Behind Bars ✂
Chapter 1 - All About Tonight
"Do you think I should wear the red floral playsuit I bought yesterday or the black strapless maxi dress?" I asked my two best friends Sophia and Lily. Tonight was the longly waited for In:Demand Live Scotland, and Lily was lucky enough to win VIP passes to meet the main act, which was my all time idols, The Wanted. I've been a huge fan since the beginning, and I could not wait to meet them. I was ecstatic.
"Playsuit, definitely" Replied Sophia, interrupting my thoughts. "It shows off your gorgeous figure, although, personally I think you're mad, its pouring with rain outside! Look at what i'm wearing!" Sophia was wearing shiny "wet look" jet black leggings, and a deep purple halter neck long top, tight at the bottom, and loose at the top. I laughed "Yeah, well I have to look my best for the boys!" I answered, besides I really love this playsuit, and i haven't had a chance to wear it! It is the 18th June, its supposed to be summer!" "It also shows off your fabulous legs!" Piped in Lily. "I'm so jealous!" "No need to be" I hastily replied, looking down at the ground. "Nothing special here, Just plain old Maddie, that's me. Now girls, now i need to pick out shoes and a jacket, and ahhh, what am i going to do with my hair!" I wailed, scraping it back into a tight pony tail. "Leave it down, your hair's perfect!" Lily exclaimed. "I wish I had hair like you!" She tugged at her chestnut shoulder length locks and sighed.
Actually, my hair was the one thing I didn't hate about myself. Long wavy hair, with a reasonable amount of volume, because it was thick, a light brown colour. Nothing else was particularlyoutstanding about my appearance, with sea blue eyes, a couple of annoying freckles scattered abut my face, average height and weight for a typical 18 year old, yes, I was just your normal average girl.
"Right fine, i'll wear it down then. What do you think about these shoes and this bag?" I said holding up a pair of black lace up ankle boots with a wedge and a small scarlet handbag. I was most definitely very fashion concious, I took hours deciding what to wear, and what to do with my make-up, everything had to be perfect. "Gorgeous, now come on, lets go, or we'll be late." Lily said, putting on a cream blazer over her grey pleated dress, with a white belt attached in the middle. "Sophia! Stop straightening your fringe, it's fine!" Sophia gave Lily a dirty look, and brushed through her "Barbie" blonde hair and headed out the door after Sophia. I hastily shoved on a black knitted cardi, that was lying on my bed, and followed them excitedly out into the car. Tonight was the night I was going to meet the five fittest lads around right now. It was all about tonight.
"Do you think I should wear the red floral playsuit I bought yesterday or the black strapless maxi dress?" I asked my two best friends Sophia and Lily. Tonight was the longly waited for In:Demand Live Scotland, and Lily was lucky enough to win VIP passes to meet the main act, which was my all time idols, The Wanted. I've been a huge fan since the beginning, and I could not wait to meet them. I was ecstatic.
"Playsuit, definitely" Replied Sophia, interrupting my thoughts. "It shows off your gorgeous figure, although, personally I think you're mad, its pouring with rain outside! Look at what i'm wearing!" Sophia was wearing shiny "wet look" jet black leggings, and a deep purple halter neck long top, tight at the bottom, and loose at the top. I laughed "Yeah, well I have to look my best for the boys!" I answered, besides I really love this playsuit, and i haven't had a chance to wear it! It is the 18th June, its supposed to be summer!" "It also shows off your fabulous legs!" Piped in Lily. "I'm so jealous!" "No need to be" I hastily replied, looking down at the ground. "Nothing special here, Just plain old Maddie, that's me. Now girls, now i need to pick out shoes and a jacket, and ahhh, what am i going to do with my hair!" I wailed, scraping it back into a tight pony tail. "Leave it down, your hair's perfect!" Lily exclaimed. "I wish I had hair like you!" She tugged at her chestnut shoulder length locks and sighed.
Actually, my hair was the one thing I didn't hate about myself. Long wavy hair, with a reasonable amount of volume, because it was thick, a light brown colour. Nothing else was particularlyoutstanding about my appearance, with sea blue eyes, a couple of annoying freckles scattered abut my face, average height and weight for a typical 18 year old, yes, I was just your normal average girl.
"Right fine, i'll wear it down then. What do you think about these shoes and this bag?" I said holding up a pair of black lace up ankle boots with a wedge and a small scarlet handbag. I was most definitely very fashion concious, I took hours deciding what to wear, and what to do with my make-up, everything had to be perfect. "Gorgeous, now come on, lets go, or we'll be late." Lily said, putting on a cream blazer over her grey pleated dress, with a white belt attached in the middle. "Sophia! Stop straightening your fringe, it's fine!" Sophia gave Lily a dirty look, and brushed through her "Barbie" blonde hair and headed out the door after Sophia. I hastily shoved on a black knitted cardi, that was lying on my bed, and followed them excitedly out into the car. Tonight was the night I was going to meet the five fittest lads around right now. It was all about tonight.
Chapter 2 - The Show Begins
"Butterflies, butterflies, we were meant to fly, you and I, you and I, colours in the sky, we could rule the world someday somehow but we'll never be as bright as we are now......" We were in the car on our way to IN:Demand and we were singing our hearts out to The Wanted. Our original plan was for us to get the train down, with us all being 18, we don't really need our mum to take us anywhere, but as usual I was late, so we re-planned everything, and now my mum has the job of taking us there, while having to listen to our horrendous singing. Right now I couldn't really care about the other 15 acts, i just wanted to see my idols. "I won't I wont let your memory go, 'cause you're colours they burn-" The music stopped as the car drove to a halt outside the venue. "We're here!" My mum said. A s if we didn't already know that. I hopped out the car, as did Sophia and Lily. "Bye mum! I shouted. "Bye Mrs Evans!" Lily and Sophia shrilled in unison. We followed the throng of the crowd into the SECC.
Half an hour later, we were in the stands waiting for the show to begin. It was due to start in 20 minutes. I felt someone in the row behind tap me lightly on the shoulder. "Excuse me, where did you get that? I noticed it when you first came in. Sorry, i'm really nosey!" I turned round and there was a blonde tanned girl pointing at my VIP Wanted pass. The girl was very orange, and she had the most revealing dress on. I don't know who she was trying to impress, but she was the typical fake girl. "Oh, Sophia here won these in a radio competition, it's only The Wanted we get to see. We go to the stage after and a security guard will take us to their dressing room." I replied casually. The girl gasped. "Oh my god shut uuup! No way!" She sounded so chavy when she spoke. "You have no idea how jealous I am right now!" She pouted, smudging her bright pink lipstick as she did so. Lily laughed. "No need to be jealous, i'm sure you'll meet them one day." Lily said.
After that we got to know the girl and her friend quite well. Her name was Nikki, and her clone was called Mandy. I didn't actually mind them, but they were quite strange, and part of me thought they were only being nice because we had the passes.
The five of us were chatting away when suddenly the lights went out. The show was about to begin! The voice-over spoke, making the whole audience jump. "Welcome to In:Demand Live 2011 with your host for the evening Scottish radio presenter, it's Romeo!" Everyone screamed as Romeo ran onto the stage. This was it. The excitement was really beginning to kick in now. Soon I would see The Wanted. "I'm pleased to announce our first act, bringing a huge opening to the biggest popfest in Scotland, its CHIPMUNK!" Everyone screamed again as Chipmunk sauntered onto the stage. "Some people have to learn, some people wait their turn, some people have to fight..." He burst into song and I began to forget about The Wanted, and concentrated on enjoying the other acts too. "Some people, but now me, I was born a Champion!" Singing along to the music, I was in my happy place. I was content.
"Butterflies, butterflies, we were meant to fly, you and I, you and I, colours in the sky, we could rule the world someday somehow but we'll never be as bright as we are now......" We were in the car on our way to IN:Demand and we were singing our hearts out to The Wanted. Our original plan was for us to get the train down, with us all being 18, we don't really need our mum to take us anywhere, but as usual I was late, so we re-planned everything, and now my mum has the job of taking us there, while having to listen to our horrendous singing. Right now I couldn't really care about the other 15 acts, i just wanted to see my idols. "I won't I wont let your memory go, 'cause you're colours they burn-" The music stopped as the car drove to a halt outside the venue. "We're here!" My mum said. A s if we didn't already know that. I hopped out the car, as did Sophia and Lily. "Bye mum! I shouted. "Bye Mrs Evans!" Lily and Sophia shrilled in unison. We followed the throng of the crowd into the SECC.
Half an hour later, we were in the stands waiting for the show to begin. It was due to start in 20 minutes. I felt someone in the row behind tap me lightly on the shoulder. "Excuse me, where did you get that? I noticed it when you first came in. Sorry, i'm really nosey!" I turned round and there was a blonde tanned girl pointing at my VIP Wanted pass. The girl was very orange, and she had the most revealing dress on. I don't know who she was trying to impress, but she was the typical fake girl. "Oh, Sophia here won these in a radio competition, it's only The Wanted we get to see. We go to the stage after and a security guard will take us to their dressing room." I replied casually. The girl gasped. "Oh my god shut uuup! No way!" She sounded so chavy when she spoke. "You have no idea how jealous I am right now!" She pouted, smudging her bright pink lipstick as she did so. Lily laughed. "No need to be jealous, i'm sure you'll meet them one day." Lily said.
After that we got to know the girl and her friend quite well. Her name was Nikki, and her clone was called Mandy. I didn't actually mind them, but they were quite strange, and part of me thought they were only being nice because we had the passes.
The five of us were chatting away when suddenly the lights went out. The show was about to begin! The voice-over spoke, making the whole audience jump. "Welcome to In:Demand Live 2011 with your host for the evening Scottish radio presenter, it's Romeo!" Everyone screamed as Romeo ran onto the stage. This was it. The excitement was really beginning to kick in now. Soon I would see The Wanted. "I'm pleased to announce our first act, bringing a huge opening to the biggest popfest in Scotland, its CHIPMUNK!" Everyone screamed again as Chipmunk sauntered onto the stage. "Some people have to learn, some people wait their turn, some people have to fight..." He burst into song and I began to forget about The Wanted, and concentrated on enjoying the other acts too. "Some people, but now me, I was born a Champion!" Singing along to the music, I was in my happy place. I was content.
Chapter 3 - I'm Glad You Came.
