Hello readers how are you all?
I feel really bad that I am not getting this story updated so therefore I have a few suggestions that I would like your feedback on.
1. Would you like me to bring this story to an end so that you are not left hanging?
2. Would you like me to continue the story even though I there may be a few months between each post?
I have some ideas for short stories so maybe this is the line I should be going down?!
All feedback is welcome, maybe you have some other suggestions.
I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for all your support and patience.
Take care and best wishes from Scotland.
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Thursday 7 October 2010
Info Again!!
Hi all.
I feel like I do nothing but post apologies to you all but my laptop is still not working great so not been able to access my story.
Also been fairly busy of late, Charlie is teething and has been a bit grumpy, he is also nearly crawling so I have to watch him at all times.
Paul and I have been full of the cold so been feeling a bit under the weather. I have also been getting ready to go back to work. :(
I don't mean to sound like I am full of excuses and I feel so bad that I have been unable to post further chapters. I hope you can all be patient with me for just a little longer.
Thanks all and enjoy the start of the season.
I feel like I do nothing but post apologies to you all but my laptop is still not working great so not been able to access my story.
Also been fairly busy of late, Charlie is teething and has been a bit grumpy, he is also nearly crawling so I have to watch him at all times.
Paul and I have been full of the cold so been feeling a bit under the weather. I have also been getting ready to go back to work. :(
I don't mean to sound like I am full of excuses and I feel so bad that I have been unable to post further chapters. I hope you can all be patient with me for just a little longer.
Thanks all and enjoy the start of the season.
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Info!
Hello everyone!
Are you all well? Exited for the new NHL season starting?
I just wanted to apologise for the lack of updates. The reason for this is mainly because the story is saved on the laptop and at the moment the laptop charger is broken so until I can get it charged I will be unable to update.
I am also kept very busy with Charlie who is 5 and a half months all ready and is very nearly on the move! He has crawled backwards (!) a few times already. He is a wee darling and such a happy baby! He has grown out of his Penguins baby grow already so I am trying to find him either a bigger baby grow or a Pens jersey!
Anyway... I promise that as soon as the laptop is working I will get another couple of chapters posted!
Take care all!
Are you all well? Exited for the new NHL season starting?
I just wanted to apologise for the lack of updates. The reason for this is mainly because the story is saved on the laptop and at the moment the laptop charger is broken so until I can get it charged I will be unable to update.
I am also kept very busy with Charlie who is 5 and a half months all ready and is very nearly on the move! He has crawled backwards (!) a few times already. He is a wee darling and such a happy baby! He has grown out of his Penguins baby grow already so I am trying to find him either a bigger baby grow or a Pens jersey!
Anyway... I promise that as soon as the laptop is working I will get another couple of chapters posted!
Take care all!
Monday 2 August 2010
Chapter 41
Sorry for the long wait! Charlie tends to keep me very busy!!
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Soon it was time for Tyler, Jordan and myself to head to the airport and to say that I was nervous was an understatement, I could feel my palms were clammy against the rubber of my crutches and it was making it so hard to hold them steady.
We waited at the arrivals and I found myself pacing back and forth checking the arrivals board every minute or so and rubbing my hands against my jeans every time I stopped.
“Gill you already know that the flight has landed, they will be here in a few minutes. Will you please stop pacing you are making me nervous and you are going to tire yourself out.”
“Sorry” I answer quietly and I stand beside Tyler letting his arms wrap around my waist and pull me close to him.
“Why are you so nervous Gill?” I see Jordan smiling down at me, his blue eyes glistening.
“It is a long story, I will tell you another time, just be prepared for some hostility.”
“Oh ok” He answers as the smile disappears from his face.
“Here they come” I announce as I stand forward so that they notice me.
“Hi” I start nervously. “How are you all? How was your flight?”
Andy, my brother is the first to answer.
“We are all fine thanks, how are you? Why are you on crutches? The flight was fine, it actually went really quickly, we were pleasantly surprised.” I could hear young Cameron making random child noises in the background and I wanted him to know who I was and it hurt that he didn’t.
“I am fine thanks, I broke my foot a couple of nights ago so these 2 will be driving you all back to my house.” I point back to them. “This is Tyler, my boyfriend and this is Jordan, one of our best friends.”
I introduce everyone to the guys and then start walking to the cars with Tyler and Jordan taking some of the luggage. No one spoke again until we reached the cars.
“So who would like to go in what car?” I ask pointing to Tylers giant 4 x 4 and my smaller 4 x 4 that Jordan is driving.
“Rosie, Cameron and I will go with Tyler.” Andy answered and immediately set about putting Cameron’s car seat in place so my Mum and Dad put their things in my car and climbed in.
“I will go with Mum and Dad.” I tell Tyler before leaning up and giving him a small kiss and a reassuring smile. “See you at the house.”
The car journey started off quiet so I decided that I should be trying to break the ice, it was so hard to believe that the atmosphere could be so uncomfortable with my parents.
“So how are you both?” I ask as I turn to look at them the best I can. “You both look really well.”
They looked at each other before answering and much to my surprise it was my mum who spoke first. My dad was always slim although like most older men he had a bit of a beer belly and much to my surprise this was totally gone and he looked very handsome, he still had thick brown hair and he was looking healthy. He suffered a work related injury a couple of years before I moved away which left him with a permanent limp but even his walking had improved although it was still not back to normal and I knew it never would be. My mum was small with a rounded figure and although she was still plump she to had lost a lot of weight and her hair was darker which suited her round face.
“We are fine thanks, actually the flight was much better than we expected. How are you?” Her voice was soft and friendly and I realised then how much I had missed them both. My mum and I used to be so close, we knew everything about each other.
“I am fine thanks apart from my foot. I have missed you all so much and I am so looking forward to spending time with you.” She smiled softly back at me and I knew that somehow we could get past all that has happened and they did not hate me like I had always assumed.
Soon we reached the house and Jordan and Tyler helped us into the house with the luggage and then Jordan left giving me a hug and a reassuring smile on his way out.
“It was so nice to meet you all” Tyler started as I stood in the kitchen with him “but I will leave you all to catch up and I will see you later on. I will come back for dinner if you don’t mind.”
“Tyler stay, we would like to talk to Gill and we figure that you are both very close so we think you should here this too.”
I began to get very nervous as I finished preparing drinks and asking Tyler to take them through to the living room.
“It is ok hunny, I have a good feeling about this.” Tyler tells me as he gives me a quick kiss before heading to the living room.
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Soon it was time for Tyler, Jordan and myself to head to the airport and to say that I was nervous was an understatement, I could feel my palms were clammy against the rubber of my crutches and it was making it so hard to hold them steady.
We waited at the arrivals and I found myself pacing back and forth checking the arrivals board every minute or so and rubbing my hands against my jeans every time I stopped.
“Gill you already know that the flight has landed, they will be here in a few minutes. Will you please stop pacing you are making me nervous and you are going to tire yourself out.”
“Sorry” I answer quietly and I stand beside Tyler letting his arms wrap around my waist and pull me close to him.
“Why are you so nervous Gill?” I see Jordan smiling down at me, his blue eyes glistening.
“It is a long story, I will tell you another time, just be prepared for some hostility.”
“Oh ok” He answers as the smile disappears from his face.
“Here they come” I announce as I stand forward so that they notice me.
“Hi” I start nervously. “How are you all? How was your flight?”
Andy, my brother is the first to answer.
“We are all fine thanks, how are you? Why are you on crutches? The flight was fine, it actually went really quickly, we were pleasantly surprised.” I could hear young Cameron making random child noises in the background and I wanted him to know who I was and it hurt that he didn’t.
“I am fine thanks, I broke my foot a couple of nights ago so these 2 will be driving you all back to my house.” I point back to them. “This is Tyler, my boyfriend and this is Jordan, one of our best friends.”
I introduce everyone to the guys and then start walking to the cars with Tyler and Jordan taking some of the luggage. No one spoke again until we reached the cars.
“So who would like to go in what car?” I ask pointing to Tylers giant 4 x 4 and my smaller 4 x 4 that Jordan is driving.
“Rosie, Cameron and I will go with Tyler.” Andy answered and immediately set about putting Cameron’s car seat in place so my Mum and Dad put their things in my car and climbed in.
“I will go with Mum and Dad.” I tell Tyler before leaning up and giving him a small kiss and a reassuring smile. “See you at the house.”
The car journey started off quiet so I decided that I should be trying to break the ice, it was so hard to believe that the atmosphere could be so uncomfortable with my parents.
“So how are you both?” I ask as I turn to look at them the best I can. “You both look really well.”
They looked at each other before answering and much to my surprise it was my mum who spoke first. My dad was always slim although like most older men he had a bit of a beer belly and much to my surprise this was totally gone and he looked very handsome, he still had thick brown hair and he was looking healthy. He suffered a work related injury a couple of years before I moved away which left him with a permanent limp but even his walking had improved although it was still not back to normal and I knew it never would be. My mum was small with a rounded figure and although she was still plump she to had lost a lot of weight and her hair was darker which suited her round face.
“We are fine thanks, actually the flight was much better than we expected. How are you?” Her voice was soft and friendly and I realised then how much I had missed them both. My mum and I used to be so close, we knew everything about each other.
“I am fine thanks apart from my foot. I have missed you all so much and I am so looking forward to spending time with you.” She smiled softly back at me and I knew that somehow we could get past all that has happened and they did not hate me like I had always assumed.
Soon we reached the house and Jordan and Tyler helped us into the house with the luggage and then Jordan left giving me a hug and a reassuring smile on his way out.
“It was so nice to meet you all” Tyler started as I stood in the kitchen with him “but I will leave you all to catch up and I will see you later on. I will come back for dinner if you don’t mind.”
“Tyler stay, we would like to talk to Gill and we figure that you are both very close so we think you should here this too.”
I began to get very nervous as I finished preparing drinks and asking Tyler to take them through to the living room.
“It is ok hunny, I have a good feeling about this.” Tyler tells me as he gives me a quick kiss before heading to the living room.
