Disclaimer: I own no one mentioned in this fic. Many details are completely made up and the same with some characterizations. No likey no ready!
It was a beautifully sunny Monday morning in the middle of August; however I was far from happy. My marriage to Stephen was over. We had had a rough couple of years and it only seemed to get worse as time went on. It all ended last night, but it certainly didn't end peacefully... I pulled up my pyjama top and a as I expected there was a huge bruise on my hip from where I was slammed against the door as he left swearing. I didn't know where he was now, which bothered me no end. I got changed into a pair of black leggings and a floaty blue vest top before going downstairs. I turned on my phone and had message after message waiting from me. I opened one before realising who it was from.
Stephen: You have by no means seen the last of me.
I closed the message the second I had opened it and a feeling of sickness came over me. I was scared. A silent tear rolled down my cheek as I scrolled through my contacts wondering who to ring. I came to Chris’s name, hesitated, before pressing ring.
“Hi Kaz.” Chris answered and his voice filled me with a feeling of safety.
“Hey Chris.” I said holding back the tears.
“What’s wrong you sound like you've been crying?” Chris asked sounding concerned.
“Stephens left me and I woke up this morning to threatening messages...I’m scared Chris.” I sobbed
“Hold on Kaz, I’m on my way.” Chris said reassuringly.
We ended the call and sure enough, 10 minutes later Chris arrived with a bag and a bottle of wine in hand.
I opened the door to let him in before locking and bolting it shut before the tears began to fall.
“Oh Kaz.” He said pulling me into a hug.
“I’m sorry about all of this.” I said into Chris’s shoulder.
“It’s not your fault sweetie.” He replied.
He led me into the living room and put his arm around me as I cried.
“Can I see the messages?” Chris asked gently.
I nodded my head and passed him my phone. He began flicking through the messages and the anger was clear in his face. When he finished reading, he passed my phone back to me.
“Who does he think he is, speaking to you like that?” He said; the annoyance was clear in his voice. “That’s decided it Kaz, I’m staying tonight.” He added definitely.
“Are you sure?” I asked feeling a little happier.
“One hundred percent.” He responded.
That night when I went to bed I couldn't sleep. I felt safer knowing Chris was only in the spare bedroom but still my worrying got the better of me. I put on my dressing gown and opened the door before walking down to the room Chris was staying in and gently knocking on the door.
Chris opened the door and smiled at me.
“Come here Barbie.” He said letting me in and shutting the door.
“Sorry, again.” I said. “I just couldn’t sleep.”
“You know I’ll always be here for you Karen, you did exactly the same when I was going through my divorce.” He replied as we both sat on the edge of the bed.
We stayed up talking for all of the night, I was so lucky to have Chris. When it was time to leave to begin training for Dancing on Ice we were still awake (somehow) but shattered.
“I’ll drive.” Chris said when we were ready to leave.
“Thanks.” I replied.
When we arrived at the studio I was shattered, my eyes were bloodshot from crying and to be honest I just couldn't be bothered with anything. We laced our skates and got onto the ice before skating over to Jayne.
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Saturday 22nd of February 2014 06:20:52 PM
Disclaimer: I own no one mentioned in this fic. Many details are completely made up and the same with some characterizations. No likey no ready!
I just wasn’t myself at all. I was teary and everybody soon began to question if I was alright.
“Are you ok Karen?” Jayne asked skating over to me.
“Not really.” I said before explaining everything to my best friend.
“Oh my god.” Jayne said after I’d finished explaining. “Go and have a rest now Kaz, you’re safe here.”
“Thanks Jayne, I’ll only be an hour.” I said before skating off.
I went into my dressing room, locked the door and left my skates at the end of the bed. I curled up under the covers and almost instantly fell asleep. When I woke up again I felt much better. I looked at the clock and felt really bad. I had been asleep for 4 hours and it was now 12:30. I put my skates on and rushed rink side.
“Feel any better Kaz?” Chris asked as I got back on the ice.
“A lot thanks.” I said smiling.
“Ahh I’ve missed that smile.” Chris said beaming.
We got on with the routines and all was going well until about 3:00. The door of the studio opened and I could hear shouting.
We all stopped working and Jayne and Chris stood by my side
“Let me see her!” I recognised the voice, it was Stephen.
“I’m sorry but Ms Barber has requested not to see you Sir.” The guardsman said.
I tensed up and Chris put his arms around me.
“It’s alright.” Chris whispered reassuring me
I was already stressed without this and it just seemed to top it off.
“Chris I feel funny...” I said quietly.
The ice rink was spinning. I felt myself fall before Chris even had chance to respond.
I opened my eyes and I was lying on the cold ice with Chris and Jayne by my side and Chris’s jacket over me.
“W-What happened?” I stammered.
“You collapsed darling.” Jayne said gently.
“C-Chris, Chris, where’s Chris?” I asked as Jayne took hold of my hand.
