Hanging By A Moment (Sequel to Funhouse)

Chapter 2

Buzz Buzz Buzz

I grown out loud at the interruption to my sleep, rubbing my head with my hand hoping it would ease the raging pain setting in between my eyes.

"What's that noise?" I turn in bed quickly towards the unexpected voice

"Erm, someone's at the door" i answer glancing over his naked body

sh!t, sh!t sh!t looks like I drank a little too much last night. I'd never been good with alcohol only a few drinks and I'd lose all my inhibitions.

I can't remember much from last night only I'd ended up joining Geordie John and his friends to a all night club after work and i guess the rest is obvious in my naked state.

Buzz Buzz Buzz

I glance at my alarm clock the display states 11.04am, Damn Frasier.

I reach down on to the floor picking up my earlier discarded top and jeans and throw them on. Normally I'd buzz Frasier in but i don't really want him to think I'm the kind of girl that would have One night stands with randoms.

Admittedly this isn't my 1st one night stand and i doubt it will be my last. There's so much temptation in Ibiza, Men generally throwing themselves at me ever night of the week.

I do get lonely, So on occasion i do cave in and get comfort from a faceless lad on his holiday's safe in knowledge I'll never have to deal with the ramifications of the night before as he'll soon be on his way back to jolly old England.

I've only ever had meaningful sex the once and that was my first time, the only time id ever felt loved and cared for.

I jog down the stairs in my complex to find a annoyed looking Frazier at the door.

"Sorry" I say opening the door

"Geez Cheryl, You look like crap and for you that's really hard. Are you ill?" Frazier asks glancing over my hung-over face.

"I have a major headache" I tell him, not really a lie

"Oh, do you wanna pass on the shopping?" His voice drops making me feel bad, I knew how much he wanted my opinion on getting the right gift for his girlfriend.

"No. Just give me half a hour to get myself together, I'll meet you at the coffee shop down the road in 30 minutes" I tell him that should give me enough time to get rid of John and make myself presentable.

"Great, Get some paracetamol down you" He says giving me a quick hug

"Cya later" i say as i close the door

I walk back in my flat to find John propped up in bed with a big smile on his face.

"Morning" I say on re entering

"Morning Gorgeous, Why don't you hop back in bed" He says pulling back the covers for me. That's the last thing i fancy doing.

"Sorry, I've actually got plans I'm already late" I tell him, hopefully he'll take the hint and get out of my bed and leave.

"Too bad, i was looking forward to some more exercise" He grins

"I bet you where, I'm just gonna hop in the shower when i get out i really need to be leaving so if you could perhaps get dressed I'd really appreciate that" I tell him as tactfully as possible

"Sure gorgeous" He smiles

I smile back and head towards the shower to wash off my sins

***

I returned from my shower dressed in a towel as i'd forgotten to take a change of clothes in there with me to my surprise my flat was empty, No sign of John anywhere to my relief.

I walked over to my dresser to get some clean underwear and noticed a note stuck to my mirror.

Cheryl, Had really good time last night. I leave on Wednesday if you'd like to met up again before i leave here's my number.

Or if you'd just like to hear a familiar accent every now and again give me a ring and i can fill you in on what's happening on Corrie.

Thanks again Beautiful - John x

Aww that was very sweet much nicer than my last one night stand that was gone before i woke without as much of a "thanks that was great"

I place the note in my draw, i doubt I'll use the number but i like to save things like that just in case.

*******

"Wow that's Gorgeous Frasier" I say with my mouth wide open

We where currently in one of Ibiza most expensive jewellery shops looking for the perfect birthday present for his girlfriend.

"Do you think she'll like it" He asks me holding up the most stunning diamond bracelet id ever seen

"I don't think there's a girl in the world that wouldn't be happy with that Fraz, It is a bit pricy though" I say looking at the price tag

"I know, but I've got a lot of grovelling to do. She wasn't happy i couldn't get back to England for her birthday"

"That wasn't your fault though, you had to work. I'm sure she understands" I tell him

"I still feel bad though, she means the world to me and i couldn't even be at her own birthday party"

"You sure we shouldn't be looking at engagement rings Fraz instead of bracelets" I joke seeing the dreamy look in his eyes. He really was one of the good guys.

"Very funny, Not yet anyway"

"Well i look forward to ring shopping in the near future with you" I giggle knowing that won't happen.

"I'm gonna miss you Chez when i go back to England, You know that don't ya" He says seriously

"I know" A sad feeling washes over me. It's nearly the end of the holiday season and most people are returning back to England to get on with the rest of their lives. Frazier's one of those people he's back off to London in a few days and moving in with his girlfriend.

He's just scored a regular DJ'ing position at a new club opening In London thanks to his girlfriend.

"You could always come with me you know I'm sure with your bartending skills you'll get a job straight away, there's nothing here stopping you?" He tells me pulling at my heartstrings

"Nothing only the sun sea and freedom. Do you really think I'd be able to keep up this glorious tan in rainy England" I laugh. "Are you getting that or what?" i ask changing the subject

"Yeah, I think she'll like it" he says glancing down at the bracelet

"Great, Get it gift wrapped I've seen your present wrapping skills first hand" I laugh

"Oi Cheeky it's the thought that counts"

"So it is, you mind if i dash off I've got a few thing to do before work" i ask

"Sure, I might pop in later and introduce you" He says pulling me for a hug

"Great, she's a lucky girl Fraz" I tell him.

"Cya Chez"

*****

" Luis I'm just popping out for a fag" I say grabbing my bag from under the bar i head out the back entrance and sit on the small wall lighting up a cigarette.

It's nice to just come out and sit here, the noise and chaos or the club is sometimes too much to bear.

I finish my cigarette and head back inside placing my bag back under the bar.

I open the fridge door and take out a bottle of water turning around i see Frazier's friendly face moving towards the bar thru the crowd

"Chez, I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend" he says proudly

The girls look up at me and smiles

"Oh my god" I gasp as i lay my eyes on a face I've not seen in years and didn't think I'd ever see again.

"Chery!l" the blond shrieks her face mirrors mine etched with shock as we just stare at each other

Oh My God