Chapter 5: Sleepless Nights
UH Carter?
Susan?
I cant sleep- can I come in?
Yeah- come in
Susan was wrapped up in a a huge white towelling dressing gown. Her hair was wet and brushed back but occasional drips still floated down her face. She had no makeup on but she looked amazing. Carter laughed as he recalled that the dressing gown actually belonged to him. It swamped her-but it was cute- definitely cute.
Hey
She pushed a lone strand of hair back behind her ear as she joined Carter on his bed. She perched on the end looking slightly embarrassed. He wondered why she was here exactly. He knew this place creaped her out but she looked more upset than scared.
So uh- you wanna talk about anything?
I dont know. Urgh!
She flopped back onto the bed staring at the ceiling before once again pushed herself up and turned to face Carter again.
Its just- everything. I can never get to sleep these days- I just have so much stuff to think about and it all comes back at night- Mark, Susie... everything
You miss him still?
Yeah I miss him. A lot. I know its been a long time but I dont know- he was a great guy
I know. But he would want you to move on Susan
Its just hard. I have mover on- I think
You okay?
Yes Im fine- did you ring Abby?
I got her answer phone
Her answer phone?
Yeah- I know shes home but she must be mad
Does she know Im staying here?
Uh- not yet
Carter!
She didnt give me time to explain
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Uh- come in
The door swung open to reveal Edgar- the butler- standing in front of a very unhappy looking Abby. She had on a black leather jacket, jeans and a grey sweatshirt. Carter and SusanÕs jaws dropped... what was Abby doing here? They realised how bad it must have looked. Susan was sitting on the bed in only a dressing gown and Carter was under the covers opposite her wearing only a t-shirt on top.
Abby?
Oh my god- I think I better go Carter
No Abby wait
Abby this isnt what it looks like!
Abby turned around. Her eyes gleamed with rage and her face was not a pretty picture. As Carter looked at her and then back at SUsan he realised how much prettier the blonde was. Abby was tired- her eyes had huge bags under them- and her skin had a major breakout problem- oh my god what was he talking about? This was Abby she was gorgeous. And she was his girlfriend.
Look Abby Carter is just helping me out- Im staying here for a while
IN HIS BED!?
No Im on his bed NOW- but were talking Im staying the the guest bedroom
Uh Susan I think I better talk to Abby
Yeah I think you better- Im going to MY ROOM ACROSS THE HALL to try and get my extremely big foot out of my equally large mouth...
Carter tried hard not to laugh or even smile. Susan just said the funniest things but now he had to explain all this to Abby. From the look on her face this was going to take some explaining.
Abby...I promise you this isnt what it looks like...
Then what the hell is it John?
I Let Susan stay in one of our spare room I tried to explain thats why I forgot to ring you- I was moving her stuff- but you wouldnt let me explain
John- Its strange and the explanation makes it no better
It doesnt?
Susan has moved her stuff into your house!
Because she has to move Abby and so I let her stay
Yes but Carter she was half naked on your bed!
Abby she had a dressing gown on- she just got out the shower
Ok- bad thoughts in my head
Not with me!
More bad thoughts
Oh- Abby- look Im sorry please. Nothing happened- nothing is going to happen me and Susan split up because I was in love with you. Were only friends
John I know but come on- I cant handle this Im going home Ill see you tomorrow morning
Ok Uh Bye-
John got up to kiss Abby good bye. However as his lips almost reached hers she pulled away. Carter was hurt and upset- surely Abby knew there was nothing going on between him and Susan?
Abby?
Goodnight John
Carter sat back on his bed. Urgh- what was he going to do? Abby could be very annoying sometimes. She had completely jumped to conclusions. I mean- Carter and Susan got flirty once in a while- he knew that as much as anyone but since him and Abby had been dating they hardly even spoke let alone flirted...
Hey you
Susan?
Who else is it going to be
I thought it might be Abby again
Oh- I really screwed that up huh? Sorry
No-no I screwed that one up
I didnt help
You tried
Just wasnt good enough?
Dont worry Susan- she over reacted completely
John- youre in love with her dont let her go
You called me John
What isnt that your name?
Haha very funny Susan
Goodnight Carter
Goodnight Dr Lewis
And with that and a cheeky wink Susan left the room grinning. Ha- let Abby go. These days Carter was asking himself why exactly he let Susan go- John think about Abby. Abby- your girlfriend. Abby the girl a few days ago you were going to ask to marry you- wow what a mistake that would have been...
