Chapter 7:
A.N. Alright before you continue on I would just like to wish starfish7111984 a big happy birthday. And I was told for a present she wants lots of updates. So I did but you guys are going to get 2 chapters up today because I'm so happy of the positive turn out the story has gotten!
The show becomes second nature to me and I totally put off the fact my parents are there watching my every move. As we do our bows I quickly glance to one of the wings and see Derek wink at me which gets my face a little red. After I head into my dressing room and begin to remove my makeup and hear a knock at my door and have a feeling its Derek.
"Come in." I say and surprised its Eileen who walks through the door. "Hi dear excellent once again. You truly are a shining star on that stage." and a smile goes up on her face. "Thank you." "I just wanted to apologize if what happened during the last rehearsal made you upset." I know she's referring when I overheard her talking to Derek saying I can't do the role. "It's ok it was a very stressful day. Even I didn't think I could have done it in only a few hours" she smiles "And there will be more to come since Broadway is mere months away. I'll see you out in the lobby your fans are waiting." And she heads out
Knowing my parents are waiting and wondering why Dev isn't there I hurry up and head out and see them there. But I am stopped by some pictures, autographs and a little girl named Rosie about 7 years old giving me a flower which I gladly accept and give her a big kiss on the cheek and write her an autograph. Looks like my dreams are coming true.
"Karen that was amazing! You're mother and I take back every single doubtful word we said to you about you wanting to do this. Where's Dev?" as I see my mother look up from wiping her eyes with tissue. Ok here it goes "Dev and I broke up and no we didn't grow apart he cheated on me twice within a week!" I end up saying louder than I expected. "Oh sweetie I'm so sorry." my mother says as she gives me a hug. "What's going on when you are back in New York?" "I'm moving out and…" oh crap I have no idea what's going to happen and just as I open my mouth I hear 2 voices that don't go well together the two of the D's (besides dad) of my life Dev and Derek.
"Don't do this too yourself publicly Dev or Karen." "I don't care. But I still do about Karen! But I know you slept with her as soon as she leapt off the stage you sick wanker! You turned her into a sick workaholic which killed our relationship and a soon to be a slut which she isn't who sleeps her way through people much like yourself!" Pointing at me and I take action and run in between them before Derek is about to throw a punch. "Boys stop it! Dev don't do this now please and Derek don't worry." I reassure him. "So you did..." Dev says with no emotion being shown in his eyes. I reply with anger "No and why do you-"
WHACK I feel a big impact on my face and I lean over and hold my cheek coming to the realization…Dev hit me in front of my parents, Derek, the cast, crew, little Rosie, critics and random strangers. I instantly am overcome with emotion and burst into tears and run the other way followed by my mother. I see out of the corner of my eye my father overcome with shock and Derek grabbing Dev's arm as tears swell up in his eyes realizing what he has done.
"If you lay one finger or gaze on that woman again I swear to god it will be the last thing you do. She deserved better than you selfless prick! I thought you couldn't sink any lower. " "Are you saying you deserve her? Ha! She deserves someone who cares for her and not what she can do in bed!" I look over and see Derek let go and show a look as if he just got hit by a car. "I never said I did not someone who shows up drunk to a big night of hers and hits her across the face as if she were a punching bag!" "Alcohol is in my system." "That is an excuse but it won't get by me. Now get the hell out before you do something else you will regret!"
Just then my father approaches Derek and asks: "Excuse me sir I don't know you and your acting as if you really care about my daughter." "I'm sorry Derek Wills, Karen's Director." "Roger Cartwright, Karen's father." I hear as they engage in conversation. "So who is that handsome man your father is talking to?" my mom asks "Derek the director he is a great guy" "Are you seeing him?" oh god what should I say? "Uh any-" "Sorry darling you had to see that. Are you alright?" Derek asks very concerned as he approaches and moves some hair out of my face. "Fine but I don't think I'll be up for Ivy's visit tonight." "Alright it was lovely meeting you two and I'll escort your traumatized daughter back to the hotel if I may." With a nod of their heads Derek begins to escort me out. But not before I feel a tug on my leg I look down and see Rosie:
"Are you ok Karen?" she asks and I can't help but grin and kneel down so I'm eye level with her. "I will be ok thanks cutie pie." I give her a hug and she looks up at Derek who is looking down on us. "Where are your parents?" I ask "They are talking to Mrs. Rand and they said I could go see you." I know Mrs. Rand is Eileen and can't help but smile at the genuine little girl with a striking resemblance to me. Short brown hair, big brown eyes and from what I have heard a nice smile. "Alright just making sure we don't want a future Broadway star getting lost." I smile at her as she pulls me in for another hug. "I have to go now bye Marilyn and…sir." She says as she waves at Derek who nods his head and we watch her skip off singing the beginning of "Let Me Be Your Star" very well for a 7 year old. "You are one with children Karen." Is all Derek says. "I know I figure I want my own one day so I might as well bask in their glow because they are only little for a while." I reply as we watch Rosie get picked up by a lady talking to Eileen and giving each other Eskimo kisses. "You will be a good mother when the time comes but right now let's get you back to the hotel before Dev does worse." And we left as quickly as ever. When we got back to the hotel the elevator opened for us in time and I had to tell him.
"My mom asked if I was seeing you and I couldn't answer because you came." "Funny your father asked the same thing." "What did you say?" "You were an amazing woman and any man would be lucky too share time with you." Smirking because he is the man "Funny I-I would have said the same-same." Trying to hold back tears and I bury my head into his chest and cry as he strokes my back. "Sh it's ok." He reassures me and guides me to his room. "I'm so sorry you had to see that." I blurt out. "Karen for Christ's sake it's not your fault. He hit you and he should be saying sorry but ran off like a wimp instead." Still crying I feel my legs give up on me and realize that my whole body is off the ground and see Derek carrying me bridal style into his room and I see my eyelashes touch together as I place my head against his chest and hear the door shut behind us.
A.N. Aw Derek. I know he is going to be a bit more romantic than he is portrayed as on the show. By the way Rosie came to me when I was watching "Grown Ups" and Becky came on while I was writing this chapter so I just added her in and I pictured her as Rosie which made it cute. Chapter 8 is up and the two take a big step in their relationship! OOOh
