He Called Me Gorgeous. Disaster Engagement Series Book 2

Episode 10

"why is he staying here?" He asked with a laugh “Fran he's heartbroken. I had to force him to eat something yesterday and he has hardly slept in days, he just sits in my bedroom in the dark drinking gin. I'm so glad you guys are home I'm really worried about him" Fran’s face dropped “don't worry Gorgeous, we will sort him out." Said the Big Man with a smile. He reached over my kitchen cabinet and picked up a bottle of whiskey that I had been saving. "He will feel better now his mates are home and he will feel better after a couple of drinks” I slapped his arm “Whiskey before 9am? Thats not going to help him Big Man. That’s why she left him in the first place" But he just ignored me and grabbed four glasses and started to pour us all a drink. “Carmela doesn't need to know, he can have one last blow out and then go back to being a reformed character. It will cheer him up to have a few laughs, then he can sober up and try and get her back" The Big Man made it all sound so easy and I just hoped that it would all work out that way.

Chapter 20

A month passed and Chris was still in sleeping in my bedroom. Carmela had went back to LA for 2 weeks for a family wedding and although Chris was supposed to go with her she had uninvited him. I couldn't blame Carmela because she told me that her dad had been an alcoholic and she said that it had scarred her for life. I met her for lunch when she came back from the wedding and she said she had told her family that Chris was ill and that’s why he wasn’t with her she also said that she really missed him. When she said that she had lied to her family I wanted to kiss her because it meant that there was still a tiny bit of hope that they would get back together. I skipped home to tell Chris but when I got there he was drunk and crying in the jacuzzi. I had to get the Big Man to give me a hand to get him out and calm him down. I tried to tell him that Carmela missed him too but he wouldn’t listen to a word anyone had to say and eventually he fell asleep with my bath robe wrapped around his waist. After he fell asleep the Big Man and I sat down with a cup of tea and we were discussing what we were going to do about Chris when Stacey came in. She looked kind of sheepish. When the Big Man went back to his own place Stacey told me that Micheal called when I was in the bathroom wrestling with Chris and that he had told her he wasn’t happy that I had married Fran and that he had always suspected something was going on with us and that he couldn’t speak to me anymore. Stacey said she explained the wedding was a joke but he wouldn’t listen. She said that he was really upset on the phone. I felt awful for him but we hadn’t been together for years and the wedding was a joke, it didn’t mean anything. I think deep down it was for the best that we stoped talking on the phone because it wasn’t fair on either one of us. Although I was kind of down in the dumps I had to put all that to the back of my mind because poor Chris needed me. After that me and the boys decided to really paint the town red to cheer up Chris. We went to every club, pub and party in town but we always ended up having to drag him home because he would get really drunk and cry. One night the Big Man thought it would be funny to set the VIP section on fire and Chris thought it would be funny to put the flames out with his piss. The next day there was photos of us online and I genuinely think it was the first time in weeks that I had seen Chris smile. Carmela text me to say that she was happy she had dumped him and that it was obvious he was out enjoying himself and not giving her a second thought. I assured her that it wasn’t the case but she refused to listen. I spoke to Fran about it and he said that he was going to see her to try and talk some sense into her. He went to her hotel and took her out for lunch when he came back he said that she had agreed to see Chris that night. Chris was so excited and I hoped that she would give him another chance. I took Chris for a shave and to get his hair cut and the Big Man booked a table for him in a fancy restaurant. We were all really excited to see what was going to happen next. Fran and the Big Man came over to my place as Chris was rushing around and getting ready and you could feel that every one of us were nervous. Chris came out into my living room and he looked incredible. He was wearing a smart gray suit and tie and must importantly he had a huge smile on his face. The Big Man poured us all a glass of champagne but Chris said no and that he had stoped drinking completely. We all hugged him good bye and wished him luck and he stoped at the elevator doors as he was leaving. “Thanks for everything guys” he said and it seemed like he was stalling for time. “What’s wrong mate?” Asked Fran “I’m just really nervous. What if she tells me she never wants to see me again?” Fran stepped forward and put his hand on his shoulder “Listen Chris she loves you. Just go there and speak to her. But promise me something” Chris’s eyebrows shot up “promise you what?” He asked “Promise me you won’t cry because I can’t take any more tears.” We stood at the doors waving him off on his date and I felt like a nervous wreak. “What will we do now?” Asked the Big Man. “Let’s get pissed” I said as I finished my glass of champagne.

