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Disclaimer: Just a fic letting my crazy ideas run free. I do not own any of the characters mentioned. No likey no ready
I woke up early with the sunlight streaming in through the bedroom window of my apartment in London. I turned over to see Stephen, my partner, sleeping soundly. It was sad really, we used to be so close, but now it’s like he doesn’t care. I got out of bed, used the bathroom and got changed into a pair of black leggings and a deep blue vest top. I slipped on my black killer heels and a leather jacket before sitting on the edge of the bed near Stephen.
“I’m going now Steve.” I said quietly.
“Ok, have a good day at training.” He responded sleepily.
“Aren’t you coming too?” I asked.
“Dont feel like it.” Was his simple reply.
I walked out of the door with my skates in my hand. I decided to walk to the studio as it was only a few minutes down the road from my apartment. On my way I saw a blonde man walking just in front on me.
“Chris!” I shouted.
He turned around and waited for me to catch up.
“Hey Barbie.” He said smiling. “How’s your morning been so far?”
“Awful.” I said truthfully.
“Why’s that eh?” He asked concerned.
“Me and Steve are just growing further and further apart as the weeks go on. He doesn’t care for me anymore, he’s not interested, and I can’t fix this relationship alone.” I said spilling my heart to Chris.
“Oh Kaz, I’m always here for you, especially after all you did for me when I was going through my divorce with Jill.” He responded.
“Thanks Chris.” I said smiling as best as I could.
We arrived at the rink and the training began. I couldn’t concentrate properly and after 2 hours Chris skated up to me.
“Why don’t you go home and tell Steve how you feel?” He asked sitting me down on the bench next to him.
“Are you sure you don’t mind?” I asked gratefully.
“Me and Jayne’ll cope.” Chris replied.
I hugged him and said thanks before I picked up my jacket took off my skates and walked back to my apartment. I was back within 5 minutes but I stopped just before I got there. A car was parked in the drive and I certainly didn’t recognise it. I walked up to the door ready to unlock it before I realised it was already unlocked. I pushed the door open and closed it gently behind me. I opened the living room door walked in before staggering backwards.
“Kaz, I didn’t expect you to be back.” Steven said letting go of the brunette women he was in the process of undressing.
“So I see!” I shouted grabbing on to the couch; my head was spinning as everything sunk in. Then I snapped.
“How long’s this been going on for?” I screamed hysterically as tears ran down my face.
“4 months.” Steve replied quietly.
I ran at him screaming and shouting with my hands clenched in fists.
“Calm down, let me explain.” He replied grabbing my wrists to stop me lashing out.
“Get out of my house, I’m done with you! And take your girl with you!” I shouted.
He didn’t even try and protest. He walked out and slammed the front door. He didn’t have his keys so he couldn’t get back in. I leant against the wall before sitting on the floor with my head in my hands crying my heart out. The phone rang a couple of times but I just ignored it and continued sobbing.
I heard a knock at the door but I didn’t move, I just wanted to be alone.
“Kaz, it’s me, Chris. The door was open so I came in.” He said as I heard the sound of the door shut and lock.
He walked in the living room before looking at me on the floor.
“What on earth has happened darling?” Chris asked sitting down on the floor next to me and putting his arms around me.
“Stephen’s been having an affair. It’s been going on for months now...” I said putting my head on his shoulder as silent tears fell down my face.
“Oh Barbie, come here.” Chris said pulling me into a hug.
I cried on his shoulder until I felt like I could cry no more.
“You’re all covered in mascara now.” I said to Chris smiling weakly.
“I don’t care.” He responded putting his arms back around me.
“I don’t know what I’ll do without him...” I said more to myself than to Chris.
“You’re better than him Kaz. You’re sweet, intelligent and gorgeous. You could find anyone in no time.” He said drying my eyes.
“I’m done with love, I’m sick of it all.” I said moodily as my eyes filled up again.
“I know that feeling.” Chris said giving my hand a knowing squeeze.
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Sunday 13th of April 2014 08:28:24 PM
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Monday 14th of April 2014 10:20:43 AM
Disclaimer: Just a fic letting my crazy ideas run free. I do not own any of the characters mentioned. No likey no ready
I stayed sat on the floor with Chris crying on and off while he comforted me. A text message came through on his phone and he looked at me and I nodded to say it was fine if he wanted to answer it.
