Chapter 24: Cheryl’s POV
Do you know what I always remembered about mine and Kim’s relationship all those years ago? Kim always managed to make me feel like a princess, no matter what had happened, what I had done, no matter how busy we were as a band or as soloists, I was always number 1. In a way that made me love her even more. I wish I had treated her the same as she had treated me. I wish I had made her feel like that princess rather than taking everything out on her and treating her like crap. The funny thing is, I always knew that she would stick by me no matter what especially if she had full knowledge of my problems but I still pushed her away and broke up our relationship. Why is it that you always end up hurting the people you love? If I hadnt have pushed her away back then, I wouldn’t have to be rebuilding our relationship and getting the help I need now. It’s funny how things could turn out differently depending on what road you take. I regret taking the road that I did. Everything that happened lies in that one regret. One thing that I know now is that I am going to try so hard to forget the past, forget about my regrets and move on with my Kimberley because I have always known she was the one girl for me.
I stood in front of my full length mirror eyeing up the dress I had thrown on for our date, I wanted it to be perfect. It was our 2nd date and Kimberley was the one taking me out but I wanted to treat her like the princess that she was and make an effort for once. I removed the dress, chucking it on my bed before entering the walk-in wardrobe once more. I seriously had nothing to wear. Kimberley had gone to Nicola’s to get ready so that it could be a proper date where she actually picked me up. I still had an hour and half but had no idea what to wear. I grabbed my phone and opened a new message to Nadine: Nadz, please can you come over, fashion emergency! Date with Kimba!!!.
Not even 20 minutes later, the doorbell rang, I flung my dressing gown on over my underwear and ran to answer the door. That was the thing about Nadine, I knew that I could always just send her a text and she would be there in a matter of minutes, no matter how small the problem was. I allowed her to walk past me before closing the door behind her. ‘So whats the emergency Chez’ she asked in her Irish twang. ‘I have like nothing to wear’ I cried. ‘Nonsense, you have so many clothes but I did bring you this little black dress’ She said, waving it in front of me. ‘Oh my god! You are a lifesaver Nadine, I owe you so much’ I screeched before running back upstairs to get changed. I slipped the dress over my head and put some high heelded black louboutins on. I sprayed myself with my Gucci perfume and then quickly straightened my hair. I took a deep breath before making my way back downstairs to where Nadine was still sat.
‘You look absolutely stunning babe, You are going to make Kimba drool’ Nadine grinned. I giggled before bowing my head. ‘Do you think she will like it’ I replied bashfully. ‘Give me a twirl’ I span round giggling, ‘I think she will love it, why are you so nervous, you’ve been on dates before’ Nadine exclaimed. I just shrugged my shoulders and before I replied, the doorbell rang. ‘Go get your girl’ Nadine giggled, I smiled a huge smile. ‘The girls are upstairs in Summers bedroom doing the teen thing if you wanna stay here?’ I asked. ‘Might do, ive hardly seen the girls since I got back to the UK. I miss them’. I smiled at Nadine before replying; ‘Me too, I hardly even seem to see Kara nowadays. I feel a bit guilty but she seems to be enjoying life with her sister and she seems to have calmed down a bit. Maybe that’s Summers calming influence’ I grinned. Nadine smiled in reply. ‘Have fun and will I be seeing you again tonight’ Nadine smirked. ‘Yes unfortunately’ I complained before continuing; ‘Unless I somehow manage to persuade Kimba away from her 3rd date rule’. Nadine cracked up laughing before opening the door for me, she smiled at Kimba before turning towards me; ‘Good luck with that’ she said with a wink. I giggled as Kim took my hand and lead me down the path towards her car.