“He’s gone to get a medic.” Jayne replied smiling reassuringly. “Stephen’s gone too; he was threatened with the police.”
“Thanks J.” I said.
I heard voices and footsteps and the sound of Chris’s voice. He skated quickly towards me and knelt down beside me putting his hand under my head so it wasn’t on the ice.
“Oh Barbie.” He said. “You scared the life out of me.” I could see the tears in his eyes.
Chris, Jayne and the medics helped me onto my feet. Chris had his arms around me and when I was supported off the ice he stayed with me. Luckily I had only suffered cuts and bruises and I was informed I collapsed down to stress. I had to relax for the rest of the day and Chris refused to leave my side.
I was still in Chris’s dressing room later that evening and we began chatting about the past. The topic got broached about love. The man I used to love was sat right in front of me and those feelings had come back, actually I doubted they ever truly left...
“I had a bit of a thing for a tall blonde male skater, nothing ever happened and I don’t think it will now.” I said truthfully.
“I used to fancy a small petite blonde; she was beautiful in every way. She still is...” Chris said.
Was he describing me? I thought to myself, no don’t be ridiculous! We both locked eyes and the realisation struck. He leant in and kissed me passionately on the lips. I wrapped my arms around his neck, before Chris gently pulled away.
“Are you sure you want this Karen?” He asked.
“I’m sure.” I replied smiling.
With that the kissing continued; I felt like I was on cloud nine.
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Tuesday 25th of February 2014 07:18:04 PM
-- Edited by Karens Angels on Tuesday 25th of February 2014 07:19:04 PM
Disclaimer: I own no one mentioned in this fic. Many details are completely made up and the same with some characterizations. No likey no ready!
The next morning I woke up lying in Chris’s arms. At first I was worried but then I remembered exactly what happened and smiled. I looked up at Chris who was lying awaked next to me.
“Morning Kaz.” Chris said smiling before kissing the top of my head.
“Morning handsome.” I replied sleepily.
To be honest I could have stayed relaxing with Chris all day however work calls. We both eventually got up and got ready. When Chris was ready I used the bathroom before realising all of my clothes were in my dressing room and we were in Chris’s. I couldn’t go to training in a dressing gown!
“Chris you couldn’t be a darling and run to my dressing room and bring me an outfit?” I shouted through the bathroom door.
“Of course Barbie, I’ll be back in a minute.” He responded with a laugh.
A few minutes later Chris came back with a black pair of leggings a red vest top and my skates.
“Thank you.” I said kissing his cheek before quickly getting changed and doing my makeup and hair.
We tied our skates on the edge of the bed before walking down to rink side. Nobody knew anything about me and Chris yet and we had decided we’d like to keep it that way for a while. We stepped onto the ice and joined Jayne who for once was early.
“Are you sure you’re ok to skate today Kaz?” Jayne asked referring to when I collapsed yesterday.
“I’ll be fine.” I said with a smile.
We began the session as normal and finished early for lunch. I sat off the ice with Chris and we began talking. I checked my phone and Chris put his arms around me.
“Heard anything from Stephen?” Chris asked
“No luckily.” I said putting my head on his shoulder.
“That’s good.” He replied smiling.
“I love you.” I whispered to Chris.
“I love you too.” He replied kissing my cheek while everyone else was distracted.
We got back on the ice half an hour later and continued with the practice session. When the session was finally over I went back to Chris’s dressing room with him. He locked the door behind us and we both lay on the bed. Chris kissed me passionately and straddled across me. I wrapped my arms around his neck as the kissing got more intense. He began to undress me and I reached down to undo the zip on his jeans. Chris had just removed my top when there was a knock at the door.
“Sugar.” Chris whispered lifting me to my feet.
“Just a sec.” He shouted at the door before kissing my cheek and whispering ‘We’ll continue this in a minute’ into my ear.
I smiled, kissed him back and picked my top and shoes up before rushing into Chris’s on suite bathroom.
I heard a voice and I instantly recognised it. It was Jayne.
“Do you know where Karen is?” She asked.
“Er no, I’m not sure.” Chris responded.
“I’m worried for her, Stephens in the studios now...”
I staggered backwards and locked the bathroom door.
“Did your bathroom door just lock?” Jayne asked bemused.
“Yeah, er, it often does that.” Chris answered. “Anyway, what do you mean he’s in the building?” Chris exclaimed
“I’m not sure how it happened; he’s refusing to leave until he’s seen Karen. If you see her let me know, I’m going to have to get back.” Jayne responded in a worried tone.
“Will do.” Chris answered.
I heard the sound of the dressing room door shut and Chris knock on the bathroom door.
“Kaz sweetie.” Chris said through the door. “Open the door, it’ll be fine.”
I unlocked the door and he hugged me.
“I’m going to see him.” I said into Chris’s shoulder.
“No Kaz, you can’t!” He replied desperately.
