Unlike Any Other -updt -Chapt 18 pge 102 - Page 24

Originally posted by: Atticus

Monkeys always come first!!

Don't worry 'bout us we ain't going nowheres.

We KK fans don't mind waiting.🤗

Originally posted by: MERARAI

Let's just say she's a fiction writer ...haven't read her books either, she's Joan Collins's sis who writes stories about Hollywood lifestyles with plenty of 😉...you get the drift... wonder how young the youngsters on this forum really are? 😲

Originally posted by: MERARAI

Who are you calling monkeys?🤔😲😡 Do get some rest in spite of burning midnight oil night after night.

Originally posted by: Atticus

You quoted me instead of KK😆

Both your posts are there and both have an inclination to use the term monkeys for adorable bitiwas.🤔. Do I have to spell what "PLENTY OF YOU KNOW WHAT?" I figured 😉 would suffice for grownups here.😆☺️

Originally posted by: MERARAI

Originally posted by: Atticus

Who doesn't love cute little monkeys and their antics? 😳
I never said I was a grownup 😆

Originally posted by: a_uma

This whole thing is getting surreal...😲 😲

I was reminded of chapter 4 when watching THE HUG in yest episode... 😛

Chapter 6

"What the hell do you think youre playing at? Do you have any idea what time it is?"It was her best attempt at a whispered shout

"Nooo!," he shouted through cupped hands "What time is it?"

She could see he was laughing.

Idiot, she thought with a half smile, and went over to her intercom to tell the guard to let Him in.

She quickly straightened a few of the cushions on her sofa and made sure everything looked neat and tidy. A quick glance in the mirror reflected a face that was tired, She had only literally splashed herself with some water when the buzzer to her door went. With a deep breath to steady herself she went towards the door

There He was, a slight smile on his lips and eyes that glinted his amusement. In his hand a helium balloon with "It's a Boy!!" embossed on the front.

She gave him a stern look. "What's with the balloon? Have you just come back from a baby shower?

"It's for you," he said simply

"Why? Do I look as if I've just given birth? Or is it reel/real syndrome your suffering?"

"No no, it's supposed to be me - I'm the boy! In case you couldn't see me in the dark, I thought, well...erm are you going to let me in?" He cleared his throat and gave her the balloon and wished he would be spared from further explanation

"You're mental..." she mumbled and stepped aside to let him in.

It was the first time He had come to her flat - there had never been the need. She had never seen his place either - at the end of the day after pack up they were just too tired most days and socialising for her meant obligatory time with the Boyfriend first and any time spare for the one or two close friends she had made from another show. Spare time was a sparse commodity and everybody understood. Her mobile had become her life force for keeping in touch with her nearest and dearest.

"Nice place," he said looking round appreciatively "surprisingly tidy too knowing you and your dressing room"

"Look, I don't mean to be rude, but are you here for a reason? I mean, I thought you were out with your girlfriend-" She felt uncomfortable being caught out like this by Him and felt a little self conscious.

"Girlfriend?" He looked surprised

"Cut the crap - you and I both know you're seeing her so yeah, girlfriend!" Her eyes glared at him

"She is not my girlfriend and I am not seeing her" He spoke each word with gritted teeth emphasizing the nots more than the rest.

"I came here because I was worried about you and if you really wanna know I cut that girl short in order to be here."

"Why thank you! Should I fall at your feet with thanks now, is that it? How did you know I would be in? Do you know how many invites out I had to day? If you think I'm normally in on a Saturday night you are sadly-"

"We were supposed to be meeting remember? So I kind of though you'd be home or with the Boyfriend. If you were with the Boyfriend and home - I kinda didn't expect to be let in," He knew he was talking too much and had to salvage - what the hell was wrong with his brain?

"What?" She looked at him as if he were an alien

"Look seriously," He began

"I was worried really worried about you and actually, I felt terrible about not being able to catch up with you. I really felt you were upset and as a friend I feel bad I wasn't there for you. So, this," tugging on the balloon still in her hand " was the best I could do to try and cheer you up at this hour. It's lame I know, but hey, the thought was there!" He was desperately trying to be earnest and She could see he genuinely meant it.

By way of acknowledgment, She smiled. It was impossible to be angry with Him for too long.

"OK Well you're here now, take a seat and just give me 2 minutes"

She went over to the intercom but the guard wasn't picking up. He must have left already she thought. She turned to face Him

"Look, I, erm, don't have anything here by way of food or drinks or anything so..."

"Oh don't worry - honest - I'm all coffee'd out anyway"

"Oh yeah, how could I forget," she mumbled unkindly and proceeded to sit down cross legged on a cosy chair opposite him. "not that its any of my business,"

"Can we quit speaking about me and talk about you for a change?" He was leaning back in his chair but sat up now "I meant it when I said I was worried about you. I've never seen you like this before - what's going on? Have you and loverboy had a row?"

She looked at him with a hint of annoyance, then just sighed wearily drawing her knees up to her chin

"Bit more than that. I finished it. Our relationship is over."