I woke up the next morning face down on my living room floor. Fran was on the sofa and the Big Man was on the chair snoring and there was empty bottles and cans all over the floor. The light was beaming in through the window and I was hung over. I peeled myself up off the floor and went into the kitchen for a drink of water. There was even more mess in there and I had forgot that we had a food fight the night before. Since we had got home from Vegas my hang overs had been awful and I decided there and then that I had to stop drinking as much because I was constantly being sick. The Big Man came in behind me as I was opening the fridge “You ok Gorgeous?” he asked as he rubbed his forehead and he looked awful "yeah you ok honey?" He shook his head “I wanted to talk to you about something. It's about the way I acted last night, I'm so sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable” but I didn’t know what he was talking about “Why what happened?" I asked. He looked over his shoulder to make sure that Fran couldn’t hear us and then he whispered "You know, saying I would show you a good time and asking you to sneak down stairs to my place with me when Fran fell asleep” he looked really embarrassed “don't be silly Big Man, I knew you were just taking the piss" although I couldn’t remember him saying that to me, it had been happening a lot in those past few weeks. As soon as the Big Man had a few drinks he was getting extra flirty with me. It started in Vegas but since he got home it was happening every other day. The four of us had been going out a lot since Chris and Carmela had split up and every time we were out the Big Man would put the moves on me. Firstly he would invite me to dance and rub up against me. Then he would whisper really dirty stuff that he wanted to do to me into my ear. Then he would try and get me on my own but I just laughed it off because it was the Big Man after all and he loved chasing girls and I was just a bit of practice for him and I knew it didn't mean anything. “I’m sorry Lydia” he looked really sad and I didn’t want him to beat himself up too much about it. It was just a little flirt and he never took it too far. Just then I could hear Frans phone ringing from the living room “hello.... yeah you just woke me up....I told you I'm not giving you her phone number. I'm with her just now if it's so important...Gorgeous it's the phone for you" I went into the living room and Fran handed me his phone. Fran looked grumpy because he had just woke up so I didn’t want to ask who it was, so I took the phone from him "Hello” I said and then Tommy’s voice rang through the line “Alright princess?" I was surprised it was him and I wondered why he wanted to speak to me. “Hi Tommy, how are you?" He let out a loud laugh “You sound rough princess. I could come round and make you feel better" I just rolled my eyes “Behave yourself, will you!" Tommy had sent me flowers four times since we had got home but I hadn't seen him around to thank him. I was trying to avoid him because of what had happened in Vegas. “What can I do for you Tommy?” I asked because I desperately wanted to end the call. Fran was sitting on my sofa shooting me daggers and I wondered what his problem was, I turned my attention back to Tommy "I got a part in a movie so I'm heading over to the states at the end of the year" I wasn’t surprised that his career was going well because London Streets had became a really big hit. “That’s fantastic news, well done" I was pleased for him but gutted that he wasn’t on my favorite show anymore. “yeah it’s great but the thing is, part of my London Streets contract said I need to be in the Christmas special this year so they are having to film it next week” “Oh wow is Jason going to escape from jail" “no princess, it's his murder trial and his secret girlfriend is going to be his lawyer" this was really good London Streets gossip and I was loving it. “ohhhhh how exciting, I've been waiting for years to see his secret girlfriend” he laughed and I could tell he thought that I was a total loser because I loved his show so much but I didn’t care because I was a loser “I was calling to let you know that I mentioned to the writers and the director that you love London Streets and they were wondering if you would play my girlfriend" I let a scream “oh my god" The Big Man ran out of the kitchen and I was dancing about my living room. "So is that a yes princess?” “yes yes yes I can't wait, oh thank you so much see you soon honey” I ended the call because I was desperate to tell Fran and The Big Man my news “oh my god boys guess what? I'm going to be on London streets” I was dancing and twirling around the living room "this is the best day of my life, I’m