“I’m sorry Chris, I have to.”
I put on my shoes dried my eyes went to the rink where Stephen was, I heard Chris’s footsteps running after me
“Chris.” Jayne hissed.
“I tried to stop her but she wouldn’t listen.” He replied concerned.
The second Stephen saw me he smiled his nasty smile and advanced towards me.
“Hello darling, long time no see.”
“What do you want Stephen!” I half shouted.
“To make your life a living hell.”
“You’ve already achieved that.” I responded looking down with tears in my eyes.
He moved closer to me and pushed me against the wall. Chris and Jayne ran towards him and just as Stephen was about to throw a punch in my direction Chris jumped infront of me gently pushing me aside and took the full impact of the punch. 2 security members rushed over and dragged Stephen out of the building. I sat up and moved slowly towards Chris who was sat on the floor pinching his nose to try and stop the heavy nosebleed. I pulled him into a hug on the floor and the tears rolled down my cheek. As a crowd off skaters grew around us
“Thank you.” I whispered.
“No problem Barbie.” Chris said smiling
“Are you two alright?” Jayne asked worriedly
“I’m fine thanks to Chris.” I replied.
“I’m good too. It’s just a nose bleed.” Chris said smiling.
We both looked at each other and decided it was the perfect time to tell our closest friend Jayne the truth about our relationship.
“Jayne can we have a word.” I asked.
“Yeah sure.”
She followed us to a quiet corner of the studio and we informed her about myself and Chris.
“Oh my god, that’s amazing guys! Why didn’t you say?” Jayne responded hugging me.
“We just wanted to find the right moment.” Chris added.
“I understand.” Jayne said grinning.
Later that evening when we were back in Chris’s dressing room I put my arms around him and kissed him passionately
Disclaimer: I own no one mentioned in this fic. Many details are completely made up and the same with some characterizations. No likey no ready!
The next morning was the day of the first Dancing on Ice.
“That’s going to take a lot of makeup to cover up.” Chris said examining his nose and bruise on the side of his face in the mirror.
“You still look gorgeous to me.” I said kissing him on the lips.
“Thank you Barbie.” He said smiling before kissing me back.
Later that day we were in hair and makeup chatting. We had plans to tell everyone about our relationship after tonight’s start of the show party. I was absolutely in love with my outfit for the night. I was wearing a floor length black dress incrusted with crystals. My hair had been curled loosely and my makeup was done neutral. I thanked the stylists before myself and Chris had to leave.
“I’ll see you after the show gorgeous.” Chris said before we separated and sat down.
We still had 15 minutes to go and I saw Chris leave to put music on while everyone waited. I smiled as Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars came on. Chris looked at me and mouthed ‘For you, I love you.’ I was touched. He always did the sweetest of things. I mouthed back ‘Not as much as I love you’ and then other judges arrived. When the song had ended we were given the 2 minute call.
For the first time all night I paid proper attention to the panel of judges. I was joined by my close friends Robin Cousins, Ashley Roberts and not forgetting my enemy Jason Gardiner. Me Robin and Ashley had a good catch up, before the studio was silenced. The show was about to commence.
I couldn’t believe it! Show 1 was done. It had been a great show and as it was the first week nobody was sent home. I was looking forward to the party that would commence in 10 minutes time that signalled the start of Dancing on Ice. I had agreed to meet Chris at in the bar where the party was held so I just had time to run and get changed into a short black, rather clingy, dress before I joined everyone.
I found Chris waiting in a quiet corner with 2 drinks in his hand. Everybody was talking and the music was loud.
“Hello sexy.” Chris said smiling and handing me a drink.
“Good evening Mr Dean.” I replied flirtatiously.
“You look gorgeous.” Chris said putting his hands around my waist and pulling me close.
“Thank you handsome.” I responded.
I put my arms around Chris’s neck and I felt one of his hands move down to my bum before he kissed me passionately. The kiss must have lasted a minute or so before we heard footsteps.
“Are you ready to tell everyone?” Chris whispered.
“Yeah, as long as you are.” I replied.
Chris nodded and we walked out of the corner and to an empty table in the midst of the party. He picked up a spoon and his half empty glass before standing on top of the table, offering me his hand and pulling me up too. Jayne joined us on the table and Chris called for silence. She thanked everybody for joining us for this series before she handed over to myself and Chris. “Just one more thing before the party can really commence.” Chris began. All eyes were on him. “I, well we, have some news we’d like to share with you all. Myself and Karen are now in a relationship. We’ve been keeping things low key for a week or so but I think it’s about time our closest friends and work colleagues knew. Thanks for your attention.” Chris said smiling at me and kissing me on the cheek.
Everyone was smiling as we stepped down of the table and my close friends all came over. Once I’d fought my way through the questions, congratulations and other conversations I found Chris waiting for me.
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Sunday 16th of March 2014 06:22:37 PM