The time flew by, Nicola Roberts, Alexis Jordan, Example, Parade, Tinchy Stryder, to name a few, and then before I knew it the crowd were chanting "The Wanted". The Saturdays had just finished their set, and Romeo was back on the stage. "So, the day's almost over" he began, "But I think we might just have time for one more act..? What do you think?" The crowd went wild. "They were here last year, when they were fist starting out, with their number 1 single All Time Low. Do you know who it is yet?" The crowd, including myself screamed. "And now, a year on, they've had another 3 massive hit singles and a top 5 album. They are easily Britain's biggest and best boy band. Please give it up for Tom, Max, Nathan, Siva and Jay, also known as The Wanted!" The audience was a riot, my ears were bursting from the noise of all the screams, until faintly I could hear the opening of All Time Low. The crowd quietened down so we could all hear. "Praying won't do it, hating won't do it.." Max's voice filled the stadium. "HELLO GLASGOW! Good to see you again!" Tom shouted over Max. The audience squealed. "And if you know, how do you get up from an all time low..."
They got the crowd jumping in Gold Forever, had us waving our hands in Heart Vacancy and singing along to Lose My Mind. Before I knew it, the show was almost over. "So Scotland, that's it, we're almost finished!" Siva said in his thick Irish accent. The whole arena booed. "Buuuuut.." piped in Jay, "We do have a surprise for you!" Everyone cheered. "It's an exclusive performance of our brand new single Glad you Came" Nathan said, his voice making me melt. "Yes, it's the first time we've performed it live, so we're all pretty nervous!" Max butted in. ""You can buy it on July the 10th, so here we go Glasgow!" The music started. "The sun goes down, the stars come out, and all that counts, is here and now. My universe, will never be the same, i'm glad you came." Max's voice was amazing. They were all perfect. Especially Nathan. The song was beautiful. The crowd danced along to the rest of the track, and before I knew it they were gone, and the rows were starting to empty. "Guys" I said, slowly turning round to Sophia and Lily. "We're meeting The Wanted now." We all squealed in unison. We were so mature. Not! We said bye to Nikki and Mandy, and headed off down towards the stage. Words could not describe how ecstatic I was. I was minutes away from the best few hours of my life. I didn't realise just how much those next few hours were going to change my life.
The time flew by, Nicola Roberts, Alexis Jordan, Example, Parade, Tinchy Stryder, to name a few, and then before I knew it the crowd were chanting "The Wanted". The Saturdays had just finished their set, and Romeo was back on the stage. "So, the day's almost over" he began, "But I think we might just have time for one more act..? What do you think?" The crowd went wild. "They were here last year, when they were fist starting out, with their number 1 single All Time Low. Do you know who it is yet?" The crowd, including myself screamed. "And now, a year on, they've had another 3 massive hit singles and a top 5 album. They are easily Britain's biggest and best boy band. Please give it up for Tom, Max, Nathan, Siva and Jay, also known as The Wanted!" The audience was a riot, my ears were bursting from the noise of all the screams, until faintly I could hear the opening of All Time Low. The crowd quietened down so we could all hear. "Praying won't do it, hating won't do it.." Max's voice filled the stadium. "HELLO GLASGOW! Good to see you again!" Tom shouted over Max. The audience squealed. "And if you know, how do you get up from an all time low..."
They got the crowd jumping in Gold Forever, had us waving our hands in Heart Vacancy and singing along to Lose My Mind. Before I knew it, the show was almost over. "So Scotland, that's it, we're almost finished!" Siva said in his thick Irish accent. The whole arena booed. "Buuuuut.." piped in Jay, "We do have a surprise for you!" Everyone cheered. "It's an exclusive performance of our brand new single Glad you Came" Nathan said, his voice making me melt. "Yes, it's the first time we've performed it live, so we're all pretty nervous!" Max butted in. ""You can buy it on July the 10th, so here we go Glasgow!" The music started. "The sun goes down, the stars come out, and all that counts, is here and now. My universe, will never be the same, i'm glad you came." Max's voice was amazing. They were all perfect. Especially Nathan. The song was beautiful. The crowd danced along to the rest of the track, and before I knew it they were gone, and the rows were starting to empty. "Guys" I said, slowly turning round to Sophia and Lily. "We're meeting The Wanted now." We all squealed in unison. We were so mature. Not! We said bye to Nikki and Mandy, and headed off down towards the stage. Words could not describe how ecstatic I was. I was minutes away from the best few hours of my life. I didn't realise just how much those next few hours were going to change my life.
We battled our way through the mob of people, and after what seemed like hours we were at the stage. There were quite a few others there but we were the only lucky ones meeting The Wanted. The security guard took them one by one to meet their idols until it was only the three of us left. "Right girls" The security guard began. "You're meeting The Wanted, yes?" We nodded, and Lily squealed. Lily was the oldest, being almost 19, yet she was by far the most immature. I was the youngest, having just turned 18 four days ago, on June 14th, yet I would say I was the most mature. "Come on then, follow me." The security guard went on, leading us backstage.
He walked us down the corridor, right to the very end of it, stopping outside the very last door, with two words on it.. "The Wanted". "On you go in" He said, beckoning us forward. I couldn't move. I felt like my legs were glued to the floor. There was only a door separating me and the boys of my dreams. Lily charged forward, screaming, closely followed by Sophia. I slowly wandered through, like I was in a trance, and saw them. Siva, perched on the arm of a chair, cheekbones jutting out as always, Tom and Max casually lying on the floor, having a "Tomax bromance" moment. Jay was lying spread out, taking up the whole sofa. I half expected him to be eating skittles, but he wasn't. Finally, there he was, sitting at the table in deep conversation with their manager Jayne, was Nathan. They all turned to look at us as we entered, and Tom and Max slowly got off the floor and started walking over to hug us, the other 3 closely behind. Somehow, Siva and Jay got here first and hugged Sophia and Lily, who were in front. Jay was just about to hug me, when i felt myself being pushed onto the sofa, embraced in a four way hug involving Tom, Max and Nathan. It was almost like a pile on. It was so strange, they hadn't even met me, yet they were acting like we were old friends? Oh well, I liked it. "Whoaa guys, let the poor girl under there breathe, we want to hug her too!" Jay said, letting out his distinctive laugh. They slowly released me, and Tom helped me to my feet. "Hello beautiful." he said to me. My heart skipped a beat. Tom Parker just called me beautiful. "Naaaaah Parker, she's mine! A clear Manchester voice echoed around the room. They started play fighting and Jay and Siva said hello to me, while Nathan spoke to Sophia and Lily. Gradually, we all found places to sit. Sophia was with Siva and Tom on the sofa, Lily was engaged in a conversation with Max and Jay and I was sitting at the table, across from, the one and only, Nathan Sykes. I have to admit, I was trying so hard not to be too fangirly, but I just couldn't stop looking at him. He was perfect.
"Soo..." I heard a gorgeous Gloucester accent. "You're Madeline, right?" Nathan Sykes was speaking to me. He was speaking to me. "Maddie Evans, yeah that's me. Sorry, I don't know who you are, could you introduce me?" I joked. He laughed. "Shut up! Everybody knows who I am!" Nathan joked back. From then on, the conversation was no longer awkward.
I talked to Nathan for hours, about everything and anything. We really clicked. The other boys would occasionally come and join in the conversation, but the majority of the time it was just me and Nath. "Right boys, wrap it up, time to say goodbye to the girls!" Martin, their tour manager shouted. All the boys 'awed' and Jay even flung a shoe at him. They treat their manager well then. Not.. I stood up and hugged all the boys in turn, and got a kiss on the cheek from them all too. Finally I was hugging Nathan, and I didn't want to let go. I felt him hug me tighter and kiss me on the cheek. We pulled away, and he took my hand in his. I felt a piece of paper in between our hands. He closed over my open hand, and leaned over to whisper in my ear. "I really like you Mads, you seem like a genuinely lovely person, and I don't want to lose you. I've never done this to a fan before, but here is my number. Text me. We can maybe meet up soon? Us and the boys?" I looked up into his eyes. The gorgeous emerald sparkles sent me into a trance, I was lost in his eyes. I finally tore away from his gaze, gave him another quick hug, and followed Lily and Sophia out the door, saying a last goodbye to the boys. I was in disbelief. I had Nathan James Sykes' number.
Chapter 5 - Addition
Walking out the arena, i discreetly add Nathan's number to my phone, before tearing up the slip of paper, and throwing it in the bin. Nathan wouldn't want a crazy fan finding his number. We were talking about our meeting today, and Lily and Sophie were, as Nathan would say, 'buzzin'. I was joining in with the conversation enthusiastically, but I couldn't stop thinking about Nathan. He has given me his number?! I still didn't believe it. I couldn't think what to text him. I liked him, but i didn't want to seem to eager. In the end I decided on:
'Hey Nathan, it's Maddie here. I met you at the gig tonight, and you gave me your number. Hope you remember me! ;) Xx'.
I checked the text over a few times, before hitting send. I was just about to put my phone away when Lily looked over. "Who you texting?" she asked spotting my blackberry in my hand. God she was so nosey. "Just my mum" i replied simply. "Here's our train guys!" Sophie shouted from along the platform. I carefully stepped on, being careful not to trip with my wedges on.
One hour later, we were back in my house relaxing after a long, but enjoyable, day. The girls were staying the night. It was half past 9 and Nathan still hadn't texted back. It had been almost two hours since I had texted him. Maybe he'd given me the wrong number? I admit, I was starting to get worried. "'I'm going to get my pj's on" I said, grabbing my grey vest top, and red and white shorts and headed into the bathroom.
Once I was changed, I went downstairs to get something to eat. I spotted a chicken and sweetcorn pizza on the table. I grabbed that and bounded up the stairs. "I got food!" I shouted, charging into my room like an overexcited elephant. "The girls were just staring at me in disbelief. I didn't think I had been that strange, I just charged into my room? "What is it?" I asked nervously. Lily just held up my phone. I took it from her, and unlocked it. On the screen it said "Message from Nathan". "Care to explain?" Lily said. She actually sounded pretty angry. I explained the whole story, and by the end, their jaws were almost hitting the floor they were that shocked. It took a while to get Sophia to believe me. She thought I was just winding her up.
"Go on then, open it!" Lily half shouted. Nervously, I opened the text. It read:
'Hey Mads, of course I remember you! Sorry I couldn't text back sooner, I was meeting some fans. Need to meet up soon, much love, Nath Xx'
"What does it say?" Sophia asked immediately. I showed her and Lily the text. "He wants to meet up with me!" i shouted, a huge grin plastered on my face. "Oooh, could love be on the cards?" Lily said, looking at me smirking. "No way." I replied. "Not after Martin. I can't trust another man again." They nodded sympathetically, it was true, I don't know if i would ever trust males again, not after the worst 2 years of my life.
Walking out the arena, i discreetly add Nathan's number to my phone, before tearing up the slip of paper, and throwing it in the bin. Nathan wouldn't want a crazy fan finding his number. We were talking about our meeting today, and Lily and Sophie were, as Nathan would say, 'buzzin'. I was joining in with the conversation enthusiastically, but I couldn't stop thinking about Nathan. He has given me his number?! I still didn't believe it. I couldn't think what to text him. I liked him, but i didn't want to seem to eager. In the end I decided on:
'Hey Nathan, it's Maddie here. I met you at the gig tonight, and you gave me your number. Hope you remember me! ;) Xx'.
