Hey everyone, I have been in love with the reviews lately. Thank you so much. Well here in chapter 19. Please forgive for any big mistakes, I was half sleep half woke when I wrote this, and running on 5 hours of sleep. Anyway enjoy!
Alicia walked through the halls of her new law firm. Well not really new law, just a new name. LG. Alicia wasn't really sure about the new name. She felt that it had something to do with the fact that Will was still on suspension. Even though Will explained that it was do that people would not that the firm was weak and not in control of their company. That and after a long fight with Stern, they finally are out of debt and free of Stern's chains.
As Alicia continued to trek the long hallways of LG, she bumped into her favorite private investigator.
"Hey Khalinda."Alicia said as she saw the young woman fly down the hallway, nearly bumping into her. She looked as though she hadn't slept in days. Khalinda barely saw her, but upon hearing Alicia's voice, she stopped dead in her tracks.
"Alicia."Khalinda was already half way down the hallways, but turned back around to Alicia.
"Hey Halinda, you nearly knocked me down back there. Hey are you ok, I haven't really seen you in a while and I miss our nightly drinks."Alicia said when her friend finally reached looked anxious, well at least on the inside. EVen though they have been friends a while, Alicia still can not tell her different emotions. She can only tell when something is up, not really what is wrong.
Khalinda took a second to think about her answer. For a moment she thought about telling her right there. But then she remembered that they were in LG, and that might not be the best of places to do this at.
"I'm fine. I just had a lot of running around because of Will you know.I actually have to go now."Khalinda tried to run off before Alicia could find anything else about what was really going on.
"Ok, call me when you're free!"Alicia shouted as Khalinda ran down the hallway.
Alicia shook her head and continued down the hallway to Matthew Ashbaugh. She almost hated seeing him as much as she hated seeing Colin Sweeney. But something about him made their time manageable. Either way, Alicia knew that this would be a very long and trying day
Will put his feet up. It was the first day in Will's suspension that he had nothing to do. And honestly, he was really happy about that.
His sisters were finally gone after a whole week. Zach and Grace had a field trip to go to. Something about a college fair. Alicia had just called him and told him that Matthew Ashbaugh was there today. And he knew that every time he came to the firm, ALicia would always be late. Whether it be about filing meaningless lawsuits or just doing paperwork on his other cases. And even though Diane offered to let him come in and do consulting on his old cases, he declined for the day. He had already enough excitement with his sisters and the kids. Not to even mention Alicia.
Either way, he was planning on a carefree day, most likely drinking beer and eat takeout. And just as Will was getting comfortable, a knock came to his door. WIll sighed as he got up to answer it.
"Yes?"Will said, swinging the door open. He didn't even bother to check who it was.
"Well hello to you to Will."Kalinda said as she walked into his apartment. Will shook his head as he closed the door to his apartment.
"What's up K?"Will asked as he re-occupied his seat on the couch, passing a beer to Khalinda as he sat. Khalina took the beer without looking at him. She kept her eyes on the tv screen and propped her feet up on the coffee table.
"Can't a friend just come by and say hi?"Khalinda said, keeping all of her attention on the tv. Will was one of the few people that could see Khalinda's true emotions. SHe had hoped to make this conversation simple without him knowing too much.
"No, not you. What happened? Something between you and Alicia?"WIll said, never leaving his friends face. He took a sip of his beer as Khalinda turned towards him, nearly breaking her own neck.
"What? How did you know?"Khalinda grew increasingly nervous, she was not sure how much to tell him.
"Well you only come by when she's not. Alicia said that you two haven't talked since before my suspension. And the little incident in the hallway earlier. I had to guess that you were avoiding her for some reason. So spill."
"Ok. Fine."Khalinda said getting up. She began to pace back and forth for a while before continuing.
"Well all of this started way before I met her. Before I met you. This all started with Peter and the SA."Khalinda stopped when she saw how angry Will got when he heard it all started with Peter. She knew he hated him and how he still managed to hurt Alicia after being free from him. Will waved her to continue.