Thursday 3 June 2010
Chapter 40
Before I post the next chapter I thought you all might like to see an updated picture of my baby Charlie...
Ok... on to the next chpater, hope you enjoy xx
The following morning I woke in pain, instantly I was reminded of the previous night and knew that I would no longer be able put off talking with Lorna and Sid.
I got up from bed leaving Tyler to sleep, washed the best I could, dressed and headed down to get some breakfast and face the inevitable phone calls.
I knew that Sid would be at the rink so I phoned him first having no idea what he had told Lorna.
“Gill, are you ok? I tried to call you last night but you didn’t answer.” His voice was panicked and he sounded genuinely worried.
“I didn’t answer your call because I was at the hospital getting my foot put in plaster so that the 4 broken bones and 2 fractured bones can heel…
“I am so sorry if I missed your call, stupid me not making you a priority.” My voice came out a lot angrier than I had intended on.
“I… I am sorry.” He stuttered.
“Do you think saying your sorry is going to make this go away, you are lucky that I have good powers of persuasion, I had to convince most of the team not to beat you to death. That is twice now you have hurt me, well I am not lying to Lorna this time, you pushed me in public and broke my foot. You are extremely lucky that I am not going to press charges, I could quite easily give you a criminal record.”
“Gill” he interrupted. “I know you’re angry, you have every right to be. Lorna knows that I hurt you because I was angry with her, we are going to work through this and I have decided not to drink again because it is apparent that I cannot control my anger, especially around you. I promise you Gill, this will not happen again. I hope you will let me make this up to you somehow.”
“Just don’t let this happen again and make sure that you never lay a finger on Lorna.”
I ended the conversation and phoned Lorna.
“Hey sweetie, how are you?” She asks in a soft voice.
“I am ok, in quite a lot of pain but I have been given strong pain killers, hopefully they will kick in soon. How are you?” My voice was still quite harsh but Lorna knew my anger was not directed at her.
“How bad is it Gill?”
“My foot has 4 breaks and 2 fractures, the doctor thinks it will be in plaster for at least 6 months. I have to go back and see him next week.” I answer, my voice slowly getting back to normal.
“Gill, I am so sorry. I am so annoyed with Sidney for hurting you but he is even angrier with himself, he is beating himself up over this and I couldn’t believe that I blamed Tyler for hurting you before when it was really Sidney that had done it. He is not going to drink again Gill so he will not hurt you. I am so very sorry and we will make it up to you. I know I should be scared of him but I love him to much and I don’t want to be without him. Please understand.” She was talking quickly, her softness disappearing and the panic taking over.
“I don’t expect you to finish with him because of this, I have managed to calm the guys down and they have agreed not to get involved, please just promise me that you will be careful, if he ever lays a hand on you Lorna…” My voice was becoming angry again and I knew I had to end the call.
“Gill, he won’t hurt me but if he does…” Her voice was soft again and I knew she was close to tears.
“Look, this is not going to come between us Lorna, you have been my best friend for far too long, you are like the sister I never had, please don’t let this cause a rift between us.
“I have to go Lorna. Can you give me a lift to work on Monday please?”
“We will be fine Gill nothing will cause a rift between us. Yeah, I will get you at about 0830 on Monday, take care. Bye Gill.”
“Bye Lorna.” I hung up and made my way back to the kitchen just as Tyler made his way down the stairs.
We talked for a while before he left to go and see the team doctor so I took the laptop from the office and sat out in the conservatory with a nice glass of wine after having a quick lunch.
I checked my emails and suddenly it occurred to me that my family were arriving on Sunday and I could no longer drive to the airport to get them. I decided to phone around the guys to see if anyone could help me out, just as I picked up my phone Tyler came back in without his crutches and it occurred to me that I had been sitting there for hours, I just don’t know how time can go so fast without me noticing.
“Hey hunny, it is not as bad as they first thought, I can walk normally and can drive my car but it will still be a couple of weeks before I can play again.” He was really chipper, I was pleased for him.
“That is good gorgeous, the weeks will pass very quickly and you will be back on the ice before you know it. Since you are allowed to drive can you do me a big favour?” I smiled mischievously at him.
“Where do you want to go?” He answered sitting down beside me.
“I don’t want to go anywhere but I have to collect my parents from the airport on Sunday and I can’t drive at the moment, there are too many people for one car but if you can take some in your car I will phone Jordan and see if he will help us out?” I ask as I cuddle into him.
“Of course Gill, that goes without being said.”
I phoned Jordan and he agreed to help us so we arranged a time etc. and said our goodbyes.
I was very anxious about them arriving so I decided that we would watch a movie to take my mind of my aching foot and the fact that my family would be here in a few days.
Monday 24 May 2010
Chapter 39
The days began to pass in a blur, the Pens won most of the November games and before I knew it December was here. It was already 11th December and I was at the game watching the Pens play against the Islanders when Tyler got a bad hit, he went off the ice and did not return so I made my way down to the locker room to find him with the team doctor. They ran various tests on him, took x-rays etc. before he was told that he had injured his knee in a bad way and would be put in the injured reserve list for the next few weeks. I knew tonight would not be good.
The Pens won the game 9-2 so needless to say they wanted to go out and celebrate and despite being told to stay at home and rest Tyler insisted on going out too.
We all made our way to Diesel and went straight to the VIP, the guys all went straight to the bar except Tyler who gave his order to Sid and came down to sit with us girls, he was given crutches so he was hobbling about and he managed to get his leg up when we found somewhere to sit, I knew he was in pain but he was so angry with himself for getting hurt.
As the evening progressed the boys all got drunker by the minute, Lorna was up dancing with some of the people from the office, one of the guys was flirting with her and I could see Sid getting really annoyed so I went over to him to calm him down, every time I see him drunk I am reminded of the night he hurt me and I am so scared of him doing the same thing to Lorna.
I stood in front of him as he stood looking out at the dance floor, the dance floor is set lower then the remainder of the room so I stood just at the top of the few steps leading down to it.
“Hey Sid, how are you?” I ask in a friendly tone. This music is loud so he leans down to speak in my ear.
“I was great until my girlfriend decided to flirt with some bloke right in front of my face.” His voice was even angrier than his expression and I could smell the alcohol on his breath, this was not going to turn out well.
I turned to look at Lorna who was laughing as she ran her hands through her hair. I could tell she had had too much to drink but she was enjoying herself, she would never cheat on Sidney, she loves him so much.
“Sid, she is having fun, she would never do anything to hurt you, she is drunk just like you are.” I put my hands on his arms which turned out to be a very bad idea.
“Gill for fuck sake, why do you insist in sticking your nose in everything that has nothing to do with you, do you not remember that we had this discussion before and I told you under no uncertain circumstances to stay out of my business.”
I took my hands off him and went to turn away, “I really don’t like the person you turn into when you are drunk Sidney, if you dare lay a hand on Lorna you will not even know what has hit you.”
I turned my back to him and before I could react he pushed me with full force, I fell down the steps and landed awkwardly and instantly knew something in my foot was broken. I looked up at Sidney and could see that suddenly he was very alert and knew exactly what he had done, the music stopped and people were coming to help me.
“Gill” Sid said as he leaned down to me. “I am so sorry, I don’t know what came over me.”
“Just get away from me” I growled as I tried to stand up and failed miserably. Suddenly I saw Tyler there handing me his crutches.
“Here, take these, I have only had one drink so I will take you to the hospital.” I shook my head no.
“You need them Tyler, I will not be responsible for your injury worsening because of me, get Geno and see if he will help me up and out to the car.”
Someone got Geno and I watched as Tyler spoke to Sid, I could not hear what was being said but I knew that he was threatening him, the look on his face was pure hatred and it scared me, I had never seen Tyler so angry and I cannot be responsible for causing a rift between him and his team captain.
I felt a presence beside me and noticed that Geno had appeared.
“Hey Geno, can you please help me up and support my weight until I get to the car, it is just parked down the street.” I ask as I look into his big brown eyes.
“You no walk Gill, I carry.” His broken English gets me every time even through the escalating pain. He picked me up bridal style with no particular effort and carried me out of the club, as soon as I was off the dance floor the music started up again as if nothing had happened.
Once we reached the car he placed me in the passenger’s seat and went round to Tyler who was getting in the drivers seat.
“I drive TK, you hurt, I no want you in pain, I no drink.”
“Thanks Geno.” I hear Tyler saying before climbing in the back of the car.
“Gill, what happen?” Geno asks and before I got a chance to answer Tyler spoke.
“That fucking idiot Sid pushed her, that is the second time he has hurt her, I let it go the last time because Gill made me promise not to hurt him saying that she could handle it herself but he is not getting away with it again, this time he pays.”
They both discussed it further, each getting angrier so I switched my mind off, closing my eyes I drifted in and out of sleep not sure if I am in shock from the excruciating pain or if I am just tired, soon we arrived at the hospital. Again Geno carried me into A&E and I was seen straight away, I am guessing that was to do with the fact that Tyler Kennedy and Evgeni Malkin were in my company.
They x-rayed my foot and they confirmed my suspicions that indeed it was broken, there were actually 4 bones broken and 2 fractured bones and they estimated that I would be in plaster for approximately 6 months. ‘Great’, I thought to myself.
They plastered me up and handed me some crutches and I instantly started laughing. I hobbled out to the waiting room to Tyler and Geno and was still giggling to myself.
“What on earth can you be laughing at?” Tyler asks as he hobbles over to me.
“Look at us” I answer. “You get injured and need crutches, a few hours later I end up with a broken foot and also end up on crutches. We are some pair.”
Geno and Tyler too started laughing as they see the funny side of us both getting hurt.
Geno took us home and said that if we needed anything to give him a call. He is a good guy.
I switched on my mobile phone to see that I had loads of missed calls and messages from everyone asking if I was ok.
I called most people back with the exception of Sidney and Lorna, I didn’t know how to deal with that so I decided to wait until the morning.
Tyler and I curled up the best we could in bed.
