Anna (Go With Him)

Chapter 29 "Goodbye, John"

Anna's P.O.V.

April 18, 1961.

So far I've had one of the best weeks in company of my new boyfriend. Julian never changed. I swear he's the same boy I met back in high school. I felt bad for not completely waiting for him like I promised. A love promise must be kept no matter how long it takes. I regretted falling for John. It was the most stupid thing I could have done. I only hurt myself. This would be Julian's baby I'd be carrying, and not John's. I suppose I must learn the hard way. Julian and I had plans back then, and I ruined everything. It's never too late to start all over.

Today's Annabelle's 3rd birthday, so we threw a huge birthday party for her at Paul's house. Surprisingly, Paul has been very supportive with me. I almost killed him when I found out he got Abby pregnant, but with me, he said he wouldn't leave me alone. Very sweet of him. I can't believe I used to dislike him from the beginning. He proved me wron. People can change for good. Except for John...

"George, I don't care. Only the birthday girl gets to bite on the cake" Said Paul sipping from his coke.

"Well. Your reasons are invalid. Maybe we should ask Annabelle if she wants to share" Said George playfully furrowing his eyebrows.

I couldn't help but laugh at those two. I watched amused sitting in the middle of them.

"I don't think anyone would want your gross saliva on my daughter's birthday cake" Paul kept laughing.

"What do you think, baby girl?" George turned to Annabelle sitting on the table across from us. "Would you like to share your birthday cake with me?"

We burst out laughing as the little girl nodded no.

"George, stop messing with her. We all know you'll do it anyway" Said Abby as she carried Annabelle, and walked away.

"You do know how to get along with kids, don't 'ya?"

Just when we thought we wouldn't have anything to be stressed out about, Shannon is still in this story. Why was she invited? Because she's still Abby and Paul's friend. I don't know how, and if you're wondering, yes. Christina is coming too.

"I guess" replied George shyly.

"I think it's cute though. You're the youngest" She said as she touched his arm, and sat down on Annabelle's spot.

It is the first time that someone actually flirts with George. He's quiet and shy. Of course he feels harassed by this bitch's flirting. Apparently in this new decade, they don't give a fuck about rules. Everyone's dating everyone's ex's, and flirt with the ex's best friends. I just don't understand.

"Sorry I'm a bit late"

We looked up at Christina who just walked in. I have a feeling she hates me in secret because she couldn't get back with John after we broke up.

"Hi, Christina. Take a seat. Annabelle will open her presents in a bit" Said Paul.

Why was Paul so nice to her? Has everyone forgotten she technically killed Laura? I guess I keep a lot of resentment on my heart...

"Thanks Paul. Um. Where is John?" She asked looking around.

Oh for the love of god. You were taking too long to ask already. She does it on purpose. Everyone here knows she's so jealous of my pregnancy, so since she already knows John didn't give a fuck, she makes sure I remember it all my life.

"He um... busy. He couldn't come" Lied Paul. He can't tell her he wasn't invited, can he?

"Oh I see"