Anna (Go With Him)

Chapter 36 "The ex?"

Anna's P.O.V.

"I'm waiting. Where is Julian?" I asked again. I could see something was happening. They seemed a little...suspicious? John was nervous. I don't know what he was planning on doing, but I don't think it was good. For a second I thought he wanted to do something to Julian. I don't know. Perhaps he regretted his decision.

"Julian won't come later to-today" He stuttered.

"Why?" I asked a bit angry. "Why did you say to him?"

"Nothing. I-"

"I think you planned all of this. A part of me didn't want to believe you. You tricked me into something so you'd get Julian out of the way. Are you really that type of person?"

"Anna. See, he had-"

"He had to work overtime, so he's staying at work today. He told me to come and tell you, but I did not want to wake you up, so I told John" Explained Paul.

"Oh...Well, he... oh Julian. What would I be without you?" I sighed.

John looked down. I know hearing that from me made him upset, but it wasn't my intention. I was just so amazed at how Julian was doing this for me and the babies.

"He's a truly kind man..." He looked down again.

I felt bad for him. He was giving up on me because of Julian.

"You should go back to bed, little donut" Said Paul.

I nodded. "Just tell Julian he doesn't need to do this. I'll be waiting for him" I said walking back to my room.

I admire John's sacrifice. I finally can say I feel I've found peace on my mind. I may not be engaged to John anymore, but Julian adores me.

Next day came, and I was starting to miss Julian. All of this suddenly turned weird. Every time I mentioned him, John and Paul would change the subject. Paul came to take care of me, and replace Julian today. I don't think I need any caregivers anymore. I'm ready to get back to my usual routine which this time might be a lot different since I'm a mum now.

"I love when they're so little. I wish I could have been with Annabelle when she was this tiny" Said Paul looking at the babies as he swung their crib.

"You were very young back then" I said.

"I was an asshole. I wasn't even there when she was born" He sighed.

"I guess it was too overwhelming for a 15-year-old boy"

"At least I'm going to be a young dad" He chuckled.

"Very young' I smiled.

"Anna, there's something you need to know" Said Abby walking in.

"Umm, hi?"

"Abby. We should let Anna get some rest; we don't want to overwhelm her with unecessary stuff" He said looking at her in the eyes, but she didn't want to listen to him.

"No, Paul. It's time. I mean it"

Abby and Paul had something, and judging by the look on their faces,  it was something very serious.

"What's wrong?"

"Anna..." Abby began. Paul gave her a threatening look. "Something happened to Julian..."

"Abby, do not!"

"Julian?!" This was getting on my nerves already. "What's going on!?"

"He had a car accident" She said.

"WHAT?!" I got up from bed abruptly; it made Paul jump scared.

"She has the right to know, Paul!' She complained.