“I am sorry I wanted to go out tonight Gill, if I had not been so stubborn and just went home to rest like I was told then this would never have happened.” Tylers eyes were full of worry and I knew he was blaming himself.
“Tyler, don’t be silly, you wanted to go out and celebrate with your friends, I understand that. I never for one moment expected this to happen. While we are talking about this I want to say something…
“Please don’t get angry with Sidney, he is your team captain and no matter what he does to me you cant let that get in the way of your game and the way you play with him. I know it hurts you a great deal to see him hurt me but believe me it would hurt me a hell of a lot more if this hurt you and your game. Please just leave it and let me deal with it.”
“It is not going to be easy Gill but I understand what you are saying, Geno and I talked about it when we were waiting at the hospital and we need to swallow our anger and keep being professional, I am going to tell him that I am not happy with him but because he is the teams captain I will keep my anger at bay but if he dares to hurt you again Gill I am not sure how I will react.” His voice was raising and I knew he was going to have a hard time controlling this.
“You can talk to him about it, I don’t mind that but please keep the threat off the end of it.”
We changed the subject and somehow managed to fall asleep and let me tell you, sleeping with a cast on has to be one of the most uncomfortable ways to sleep.
The Pens won the game 9-2 so needless to say they wanted to go out and celebrate and despite being told to stay at home and rest Tyler insisted on going out too.
We all made our way to Diesel and went straight to the VIP, the guys all went straight to the bar except Tyler who gave his order to Sid and came down to sit with us girls, he was given crutches so he was hobbling about and he managed to get his leg up when we found somewhere to sit, I knew he was in pain but he was so angry with himself for getting hurt.
As the evening progressed the boys all got drunker by the minute, Lorna was up dancing with some of the people from the office, one of the guys was flirting with her and I could see Sid getting really annoyed so I went over to him to calm him down, every time I see him drunk I am reminded of the night he hurt me and I am so scared of him doing the same thing to Lorna.
I stood in front of him as he stood looking out at the dance floor, the dance floor is set lower then the remainder of the room so I stood just at the top of the few steps leading down to it.
“Hey Sid, how are you?” I ask in a friendly tone. This music is loud so he leans down to speak in my ear.
“I was great until my girlfriend decided to flirt with some bloke right in front of my face.” His voice was even angrier than his expression and I could smell the alcohol on his breath, this was not going to turn out well.
I turned to look at Lorna who was laughing as she ran her hands through her hair. I could tell she had had too much to drink but she was enjoying herself, she would never cheat on Sidney, she loves him so much.
“Sid, she is having fun, she would never do anything to hurt you, she is drunk just like you are.” I put my hands on his arms which turned out to be a very bad idea.
“Gill for fuck sake, why do you insist in sticking your nose in everything that has nothing to do with you, do you not remember that we had this discussion before and I told you under no uncertain circumstances to stay out of my business.”
I took my hands off him and went to turn away, “I really don’t like the person you turn into when you are drunk Sidney, if you dare lay a hand on Lorna you will not even know what has hit you.”
I turned my back to him and before I could react he pushed me with full force, I fell down the steps and landed awkwardly and instantly knew something in my foot was broken. I looked up at Sidney and could see that suddenly he was very alert and knew exactly what he had done, the music stopped and people were coming to help me.
“Gill” Sid said as he leaned down to me. “I am so sorry, I don’t know what came over me.”
“Just get away from me” I growled as I tried to stand up and failed miserably. Suddenly I saw Tyler there handing me his crutches.
“Here, take these, I have only had one drink so I will take you to the hospital.” I shook my head no.
“You need them Tyler, I will not be responsible for your injury worsening because of me, get Geno and see if he will help me up and out to the car.”
Someone got Geno and I watched as Tyler spoke to Sid, I could not hear what was being said but I knew that he was threatening him, the look on his face was pure hatred and it scared me, I had never seen Tyler so angry and I cannot be responsible for causing a rift between him and his team captain.
I felt a presence beside me and noticed that Geno had appeared.
“Hey Geno, can you please help me up and support my weight until I get to the car, it is just parked down the street.” I ask as I look into his big brown eyes.
“You no walk Gill, I carry.” His broken English gets me every time even through the escalating pain. He picked me up bridal style with no particular effort and carried me out of the club, as soon as I was off the dance floor the music started up again as if nothing had happened.
Once we reached the car he placed me in the passenger’s seat and went round to Tyler who was getting in the drivers seat.
“I drive TK, you hurt, I no want you in pain, I no drink.”
“Thanks Geno.” I hear Tyler saying before climbing in the back of the car.
“Gill, what happen?” Geno asks and before I got a chance to answer Tyler spoke.
“That fucking idiot Sid pushed her, that is the second time he has hurt her, I let it go the last time because Gill made me promise not to hurt him saying that she could handle it herself but he is not getting away with it again, this time he pays.”
They both discussed it further, each getting angrier so I switched my mind off, closing my eyes I drifted in and out of sleep not sure if I am in shock from the excruciating pain or if I am just tired, soon we arrived at the hospital. Again Geno carried me into A&E and I was seen straight away, I am guessing that was to do with the fact that Tyler Kennedy and Evgeni Malkin were in my company.
They x-rayed my foot and they confirmed my suspicions that indeed it was broken, there were actually 4 bones broken and 2 fractured bones and they estimated that I would be in plaster for approximately 6 months. ‘Great’, I thought to myself.
They plastered me up and handed me some crutches and I instantly started laughing. I hobbled out to the waiting room to Tyler and Geno and was still giggling to myself.
“What on earth can you be laughing at?” Tyler asks as he hobbles over to me.
“Look at us” I answer. “You get injured and need crutches, a few hours later I end up with a broken foot and also end up on crutches. We are some pair.”
Geno and Tyler too started laughing as they see the funny side of us both getting hurt.
Geno took us home and said that if we needed anything to give him a call. He is a good guy.
I switched on my mobile phone to see that I had loads of missed calls and messages from everyone asking if I was ok.
I called most people back with the exception of Sidney and Lorna, I didn’t know how to deal with that so I decided to wait until the morning.
Tyler and I curled up the best we could in bed.
“I am sorry I wanted to go out tonight Gill, if I had not been so stubborn and just went home to rest like I was told then this would never have happened.” Tylers eyes were full of worry and I knew he was blaming himself.
“Tyler, don’t be silly, you wanted to go out and celebrate with your friends, I understand that. I never for one moment expected this to happen. While we are talking about this I want to say something…
“Please don’t get angry with Sidney, he is your team captain and no matter what he does to me you cant let that get in the way of your game and the way you play with him. I know it hurts you a great deal to see him hurt me but believe me it would hurt me a hell of a lot more if this hurt you and your game. Please just leave it and let me deal with it.”
“It is not going to be easy Gill but I understand what you are saying, Geno and I talked about it when we were waiting at the hospital and we need to swallow our anger and keep being professional, I am going to tell him that I am not happy with him but because he is the teams captain I will keep my anger at bay but if he dares to hurt you again Gill I am not sure how I will react.” His voice was raising and I knew he was going to have a hard time controlling this.
“You can talk to him about it, I don’t mind that but please keep the threat off the end of it.”
We changed the subject and somehow managed to fall asleep and let me tell you, sleeping with a cast on has to be one of the most uncomfortable ways to sleep.
Thursday 13 May 2010
Chapter 38
As I sit in my home office I hear my mobile phone ringing, I follow the noise as I could not remember where I left the phone and when I eventually find it the ringing has stopped and it beeps to signal I have a message.
“Hey hunny, so I guess you are not talking to me, I am not sure what I have done wrong but I would really like to see you, if I don’t hear from you in the next half an hour I will just see you after the game tomorrow but I would like to come round tonight. Anyway, talk to you soon hunny, love you.”
I called him back laughing at him being so worried for no apparent reason.
“Hey” he answered almost immediately “is everything ok?”
“Everything is fine, I could not find my phone and once I did you had already left a message. If you are coming round can you bring some food with you, I can’t be bothered cooking and my guess is you have probably not eaten all day.” I ask trying to sound cheery.
“Na I have not eaten, sure I will go and get some pizza and head round, can I sleep at yours? Are you angry with me?” His voice is still worried.
“I am not angry, I just don’t take very well to people who feel sorry for themselves when they are ill due to their own stupidity and I had to look after you all last night, take everyone back to their hotel rooms and put them to bed even after I had a busy day at work and still had to get up early and do another long day while you guys slept it off not even remembering the fact that I got very little sleep because I was so worried that you would all choke on your own vomit! Right, rant over, I will say no more about it, go and get some pizza and I will see you soon.”
I felt bad for having a go at him but drunk and hungover people are something that I can just not cope with very well, being someone that does not drink a great deal it is hard being a round people who do.
Tyler soon arrived with pizza and we sat and ate and when we had finished Tyler turned to face me.
“Gill I am sorry, I never realised just how bad we were last night, I never meant to be an arse and I am sure that if the other guys knew about you looking after them they would be so apologetic too, I never meant the night to get so out of hand, I think it all just came back to us about the cup being taken away from us by Detroit after we were so close to making our dreams come true. I am so sorry Gill.”
“Look Tyler, please don’t worry about it, it is in the past.
“I never got the chance to tell you that my family is coming over at Christmas, I don’t know all the details yet but they will most likely be staying here.” I try to push to the back of my mind about the night before, I was not angry as such, I guess I am just too much of a worrier.
“Oh wow that is cool, I can’t wait to meet them, I will meet them wont I?” His eyes are wide with anticipation, his infectious grin spreading across his face.
“Yeah, you will meet them, I will probably try to get them tickets for a game when they are here but if I were you I would not be getting too excited, they don’t exactly approve of me.” I settle down into him knowing that it will probably be a long night as I explain my history with my family.
“Why do they not approve of you, is it because of me?” His face is full of worry again.
