A/N: Sorry for the wait in the update of this; but I have been trying to weigh up whether or not to continue that of the story where this inititally came from "Everywhere You Look" and have as such decided to discontinue with that; but a more detailed reason as to why that is, is in an author note on that story.
So this chapter, sees Ryder and Marley taking the steps to end their marriage; and it will as you see begin to have somewhat of a chain reaction throughout that of other people within the on flow of stories that all connect up with one another in this world that I have as such put them into.
There is spoilers for other stories, and chapters of that which are yet to be published; but since I have now very carefully planned this all out, I feel confident in letting those slip and it's not as if they are huge things in regards to other stories that are revealed; as if you now know my writing there is always more then meets the eye with me.
So there are some parts to this, where you may be thinking what does this have to do with Marley and Ryder; but it's all the context where it has to be, so that eventually all the stories will link up in one very, lets say twisted way once more!
But enough from me, I'll let you get on with the story; and as always any characters you recognize from Glee, don't belong to me; I just love to play with them. Any you don't recognize, belong to me and they cannot be used without my permisson; and of course please if you like give me a review or fave/follow at the end.
Love,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Chapter 11 -
Having gone into the law firm where Ryder had decided to go in order for their divorce to be finalized, and sign the papers that Wes had gotten sent over from Sebastian's office in South Carolina; Marley and Ryder had each signed the papers which were now being presented to a judge for approval and then officially that of ending their marriage with one another.
"So Wes said it should take about six weeks" said Marley, as she grabbed a few fries from her plate of food, after they stopped by Ernie's after having signed the papers to get something to eat.
"Yeah" replied Ryder, looking to his now soon to be ex wife with a nod. "That or maybe round about two months"
"That's good" said Marley, with a small smile to him. "I don't want this still hanging over us when I move back home"
"So you're definitely going to be moving back to South Carolina then?" asked Ryder. "You've made the decision there"
"Yes, I am" said Marley, with a nod. "I don't feel as if I can stay here in California, anymore. And also as well, it will mean I am closer to all my family, and I really do want to be there for Kitty, when she and Artie have their baby soon"
"Yeah of course" replied Ryder, with a nod. "I hope though we can still maybe be friends after all this is over. I would still like to know how you are going and all that"
"Same here" said Marley, looking to her soon to be ex husband with a smile. "Hopefully we can still be friends, and have it not be weird or anything like that"
"It might be a little weird" replied Ryder. "But when does a relationship end and not have it be a little bit that of weird"
"If you're my sister and brother in law" replied Marley, with a laugh. "I still don't know how they even came to that conclusion they made a few years ago, to end things temporarily between them"
"No, me either" said Ryder, with a laugh also. "I guess when people are in love, they can do silly things though"
"Yes" replied Marley, with a nod. "And over the next few days, I'll move my stuff out of the apartment that is mine; and just stay in a hotel room up until the end of the school year and till I move back to South Carolina"
"Marley" said Ryder, looking to her as he took a sip of the soda he had gotten. "I'm not asking you to move out of the apartment, and spend a fortune on a hotel room for the four or so months until you go back home"
"Whilst that is sweet of you to say" replied Marley, looking to him with a small smile. "It's also going to be awkward living together, when we aren't actually together though"
"It's a two bedroom apartment, Marley" said Ryder, looking to her with a small smile of his own. "So you can just be in the second one, and it will be like we're roomies or something like that"
"Weird awkward soon to be ex husband and wife roomies" said Marley, with a small laugh as she ate a couple more of her fries.
"Yeah" replied Ryder with a laugh also. "But it's not like we've agreed to hate one another, and have this be a bitter divorce between us"
"So I guess when we get back to the apartment then" said Marley, looking to Ryder with a small smile. "I start moving my stuff into the spare room"
"Okay yeah" replied Ryder, with a nod; and the two of them continued to eat, before heading back to the apartment which they were to continue sharing, up till the point where Marley would return back to South Carolina after their divorce was finalized and the school year was over.
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The next day, having to work; but not having a job on at the moment; Ryder headed over to the Puckerman residence, and as he always did whenever he went around to the house; walked through the back door and into the kitchen; and saw Sam sitting at the table close by the door on his laptop.
