Monday 28 September 2015

Stuck In The Middle (Alec's POV)



As soon as Alex told me that Dri was bringing her new boyfriend to the Hamptons with us I wasn’t happy, I knew if we really wanted we could have made this a boys only weekend and I would have been able to get the house keys off Dri if needed but instead we decided to invite the girls as well but if I had of known…

As soon as Dri was on that plane back from London I had Spencer on the phone telling me what had happened, I couldn’t believe it when I was told that Dri had a boyfriend that wasn’t Spencer. I didn’t have siblings growing up, all I had was Spencer and his siblings, I got along with him and his brother well enough but it was his two sisters that I didn’t get along with, hell even Spencer didn’t get along with his sisters.

Spencer was the second youngest of the lot, his older sister and brother were twins being three years older than him while his younger sister was five years younger than him.

It wasn’t until Spencer met Dri and in turn I did as well that she became the sister I never had, but when the two of them went on a break I lost her and not by choice. I was following Spencer’s request to stay away from her and give her the space she needed but it wasn’t until that night in the club that I realised maybe Spencer did the wrong thing.

Seeing Dri shaken up like that because of a simple run made me realise that she needed to be protected, I knew enough from Spencer to know that Nathan was bad news and as soon as his name was mentioned I had to get her out of there.

If it wasn’t for the fact that Spencer was leaving I honestly hoped that night would cause both of them to realise the mistake they made, you would have to be blind to not see how much those two loved each other.

I was shocked when I entered Spencer’s apartment one night to find another guy in there, I couldn’t believe Dri was doing this to Spencer. I lost it and left calling him instantly not even caring if I was waking him up, he needed to know what she was doing in his apartment. It was then that Spencer explained to me the terms the two of them had come to when it came to him being in London and I instantly felt bad, I could have seriously ruined things for Dri, hell I could have ruined the friendship I had between Dri and I.

I was glad when Dri accepted my apology, I honestly did feel bad for ruining things and having to make her explain what I was going on about but she said it was fine, if he couldn’t handle it then he wasn’t worth it.

Things were fine from then, Dri seemed happy even though she hadn’t heard from the guy and Nathan had been away but everything changed come Dri’s birthday.

Spencer had flown down to surprise her, but it only ended with them realising that Nathan had sent Dri flowers, the guy Dri went on a date with turned out to be engaged and then the following morning Dri and Spencer got into a fight.

Spencer wouldn’t tell me what they fought about, he rarely did but whatever it was didn’t make him angry, he was hurt. It was then I wondered if they still had their issues because of the break or if there was something else going on that I didn’t know about.

But things seemed to fix themselves between them and they were fine for the rest of the week he was here.

I thought everything was fine after that visit with Spencer and it seemed to be, even when Dri went to Boston to visit her sister she came back exactly the same but it wasn’t until she went to London to visit him that everything changed, they both changed.

Spencer became depressed and threw himself into work more in hopes of coming back and winning Dri before it became serious or she really fell for him, whereas I realised that Dri had been lying to us, I wondered if the girls new the truth.

So when I heard he was coming this weekend I wasn’t happy, he was the reason why my best friend was currently depressed in a foreign country.

I couldn’t head out that Friday afternoon with the rest of them because I had work to finish up, Alex complained saying I worked from home and could have done it in the Hamptons, he was right I could have but wouldn’t have so instead I headed down early Saturday morning with Belle and Jase.

I wasn’t exactly thrilled when I entered the kitchen to find some guy I didn’t know standing there, no one said anything about Emery bringing a date so I knew it had to be Dri’s new boyfriend.

“Oi who are you?” I called out, not caring what was going to happen with Dri.

He had his back to me and I must have startled him because he dropped the empty bottle that was in his hand and I was just glad it broke in the sink and not the floor, he turned and faced me looking a little hesitant.

“Damon, I’m here with Dri” so I finally get told the idiots name.

“Good now I know your name so I can tell it Dri once you’ve left” I spoke calmly but when he didn’t leave I lost it and the two of us started arguing it and it only stopped when Dri spotted us.

Dri threatened me but I knew she wouldn’t follow through on it with me so I said I would play nice anyway and it was then I handed her the letter, I knew as soon as I spotted them last night I knew it wasn’t from Spencer or the boyfriend and I hated seeing her this scared.