“No, they didn’t even know about you until today, we don’t exactly keep up. When I was still back in Scotland I had a long term boyfriend when I was at university but he cheated on me and it broke my heart, he tried to get me not to break up with him but I couldn’t stay with someone who did that to me, well my Mum and Dad sided with my ex and they could not understand why I did not want him back, they were really angry with me and things were pretty tense. To take my mind off my broken heart and unsupportive parents I looked into starting my own company, I spoke to some advisers and they told me that if I was to open a publishing company in Britain they would be very surprised if it was to make a profit and therefore I could not find anyone to fund the business. I looked into the publishing industry in more detail and realised that if I wanted this to work then I had to come to America so I re-wrote my business plan, went back to the advisers and they agreed that this was the best way forward, ideally they wanted to me go to New York but as much as I liked the city I didn’t want to stay there, when I first said Pittsburgh to them they initially shot me down but after they looked into it a bit more they agreed and we set the ball rolling. I went to my parents house that night and explained to them what we were doing and asked them if they would like to move with me if everything worked out.
“My brothers girlfriend was pregnant at the time and everyone was pretty excited and so I was accused of trying to steal the lime light from them, they went completely mad at me and said some pretty horrible things so I packed my bags, spoke to the my advisers and left for Pittsburgh without telling anyone or even getting in contact and no one looked for me until a few months later when my visa was accepted and my the offices were getting built.
“I wrote a letter to everyone and told them that the company was to open within the next couple of months and that I hoped that they could see things from my point of view. I set up a trust fund for my nephew and sent over some things for him, I eventually got a letter in return telling me that he was fine and they gave me a picture of him. I had never heard from them again until I checked my email the day we arrived in Detroit.
“It breaks my heart to think that they hate me, I never wanted things to be like this, they are my family and I love them but they hurt me so badly and I am dreading seeing them. Little Cameron is already nearly 2 and I have never seen him, we all used to be so close, my mum knew everything there was to know about me and they took it all away from me.”
I looked up at Tyler, tears streaming down my face and he was looking at me with so much emotion, I knew that he was hurting for me.
“Gill, I am sorry, I didn’t mean to dredge up the past, I hope everything will be ok when they are here. The fact that they are coming over at Christmas is a good sign, maybe they want to make amends.”
We talked for a while longer before heading off to bed for a good nights sleep but my night was riddled with nightmares, I needed to stop thinking about the up and coming visit or it would drive me insane.
“Hey hunny, so I guess you are not talking to me, I am not sure what I have done wrong but I would really like to see you, if I don’t hear from you in the next half an hour I will just see you after the game tomorrow but I would like to come round tonight. Anyway, talk to you soon hunny, love you.”
I called him back laughing at him being so worried for no apparent reason.
“Hey” he answered almost immediately “is everything ok?”
“Everything is fine, I could not find my phone and once I did you had already left a message. If you are coming round can you bring some food with you, I can’t be bothered cooking and my guess is you have probably not eaten all day.” I ask trying to sound cheery.
“Na I have not eaten, sure I will go and get some pizza and head round, can I sleep at yours? Are you angry with me?” His voice is still worried.
“I am not angry, I just don’t take very well to people who feel sorry for themselves when they are ill due to their own stupidity and I had to look after you all last night, take everyone back to their hotel rooms and put them to bed even after I had a busy day at work and still had to get up early and do another long day while you guys slept it off not even remembering the fact that I got very little sleep because I was so worried that you would all choke on your own vomit! Right, rant over, I will say no more about it, go and get some pizza and I will see you soon.”
I felt bad for having a go at him but drunk and hungover people are something that I can just not cope with very well, being someone that does not drink a great deal it is hard being a round people who do.
Tyler soon arrived with pizza and we sat and ate and when we had finished Tyler turned to face me.
“Gill I am sorry, I never realised just how bad we were last night, I never meant to be an arse and I am sure that if the other guys knew about you looking after them they would be so apologetic too, I never meant the night to get so out of hand, I think it all just came back to us about the cup being taken away from us by Detroit after we were so close to making our dreams come true. I am so sorry Gill.”
“Look Tyler, please don’t worry about it, it is in the past.
“I never got the chance to tell you that my family is coming over at Christmas, I don’t know all the details yet but they will most likely be staying here.” I try to push to the back of my mind about the night before, I was not angry as such, I guess I am just too much of a worrier.
“Oh wow that is cool, I can’t wait to meet them, I will meet them wont I?” His eyes are wide with anticipation, his infectious grin spreading across his face.
“Yeah, you will meet them, I will probably try to get them tickets for a game when they are here but if I were you I would not be getting too excited, they don’t exactly approve of me.” I settle down into him knowing that it will probably be a long night as I explain my history with my family.
“Why do they not approve of you, is it because of me?” His face is full of worry again.
“No, they didn’t even know about you until today, we don’t exactly keep up. When I was still back in Scotland I had a long term boyfriend when I was at university but he cheated on me and it broke my heart, he tried to get me not to break up with him but I couldn’t stay with someone who did that to me, well my Mum and Dad sided with my ex and they could not understand why I did not want him back, they were really angry with me and things were pretty tense. To take my mind off my broken heart and unsupportive parents I looked into starting my own company, I spoke to some advisers and they told me that if I was to open a publishing company in Britain they would be very surprised if it was to make a profit and therefore I could not find anyone to fund the business. I looked into the publishing industry in more detail and realised that if I wanted this to work then I had to come to America so I re-wrote my business plan, went back to the advisers and they agreed that this was the best way forward, ideally they wanted to me go to New York but as much as I liked the city I didn’t want to stay there, when I first said Pittsburgh to them they initially shot me down but after they looked into it a bit more they agreed and we set the ball rolling. I went to my parents house that night and explained to them what we were doing and asked them if they would like to move with me if everything worked out.
“My brothers girlfriend was pregnant at the time and everyone was pretty excited and so I was accused of trying to steal the lime light from them, they went completely mad at me and said some pretty horrible things so I packed my bags, spoke to the my advisers and left for Pittsburgh without telling anyone or even getting in contact and no one looked for me until a few months later when my visa was accepted and my the offices were getting built.
“I wrote a letter to everyone and told them that the company was to open within the next couple of months and that I hoped that they could see things from my point of view. I set up a trust fund for my nephew and sent over some things for him, I eventually got a letter in return telling me that he was fine and they gave me a picture of him. I had never heard from them again until I checked my email the day we arrived in Detroit.
“It breaks my heart to think that they hate me, I never wanted things to be like this, they are my family and I love them but they hurt me so badly and I am dreading seeing them. Little Cameron is already nearly 2 and I have never seen him, we all used to be so close, my mum knew everything there was to know about me and they took it all away from me.”
I looked up at Tyler, tears streaming down my face and he was looking at me with so much emotion, I knew that he was hurting for me.
“Gill, I am sorry, I didn’t mean to dredge up the past, I hope everything will be ok when they are here. The fact that they are coming over at Christmas is a good sign, maybe they want to make amends.”
We talked for a while longer before heading off to bed for a good nights sleep but my night was riddled with nightmares, I needed to stop thinking about the up and coming visit or it would drive me insane.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Chapter 37
The wait is finally over...
Enjoy...
I enjoyed my day in the office meeting the staff and getting to know them all, I organised lunch for everyone and had a conference with them to explain how things would work and explained that the next day I would hold individual meetings with everyone to make sure that they were happy with everything and to answer any questions they may have.
Tyler had given me some extra tickets to the game tonight so I asked everyone that was interested in getting tickets to put their name in a hat and I would pull out names so needless to say most people were overly excited about this and those that got the tickets were extremely happy.
The day flew by and before I knew it I had to leave to go to the game, I had not even been back to the hotel to change so I just gathered my things and headed to the game. I sat with the others that came from the office and the game started fairly quickly after we arrived.
The game was good and the Penguins won, I knew they would be so excited and I couldn’t wait to get down to the locker room so see them all. I managed to get the people from the office down past security and they all couldn’t thank me enough for taking them to the game and allowing them to meet the team.
“Hey gorgeous, that was such a good game, well done, you must be so pleased that you beat the Red Wings.” I said to Tyler as I approached him.
“It is amazing, I am so happy, lets just hope that we can beat them again but on home ice the next time, just to give ourselves peace of mind after losing the cup to them at home, we will never get over that but we need to prove to ourselves that we can do it and it is strange playing against Hossa after he betrayed us like that then denied it all to the press. You fancy heading out for a few drinks with the team?”
I knew that it was strange for them playing with the likes of Hossa again and playing against the team who broke their dreams so I had a feeling tonight may be a rather drunken night. And that is exactly what it turned out to be, the whole team were wrecked and I had to look after them all and somehow get them all back to the hotel in one piece and back into their own beds, alone may I add!!!
Max being Max wanting to take a girl back to his room with him but I would rather not be involved when he was cheating on his girlfriend.
Eventually once everyone was settled in bed I made my way to my own bed to find Tyler already passed out, I sent Michel a quick text to say that he may have a bit of difficulty getting everyone up in the morning and if he needed me I would be at the office.
I quickly fell asleep only to be wakened up a few hours later to get ready to go into the office. Tyler was still out cold so I kissed his forehead and left him to sleep.
I spent roughly half an hour with each member of staff, each of them asking questions about the changes I have made and complementing my managerial skills saying that everyone is already enjoying work much better and know that they are now much more appreciated. It was nice to hear that my staff were happy. I promised them all I would be back again soon.
I left the office at about 3pm so that I could meet the guys and get a flight back to Pittsburgh before the game against the Flyers tomorrow hoping that they would all be recovered from the previous night. I did not fancy flying home with a hungover bunch of guys.
When I reached the hotel I found the team already waiting in the reception area, most of them with their heads hanging low, faces white and unshaven, I shook my head as I approached them.
“Hey guys, I take it you are all feeling a bit rough today? Well I have no sympathy for any of you, I hope you are all pleased with yourselves.” I didn’t speak to anyone in particular choosing instead to talk to Michel and the other coaches.
I sat on my own at the back of the flight as the guys continued to feel sorry for themselves, as I was working on some documents I decided that I better email my brother back and see when exactly they would be arriving.
‘Hey Andy, how are you? Rosie and Cameron doing well?