"Well I'm not sure that you know. Actually you shouldn't, if you do I will have Peter's head on a platter. But anyway, I was married, yes I was married. Now calm down. But he was not a good guy. He was abusive and we did bad things together. I couldn't get away from him so I went to Peter for help. I asked him to change my name and other things, but I asked him how I normally get things done."Khalinda said this last part a bit sadder then she said the rest of the story. She really hated that she was like this. But in this world, that seemed like the only way to get things done.
"So after that, I went on with my life. You know the rest. I had hoped to never have to deal with what I did. But Then Alicia came, and I fell for her. But I mean, she's Alicia, and I never thought that the housewife would be this amazing and such a great friend. And I thought that since he never told her, she would never have to know. But then at Peter's trial, the SA tried to use the affair. I was cool then, but then their witch hunt for you. They tried it again. And now I am wrecked for some reason. I keep feeling like I should tell her. But I don't know why I care so much."Khalinda said, flopping down on the couch next to Will.
For a while the two of them just sat there looking at each other. Both taking a sip of their own beer. Then Will finally smiled at Khalinda.
"You know what this means Khalinda…..you have a heart."Will said reaching for Khalinda as she jumped from the couch.
"Will this isn't funny. I really don't know what to do."Khalinda started pacing again.
"K, you love Alicia. That is your best friend, with the exception of me of course. And when you hurt your best friend, you feel bad. Even if they don't even know that you hurt them. The feelings that you are feeling is grief and regretment. You need to tell her if you want to feel better."Will watched as Khalinda stopped pacing and looked at Will.
"She is going to be pissed. She will never forgive me. She will not be my best friend anymore."Khalinda said with sadness in her voice. The sheer thought of losing one of her only best friends. It was too much to bare. A single tear drop fell from Khalinda's cheek.
"No she is not Khalinda. If you tell her what you told me, she will understand. You know her, she doesn't hold grudges, well not against friends. Alicia cares for you just like you care for her. Just talk to her, she will understand, I promise. Besides, if you let this sit, it will eat you alive. And you will slow destroy you own relationship by trying not to hurt her."Will got up to comfort his friend.
"Well when did you become Yoda?"Khalinda joked before hugging Will.
"I'm going to go tell her now."Khalinda said going towards the door.
"Khalinda."Will stopped her before leaving.
"Do it over drinks. It will be easier for both of you ok?"Will said becoming worried about his two best friends. He didn't want either of them to be hurt, but he knew this was the only way. Khalinda smiled and waved to Will before leaving the apartment. As soon as Khalinda left, Will grabbed his keys. He need to go pick up a couple of bottle of wine. He knew Alicia would be coming by and they would need a lot of wine.
Alicia walked into the hotel bar down the street from the office. She had gotten a text from Khalinda a little while earlier asking her to come meet her. Alicia was more than excited to finally get back into the grove that they used to have. But as she approached her friend, she could see that this was not a normal get together.
"Hey Khalinda."Alicia said as she hopped onto the stool next to her.
"Alicia we need to talk."Khalinda said before taking a shot of tequila.
"Uh-Oh. Bar keep. A shot of tequila."Alicia said as she placed her purse down. She knew this was going to be a long night.
"OK Alicia I have to tell you something, and I want you to hear me through first. Can you do that for me please?"Khalinda asked as Alicia's drink came for her. Alicia shook her head, anxious to know what was bugging her.
"Ok a couple of years ago, I was married."Khalinda stopped as Alicia started to choke on her drink.
"You..were...married?"Alicia tried to keep down the smile that was already forming on her lips. Khalinda glared at her and continued her story.
"I was married to an abusive bad guy. He hurt me and others, together we were not the best of people. WHen I wanted to get away, he threatened me so I went to the only person I knew that could happened. I went to Peter."Khalinda stopped for a moment. wondering if she should stop while she was ahead. Remembering what Will said, she continued.
"I did what I do best. I used my body to get my named changed and other things. It was brief and only that one time."Khalinda said, hoping Alicia wouldn't smack her where she stood. But Alicia remained still.
"Is this why you were avoiding me?"Alicia calmly said, no emotions were showing on her face, causing Khalinda to become hurt.
"Yes, I am so sorry Alicia. I didn't mean to hurt you. I didn't know who you were. I didn't even care back then, but I know now. And I will do any-"Khalinda stopped when she noticed that Alicia's head was down and there were sounds coming from her. Khalinda couldn't tell what they were, but she assumed tears. She was shocked to see Alicia laughing as she raised her head.
