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.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
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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