Andrew's Personal Point of view

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Max's eyes fell shut as she pulled the white sheet up to her body covering herself like a cocoon, Sighing heavily i walked down stairs in need of a shot of whiskey. Ever since i have met this girl i just wanted to be with her. Be in her presence, touch her, and most importantly feel her. Ever since Krystal left me a few years back all that i was succumb to do was drown myself in violence, sex and alcoholism. I never really knew love until Krystal broke my heart and slept with my best friend.

Pouring a glass full of whiskey i walked out into the backyard caughting sight of Maxine's relatives. I could turn back and just pretend i did not see him but it was too late. Darn it. "Andrew." Her grandfather muttered waiving at me to take a seat across from him. Giving a slow nod i walked over and sat down. Giving a slight chuckle on his part he removed a cigar from his pants handing it to me. Nice. "We haven't talked yet."

Giving a tight smile i pulled the rim of the glass to my lips not knowing what to say really. Krystal's family hated me for what happened. For what she did but they blamed me. I am still wrecked and i am not sure if i can ever open up to anyone. "You have a beautiful home Mr. Jones."

"Thank you." He snickered. "I was a cop ya know." Maxine's grandfather took a huge inhale of smoke and blow it out through his nostrils. "I know danger when i see it. And you my boy are danger. So was that Kelvin man. He hurt my baby girl."

I gulped hard shifting in the chair trying to compose myself. "You have heard it before, maybe from Kelvin but i will never hurt Maxine. I-" Shaking my head he brought me back to reality beginning to laugh. "Did i say something funny?"

"Andrew you are not Kelvin, i am glad. No one knows what he did but i and her sister Samantha. Everyone thinks that man is a damn saint. And tomorrow he is coming here." My body stiffened instantly feeling the rage building up inside me. "Easy son. We don't want a brawl do we? I don't know you so i don't like you." Wow. "But what i do know is you bring a smile to my granddaughter's face and a glowing light to her eyes every time you walk into a room. She has not had that glow in over five years." I did not know... "Protect her."

"I will." I nodded.

"Or i will kill you. I am an ex cop but i still have my gun and a butt load of ammo i did not use." He warned me clipped and dagger. "Lopez told me about you, i am impressed but every successful man has a dark, deep secret that will bring everyone down alongside him, that includes my Maxine."

God i have chosen the wrong time to get a drink. I should've stayed in the bedroom and go to bed, but i couldn't. I never slept with someone before, without having sex. "Maxine knows of my past." I said smooth and calm. The first man in five years that is making me sweat and for the first time i am freaking out that he will find out my past. "I need your granddaughter sir.

"I am not going to correct you saying 'I love your granddaughter sir' cause you only have been dating for what?"

"A few weeks sir." More like a few days after i removed the rule.

"Maxine does not know Kelvin is coming, lets keep that way shall we?"

"Understood."

"Good, now light that cigar and talk about how the hell you became so fucking handsome and rich." I burst from laughter and nodded.

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"Hey where have you been?" Turning around i noticed Max with a book in her hand. "I couldn't sleep-" she began to giggle. "Cause i threw up."

I gave a chuckle removing my jacket. "What are you reading?"

She flipped the cover and wiggled it to and fro. "The fault in our stars." She sings softly going back to her reading. Sighing heavily i walked up to her. Maxine looked up removing her reading glasses. "Are you alright Andrew?"

" i Can't promise that things won't be broken.But I swear that I will never leave." I whispered grabbing her hand caressing her knuckles.

Worried spreads across her face as she bit her bottom lip. "Did my Grandpa scare you, cause ya know he is always sitting at the pool playing with his gun and have a cigar in his mouth."

"No we just talked. He is alright. I need to use the bathroom. Be right back." I stood up and walked away to the attached bathroom. Locking it i moved the mirror gazing at my reflection and it seemed everything was coming back.

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Five years ago

"Morning baby." I grinned kissing my amazing wife. "Sleep well."

Her long brunette hair flipped to one side as she poured me a glass of orange juice. "I slept amazing. Thank you for the flower on my bed side and the amazing dinner last night."

A huge smile spreads across my face as i caressed her hand softly. "I love you."

"I know." She smirked. Krystal slightly bobbed her head with a soft laugh. "Mia!"

The little girl with the golden girls ran into my arms. "Daddy!" She yelped snuggling up into my neck. "Can i come to work with you?"

"No my little angel. But tonight its me and you and a lot of sweets." i cooed.

"Not too much." Krystal stated making both i and my daughter give her a huge pout. "I will be home tomorrow morning."

"Krys do they really need you in New-York?"

"Andy, i have to go. I will be back in LA as soon as i can okay. You should listen to daddy."

"I will." Mia nodded grabbing a piece of bacon. "Daddy open up."

I opened my mouth as my blue eyes retracts to hers. "Nice." I nodded chewing softly.

"Your best friend is here." Krystal groaned as Ronnie entered the house.

"Andy!" Ronnie bellowed as Mia ran towards her uncle.

"Only my wife calls me that." I protested giving Krystal a wink. "Shall we go?" Pushing myself up from the chair i gave my beautiful wife and daughter a soft kiss. "See you later peanut."

"Bye daddy!"

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Present

I sighed heavily as a single tear dropped down my cheek. "I miss you peanut." My voice cracking up.

"Andrew you alright in there?" Maxine brought me once again to reality with her soft voice.

"Be right there." Wiping of the tears i opened the door and gave her a small smirk. Walking to the bed i climbed in shutting the light.

"Andrew is something bothering you?" She whispered beginning to brush my hair.

"I am fine Kitten."

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