"Hey bro" said Ryder, as he walked inside and closing the door behind him.
"Yeah hey" replied Sam, looking up at his younger brother; who took a seat at the table next to him. "How's it all going?"
"Umm yeah okay" said Ryder, with a nod. "Marley and I went to see Wes yesterday, and we signed the papers"
"So it's going to be soon and it will all be finalized then?" asked Sam, as Ryder looked to his older brother.
"Uh huh" he replied, giving him a small smile. "A few weeks at the most, and then I'm divorced"
"Right" replied Sam, with a nod. "So Marley she's moved out of the apartment then"
"Actually no" said Ryder, shaking his head. "I said she could stay in the second bedroom, until she leaves to go back to South Carolina at the end of the school year"
"She's staying with you?" asked Sam, looking at his younger brother. "Don't you think that is going to be weird"
"Yes and no" replied Ryder, shrugging his shoulders. "It's just where else does she really have to go; so it's the decent thing to do in a way"
"Yeah, really decent" said Sam, with a small laugh. "Not many people want to live together still after they get divorced, that's for sure"
"It's not like there is any huge reasons as to why we are getting divorced" replied Ryder. "Except for that of we're really not the one for one another, and she wants children and I don't; which is the really huge deal breaker with us. I still like her purely as a friend; and to say you have to get out the place you have called home for all the time we were together, when she really has nowhere else to go, I think that's a little mean; and if it were the other way around, I hope she would be kind enough to do the same for me"
"I see your point" said Sam, with a nod. "And it's good that even though you and Marley, couldn't make your marriage work, that you are going to try and remain civil throughout the split"
"Yeah" replied Ryder, with a nod also. "And it's not like it's forever she will be there, only till July, which is when she plans to move back to South Carolina; as Blaine and Hannah are getting married at the end of June, and she of course wants to be here for that since she is one of Hannah's bridesmaids"
"Yeah, I just hope Blaine is okay with that still" said Sam, looking to his younger brother. "Even though he does try to deny it, we both know he still has some deep seated issues with what happened with Mikki; and now with you and Marley getting divorced, I just hope he's okay"
"I can't see how it will be a problem though" replied Ryder. "It's not like my issues that arose with Marley, had anything to do with that of Mikki; it's completely separate from that"
"I know that" said Sam, with a nod. "But you know how Blaine acted when things between him and Mikki ended; and I just hope he doesn't go off the deep end again and do something crazy to ruin things between him and Hannah, because he has a good thing with her and I don't want to see him stuff this up"
"I'll go and have a talk with him" replied Ryder, giving a nod. "Make sure he's okay with it all, as the last thing I want is be causing him and Hannah problems"
"That would be a nice thing to do, definitely" said Sam, looking to his younger brother. "So when's your next job? You got time for a quick video game"
"Yeah, I got some time" replied Ryder, with a nod and then headed to the living room of the Puckerman house, with his older brother to play some video games before heading back to work.
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The day after going and seeing Sam, and speaking with him; Ryder headed over after finishing work to the house where Blaine now lived with Hannah, and after getting out of his car, headed up to the front door and rang the door bell.
Thinking over in his head, how he was best to approach the subject of his now definite divorce from Marley; he was snapped out of his thoughts, when the door opened and he saw Hannah on the other side.
"Hi Ryder" she said, with a smile to him; and he too looked to her with a smile also.
"Hey Hannah" he replied. "I was wondering if it be okay to quickly talk with Blaine and also you?"
"Of course, yeah" replied Hannah, with a nod as she took a step back and opened the door more. "Come on in"
"Thanks" said Ryder, with a nod as he walked into the house that Hannah's parents owned and that Blaine had moved into a while back when the two of them had started to get serious with one another.
"So how are things?" asked Hannah, as she closed the door and started walking, heading to where Blaine was in the house. "I saw Marley is back in California"
"She is, yeah" replied Ryder, with a nod as they entered the living area and Ryder saw Blaine, sitting on the sofa on his laptop.
"Hey Ryder" said Blaine, looking up to him with a quick smile from what he was doing. "What brings you by?"
