Chapter 1
Flashback
" Why don't you leave him ? "
" Kimberley I've told you before I don't know "
" He's not making you stay with him is he ? "
" What do you mean ? "
" Like forcing you to "
" Gosh no Kimba he's not like that "
" Isn't he ? "
" Kimberley don't do this "
" No I will say what I want to say , I don't get it Cheryl " Kimberley said with her voice raised
" Why are you so angry ? "
" Because you , just leave Cheryl "
" I'm not leaving until you explain , I don't get it "
" I *Ducking* love you you idiot "
" What ? "
" I love you Cheryl "
" I ... "
" Say something "
" I don't know what to say , I need time to think "
" Don't go , please don't go "
" I have to I'm sorry "
Cheryl was sat on the bed rethinking the events of earlier that evening . Kimberley loves me . She was shocked but now she was just confused about how she felt . Her relationship with Ashley was dead , it had been since his cheated started and she wasn't stupid enough to believe that when he was out he wasn't out with some girl . They hadn't broken up because of the hassle a divorce would cause , Ashley didn't love her but Cheryl still loved him , atleast she thought until now . Kimberley loved her . The subtle touches over the years had they all meant that but what was that with Justin . She needed to speak to her .
" Hello " Kimberley's voice sounded weak like she'd been crying
" Kimberley "
" Cheryl "
" Um are you ok ? "
" I'm *Ducking* brilliant thanks "
" Kim don't be like that , Can I come and see you ? "
" If you must "
" Have you been drinking ? " Cheryl asked watching Kimberley sway using the wall to hold her up
" No because this is normal behaviour for a sober person "
" How much ? "
" I don't know "
" Kimberley how much ? "
" I DON'T KNOW CHERYL , after the first bottle of wine I lost count "
" Let me in Kimberley "
" Why , you care now do you ? " Kimberley moved aside to let Cheryl in
" Of course I care Kimberley I'm just confused "
" Do you still love him ? "
" Yes "
" *Duck* sake "
" Kimberley I don't know what I want , how long have you loved me for ? "
" Does it even matter ? "
" Yes it matters "
" Why ? "
" I don't know , it just does "
" I've always loved you , I used Justin to try to get over you if you don't love me then just say it Cheryl "
"I don't know Kimberley , I still love Ashley although not much anymore , I've never thought about you like that . " As Cheryl finished speaking she saw the tears rolling down Kimberley's face
" Oh Kimberley come here , it's ok babe you're just drunk , I'll look after you . Do you want me to help you to bed ? "
" Please " Kimberley stuttered " Will you stay with me ? "
" Of course , stay there I'm just going to clean up a little bit "
There were 2 empty bottles of wine and a half empty bottle of vodka . Well done Cheryl , look at the damage you've caused . She sighed and put the bottles in the bin returning to Kimberley who was half asleep on the sofa .
" Kimba babe open your eyes " Kimberley grunted and immediately closed them again
" Ok can you just give me your hand "
Cheryl couldn't help but laugh as she guided a basically sleeping Kimberley up the stairs , she laid her in the bed and moved closer to her . As Cheryl watched her sleeping she couldn't help but noticed how drained her face was , the tears had left little dents in her face . Cheryl put her arm around Kimberley .
" It'll be ok Kimba , I'll work out what I want , I'll put you out of this misery soon " She gave Kimberley a kiss on the head and let herself drift off .
" Baby what's wrong ? " Cheryl asked as she woke up to the sound of Kimberley crying
" I love you Cheryl , I love you so much " Kimberley sobbed
" I know and I love you too "
" Really ? "
" Yes really , maybe not as much as you love me but I do . I'll get out of my marriage soon . Now it's early , go back to sleep beautiful "
Cheryl didn't want to leave Kimberley but she knew she had to . Especially with how perfect Kimberley looked with soft snores escaping her perfectly pouted lips but Cheryl knew that if she was going to end her marriage it would have to be now . Cheryl left Kimberley a note explaining and headed home to Ashley .