So I got your email explaining that you were coming over for a visit, that is cool. Let me know your flight details and if you would like I can collect you all at the airport. Please don’t book hotels, you can stay at my house, there is plenty of room for you all.
Things have been good here, the company is doing well, I have expanded by taking over another company and it is all working out, we are hoping that once all figures etc. have been announced it will make Robertson Publishing the biggest publishing company in the world, it is unbelievable, I will give you a tour of the office etc. if you are interested.
I have also got a boyfriend now, his name is Tyler and I think you will like him, he is a couple of years younger than me but we are like 2 peas in a pod.
Look, I know we have not always seen eye to eye but I am looking forward to seeing you all, hopefully you can understand why I moved away once you get here and see how happy I am.
Anyway, talk to you soon Andy, take care.
Love your little sis. Xx’
I closed down the laptop knowing that we would be landing soon. Once we landed the guys all headed off in their own directions and Tyler told me that he was going to head home and would call me later.
“Sorry sweetie, I don’t think I would be very good company at the moment and since you have come no where near me since you finished at the office I guess I am in the bad books so I am going to go and sleep this hangover off and will call you when I get up.”
He leaned in and gave me a small kiss on my cheek and left without saying anything further.
Enjoy...
I enjoyed my day in the office meeting the staff and getting to know them all, I organised lunch for everyone and had a conference with them to explain how things would work and explained that the next day I would hold individual meetings with everyone to make sure that they were happy with everything and to answer any questions they may have.
Tyler had given me some extra tickets to the game tonight so I asked everyone that was interested in getting tickets to put their name in a hat and I would pull out names so needless to say most people were overly excited about this and those that got the tickets were extremely happy.
The day flew by and before I knew it I had to leave to go to the game, I had not even been back to the hotel to change so I just gathered my things and headed to the game. I sat with the others that came from the office and the game started fairly quickly after we arrived.
The game was good and the Penguins won, I knew they would be so excited and I couldn’t wait to get down to the locker room so see them all. I managed to get the people from the office down past security and they all couldn’t thank me enough for taking them to the game and allowing them to meet the team.
“Hey gorgeous, that was such a good game, well done, you must be so pleased that you beat the Red Wings.” I said to Tyler as I approached him.
“It is amazing, I am so happy, lets just hope that we can beat them again but on home ice the next time, just to give ourselves peace of mind after losing the cup to them at home, we will never get over that but we need to prove to ourselves that we can do it and it is strange playing against Hossa after he betrayed us like that then denied it all to the press. You fancy heading out for a few drinks with the team?”
I knew that it was strange for them playing with the likes of Hossa again and playing against the team who broke their dreams so I had a feeling tonight may be a rather drunken night. And that is exactly what it turned out to be, the whole team were wrecked and I had to look after them all and somehow get them all back to the hotel in one piece and back into their own beds, alone may I add!!!
Max being Max wanting to take a girl back to his room with him but I would rather not be involved when he was cheating on his girlfriend.
Eventually once everyone was settled in bed I made my way to my own bed to find Tyler already passed out, I sent Michel a quick text to say that he may have a bit of difficulty getting everyone up in the morning and if he needed me I would be at the office.
I quickly fell asleep only to be wakened up a few hours later to get ready to go into the office. Tyler was still out cold so I kissed his forehead and left him to sleep.
I spent roughly half an hour with each member of staff, each of them asking questions about the changes I have made and complementing my managerial skills saying that everyone is already enjoying work much better and know that they are now much more appreciated. It was nice to hear that my staff were happy. I promised them all I would be back again soon.
I left the office at about 3pm so that I could meet the guys and get a flight back to Pittsburgh before the game against the Flyers tomorrow hoping that they would all be recovered from the previous night. I did not fancy flying home with a hungover bunch of guys.
When I reached the hotel I found the team already waiting in the reception area, most of them with their heads hanging low, faces white and unshaven, I shook my head as I approached them.
“Hey guys, I take it you are all feeling a bit rough today? Well I have no sympathy for any of you, I hope you are all pleased with yourselves.” I didn’t speak to anyone in particular choosing instead to talk to Michel and the other coaches.
I sat on my own at the back of the flight as the guys continued to feel sorry for themselves, as I was working on some documents I decided that I better email my brother back and see when exactly they would be arriving.
‘Hey Andy, how are you? Rosie and Cameron doing well?
So I got your email explaining that you were coming over for a visit, that is cool. Let me know your flight details and if you would like I can collect you all at the airport. Please don’t book hotels, you can stay at my house, there is plenty of room for you all.
Things have been good here, the company is doing well, I have expanded by taking over another company and it is all working out, we are hoping that once all figures etc. have been announced it will make Robertson Publishing the biggest publishing company in the world, it is unbelievable, I will give you a tour of the office etc. if you are interested.
I have also got a boyfriend now, his name is Tyler and I think you will like him, he is a couple of years younger than me but we are like 2 peas in a pod.
Look, I know we have not always seen eye to eye but I am looking forward to seeing you all, hopefully you can understand why I moved away once you get here and see how happy I am.
Anyway, talk to you soon Andy, take care.
Love your little sis. Xx’
I closed down the laptop knowing that we would be landing soon. Once we landed the guys all headed off in their own directions and Tyler told me that he was going to head home and would call me later.
“Sorry sweetie, I don’t think I would be very good company at the moment and since you have come no where near me since you finished at the office I guess I am in the bad books so I am going to go and sleep this hangover off and will call you when I get up.”
He leaned in and gave me a small kiss on my cheek and left without saying anything further.
Thursday 1 April 2010
Baby Charlie
Hi everyone.
I feel like all I do is apologise to you all for not updating the story I am so sorry for that.
My baby was born on Friday 19th March 2010 at 0112 AM, we called him Charlie Thomas Robertson and he weighed 8lb 11oz.
Both Mum and Baby are well and settling in at home well. Just trying to get into a routine and get everything packed up ready to move house next week.
I promise once we get into the new house and I get my routine sorted I will get the story updated. I hope you can all be patient with me.
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Info
Hello everyone.
I am so sorry for the lack of updates, my baby is due in less than 2 weeks and I am so uncomfortable and sore, I have a lot of problems with my joints as I suffer from arthritis and due to the pregnancy I am unable to take my medication. The baby is really big so I am in a lot of pain but I just keep telling myself it will all be worthwhile when I get to see my beautiful baby boy. My fingers are just some of the joints that are sore so that is part of the reason for the lack of updates.
Also we have sold our flat and are moving to a bigger house which I am very excited about. It is a brand new house bought straight from the builders, the baby will have his own room, there is a nice garden for him to play in when he gets bigger. The kitchen is brilliant and I cant wait to start cooking in it. Also it is really close to Paul's work so everything is working out well. We have been packing so many things away as we have figured that once the baby comes we will want to give all our attention to him.
As you can tell I am very excited about everything. My new house and the imminent arrival of my beautiful baby boy.
I will try to get a chapter posted before the baby is born but if not as soon as I get into a routine I will get back to posting chapters regularly.
I will also be sure to let you all know once the baby is born and if any of you are every in Scotland please come and visit.
Anyway, thanks very much for all your support, I hope you are all enjoying the story so far and I promise not to leave you all hanging for to much longer.
Keep in touch everyone, I love hearing from you all.
Take care.
xxxxxx
I am so sorry for the lack of updates, my baby is due in less than 2 weeks and I am so uncomfortable and sore, I have a lot of problems with my joints as I suffer from arthritis and due to the pregnancy I am unable to take my medication. The baby is really big so I am in a lot of pain but I just keep telling myself it will all be worthwhile when I get to see my beautiful baby boy. My fingers are just some of the joints that are sore so that is part of the reason for the lack of updates.
Also we have sold our flat and are moving to a bigger house which I am very excited about. It is a brand new house bought straight from the builders, the baby will have his own room, there is a nice garden for him to play in when he gets bigger. The kitchen is brilliant and I cant wait to start cooking in it. Also it is really close to Paul's work so everything is working out well. We have been packing so many things away as we have figured that once the baby comes we will want to give all our attention to him.
As you can tell I am very excited about everything. My new house and the imminent arrival of my beautiful baby boy.
I will try to get a chapter posted before the baby is born but if not as soon as I get into a routine I will get back to posting chapters regularly.
I will also be sure to let you all know once the baby is born and if any of you are every in Scotland please come and visit.
Anyway, thanks very much for all your support, I hope you are all enjoying the story so far and I promise not to leave you all hanging for to much longer.
Keep in touch everyone, I love hearing from you all.
Take care.
xxxxxx
Friday 5 February 2010
Chapter 36
The meal went well and I felt completely relaxed with the guys. I had no need to worry after all, after the meal was finished we all made our way to the lounge area and got a round of drinks. I sat down at a table with Tyler, Flower, Max, Jordan, Tanger and Geno.
The evening was filled with hilarity, it was so good to be in their company again, I had missed them so much more than I realised when Tyler and I were not together.
I was nominated to go to the bar to order the next round, I made my way to the bar and stood next to a very familiar looking man. I was standing looking at him when suddenly he turned to me.
“Can I help you?” He asked with a big grin.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to stare at you, you just look very familiar to me.” I looked away but it was bugging why I knew this guy.
“Miss Robertson, wow it is a pleasure to have you standing next to me, you are in inspiration.” His deep voice sounded excited as he continued to look back at me.
“Eh, thanks, it is not often I am recognised” I smile as I look round at Tyler.
Suddenly it occurs to me who the man is that I am talking too.
“Oh my god, I suddenly realised who you are, I am a massive fan. You have an amazing voice and I love your songs. You are very talented.”
We talked for a few moments longer and I gave him my business card telling him that if he wanted to come into the office if he was in town he was more than welcome too. I ordered the drinks and headed back to the guys with the biggest grin.
“Who were you chatting up?” Max asked with that devilish grin of his.
“That is Chris Daughtry, I am a massive fan of his. I am so excited.”
“It is who?” He asked looking confused.
“He is the lead singer of one of Gill’s favourite bands” Tyler answered. “The first time I heard her sing, she sang one of their songs.”
