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Chapter 10

Nikki's POV

I couldn't believe what Lorraine did yesterday. I thought it was a dream. Everyone's faces were priceless! But I knew it would have repercussions tomorrow at school. I didn't care though; it wouldn't be that bad would it? At least I was back with Lorraine. And I was the happiest I've ever been.

'What you smiling about?' I didn't realise Lorraine had woken up.

'Just thinking about us, and what you did yesterday. I still can't believe it!' I teased, 'And last night was magical, I didn't realise how flexible you are!' I giggled.

'Ha ha, well you better believe it babe.' As she snuggled up next to me.

'Thanks though, for being brave. I'll never forget what you did.' I reassured.

We spent the rest of the day in bed in the hotel room leaving everything else to be left until tomorrow when we would have to face everyone.

Lorraine's POV

I was back at mine; it was Monday morning, oh god. I had 10 missed calls from Michael; he was either worried or angry, maybe both. I was shitting myself. It can't be any worse than the feeling of losing her, I thought to myself. I grabbed my bag and car keys and went to leave.

As I went out the door I heard someone outside, they made me jump.

'Who's there?' I warily asked.

Obviously there was no reply, must have been the wind, I went back to the door and locked it, and got in my car and went to the school.

I walked into Michael's office, I thought it was better to just get it over with.

'Morning.' He beamed, he seemed in a good mood.

'Morning, you alright?' I reply, a bit edgy.

'Look Lorraine, I still can't believe what you did at the awards ceremony; I mean what was you thinking? Half the school was there!' He was trying not to raise his voice.

'Oh it wasn't that bad, I'm sure they've seen two women kiss.' I retorted.

'Well probably, but that's not the point! You can't parade your relationship around like you own the place.' Wrong move Michael.

'Yeah exactly, I do own the place, and I think you forget that sometimes. I pay YOUR wages; I could get another head teacher if I wanted to!' Bit harsh Lorraine, but he needed putting in his place.

There was a silence that seemed like eternity.

'You wouldn't?' He asked, remembering how clean cut I can be.

'No, well probably not. I like you Michael, but please just let this go, and be happy for me.' I calmed down.

'It's hard Loraine, especially when you're a hypocrite! You went mad over me and Christine.'

'Yeah once, when I first found out, I let it drop, and to be honest I think I was only jealous of how happy you two look.' I looked at the ground, avoiding eye contact.

He took a deep breath. 'Okay, okay, I'll drop it, and I am happy for you, for both of you.'

'Thanks Michael'. I couldn't help but the edges of my lips cracked a smile.

I walked into the staffroom, I saw Christine saying something to Nikki.

'You're only deputy head because you're Lorraine's sex toy! I don't go round getting favours off Michael!' Christine blurted.

'I'm not her sex toy! You know I would have got the job even if we went through interviews; it cut out the middle man. And oh, have you forgotten about the fire, and the drink problem? You should have been struck off for all that shit.' I could see Nikki was getting really angry now, I don't think she realised I had walked in.

Christine was actually speechless, I laughed to myself. Nikki only knew that because I had told her last year. And now everyone in the staff room knew too.

'Oh' Christine looked over to me, 'You came to put your dog on a leash?' she growled.

Nikki went to hit her, I grabbed her from behind.

'Babe, she's not worth it. There's no point you losing your job over her.' I tried to calm her down; she was shaking, the anger pulsing through her, for a second I thought she was going to hit me for stopping her.

She was still fixated on Christine. Not letting her target out of her sight.

'Come on Nik,' I put my hand on her cheek and turned her head forcing her to look at me not Christine, 'Nik, come on.' I kissed her quickly.

'Let's go.' I took her hand and led her out of the staff room, back to her office.

She slumped into her chair, head in her hands.

'I'm sorry; I wish I'd of hit her.' She breathed.

'No, well I don't, I'd of had to sack you! And that's just what she wants, so don't stoop to her level. You scared me a bit then, I thought you were going to hit me.' I stuttered.

'I'm so sorry Lorraine, I'd never lay a finger on you, I promise. But you have to realise I was in the army, I'm trained to kill someone with my bare hands. And in there, all my instincts were telling me to kill her. I'm sorry.' She was crumbling.

'No, don't be sorry, you were only protecting us. And you know you can talk to me anytime about what happened in the army, only when you're ready, okay?' I kissed her on the forehead.

The day went achingly slowly.

But when it finally came to home time I practically ran to my car, I wanted to just go home and relax. Nikki had loads of work to catch up on, after our weekend together, so said she was going to go home, I was a bit sad, but knew she needed to.

I got home, my front door was ajar, hmm, I'm sure I locked it, and then I remembered I was distracted this morning when I heard something. I walked in shutting the door behind me. Everything was in its place, and seemed quiet. I looked around the house, nothing out of the ordinary, so I forgot about it, and went to have a shower. The hot steaming water felt so good on my skin. I swear I saw someone walk into the bathroom, through the condensated glass.

'Nik, is that you? Come in here!' I teased. I had given her a key maybe she wanted to surprise me.

'If you're sure' a male voice echoed around the bathroom. It was defiantly not Nikki. I saw a figure come closer to the glass.

I screamed, petrified of what might happen next...

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