1.21 Andrew's surprise

Monte Vista

Andrew took the phone from Kirsten and spoke to Jake, “You did what?” He listened to the explanation and then said, “Thanks for the warning.” Then Andrew hung up.

Kirsten was beside herself with worry, “My Dad is so angry Andrew.” He pulled her close to him as she continued, “He also hates you…he is going to try and drive us apart. What are we going to do?” 

He brush her back slightly, “We are going to do nothing but enjoy ourselves. We have done nothing wrong so what if I’m broke. I don’t want his money, the only thing I want from him is his permission to marry you some day and I only care about that because it is something that matters to you.”

“I told you we can’t rush this.” Kirsten weakly protested. The last few days here had been wonderful. Kirsten couldn’t believe Andrew had respected her boundaries. She felt happy and comfortable. Even though it had only been a few days of dating, Kirsten hated the nights knowing they were apart. She lay in bed most of the night wondering should she have suggested the no rule to sex. Now the word marriage came up again. The thought wasn’t bad it was just they had been dating officially for a few days. Even though Andrew had loved her for a long time, Kirsten hoped as the relationship progressed she would get there too.

“I know but I’m just being honest with you. Don’t let him upset you like this. There is one good thing, your Mum likes me.”

“I hope she can talk Dad around. I can’t believe Jakey punched him. I can’t think about that right now.” She kissed Andrew and said, “I’d better go to bed. I’ll see you in the morning?” Andrew glanced at her as she started to walk away and thought, ‘She is driving me insane. All I keeping thinking is making love with her and then falling asleep next to her…If that was any shorter I could, we could. No I have to go after her.’ 

He ran inside after her and just before she got to the door he spun her around running his hands down her back and pulling her even closer but he couldn’t say what was really on his mind. Kirsten put her hands on his face and smiled then Andrew said, “I forgot to say night.”

“Night.” Kissing him once more and leaving Andrew wondering would this dry spell ever go away. 

Then he heard his mobile beep with a texted that read, ‘I’ve been trying to get hold of you for a few days. Your Grandfathers estate now needs to be finalised. Please can you meet me at me office to sign papers. Appointment has been made for you tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. From Mr Davis.’

Andrew on one hand was pleased the estate would finally be settled even though he had received everything but leaving here and Kirsten he didn’t want to do. 

He knocked on the door and Kirsten looked at him with concern and sat with him as he showed her the texted. “Do you really have to go?”

“I can finally put my Grandfather estate in order. No more solicitors, calls and texts. It means though I have to leave early.” Kirsten stood up and went towards her bedroom, “Kirst, I know your upset but I have to go.” She turned to him and replied, “I’m packing my things. I’m not staying here without you so I’m going home with you.” Andrew was now in shock. He had never expected her to go back with him but he was pleased at the same time.

Lucky Palms

“Andrew, take a seat.” Mr Davis took his seat and asked, “I take it you and Miss Decker are now dating?”

Andrew smiled, “Kirsten is my girlfriend. I was away with her until you called me back here urgently. You said the estate can officially be settled?”

“Andrew I have to ask a few questions before you sign so please answer them.” Andrew was puzzled but agreed. Mr Davis started to ask the questions, “Andrew where do you see your relationship with Kirsten heading?”

Andrew wanted to exploded but had agreed to answer the questions and calmly said, “I love her and have done for a while. Kirsten is fond of me but for her the relationship has just begun. I would marry her but what would I offer her?”

“So you see you the relationship long term. Next question, you like the casino but do you waste your money down there?”

Andrew was now confused, “I pay my bills etc. and any money left over I then have a night out there but now I have Kirsten I think I may need to be able to take her out. Look I know you had questions but what is this about?”

“Maybe you should call Miss Decker here because what I have to say may come as a shock.”

“No I’m fine just tell me.”

Mr Davis insisted that they go for a drive. Andrew was supposed to be meeting Kirsten for a meal so texted her to say that he was running late. They pulled up outside this big house. Mr Davis opened the door and they both went inside, “Ok why am I here?”

Mr Davis looked at him and said, “Look around then we will talk.”

Andrew toured the house and some room he found weren’t decorated but when he saw the main bedroom with balcony the first thought was, ‘A beautiful view and no bunk bed, a private bathroom and it’s a bedroom with a door.’ 

The gym he fell in love with as he’d always wanted to use gym equipment at home. As he came back to the open living area he asked, “I’ve seen this house and it’s great but why show me?”

“There is no easy way to say Andrew so I’ll just come out with it. This house is yours.” 

Andrew almost fell over and sat down, “What I don’t understand.”

“The papers you have been signing are taxes papers. Your Grandfather left this house to your parents but after they died it went back to him as you were too young. He drew up a will immediately leaving this house and his estate to you.” Andrew looked at him as he continued, “He was a very wealthy man. After leaving the army as a journalist he started a small business that grew. The place where Kirsten works, well it’s your company plus this house and the bank accounts.”

“Shit I need fresh air.”

“The will stated that you don’t have to be married just settled and happy. I know this is a lot to take in.”

“When could I move in?” Still surprised at the information he had just been given.

“Whenever you’re ready. Look here are the keys and before I forget, this was your grandmother’s engagement ring and I was given instructions to give it to you. What you choose to do with it is now up to you.”