“You didn’t tell me you could sing?” I heard from a voice behind me that sounded like Chris.
I turned round only to be met by his big dark brown eyes. “I like to sing for fun, nothing serious.”
“Don’t listen to her” Jordan pipes up, “she is an amazing musician, she has a wonderful singing voice, she can play the piano like an angel and she is also fairly talented when it comes to playing guitar.”
“You fancy showing off your talents, there is a perfectly tuned piano in the corner looking rather lonely, I have my guitar down here too?”
“Oh no no I don’t sing in public.” I answered feeling my face getting redder by the moment as I become more and more embarrassed.
All of the guys started pleading with me to sing and I knew that I would not hear the end of it until I agreed.
“Ok fine, I will do it, let me just warm my hands up, think about what song you want to do.” I turned to Chris then made my way over to the piano. He left me for 10 or so minutes and then approached to ask if I was ready. I had never played in front of so many people and I was nervous, and I had certainly never sang with anyone as good as Chris before, what if I ruin his song?
I took a deep breathe, exhaled and told Chris I was ready. He decided that we would sing ‘It’s Not Over’ after Tyler told him it was my favourite.
The lyrics are as follows:
I was blown away what could I say
It all seemed to make sense
You’ve taken away everything
And I can’t do without
I try to see the good in life
But good things in life are hard to find
Blow it away, Blow it away
Can we make this something good
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
Its not over
There’s a part of me that’s dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you’re the only one
Its not over
Taken all I could take and I cannot wait
Were wasting to much time
Being strong holding on
Cant let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won’t give up that easily
Blow it Away, Blow it Away
Can we make this something good
Cause its all misunderstood
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over
We can’t let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don’t get caught up in yourself
Let it out
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over
Let’s start over
Its not over, Oh yeah, yeah!
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over.....
“Fuck Gill… How can you even try to say that you are not very good, that was amazing. I have never sang a duet like it, I want to work with you again!”
“I don’t know about that. Thank you, I am glad you liked it.”
We talked for a while longer before calling it a night, I promised Chris I would think about singing with him again and that I would see him soon.
Tyler and I made it up to our room and cuddled into bed together.
“You are amazing Gill, you never disappoint me.”
We quickly fell asleep and before I knew it it was time to head to work.
The evening was filled with hilarity, it was so good to be in their company again, I had missed them so much more than I realised when Tyler and I were not together.
I was nominated to go to the bar to order the next round, I made my way to the bar and stood next to a very familiar looking man. I was standing looking at him when suddenly he turned to me.
“Can I help you?” He asked with a big grin.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to stare at you, you just look very familiar to me.” I looked away but it was bugging why I knew this guy.
“Miss Robertson, wow it is a pleasure to have you standing next to me, you are in inspiration.” His deep voice sounded excited as he continued to look back at me.
“Eh, thanks, it is not often I am recognised” I smile as I look round at Tyler.
Suddenly it occurs to me who the man is that I am talking too.
“Oh my god, I suddenly realised who you are, I am a massive fan. You have an amazing voice and I love your songs. You are very talented.”
We talked for a few moments longer and I gave him my business card telling him that if he wanted to come into the office if he was in town he was more than welcome too. I ordered the drinks and headed back to the guys with the biggest grin.
“Who were you chatting up?” Max asked with that devilish grin of his.
“That is Chris Daughtry, I am a massive fan of his. I am so excited.”
“It is who?” He asked looking confused.
“He is the lead singer of one of Gill’s favourite bands” Tyler answered. “The first time I heard her sing, she sang one of their songs.”
“You didn’t tell me you could sing?” I heard from a voice behind me that sounded like Chris.
I turned round only to be met by his big dark brown eyes. “I like to sing for fun, nothing serious.”
“Don’t listen to her” Jordan pipes up, “she is an amazing musician, she has a wonderful singing voice, she can play the piano like an angel and she is also fairly talented when it comes to playing guitar.”
“You fancy showing off your talents, there is a perfectly tuned piano in the corner looking rather lonely, I have my guitar down here too?”
“Oh no no I don’t sing in public.” I answered feeling my face getting redder by the moment as I become more and more embarrassed.
All of the guys started pleading with me to sing and I knew that I would not hear the end of it until I agreed.
“Ok fine, I will do it, let me just warm my hands up, think about what song you want to do.” I turned to Chris then made my way over to the piano. He left me for 10 or so minutes and then approached to ask if I was ready. I had never played in front of so many people and I was nervous, and I had certainly never sang with anyone as good as Chris before, what if I ruin his song?
I took a deep breathe, exhaled and told Chris I was ready. He decided that we would sing ‘It’s Not Over’ after Tyler told him it was my favourite.
The lyrics are as follows:
I was blown away what could I say
It all seemed to make sense
You’ve taken away everything
And I can’t do without
I try to see the good in life
But good things in life are hard to find
Blow it away, Blow it away
Can we make this something good
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
Its not over
There’s a part of me that’s dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you’re the only one
Its not over
Taken all I could take and I cannot wait
Were wasting to much time
Being strong holding on
Cant let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won’t give up that easily
Blow it Away, Blow it Away
Can we make this something good
Cause its all misunderstood
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over
We can’t let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don’t get caught up in yourself
Let it out
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over
Let’s start over
Its not over, Oh yeah, yeah!
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not over.....
“Fuck Gill… How can you even try to say that you are not very good, that was amazing. I have never sang a duet like it, I want to work with you again!”
“I don’t know about that. Thank you, I am glad you liked it.”
We talked for a while longer before calling it a night, I promised Chris I would think about singing with him again and that I would see him soon.
Tyler and I made it up to our room and cuddled into bed together.
“You are amazing Gill, you never disappoint me.”
We quickly fell asleep and before I knew it it was time to head to work.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Chapter 35
Time continued to pass at lightening speed and before I knew it we were leaving for Detroit.
“So I will see you when I get to Detroit, I can’t believe Michel is letting us stay together while we are there, its going to be great. Have a safe trip hunny and I will see you in a few hours.”
Tyler left for the arena and he still had no idea that we would be flying on my aeroplane. I finished packing and then left for the airport.
I headed off to my own private waiting room, opened my laptop and busied myself until I heard some noise outside. I looked up and noticed the team were arriving so I switched the laptop off and packed it back in its bag. Moments later they burst into the room.
“You great girl, I love you.” I heard Geno announce to me as he walked over and hugged me.
“Thanks Geno, I love you too but what is with the show of emotions?”
“You have aeroplane for us to fly so I love you.” His broken English makes me weak at the knees every time I speak to him. I think he will become a good friend of mine.
“Gill, you never fail to amaze me, I can’t believe you never told me about this?” Tyler kisses me and then sits down beside me.
“I wanted it to be a surprise.”
A short while later we boarded the plane and almost straight away the team took out their PSP’s and started play Call of Duty, occasionally you would hear raised voices as someone killed some else, it was very amusing to watch but very distracting as I prefer to work in peace and quiet.
About half way through the flight I heard a shout from the front of the plane.
“Gill is there food on this thing, I am so hungry.”
The air hostess arrived moments later with snacks for everyone much to the guys delight.
We soon arrived in Detroit and filled the bus that was put on for us. The short ride to the hotel was uneventful until we pulled up outside to see that some fans were waiting. I left the guys as they signed autographs to check into the hotel, I made my way up to my room and switched my laptop on again.
I undressed and climbed into the shower to unwind some before doing some work for the remainder of the day. Moments later I was joined by Tyler.
“Hey Sexy any room for me in there?” He asks as I see him undress through the frosted glass doors.
I remain silent as he opens the door and joins me under the scolding hot water.
“Wow” He comments as he stands looking me up and down, his hand reaching out and touching my waist with the tips of his fingers.
“I never get fed up of seeing your body, I swear it gets more beautiful every time.”
I lower my head trying to hide the embarrassment from being complimented only to have him place a finger under my chin and lift my face to look at him.
“You are just going to have to get used to me complimenting you because it is going to happen on a regular basis forever more.”
He leaned in and kissed me and what started gentle soon heated up. Soon our tongues were fighting for possession and our hands were exploring each others body, before I knew what was happening I was pinned against the wall with TK working his magic. We climaxed together, enjoying the hot water run down over us we stayed in each others arms for a few moments longer.
“Right Mister, sorry to disappoint but I am here on a business trip so therefore I have work to do. And you need to go and meet the team, I will see you in a few hours for the evening meal.
I dressed in a pair of fitted shorts and a vest and lay down on the bed with my laptop.
“Gill, you cannot dress like that and expect me to keep my hands to myself.” I feel TK come over and run his hands up and down my back and I wanted nothing more than to have a replay of what had just taken place in the shower.
“Sorry gorgeous but you need to get down and meet the team, I will see you soon.”
We kissed passionately but gently, full of emotion and moments later Tyler left.
I logged on to my emails and found that I had mail from my brother telling me that him, his girlfriend, his son and our parents were coming over for Christmas, ‘great’ I thought to myself, ‘more disapproval from the people who are supposed to love me the most, I am certainly not looking forward to the festivities now.’
I spent the next couple of hours working and eventually switched off the laptop to get ready for the meal that I was asked to attend with the team. I was the only girlfriend on the trip and was a bit concerned that I would feel out of place or like I was intruding.
I looked through the clothes that I had taken with me and decided on a pair of baggy hipster jeans, a fitted V neck jumper and flat sandals. I knew that we were not leaving the hotel tonight so I threw my hair into a messy ponytail leaving a few stray bits down around my face, grabbed my phone and room key shoving them into my pockets and made my way down to the restaurant.
“So I will see you when I get to Detroit, I can’t believe Michel is letting us stay together while we are there, its going to be great. Have a safe trip hunny and I will see you in a few hours.”
Tyler left for the arena and he still had no idea that we would be flying on my aeroplane. I finished packing and then left for the airport.
I headed off to my own private waiting room, opened my laptop and busied myself until I heard some noise outside. I looked up and noticed the team were arriving so I switched the laptop off and packed it back in its bag. Moments later they burst into the room.