“It’s Jayne; she wants to know where we are.” Chris said running his fingers through my hair.
“You can tell her if you want.” I responded putting my head on his shoulder and closing my eyes
“Ok, I’ll give her a ring and tell her to come round.” He replied as he continued to run his fingers through my hair.
I just nodded my head.
“Hi Jayne it’s me, could you come round to Karen’s please.”
“What’s happened?” I heard Jayne ask worriedly
“Just get here please; I’ll explain when you arrive.” Chris said
10 minutes later there was a knock at the door and Chris got up to answer it. Jayne walked in and ran over, knelt down on the floor and hugged me.
Chris sat back down next to me before explaining everything to Jayne who was still trying to comfort me.
“Oh I don’t believe this! How dare he!” Jayne said angrily as Chris finished telling her what had happened.
“Honestly if I find him...” Chris said shaking his head.
The day slowly went by and eventually it was 7:30pm. Chris was still with me however Jayne had to leave because Phil was starting his shift and her children would be alone.
“Look after her.” Jayne said to Chris before she hugged me and said “See you tomorrow Kaz.”
“You will.” I responded.
Chris went to let Jayne out before he joined me again. I stood up and picked up a makeup wipe before standing in front of the mirror and removing all of my makeup, I didn’t care if Chris was here or not.
“What is this?” He joked. “Karen Barber without makeup!”
“Mmm it must be a first.” I responded laughing at his comment before going into the kitchen, getting a bottle of wine and 2 glasses before sitting back down.
I opened the bottle and poured a generous amount into both glasses.
“Woah Kaz, are you trying to get me drunk?” He asked with a laugh as I handed him the full glass.
“I’m the one trying to get drunk here.” I said taking a sip of my wine and looking at him.
“Well then I suppose I better be the responsible adult and say only one glass, being drunk won’t help anything.” Chris said putting the rest of the bottle on the other side of him.
“You responsible.” I said with a laugh ignoring the rest of the statement.
Once I’d finished the glass and Chris had too I picked up both glasses and the bottle before taking them into the kitchen.
The evening quickly passed and Chris had managed to distract me from Steve. I looked at the clock and saw it was already 1:00am.
“Bed?” Chris said reading my mind.
“I think so.” I responded. “It’s training tomorrow.” I added.
Chris had already decided he was staying with me tonight and no matter how many times I said ‘I’ll be fine’ he didn’t change his mind. Secretly I was glad.
“You’re not sleeping on that sofa.” I said as Chris was about to lie down. “It’s as hard as rock.”
Chris laughed before saying “I’ll live.”
“Don’t blame me when you wake up with a bad back.” I said giving up and walking out.
“Night Barbie.” He said as I was halfway up the stairs.
“Goodnight Chris.” I responded.
I went upstairs into my bedroom that I used to share with Stephen before changing into my nightie and getting into bed. I curled up and cried myself to sleep.
The next morning I woke up early and tied my black dressing gown around my middle. It was kind of short but I didn’t have the energy to care. I walked downstairs and found Chris stood in the kitchen making coffee and toast.
“Morning Kaz, I heard you getting up so I thought I’d make breakfast.” Chris said with a smile.
“Cheers.” I said joining him in the kitchen.
I walked into the living room before sitting cross legged on the sofa trying to pull myself together.
Chris joined me on the sofa and handed me a cup of coffee and a plate of toast.
“Thanks.” I said turning to face him and smiling.
When we had finished breakfast I went upstairs to get ready, Chris already had. I used the bathroom, put on a pair of black leggings and a white baggy vest top before straightening my hair. I applied little makeup and completely avoided mascara instead I opted for fake eyelashes. I rejoined Chris downstairs. We talked for a little while before we both picked up our skates and walked out of the house.
I opened the door and shut it again.
“What’s up Kaz?” Chris asked when I shut the door.
“We have the pleasure of the press waiting outside for us.” I said putting my head in my hands.
Eventually we both walked outside and cameras flashed in my face.
“So Miss Barber would you care to comment on your dramatic split from Stephen?” One man asked.
