Here we go with the 11th chapter; this involves POV from everyone except for Emily. We'll have hers on the 12th.
On this chapter too, I have included the lyrics of the song where I have based the title of this fanfic, its called Just the Girl by Click 5.
Enjoy! :)
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Effy
It's been awhile since we had a really busy Friday here at South Wales Echo, given the fact that's it's not yet the month end. People are rushing from here and there, this is a huge chaos. I even find myself really busy finishing my articles since I only have 2 more hours left to finish 3 articles. I honestly can't wait any longer for this day to end. I just wanna booze up to some of the local bars.
As I continue on focusing writing my second article, I was suddenly distracted with the constant vibration of my phone that is charging on the cabinet behind me. I stood up and was a bit surprise to see who the caller was. I answered the call wondering what business Cook wanted from me.
'Hey Eff it's me Cook'
'Hey what's up?'
'I was just wondering if you and blondie are in for some drinking tonight.'
'I thought you're back in Bristol?'
'Actually we just came back here earlier this morning.'
The moment he said "we" I immediately smiled as I remember the time I have spent with Katie and I wonder if he was referring to her. So I subtly asked him.
'We? You mean you aren't alone.'
'Nope. I'm with the band.'
Of course he'd be with them. I sighed before I continue answering him, but before I continued I was interrupted by Cook.
'The twins are here with me too.'
'Oh great. The more the merrier then.'
'I need your help Effy.'
I felt sudden strange hearing Cook's serious voice.
'Spill it and I'm all ears.'
'I don't know if you are aware about this. But Red and Blondie got into a fight before we went back here. Although I felt like they both overreacted about it. Anyways, Red wants to make sure she'll see and talk to Naomi right now so would it be possible for you not to mention to her that we're here? She wants it to be a surprise.'
'Although Naomi really hates surprises for some reasons I would definitely be glad to drag her down to the bar.'
'Cool. Thanks Eff, this means a lot to me I hate seeing Emily upset. '
'Don't worry. I got this covered.'
'Okay, I'll text you the details of the bar we'd be playing. See tonight.'
'Bye.'
As soon as I hung up the phone. I immediately sent Naomi a message on our internal messenger inviting her to go to the bar and I'm glad she willingly agreed.
Naomi
I'm really glad that Effy decided on going out tonight since I'm really stressed out from work and I think if I stay at home I'll just be thinking about Emily. I honestly miss her, I really do but I'm not so sure if I am ready to talk to her as of the moment.
I honestly feel guilty as well knowing that I never answered any of her text messages and I even turn off my phone every time she tries to call me. I just hope that when the times comes that I'm ready to explain everything to her she would still be willing enough to listen to me.
I'm almost done fixing my stuff and was about to turn my computer off when a knock on my door came through. I opened the door and was surprised what I saw. A delivery guy stood in front of my door with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate. I was wondering who they came from until I notice a card attached to it which reads as: I'm sorry Naoms. Hope we can sort things out the soonest.-Ems.
My heart flipped down to my stomach when I read the card. I never imagine that Emily would do such action because I've been thinking that she might be really pissed with me by now. I guess, somehow I'm still lucky.
After a few minutes, I heard another knock on my door and this time its Effy and that means we're leaving.
As soon as Effy entered my office, a wide smirk crossed her face the moment her eyes land on the flowers resting on my table.
'What?'
'Nothing Naomi.'
'If you want to say something, save it. Don't ruin my Friday night.'
'Woah. Calm your tits, bitch. So what are you planning with those flowers?'
'Well clearly, I can't take it to the club so I'll just leave it here. So give me a few seconds to have this fixed on the base.'
As soon as I finish fixing the flowers and turned towards Effy I was surprised to see her indulging over my box of chocolates.
'Excuse me, I believe those are mine.'
Effy rolled her eyes and said 'Oh come on, don't tell me you're not gonna share it with your favorite bestfriend.'
'Obviously you're the only best friend I have so that means you're my favorite unfortunately.'
'Unfortunately eh?'
'Whatever. Can we just leave now please?'
Katie
I've never expected to be back on Cardiff as early as now, cause Emily and I have agreed to come back after a month, but I honestly can't stand seeing Emily all upset plus I'd get to see Effy again so I agreed coming with her and Cook back here.
Yes, I'm excited to see Effy again and it feels a bit weird cause I've never been like this to a girl before. I have consulted Emily about this before but then she told me that I should stop worrying about it, it doesn't mean life would be over if I end up with a girl and she's right there's nothing wrong about it, like if that person would make me all happy and I'm cool about it.
I was probably thinking a lot that I didn't even heard Emily calling me.
'Hello? Earth to Katie please.'
'Huh?'
'Kaye, I was asking you if we need to call a room service or we'll have our lunch outside.'
'Well if we're going to eat out there's a huge possibility that we'll bump in to Naomi then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore.'
'I should call now right?'
'Yeah, I'm starving
Effy
We were on our way to the bar when Cook sent me a text message saying they're already there and to make sure Naomi doesn't get to see Emily before we start playing.