“You great girl, I love you.” I heard Geno announce to me as he walked over and hugged me.
“Thanks Geno, I love you too but what is with the show of emotions?”
“You have aeroplane for us to fly so I love you.” His broken English makes me weak at the knees every time I speak to him. I think he will become a good friend of mine.
“Gill, you never fail to amaze me, I can’t believe you never told me about this?” Tyler kisses me and then sits down beside me.
“I wanted it to be a surprise.”
A short while later we boarded the plane and almost straight away the team took out their PSP’s and started play Call of Duty, occasionally you would hear raised voices as someone killed some else, it was very amusing to watch but very distracting as I prefer to work in peace and quiet.
About half way through the flight I heard a shout from the front of the plane.
“Gill is there food on this thing, I am so hungry.”
The air hostess arrived moments later with snacks for everyone much to the guys delight.
We soon arrived in Detroit and filled the bus that was put on for us. The short ride to the hotel was uneventful until we pulled up outside to see that some fans were waiting. I left the guys as they signed autographs to check into the hotel, I made my way up to my room and switched my laptop on again.
I undressed and climbed into the shower to unwind some before doing some work for the remainder of the day. Moments later I was joined by Tyler.
“Hey Sexy any room for me in there?” He asks as I see him undress through the frosted glass doors.
I remain silent as he opens the door and joins me under the scolding hot water.
“Wow” He comments as he stands looking me up and down, his hand reaching out and touching my waist with the tips of his fingers.
“I never get fed up of seeing your body, I swear it gets more beautiful every time.”
I lower my head trying to hide the embarrassment from being complimented only to have him place a finger under my chin and lift my face to look at him.
“You are just going to have to get used to me complimenting you because it is going to happen on a regular basis forever more.”
He leaned in and kissed me and what started gentle soon heated up. Soon our tongues were fighting for possession and our hands were exploring each others body, before I knew what was happening I was pinned against the wall with TK working his magic. We climaxed together, enjoying the hot water run down over us we stayed in each others arms for a few moments longer.
“Right Mister, sorry to disappoint but I am here on a business trip so therefore I have work to do. And you need to go and meet the team, I will see you in a few hours for the evening meal.
I dressed in a pair of fitted shorts and a vest and lay down on the bed with my laptop.
“Gill, you cannot dress like that and expect me to keep my hands to myself.” I feel TK come over and run his hands up and down my back and I wanted nothing more than to have a replay of what had just taken place in the shower.
“Sorry gorgeous but you need to get down and meet the team, I will see you soon.”
We kissed passionately but gently, full of emotion and moments later Tyler left.
I logged on to my emails and found that I had mail from my brother telling me that him, his girlfriend, his son and our parents were coming over for Christmas, ‘great’ I thought to myself, ‘more disapproval from the people who are supposed to love me the most, I am certainly not looking forward to the festivities now.’
I spent the next couple of hours working and eventually switched off the laptop to get ready for the meal that I was asked to attend with the team. I was the only girlfriend on the trip and was a bit concerned that I would feel out of place or like I was intruding.
I looked through the clothes that I had taken with me and decided on a pair of baggy hipster jeans, a fitted V neck jumper and flat sandals. I knew that we were not leaving the hotel tonight so I threw my hair into a messy ponytail leaving a few stray bits down around my face, grabbed my phone and room key shoving them into my pockets and made my way down to the restaurant.
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Chapter 34
Once again I am really sorry for the long wait between the chapters. I am now in my 3rd trimester of my pregnancy so I am tired all the time. Hope you all had a great festive period and 2010 brings all you could hope for.
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We spent the next few hours talking, discussing what we had been doing the last month with both of us admitting that we had shut our friends out, I decided to be fairly honest with him about the pain that I had been in but didn’t go into to much detail so that I could spare him the guilt that I knew he already felt and I definitely did not tell him about the nightmares.
“Why don’t I phone Jordan and tell him to invite everyone round, we don’t need to tell them about us yet, it can be a surprise when they get here.”
“That would be great hunny you are a star.”
I went to the kitchen counter to pick up my phone and I dialed Jordan’s number, he picked up after 2 rings.
“Hey Gill, good to hear from you. How are you?” He asks in his usually bubbly voice.
“I am not too bad thanks. I have decided it is time to get out of this rut that I am in and invite everyone round this afternoon, I miss all you guys. Are you free?” I ask trying not to sound to happy.
“Yeah of course I am free especially for you, what time do you want me round?”
“Any time Jordan, could you please phone the guys? I will phone Vero, Lorna and Clair.”
“Yeah of course, do you want me to call TK?” He asks as his tone of voice changes.
“Yep, he is part of the team and we can’t avoid each other forever.”
“Ok cool, he probably won’t come, he never does anything any more and we miss him. How did your talk go with him last night? I was not sure whether to leave you or not.”
“There was a lot of shouting going on, we both got a lot of things of our chest but that’s about it.”
“Ok Gill, I will talk to you more soon, I will get to phoning everyone and will see you in a couple of hours.”
Next I phoned Lorna.
“Hey Gill, it is good to hear from you.”
“Thanks Lorna, do you and Sid fancy coming round for a while today? I have asked Jordan to ask everyone.”
“Oh that would be great, I am so excited. See you soon.”
Good, no questions means no lies I thought as I hung up the phone.
Next I phoned Vero.
“Hey Lovely how are you?” She answers the phone sounding as cheery as always.
“Hey V, I am ok thanks how are you? Would you and Marc-Andre like to come round today? I have asked Jordan to ask all the team.”
“We would love too, we have missed you so much Gill, I can’t wait to see you.”
We finished up the conversation and lastly I phoned Clair having pretty much a word for word conversation with her as I had had with Vero only moments before.
Shortly after Tylers phone rang.
“Hey Staalzy, what is up?” He answered trying to sound solemn.
“I don’t know, it probably is not a good idea, I don’t want to ruin it.” He smiled at me when he was not talking. It was amusing only hearing one side of the conversation although I could only imagine what Jordan was saying to him.
“I miss you guys too, I might come down for a while later, I’ll see. See ya later, have fun.”
We sat talking for a while and soon it is was time for everyone arriving, we decided that Tyler had better hide until everyone arrived so he locked himself in the basement and I said I would text him when it was safe to come up.
Many of the guys started arriving helping themselves to bottles of beer out of the fridge and telling me they were so pleased to see me, it felt good to be in their company again.
Soon Jordan arrived giving me a big hug as soon as he saw me.
“Don’t you ever do that to me again” He says as he held me close to him.
“I have missed you too Jordan” I laugh as I pull away from him.
“Go and get yourself a drink.” I say as I walk off to answer the door again.
I open the door to see Vero, Marc-Andre and a large ‘Me to You’ Grey Bear Teddy.
“This is for you Gill to cuddle on the cold winter nights, I know he won’t replace Tyler but he can look after you.” Vero hands him to me and gives me a big hug.
“I have missed you so much Gill, please don’t ever shut me out like that again, you are one of my best friends and I have hated not being able to help you.”
“Thanks V, I am sorry for shutting you out, I know it was wrong.”
I sat the big teddy on the stairs and he looked adorable, he stood about 4.5 feet tall and wore a lilac jumper with the words ‘Always Friends’ sown into the front of it.
Soon everyone had arrived and I was so happy to have them all back in my company again, I had been such an idiot to shut everyone out, especially Lorna, V and Clair, I have missed them so much.
I went into the kitchen and when no one was looking I sent Tyler a text telling him that everyone was here. I poured myself a glass of wine and heard the basement door open. He managed to make his way over to me without anyone noticing and gave me a quick kiss.
“I am going to knock at the door, let someone else answer it. I will go out the back, I can remember how to get round without being noticed.”
I started laughing to myself when I heard a voice behind me.
“What can you possible be laughing at in an empty kitchen?” Vero asks as she approaches me with an empty wine glass.
“I was just thinking about the last time I had you all round here and I surprised Jordan with the basement.” I answer as I hear the door bell.
“Jordan, can you answer that please?” I ask as he is enters the kitchen right on cue.
“Yeah but you have to open me another bottle of beer as way of repayment.” He jokes as he places his empty bottle down and heads for the door.
“Oh hi TK” I hear a shocked voice come from Jordan.
“Hey Staalzy, how’s it going?” Tyler answers sounding cheery and I hear his footsteps on the hall floor.
“Eh yeah things are good and you?” Staalzy answers.
“Good, why do you look like a stunned rabbit caught in the cars headlights, you invited me here didn’t you?” By this time they were both in the kitchen and I was trying to carry on with my conversation with Vero and I noticed Jordan shaking his head as if snapping out of his state of shock.
“Sorry I am just surprised to see you here, it is great that you have decided to come, we have all missed you mate.” Jordan gives him a manly hug and I see Tyler give me a sly smile behind both Jordans and Vero’s back.
I refill my glass of wine and head to the living room with Vero so that we can sit with everyone else. Vero sits down on Marc-Andres knee and I sit down at the piano as there are no seats left. Moments later Jordan and Tyler come through and I avoid eye contact with Tyler so that no one suspects anything.
Jordan sits down on the rug in the middle of the floor and Tyler looks about unsure of where to go. I eventually make eye contact with him giving him a little nod as if to say to come to me.
He came and stood behind me putting his arms around my shoulders, I looked around the room, many people not noticing but there were a few gasps and shocked faces. Suddenly Max turned round when he saw the look on Vero’s face.
“Tyler what are you doing?” He asks almost angry getting up from his seat.
“I am giving my girlfriend a hug Max, is that alright with you?” Tyler replies as he sits down beside me on the stool.
“Do you think after the way you treated her that you can come back in here and act like nothing has happened, you broke her heart for fuck sake. You are my friend TK but so is Gill and I hate the thought of you hurting her.” His accent is adorable and concern strongly evident in his voice, Max tries to be the hard man but he really is just a big softy.
I got up and walked towards Max as he strides across my large room and as I reach him I place my hands on his shoulders.
“Please calm down Max. Thank you for your concern, I really appreciate it.
