21 What's going on

Chapter 20 (Andrew's POV)

S**t!

I knew I had done something wrong the minute I walked inside the kitchen and didn't get one of Vicky's gorgeous smiles.

Even when I gave her a kiss she stood cold as a stone.

The only smile I caught was aimed in my daughter's direction.

And I can't believe I'm saying this but I was jealous of my daughter at the moment.

I looked at my mom for any hints but she just shrugged her shoulders, which meant she saw something was off but either she had no clue what was happening or she wouldn't help me out.

Great!

I was tempted to go after Vicky and get her to talk, but me and Knox were on baby duty.

"Tell me, brother. What's the story with your girl upstairs? And I hope you are not dumb enough to let her go!"

I looked at Knox with shock on my face.

"There's no story really. We met online and we just clicked, you know. I guess I can say we have known each other for almost a year, even though we met in person only a few days ago. But she didn't lie about anything. She is the same if not even a better version of herself in person. And Amy adores her."

I took a short pause to go through my words one more time in my head. And they sounded so optimistic. Which was not my style normally. But I also knew as good as the start sounded Knox wouldn't like the rest of my speech.

"But she is not mine to keep. She came on a visit. An improvised vacation I guess you could call it. She will go back to Slovenia in a few days and I will stay here. I guess we will stay in touch, but that's the only thing that can ever be between us."

I could even hear depression in my voice.

When I lifted my head, Knox was staring at something behind me. And once I turned around, I realized it was someone, not something.

Vicky was standing at the bottom of the stairs with shock on her face and the pain in her eyes.

I was about to apologize and explain everything to her when she laughed and said.

"Don't worry Andrew. I knew what I was getting out of my visit, so don't worry, I'm not going to trap you into a relationship."

She smiled my way but to me it looked forced.

She went into the kitchen and when I turned my head once more in Knox's direction, he was just shaking his head.

"Idiot. You don't see a good thing even if it punches you right in your stupid face. And once you realize what you let go, I'll be the first to say I told you so."

With those words, he left me alone in the living room with Amy.

Even my little girl was looking at me with accusation in her eyes.

"Little girl, I have no idea what you guys expect from me. I am not capable of loving anyone except you, my monster."

She was looking straight into my eyes and suddenly she started making kissing faces.

I couldn't help but laugh at her adorable little face.

"I wish it was that easy Amy. I really do."

But I had no time for my chat with Amy anymore. It was time for breakfast.

It all went great. The table was full of chatter and laughing and I can't remember when was the last time it was so nice to have breakfast in my house.

But soon it was done.

Mom and Vick took Amy and went to get ready for their shopping, and me and Knox cleaned the kitchen.

Luckily, Knox left my situation with Vicky alone and didn't try to get any more answers that I didn't have.

But it was time I admitted a few things to myself at least.

I did more than like Vicky.

I have no idea if we can talk about love, but it was definitely something stronger than just liking her.

And honestly, I wasn't sure if I was ready to let her go in a few days.

But that decision was hers in the first place.

I didn't want to be pushy.

But now my head was full of doubt. Her behaviour when I went into the kitchen, her eyes full of hurt, and after it her words.

It all made no sense.

So what the f**k was going on?!