"I wanted to talk with you both, if that's okay" replied Ryder, as Blaine gave a nod.
"Sure, yeah that's fine" he replied, as Hannah sat next to him on the sofa. "Take a seat"
"Thanks" replied Ryder, as he too sat in one of the armchairs in the living area and looked to the two of them.
"So what's up?" asked Blaine, as he closed the lid of his laptop and placed it to the other side of him on the sofa; and then linked his hands with that of Hannah's.
"I just wanted to tell you both in person, so that you don't hear from other sources" said Ryder. "That Marley and I will be getting divorced"
"So you can't work things out then?" asked Hannah, looking to Ryder; as he shook his head.
"What I want and what Marley wants" replied Ryder, looking to Hannah in return. "That is never going to change, she will still want children and I don't; and that really is the first reason as to why it's not going to be able to work with us"
"First reason?" asked Blaine, looking to that of the younger male. "So there are other reasons as to why you're divorcing then as well?"
"Small ones, yes" replied Ryder, with a nod as Blaine in turn scoffed at what he said and shook his head.
"Typical bloody Kapowski" he said, as Hannah and also Ryder looked to him.
"This is why I wanted to come and tell you myself" said Ryder. "I don't want you to be hating on Marley, we're keeping this between the two of us as friendly and as civil as can be; she's even still staying with me for the time being, as she really has nowhere else to go"
"Why would you put yourself through that?" asked Blaine, looking to him. "Kick her out, you don't owe her anything"
"I can't do that" replied Ryder, shaking his head. "And it's only going to be a few months, and then she is going to be moving back to South Carolina"
"So she's moving back home then?" asked Hannah, and Ryder looked to her and nodded.
"She is, yes" he replied; as Blaine muttered under his breath, louder enough for them both to hear "Good riddance to bad rubbish"
"Thank you for coming to tell us Ryder" said Hannah, looking to him with a small smile. "And I am really sorry, that it couldn't work out between you and Marley"
"Same here" he replied, looking to her with a nod. "Maybe it's a lesson to be learnt though in it; and that is be more open in the future with people and don't keep things from them"
"A lesson that whole family could see to learn, I'd say" said Blaine, as Ryder looked to him.
"I wasn't forthcoming with my whole never wanting to have children" he said, looking to the other male. "So it's much as my problem as it was Marley's; and not a reflection on anything or anyone else"
"Yeah, can't help but wonder how different out lives would have been if we'd never met that of Kapowski women though" said Blaine, with a laugh.
"We'd probably never have met" replied Hannah, looking to him with a smile. "So I guess in reality it's not all that bad they were in your life"
"I guess, there is that point" said Blaine, with a nod and also giving her a smile. "And it's a very good point too"
"Yes" replied Hannah, with a nod. "But I do think that even if those things hadn't happened, fate does have a way of bringing people into our lives who we need"
"True" said Blaine, with a nod and looked to Ryder. "I hope you can understand why I do have some issues and all that with what happened with you and Marley"; as Ryder gave a nod. "But I also do understand in some way"
"Okay good" replied Ryder, still with a nod. "I didn't want what is happening in my life, impact on to you and Hannah; because I really do like you two together as a couple and I don't want to be playing any part in that ever not being"
"It won't" said Hannah, shaking her head. "Blaine and I we're strong here; but thank you for the concern. Although I assure you it's nothing you need to worry about"
"Well it was more Sam who had the concern, more than me" replied Ryder, with a laugh. "He knows how Blaine went when things with Mikki ended, and he was slightly concerned that this might maybe trigger something again"
"Tell Sam, thanks for the concern" said Blaine, looking to Ryder with a smile. "But really, I'm fine. I might think that Kapowski women are the devil incarnate and ice queens still; but that's all. I'm not going to go and do anything stupid, I can guarantee that"
"Okay good" replied Ryder, with a nod. "I'll let him know"
"You're still going to be at our wedding, right?" asked Hannah. "That's not going to change is it? Because Blaine and I have spent so much time doing up the seating for the tables, that I might just kill you if you say you're not going to be there"
"No, I'll be there" replied Ryder, with a laugh. "Do you have any single friends?"