going to play Jason’s secret girlfriend" I shouted at the top of my lungs and I couldn't stop dancing. The Big Man picked me up and hugged me and congratulated me with a big kiss but Fran looked confused “I always thought Christina was Jasons secret girlfriend” he said The Big Man put me down and looked at Fran like he had grown another head “Fran do you actually watch that s**t show?” Fran’s face was red with embarrassed “yeah it’s good” the Big Man was laughing his head off. “Fran Kavangh the coolest guy I’ve ever met, sits at home and watches London Streets. This is hilarious” Then Chris appeared at my bedroom door. He was wearing one of my bras and had red lip stick all over his stubble, "guys you will never guess what?" We all looked at him and burst out laughing. "What the hell are you doing wearing my bra?" He looked down and said "oh you dressed me up last night to see if I made a pretty girl, anyway who cares about that guess what?" he said with a huge smile on his face "what's up mate" said Fran shaking his head "Carmela and I are back together.” He threw his head back and stuck his two arms up in the air like he had just scored a goal. We all cheered as he stood with his hands on his hips grinning like he had won the lottery. I was so happy for him but I couldn’t wait to tell him my good news too. "and I've got a part in London streets" I screeched and danced about like crazy. Fran and the Big Man just looked at each other. Carmela appeared from behind Chris in the doorway behind him. "What’s with all the noice guys?” She asked with a yawn. We were all silent for a moment and then Fran and I rushed over and hugged her. “Thank god you guys are back together because I couldn’t take it any more” said Fran with a huge smile. “Does this mean you will be moving out Chris?” I asked “yeah let’s go home Carm” he said as he hugged her and I wondered what Fran had said to her to convince her to take Chris back and I wondered why Chris and Carmela had stayed at my flat instead of going home or staying at her hotel. “Chris why didn’t you go home last night? Why did you stay here?” He looked deep in thought for a second “oh yeah, I’ve been staying here that long I forgot about my flat” I just rolled my eyes because Chris had never been the sharpest tool in the box.

Chapter 21

I had never been so excited in my entire life and I had done some really exciting stuff but this was by far the best thing ever. As I headed towards the studios were they filmed London Streets my stomach was doing back flips. I was super nervous and I hoped that I wasn’t going to make a fool of myself. I had already had my hair and make up done at home by my own people and I had spoke to the director and he said I was playing Jason's secret lawyer girlfriend so I asked if I could supply my own outfit to wear. That was the only thing I hated about London Streets, the clothes were terrible. You would never catch a real life gangsters wife going out in cheap dress so I decided to wear a black designer skirt and matching blazer with black stockings and red bottom black high heels. When I put on the suit I looked at myself in the mirror and I was actually starting to feel like a lawyer. When I arrived it was still early in the morning and I was took straight to my own private dressing room which was a luxury caravan. Well it wasn’t luxury but I had seen worse. All the trailers were lined up outside the studio and I went straight inside and started running the lines with one of the producers, her name was Daisy and she was really sweet and pretty. Outside the trailer I could hear lots of comings and goings as more people arrived and there seemed to be a buzz about the place. "Is it always like this Daisy?" I asked as I peeked through the blinds "No it’s never like this, everyone is excited because you are here...and because Tommy is back for a couple of days" she blushed "he's very handsome isn't he?" I said and she just smiled and nodded her head. "I bloody love London Streets Daisy, I'm so happy to be here. I still can't believe it" someone knocked on my trailer door. "Come in its opened" I shouted. I gave myself a quick look over in the mirror and I looked perfect. It was Tommy and he looked sensational. He was dressed in a black suit for the trail scene and I was practically drooling over him. He just said “Hi” and he had a really goofy look on his face as he looked me up and down and after a second or two he said "princess you look beautiful." And I have to admit he did make me blush. Daisy stood up beside him, her cheeks were bright red. "Hi I'm Daisy I don't know if you remember me but it's really nice to have you back" he just glanced at her then looked back at me "No sorry I don't remember