura, but not because of the red curls, but because John looks at her in some strange way...I'd say a lot like when he did so with Laura. Is he dating an older woman in her 40s just because she looks like Laura? Most likely...sadly.

Abby's grown a new stomach. She gained some weight; she's adorable. Paul's father found out about his baby's baby, and he tried to convince Abby to move in to his house with Paul; she rejected them. She said she wasn't seeking to have a relationship with Paul. I'm proud of my little girl. Paul's dad insisted he'd help with any expenses anyway.

I don't know what's going to happen with all of us at this point of our lives, and I won't stress about it; it's holydays vacation. No school. I should give a myself a break from negativity too.

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December 11, 1957.

"Do we know the sex of the baby yet?" I asked as I rubbed Abby's belly.

This is how I've coped with this broken heart lately: the amazing gift of life...inside Abby's tummy.

"It's a secret" She winked.

"Oh come on! Tell me. You, dork!" I joked.

"You'll know eventually... after four more months" She joked this time.

"You're so silly. Tell me!"

"Alright, alright. It's... a girl..." She smiled warmly.

"Wow... a girl. I can already imagine how beautiful she'll be. I mean, you and Paul are ridiculously good looking. I know I've said it a thousand times, but it's true" I laughed.

"I already love my baby girl" She smiled again as she rubbed her pointy stomach.

"I still believe Paul's too young to be a father. It's crazy!"

"He won't. It's my baby only"

Whoah. Nope. What is going on here?

"What?"

"Paul won't ever see her"

"Hum. Wait. Sweetie. How do I explain...? This is not how it...actually works. Abby you're kidding, aren't you?"

"What do you mean?"

Oh no. She does not know!

"When we said we didn't need Paul, I meant his support. I never said we wouldn't let him be part of his daughter's life"

"Well. He didn't care about us all this time. Neither will we." She crossed her arms.

"Yes, but uh. Mhmm, Abby? He's only fifteen... he's a baby! Of course he's a coward. What can we expect from him?"

"Still. I won't change my mind"

I hope she will soon. Their baby girl is innocent in all of this!

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John's P.O.V.