I checked the text over a few times, before hitting send. I was just about to put my phone away when Lily looked over. "Who you texting?" she asked spotting my blackberry in my hand. God she was so nosey. "Just my mum" i replied simply. "Here's our train guys!" Sophie shouted from along the platform. I carefully stepped on, being careful not to trip with my wedges on.
One hour later, we were back in my house relaxing after a long, but enjoyable, day. The girls were staying the night. It was half past 9 and Nathan still hadn't texted back. It had been almost two hours since I had texted him. Maybe he'd given me the wrong number? I admit, I was starting to get worried. "'I'm going to get my pj's on" I said, grabbing my grey vest top, and red and white shorts and headed into the bathroom.
Once I was changed, I went downstairs to get something to eat. I spotted a chicken and sweetcorn pizza on the table. I grabbed that and bounded up the stairs. "I got food!" I shouted, charging into my room like an overexcited elephant. "The girls were just staring at me in disbelief. I didn't think I had been that strange, I just charged into my room? "What is it?" I asked nervously. Lily just held up my phone. I took it from her, and unlocked it. On the screen it said "Message from Nathan". "Care to explain?" Lily said. She actually sounded pretty angry. I explained the whole story, and by the end, their jaws were almost hitting the floor they were that shocked. It took a while to get Sophia to believe me. She thought I was just winding her up.
"Go on then, open it!" Lily half shouted. Nervously, I opened the text. It read:
'Hey Mads, of course I remember you! Sorry I couldn't text back sooner, I was meeting some fans. Need to meet up soon, much love, Nath Xx'
"What does it say?" Sophia asked immediately. I showed her and Lily the text. "He wants to meet up with me!" i shouted, a huge grin plastered on my face. "Oooh, could love be on the cards?" Lily said, looking at me smirking. "No way." I replied. "Not after Martin. I can't trust another man again." They nodded sympathetically, it was true, I don't know if i would ever trust males again, not after the worst 2 years of my life.
Chapter 6 - It Might Be Love
***NATHANS P.O.V.***
"Party tonight?" Max suggested. We were back in our flat in London, after an amazing gig in Scotland a couple of hours ago. "Yayayaya" replied Tom excitedly. He couldn't resist a party. "Why not?" answered Seev. "Well i'm in!" Shouted Jay jumping up and knocking over a chair. "Uh yeah, I guess.." I replied, seeing as they were all staring at me. In all honesty, I really couldn't be fussed with a party, I was so tired, after the best day of my life so far. I heard my blackberry buzz on the arm of the chair I was sitting down, and I reached down to pick it up, presuming it would be someone tweeting me, saying how much they enjoyed the gig or something, but Max got there first. "MAX! Give it back!" I shouted. "You really should get a password" He replied. "Ooh, who's Baby Nayf been texting?" Tom piped in, teasing me. "Leave it alone!" I said angrily. I started to run towards Tom and Max but was held back by Siva's strong arms. I was always the bully victim in this house. "OOH, ITS A GIRL!" Jay shouted. "Leave it you arse holes, give me the fucking phone!" I screamed, starting to get even more angry. Tom and Max just looked at me. "Yeah, that's good you remember me! Can't wait to see the rest of the boys, and meet them properly! Maddie, kiss kiss" Jay read out. I covered my face with my hands as Siva loosened his grip. It was silent for a moment. "Maddie, is that Maddie Evans, the girl we met today at the gig?" Jay said to me, jumping up and down like the loon he was. "So what if it was?" I replied bluntly. "Nathan has a crush!" Tom and Jay chorused, like schoolboys. "She was fit!" Tom said. Typical Tom, I thought. "Get in there!" He went on. Jay and Max cheered. "Guys, leave it now." Siva suddenly said from behind me. He really was the peacemaker of the group. I pushed past them and trailed angrily into the kitchen, slamming the door behind me.
"Nath, y'alright?" Max said, coming in behind me. "I'm great." I said sarcastically, slumping into the nearest kitchen chair. "Look, sorry mate, for taking your phone. It was only a bit of banter, I didn't expect it to be a girl. I certainally didn't expect it to be a fan that we'd just met today!" Max said. "S'alright." I mumbled. Max pulled out a chair, and sat across the table from me. "Nathan.." He said. I looked up. "Do you like Maddie? " Max said. "Is that why you got so worked up when we read the text? Is that why you got her number in the first place? You know how Jayne is about fans, she said we were never to give them our number." I breathed in. "Well Max." I began. I knew I could tell Max anything, because he was the most caring person ever. "When I first saw her I couldn't believe my eyes. She was perfect. She stood out from all the other fans. I don't know whether it was her sparkling blue eyes like diamonds, or her glossy brown hair sitting at her waist, framing her gorgeous face perfectly, or her clothes, or whatever else. She was different. When she hugged me, I never wanted to let go. When she spoke to me, my insides turned to mush, and my legs felt like jelly." I closed my eyes, and pictured her. "Uh-oh." Max said. I opened my eyes again. "What?" I said looking at him, with a look of confusion in my eyes. "Nath, mate. I think you're in love."
Chapter 7 - The Excitement
It was about an hour or so since Nathan had last texted me, and the girls were still fantasising over their favourites in the band. Lily liked Siva, and Sophia liked Max. "Guys, tough luck!" I laughed. "You've picked the wrong guys!" They just stared at me blankly. "They both have long term girlfriends!" I laughed again. I swear I saw both their faces drop a little bit. They clearly hadn't thought about that. "Oh! I've got a text!" I exclaimed, feeling my phone vibrate in my hoodie. I slowly removed it from my navy blue Abercrombie and Fitch hoodie, which I had put on over my pyjamas. It was, as I had hoped, from Nathan. I clicked 'read'. It said:
"I know it's a bit sudden, but how would you like to come round to me and the boys flat tomorrow? We're back in London for a rare week or so off, and Tom's dying to have a party. We could come and pick you and the girls up at 5? The other lads are bringing friends. Hope you can come bbe! Xx"
I just looked at my phone in shock. Sophia, seeing my facial expression, yanked the phone out of my hand, and the two of them read it, their mouths turning into perfect little "O" shapes at the exact same moment. "Yes yes yes yes yes!" They squealed in unison. It was the holidays after all, and to be honest, I really wanted to get to know Nathan a bit better. He seemed lovely! "Ok girls, calm down, i'll go check with my mum. You two check with yours too." I said, smiling at how excited they seemed.
"Mum" I said, happily bounding down the stairs at the speed of light. "Mads, I was just about to call you down, can I quickly speak to you fir-st?" My mum looked annoyed. "Yes, go ahead" I replied nervously. "You know how you applied for the two dancing jobs in Manchester and Glasgow?" My mum said. I was an aspiring dancer. Dancing was my life. I'd been dancing for 10 years, since I was only 6 years old. I had won various awards, and all my dance teachers have said I have an unusual talent, and that I should choose to go down that career path, so i was leaving school hopefully, to pursue this career. "Well they've both said you have to be 18." I just looked at her. I had to wait a full two years.. "But, on the bright side, they're going to pass your video onto some other company's, but the spaces are extremely limited. They only let the best of the best in." she continued. "Oh." was all I could say. I was incredibly disappointed i'm not going to lie. I was really hoping to get into one of them, the Glasgow one especially. "Right, well what were you going to speak to me about?" My mum tried to change the subject.I explained to her everything. She was a bit wary at first, but in the end she agreed to let me go. I was going to a party at The Wanted's flat. Excited isn't enough to describe how much I was looking forward to it.
It was about an hour or so since Nathan had last texted me, and the girls were still fantasising over their favourites in the band. Lily liked Siva, and Sophia liked Max. "Guys, tough luck!" I laughed. "You've picked the wrong guys!" They just stared at me blankly. "They both have long term girlfriends!" I laughed again. I swear I saw both their faces drop a little bit. They clearly hadn't thought about that. "Oh! I've got a text!" I exclaimed, feeling my phone vibrate in my hoodie. I slowly removed it from my navy blue Abercrombie and Fitch hoodie, which I had put on over my pyjamas. It was, as I had hoped, from Nathan. I clicked 'read'. It said:
"I know it's a bit sudden, but how would you like to come round to me and the boys flat tomorrow? We're back in London for a rare week or so off, and Tom's dying to have a party. We could come and pick you and the girls up at 5? The other lads are bringing friends. Hope you can come bbe! Xx"
I just looked at my phone in shock. Sophia, seeing my facial expression, yanked the phone out of my hand, and the two of them read it, their mouths turning into perfect little "O" shapes at the exact same moment. "Yes yes yes yes yes!" They squealed in unison. It was the holidays after all, and to be honest, I really wanted to get to know Nathan a bit better. He seemed lovely! "Ok girls, calm down, i'll go check with my mum. You two check with yours too." I said, smiling at how excited they seemed.
"Mum" I said, happily bounding down the stairs at the speed of light. "Mads, I was just about to call you down, can I quickly speak to you fir-st?" My mum looked annoyed. "Yes, go ahead" I replied nervously. "You know how you applied for the two dancing jobs in Manchester and Glasgow?" My mum said. I was an aspiring dancer. Dancing was my life. I'd been dancing for 10 years, since I was only 6 years old. I had won various awards, and all my dance teachers have said I have an unusual talent, and that I should choose to go down that career path, so i was leaving school hopefully, to pursue this career. "Well they've both said you have to be 18." I just looked at her. I had to wait a full two years.. "But, on the bright side, they're going to pass your video onto some other company's, but the spaces are extremely limited. They only let the best of the best in." she continued. "Oh." was all I could say. I was incredibly disappointed i'm not going to lie. I was really hoping to get into one of them, the Glasgow one especially. "Right, well what were you going to speak to me about?" My mum tried to change the subject.I explained to her everything. She was a bit wary at first, but in the end she agreed to let me go. I was going to a party at The Wanted's flat. Excited isn't enough to describe how much I was looking forward to it.
Chapter 8 - Anticipation.
*NATHAN'S POV*
So, it was the day of our house party, and I was ecstatic. I couldn't wait to see Maddie again. After my heart to heart with Max, I realised I was, in fact, in love with her. I didn't know if she felt the same way, so i'm just going to have to hide my true feelings. The three girls were due to be picked up by Tom and Max in an hour and a half. I don't have a license, but Max and Tom do. They both said I couldn't come, even when I said I'd just sit in the passenger seat, claiming I need to help Jay and Seev set up. Beer, crisps, music, and that's us sorted! Tom's girlfriend Kelsey, Michelle, Max's girlfriend, and Nareesha, Siva's girlfriend, were all coming as well, along with a couple of Jay, Max, and Tom's mates. None of mine or Jay's pals could come, as none of them lived near London, and were studying for college or uni. It was still going to be a good night.