“We’re over, now leave me be.” I said walking off at some speed.
Chris jogged after me ignoring the questions being fired at him. When he caught up with me we were a safe distance away from the press and he noticed the tears in my eyes.
“Come here.” He said pulling me into a hug.
The tears fell again and Chris comforted me even though we were stood in the middle of the street.
“Thanks for all of this Chris, you’ve been amazing.” I said drying my eyes on a tissue as we continued walking.
“You did exactly the same for me when I was going through a bad time.” Chris responded smiling.
Disclaimer: Just a fic letting my crazy ideas run free. I do not own any of the characters mentioned. No likey no ready
We arrived at the studio late. Everyone was already on the ice practicing. We sat down on the bench and tied up our skates before joining everyone on the ice. Dan, one of my closest friends out of all of the skaters came up to me and hugged me.
“You alright Kaz?” He asked.
“I’m getting there.” I responded smiling weakly.
“Now the actual answer.” Dan said looking directly into my eyes.
“I’m far from it...” I said truthfully.
“I’m always here for you, you’re like my older sister, and I hate to see you upset.” He said.
“Thanks Dan.” I said smiling again.
I fought my way through the hugs and questions before I made my way over to the CD player to put some music on. I was determined I was not going to show my true emotions during training, after all I am here to work. I skated off and began a brief warm up around the rink trying my hardest to act like everything was normal.
Jayne skated up to Chris before saying quietly “She may be trying to fool us with this hard exterior however inside I know she’s breaking.” The hurt was clear in her voice.
“It’s breaking my heart seeing her like this.” Chris said.
“Mine too.” Jayne responded.
“I’m going to talk to her.” Chris said skating off.
A few seconds later he joined me skating around. He took hold of my hand and looked into my eyes.
“It does get better you know Kaz.” Chris said.
“I hope so...” I responded looking down to try and hide the fact that a tear rolled down my cheek.
He hugged me and I just stayed there feeling safe in his arms.
“Will you stay for a few more nights?” I asked quietly.
“Of course I will.” Chris answered smiling.
“Thank you.” I said taking hold of his hand again.
We skated around together for a while before we rejoined Jayne
When the training session finished I walked back to my apartment with Chris in the beautiful sunshine when we arrived the press were still there. I walked straight past them and Chris followed. Once we were inside I locked the door behind us and we both went and sat down on the sofa. All of the curtains in the house were drawn shut so at least we would have some privacy.
“I’m sick to death of them.” I said gesturing towards the window.
“Me too Barbie.” Chris replied.
“No doubt we’ll all be front page news in the morning.” I said sighing.
“I’d put money on it.” Chris said.
The next morning we woke up and as I predicted my life was displayed on the front of almost every paper you could get your hands on, but to be honest I didn’t care anymore.
There was no training today so myself and Chris just stayed in talking mainly.
Later on that evening Chris told me to put a jacket on as he was taking me out for a meal.
“Aww Chris, you don’t have to.” I said feeling flattered.
“What if I want to?” He replied smiling.
“Then I suppose I better let you.” I said putting on a jacket over the top of my red dress and slipping on some black stilettos before smiling up at him.
“It’s nice to see you smiling again Kaz.” He said also smiling.
“What can I say; some people just make me smile even through the bad times.” I responded
I picked up a black handbag before we both walked out. We got into Chris’s car and drove off. I had no idea where we were going but I was looking forward to a lovely, stress free evening for a change.
When we arrived Chris left his car around the back before getting out and opening my door for me. I just smiled, I could guarantee on Chris to make everything better even when I thought I would never be happy again.
Chris had booked a little table in the corner of the restaurant and we both sat down. It was an amazing evening and I felt myself and Chris growing closer as it went on, however that may just have been my imagination. When we left it was gone 11:30pm and the sun had gone it and it was freezing cold, I had only picked up a thin jacket because of the weather! On our way back to the car Chris must have noticed me shivering as he took off his coat and put it around my shoulders.
“Thanks.” I said with a smile.
“No problem Barbie.” He replied looking into my eyes.
We arrived at the car, got in and drove back to my apartment. Chris left his car in front of mine in the drive as he had done for the past few days before we went back inside.