you, are you new?" Poor Daisy. “No I've been here for 6 years" she said and she looked totally deflated. "Can you grab us a coffee love. I'll have a..." But Daisy cut him off “I know what you you drink Mr Taylor. What can I get you Lydia?” “Just a tea thanks, milk two sugars" she gave me a weak smile and headed out and slammed the door and Tommy made a face like he wasn’t impressed. "What's her problem? I'm telling you all these new staff aren't very friendly" he had no idea that he had hurt her feelings “I think she likes you Tommy, she couldn't keep her eyes off you" he looked me up and down again "well I can't keep my eyes off you but I ain't storming about slamming doors" Although I knew he was just trying to flirt with me I was still flattered. “oh Tommy I'm so nervous I think I'm going to be sick, I'm not an actress. What if it's terrible? what if everyone laughs at me?” he grabbed me into a hug "you are going to be f*****g amazing because you are f*****g amazing" he kissed the top of my head. "And don't be nervous about the kissing scene princess, I promise to be gentle" he let out a laugh "oh god I forgot about that part, I might ask the director to cut that out" his face dropped "don't you dare princess." He said and I could tell he was being serious. The rest of the morning went really well. All the cast and crew were friendly and loads of them said they were fans of me and the band. We had a break for lunch and Tommy asked me to join him in the actors dinning room. When we got there there was three woman sitting on a sofa gossiping. They stoped as soon as they seen Tommy and I. The woman in the middle stood up “Hi I'm Monica, I play Joanne in the show" I let out a yelp "oh my god you’re Joanne the b***h Johnston" Tommy and Monica laughed. "Don't worry about it Monica,she calls me Jason every time she's drunk" I was such a loser. Monica was lovely, she was a lot taller than me with brown shoulder length hair and the nicest smile. "I can't believe it I'm actually meeting Lydia Knight, you are my style icon. I follow everything you wear. I loved that dress you wore to that big guy from your band’s party a coupe of months ago, it was fabulous" "oh what one was it?” I asked “The red one" said Tommy and I thought it was strange that he could remember what I’d wore to the party because I couldn’t even remember. “since when are you into fashion?" I asked and he gave me a sly smile. "I can’t wait to I tell my friend Francis that I met you. He thinks your hot but that you are the biggest b***h in the world" Monica’s face dropped “do you mean Fran Kavangh thinks I'm hot?" She said and she looked at me like I had given her the winning lottery numbers. “Yes my friend Fran, we watch the show all the time. When you left your ex at the altar Fran was livid" she seemed pleased that Fran fancied her and she couldn't stop smiling "please let him know that I'm not a total b***h in real life" I nodded my head “Of course" I said. I was surprised that Monica was nothing like her character because she was lovely. “Would you mind if I get a photo with you Lydia, my boyfriend loves you and I've been winding him up all week that you are going to be here today" she seemed shy to ask me for a photo “yeah ok" I said and she got really excited. We quickly took the photo. Tommy stood looking at us and totally ignored the two girls that were sitting on the sofa. He had been really sweet looking after me and showing me around and that’s when it hit me that he wasn’t at all like his character either. One of the other girls stood up, "aren't you going to introduce me Tom" it sounded like she was spitting out his name. He closed his eyes and and said "this is Lexi " there was a terrible atmosphere between them but I decided to ignore it “oh hi Lexi, I’m Lydia, I love your hair. Where did you get it done?" I was trying to be friendly but this girl wasn’t having any of it “I know who you are!” She snapped

“Do you know that Tom has always had a thing for you? He’s been obsessed with you for years. It's almost creepy" She had a really annoying posh voice and it was obvious that she was trying to embarrass him “really I didn't know that Tommy had a thing for me." Poor Tommy looked mortified "Wow that's so strange because I've always had a thing for Jason. It's like we are meant to be together" I said, and her face turned into a scowl "aren't you engaged to Stefan Black? He’s so hot" she said and shot Tommy a dirty look "yeah but engagement rings come right off" I said and gave her a wink. She was livid "Tom used to say you were his dream girl and he would watch your videos over and over again on YouTube, it was quite sad really" she looked at him and folded her arms "he still does that but I don't