One hour later, and Tom and Max were well on their way to pick up the girls. We'd sorted out some dance tunes, we had crisps and various other savoury snacks scattered in bowls around the house, and stacks of alcohol in the huge fridge in the kitchen. Jay's friends were already here, so he was bonding with them, as he hadn't seen them in ages, and Siva was upstairs getting changed. I was just sat there, fiddling, as the anticipation to see Maddie was almost unbearable! "Nath, mate, you not getting changed?" Jay spoke, interrupting my thoughts. "Aye, I probably should." I replied, noticing that I still had my joggies on. "I'll be right back" I said walking out the room. ON my way past the door, I heard a knock. "Guys, that's the door!" I shouted. As I walked up the stairs. It was probably Kels, Mich and Nareesha.
I ran down the stairs about 10 minutes later, doing up my fly as I wandered into the living room. I had decided to wear black jeans wit a simple, casual logo t-shirt. As I entered, I felt myself being knocked to the ground by three pairs of hands. "Ouch, Kelsey, Michelle, Nareesha! Let me up!" I exclaimed. They slowly removed their hands from my body. "You all look gorgeous!" I said to them, as I brushed myself down. I felt Michelle pull me into a hug. She had on a simple, electric blue, sparkly, strapless dress. Max loved the colour blue on her. Next, Nareesha and Kelsey pulled my into a group hug. Nareesha had a black figure hugging dress on, and Kelsey had a baby pink floaty dress on. It was great to see them again, it's been so long!
I scanned my eyes round the room. Everyone but Tom, Max and the girls were here. The anticipation was unbearable. I really wanted to see her! "Where are Max, Tom and the other girls?" I questioned. Just as I said that, the door knocked. I heard Tom's voice through the letterbox. "Mate, someone open the door, we've both forgotten our fucking keys!" Then I heard giggles coming from behind the door. The girls. "I'll get it!" I shouted, sprinting towards the door like an overexcited child. I slowly opened the door and Tom and Max barged past, and into the living room. Sophia followed, in her black leather look dress, with HUGE heels, stopping to say hi to me, and hug me. Lily followed quickly, doing the same. She was wearing a black halter neck floaty dress, with studded heels on. I was soon left standing with Madeline. "I've missed you!" She exclaimed suddenly, embracing me in a hug. Her touch gave me goosebumps. "I've missed you too, a lot." I whispered. "So, what do you think of my outfit?" She said, standing back, and striking a model pose. She could easily be a model, she was gorgeous! She looked fabulous in her red, figure hugging mini dress, with long, lace sleeves and simple black ankle boots. She had her hair wavy, and pinned over to one side. "You look absolutely stunning!" I replied. "Aw, thanks Nath!" She said, before gesturing towards the living room door. "Lets get this party started!"
*NATHAN'S POV*
So, it was the day of our house party, and I was ecstatic. I couldn't wait to see Maddie again. After my heart to heart with Max, I realised I was, in fact, in love with her. I didn't know if she felt the same way, so i'm just going to have to hide my true feelings. The three girls were due to be picked up by Tom and Max in an hour and a half. I don't have a license, but Max and Tom do. They both said I couldn't come, even when I said I'd just sit in the passenger seat, claiming I need to help Jay and Seev set up. Beer, crisps, music, and that's us sorted! Tom's girlfriend Kelsey, Michelle, Max's girlfriend, and Nareesha, Siva's girlfriend, were all coming as well, along with a couple of Jay, Max, and Tom's mates. None of mine or Jay's pals could come, as none of them lived near London, and were studying for college or uni. It was still going to be a good night.
One hour later, and Tom and Max were well on their way to pick up the girls. We'd sorted out some dance tunes, we had crisps and various other savoury snacks scattered in bowls around the house, and stacks of alcohol in the huge fridge in the kitchen. Jay's friends were already here, so he was bonding with them, as he hadn't seen them in ages, and Siva was upstairs getting changed. I was just sat there, fiddling, as the anticipation to see Maddie was almost unbearable! "Nath, mate, you not getting changed?" Jay spoke, interrupting my thoughts. "Aye, I probably should." I replied, noticing that I still had my joggies on. "I'll be right back" I said walking out the room. ON my way past the door, I heard a knock. "Guys, that's the door!" I shouted. As I walked up the stairs. It was probably Kels, Mich and Nareesha.
I ran down the stairs about 10 minutes later, doing up my fly as I wandered into the living room. I had decided to wear black jeans wit a simple, casual logo t-shirt. As I entered, I felt myself being knocked to the ground by three pairs of hands. "Ouch, Kelsey, Michelle, Nareesha! Let me up!" I exclaimed. They slowly removed their hands from my body. "You all look gorgeous!" I said to them, as I brushed myself down. I felt Michelle pull me into a hug. She had on a simple, electric blue, sparkly, strapless dress. Max loved the colour blue on her. Next, Nareesha and Kelsey pulled my into a group hug. Nareesha had a black figure hugging dress on, and Kelsey had a baby pink floaty dress on. It was great to see them again, it's been so long!
I scanned my eyes round the room. Everyone but Tom, Max and the girls were here. The anticipation was unbearable. I really wanted to see her! "Where are Max, Tom and the other girls?" I questioned. Just as I said that, the door knocked. I heard Tom's voice through the letterbox. "Mate, someone open the door, we've both forgotten our fucking keys!" Then I heard giggles coming from behind the door. The girls. "I'll get it!" I shouted, sprinting towards the door like an overexcited child. I slowly opened the door and Tom and Max barged past, and into the living room. Sophia followed, in her black leather look dress, with HUGE heels, stopping to say hi to me, and hug me. Lily followed quickly, doing the same. She was wearing a black halter neck floaty dress, with studded heels on. I was soon left standing with Madeline. "I've missed you!" She exclaimed suddenly, embracing me in a hug. Her touch gave me goosebumps. "I've missed you too, a lot." I whispered. "So, what do you think of my outfit?" She said, standing back, and striking a model pose. She could easily be a model, she was gorgeous! She looked fabulous in her red, figure hugging mini dress, with long, lace sleeves and simple black ankle boots. She had her hair wavy, and pinned over to one side. "You look absolutely stunning!" I replied. "Aw, thanks Nath!" She said, before gesturing towards the living room door. "Lets get this party started!"
Nathan grabbed my hand and led me into the living room. My body had gone into full party mode. I stopped at the living room door, suddenly extremely nervous. "You go first" I said, looking up at Nathan. my shyness taking over me. He laughed at me. "Wimp!" He replied, pushing the door open and casually strolling through. I slowly followed him. As I entered I heard a strong Bolton accent. "Lookin' good babe!" I looked over to my left, and Tom was standing there, arms wide open, waiting for a hug. I laughed "Tom, you've been in the car with me for an hour and a half, you don't miss me already, do you?" He just shrugged. I laughed again, and slipped my arms round him.
After I had hugged all the boys, I went to see if I could find Sophia and Lily. By now, the music was blaring, and I couldn't see them anywhere. I wandered into the kitchen to get a drink, and there they were, casually talking to Michelle, Kelsey and Nareesha. The boys girlfriends! They turned round as I entered. I was completely shy again. I hate being so shy. They all looked so gorgeous! "Wow, I love your dress!" Michelle said to me suddenly. "Oh, thanks a lot, yours is amazing too!" I replied. "I'm Maddie". "I'm Michelle! She replied. "and i'm Kelsey" "I'm Nareesha, Siva's girlfriend". After that akward introduction we started to chat about everything and anything. We got alng like a house on fire!
"GIIIIIIIRLS!" Tom screamed, barging into the kitchen half an hour later, disturbing our deep chat. "Have some vodka! It gives you wings!!" We all burst into hysterics. "Tom, babe, that's red bull, not vodka." Kelsey laughed, and filled her glass. Sophia and Lily did the same. "Mich, Mads, come on, drink something!" Tom stood next to us, the vodka in his hand. "You know i'm working tomorrow Tom, I can't." Michelle said. "Maddie? What about you?!" He shouted. God he was loud. And drunk. I hesitated, before handing him my glass to fill, before downing it in one. Tom cheered. "Wooo! That's my girl, go on Maddie!" I swear he was getting drunker by the minute.
A couple of hours later, the party was in full swing, and i'd been chatting to Max a lot who had turned out to be really sweet. Him and Michelle were adorable together, and were currently curled up on the sofa. Kelsey and Tom were dancing, as were Nareesha and Siva. Jay was flirting with Lily, and Sophia was making her way round the boys friends, having kissed three of them already. I felt a light tap on my shoulder, an turned round to see Nathan standing there, holding a cup. "Another drink?" He suggested I'd had quite a lot to drink already, but I wanted more. "Sure!" I replied, happily. I admit, by now, I really was quite drunk. "Do you want to go outside?" I said quietly to Nath. "It's fucking boiling in here!" Nathan's face lit up, ad he nodded, before leading me out the back door, grabbing a couple of beers on his way. We wandered out into the dark garden, onto the patio, and just sat on the chairs, just talking, drinking beers, and only moving to get more alcohol. We sat like this for hours and hours, it was the most perfect feeling in the world, talking to such a perfect man, in my perfect life.
Chapter 10 - The Morning After
I slowly opened my eyes, taking in my surroundings. Cream walls. My room didn't have cream walls. I didn't sleep on a couch.. I looked around, and spotted a TV, a couch, and Tom. He was just lying on the floor, sleeping heavily. Then I remembered the party last night. I gradually sat up, stretching my arms out. "You're finally awake!" I heard a voice behind me. I turned my head, and saw Nathan at the kitchen door, , a up of tea in his hand. "Nrghhh, what time is it?" I asked him, my voice groggy. "Half 1." Nathan replied, smiling. "OH!" I said, j umping up, then realising I had a blue blanket over me. "Uh, Nathan?" I asked. "How did I get here? Last thing I remember was being in the garden talking to you?" "Yeah, you blacked out.." Nathan began. "You were pretty pissed. I carried you in here, and brought you down a blanket" "Aw thank you Nath!" I said, smiling. That was so nice of him. God, my love for him is constantly growing. "You even took my shoes off!" I pointed to the black ankle boots on the floor next to the couch. He just smiled affectionately , coming over to me, and sitting on my feet, which were spread out across the floor. "Ouch, Nathan, get off me! That hurts!" I moaned, looking at him in pain. He laughed, before removing himself, and moving my feet out the way, so he could sit down properly. I suddenly got a sharp pain in my forehead. I squeezed my face up in agony. "Paracetamol?" Nathan offered. "Yeah thanks!" I replied, watching him leave the room. He was bloody well gorgeous! "He has a crush on you.." I heard a muffled voice coming from he floor. It was of course, Tom. "Nah, he doesn't.." I replied casually, looking at Tom. "Trust me, he does." He went on, looking up at me. I just raised an eyebrow at him, but I couldn't help thinking, was it true?