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-- Edited by Karens Angels on Tuesday 15th of April 2014 05:02:45 PM
Disclaimer: Just a fic letting my crazy ideas run free. I do not own any of the characters mentioned. No likey no ready
We walked into my apartment and I left my shoes at the door before I sat on the sofa with my feet curled up by my side, I smiled as Chris joined me.
“Thank you for tonight, it’s been amazing.” I said
“You deserve it Kaz, you really do.” He responded.
We sat talking for a while before I went upstairs to bed and Chris settled down on the sofa.
The next morning I woke up early and got ready. Today was the official launch day of the new series of Dancing on Ice and I was beyond excited. I got changed into a black, kind of short, above the knee dress before slipping on a pair of sparkly killer heals. I straightened my hair and applied some makeup.. I walked downstairs to Chris who was also already changed. He was wearing a black suit with a crisp white shirt underneath.
“Morning Kaz.” He said standing in front of the mirror to sort out his collar.
“Morning.” I said standing behind him and doing it myself.
He turned around and smiled. “You look lovely.” He said
“Thanks...” I said blushing slightly. “You look pretty good yourself.” I added.
We got into Chris’s car and he drove us to where the launch was being held. We walked out of his car and into the venue where all of the stars of the show and the judges were gathered along with the press. The main aim of the launch was to officially confirm which celebrities were taking part, to answer any questions, to have pictures done and also to promote the show.
“So Ms Barber how are you feeling after your split from Stephen?” One reporter asked.
“This is the Dancing on Ice launch, I’m almost certain that you should be questioning me about that rather than my love life.” I responded quite sternly.
The reporter raised their eyebrows and I smiled sarcastically before walking off towards Chris.
“You alright Barbs?” He asked
“If I get one more bloody question about my nonexistent relationship with Stephen I swear I’m going to scream.” I said to him.
He pulled me into a hug before we broke apart as Jayne came towards us.
“Enjoying yourselves?” Jayne asked smiling.
“I would be if the press would leave..” I said turning to my other best friend
“Kaz, that’s the whole point of the launch.” Jayne said with a laugh.
“I know, I’m just not in the mood for them.” I said looking down.
“How about me and you go and have a cheeky drink?” Jayne asked.
“Sounds like a plan!” I said brightening up slightly.
Chris was collared by a reporter so he couldn’t join us. Myself and Jayne got a glass of champagne each from the bar that was set up for us.
“Cheers to a new start.” Jayne said smiling.
“I’ll drink to that.” I replied returning the smile.
We talked for a little while and I kept her up to date about the whole Steve scenario. She was glad to hear that he hadn’t got back in touch. Eventually we joined the others for the last hour of the launch.
When it was time to leave I waited by Chris’s car as ever since I went to the bar with Jayne I seemed to have lost him. I knew he hadn’t gone back to my house because I had his car keys in my bag.
“I thought I’d lost you.” I said laughing as Chris eventually showed up.
“I’m afraid you can’t get rid of me that easily.” He responded laughing before walking towards me.
“I wouldn’t want to get rid of you.” I said truthfully before I passed him his car keys.
When we got back to my apartment we both got changed out of the launch outfits. I put on a black pair of leggings and a white chiffon blouse. I’ll admit it was slightly see through but who cares? I left my hair down before joining Chris downstairs. He had changed into a pair of jeans, and a white top that suited him perfectly.
I sat next to him on the sofa and we talked for a while. Before something happened...
“You looked gorgeous today at the launch you know Kaz.” Chris said.
I looked into his eyes. “Are you trying to say I don’t normally?” I joked with a look of mock outrage on my face.
“You always look lovely sweetheart.” He replied laughing at my reaction.
“You saved that one nicely Christopher.” I responded grinning.
“Few!” He responded pretending to wipe sweat of his forehead.
Our eyes locked again this time for longer. The connection and chemistry was undeniable. I leant forward and kissed him on the lips. He put his arm around my waist and kissed me back before gently pulling away.
“Are you sure you want this Karen?” Chris asked.
“Definitely. Do you do?” I responded.
“More than anything.” Chris replied before leaning in and kissing me passionately.
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