Into The Unknown

Chapter 30

Ryan's POV

I could have killed Eddie for enlightening Abi to our current situation with the fans, she had enough going on with all the hate she had been receiving recently.

Seeing the look of devastation on her face, that morning she opened the newspaper and saw pictures of her premature Stillborn son plastered all over the centre page, and then again the following day all over the front pages of several tabloids...well let's just say it was soul destroying.

Everyone was so surprised by how well Abi handled it all, she took it in her stride and got on with it. However I know the real her, I know the truth behind her mask...she is my wife, it's my job to know. I can see now, even though we have tried to dismiss her worries that she is thinking about the fans who are annoyed about me cancelling shows.

"What if you offer them a full refund and another show?" Abi's suggestion made me smile.

"What do the show for free you mean?" Zach frowned, I could tell he was less than happy with this idea "I don't think we can afford to do that, the money from the shows has been tied up in travel expenses and such"

"I can afford to pay them" Eddie's eyes widened at Abi's suggestion "It's not like I don't have enough money"

The van rolled to a halt outside a resturant, the slide door opened and Andy one of the tour managers greeted us "You have an hour to eat and then we need to head to the airport okay?" He warned us, we all got out of the van. I let the others go first as I trailed behind with Abi.

"Baby you don't have to refund our fans" I take her by the hand and walk with her, Leroy is behind us but is walking a few steps away to give us space to talk.

"I sort of do" she looks deep in thought "It's my fault you cancelled the shows...and yeah I know I couldn't help having meningitis, but the fans don't see it that way. I just thought if you gave them a 50% refund and a new date, then maybe you would get some trust back"

"It's going to cost you a fortune though Abi" I just stared at the beautiful woman in front of me, never have I ever been so in love with her.

"It doesn't matter baby, I have a fortune remember" she giggles as she forgets herself and plants a clumsy kiss on my cheek as we are walking along.

"Oh my god is that Abigail Jenson-Tedder" a female voice called out from across the road. It is 11.15pm we are walking towards a resturant and some fans have spotted her...brilliant.

About 8 people came rushing across the road in an excited whirlwind "For fuck sake can't she go anywhere?" I could hear Zach talking to Drew.

"Could I get a picture with you guys" one of the girls asked us all for a picture "I am a huge fan of you guys, we all are...well except Shaun, he just thinks Abigail is hot...sorry Ryan" the young woman quickly apologised to me.

"Hey its a fair comment" I laugh as I stand in a pose with the rest of the band. I see 4 of the 8 people clicking in their cellphones, they all take turns to pose with Abi and then 'Shaun' posed with her by himself. I can't help noticing how uncomfortable Abi seems as he puts his arm around her, she smiles and poses for a few photos though which he seems happy with.

"Thank you so much" Shaun smiled and hugged Abi. She smiled sweetly at him "Is it true what you tweeted? Are you really pregnant?" My eyes widened at this question.

"Yeah" Abi nodded, I saw her body relax when he looked genuinely pleased.

"I am so happy for you guys, Ryan is a much better match for you" he blurts out "I can't wait for you to go back on Vampire Stories I miss you"

"It will be soon" Abi smiled, the rest of the fans said thank you and headed back in direction they were heading. Abi and myself walked with Leroy and the rest of the guys, they seemed happy we had been recognised "I must admit it's fans like that, who restore my faith in humanity" I felt Abi grab my hand as we walked into the resturant.

"I told you most of your fans support you" I smile, Drew heads towards the biggest table in the resturant "Are you still serving food?" I hope the answer is yes as we are all starving.

"Of course, we would be honoured" the older male grins "I am a huge fan of your band and of course your beautiful wife"

"Thank you" I smile towards Brent and Drew and take a seat next to Zach and Abi. Leroy sits between Brent and Abi "Well you can't fault that for service, see being married to you has its uses" I tease. Abi hits my chest playfully.

"Shut it Tedder" she giggles, the waiter comes over with some menus and jugs of water "Thank you" Abi is always so curtious it's intriguing to watch the way she is with people. I sit back and watch her for a few moments, she is looking at the menu and speaking to Zach who is sat opposite her.

"Could I order burger and fries please and soda" Abi didn't take long to order her food, the rest of us follow suit.

The waiter walks into the kitchen and leaves us to talk amongst ourselves "So come on Ab's we are all dying to know, is it true?" Brent started the conversation.

"Is what true?" I knew from the look on her face, Abi already knew what Brent was talking about.

"Oh come on Ab's you can't keep us hanging" Eddie interrupted eagerly, I couldn't help but laugh "Ryan, man come on. She must have spoken to you about it"

"Hey don't bring me onto it" I reach my arm over the back of Abi's chair as she leans forwards on the table and bites her lip.

"Yeah okay" she giggles "I got first refusal on Fifty Shades" Zach and Drew high five eachother and Brent and Eddie laugh and nod.

"I knew it" Zach sighs.

I swear these guys were like school boys "Unbelievable" I find myself chuckling along with them. The relationship between Abi and the guys has always been relaxed and effortless, she gets on with them so well which is a relief if I am honest.