mind" I linked my arm through his and started to stroke his hand gently. Her eyes were bulging. "Anyway princess, what do you fancy for lunch?" He asked as he ignored Lexi. Monica stood forward "Lexi we better get back onto set before they come looking for us, it was so nice to meet you Lydia" Monica probably sensed that Lexi was about to lose her s**t. “It was nice to meet you too Monica. I can't wait to tell Francis" she was beaming with pride "you have made my day" she said and headed towards the door dragging Lexi with her. They were nearly out of ear shot when I heard Lexi say "her t**s are so fake." I looked at Tommy and he looked mortified. "I'm sorry about her princess, she's a b***h" I had to laugh because he wasn’t wrong. “Why are you apologizing, it's not your fault and by the way my t**s are real" I had to throw that in at the end because it was a pet hate of mine and people had been saying it a lot since I had got back from Vegas because for some reason my boobs were enormous. “yeah I can see that" he said and I slapped his arm. We sat down across from each other at one of the tables but I couldn’t eat because I was really nervous and I had still been feeling nauseous over those past few weeks. "So why is that girl Lexi such a b***h?” I asked as he ate his lunch “Lexi is my ex girlfriend" I rolled my eyes “yeah I know that, I love the show remember?” I don’t think he realized just how obsessed I was with London Streets. “Shes always been horrible but she was being a b***h to you because she was always jealous of you when we were together. We had one of those lists, you know five celebrities you can sleep with and the other person can't say anything. Well her list was all rugby players and pop stars and I just had your name written down five times" his face was red as he said it and I was blushing too. “oh my god Tommy you’re kidding?" But I could tell by the look on his face that he wasn’t joking. “she went nuts and she hated you after that" "is that why you asked me to come here today? Did you ask me here so that it would annoy her?" His eyebrows shot up “No, of course not princess, I didn't think she would be here. She was sacked a couple of months ago because she tested positive for cocaine in her monthly drug test. They probably only have her here today for a couple of shots of the court room or something" he looked at me for a second or two "thanks for sticking up for me with her" he was such a sweetheart “of course, that's what mates do" I said and he gave me a small smile that would melt any girls heart. As he ate his lunch he told me a few stories about his awful Ex girlfriend Lexi. "One Christmas Day I gave her a present and she was so spoiled that she stood up and slapped me in front of her mum and dad because she didn’t like it. It was humiliating." I started to laugh "it's ain’t funny, she's mental" I felt bad for laughing and I couldn’t let him think he was the only one with a crazy ex "one time when we were on tour Stefan slapped me because he said I was sleeping with Franco." Tommy squared off his shoulders “He did what?” I immediately regretted telling him because he looked like he wanted to kill him. “What he actually thought you were sleeping with Fran?" I was glad that he wasn’t asking any more questions about Stefan slapping me “Yeah why?" He shrugged his shoulders "You guys are like family and Fran’s a miserable fucker, if he was sleeping with you he would be a lot happier. You would be able to tell a mile off. And by the way if I find out that he slaps you again I'll chop his f*****g bullocks off the little dickhead” I nodded my head "He is a dickhead. But please don't tell anyone I told you that he slapped me” His face softened into a smile "course not princess" was all he said and I knew that I could trust him. “Can I ask you something? I mean you can tell me it’s none of my business but can I ask you, why you are with him?” But I just stared at him because I didn’t know what to say. After what felt like a life time I finally said “It’s complicated” He just nodded his head and carried on eating. I stared at him as he ate his food and I released that I really did like him. Not just because he was handsome but he had a good sense of humor and he was a nice guy. He didn’t push me to talk about Stefan, he hadn’t told the boys about Chris being upset in Vegas and although I had got it into my head that he was a ladies man that loved to chase woman, I don’t think I’d ever seen him even look at another woman. Every time I had been in his company I would see girls trying to flirt with him and he didn’t look at all interested.After lunch we had our make up touched up and went back onto set as we were about to film my scene with Tommy..