"Her sister is single" said Blaine, with a laugh also. "Although I don't know if you'd want to have that of ice queen's husbands sloppy seconds", which resulted in Hannah hitting that of her fiancée, and he looked to her. "What? It's not like I'm calling out Patty for anything, but she does have questionable taste in men, obviously"
"Can't say I haven't thought that either" replied Hannah, with a sigh. "Of all the guys she had do date, she dated him"
"Yeah it's messed up for sure" replied Ryder, with a nod.
"It is" said Hannah, with a nod also and looking to him. "But it's certainly one story to tell the grandkids"
"Yeah it is" replied Blaine, with a laugh and nod also; as Ryder stood up.
"I should get going" he said, looking to both of them. "Thanks for taking the time to see me"
"Sure, of course" replied Blaine, with a nod as he looked to him. "And thanks for talking with us, as well. It can't be easy what you're going through at the moment"
"No, but we learn from mistakes right" said Ryder, giving him a smile and then looked quickly to Hannah. "And I was only joking about that of your friends. I think staying single for a while, is the best thing. Figure out my next move as to what I want in a relationship"
"Okay" replied Hannah, with a laugh. "Can't say I have any single friends that you would probably get along with anyway"
"Well if how you two met is any key on how to meet that person you're just meant to be with" said Ryder, with a smile to both of them. "Then who knows how I will meet, mine"
"That's what you never know" said Hannah with a smile also. "It's where you least expect it to happen"
"Yeah" replied Ryder, as Hannah stood up from the sofa, quickly kissing Blaine on the cheek before she did.
"I'll walk you out" she said, as the two of them went to walk to the front door.
"Thanks" replied Ryder, with a nod. "Later Blaine"
"Yeah later man" said Blaine, giving him a smile; and then heading to the front door with Hannah, Ryder left that of the couple's house; and knew that he'd done everything he could to do to make sure that his friends relationship stayed on track, even though his was clearly never destined to last, and as he drove back to the apartment that he'd still be sharing with Marley up until she left; he couldn't but help wonder if maybe somewhere out there, his happy ever after still awaited.
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The next week, heading back to work; before starting that of her what was to be her last first lot of classes there at the school, Marley headed to the offices and walked over to Courtney on the reception desk.
"Hi Courtney" said Marley, as she approached the school secretary; and she in turn looked to her with a smile. "Would I quickly be able to see Haskins?"
"Hi Marley" replied Courtney, giving her a quick nod. "He's in his office, so just let me call him and see if you can"
"Thank you" said Marley, giving a smile as Courtney, picked up the phone and dialed through to the principal of the schools office, and ask if he had a moment to see Marley.
Placing the handset of the phone back down, Courtney looked to Marley with a smile. "He said it's fine to go on through"
"Thanks Courtney" replied Marley, with a nod; as she started to move and head to the office of Mr Haskins, which was located just beyond that of the receptionists desk and getting to the door and knocking, Marley heard "Come on in" from inside; and opened the door to walk into the office.
"Hi Mr Haskins" said Marley, as she entered and closed the door behind herself; and walking to where the chairs were in front of his table. "Thanks for seeing me"
"Sure of course" replied Mr Haskins, with a smile to her. "I've always got time for my teachers. Take a seat"
"Thanks" said Marley, as she took to sitting in one of the chairs in the office.
"So what can I do for you Marley?" asked Mr Haskins, looking to her. "Do you need some more resources for music?"
"No I don't" replied Marley, shaking her head as she looked at her boss. "I actually came to see you about tendering my resignation as music teacher from the end of the year"
"Resignation?" asked Mr Haskins, looking to her. "Have you received another job?"
"Umm no, I haven't" replied Marley, looking to him. "My husband and I, we're divorcing; so when it's all finalized, which should be in a few weeks; I've made the decision to, once the school year is over to move back home to South Carolina"
"I'm sorry to hear your marriage has ended Marley" said Mr Haskins, looking to her; and Marley gave a small nod. "And of course, I accept why you feel that you maybe need to be moving away and going back to somewhere you may be more comfortable"
"Yes" replied Marley, with a nod. "I think being around my family, for the time being is definitely what I need; and they are all back there now, both my sisters and my brother also, so it's just me who is over here, and I miss the support of them"
"I understand" said Mr Haskins. "And if you are ever needing a reference for a future job, then please have them call me; I will be more than happy to provide one"
"That's very kind of you" said Marley, giving him a smile. "And in regards to the music teacher job, which will as of next year be open; can I make a staffing suggestion for that?"
