Who Knew Rugby Could Be So Complicated?

Boxing Day

"Oliver mummy's here" I shouted Oliver who Owen carried down the stairs. Oliver in one arm and the overnight bags in another. Owen answered the door. I didnt want to face Holly. "Owen, I'm sorry for everything. I want you back. We can be a family again" I was shocked, speechless. "Holly never. I have my family, the only reason we talk is for Oliver" he sounded agitated. "Owen please" another voice sounded "Holly leave him alone, hes happier now than hes ever been. You're a nasty piece of work" the sound of a slap echoed throughout the house and then the slam of the door my jaw just dropped as I watched Holly run into her car with Oliver following. "Mum you shouldn't of done that! Especially in front of Oliver" Owen started to scold his mum "I've been wanting to do it for years. But yes I know" she chuckled. Owen was still not happy.

Owen loaded up the car and we all said our goodbyes, Owen's family headed back to Ireland. Owen let me drive back to Loughborough which I was surprised about. But it let me enjoy my new car. I tried to owe about Holly but he shrugged it off and assured me he only wanted me. We arrived at Ben's house since Charly and Ellis moved into Charlys and Abbi sold her house. Everyone was finally settling down.

We all did presents at Abbis/Ben's. They got me the cutest dressing gown that said "Mrs Farrell to be" on the back. The boys cooked lunch while me and the girls gossiped about our christmas and everyone on our teams. Charly got made captain so next time I play them at their stadium it will be me vs her which we both laughed about. The final game of the season and my best friend is the captain of the enemy this should be fun. "You should see the new car I got" i jumped up and found the keys. "I'm coming" Ellis popped his head round the door followed by "me too" from Ben. We all walked out and admired my new baby. "Nice Farrell, you let her drive all the way up?" Charly walked around the car. Owen nodded, she looked shocked at me. He never let me drive anywhere, he would always be the one to drive. He was like my personal chauffeur.

"Right anyway kiddos, got to go see the family" I rolled my eyes I really didnt want to go. "Be back soon, get them beers cold" I laughed and jumped in the car, Owen copied my actions. I beeped my horn as I left the drive. "You know we've got joint insurance so i can drive it you get tired" Owen looked hopeful. "No chance Farrell, this is my car" he covered his disappointment up with a laugh.

We had to go to Ray's since everyone was gathering there, he said hell put on a spread. I was greeted by my father "nice wheels Farrell" Owen laughed "their Amelia's not mine" my dad looked shocked I shrugged it off. All the kids ran up to me and hugged me, then hugged Owen. "Uncle Owen, where's Oliver?" The Uncle Owen still made me awe "hes with his mum today. Auntie Amelia plays here soon so why dont we all go to the game. I'll get the box?" Everyone seemed to agree. Another round of present opening began, the kids were so excited with their presents.

Everyone had an envelope to open from me and Owen. They all opened them simultaneously. Everyones jaw dropped. "Seriously?" My mother was the first one to scream. "Nice one" my dad followed. I snuggled up to Owen. "This best be your first and last" Alek laughed while eyeing up Owen, defintely will be. I dont plan on a repeat. "We have to come shopping with you!" Nicola hugged me. I nodded. Not like I was involved with yours but anyway moving on. I was a little bit bitter about my brothers wedding, they never involved any of my family in it one bit. It was all about her family.

"1st September, a week before my birthday" my sister did a victory dance. "Well, once the season ends in April I'll start organising the shopping. Cake tasting will be happening in February. The baker is going to bring a cake of each variant down so we can make a weekend of it. Dress shopping will be in April/May time- girls only. Then I'll give the boys numbers to Owen for the stag do and then Charly and Abbi will be sorting the Hen do" I took a deep breathe. Organising was my strength I love lists and making sure everything was perfect. From the look on Nicolas face she was not happy the girls were organising the hen do, but oh well. I only got invited to her Hen do because I made a point of going wheres my invite.

Everyone got up and hugged me and Owen. I was finally part of a family again and it felt so good. 1st September will come round a lot quicker than I think.

8 months and 5 days to go.