"Girls, is that your cases in the hall?" Max shouted through to the living room. It was a couple of hours later, and we were all sat in the living room, minus Michelle, and the boys friends, who had to go home, for various reasons. "Yeah, sorry, we've decided to stay in London fr a week, we're going to book into the hotel down the road today." I shouted back. "Don't be silly!" Jay exclaimed. "Stay here!" "Yeah, there's a spare room here, Sophia and Lily, you slept in it last night? You three could stay in there, we can just add another blow up bed, as it's a double in there?! Max continued. "No, it's fine, really.." Lily began. "No, no no we insist!" Siva said. Max and Jay nodded in agreement. "Besides, i've already told Tom and Nath to take your cases through!" Max said. "Thank you, you're the best!" Sophia smiled affectionately. This week just got a whole lot better, if that was even possible, I just didn't realise what was around the corner.
I slowly opened my eyes, taking in my surroundings. Cream walls. My room didn't have cream walls. I didn't sleep on a couch.. I looked around, and spotted a TV, a couch, and Tom. He was just lying on the floor, sleeping heavily. Then I remembered the party last night. I gradually sat up, stretching my arms out. "You're finally awake!" I heard a voice behind me. I turned my head, and saw Nathan at the kitchen door, , a up of tea in his hand. "Nrghhh, what time is it?" I asked him, my voice groggy. "Half 1." Nathan replied, smiling. "OH!" I said, j umping up, then realising I had a blue blanket over me. "Uh, Nathan?" I asked. "How did I get here? Last thing I remember was being in the garden talking to you?" "Yeah, you blacked out.." Nathan began. "You were pretty pissed. I carried you in here, and brought you down a blanket" "Aw thank you Nath!" I said, smiling. That was so nice of him. God, my love for him is constantly growing. "You even took my shoes off!" I pointed to the black ankle boots on the floor next to the couch. He just smiled affectionately , coming over to me, and sitting on my feet, which were spread out across the floor. "Ouch, Nathan, get off me! That hurts!" I moaned, looking at him in pain. He laughed, before removing himself, and moving my feet out the way, so he could sit down properly. I suddenly got a sharp pain in my forehead. I squeezed my face up in agony. "Paracetamol?" Nathan offered. "Yeah thanks!" I replied, watching him leave the room. He was bloody well gorgeous! "He has a crush on you.." I heard a muffled voice coming from he floor. It was of course, Tom. "Nah, he doesn't.." I replied casually, looking at Tom. "Trust me, he does." He went on, looking up at me. I just raised an eyebrow at him, but I couldn't help thinking, was it true?
"Girls, is that your cases in the hall?" Max shouted through to the living room. It was a couple of hours later, and we were all sat in the living room, minus Michelle, and the boys friends, who had to go home, for various reasons. "Yeah, sorry, we've decided to stay in London fr a week, we're going to book into the hotel down the road today." I shouted back. "Don't be silly!" Jay exclaimed. "Stay here!" "Yeah, there's a spare room here, Sophia and Lily, you slept in it last night? You three could stay in there, we can just add another blow up bed, as it's a double in there?! Max continued. "No, it's fine, really.." Lily began. "No, no no we insist!" Siva said. Max and Jay nodded in agreement. "Besides, i've already told Tom and Nath to take your cases through!" Max said. "Thank you, you're the best!" Sophia smiled affectionately. This week just got a whole lot better, if that was even possible, I just didn't realise what was around the corner.
Chapter 11 - The Phone Call
It had been three days, and I was really enjoying staying with the boys. They were really quite hilarious, and they were always taking the piss out of each other. Siva tends to go out a lot with Nareesha, Jay's usually found in his room, doing god knows what, probably playing with Tia, or reading. Max usually plays Fifa with Nathan, unless Michelle's round, and Tom just chills, watching TV, and talks to us girls, and whenever Kelsey's round, she speaks to us too. I was really bonding with Tom, and Nathan, which I was really pleased about. I'd got to know Nathan especially well, and he's a genuinely lovely person, he was hilarious, and he takes AGES in the bathroom in the morning. Maybe even longer than us girls! I was really starting to fall for Nathan, even though I promised myself I wouldn't fall for anyone else, after Martin.
"Maddie, make us a cuppa babes will you?" Tom shouted from the living room. I was in the kitchen making my lunch. "Do it yourself you lazy arse!" I shouted back. He'll come when he realises i'm serious.
Sure enough, he stormed through a minute later, glared at me, and put the kettle on. I was just standing by the sink, looking out the window, when Tom suddenly came up behind me, and started to tickle me, taking me by surprise. I squealed. "I am NOT a 'Lazy arse'! " He said, quoting me. He knows how ticklish I am, after Sophia very kindly told him, when the three of us were talking one night. "Tom, stop please, don't!" I screamed. Nathan must have wondered what all the shouting was about, because he strolled through, and looked at us, on the floor, me being attacked. "Nath, help me?" Tom said, looking up at him. Nathan laughed, before kneeling down, and joined Tom in tickling me. "Nath-Tom-stop! I-i-i-can't - breathe!" I yelped. They showed no signs of backing down. What lovely people they are. Not.
Suddenly my phone burst into life from the kitchen table. Tom picked it up, and looked at the caller i.d. "It's your mum" He said. Nathan released me, as I scrambled up to answer it. My mum? What did she want? "Hi mum" I said, answering the phone. "Hey Madeline, hope you're enjoying yourself" She answered. "I'm having a great-" I began, but was cut off by my mum's nervous voice. "Mads, the dance school phoned back. You've been accepted at another school. The only slight problem is that it's in London. You have to go there as soon as possible, for 6 months, to see how you'd enjoy it, and to make sure you'd stick at it, and that you're good enough, even though they say that your video you sent in was perfect." She started to cry. "Mum, mum are you OK?" I replied. I was worried about her. "It's just so far away! And it's for so long!" She exclaimed. I admit, I was scared about being away from home, but I was planning on doing it anyway, getting a flat somewhere, I didn't think it would be so far away though. I'd have the boys though, i'm sure they'd let me visit them when they want? I'd be fine. "Mum, it's fine, it isn't for forever! When do I start?" I said down the phone. "Next week!" She cried. Next week?! God that's quick. There'd be not enough time to get a flat. "Where will you stay?" My mum whimpered. "Where will I stay?" I repeated. I honestly didn't know. "Maddie, can I speak to your mum a minute?" It was Nathan. Why did he want to speak to my mum? I looked at him, before handing him the phone.
Half an hour later, and everything was sorted. Nathan was amazing. He had spoken to my mum, and explained how I could stay with them, how they wouldn't mind, as they have a spare room. We had found out the studio was only half an hour away, and there was a train station, and a bus stop close by, so I could pick how I get there in the mornings. I was working 9-4, Monday to Friday, and I was practising my dance skills. If I stuck at it for 6 months, and I was good enough, I could possibly be in music videos, or concerts, and earn a lot of money. It sounded amazing. Some of the girls in this school had already performed with Take That, and been in music videos from the likes of Girls aloud, and Boyzone. The dance school was called Maximum Extreme Dance, or MEDance for short. It sounded amazing. I'd get given my own selection of uniforms that i'd have to wear, which i'd find out about on Monday, when I start. My mum and dad were coming down on Friday, with all my possessions, and they'd agreed to pick up Sophia and Lily, for their parents, as they were due back at school in a couple of weeks, and Lily was going on holiday in a week. It was only Tuesday right now, but I was actually more excited than nervous to start my new job, and i'd be staying with my all time favourite band. The Wanted. Life could not get better.
It had been three days, and I was really enjoying staying with the boys. They were really quite hilarious, and they were always taking the piss out of each other. Siva tends to go out a lot with Nareesha, Jay's usually found in his room, doing god knows what, probably playing with Tia, or reading. Max usually plays Fifa with Nathan, unless Michelle's round, and Tom just chills, watching TV, and talks to us girls, and whenever Kelsey's round, she speaks to us too. I was really bonding with Tom, and Nathan, which I was really pleased about. I'd got to know Nathan especially well, and he's a genuinely lovely person, he was hilarious, and he takes AGES in the bathroom in the morning. Maybe even longer than us girls! I was really starting to fall for Nathan, even though I promised myself I wouldn't fall for anyone else, after Martin.
"Maddie, make us a cuppa babes will you?" Tom shouted from the living room. I was in the kitchen making my lunch. "Do it yourself you lazy arse!" I shouted back. He'll come when he realises i'm serious.
Sure enough, he stormed through a minute later, glared at me, and put the kettle on. I was just standing by the sink, looking out the window, when Tom suddenly came up behind me, and started to tickle me, taking me by surprise. I squealed. "I am NOT a 'Lazy arse'! " He said, quoting me. He knows how ticklish I am, after Sophia very kindly told him, when the three of us were talking one night. "Tom, stop please, don't!" I screamed. Nathan must have wondered what all the shouting was about, because he strolled through, and looked at us, on the floor, me being attacked. "Nath, help me?" Tom said, looking up at him. Nathan laughed, before kneeling down, and joined Tom in tickling me. "Nath-Tom-stop! I-i-i-can't - breathe!" I yelped. They showed no signs of backing down. What lovely people they are. Not.
Suddenly my phone burst into life from the kitchen table. Tom picked it up, and looked at the caller i.d. "It's your mum" He said. Nathan released me, as I scrambled up to answer it. My mum? What did she want? "Hi mum" I said, answering the phone. "Hey Madeline, hope you're enjoying yourself" She answered. "I'm having a great-" I began, but was cut off by my mum's nervous voice. "Mads, the dance school phoned back. You've been accepted at another school. The only slight problem is that it's in London. You have to go there as soon as possible, for 6 months, to see how you'd enjoy it, and to make sure you'd stick at it, and that you're good enough, even though they say that your video you sent in was perfect." She started to cry. "Mum, mum are you OK?" I replied. I was worried about her. "It's just so far away! And it's for so long!" She exclaimed. I admit, I was scared about being away from home, but I was planning on doing it anyway, getting a flat somewhere, I didn't think it would be so far away though. I'd have the boys though, i'm sure they'd let me visit them when they want? I'd be fine. "Mum, it's fine, it isn't for forever! When do I start?" I said down the phone. "Next week!" She cried. Next week?! God that's quick. There'd be not enough time to get a flat. "Where will you stay?" My mum whimpered. "Where will I stay?" I repeated. I honestly didn't know. "Maddie, can I speak to your mum a minute?" It was Nathan. Why did he want to speak to my mum? I looked at him, before handing him the phone.