"Of course" replied Mr Haskins, with a nod. "But I do think you are possibly thinking who I am thinking as well"
"Blaine" said Marley, giving him a small smile and a quick laugh also. "I think he'd do a wonderful job and the students already love and really respect him; so I do think he would be perfect for it"
"I was thinking the exact same thing" replied Mr Haskins, giving her a smile. "However it's nice to know that you do give him the endorsement, as I do know there was the issue at first when he started with us here; with him being with your sister for a short time and thinking that they may cause issues with you, so to hear you are willing to stand up and say he'd be the one for the job, it's nice"
"I never had any issues with Blaine" replied Marley, shaking her head. "What happened with him and my sister, wasn't any of my doing; she just realized that she would never not love Sebastian, and I understand that now, seeing how my marriage has failed and how I did try to find what I saw the two of them have for so long, be a reason for that"
"It's amazing how we see things in a different way, after failure" said Mr Haskins, giving her a smile. "But also as well it does make us aware of where things have gone wrong, and then help us not to make that mistake again"
"Yes" replied Marley, with a nod. "Is there anything I need to be doing in regards to my resignation, do you need it formally in writing?"
"There will be some paper work for you to fill out" said Mr Haskins, with a nod also. "And I will get Courtney to organize all that and have you come in at a later time to fill it all in"
"Okay, let me know when and I can do that" replied Marley.
"I will" said Mr Haskins. "And also as well if you can ask Blaine if he can stop by when he has time sometime today, I will let him know that as of next year he will be head music teacher"
"I can do that" replied Marley, with a nod as she stood up. "I should head to class, and get stuff prepared for lesson"
"Okay" said Mr Haskins, looking to her with a smile. "We will really miss you around here Marley, you have been a wonderful asset to our teaching staff"
"Thank you" replied Marley, with a smile of her own. "I will miss it here, but I do think that being closer to my family; it's really what I want and also need right now"
"I understand" said Mr Haskins with a nod. "I'll let you get to work Marley"
"Yes" she replied, with a smile and headed over to the office door and opened it; and walking out of the office and then past Courtney once again, giving her also a quick smile, she headed to her music class for which was soon to be that of her now old music teaching job.
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Lunch time that same day, having had Marley tell him that he was needing to go and see the principal of the school to talk in regards, with something; when classes were over and it becoming the lunch period for students and teachers, Blaine headed to the school offices where he would be able to see and find out what was going on.
Walking over to Courtney, who was sitting at the desk; eating that of a salad roll, since she didn't really have time to be away from her job; he looked to her with a smile.
"Hey Courts" he said, giving the girl who for the past few months had been dating Jeff; and was one of Juanita's good friends, a smile.
"Oh hey Blaine" she replied, looking up to him with a smile. "Are you needing to see Haskins?"
"Umm yeah" replied Blaine, with a nod. "You know what it's about? Marley told me to come and see him, but she was kind of vague as to why"
"I do know, yes" said Courtney, giving him a small smile. "And you haven't got anything to worry about, it's nothing bad"
"Well I should hope it's not" replied Blaine, with a laugh. "Just nod, though if it's a good thing"
"It's a very good thing" said Courtney, nodding her head. "And it's even better because, it will be something that Juanita will be very pleased to see the end of, person wise"
"Not following" said Blaine, looking to her with a confused look on his face; and Courtney gave a laugh.
"Just go on in and see Haskins, Blaine" she replied, shaking her head. "He's the one to tell you"
"Okay" replied Blaine, looking at her with a laugh; and headed over to the office for Mr Haskins and knocked on the door.
"It's open" came the reply from Mr Haskins, inside his office; and Blaine opened the door to enter and walked inside.
