Chapter 1 – Home at last
I've been thinking about this for a while now, so I just put fingers to keyboard and here it is the first chapter lol!!
Better summary – Basically Robin's cheated on Marian, which made her leave Nottingham to live with her cousin in London. Now two years later she returns to see her old friends and to return to her old job at an after school club for children. But has her feelings for Robin gone in the past two years? Has she moved on? Are the consequences to Robin's action's that night?
I shall say no more because there needs to be some mystery, right? Lol
I'm posting this early because it's my birthday tomorrow!! Yeh! lol, and I was appreciate feedback, thanks :D
Please enjoy!!
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Djaq sat impatiently on the sofa in front of the TV, waiting for the bell to ring to signal her best friends arrival. She tapped her fingers on the arms of the sofa and gazed blankly at the screen, unaware of what she was actually watching.
Then there was a sharp knock at the door, and Djaq was up in seconds, she had jumped from her lazy sitting position and began to race for the front door. Flinging it open, she let out a long loud squeal.
"Oh my god, oh my god!" Djaq laughed jumping up and down for joy and pulled her best friend, Marian in to a tight hug.
"I can't believe how much I've missed you" Djaq smiled, releasing Marian from her hold "Me too, things weren't the same when you weren't around"
"Come in, come in" Djaq fussed hastily pulling at her arm "Ok but what about all my stuff?"
"We'll bring it in later, but first things first we need a drink" She yanked Marian inside her apartment and banged the door shut, before going into the kitchen.
Marian laughed light heartedly, "When you say drink I hope you mean an non alcoholic one" She sat down on the sofa and slung her bag onto the floor. It felt like home already.
"Of course I mean non alcoholic drink" Djaq said innocently coming back into the living with two glassing in her hands.
"Djaq I mean it, its what" She checked her watch "Half past ten in the morning"
"Yeh but this is a special occasion" Djaq reasoned, handing her a glass.
Marian chuckled "I haven't even been here five minute and already your setting a bad explain for me" She took the glass from her hand and placed it on the small coffee table.
Djaq took a second to stare at Marian; she had changed so much in a space of two years. Her hair was longer; it now reached the end of her shoulder blades and still hung in her usual beautiful chocolate curls, she also had a gorgeous tan that highlighted her crystal blue eyes.
"What's with the staring babe?" Marian smirked at Djaq's intense stare.
"You've changed so much in two years, I hardly recognise you" She said leaning back into the sofa, getting comfortable.
"I haven't changed that much" Marian smiled running a hand through her full and thick hair.
"We've missed you so much" Djaq sighed unexpectedly, her upbeat attitude deflating.
"And who's we" Marian asked curiously.
"You know me, the gang"
"Right and anyone else" Marian asked un-subtlety.
Realising what Marian was on about she said gently, not wanting Marian to get upset or worse to get all angry and bitter, so she chose her words carefully, "I didn't think you would care if they missed you or not"
"I don't" Marian stated defensively, but Djaq could see right through her act, Marian usually put a wall between herself and her feelings at times, she refused to be hurt by other people. Djaq sympathised with her, she could still remember hearing about the fearful day, where the gang broke apart. One day Marian was coming home to her apartment which she shared with her now ex-boyfriend Robin Locksley, and when she got there she found both him and her other best friend Rose having sex in none other than there bed. Obliviously fuming with rage Marian left that apartment, and even town to go and live with her cousin in London. Only Djaq was the only member of the gang that Marian kept in contact after that, well her and Allan.
Djaq took a swig from her drink "So how is Allan?" She new this was touching on the same raw subject too but she had to ask, no matter how defensive Marian got.
Marian sighed "Yeh he's good, but you know he's a little like me at the moment… he thinking is a good idea that I've come back to Nottingham"
"Of course it is sweetie" Djaq moved closer to Marian and wrapped her arm around her shoulder pulling her into the crook of her neck, "You were born in Nottingham, this is your home town and no one not even…" Djaq feared saying there names in front of Marian so she just stopped, paused for breath then carried on by saying, " Look it's your life don't let them stop you from living it, ok?" Marian just smiled in appreciation and pulled away from her.
Djaq continued, "But he's coping ok with everything that's happened"
"Sure, well it has been two years since then we've both moved on" Marian sighed, she was about to tell Djaq something important, something she had been thinking about the whole journey here but she was unsure of her reaction but she knew that she need to get off her chest and tell her, but then she added "Good I'm glad to hear he's moving on"
Sighing and getting a little frustrated Marian stated, "Can we not talk about them please" She had backed out in telling her, she held her head in a vain attempt to make the head ache go away from talking about them.
"Ok that's fine sweetie" Djaq raised her eyebrows in confusion She brought it up, not me. Djaq sighed she to had something very important for Marian to know but she didn't want to spoil moving day so she decided to tell her later when the time was right "Anyway" She announced changing the subject "What are you doing now?"
A smile reappeared on Marian's face "What do you think?"
"Dancing?" Djaq smiled obviously.
"Of course, in fact I'm sorry I didn't tell you over the phone but Linda said I could help out at the old dance studio"
"Yay! Me and you can be work buddies again" Djaq laughed at Marian's expression "That wasn't funny before and it not funny now Djaq" Laughing lightly she then asked "What about your song writing how's that coming along?"
"I have written tones of songs for you to check out Djaq, I mean seriously I have loads in a box in my car outside"
"Wow… but you still haven't-" She was cut off by Marian "No Djaq my songs are private to me, I only show the gang them because I trust you and respect your opinion"
"But still girl there amazing, you should at least try and sell them too-"
"No Djaq… anyway I'm focusing on dancing at the moment"
"Ok, ok I won't go on, but I definitely want to read a few later"
"You got it babe" She smiled
After taking another sip from her drink Djaq grinned, "Oh I've just had a great idea for tonight!"
"What, come on tell me" Marian pestered in anticipation.
"We should invite the gang over tonight and celebrate yours and Allan's return to Nottingham"
"And by the gang you mean?"
"Everybody… well except you know, don't worry sweetie I would never put you in such an awkward situation" She reached over and put her hand on top of hers and gave it a light squeeze. Marian knew it was hard for her to be both friends with her and them but she knew she shouldn't judge her for it, because that wouldn't be fair on her to make her choose her friends.
"Thanks babe" She smiled sweetly "Oh but is it ok if I invite two other people to come as well"
"Yeah sure who ever you want, remember his is your home now"
"I know how cool is that" She then whipped out her phone and sent the text messages.
"Ok, well I'm going to check out my new room"
"Yeh I come with" Djaq laughed, grabbing her drink as she went.
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Ok there the first chapter - I have the next three chapters planned out too, with chapter two written and ready for posting!
If I get a few reviews I will continue, but my main priority atm is 'A Life Full Of Teenage Drama' and 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' – which btw if you haven't read it, I'd be very grateful if you did and give me some feedback on it.
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