His heart began to pound and his tongue stuck to the roof of his mouth. Instantly His mind went to the hug they had shared earlier on that day

"You have? but why?" He managed to unstick his tongue and say

"We'd been growing apart for ages; he always resented me working on the show and just could not understand how hard it is to balance everything. Always going on at me and just pressurizing me I just couldn't deal with it anymore"

Her eyes began to mist over now, tiredness and going over the whole thing was really making her feel emotional. She hadn't cried at all during the whole day but her bottled-up feelings seriously threatened to spill over now

Instantly He was up and moved across to be close to her. He knelt dawn on his haunches so could look into her troubled eyes and saw the tears begin. Putting his hand to her face he gently wiped her tears and whispered

" I'm so so sorry ...I had no idea, hey, don't cry.."

That did it. She couldn't remember if He extended his arms or She simply fell on him but it was then, overcome by the events and all the realisations of the day, the tears finally gave way to huge racking sobs.

She clung to Him for the second time that day, only this time there was no surprise on His part. Truly, it felt so good when He held her and now there was no way She would ever hold back from him.

He held Her to Him, stroking her hair and comforting her as best He could until her sobs eased off and She sat there quietly in his arms.

Neither spoke for what seemed like ages.

"I'm damned if I let you go," she thought, strengthening her arms around him "All day, all bloody day and finally now, you came when I'm at my worst,"

"You look good even at your worst, trust me," He murmured, His lips close to her hair and she shivered involuntarily. Did she say that out loud? Oh God no!!!

Disentangling herself from him, she sat away a few inches and wiped her eyes whilst he continued to look at her

"Damn, She has no idea how good she looks.. " he thought "If I had my way I'd never have let go"

She looked at him now apologetically

"I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to do that it's-"

"Listen," he shuffled over closer to her again and placed her hand inside both his palms

"Don't say sorry, ever, in fact I'm sorry for not being there for you when you needed me, I mean, a friend"

"W*F did u just say that???" his inner voice screamed, and gave him a virtual punch to the head

A friend, She thought sadly, so he's just doing his duty

"What the hell were you thinking girl," said the inner voice sarcastically, "he legged it here all this way to have his way with you? I'm sure He's feeling mighty full after all that coffee..."

She winced a little and spoke to Him softly, all the while drawing on her maximum ability to hide the pain that was stabbing her inside

" You're a really good friend and I appreciate your friendship more than anything right now."

He looked a little crestfallen "Yeah, no worries," he said with a forced laugh. You are a fecking idiot and should slap yourself, his inner voice spoke with disgust

Both of them fell quiet and the awkwardness was palpable. It was at that moment her buzzer cut in.

"Ma'am, you coffee, snacks and ice cream. I got an extra coffee for your erm gentleman friend," he said with sly smile in His direction

"Thanks - Ill erm settle with you later," and she shut the door rapidly

" Sala," he laughed

" You have no idea how much that's going to cost me," she grumbled "I'll just get some plates-"

"Not for me, I really am full. But I wont say no to ice cream!"

She brought over two spoons and they decided to eat out of the carton to save washing up. They chatted about the next day's shoot and discussed a few of their upcoming scenes to be shot outdoor. The next few days would see them shoot together quite a lot so it was useful to discuss their ideas. As usual He was domineering in how best to portray the scene, but She easily acquiesced; of the two His ideas always came out better than hers and She had learned to trust Him on his suggestions.

They were so engrossed that they didn't notice the time until She stifled a yawn and looked at the clock.

"My God! it 1.45am!!! We've got to be at the Studio again for 11," She wailed

"My fault - sorry - I've kept you long enough. I'll get going but ...I'm so glad I came round to see you." He looked at her meaningfully.

She too smiled at him and looked into his eyes, unaware how her own eyes shined and mirrored back the same to him

Without thinking, She again walked over to Him and wrapped her arms around him tightly burying her face in his chest and inhaling him deeply

"You have no idea," she murmured

She knew for sure. She wanted to be like this with him forever. He was definitely the one.

He too held her tightly to himself "I will always be here for you. You did the right thing - that jerk was never any good for you. I always told you that. You are such a beautiful fabulous person, meant for someone so much better"

Oh FFS -just say you!!! say youre talking about yourself !!He wished his altar ego would shut up.

"Cut," she said gently and they parted

She looked at him deeply into his eyes. His eyes too returned her gaze unwavering

Reaching out, she placed her palm on his cheek and whispered "Thank you, for coming here, for making me feel better, for caring so much about me"

"It's easily done." His words spoke volumes and She understood.

As He left, She closed the door gently and with her back to it, hugged her self, a slow knowing smile creeping up on her face

As the door to the lift closed, a smile played on his lips, and he closed his eyes recalling Her look to him.

Both of them gave a loud whoop for joy at roughly the same time

"Yesss!" He said with joy "Finally, she's free!!"

"Yesss!"She said elated" He's still interested!!!"

As they both ended their long day, neither felt tired, but the glow that was still warm inside them helped them to eventually put their heads down and dream of all the possibilities that lay ahead.

The inner voices too slept soundly that night and did not stir.

Originally posted by: teeena

me tooo😆

😉

song fr this FF...http://youtu.be/ocm4Tc0L3Ro