"Hi Mr Haskins" he said, as he stepped further in to the office and closed the door behind that of himself. "Marley, said something about you wanting to see me"
"I did, yes" replied Mr Haskins giving a nod. "Why don't you take a seat Blaine"
"Okay, yeah" said Blaine, as he went and sat in one of the chairs in front of the principals desk; albeit with a still kind of nervous look on his face, unsure as to what was actually going to be discussed; as Mr Haskins gave a laugh. "And you have nothing to be nervous of here Blaine, I can tell you right now"
"Just even as an adult" said Blaine, with a small laugh. "Getting called into the principals office is still a scary thing"
"Being the principal" said Mr Haskins, with a laugh. "I can't say I know what that is really like. Although it can be scary when Jen calls me into her office, so that might be kind of the same"
"Knowing some of her family and friends, I can totally understand why that is" replied Blaine with a laugh. "So if it's not anything bad as to why I'm here. Then it must be good then?"
"Yes" said Mr Haskins, looking to him and giving a nod. "Are you aware of what is happening in terms with Marley, as in her personal life? I know you aren't necessarily that of close outside of work, giving previous circumstances, but I don't know if you're aware as to what is happening in regards to her personal life"
"If by personal things" said Blaine, looking to Mr Haskins also. "You mean her divorce from Ryder, then I am aware of those happenings. I actually recommended that Ryder, speak with Wes; when he said it was possible that he and Marley might be ending things"
"Jen's, Wes?" asked Mr Haskins, looking to Blaine; who gave a quick nod.
"Yeah, he's Ryder's lawyer" replied Blaine. "Since Marley, already had lined up her brother in law when she went to South Carolina over the break to be hers"
"I wasn't aware of all that, that is rather interesting" said Mr Haskins, with a nod.
"Well one thing I've learnt about the Kapowski women, and those who are related to them" replied Blaine, looking to him. "They are all evil snakes, who can' be trusted"
"Well you might be surprised to hear that Marley has recommended you for taking over her job, when she leaves at the end of the school year then" said Mr Haskins, and Blaine looked to him his eyes widening slightly.
"Really?" he asked, as Mr Haskins nodded his head.
"She has yes" replied Mr Haskins, giving Blaine a smile. "And I do hope that you consider taking it Blaine. I do think you'd make a marvelous go at it, and could really be an asset to us here at the school"
"I, yeah; just wow" said Blaine, with a laugh.
"Wasn't what you were expecting?" asked Mr Haskins, with a laugh also.
"Honestly, I didn't know what to expect" replied Blaine, looking to him. "I knew Marley was going to be going to be heading back to South Carolina, as Ryder had already given me a heads up on that; but I really wasn't expecting her to say I should have her job when she is gone"
"Granted, everything that has gone on" said Mr Haskins. "I do think she has a professional level of respect for you; and that is something to be admired"
"Yeah" replied Blaine, giving a nod. "I guess"
"So in regards to the job?" asked Mr Haskins. "Can I assume that you will be taking on that role next year?"
"Of course, yeah" replied Blaine, looking to him. "If you're wanting me too, I don't want it to be because you feel some pressure too"
"I don't feel any pressure at all Blaine" replied Mr Haskins, giving a slight chuckle. "I would have asked you regardless of Marley even recommending that you would be good for it"
"I'll definitely do it" said Blaine, with a nod. "I've really like being the assistant to Marley, even though at times it was obviously hard; and to be that of the actual music teacher and be in charge I think will be good, challenging but good"
"Okay, well there is nothing you need to do in regards to paperwork" replied Mr Haskins, giving Blaine a smile. "The only thing different you will see from next year will be a rise in your pay"
"Extra money will be good" replied Blaine, with a laugh. "Especially since getting married over the summer"
"Yes" said Mr Haskins, with a laugh. "Has Hannah, made any decision on her name as yet; will we next year have two Anderson's working here?"
"I'm not sure to be honest" replied Blaine, with a laugh. "But maybe, we'll see"
"Well if we do, we do" replied Mr Haskins, with a smile to him. "And I should probably let you go and grab some lunch before the period is over and it's back to class"
"Yeah, I should go and eat" said Blaine, with a laugh and stood from the chair he was seated in. "Thanks for trusting me, and giving me this chance"
"You're a good teacher Blaine" replied Mr Haskins, as Blaine walked over to the office door. "We're lucky to have you"
"Yeah" replied Blaine, with a laugh. "I'll see you later"
"Yes later" said Mr Haskins, as Blaine opened the door and headed out of the principals office; quickly stopping by that of Courtney's desk who clearly already knew what was happening and then headed to the staff room to grab his lunch.
