Chapter 24 (Vicky's POV)
What just happened?
I was sure Andrew would be pissed at me for causing such drama in Amy's presence.
But instead he apologized.
Like it was his fault.
Well ok.
He could change the locks like a long time ago if that b***h wasn't willing to return the key.
But it sure wasn't his fault that she was crazy.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize Amy had fallen asleep in my arms.
So I put her in her bed and left her room.
Just as I was quietly closing the door, I felt a presence behind me.
I knew right away it was Andrew.
Don't ask me how but I just knew it.
And besides, he was the only other person beside me in the house.
So hello Sherlock! Who else could be?
Hevwrapped his arms around me and I melted into his embrace.
I must admit. Now that adrenalin was gone I was in much more pain than I was before.
Andrew realized my obvious pain and picked me up so he could carry me to his room.
Even though Shawna was crazy and I managed to defend myself, she did have a mean punch and she managed to hit me and scratch me a few times across my ribs.
"Let's take care of you sweetheart now that monster is asleep shall we?"
He put me gently on the bed and started removing my shirt.
There was nothing sexual in his moves.
He actually intentionally didn't zouch any place that would indicate he has any agenda tonight.
And honestly, I think I was in too much pain right now to even think about s*x.
He put some ice on my ribs and on my knuckles he put a bag of frozen vegetables by the feel of it.
He removed everything after a few minutes and applied ointment to most painful areas.
It felt nice.
After he was done he went to his wardrobe and I was really disappointed when I didn't feel his hands on me anymore.
Stop it Vicky! He was just trying to soothe your pain and you are reading too much into it once again. Didn't you learn your lesson?
I was arguing with myself when suddenly Andrew was back and he was holding one of his T-shirts.
He helped me put it on and remove my pants.
"I hope you don't mind wearing my clothes, but I thought it would be more comfortable for your ribs since it's a bit bigger on you."
Even in the dimly lit room I could see his cheeks becoming red.
I smiled at him and looked down at my outfit.
"A bit bigger you said huh? I look like a sack of potatoes in it but you were right it does feel better this way than in my Pj's. Thank you. For everything"
He cupped my cheek and lifted my head so I was forced to look him in the eyes when he spoke.
"You look gorgeous in anything you wear. But seeing you in nothing but my clothes, it does weird things to my insides. You have no idea what you do to me. You, my darling, are lethal even when wearing a garbage case."
Niw it was my time to blush.
To avoid any more comments that would make me nervous I lifted my head even higher and kissed him.
He returned the kiss with passion.
But too soon he moved away and gently lowered me to the bed.
"You need rest. There's still time for our shenanigans when you get a bit better. Tonight the doctor says no funny business and lots of sleep. Are we clear miss?"
I laughed at his effort to stay serious.
"You know if I had a doctor like you back in Slovenia, I think I would be ill more often. Or I would find a way to be injured as often as possible without looking suspicious."
He laughed at my words and shook his head.
He removed his clothes and climbed under the covers beside me.
"You my little minx are really something else. Now, please get some rest. You need it. We can talk in the morning. I promise. I'm sure Knox will be here as well to take your statement."
I became nervous at his words. I knew I had nothing to worry about, I was just defending myself, but still I've hurt someone. And that was not an easy feeling.
"She won't get Amy anymore right?"
My words were barely above a whisper but Andrew heard them.
"Don't worry. After her actions tonight, no judge in this country and knows her history would be dumb to even alow her visitations. But I will ask for that. At the end of the day she still is her mother and I'm not as heartless as she is."
His words surprised me but honestly they shouldn't.
Even though he tried hiding his soft heart he didn't succeed every time.
And I was glad I was one of the few people to witness his kindness.
"You are right. I just don't want her to have Amy on a daily basis. Who knows what she would become capable of doing with time. And I know this is not my business so I apologize if I overstepped here but I just couldn't do anything."
He hugged me a bit tighter and whispered in my ear.
"You did nothing wrong. Now go to sleep."
I could feel my eyes closing and sleep was taking me down.
I wished Andrew goodnight and fell asleep.
But right on the edge of unconsciousness I thought I heard him say the words I was yearning to hear while awake.
"Sleep well. I love you."
But it could just be another of m, dreams.
Right?