I got a little bit confused why there's such a need for us to keep things secret with Naomi so I decided to text him.
'Why do we have to keep as a secret?'
'Cause it's a surprise according to Red.'
'Well I do hope that she is aware how much Naomi hates surprises.'
'Yes she does. But this one's a different surprise.'
'How different?' I questioned Cook.
'Red's going to sing with us tonight and it's for Naomi.'
'Oh really. I thought she only sings when she's drunk.'
'Hell no. She used to be our band's female vocalist before she got too busy with her freelance shit. So I'm gonna ask you again, let's keep this as a secret.'
'Alright then.'
As soon as we stood in front of the bar I noticed Naomi frowning.
'Hey you alright?'
'Yeah? But isn't it the same bar where Emily sang to me before?'
I shrugged before answering her 'Why does it bother you? It's just a bar, everybody goes.'
'I know, it's just that this is the place where everything about us has started.'
'So? There's no big deal about it. We're here to have fun and not to sulk Naomi.'
She sighed and finally we walked inside the bar.
The moment we entered the bar, I immediately made an excuse of going to the bathroom so I could go and see Cook.
'Cook!'
'Eff, you made it!'
'Course. I told you we're coming. Sup Emily'.
'Hey Eff.'
'Naomi's getting our drinks just in case you're wondering if she's with me.'
'Can you guys seat near the stage?'Emily asked me in her softest voice.
'Sure I will and I better get going she might be wondering where I've been.'
'Thanks.'
'And Ems, stop worrying yeah?'
Naomi
Okay seriously what's taking Eff so long? I've already ordered our drinks and yet she's still not here.
'Hey'
'Hey yourself. I was about to send a search party on the bathroom.'
'Sorry I know it took me awhile, blame it on the long line.'
'Whatever.'
'Hey let's move to the table near the stage.'
Honestly I didn't intend to move somewhere else since I was feeling a bit comfortable to where we were seated but then come to think of it it'll be better if we sit somewhere near while we watch bands who performs live.
The moment we headed to the table Effy was aiming for, the bar's host finally introduced the band who'd be playing for that night and I was a bit surprised to know that it was Cook's band. Okay I was never aware about that.
'You know anything about this Eff?'
'Maybe?'
It normally does annoy me when Effy don't give me the answers to the things I needed to know. I was about to answer Effy again when Cook started talking and Katie sat beside Effy.
'Hello Naomi' Katie greeted me before she took a swig on her glass of wine.
'You gotta be kidding me'
'Nope we're not, you'll gonna love this.'
'Fuck off Katie.'
I think we have drinking up a bit that I didn't get the chance to listen to Cook's bands first set of song or maybe they had performed really quick but whatever it was I feel bad that I didn't actually listen to them. But the next thing that happened was something that really brought my interest. Cook introduces their female vocalist. I never know they had a female vocalist she wasn't there the last time I've seen them perform and it was only Emily who sang with them.
When their female vocalist stood up in the stage, I swear I almost choke when I saw her. It was Emily I didn't realize she's part of this band. I turned to look at Effy and Katie who both only shrugged at me.
'This better be good'
'Emsy's always good Naomi. You have to see the best in her.'
'Hey everyone, I'm Emily and most of you have probably seen me perform on this stage before singing "Call Me Maybe" and go on and laugh at me for choosing that song I was drunk but fuck me sideways, I meant every single word I said before singing that song. So yeah tonight, I'd be seeing for the same girl I had sung before. She's right here on the front table. Naomi this one's for you.'
'She's gotta be kidding me.'
'Just listen Naomi.'
"Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
She can't keep a secret
For more than an hour
She runs on 100 proof attitude power
And the more she ignores me
The more I adore her
What can I do?
I'd do anything for her
And when she sees it's me
On her caller ID
She won't pick up the phone
She'd rather be alone
But I can't give up just yet
Cause every word she's ever said
Is still ringin' in my head
Still ringin' in my head."
Okay that was a good performance and I honestly can't stop smiling to how adorable Ems is while she's singing and all I wanted to do was to go up there and kiss her but no I can't I need to control myself I'm still mad at her after all. She still needs to explain things to me.
'So did you like it Naomi? Should I call Emily here now?'
'Whatever pleases you Katie.'
'Emily!'
I have to admit my heart beats really fast the moment I saw Ems heading towards us. It has been exactly 3 weeks the last time I've seen her and talk to her.
'Mind if I join you?'
'I don't mind. Effy?'
'No I don't.'
'Are you guys ganging me up on this again?'
'No we're not. We just wanted to know if you want Emily to be here too, right Katie.'
'Actually, I think we need some privacy—if that's fine with you Ems?'
'Uh sure.'
'So let's go?'
'Yeah, we're you wanna go?'
'We can head off to my flat. We can have some vodka there.'
'Sounds like a plan.'
I think I was being a bit rude to Katie and Effy for leaving them behind but I think it would be the best if I could be with Emily alone; at least we can sort things out in private. I'm still hoping we can fix everything.