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After the morning classes were over, and advising Blaine that he needed to be going and seeing Mr Haskins; Marley headed to the staff room, and after getting her lunch pack from the fridge; headed over to where Hannah was sitting at the table, where they would generally; along with that of Blaine sit at most days.
"Hi" said Marley, as she sat down; and looked to Hannah who gave her a smile. "How was your holiday?"
"It was good" replied Hannah, with a nod. "What about yours?"
"Good, and also stressful with everything that is going on" replied Marley, with a small smile.
"Yes, Ryder came over to see Blaine and I; well more so Blaine the other day, and told him what is happening" said Hannah, looking to her friend as Marley nodded.
"I know" replied Marley. "He told me he was doing that, and I do appreciate that he did; as I don't want things to be weird or even strained with you and I, and ruin our friendship"
"Of course it won't ruin our friendship" said Hannah, looking to her friend with a smile. "I do totally understand why you and Ryder are making the decision to divorce. You always spoke about children, even in college; and for you to give up wanting to have them, I don't think you'd ever be happy with that"
"I wouldn't" replied Marley, shaking her head. "And seeing Millie over the break, it really has made me want children even more"
"I saw the pictures you posted on your Facebook with her" said Hannah, with a smile. "She really is adorable"
"She is that" replied Marley, with a smile of her own. "And I love her too bits, and already told Mik and Seb that I am up for babysitting any time that they want me to"
"I'm sure they will definitely accept that offer" said Hannah, with a laugh; as Marley gave a nod.
"Seb already has" replied Marley, with a laugh of her own. "Even said he'd nominate me to babysit his and Mikki's niece and nephews too"
"And you will do that too, I am guessing?" asked Hannah, looking to her with a smile.
"Definitely" replied Marley, with a smile also. "I've known all of them since they were born almost, and I love them also as well; even though they really are more that of Mikki's family then mine"
"Well family doesn't always have to be that of blood" said Hannah, with a nod. "We can also choose those who we call family; and from what you have said of your sister in the past, she always saw that of her husband's family as very much her own, and by sounds of things you have always been very close with them too"
"I am, yeah" replied Marley, with a nod also. "Jeremy and Dylan were kind of like the annoying older brothers I never wanted; but also as well kind of loved having around as well, just in case"
"I do hope though that you're not going to be making the move back to South Carolina, before my wedding?" asked Hannah, looking to her. "Because I don't think I could deal with my bridesmaid bailing on me this close to it"
"Of course I'm not going to" replied Marley, shaking her head. "I will be heading home afterwards, although as to when that is and even how; I haven't really worked all that out yet, as the divorce still isn't that of officially finalized"
"Good" replied Hannah, with a nod. "Not that your divorce will soon be finalized, but more so that you will be here for my wedding"
"Yes I will be" said Marley, with a laugh. "And I can't believe you decided to get married the day after we finish up with school for the year"
"Well Blaine and I were originally looking at the weekend after" replied Hannah with a laugh also. "But the venue we wanted was already booked; and since we had already looked at flying over to New Zealand just after the Fourth of July; and gotten all the information for that, then that day was really the only day we could see as being foreseeable"
"It sounds like it will be really magical" said Marley, with a smile to her friend. "And not to mention you're likely to see at least some snow whilst you're there too"
"You'd be no stranger to that though" replied Hannah with a laugh. "Growing up in South Carolina"
"It wasn't ever really good to ski though" said Marley, with a laugh; as Hannah laughed still also.
"Yeah, I'm not still completely certain if I will be trying that just yet" she replied. "We will see when we actually get there"
"I know I'd definitely be trying" replied Marley, with a nod; as Blaine walked into the staff room and headed over to where the two of them were seated and talking.
"Hey sweetie" said Hannah, looking to him as he sat. "What kept you?"
"Umm Marley didn't tell you?" asked Blaine, looking to her and then to Marley quickly; as Hannah shook her head.
