Thanks for all your lovley reviews :D Means the world to me
How outrageous was the Soap Awards last night! How could David or Jacqueline NOT win Sexiest Mlae or Female? I mean, Danny Mac is fit, But he's not Dvaid Witts... And it's boring that Michelle keeps winning! And Eastenders only won one award! OUTRAGE!
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Lauren body shook with voilent sobs, as she cried onto Maxs shoulder. She felt Max rub her back comfortingly and it made her calm down a little bit.
'Lauren, tell me whats wrong please? You're scaring me a bit!' he said, the worry laced in his voice
'I didn't mean to... I didn't... I can't tell you right now! I need time to process it myself' Lauren said. Although it was muffled into his shoulder, Max still caught every word. Instinctively, his hands went down to her wrists. Lauren sniffled and pulled back, as Max lifted up the sleeves of her jacket. He smiled and looked Lauren.
'I'm proud of you' he said, holding up her wrists. Her wrists, which were now healed, only had scars represening the journey and battles what Lauren had faced over the last few years. With Lauren now having a tan, after living in a hot country for a year, the scars stood out slightly against the tanned skin.
'Thanks Daddy' Lauren whispered, before gently pulling her wrists free of Max grasp and headed into the living room, where Abi let out a shriek of happiness at her sisters arrival.
'LAUREN!' she shrieked happily, putting her plate down on the table and hugging her sister. Lauren gigled and hugged her sister tightly. Lauren pulled away after a few seconds nad smiled at Abi.
'What are you doing here?' asked Abi
'Though I'd come home for a bit. Is that a crime?' asked Lauren. Abi cocked an eyebrow and lightly scoffed.
'I'll believe that when your eye make up is smeared down your cheeks. What happened? Is everything okay in Greece?' Abi rambled. Lauren rolled her eyes and placed her hands on her sisters shoudlers.
'Abi! Everything fine, okay? Now, before you start with the twenty questions... I'm goign for a shower and gettnig changed, is that okay?' stated Lauren. Abi narrowed her eyes and nodded, watching as Lauren smiled at her and headed upstairs with the bag she had packed...
Lauren shut the bedroom door behind her and leant against. She sighed and ran a hand through her hair, wondering how her life could've done a 360 degree turn in the space of four hours. She sighed again and heaved her bag onto her bed, before unpacking. After pulling all her toiletries away, she grabbed a towel and her Papaiya and Mango shampoo and conditner, before heading for the bathroom. Once in there, she switched on the shower and stripped herself of her clothing, throwing them into the hamper, before stepping into the shower. She let the hot water pound down her body, washing away the memories of that evening. She soon returned to her normal calm self, singing while she washed her hair and herself. She stepped out of the shower soon afterwards, feeling more relaxed and calm. She smiled to herself in the mirror, as she tightened the towel round her body. Grabbing her toiltries, she walked from the bathroom back to her bedroom, heading for the vanity dresser...
Meanwhile, downstairs, Max and Abi were discussing Lauren's return. They were speaking in hushed tones, incase Lauren came downstairs and heard them tlaking about her.
'But why would she turn here, if won't say what wrong? whispered Abi. Max shrugged his shoulders.
'I don't know..'
'But don't you want to know?' pressed ABi. Max sighed and looked at his youngest daughter.
'Look, Abi. She's returned for a reason, yes. But until she's ready to tell us... We don't go pushing her to tell us, or force her to tell us, okay?' asked Max
'But-' began Abi, trying to make a point
'Okay?' he said firmly. Abi scowled, but nodded. They sat in silence for a few minutes, before Abi got to her feet.
'Want a drink?' she asked Max, who shook his head. Abi sighed and headed for the kitchen, shutting the door behind her...
Half an hour later, Lauren was sat on her bed, her hair dried and dressed in some of her pyjamas. Her chin was resting on her knees and her eyes were fixed on the moon, shining outside. Suddenly, her phone blasted to life, making her gasp and jump. She picked up nad saw the caller ID.
Richard.
She hit the reject button and placed it down on her bedside table. She felt herself get angry for reason and hot tears blurred her vision and she squuezed her eyes shut. She clenched her fist tight, her fingernails leaving imprints in the palm of her hands. She managed to get her under control and controlled her breathing.
'Breath, Lauren. Just breath and pretend it hasn't happened. Just pretend it never happened. It'll be better that way! Change what happened...' Lauren chanted to herself. Soon, her body untensed and she opened her eyes and smiled. She looked at her medication on the side of her table and sighed. She picked them up and unscrewed the bottle. She pour two into her hand and headed downstairs for a glass of water. She swallowed the pills and finishe dof the water, before Max entered the kitchen.
'Abi's gone to Jay's and Oscar's in bed. If you want to tell me now... It'll stay between us. I promise, Lauren' aid Max. Lauren frowned.
'Tell you what?' she asked
'Why you came back? You came in tears, babe' said Max. Lauren frowned even more
'No I didn't. I came happy because I was back here...' said Lauren, laughing slightly, before tapping her Dad's head.
'You're not loosing it are you, Dad?' she joked, as she walked from the kitchen, leaving a confused Max to wonder what kind of mind game Lauren was playing...
The next morning, Lauren decided to go surprise Whitney and Carol. She showered, got dressed in her favourite pair of black jeans and black and white striped top and headed downstairs, while pulling her wedges on her feet.
'Morning, Abs. You okay?' she asked her sister. Abi nodded and smiled
'Yeah. You?' she asked
'Yep! I'm off out. Tell Dad I'll be round at Carol's. Laters!' Laurne called as she headed from the house. She pulled the door shut and breathed in the air of Albert Square. She sighed and headed down the steps, aiming to go for Carol's house. She walked across the Square, when a piercing squeal reache dher ears. She just had time to prepare herself when someone threw themselves onto her.
Lauren! You're back! Oh My God, this is fabulous! I love your hair! It's so much more lighter than the last time I saw you!' Lauren chuckled and looked round.
'Erm... Alice, think you destroyed my eardrum with your squeal! How loud do you shriek?' Laurne laughed, rubbing her ear. Alice giggled.
'Sorry. Listen, I've got to go work, but we'll have a catch up later, yeah?' Alice rushed off, without waiting for an answer from Lauren. Lauren chuckled and continued her journey to Whitney's house...
Alice dug out her mobile and dialled Joey's number. She couldn't wait to tell him the news. She waited a few minutes, before he picked up.
'Alice? What the hell! It's not even 11:00 yet! This better be good!' groaned Joey. Alice rolled her eyes at her brothers whine and laughed.
'Oh trust me! It's good! You won't believe what just happened!' Alice squealed. Joey groaned and got out of the bed, his sweatpants hanging low on his hips. He headed downstairs as he listening to Alice ramble on about her morning routine. He sighe,d getting annoyed with her.
'ALICE! Tell me what the good news is or I'm hanging up!' Joey snapped, pouring himself a coffee.
'Better prepare yourself for this one... Lauren's back!' Alice said. The line was quiet on the end. She took the phone away from her ear and looked at the screen. Joey hadn't hung up, but it was silent.
'Joey? Are you there?' she asked, frowning. Silence.
'JOEY!' Alice shouted. The line crackled, before Joey spoke, his voice shaky.
'Lauren's back? As in my Lauren?' asked Joey, putting empathsis on 'my'. Alice chuckled and nodded, before remembering JOey couldn't see her.
'Yep. So, I'm guessing I'll be seeing you later?' she asked. Joey laughed.
'You know too well. See you later, Alice!' said Joey, ending the call. He placed his cup down on the counter and smiled, feeling more alive than he had done in year...
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