"I am so sorry Khalinda...That...wasn't nice."Alicia said between laughs. Khalinda was confused on why she was laughing. Was it do to so much anger?
"Alicia?"
"I'm sorry. It's just that I didn't know you wouldn't talk to me because of something so silly as that. I was worried that it was something urgent or that you were mad at me." Alicia said after getting herself together. Khalinda was still a bit confused. She wasn't mad?
"Why would I be mad at you?"
"Well because of Will. I was worried that you blamed me for Will getting suspended just like everyone else did. You know that Peter did this because of me. I have been getting that a lot lately."Alicia took another shot of tequila after the bartender placed one in front of both of them.
"No, of course not. So you don't hate me?"Khalinda asked, following Alicia in her shot.
"No. I already knew that you two got together."As soon as she finished her sentence, Khalinda punched her in the shoulder.
"Ouch! What was that for?"Alicia asked as she rubbed her arm.
"For making me go through so much grief for so long. How long did you know, and how?"
"Well I found out at Peter's victory party. Some private investigator told me, hoping to scare me I guess. I'm still not sure why he really did it. But for a while I didn't believe him, I knew you would have never done anything like that."Alicia stopped when she saw Khalinda's head go down in shame.
"But then I thought about it and I was sure that you needed something and it was mostly Peter's fault. Well I'm sure that you propositioned him, but he probably flirted with you before that. And this is not really your fault, you did this so that you could be safe, Peter did this because he is a scum bag. Also he was the married guy, he should have known better, not you."Alicia could tell that her words still did not comfort her friend.
"Hey Khalinda, I am not mad at you and you shouldn't be mad at yourself either. You shouldn't have had to do that just to be safe from an abusive horrible relationship. I am actually glad that you did do this."Well this got her attention.
"What? Why?"Khalinda said looking up at Alicia.
"If you didn't do this. Something would have happened to you and I would have never met you. And that is really tragic."Alicia said with a big smile, which seemed to be contagious.
"Alight now can we get pass this whole mess and be friends again? Because I seriously miss my best friend. Will can be a handful at times."Alicia said before ordering more drinks.
"Yes."Khalinda said before turning around and gulping down another shot.
Alicia walked into Will's apartment around 12. She was mostly wasted and very happy.
"You look like you had a good day."Will said as he helped her put her stuff down and sit on the couch.
"I had wine, I had thought that you might need it after a day with Matthew, but guess you already had a bottle...or three."Will said as Alicia laid down on his lap.
"Yeah, and Khalinda went out for drinks. I'm not sure that I told you this, but she slept with Peter."Alicia said, partly slurring her words.
"Yes. Khalinda came by earlier and told me. So am I right to assume that you two are ok?"Will stroked her hair, he was worried that he gave Khalinda the wrong advice.
"Yeah, were good. She sure can drink."Alicia said sitting up.
"So how was the rest of your day. Did Matthew bore you to death?"
"No, we went to court. I got to go against Finn again."Alicia smiled as she said his name. This only proved to piss Will off.
"You know he is really smart and really cute. I didn't notice it until today. I think I might go out and have drinks with him like he asked before."Alicia said playing with her hair. She pretended to act like she had no idea that this was making Will mad. After Khalinda told her of all the time Will had today and the girls Khalinda heard tried to go after him while he was on suspension. She thought she would get a little bit of payback.
"He asked you out"Will's jealousy becoming harder and harder to conceal.
"Yeah he asked me couple of times. I went once. He was a really cute smile and nice hair. Did you know-"And before she could continue, Will trapped her lips under his. Only parting for air.
"Let's not talk about Finn ok?"Will said as he started to take her shirt off. Alicia smiled as WIll went for her favorite part. She felt a little bad about using Finn like that. She was sure she would make it up to him one day, some how.
So how did everyone like it? Was it so bad because I was tired? But I hope that you guys really loved I want to say out of all of my chapters, if only one could have came true on the show. It had to have been this one. I really need Alicia and Khalinda to be friends before she leaves. Anyway, don't forget to review.