"No, she didn't" said Hannah, looking to him. "Is everything okay?"
"It's fine, really fine" replied Blaine, with a nod. "Mr Haskins offered me the job as head music teacher as of next year"
"He did?" asked Hannah, as Blaine nodded his head in reply. "Sweetie, that's awesome news"
"Well it's only because of a cruel hearted Kapowski, once again ripping out and destroying that of hearts" said Blaine, looking to his fiancée and then to Marley. "As to why this is happening"
"I get it Blaine" said Marley, looking to him with that of a sigh. "You think I'm like my sister"
"Can't help but make the comparison, now can I" he replied; as Hannah looked to him.
"Can we not do this Blaine?" she asked. "You promised Ryder the other day, that it wouldn't be like this"
"I'm sorry" replied Blaine, looking to the girl that he was soon going to be marrying. "It's hard to see one of my friends hurt, by yet that of another evil Kapowski who really only tends to think of that of themselves and not about that of anyone else"
"Whilst you may think that of me Blaine, and I get why you do" said Marley, looking to him still. "I only have this to say; if you'd stayed with Mikki, do you think you'd be happy? Because I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have been, as much as I hate to say that, because I do like you as a person. But nothing was ever going to erase what she and Seb had together, even though you very much wanted it to be that way. And if she and you hadn't ended, then you wouldn't be sitting here right now with a great job and a wonderful fiancée who you love and are about to marry" looking to that of the two of them seated with her at the table, she realized that they were not about to say anything as she spoke; so she therefore continued on. "And I at the end of the day, would not be happy with Ryder; you're well aware that he and I want different things, and to stay together because of the fear of it hurting someone else and let it continue to hurt us; well that's just not really fair now is it"
"It isn't fair no" replied Hannah, shaking her head and giving her friend a smile. "And I think really what Blaine meant to say is thank you"
"Yeah thanks for hurting my friend" said Blaine, looking to Marley and giving that of a small laugh. "And maybe I do owe you one for talking me up to Haskins, and actually recommending me for taking over your job"
"I know we will never be friends, Blaine" replied Marley, looking to him with a small smile "But Hannah and I will continue to be hopefully, and that is something that you're going to have to be okay with"
"Well you're moving back to you know there" said Blaine, looking to Marley also. "So out of sight, out of mind; right?"
"Yes, I guess so" replied Marley, with a nod, as she put what was remaining of her lunch back into that of her small bag that she would bring. "And I do have some things that I need to be doing before the next lesson, since I really didn't get a chance to work much over the holidays", as she stood up from the table. "So I will see you both later"
"Yeah, later Marls" replied Hannah, giving her a small smile; and Marley looked to her with a nod. "I do need to be organizing one more fitting of the dresses soon"
"Sure" said Marley, giving her friend a quick smile also; and after heading over to the fridge to return what was left of her lunch to it, she headed back to the music department of the school and got a start on her lessons for the next block of classes; knowing that even though there were obviously going to be some issues that were likely to arise still with her now definite divorce to Ryder, she really did feel happier then she had felt in that of a long time; knowing that soon she would be back home where she really wanted to be.
End Note: I hope that chapter was too confusing, but all that is there, really does need to be there in order to expand on what is happening in among all the other stories in which this does connect into.
I can tell you I have one big mammoth complex and detailed outline and timeline as to how it all fits together; so there will later on be more mention to what's gone on here in, Not Alone; since that really is the story with Blaine and Hannah; but this part with Marley and Ryder divorcing did need to have some focus as to what is going on there, for that of other future storyline as well.
As for having the little reveal that Courtney is dating Jeff; I decided to not have all of Juanita's friends be married and instead chose to pair Courtney with that Jeff; as she really is kind of Jeff's ideal girl in my mind; and maybe later on we might see more of that relationship develop in Uptown Girl. And I will give a more detailed account as to Courtney and her creation at that time; but she is a character that like with Juanita, I created many years ago for my "Forever Friends" originally Power Rangers stories.
Once again thanks for reading, and please do go and check out the author note on "Everywhere" and read that, to better understand what is happening there and how these stories will now all work.
Until next time,
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo