Unexpected Twists In Life
Alely7
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. This is purely for entertainment and no profits will be made.
So, I didn't get 8 reviews, oh well, I got enough to continue, so I am. It was nice to see those reviews when I got home from vacation. Of course I couldn't leave this story undone; it used to be my favorite, but now it's just weird. So, sorry for that. Also, it's really short, but it's the way I wanted it, and I rule all, so… Here it is, and please review!
Chapter 5
When Monica heard the dial tone on the other end, she knew she should hang up. But instead, she just let the phone fall from her hands and onto her bed. It was all so unexpected, and not at all good. It had sure as hell been an emotional day, and now, Monica's day had taken quite an emotional turn. One that would forever change her. Now, everything was different, because now she was forced to look at everything differently. All of her relationships with people would change drastically, and she considered not telling them. They wouldn't know for a while. Not a few months anyway. But then…
Monica closed her eyes still not believing the news. She leaned back on her pillows, suddenly feeling faint. And then she fell asleep, listening to the dial tone of the phone beep continuously.
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Monica wrapped her sweatshirt more closely around herself. Somehow, it made her feel safer. It was like a protective shield, although in reality, she knew it would do nothing at all. She passed all sorts of people as she exited, wondering if any of them were going in for the same reason. She kept her eyes on the floor, pondering the new information she had received. But Monica wasn't looking where she was going, and she accidentally ran into another young woman. Not wanting a confrontation, she kept her head down and uttered a quick apology.
"Monica?" Then other woman called as Monica tried to quickly escape. "Monica, is that you?"
Feeling she had no other choice, Monica stopped in her tracks and answered the all too familiar red head. She knew this would be awkward.
"Kathy! How are you?" Monica tried t be cheerful, though she felt she came off quite saccharine.
"I'm doing good, just visiting a friend of mine who works here. But what about you? Why are you here?" She asked condescendingly. Kathy tried to be civil, and although she no longer harbored any anger against her ex-fiancé, she couldn't help but hold a small grudge against the woman who stole his heart. But still, she tried, and that was the best she could do.
Monica knew everyone would find out sometime, and she decided not to keep it in. It was too big to be a secret, she would need everyone's help. Kathy may not have been the first person Monica wanted to tell, but she might as well tell her.
So she did…
But Monica decided she wouldn't tell her friends until Friday, so that they could have the weekend to digest everything. She knew for sure it would take them at least a weekend; she hadn't even digested it herself yet, so she needed more time.
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Chandler pushed open the door to Central Perk and immediately spotted the last person he ever imagined seeing. It was Kathy. He tried to sneak out of the coffee shop undetected, but he had been caught. Kathy saw him and waved him over. He could pretend he never saw her, but he figured he should just face her rather than live in fear of seeing her every where he went. Which he hadn't exactly been doing, but he thought he might start now if he didn't talk to her.
He closed the door and walked the short distance over to Kathy's table. She looked great, he had to admit, although she didn't quite compare to Monica. He immediately felt guilty for thinking this, and blushed slightly as he went to give her a hug.
"Chandler, how have you been?" Kathy asked, slightly more sincerely than she had with Monica.
"I've been okay." Chandler tried not to act too happy. It had only been a few days and not much had changed, besides the fact that they were no longer together. But Chandler also didn't know about Monica. He was actually still awaiting a response from her. He had decided to wait and see before he gave her his other surprise.
"Yeah, well, isn't this such a coincidence? First I run into Monica this morning, in such a strange place at that, and then you, here."
"You saw Monica today?"
"Yes, strange, isn't it?"
"Yeah, that is kinda weird. Where did you…" Kathy cut off Chandler.
"Don't you think it's so strange, that we didn't know? I mean all this time, and not a clue. And you know her better than I do. Although, maybe you knew all along, and that was why you said her name… But anyway, it's terribly sad, and life altering, she's still a young woman, and she shouldn't have to be in such a predicament. But at least she'll have all of you to help her through it." Kathy kept on going, oblivious to the confusion clear on Chandler's face. "By the way, are you two still going to be together despite this? I don't think this should stop you from being with the woman you love, and I do know that you love her Chandler." Finally she stopped to look at his reaction.
"What are you talking about?" Chandler asked, genuinely puzzled.
"Oh? You haven't heard?" She thought for sure Monica would tell Chandler and the gang before she told any one else.
"No, but Kathy, please tell me. I need to know, please." He was begging, and worrying at the same time. What was going on with Monica?
"Well, don't tell her I told you, but…
Sorry for going all dramatic on you, it wasn't planned like this, but whatever, I'm bored, and I am still on Colorado time, so I can't sleep… Please review!
Alex