“Don’t” I warned the new boyfriend when he went to follow her outside.

“What’s it to you?” he quipped back but I narrowed my eyes,

“I might be the ex’s best friend but I know her a lot better than you do, I’m telling you not to go out there” but he didn’t listen, he headed outside anyway.

I quickly ran a hand threw my hair before looking for Emery knowing she’ll be able to bring Dri inside and talk to her along with Sutton.

Monday 21 September 2015

The Letter

Thank you all for being so patient about my broken computer, I have finally gotten it fixed and only lost a few things. All of this aside my life has gotten a lot busier in recent weeks and I am no longer able to post three times a week. I'm going to try and stick to once a week with maybe posting bonus posts every now and then. Also I don't know why this whole post is in italics, it won't let me change it.

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Sorry!

So instead of leaving you all hanging and not posting at all I thought I would attempt to post this from my phone.

So my computer has died and I'm hoping it's just the battery or something. Unfortunately this means no post today as my posts are saved to my conputer and not this website. Hopefully I will have this sorted out by Friday.

Monday 14 September 2015

Meeting The Friends



“Do you have everything babe?” Damon spoke while entering the bedroom, it was currently Friday night and we were heading out to the Hamptons.

Damon had agreed to spend the weekend with my friends and we were now on our way to head down there. I was the one that had access to the keys since they were in Spencer’s apartment and I was picking up Sutton, Emery and Alex on the way while Belle, Jase and Alec were heading down early tomorrow morning because they couldn’t get down there tonight and Nik wasn’t coming since he latest girlfriend didn’t want to spend the weekend in the Hamptons.

“I do, are you sure you are ready for this. Remember I told you that my friends are my Spencer’s friends” he had finally given in and asked what Spencer’s name was after the idea of meeting my friends came up, he didn’t want to get caught out not knowing who he was.

“Yes I’m sure, I would love to meet your friends. I also remember you saying that it is his family house and we are taking his car down there” he rolled his eyes at my comment before coming over and wrapping his arms tightly around me.

As well as having access to the keys for the Hamptons house I also had access to the keys to his SUV that was currently sitting in the buildings garage.

“Right sorry, I guess I’m just worried”

“Because most of the guys are his friends, it’s fine I get it. Honestly you worry too much, you’ve already told me if I’m too uncomfortable you won’t care if I hop on a train back here, just relax Dri” he kissed the top of my head and I did as he requested, I relaxed in his arms.

“I’m sorry but I do have everything, I’m good to go” I pulled away from him and headed for the door.

“Do you have the keys?” his question stopped me and I smiled at him sheepishly.

“No, they’re in his office somewhere” I groaned, even though my bed was in there I didn’t really go into his office.

I left the bedroom and headed into his office and I stopped at the sight, I completely forgot I removed all the photos of the two of us and placed them in here, I did not long after he left because it hurt so much to see them. Damon came in behind me and took notice of the photos sitting on my bed, he walked over and picked one up.

I watched him carefully but he didn’t say anything as he put the photo down, “where would the keys be?”

“Most likely his desk, hang on” I replied heading over to his desk and began rifling through the draws before I found the set of keys I was looking for and picked them.

“Got them, we can go now” I walked over and kissed Damon’s cheek before heading out of the office.

When we made it down to the garage and Damon took in sight of the SUV as I unlocked it I heard him mutter, “fucking trust fund kids”

I turned and looked at him, I didn’t know what his problem was with trust fund kids, it would be a conversation for another day but I knew it would be an issue this weekend. I even felt a little hurt by his comment.

“I wouldn’t say that this weekend, one of the guys Alec also happens to be one of those trust fund kids and what would you say if I was one of those alleged trust fund kids”

“Sorry babe” he softly kissed my cheek. “I really am, I didn’t realise”

“I’m not one of those kids but still some of my friends are” well it was only half a lie, I would have been a trust fund kid had my dad still been alive, my mother killed that idea once he had passed away.

“I promise to keep my comments to myself” he spoke softly before kissing me, “want me to drive?”

