Chapter 20

We arrived at Mario’s house a short while later and were greeted immediately by Mario and Nathalie, they are such a great couple to spend time with. I had been in their company many times before at sponsorship lunches and such like.

We gradually made our way to the kitchen where we knew we would find the rest of the team. We spoke to many people on the way through, most of them I had no idea who they were.

“Hi Gill, Hi TK” Jordan shouts as he gets up to give me a hug, I feel his strong arms wrap around me and I wonder why such a nice guy is single.

“Hey Jordan how are you?” I ask as I hug him back.

As the party continues the guys become quite tipsy, allowing themselves to let their hair down as the party is closed to press and public and they don’t have a game until Thursday.

I end up sitting with Sidney at one point so I take the opportunity to do a bit of fishing and see if he is trustworthy.

“So Sidney, you and Lorna seem to be getting along well.” I say to him as I search his face for some emotion.

“Yeah, she is a great girl, I really like her and enjoy her company.” His face is cold and expressionless as he talks to me.

“I am going to cut to the chase here Sidney. Lorna is like family and I will not have you hurt her, I don’t trust you and am not sure that I like you. Please prove to me that I am wrong Sidney and treat Lorna well.”

I turn to get up so that I could find TK or Vero but I feel Sidney grab my wrist and pull me back down.

“Who gives you the right to tell me what I can and can’t do?” He continues to grab my wrist and look me in the eye.

“I am not for one minute trying to tell you what to do, I am just warning you that you will be sorry if you hurt Lorna. Please prove me wrong and treat her well.” I again turned away from him as he gripped my wrist tighter.

“What happened to the good boy image you have for the press, I really didn’t realise you were quite so fake.”

I turned to see TK and Lorna approaching with drinks for us all and when Sidney noticed them he quickly let go of me and starting laughing as if we had been having a good time so not to initiate any questions.

The remainder of the night went well and without any further dramatics. The boys were all pretty drunk so Vero asked if I could take her and Marc-Andre home. Of course I agreed as it was not out of my way.

“Let me just talk to Jordan before we leave Tyler, he looks upset.” I kissed Tyler then walked over to Jordan.

“Hey lovely, what is wrong? You look really sad.”

“Hello Gill” He says as he pulls me down to sit on his knee. “I am sad. I look around me and see you and Tyler happy, Flower and Vero, Clair and Petr, the list goes on and I have no one. I hate hearing everyone saying that they are going home to their girlfriends and wives and I am going home to an empty house. I hate to say this but I am jealous. I don’t want to be like Max and some of the others and just have whatever girl takes my fancy. I want someone to love me.” A single tear falls down his face, his sad eyes shining like bright blue crystals and it breaks my heart watching him as he holds me tightly.

“I am so sorry Gill I shouldn’t be pouring my heart out to you.”

“You have nothing to say sorry for I am your friend so you can talk to me anytime.

“Lets get you home Jordan.”

I stand up and take a hold of his hand so that he comes with me and nod to Tyler as I make eye contact with him so that he knows just to go along with everything.

We dropped Vero and Marc-Andre off first.

“Would you like to stay with us tonight Jordan, as you know I have plenty of room?” I ask as I pull away from Vero and Marc-Andres house.

“Would you mind? I don’t fancy being alone tonight. I am so sorry for imposing Tyler I promise I won’t bother you.” His voice is quiet and we have to strain our ears to hear him.

“You are no hassle Jordan you can stay as long as you need. Would you like to play the Xbox for a while when we get home?”

‘He just called my house home, I like that.’

The boys head to the basement as soon as we get in and I head to the kitchen to make hot chocolates. I decide to treat them and I make them with milk putting cream and marshmallows on the top.

I take all 3 cups down to the basement placing 2 on the table in front of the boys and I take the 3rd with me to the chair in the corner of the room, I eat the cream and the marshmallows and then place the cup down in front of me and pick up my guitar.

Quietly strumming away while lost in my own world Tyler and Jordan play computer games and I am completely oblivious to anything around me.

“Gill, you are such a talented musician. You should show off your talent instead of hiding it away.” Jordan stands wide eyed in front of me breaking me from the trance I was in.

“Na, I am happy just playing for fun, I wouldn’t have time to add anything else to my busy schedule, anyway, I want to make sure I have time to spend with you guys…” He smiles at me then stifles a yawn.

“Come on, I will show you to the guest room.” I take his hand and lead him away. Tyler is still sitting on the sofa playing games, I run my hand across his broad shoulders as I pass him.

“I will be up to bed in a few minutes honey, I will just finish this game and then wash up the cups.”

I took Jordan up to one of the guest rooms and showed him where to find things.

“Make yourself at home Jordan and we are just along the corridor if you need anything.” I say as I turn to leave the room.

“Wait a minute Gill” He holds me arm gently and turns me to look at him, “Thank you for tonight, Tyler is so lucky to have you in his life. I appreciate everything you have done for me.”

“Jordan, you are my friend and I am here for you anytime you need me, I have 2 strong shoulders for you to cry on or even if you just want to hang out then call me, please don’t feel like you don’t have anyone.

“Try and get some sleep and I will see you in the morning.”

I give him a hug and leave the room, heading to my own bed to try and get some sleep and find Tyler waiting on me.

“Hey gorgeous, I am sorry about tonight, I just couldn’t leave him on his own.” I take my clothes off and without bothering about Pyjamas I climb into bed next to him and hold him close.

“You have nothing at all to say sorry for, you are an angel and I appreciate everything you done for Staalzy tonight, he is one of my best friends.

“I am so lucky to have you as my girlfriend and I would be so lost without you.” He pulls me closer to him and kisses my forehead.

“I love you Tyler so much.”

We soon fall fast asleep while still in each others arms.