Half an hour later, and everything was sorted. Nathan was amazing. He had spoken to my mum, and explained how I could stay with them, how they wouldn't mind, as they have a spare room. We had found out the studio was only half an hour away, and there was a train station, and a bus stop close by, so I could pick how I get there in the mornings. I was working 9-4, Monday to Friday, and I was practising my dance skills. If I stuck at it for 6 months, and I was good enough, I could possibly be in music videos, or concerts, and earn a lot of money. It sounded amazing. Some of the girls in this school had already performed with Take That, and been in music videos from the likes of Girls aloud, and Boyzone. The dance school was called Maximum Extreme Dance, or MEDance for short. It sounded amazing. I'd get given my own selection of uniforms that i'd have to wear, which i'd find out about on Monday, when I start. My mum and dad were coming down on Friday, with all my possessions, and they'd agreed to pick up Sophia and Lily, for their parents, as they were due back at school in a couple of weeks, and Lily was going on holiday in a week. It was only Tuesday right now, but I was actually more excited than nervous to start my new job, and i'd be staying with my all time favourite band. The Wanted. Life could not get better.
Chapter 12 - A New Beginning
I woke up on Friday morning, with a strong beam of light shining through the blinds on the window. I slowly rolled back the covers, and stepped out of the sanctuary of the air bed, into the coldness of the spare room. Sophia and Lily were still asleep on the double bed. I looked over at the alarm clock on the bedside cabinet. '6:40' it said. I was never up this early, ever. I must be a lot more nervous than I thought I was. Today was the day I would say goodbye to Lily, Sophia, and my parents. I might nt see them again for 6 months. It's not every day this happens to you. It was natural to be nervous. What if something happened to them? What if Sophia and Lily forgot about me? I decided I had to take my mind off things, so I went downstairs to make a cuppa, and watch TV.
It was now 20 to 11, and only me, Nathan, Siva and Jay were up, leaving the lazy ones, Sophia, Lily, Max and Tom sleeping. My mum and dad were coming at about 2.
"Oi, Tom!! Don't you dare do that again you little shit! Putting hair gel on my bed while i'm in the shower is not funny!" Max stamped down the stairs, appearing at the door a minute later, fuming, and holding his duvet, sheet and pillowcase in his hands, they were covered in sticky hair gel. "All over my bed!" He continued. "look, i'm sorry mate, but you have to admit, it was class!" Tom said, entering the living room behind Max. I could hear Jay and Siva in hysterics beside me. "It. Was. Not. Funny." Max growled, before charging at Tom and knocking him to the floor. They started wrestling each other, but then they both broke down into fits of laughter, got up off the floor, and walked through into the kitchen, like nothing happened. They have a strange relationship.
It was 2 o'clock, and my parents were due any moment now. I was sitting on the sofa beside Nathan, just waiting. Everyone else was in the living room with us, except Sophia, who was upstairs doing some last minute packing. She was so unorganised! Out the corner of my eye I saw my car drive up outside, and I turned to Nathan. "They're here." I whispered. Nathan squeezed my shoulders lightly, before standing up. "I'll get it." He said, walking through into the hall, as we heard the door knock. "Hi, i'm Nathan, you're obviously Madeline's parents." He chuckled. "come on through, she's in the living room." He continued. I saw my mum's face appear at the door, followed by my dad. "Mum! Dad!" I shouted, jumping up off the sofa, and running over to hug them. "We can't stay for long sweetheart, there's supposed to be 100mph winds starting soon, and we really don't want to be caught up in them." My dad said. I just nodded. "SOPHIA! Hurry up!" Lily shouted up the stairs. We just heard a tumble, and Sophia walked into the room. "I'm here" she said. "We best be off then." My mum said. "Sure you don't want to stay for a cuppa?" Siva said to them. "No, no we can't. We'd love to, but we can't be driving in such strong winds. "Yeah, look, you can see it outside, look how much the trees are moving already!" Jay said, pointing to the window. Sure enough, the wind already looked horrific! It was really sunny and warm yesterday as well! Must be a summer storm. "I went over to my dad and gave him a hug. "See you soon petal." He whispered into my ear. "Good luck, even though you wont need it." He released me after a moment, and I turned to embrace my mum in a hug. I didn't ever want to let go.
After what seemed like ages we let go of each other. "See you soon darling. Stay safe." My mum said, tear appearing in her eyes. "And have fun!" My dad added. By now the three of us were crying. Sophia and Lily squeezed me tight. "Goodbye Maddie, good luck in your new job, have fun doing it while we're all at school." Lily said. We laughed. "I'll text you, like all the time!" Sophia piped in. I nodded, still crying. "I don't want a big farewell." I announced, my voice cracking. "Just go." I croaked. "Love you darling." My mum and dad said in unison. "Love you too." I replied, tears streaming down my cheeks. I led them out, smiling as I shut the door, seeing their face, for what could be the last time in half a year. I wandered into the living room, still crying, and feeling lost. All the boys charged on me, and gave me a massive hug, and I instantly felt a little better. They made me feel safe where I was.
We all sat down after a little while. "Right boys." I said quietly, wiping away my tears. "This is it. A new beginning."
I woke up on Friday morning, with a strong beam of light shining through the blinds on the window. I slowly rolled back the covers, and stepped out of the sanctuary of the air bed, into the coldness of the spare room. Sophia and Lily were still asleep on the double bed. I looked over at the alarm clock on the bedside cabinet. '6:40' it said. I was never up this early, ever. I must be a lot more nervous than I thought I was. Today was the day I would say goodbye to Lily, Sophia, and my parents. I might nt see them again for 6 months. It's not every day this happens to you. It was natural to be nervous. What if something happened to them? What if Sophia and Lily forgot about me? I decided I had to take my mind off things, so I went downstairs to make a cuppa, and watch TV.
It was now 20 to 11, and only me, Nathan, Siva and Jay were up, leaving the lazy ones, Sophia, Lily, Max and Tom sleeping. My mum and dad were coming at about 2.
"Oi, Tom!! Don't you dare do that again you little shit! Putting hair gel on my bed while i'm in the shower is not funny!" Max stamped down the stairs, appearing at the door a minute later, fuming, and holding his duvet, sheet and pillowcase in his hands, they were covered in sticky hair gel. "All over my bed!" He continued. "look, i'm sorry mate, but you have to admit, it was class!" Tom said, entering the living room behind Max. I could hear Jay and Siva in hysterics beside me. "It. Was. Not. Funny." Max growled, before charging at Tom and knocking him to the floor. They started wrestling each other, but then they both broke down into fits of laughter, got up off the floor, and walked through into the kitchen, like nothing happened. They have a strange relationship.
It was 2 o'clock, and my parents were due any moment now. I was sitting on the sofa beside Nathan, just waiting. Everyone else was in the living room with us, except Sophia, who was upstairs doing some last minute packing. She was so unorganised! Out the corner of my eye I saw my car drive up outside, and I turned to Nathan. "They're here." I whispered. Nathan squeezed my shoulders lightly, before standing up. "I'll get it." He said, walking through into the hall, as we heard the door knock. "Hi, i'm Nathan, you're obviously Madeline's parents." He chuckled. "come on through, she's in the living room." He continued. I saw my mum's face appear at the door, followed by my dad. "Mum! Dad!" I shouted, jumping up off the sofa, and running over to hug them. "We can't stay for long sweetheart, there's supposed to be 100mph winds starting soon, and we really don't want to be caught up in them." My dad said. I just nodded. "SOPHIA! Hurry up!" Lily shouted up the stairs. We just heard a tumble, and Sophia walked into the room. "I'm here" she said. "We best be off then." My mum said. "Sure you don't want to stay for a cuppa?" Siva said to them. "No, no we can't. We'd love to, but we can't be driving in such strong winds. "Yeah, look, you can see it outside, look how much the trees are moving already!" Jay said, pointing to the window. Sure enough, the wind already looked horrific! It was really sunny and warm yesterday as well! Must be a summer storm. "I went over to my dad and gave him a hug. "See you soon petal." He whispered into my ear. "Good luck, even though you wont need it." He released me after a moment, and I turned to embrace my mum in a hug. I didn't ever want to let go.
After what seemed like ages we let go of each other. "See you soon darling. Stay safe." My mum said, tear appearing in her eyes. "And have fun!" My dad added. By now the three of us were crying. Sophia and Lily squeezed me tight. "Goodbye Maddie, good luck in your new job, have fun doing it while we're all at school." Lily said. We laughed. "I'll text you, like all the time!" Sophia piped in. I nodded, still crying. "I don't want a big farewell." I announced, my voice cracking. "Just go." I croaked. "Love you darling." My mum and dad said in unison. "Love you too." I replied, tears streaming down my cheeks. I led them out, smiling as I shut the door, seeing their face, for what could be the last time in half a year. I wandered into the living room, still crying, and feeling lost. All the boys charged on me, and gave me a massive hug, and I instantly felt a little better. They made me feel safe where I was.
We all sat down after a little while. "Right boys." I said quietly, wiping away my tears. "This is it. A new beginning."
Monday morning was fast approaching. It was half past 11, on a Sunday night. I had went to bed 2 hours ago, in a bid to try and sleep. I had failed. The bys were all still downstairs, watching some scary film I think that's what they said. They had all been lovely to me, making me feel at home, very sympathetic. Especially Nathan, always asking if I was ok, or if I needed anything, and just generally being a sweetheart. Max and Siva were always talking to me, they always new exactly the right things to say. Tom and Jay were just hilarious, always trying to cheer me up. I loved living with these boys.
I was extremely restless, I couldn't sleep at all. By now it was almost midnight. I had to do something, I don't know what, just something. I got up, and padded across the hall to the bathroom. I just leaned against the sink for ages. I suddenly felt awful. "Hey, Maddie, sorry, I didn't realise you were in here." I looked over to the door, and saw Nathan stood there. "You OK?" He said, "You look ill!" "I-i'm scared.." I whimpered. "Aw, come here." He gestured, I walked over to him, and wrapped my arms round him, the tears rolling fast down my face. "I don't want to go." I cried, "I don't want to be the strange new girl." "Shh, shh it's ok." Nathan comforted. "Lets get you back to your bed, you're shivering!" He led dme back to my room, and I climbed into the warm bed. Nathan sat on the edge, just rubbing my arm, occasionally saying things to try and soothe me.
I woke up suddenly to the sound of an alarm. I turned over in my bed and went to switch it off. It said 7.00am. I groaned loudly, realising I had to get up. Nerves can't take over me. I thought to myself. This dance studio could change my life forever. I pulled myself out of my bed, before having a shower. Once I was out, I changed into a plain white vest top, black joggies and a loose black hoodie. I carefully applied a spot of makeup, before drying my hair, and pulling it back into a loose, messy bun. I looked at the clock again. 8.13am it said. I better go down and quickly eat something, then leave.