I laughed at Damon and he frowned at me, “Spencer would kill me for letting someone drive his car, he won’t even let his best friend drive it. It’s all on me this weekend”

“I get it, you drive and I’ll take a nap” he smirked before opening the door for me

“You better not” I warned him but he kissed me before shutting the door and walking around to the other side.

I drove the couple of blocks to Alex’s apartment and found that they were waiting for me like they promised. I quickly pulled over and Alex threw their bags in the bag as the girls climbed in. I twisted in my seat to introduce everyone.

“Guys this is Damon, Damon that is Emery, Sutton and Sutton’s boyfriend Alex”

Emery and Sutton gave Damon warm introductions but I couldn’t help but notice Alex’s was a little cold and it was in that moment that I was worried about how this weekend was going to go and I was starting to regret the decision to invite Damon down for the weekend.

Alex was quiet for most of the ride until Sutton made a comment about how they both worked for the same company and it was funny that they didn’t know each other, but Alex just shook it off saying something about different floors but it did allow him to be a little bit friendlier with Damon and I was grateful.

We made it to the house and Alex and Damon had taken our bags in talking about a client that had caused issues for their company while leaving me alone with the girls.

“He’s perfect Dri” I looked at Emery and she had a massive smile on her face.

“I know right and he has been so easy about the situation with Spencer” I replied and it was true, I loved that about Damon, him taking all of this so easy. Anyone else could have walked out as soon as they found out.

“I’m glad Dri but I was a little worried about Alex reacting to him”

“Well Sutton, at least they have their jobs in common. Alec is my main concern for when he turns up tomorrow”

“It’ll be fine, Dri you worry too much” Sutton spoke but I knew Emery agreed.

“Funny Damon said the same thing earlier” I laughed before heading inside for my crazy weekend to begin.

I woke up to an empty bed the next morning, I had no idea where Damon had gone and I don’t think he would have taken off already considering last night seemed to be fine. Alex and Damon seemed to get along because they did the same job and it made me wonder if Alex was doing what I wanted and pushing his own concerns about Spencer aside for me, or if Sutton said something to him.

I got up and got dressed to head downstairs in hopes of finding Damon, he was much more of a morning person than I was and it was something I wasn’t used to, I was slowly getting there though but when I made it downstairs I was shocked.

I couldn’t believe Damon and Alec were arguing already, I knew out of everyone Alec wouldn’t be the most welcoming to Damon but I didn’t think he would stoop this low.

“What is going on here?” I spoke loud and clearly when I entered the kitchen, Damon took a step back and looked at me almost a little ashamed that I spotted this but Alec, he didn’t care.

“Just getting to know you’re new boyfriend here, does he know your other boyfriend owns this place?” Alec snapped at me but I narrowed my eyes at him.

“Ex-boyfriend and yes Damon knows that this belongs to Spencer’s family but remember I’m the one with the keys, so be nice or fuck off Alec” I said sternly and I noticed the look Damon was giving me, but I knew Alec. I knew you had to match Alec at his game to be even considered.

Alec finally smirked at me before shaking his head, he walked over and kissed my cheek. “Only for you Dri, also this letter and a bouquet of flowers was waiting by the apartment door late last night” he held the letter and I hesitantly grabbed it noticing the hand writing….Nathan.

“Why were you at the apartment?”

“Spencer rang and asked if I could grab some files from his office and have them faxed to him in London, are you alright?” Alec spoke softly and when I looked up all I saw was concern on his, I shook my head before heading outside to read the letter.

Saturday 12 September 2015

Realisation (Past)



“Dri you need to break up with him” Emery spoke but I just ignored her.

This was Emery and Sutton’s lame ass attempt at an intervention, they both believed I should break up with Nathan, it was something I’ve heard a few times now but I couldn’t.

I couldn’t break up with Nathan, I loved him, I truly did and it wasn’t entirely his fault for his actions. It wasn’t like he was physically abusive but when I explained this they turned around and said emotional was a type of abuse as well.

They both thought he was manipulative and controlling but I couldn’t see it, they said how I was always dressing to impress him was controlling, I should dress for myself but I just shook off their concerns. They didn’t have boyfriends, they didn’t understand what it meant to keep them happy.

“Come to the movies with us and then we have a girls night, we haven’t done that in forever” Sutton claimed and when I looked at her she was begging me.