UH Carter?
Susan?
I cant sleep- can I come in?
Yeah- come in
Susan was wrapped up in a a huge white towelling dressing gown. Her hair was wet and brushed back but occasional drips still floated down her face. She had no makeup on but she looked amazing. Carter laughed as he recalled that the dressing gown actually belonged to him. It swamped her-but it was cute- definitely cute.
Hey
She pushed a lone strand of hair back behind her ear as she joined Carter on his bed. She perched on the end looking slightly embarrassed. He wondered why she was here exactly. He knew this place creaped her out but she looked more upset than scared.
So uh- you wanna talk about anything?
I dont know. Urgh!
She flopped back onto the bed staring at the ceiling before once again pushed herself up and turned to face Carter again.
Its just- everything. I can never get to sleep these days- I just have so much stuff to think about and it all comes back at night- Mark, Susie... everything
You miss him still?
Yeah I miss him. A lot. I know its been a long time but I dont know- he was a great guy
I know. But he would want you to move on Susan
Its just hard. I have mover on- I think
You okay?
Yes Im fine- did you ring Abby?
I got her answer phone
Her answer phone?
Yeah- I know shes home but she must be mad
Does she know Im staying here?
Uh- not yet
Carter!
She didnt give me time to explain
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Uh- come in
The door swung open to reveal Edgar- the butler- standing in front of a very unhappy looking Abby. She had on a black leather jacket, jeans and a grey sweatshirt. Carter and SusanÕs jaws dropped... what was Abby doing here? They realised how bad it must have looked. Susan was sitting on the bed in only a dressing gown and Carter was under the covers opposite her wearing only a t-shirt on top.
Abby?
Oh my god- I think I better go Carter
No Abby wait
Abby this isnt what it looks like!
Abby turned around. Her eyes gleamed with rage and her face was not a pretty picture. As Carter looked at her and then back at SUsan he realised how much prettier the blonde was. Abby was tired- her eyes had huge bags under them- and her skin had a major breakout problem- oh my god what was he talking about? This was Abby she was gorgeous. And she was his girlfriend.
Look Abby Carter is just helping me out- Im staying here for a while
IN HIS BED!?
No Im on his bed NOW- but were talking Im staying the the guest bedroom
Uh Susan I think I better talk to Abby
Yeah I think you better- Im going to MY ROOM ACROSS THE HALL to try and get my extremely big foot out of my equally large mouth...
Carter tried hard not to laugh or even smile. Susan just said the funniest things but now he had to explain all this to Abby. From the look on her face this was going to take some explaining.
Abby...I promise you this isnt what it looks like...
Then what the hell is it John?
I Let Susan stay in one of our spare room I tried to explain thats why I forgot to ring you- I was moving her stuff- but you wouldnt let me explain
John- Its strange and the explanation makes it no better
It doesnt?
Susan has moved her stuff into your house!
Because she has to move Abby and so I let her stay
Yes but Carter she was half naked on your bed!
Abby she had a dressing gown on- she just got out the shower
Ok- bad thoughts in my head
Not with me!
More bad thoughts
Oh- Abby- look Im sorry please. Nothing happened- nothing is going to happen me and Susan split up because I was in love with you. Were only friends
John I know but come on- I cant handle this Im going home Ill see you tomorrow morning
Ok Uh Bye-
John got up to kiss Abby good bye. However as his lips almost reached hers she pulled away. Carter was hurt and upset- surely Abby knew there was nothing going on between him and Susan?
Abby?
Goodnight John
Carter sat back on his bed. Urgh- what was he going to do? Abby could be very annoying sometimes. She had completely jumped to conclusions. I mean- Carter and Susan got flirty once in a while- he knew that as much as anyone but since him and Abby had been dating they hardly even spoke let alone flirted...
Hey you
Susan?
Who else is it going to be
I thought it might be Abby again
Oh- I really screwed that up huh? Sorry
No-no I screwed that one up
I didnt help
You tried
Just wasnt good enough?
Dont worry Susan- she over reacted completely
John- youre in love with her dont let her go
You called me John
What isnt that your name?
Haha very funny Susan
Goodnight Carter
Goodnight Dr Lewis
And with that and a cheeky wink Susan left the room grinning. Ha- let Abby go. These days Carter was asking himself why exactly he let Susan go- John think about Abby. Abby- your girlfriend. Abby the girl a few days ago you were going to ask to marry you- wow what a mistake that would have been...