I walked into the kitchen, and was surprised to see Nathan, Max and Jay sat there. "What are you doing up so early?" I said to them. "Couldn't miss your first day, could we?" Jay grinned at me. "No, we couldn't" Max agreed. "I'm going to drive you there, and the boys are going to accompany you as well." I smiled at them. "You don't need to do that!" They were so lovely. "But we are Maddie." Jay said. "i'm away to get ready." "I'll wake Tom and Seev up." Max said, both of them exiting the kitchen. "When did you leave last night?" I said to him, pouring myself a bowl of cereal. "About 1 o'clock." He said. "Once you were finally sleeping. How are you feeling today?" "Thank you for helping me sleep." I smiled. "I'm feeling fine, just really nervous."
"Right, lets go!" Tom shouted ten minutes later. "Don't want to be late!" I smiled at Nathan, before slipping on my grey converse, and following the boys out the door. This was the start of a career that could change my life. Forever.
Maddie, that's us here" Tom said to me. "Maddie?" I was in a daze. I really didn't want to go. "Oh.. sorry." I said quietly. Nathan, who was sitting next to me, squeezed my hand. "It'll be OK" He whispered. I just smiled at him. His vice was so relaxing. "Come on, lets go!" Jay shouted, jumping out of the wan. "Me and Seev are just going to stay here, don't want a huge crowd with you. Good luck!" Max said to me. I gave him and Siva a quick hug, before being helped out of the van by Nathan. He's such a gentleman. "We'll walk you to the doors babe" Tom said to me. "Thanks alot guys." I replied. We were a five minute walk away, as the boys couldn't get parked any nearer. I didn't mind though, it meant i'd have longer with the boys.
Five minutes later, and we were stood outside the double doors, me stressing out. I couldn't go in. I just couldn't face being the new girl. "OH MY GOD, NO WAY. You're Jay and Tom and Nathan from The Wanted!!" A girl ran up to the boys. "Could I have a picture please? And could you maybe follow me on twitter, if it's not too much?" The girl shrieked. "Sure thing." Nathan replied, taking the girls camera off her, and taking a quick picture with her. "What's your name on twitter?" "I can't believe this is real." The girl said. "It's VioletPrince underscore TW" She was busy getting a picture off Jay and Tom, when Nathan whispered in my ear. "I never got your twitter name..." I blushed. "It's MaddieTW" I replied. "Good choice." Nath said. "Thank's so much for that guys, I love you all!" Violet said. "You aren't going to the main studio, are you?" Tom asked her suddenly. "Uh, I am actually!" The girl laughed. "Well, Maddie here is going there too, it's her first day, and we just came to drop her off, give her a bit of support." Tom went on. "She's really nervous. You couldn't show her around, could you?" "Sure!" She replied. "I love your hair Maddie, you're far too pretty, it's not fair." "Um, thanks" I laughed. "Bye Madster! Good luck!" Jay said, pulling me into one of his famous hugs. Madster, that's a new name. "Yeah, bye Maddie, good luck babe." Tom added, pushing Jay out of the way so he could hug me. He also gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. When he let go, I felt Nathan's hands wrap round me. "Have fun, and good luck Maddie, you don't need it though, you'll be fine." He said. I smiled at them all, before following Violet inside.
"Wow, oh my god, how do you know them?!" She turned to face me once we were inside. She has very bright green eyes, and strawberry blonde hair, pulled into a tight ponytail. "Long story" I shrugged, "But it's ended up I live with them for the time being. I come all the way from Glasgow." "WHAT? You're so lucky! I would do anything to live with them!" She shouted. "Anyway, so you're new?" "Yes, and i'm super nervous." I replied. "How is this place?" "Oh, it's absolutely amazing!" Violet answered. "I'm on the fourth month of my trial. Most of the girls here are. Only a select few go into the professional group, but you have to be absolutely amazing to get that far, the rest of us, after the trial, if we're good we just stay here, occasionally getting jobs in music videos. The professionals get to be like main parts in music videos, and get to be dancers on celebrities tours. It's amazing! Oh, that's us here." Violet said, pushing open a yellow door.
I stepped inside, and saw about 20 girls in black leotards, some with leggings or jumpers as well. There was also an older lady, who must be the teacher. "Ah, you must be Madeline!" She shouted, coming over to me. "I'm your dance teacher, my name is Diane. I have your dance bag here." She said, handing me a simple bag. "It's got everything you need. I just need you to fill up a quick form, then you can go and changed. At the end of the day, you will have to perform in front of this group. It's routine, just so I know what stage you're at. Is that OK?" I nodded in agreement, and leaned against the wall to fill out the form.
I had soon filled out the form, and handed it back to Diane, and was now in the bathroom getting changed. I slipped on my black leotard, which had the initials EMD in the top left hand corner of it, obviously standing for Extreme Maximum Dance. I also had a black hoodie, with the same stitching of 'EMD' on the front. It also had 'EMDance' and my name printed on the back in white. The bag also contained black dance shoes, which i put on, and leggings. I walked out the toilet, ad back through to the hall. I spotted Violet waving to me from the other side of the room, so i skipped over to her. "This is Charlotte and Daisy" She said, gesturing at the two girls who were standing next to her. One of them has quite petite, with a blonde bob sort of styled hair, and the other had red hair, which was in a pleat. "Hey" I said to them. "Hey, i'm Daisy. The blonde one said. "And i'm Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie, or Charlie, whatever, I don't mind." The redhead said. "RIGHT GIRLS, LISTEN UP!" Diane shouted, to get our attention. "We're going to warm up, and then we're going to start on Rihanna's song, What's My Name. This is the same routine Rihanna's actual dancers use on tour, as we used to have someone who was one of her backing dancers, s the routine is quite complicated. Get into four rows of 5 please." Diane shouted. This was going to be interesting..
Chapter 15 - A Natural
Strangely, I had picked up that dance fairly easily. Dianne was right, it was tough, but well worth it! She filmed the group doing it, and when we watched it back, it looked pretty amazing. We had also done one to Examples - Won't Go Quietly, which was really energetic, and fun to learn.
"Right girls! That's almost it for today!" Dianne said. What? That had been 6 hours already? It felt like I only came 10 minutes ago! "But first, I want to see little Madeline here dance to Rihanna's song, if that's ok?" Dianne continued, looking at me. I could feel everybody's eyes on me. The nerves started to take over me again, but I had to be confident. I nodded. "Great! Then clear the space girls!" Dianne shouted as she ran over to turn on the music. "You ready?" She said. "Ready as i'll ever be!" I shouted back. I heard the music start, and I just danced my way through it like my life depended on it. I was trying so hard to impress her. When the song finished, I looked around the room, and everyone looked shocked. Oh no. What have I done now? "Madeline! You are the best dancer I have ever taught! And trust me, i've taught a lot of people. I cannot believe this is your first day. You're a natural!" Dianne said coming over to me. I just blushed. "I'm looking forward to seeing you next time!" She went on.. "Now you can go!" "Thanks a lot for that" I replied, as I walked over to get my bag. As I walked out the studio, people were complimenting me on my dancing. It felt amazing to be honest. "Maddie, wait up!" I heard someone shout from behind me. I turned round and saw Violet, with Charlotte and Daisy. "You were really good!" Charlotte said to me. I smiled. "Thanks!" I replied. We were just chatting away after that, as I found out that Daisy and Violet got on the same bus as me. Charlotte only lived a minute away from the studio, so she could just walk. We were just heading outside, when I saw something extremely unexpected.
"MADDIE! How was it?!" Nathan shouted, jumping out the van and running towards me, closely followed by the other boys. It was clear they stayed in the van till now because they didn't want to get noticed. "It went great!" I replied, giving them all a hug. "Dianne, the teacher, said I was a natural!" "Wow Maddie, that's amazing!" Siva said. By now, there was a crowd forming, clearly noticing who it was. "OH MY GOD, Maddie! You know The Wanted?!" Daisy shrieked, running through the crowd towards me. "I love them!" Charlotte shouted. I heard Violet explain to them about earlier today, when she met them. "Excuse me, can I get an autograph please? I love you all!" A girl said quietly, coming up to them. "I love you especially Siva!" "Sure darlin', what's your name, i'll write you a little message." Siva replied. The girl almost died on the spot. "I can't believe this is real!" She squealed. "It's Hannah."
The boys spent about half an hour with the fans, signing stuff and getting photos, before we finally left. I said bye to Charlotte, Daisy and Violet, as we got into the van the boys had earlier. I could see a friendship brewing between me and these girls. They were genuinely so lovely! I had also completely forgotten how far away I was from home, for almost a full day! "So, you're a natural?" Max said to me, as he started the engine. "Yes, well that's what Dianne said." I grinned. "Bet you're chuffed!" Jay said. "We need to see you dance, see how amazing you really are!" Tom laughed. "No chance." I replied. "Aw come on, we'll need to see you some time!" He carried on. "Tom, stop it, you're embarrassing me!" I said, covering my face with my hands. "I could never dance in front of you lot."
We just laughed and joked and talked about our days the whole way home. I was so happy. Me, a natural dancer? Wow. This is surreal. Mum will be proud! Wait till I tell her, she'll be so pleased. Life couldn't get any better.
Strangely, I had picked up that dance fairly easily. Dianne was right, it was tough, but well worth it! She filmed the group doing it, and when we watched it back, it looked pretty amazing. We had also done one to Examples - Won't Go Quietly, which was really energetic, and fun to learn.
"Right girls! That's almost it for today!" Dianne said. What? That had been 6 hours already? It felt like I only came 10 minutes ago! "But first, I want to see little Madeline here dance to Rihanna's song, if that's ok?" Dianne continued, looking at me. I could feel everybody's eyes on me. The nerves started to take over me again, but I had to be confident. I nodded. "Great! Then clear the space girls!" Dianne shouted as she ran over to turn on the music. "You ready?" She said. "Ready as i'll ever be!" I shouted back. I heard the music start, and I just danced my way through it like my life depended on it. I was trying so hard to impress her. When the song finished, I looked around the room, and everyone looked shocked. Oh no. What have I done now? "Madeline! You are the best dancer I have ever taught! And trust me, i've taught a lot of people. I cannot believe this is your first day. You're a natural!" Dianne said coming over to me. I just blushed. "I'm looking forward to seeing you next time!" She went on.. "Now you can go!" "Thanks a lot for that" I replied, as I walked over to get my bag. As I walked out the studio, people were complimenting me on my dancing. It felt amazing to be honest. "Maddie, wait up!" I heard someone shout from behind me. I turned round and saw Violet, with Charlotte and Daisy. "You were really good!" Charlotte said to me. I smiled. "Thanks!" I replied. We were just chatting away after that, as I found out that Daisy and Violet got on the same bus as me. Charlotte only lived a minute away from the studio, so she could just walk. We were just heading outside, when I saw something extremely unexpected.