“Tyler and I spent hours yesterday and again today talking and shouting at each other, trying to work through what happened.” I explained as I look around the room. “I am never going to forget how he made me feel, how my heart has been broken ever since that night he came back from Sweden but I know now that he did what he did because he thought in the long term it was the right thing to do. He knows now that was not the case.
“We both love each other so much and have been so lost without one and other so we have decided to give our relationship another try, we are going to work at it together and see if we can make things work this time.
“I realise a lot of you will probably not agree with what we are doing but the love we share is to strong just to give up on and I would really appreciate if you could all support us.
“We are both really sorry for shutting you all out over the last month and we will do what we can to it make it up to you all.”
I looked back at Max, my hands still on his shoulders.
“I guess I just don’t really understand Gill, I have never had someone look at me the way you look at Tyler and I guess in a way I am jealous. If you both want to try again I for one will support you.” He leaned forward pulling me into a hug.
“Right enough of this, lets get this party started.” Max pulls away and turns to the guys.
“Gill I better not stay as I have left Eric alone in my house and since he has come to visit I actually better spend some time with him.” I hear Jordan speak to me as he gets up from the floor.
“Why didn’t you bring him with you?” I ask looking at him confused.
“He was not invited.” He answers sounding serious.
Without saying anything more I reach into his pocket of his jeans and take out his phone, I scroll down his call list until I find Eric.
“Hey Bro, what’s up?” He answers sounding exactly like Jordan.
“Eric its Gill, I am one of Jordans friends and all of the team are at my house having a party just now. Would you like to come?” I ask.
“That would be amazing, thanks Gill, see you soon.”
The rest of the party went well, it was so good to be in everyone’s company again, I had missed them all so much. It was also unbelievable how much Eric and Jordan were alike I can’t wait to meet the other two.
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We spent the next few hours talking, discussing what we had been doing the last month with both of us admitting that we had shut our friends out, I decided to be fairly honest with him about the pain that I had been in but didn’t go into to much detail so that I could spare him the guilt that I knew he already felt and I definitely did not tell him about the nightmares.
“Why don’t I phone Jordan and tell him to invite everyone round, we don’t need to tell them about us yet, it can be a surprise when they get here.”
“That would be great hunny you are a star.”
I went to the kitchen counter to pick up my phone and I dialed Jordan’s number, he picked up after 2 rings.
“Hey Gill, good to hear from you. How are you?” He asks in his usually bubbly voice.
“I am not too bad thanks. I have decided it is time to get out of this rut that I am in and invite everyone round this afternoon, I miss all you guys. Are you free?” I ask trying not to sound to happy.
“Yeah of course I am free especially for you, what time do you want me round?”
“Any time Jordan, could you please phone the guys? I will phone Vero, Lorna and Clair.”
“Yeah of course, do you want me to call TK?” He asks as his tone of voice changes.
“Yep, he is part of the team and we can’t avoid each other forever.”
“Ok cool, he probably won’t come, he never does anything any more and we miss him. How did your talk go with him last night? I was not sure whether to leave you or not.”
“There was a lot of shouting going on, we both got a lot of things of our chest but that’s about it.”
“Ok Gill, I will talk to you more soon, I will get to phoning everyone and will see you in a couple of hours.”
Next I phoned Lorna.
“Hey Gill, it is good to hear from you.”
“Thanks Lorna, do you and Sid fancy coming round for a while today? I have asked Jordan to ask everyone.”
“Oh that would be great, I am so excited. See you soon.”
Good, no questions means no lies I thought as I hung up the phone.
Next I phoned Vero.
“Hey Lovely how are you?” She answers the phone sounding as cheery as always.
“Hey V, I am ok thanks how are you? Would you and Marc-Andre like to come round today? I have asked Jordan to ask all the team.”
“We would love too, we have missed you so much Gill, I can’t wait to see you.”
We finished up the conversation and lastly I phoned Clair having pretty much a word for word conversation with her as I had had with Vero only moments before.
Shortly after Tylers phone rang.
“Hey Staalzy, what is up?” He answered trying to sound solemn.
“I don’t know, it probably is not a good idea, I don’t want to ruin it.” He smiled at me when he was not talking. It was amusing only hearing one side of the conversation although I could only imagine what Jordan was saying to him.
“I miss you guys too, I might come down for a while later, I’ll see. See ya later, have fun.”
We sat talking for a while and soon it is was time for everyone arriving, we decided that Tyler had better hide until everyone arrived so he locked himself in the basement and I said I would text him when it was safe to come up.
Many of the guys started arriving helping themselves to bottles of beer out of the fridge and telling me they were so pleased to see me, it felt good to be in their company again.
Soon Jordan arrived giving me a big hug as soon as he saw me.
“Don’t you ever do that to me again” He says as he held me close to him.
“I have missed you too Jordan” I laugh as I pull away from him.
“Go and get yourself a drink.” I say as I walk off to answer the door again.
I open the door to see Vero, Marc-Andre and a large ‘Me to You’ Grey Bear Teddy.
“This is for you Gill to cuddle on the cold winter nights, I know he won’t replace Tyler but he can look after you.” Vero hands him to me and gives me a big hug.
“I have missed you so much Gill, please don’t ever shut me out like that again, you are one of my best friends and I have hated not being able to help you.”
“Thanks V, I am sorry for shutting you out, I know it was wrong.”
I sat the big teddy on the stairs and he looked adorable, he stood about 4.5 feet tall and wore a lilac jumper with the words ‘Always Friends’ sown into the front of it.
Soon everyone had arrived and I was so happy to have them all back in my company again, I had been such an idiot to shut everyone out, especially Lorna, V and Clair, I have missed them so much.
I went into the kitchen and when no one was looking I sent Tyler a text telling him that everyone was here. I poured myself a glass of wine and heard the basement door open. He managed to make his way over to me without anyone noticing and gave me a quick kiss.
“I am going to knock at the door, let someone else answer it. I will go out the back, I can remember how to get round without being noticed.”
I started laughing to myself when I heard a voice behind me.
“What can you possible be laughing at in an empty kitchen?” Vero asks as she approaches me with an empty wine glass.
“I was just thinking about the last time I had you all round here and I surprised Jordan with the basement.” I answer as I hear the door bell.
“Jordan, can you answer that please?” I ask as he is enters the kitchen right on cue.
“Yeah but you have to open me another bottle of beer as way of repayment.” He jokes as he places his empty bottle down and heads for the door.
“Oh hi TK” I hear a shocked voice come from Jordan.
“Hey Staalzy, how’s it going?” Tyler answers sounding cheery and I hear his footsteps on the hall floor.
“Eh yeah things are good and you?” Staalzy answers.
“Good, why do you look like a stunned rabbit caught in the cars headlights, you invited me here didn’t you?” By this time they were both in the kitchen and I was trying to carry on with my conversation with Vero and I noticed Jordan shaking his head as if snapping out of his state of shock.
“Sorry I am just surprised to see you here, it is great that you have decided to come, we have all missed you mate.” Jordan gives him a manly hug and I see Tyler give me a sly smile behind both Jordans and Vero’s back.
I refill my glass of wine and head to the living room with Vero so that we can sit with everyone else. Vero sits down on Marc-Andres knee and I sit down at the piano as there are no seats left. Moments later Jordan and Tyler come through and I avoid eye contact with Tyler so that no one suspects anything.
Jordan sits down on the rug in the middle of the floor and Tyler looks about unsure of where to go. I eventually make eye contact with him giving him a little nod as if to say to come to me.
He came and stood behind me putting his arms around my shoulders, I looked around the room, many people not noticing but there were a few gasps and shocked faces. Suddenly Max turned round when he saw the look on Vero’s face.
“Tyler what are you doing?” He asks almost angry getting up from his seat.
“I am giving my girlfriend a hug Max, is that alright with you?” Tyler replies as he sits down beside me on the stool.
“Do you think after the way you treated her that you can come back in here and act like nothing has happened, you broke her heart for fuck sake. You are my friend TK but so is Gill and I hate the thought of you hurting her.” His accent is adorable and concern strongly evident in his voice, Max tries to be the hard man but he really is just a big softy.
I got up and walked towards Max as he strides across my large room and as I reach him I place my hands on his shoulders.
“Please calm down Max. Thank you for your concern, I really appreciate it.
“Tyler and I spent hours yesterday and again today talking and shouting at each other, trying to work through what happened.” I explained as I look around the room. “I am never going to forget how he made me feel, how my heart has been broken ever since that night he came back from Sweden but I know now that he did what he did because he thought in the long term it was the right thing to do. He knows now that was not the case.
“We both love each other so much and have been so lost without one and other so we have decided to give our relationship another try, we are going to work at it together and see if we can make things work this time.
“I realise a lot of you will probably not agree with what we are doing but the love we share is to strong just to give up on and I would really appreciate if you could all support us.
“We are both really sorry for shutting you all out over the last month and we will do what we can to it make it up to you all.”
I looked back at Max, my hands still on his shoulders.
“I guess I just don’t really understand Gill, I have never had someone look at me the way you look at Tyler and I guess in a way I am jealous. If you both want to try again I for one will support you.” He leaned forward pulling me into a hug.
“Right enough of this, lets get this party started.” Max pulls away and turns to the guys.
“Gill I better not stay as I have left Eric alone in my house and since he has come to visit I actually better spend some time with him.” I hear Jordan speak to me as he gets up from the floor.
“Why didn’t you bring him with you?” I ask looking at him confused.
“He was not invited.” He answers sounding serious.
Without saying anything more I reach into his pocket of his jeans and take out his phone, I scroll down his call list until I find Eric.
“Hey Bro, what’s up?” He answers sounding exactly like Jordan.
“Eric its Gill, I am one of Jordans friends and all of the team are at my house having a party just now. Would you like to come?” I ask.
“That would be amazing, thanks Gill, see you soon.”
The rest of the party went well, it was so good to be in everyone’s company again, I had missed them all so much. It was also unbelievable how much Eric and Jordan were alike I can’t wait to meet the other two.
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