Chim - Baby you're a heartbreaker

Chapter 28

Kimberley's POV

I call Justin downstairs to explain about his dad coming. He takes it well and is quite excited, he goes in the living room to organise which toys he's going to show him while I send Cheryl a text asking if she's free tonight.

'Hi babes are you doing anything tonight?

Kimba xxxx'

I get a reply a few minutes later :

'Hey nope, I wish I could be with you, I'll miss you :( give Justin my love for me babe

Chez xxxxx'

'I might be able to come round if that's ok? I could always leave Justin with Martin and come over.

Kimba xxxxx'

'Yay! Yeah of course you can babe! What time are you thinking?

Chez xxxxx'

'Not to sure yet, I'll text you later.

Kimba xxxxx'

'Okay I LOVE YOU!!! ;)

Chez xxxxxxx'

'I LOVE YOU TOO!!!

Kimba xxxxxx'

I smile as I lock my phone and wander into the living room to watch a bit of spongebob with Justin.

***

Cheryl's POV

I'm so tired, I haven't slept much over the past few weeks so I'll have a quick nap.

***

She's running across the road towards me, the definition of perfect, my angel from above. She's calling my name, and running even faster, no, she needs to wait!

"Kimba stop!" I scream but it's to late, the fast speeding car has driven into her curvy body, and then she's lying on the ground unmoving.

I want to run to her and help but I can't, I'm rooted to the spot. But when I see her eyes flutter open, I am able to move again.

Before I know it I am by her side clutching her hand so tight, tears clouding my sight. A single tear rolls down Kimberley's flawless face as she stares into my eyes and she whispers

"Don't forget me Cheryl. I'll love you forever my perfect angel."

She smiles one last time just before her eyes close shut.

"No! Don't leave me Kimba! I love you! No!!"

***

I jolt awake at once to find myself sweating and breathing raggedly. Even though it was just a dream I am still terrified, terrified of losing the one I love. I need to hear her voice. My hands shakily reach out to my phone on the bedside table and I dial Kimba's number trying to calm myself down.

"Hello? Chez?"

"H-h-hi k-kimba-a."

"Are you ok? Cheryl's what's happened?"

"I-I'm fine, I j-just had a n-nap for a w-while and I h-had a b-bad dream."

"Aw baby, what happened?"

"I'll tell you w-when you come o-over."

"Okay, see you soon babe."

"Bye."

Talking to her wasn't enough I need to see her desperately, I need her to hold me close.

***

Kimberley's POV

There's a loud knock at the door and when I go to answer it I get a huge shock when I see an older, more mature Martin with Nicola, one of my best friends from school along with Cheryl, Nadine and Sarah.

"Kimberley?!"

"Nicola?!"

"Oh my god it's actually you! You've got a son?"

"Yeah, both of you come in! It's been ages Nic!"

"I know to long! Have you seen Cheryl, Sarah and Nadine yet?"

"Yes, his name is Justin. I work with Cheryl and Nadine and Sarah works at a bar now and we talk all the time!"

"Wow! I can't believe it! We seriously need a girly chat babe!"

"Yes we so do!"

I lead them to the living room and Martin smiles as soon as he sees the nervous Justin.

"Martin this is Justin, Justin this is your daddy."

"Hello Justin!" Martin crouches next to him while me and Nic take to the sofa.

"Hi." Justin whispers.

"What have you got here then? Is that Rex from toy story?"

"Yes! Did you know he can talk and move?" Justin replies wide eyed and more confident than before.

"No I didn't! Show me!" And Justin presses a button and Rex starts to wave his arms and shout random sentences.

After a while of playing, Martin turns Justin round to look at Nicola.

"This is Nicola, my wife."

"Hi Nicola, are you going to be my new mummy? " Justin asks curiously.

"Hello Justin, no, Kimberley is always going to be your mummy, but I will always be someone you can come and talk to when you need someone or something. A bit like an aunt." She replies smiling to him.

"Ok hello Aunty Nicola." He smiles back cutely so everyone coos at him.

"I wouldn't normally ask, but a friend of mine is in a bit of.. Trouble and I was wondering if maybe you could look after Justin while I go and stay with her?" I lie hoping they agree to it.

"Of course, we'd love to wouldn't we Martin?"

"Yep, a bit of bonding and all that."

"Okay, I'm not sure if I'll be back tonight, if I'm not then just take him to bed and read him a story, there's food in the fridge, get anything you want and the spare room is on the left of the stairs. Here's his juice." I tell them handing Nic his bottle.

"Okay, we'll be fine won't we Justin?"

"Yes Aunty Nicola."

"Okay bye baby, bye you two." I say as I head out of the door.

I sit in the car and send a text to Cheryl telling her I'll be over soon. I don't wait for a reply and start driving.