Chapter 101 - Insecurities

Andrew rested his head at the backrest of the car seat. They were on their way to the restaurant to meet Luke and the others. He was trying to calm himself and didn't want to get mad at Nina.

Nina was anxious. Andrew was quiet from the moment they left the mall. He's not saying anything and would not talk to her.

They decided not to bring Brie and dropped her at home. Andrew was having a headache so he asked his driver to take them to the restaurant.

Nina took a deep breath and bit her lips, mustering her courage to talk to Andrew.

"Andrew, can we talk?"

Andrew didn't answer.

"I didn't tell you because they worked for James. What would other people say if I asked you to take them in? I don't want us to talk about James anymore. I don't want you to see him in me, in Brie, or to the people who worked for him. I don't want any memory of him. I want him out of my life. I caused you a lot of pain when I decided to marry him, I don't want to hurt you anymore." She said in a gentle voice.

Andrew sighed and finally looked at Nina.

"James was your husband and Brie's father for four years. We can't change that. There will be times that we have to talk about him. I would understand if you and Brie would mention his name from time to time." He said.

"A-Andrew, I promise I won't mention his name in front of you. I-I"

"Nina, stop. That's the reason I was hurt. Why can't you trust me? Did I ask you to forget about James? Did I tell you to not talk about him? I want you to be completely honest with me. If there are times that you need to talk to him, tell me. If there are issues that James' presence is needed, tell me. Tell me everything. Why can't you do that? You're not like that when we first lived together." Andrew asked.

"I'm sorry. I'm scared. I felt like I didn't deserve this. I don't deserve you and your forgiveness. I want to tell you everything, I don't want to lie anymore. I don't want to keep secrets from you, but I'm scared to hurt you even more. I'm afraid you will get mad at me. What if you suddenly realized that you don't want me anymore? I have nothing to offer. You have all the reasons to hate me. Brie is the only thing I have to keep you by my side. Andrew I love you. I missed you. My heart flutters every time you treat me nicely, as if nothing happened. I felt like I'm going crazy from happiness. I know I don't deserve to be happy, but I am happy that I am finally back in your arms again." Nina answered while tears dropped from her eyes.

Andrew pulled her into an embrace then kissed her gently on the forehead.

"I'm glad you're happy. I thought I'm the only one who has insecurities. I was jealous of James. He was your husband and Brie's father for four years. He was there when you gave birth to Brie, it was painful for me. But from now on I want to be here for you and Brie. Let's start new, Nina. You, me and Brie."

Nina tilted her chin to face Andrew. Tears were still falling from her eyes.

"Andrew, thank you. I don't know what to say."

"You could just agree with me. And please no more secrets. From now on, I want you to tell me everything."

Nina nodded and smiled while Andrew wiped the tears from her eyes. He leaned forward to press his lips against hers. Nina decided to deepen the kiss by wrapping her arms around Andre's neck.

She felt his tongue brushing her lips so she opened her mouth to welcome it. She moved her tongue to meet with his.

"Uhm." A soft moan came from Nina when their tongues started to glide with each other.

It's a good thing that the car has a partition in the middle and Andrew closed it when they got in the car.

Nina felt Andrew's hand under her top. She was wearing a pink skirt and a buttoned top, decent enough for tonight's dinner.

He moved her hand from his navel, brushing it gently to her tummy then cupped one of her breasts. He heard her moan while they continued their passionate kiss.

Andrew couldn't control himself so he removed his hand from her breast, only to unbutton her top. He then pulled her bra, showing her two big rounded breasts.

He released her lips then started to kiss her neck all the way down to her chest. She gasped when Andrew grabbed one of her breasts, squeezing it gently. While he put one of her nipples in his mouth, encircling his tongue around it before sucking it.

"Andrew." She whispered.

They were in that position when Andrew's driver suddenly spoke in the car's intercom.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, young master, but we're here."

Andrew stopped and had a dark expression on his face. Nina was disappointed as well, but she chuckled when she saw Andrew's reaction.

"We'll continue later." Andrew said, slightly pissed.

She nodded then fixed herself. Her heart started pounding when she realized she was about to see her friends again, especially Peggy.

Andrew held her hand when he saw her biting her lower lip.

"Hey relax. Just be honest and sincere with Peggy."

She nodded and took a deep breath before following Andrew out of the car.

Nina glanced at the huge building standing in front of her. The day has come that she needed to face her friends. She was still hesitant and her heart couldn't stop beating fast.

Andrew reached out his hand and smiled at her.

"Let's go."

Nina looked at Andrew.. She felt his full support to her, so even though she was worried, she took his hand and started to walk towards the entrance door with Andrew by her side.