speak of the devil - part 2
When Amber woke up something felt slightly off . She sat up and immediately feeling the body beside her. Cory. Across from her lay Kevin , Naya , Darren ,Dianna , and Chris . They had stayed friends after the show had went off. Amber knew where the others were but they were no longer close. Harry started his own choreography company a year later then moved to London and got married he also had 2 kids , Marla and Matt. Jenna got married and adopted triplets Shannon , Andy , and Mitchell . Damian moved back to Ireland . Samuel lived in Japan . Lea went back to broadway. Chord still lived in Los Angeles but after the break up he quit Glee and began his solo career.
Amber stood and went to the restroom. Once done with her business she came out to find everyone except for Cory ( no surprise ) awake.
Naya : Close the blinds Amber!
Amber : No.
She said with a smirk
Naya: Ughh *throws pillow * I really don't like you .
Amber: liar
Naya: Yeah I am.
Chris stood and went to sit on Darrens lap giving him a small peck then turning back to Amber.
Chris: How was the party?
Amber : Just great .
Chris: You saw him didn't you?
Amber nodded.
Dianna : what happened ? Did he hurt you ? Please don't make me hop a flight to L.A cause you know I will.
Darren : Calm down mother bear!
Dianna : Shush it Muffin
Darren : I have you know someone loves my muffin.
Chris: Sure does !
Naya made a gagging noise and Kevin stood and walked to Amber.
Kevin: Babe you shoulda took my offer years ago. You Gon learn sweet heart you Gon learn !
Dianna: What did he say?
Amber : We reminisced. Laughed but nothing serious I doubt we will talk again.
Her phone rings and reads the caller id
Amber: Speak of the devil.
In Ambers heart it felt like the world stopped. Okay she was lame. Last night she had given him her number but she had been drunk. Right? No she was sober he was drunk.
Naya: Answer it !
Amber pressed the answer button and put it on speakerphone.
Amber : Hello
Chord: Amber ! Hey! What's up ?
Amber: Just waken up . You?
Chord: Absolutely nothing but how about we change that nothing to a something?
Kevin whispered "lame"
Amber then remember him saying he was staying in New York till Friday.
Amber: What do you have in mind ?
Chord : Nadels maybe ?
Amber: Let me check my schedule and I'll text you. Kay bye.
Amber hung up before he could reply.
Chris : What you gonna wear?
Dianna: She hasn't said yes yet.
Naya: Geez Di your a damn dust bitter!
Dianna flicked her off.
Naya: No thanks sweetcheeks !
Amber waved her hands in front of them .
Amber: Back to me.
Darren : Attention whore.
Amber: haha Darren so cute. What a catch! Actually go catch a trip to hell.
Darren just shrugged.
Amber: Anyways what should I do.
Behind her Cory woke up , went in the restroom , and came back.
Cory : Can Amber and I speak alone?
Every nodded and walked out knowingly.
Amber: I know what your gonna say.
Cory : Come here.
She walked and sat beside him.
Cory: Look I can't live for you but I will support you through anything. I hated seeing you hurt Amber I did. It's just… I can't hold you back.
MEANWHILE OUTSIDE….
They were all huddled around Kevin who had his ear pressed against the door.
Dianna: What he say?
Kevin: something about back, living , and hurt .
Naya: Oh they've been messing round.
Chris: She would've told me.
Darren : True.
They all walked away from the door while Chris muttered "Kevin is a sucky detective."
IN THE ROOM:
Amber: I understand .
Cory: I don't think you do. Chord left you for her. For Emma ! Come on Amber get a grip on reality and realize that everything isn't peachy.
Amber: Cory stop.
Cory: No . Amber you were so upset for months. And who picked up the piece ? Me. Amber I loved you and you gave me no chances.
Amber was beyond pissed. She hadn't meant to hurt Cory. Actually she didn't think he would care. He had Lea.
Amber : How was I supposed to know you liked me? You had Lea!
Cory: I tried to show you but you and lover boy had broken and you were oblivious to everything besides Ben & Jerry's !
Amber: What ever Cory.
Cory : Whatever's right.
With that he grabbed his bag and left.
Dianna knocked on the door. " Can I come in?"
Amber : If your coming to scream, no.
Dianna walked in.
Dianna: Look I'm not gonna stop you . Just be careful love. Keep your eyes open and your brain on . Kay?
Amber nodded and Dianna hugged her .
Amber: Where's the others?
Dianna: Naya had a shoot, Kevin drove her. Chris and Darren have to go pick up Chuck from the airport and you know about Cory.
Amber: Oh . Are you about to go?
Dianna let out a bitter laugh.
Dianna : Not yet. Mark's there this week. Hailey missed him.
Amber: oh.
Mark and Dianna had been married 6 years before her and Mark had decided to get a divorce. But out of that marriage she got an amazing daughter. Hailey Gray Salling . Now they owned a shared house so that Hailey would have a stable meeting place.
Dianna: What you gonna wear?
Amber: That gray sweater dress and
my pink heels . With that black glittered belt.
While Dianna went to her closet to retrieve it she texted Chord.
AMBER: Schedule cleared!
CHORD: Awesome! You don't mind if Nash joins?
AMBER: No at all.
CHORD: Meet you at 2?
AMBER: Great
Dianna walked back with the items in her had. She laid them on the bed . Each item side by side.
Amber: Thanks I'm gonna go shower .
Dianna : What time you leaving?
Amber: Two
Dianna : Kay I'm gonna go cook breakfast .
Amber walked into her restroom. Turning on the water she felt at ease. Water always did that to her. That's why she loved swimming so much.
After her shower she pulled on sweats and a tank deciding to get fully dressed after breakfast.
When she walked into the kitchen Dianna had already set up two plates but her back was to her. Amber took her seat replaying Cory's words .
Amber: Do you think I'm stupid?
Dianna: No.
Amber : Then what am I ?
Dianna turned around.
Dianna: Your in love still. That's how I was with Mark. Giving second chances because I wanted it to change so badly. Amber, I was blinded by it all. Mark , Hailey , work. I was so blinded that when I looked in the mirror I saw everyone but me. So no your not stupid just blinded by love.
Amber: Should I cancel?
Dianna : No. Try one more time. This time though don't forget to take the blindfold off . Be his friend. Okay?
Amber : okay .
Dianna sat down . But , they didn't talked just ate in a comfortable silence. When they were finished they stuck their dishes in the dishwashers and went separate ways.
Amber went to her room and got dressed.
Before walking out the apartment she screamed out a "See you later Di" and left. It was a 45 minute drive to Nadels so she had plenty of time to think . When she arrived she pulled off to the side , gave the keys to the valet , and walked in.
She immediately saw him wave her over.
Nash : Hey little miss.
Nash gave her a side hug. After the breakup they had remained good friends .
Amber: Hello Nashy . Chord.
Chord : Hey. Wanna order ?
Amber: Sure.
They took their seats and began to chat about random things when Nash spoke up.
Nash : I wonder what happened to Pediatric Emma ?
Chord blushed and Amber snickered . When someone tapped on Chords shoulder. They all looked up.
Chord: Well speak of the devil.