“Can’t, I have plans with Nathan, speaking of which I should get ready”

“Blow him off, he’s stood you up so many times”

“He won’t be happy Emery” I replied and she rolled her eyes at me.

I was expecting more of a fight from them both on this so when they let me go and get ready for my date with Nathan I was surprised but they did stay until he picked me up.

“Have I told you look beautiful tonight baby?” Nathan spoke and I instantly smiled at that.

We were currently sitting in the back of his car talking, it was too cold to walk the streets and we wanted privacy, so his car it was.

“No you haven’t but thank you”

“I just wished you would have worn a different dress, I like to show you off” I frowned at his comment.

“I thought you liked this dress?”

“I do, you just have so many other dresses that look so much better than that one” he spoke as his fingers trailed up and down my bare arms.

“Emery and Sutton suggested the dress” I noticed him tense but I twisted my head around to look at him, I gave him a smile and placed my hand on his cheek.

“I don’t like you hanging around those two, they’re a bad influence on you” I pulled away from him, I knew by the look on his face he wasn’t happy but I had never not once heard him say that my friends were a bad influence, only that he didn’t like them.

Is this what my two best friends meant by everything? Had Nathan been spending too much time with my mother, was I brushing everything aside because I was naïve or was I just too stupid to see the truth.

“Why do you think they’re a bad influence?”

“Because they make you do things that don’t make you happy babe” he leaned towards me in the car and placed a hand on my cheek. “Babe I’m just trying to make you happy, but I can’t see them doing the same, I’ve planned out a future for the both of us, something that will make us happy. We will stay here and you can work while I study…”

“Hang on, why aren’t I in college in this dream future”

“You don’t need to study further baby, we will be fine”

“No I want to go to college” he shook his head at me as a dark look appeared.

“Baby college will stress you out, you don’t need some unrequired stress. You’ll stay at home and raise our family while I work”

“Woah, who said I want a family”

“Baby a family will make you happy” he spoke but there was a hint of anger to his tone.

“Take me home please, I’m getting tired” I pretended to yawn and his face finally softened.

“Of course baby but promise me you will think about what I said”

“Of course babe, I just need some sleep” I gave him a small smile, hoping he wouldn’t realise it was fake.

Once I was back in my room I was pleased to see that Emery and Sutton haven’t left, I took one look at them before bursting into tears. I couldn’t believe all it took was once comment from him that my mother has said before to make me realise what they’ve been trying to tell me all along.

They took one look at me crying before coming over and hugging me between them, they didn’t say anything. Just guided me and told me to wash my face and getting ready for bed before getting ready themselves and joining me.

I was just glad when I woke up it was Saturday, I didn’t have to go to school and I’m glad that my mother was away on some spa weekend with the other drunk mothers.

“What happened last night?” Emery spoke once we were seated in the kitchen, we were alone since dad had just left and taken Lee with him.

“Something he said, there was a comment about you two and my mother’s said it like a billion times. It was then I realised that maybe everything you’ve said is right” my eyes welled again and they shared a look.

“Dri calm down we aren’t mad, we were just worried about you” Sutton spoke as Emery was looking through the fridge for something.

“Why am I so stupid? I saw Cara go through the same thing but yet I let myself go through the same thing”

“Dri you’re situation with Nathan is completely different to what Cara had with Ryan” Emery finally spoke when she pulled out the bottle of orange juice.

“What do I do?”

“Break up with him” Emery spoke and I looked at her, there was no way I could do that. I loved him.

“I love Nathan”

“So did Cara, what about all the rumours about him cheating on you? Or all the other rumours we’ve heard, come on Dri we’ve had to sit here and watch you cry after yet another girl came up and said that they Nathan hit on them or tried to have sex with them or even succeeded of having sex with them? You always believed him when he said he didn’t but what if he was lying, what if he was manipulating you?”

I took a deep breath before opening my mouth to speak but I didn’t know what to say so instead I hung my head. I couldn’t believe all of this, how could one little sentence change everything, change the way I saw him, change the way I saw everything?

“Dri ring him now, break up with him over the phone”

“Why?” I questioned Emery knowing if I said anymore my voice would break

“Be honest here but if you met up with him would you or would you not believe whatever came out of his mouth?”

“Fine” I held my hand out for my phone and Emery placed it in my hand