Her Second Chance

Chapter 17

28 September ( Monday)

Lukes POV

Light. Where is that light coming from? Upon opening my eyes I realise I'm alone. The bedside clock revealing its 8 o' clock. Shit ! I didn't get to say goodbye to Alex and Josh. Great start to being future husband and father. Mmm that actually sounds really awesome. Husband and dad. I can't wait. I never imagined I would find this, but I have, and I'm going to cherish every moment.The house is so quiet without Alex and Josh. Its so strange not having them around. They mean so much to me, even in this short space of time. Is that even possible? I guess it is, because I'm living proof of it.

Anyway I need to get going so I jump off, dress the bed, as best I can, and head to the bathroom. After a nice long shower, and brushing my teeth, I dress, and make my way out. As I'm about to leave I notice a note with my name on it.

" hey baby. I didn't want to wake you. So as you may have gathered, we've left already, but I made you breakfast, and there's fresh coffee.....Thank you for yesterday Luke. It was one of my most memorable days since meeting you. Love Alex"

Love? she said love. That has to mean something right? Why else would she mention it? She doesn't come across as someone who would say something without meaning. Well now I believe there's hope. Because if two people love each other, then nothing can stand between them. I feel so fucking chuffed, I could shout at the top of my lungs, but that would be bit weird, so I dismiss that idea. As much as I want to ponder on that, now isn't the time. I need to head out. I complete breakfast, and do the dishes. Having made sure everything is secure I head out.

This weekend has been a roller coaster. Highs, and lows. Definately more highs than lows I'm sure the press are going to have a field day with the pictures they got on Saturday, and yesterday. I'm also certain Jen and Cole are going to bust my ass for it, but I don't care. I want the world to know what Alex and Josh are to me, and after this weekend it's become real.

The day started off super, and I cant wait for more days to come, where I'll wake up next to Alex, and have Josh jumping into bed with us, and being a family. Something I had lost hope of ever having. It's only been 2 months, but I'm a hundred percent sure of what I want, and that is to spend the rest of my life with Alex, and nobody is going to come between us.

Before heading to studio, I head home, and change into fresh clothing. When I enter the studio, and I see Cole's face I know I'm in for it. Fuck! When I see Chris our manager, I know there's bigger trouble. Double fuck!

"Yoh dudes. Whats up? I say smiling, knowing full well, that they're both pissed off.

"What the fuck were you thinking Luke?I told you not to push it, but you didn't listen. Now look at this." Cole growls, throwing the paper on the desk.

I see red when I look at what's visible. There's a picture of Alex and I dancing, of me kissing her, of her running off, and yesterday at the park. The headline is ' Luke o' Connor's New Fling' ( Sexy Indian Mum). Fuck! Fuck!. What the fuck is this bullshit? If Alex sees this she's going to be wrecked, not to mention Josh

"I warned you Luke, but you didn't listen. Did you for one second think of the repercussions of your actions
The effect this will have on Alex and Josh?" Cole states as if I'm adolescent

"Yes I did Cole. Fuck. I did, but this shit is crazy man." I groan

This isn't good. This might altar Alex's thoughts of a future with me. She wouldn't want to live this life or expose Josh to it. Yesterday's outing was suppose to show her we can be normal, but this fucking shit is going to change her feelings.

"Luke you're going to have to fix this. Take the focus off Alex and Josh, if you want to protect them.." Chris looks at me

"How do you suppose I do that Chris?" Its not like I can erase the past 48 hours, and I dont want to."