I hardly got any sleep last night. Rhode was completely drunk out of his mind last night, maybe he didn't mean what he said. Or maybe he did, and he's been keeping a gigantic lie from me for god knows how long. This is a mess, a mess that not even a third cup of coffee can begin to fix."Holy fuck
"I did this to protect you, to make sure he wouldn't come back and fuck up your life again. I did it because I love you so much and the thought of that cunt coming back in and breaking your heart all over again isn't something I could just watch and let happen" Rhode says frantically, trying to lif
"Don't you just love a post massage relax" Francesca enthuses as we recline on a set of loungers in a small greenhouse courtyard following a hot stone massage. My argument with Rhode has been bubbling in my stomach for the last two hours, so I can't exactly say that I'm relaxed."It's great" I mumb
"Well you know, I had school and he had work and then we were both in that massive car accident" I add with a knowing smile. Yeah that's right, I played that card. You say you sent me flowers for my engagement, where were your 'sorry you got injured' flowers babes? Kate presses her lips together and
"Even so. I hope you'll be able to deal with the fact that Rhode and I will have to deal with each other from time to time" She continues to press the subject, I feel like we're talking in circles."Of course I will be able to deal with it. Because I'll be right by his side dealing with you too" I
Rhode 's P.O.V"Fuck" I mumble to myself as I take the phone away from my ear before I hear her voicemail message. That's the fifth time I've called where she hasn't picked up, I get that she's pissed but I'm fucking freaking out over here. She just left, right in the middle of a monumental fight sh
"I mean, a little." He replies guiltily."That's understandable. It's a big commitment, if you didn't have at least some cold feet I'd be worried." I reassure him. Mitch isn't a big commitment guy, he likes to shrug his shoulders and say 'if it happens, it happens'. Doesn't exactly make him a great
"Oh if the roles were reversed I would have left her so long ago. She's put up with so much shit that I would never have put up with." I answer honestly. After a moment or two of reflection, I know that Amelia would never betray me or hurt me like that. That's not her nature, she's not built like th
"Wanna give one a go?" I suggest to her with a small grin."Might be a bit premature, don't think Max is the marriage type quiet yet" She responds with a quiet giggle, then catches herself as we all stop and gape at her. She hasn't mentioned Max in that context in a very long time. Behind Poppy, Fra
"It's stunning sweetheart, absolutely stunning" My mum comments excitedly as I allow my hands to rest at my sides, my reflection making my heart race quickly. I'm wearing a wedding dress. Maybe not the wedding dress, but a wedding dress none the less. It all seems insane to think that I had spent th
Fran, Bianca and now Sarah are at the racks, perhaps browsing for me or for Fran, who recently moved to London and is flat hunting with her boyfriend Zayn."They have wedding dresses at charity shops? I can't tell if that's bleak or romantic" Poppy comments quietly to me as I sit down beside her."
"You are referred to as exactly what you are, a man, while I am referred to as my relationship to you, a wife. Like the only identifiable thing about me is that now I am your wife but you still get to be a man in your own right" I explain. It's something that's always irked me while watching TV show
"You forget we had sex in a bookstore?" Rhode leans in close and murmurs to me, heat rising on my cheeks instantly. One of my wilder moments I would say."Did not forget that, but I'd rather not have to explain that story to, well anyone" I say with an embarrassed giggle. I definitely told at least
"Please, take it" He states in a soft tone that makes butterflies flit around my stomach. "When?" He adds with a little more urgency."How about, before the years end?" I suggest. It's early October now so going into the colder England months, it's not exactly going to be extraordinary weather but t
"Thank you" I mumble against his lips, brushing my nose against his. His hand lingers on my hip as I come down off of my tiptoes, the wind blowing some of my hair into my face."I'll support you either way, it's up to you" He softly states, his eyes never leaving mine as his hand leaves my hip and t
"Hey, you remember yesterday when we had the family over for lunch?" I say just as we approach the small coffee stand near the fountain at the centre of the park. It's run by a father and son out of a truck that normally attracts a large crowd of locals but today seems a little isolated, supposed we
"To be honest, I feel anxious about taking her out on my own" Rhode states honestly as we wait at the corner for our crosswalk light to turn green. It's a surprising admission that immediately gets my attention."You've never mentioned anything like that" I express as I put a hand on his arm while h