"MADDIE! How was it?!" Nathan shouted, jumping out the van and running towards me, closely followed by the other boys. It was clear they stayed in the van till now because they didn't want to get noticed. "It went great!" I replied, giving them all a hug. "Dianne, the teacher, said I was a natural!" "Wow Maddie, that's amazing!" Siva said. By now, there was a crowd forming, clearly noticing who it was. "OH MY GOD, Maddie! You know The Wanted?!" Daisy shrieked, running through the crowd towards me. "I love them!" Charlotte shouted. I heard Violet explain to them about earlier today, when she met them. "Excuse me, can I get an autograph please? I love you all!" A girl said quietly, coming up to them. "I love you especially Siva!" "Sure darlin', what's your name, i'll write you a little message." Siva replied. The girl almost died on the spot. "I can't believe this is real!" She squealed. "It's Hannah."
The boys spent about half an hour with the fans, signing stuff and getting photos, before we finally left. I said bye to Charlotte, Daisy and Violet, as we got into the van the boys had earlier. I could see a friendship brewing between me and these girls. They were genuinely so lovely! I had also completely forgotten how far away I was from home, for almost a full day! "So, you're a natural?" Max said to me, as he started the engine. "Yes, well that's what Dianne said." I grinned. "Bet you're chuffed!" Jay said. "We need to see you dance, see how amazing you really are!" Tom laughed. "No chance." I replied. "Aw come on, we'll need to see you some time!" He carried on. "Tom, stop it, you're embarrassing me!" I said, covering my face with my hands. "I could never dance in front of you lot."
We just laughed and joked and talked about our days the whole way home. I was so happy. Me, a natural dancer? Wow. This is surreal. Mum will be proud! Wait till I tell her, she'll be so pleased. Life couldn't get any better.
Chapter 16 - The Single
It was Sunday, about a month later, and I had been relaxing all weekend after a hard weeks work at dancing. The boys hadn't ever given me a lift up again, even though they had tried to persuade me, it was too much hassle. I was back at the boys house, waiting for them to come back from the studio. They were writing more songs for their second album, due out in November. They should be home any moment now.This was the day that the boys were going up to Radio 1, to see where their latest single 'Glad You Came' had charted. They had asked Kelsey, Nareesha, Michelle, me, and a couple of the boys mates to come with them. Nareesha and Kelsey were in the house with me, waiting on the boys. We were meeting the boys mates, and Michelle up at Radio 1 later today.
"We're home!" Jay shouted, charging into the living room about an hour later. "We're late!" he continued. "So come on girlies, get into the tour van!" We followed Jay out into the car. "Guys, it's a 7 seater, not including the front two, and there's 8 of us?" Nareesha said, laughing. "Oops, didn't think about that!" Jay said. Nareesha quickly jumped into the back with Siva. "Kels, babe, come sit on my knees, you're my girlfriend!" Tom whined. Kelsey laughed, before obeying him. I sat in the remaining seat, beside Jay. The van was like a Taxi, so me and Jay were facing the opposite way to everyone else. Kevin and Jayne were in the front. We just sat there, chatting, while on our way to the Radio Station.
"Right, we have the boys from Britain's biggest boy band, The Wanted here with us today, waiting to see where their brand new single, 'Glad You Came' has charted." Reggie Yates, the presenter, said. "We have two songs left to play. One is last weeks number 1, Louder, by DJ Fresh, and the other is Glad You Came, By The Wanted." I could see all the boys nervous faces at the other side of the room. Number 2 would still be amazing for them though. "And the single at number 2 is.." I heard Reggie Yates voice. "It's DJ Fresh, with Louder! Meaning that you guys have a second number 1!" All the boys jumped up and cheered, screaming and shouting, hugging each other. Us girls did the same. We went over to the boys and hugged them, while Louder was playing. When Louder had finished, Reggie said. "Right, so the boys from The Wanted are clearly very happy right now! Would you like to introduce you'r number 1 single?" He asked. "Of course!" Siva said! "Hi, we're The Wanted, and you're listening to our brand new single, Glad You Came" They all said in unison. I was so proud of them. Glad You Came burst into play, and Reggie turned to the boys. "So, how are you planning on celebrating?" He asked. "PARTY!!" Tom roared. "YEAAAH!" The other boys shouted. I was so proud of them. Another number 1 in the bag.
Chapter 17 - Celebrations and Tears.
A few hours later, and the party was in full swing. The boys house was so crowded! I went to walk through to the kitchen to grab a drink, but as I walked through the door, someone based into me, and spilt their drink all down my white, yes white, crinkled strapless dress. "Aw, Mads, i'm so sorry! Let me get a cloth!" I looked up, and saw Nathan, blushing. "No, it's okay, i'll just go and change." I replied, laughing as I left the room to go upstairs.
I had just closed my bedroom door, when I heard a knock. "Maddie, can I come in?" It was Nathan again. I laughed, "Sure, whatever" He wandered in carrying a cloth. "Here, let me wipe that for you" He said, as he started to gently wipe the beer stain off the front of my dress. I don't know what happened, but before I knew it, our lips were locked together. We were kissing.
Suddenly, flashbacks came whirling back to me..
"You stupid bitch! Do what I say you slut!" "Kiss me harder you fucking cow! "You're a disgrace to all women on this world! I need to punish you! Punish you thoroughly!" The smacking sound still echoed in my ears. Other mental images haunted me too. It was all too much for me.
"I can't do this Nathan, i'm sorry." I cried, breaking the kiss. "I just can't, not after everything!" I started to panic, i was struggling to breathe, I felt faint. "I'm sorry Maddie, I didn't mean to upset you in any way." Nathan sighed. "It's not you!" I sobbed. "I-it's what happened, what happened b-before." "What-?" Nathan began, before I cut him off. "Nathan, forget I said anything!" I exclaimed, fresh tears streaming down my cheek. I ran out of the room, and into the bathroom across the hall, locking the door behind me. These memories were too much for me. I collapsed onto the floor.
About twenty minutes later I got up off the bathroom floor, and went back into my room, hoping to crash out in my bed and sleep it off. I was wrong. Nathan was still sat there. He looked up as I entered the room. "You OK?" He asked. I didn't reply. I just walked over to him, sat next to him on the bed, and hugged him tight. "So, Maddie, what's all this about?" He whispered. "I feel like i've really upset you?" "It's not you" I repeated myself. "It's, it's just that, I had an abusive boyfriend. It's scarred me for life Nathan. It brought back all these disgusting memories." I sobbed. "Nath, sorry, I just want to be left alone." I said. I knew he'd understand. He nodded. "Madeline, I promise i'll be there for you when you're ready to talk to me about him. I'm on your side. I won't hurt you." He said. I smiled, as he shut the door behind him.
Chapter 18- The Truth.
It was exactly a week since I had spoken to Nathan, that night of the party. I had gone to dancing as usual, but my dancing wasn't up to my usual standard, and I knew that myself. When I came home from dancing every night, I just moped about in my room the whole night. The other lads knew something was up, They kept coming in and asking me if I was alright. I just shrugged it off. I knew I had to tell Nathan the whole truth. It wasn't fair on him. He deserves to know. The boys were out for the day, writing and recording new music, so I was going to be on my own all day, which was fine.
About an hour after they had left, I was just sitting downstairs, watching the TV, when Nathan strolls in. I looked up in surprise. "What are you doing home so early?" I asked. "You aren't supposed to be home till 5? It's only just after 12?" "Nothin' for me to do." He shrugged. "I was just getting in the way." I nodded in agreement. "Nathan..." I said slowly. He looked at me. "I'm ready to talk about it."
Ten minutes later, we were up in my room, sitting on the bed. "Nathan, before I go any further, please don't judge me. This story is going to shock you. I don't want you to treat me differently. Are you ready?" He nodded. "I promise i'll act the same Mads." "Well, here goes nothing." I said, taking a deep breath...
"I was 14 years old, and I was in a local cafe with a group of my friends, when this guy, Martin his name was, came over to me. He told me I was beautiful, handed me his number, and walked out. I was so flattered. Nobody had ever said I was beautiful before. I decided to text him, and before I knew it, we were texting and phoning each other non stop. One day, we decided to meet up. I had found out that he was 18, and I thought my mum wouldn't approve, so I didn't tell her where I was going. When we met up, we talked for a bit, before he kissed me. It was an amazing feeling. After that, we met up more frequently, and we just kissed, alot, until 2 months later. He said to me one night, that because we had been in a relationship for 2 months, that the time was right to have sex. I was absolutely besotted by him, so stupidly, I said yes. I thought we were in love. He booked a hotel in Edinburgh, and went down. We slept with each other. I thought things were perfect. Soon after, it was the summer holidays, I had slept with him multiple times since that night in Edinburgh. By this time I had told my mum about Martin. She wasn't pleased, but I told her she had no choice. As I had 7 weeks off school, I told my mum I was away to stay with Martin, because he had longed for me to stay in his flat. My mum didn't approve, but I went anyway. The first week with Martin was magical. it was from then onwards that my world crashed. One night, he brought back a friend, and asked me to sleep with this friend. I was so shocked. When I refused, he threatened to kill my family, and it's wouldn't have been the first time he's critically injured him, he was always in fights, and he always won. So I stupidly said yes. It was a horrible experience. After that night, it became a regular occurrence. He would bring back different guys, 4 nights a week, and I would sleep with them, and do whatever they wanted me to do with them, which, as you can imagine, were not nice. The other three nights were spent with Martin. I had to do whatever he wanted, although these were much, much worse. He experimented me, he whipped me, he beat me. He did horrible things. One day, he tied me to the bed, and continuously raped me. He kept me there for three days straight, coming in when he felt like it, and doing what he pleased. By the end of the three days, my body was covered in cuts and bruised, and I was internally scarred, for life. He would beat me up on regular occasions, and never had anything nice to say to me. I went back to school after the holidays, and carried on as normal. HE would pick me up after school, I would go straight to his, and his friends would be waiting. this went on for 2 years, until just after my 16th birthday. I had an awful relationship with my parents, because I was never really at home, and I wouldn't tell them anything. One day, I just snapped. I came home from Martin's, at about half 10, and told my mum everything. She was so shocked, and upset that I had been hiding that from her. She went straight to the police, and when they heard my story, they arrested Martin immediately. At the court hearing, he refused to own up to anything, except that he had beat me up once. One of his friends said that he had slept with me, because Martin said, and he had seen him beat me on multiple occasions. Martin had no choice but to own up to that. That was all he owned up to. He was sentenced to three years in prison, everyone thought it should be longer, but as they couldn't prove that he had raped me, or done those horrible things to me, they couldn't. As he walked out the courtroom, he shouted to me 'I'll get you back Maddie you fucking bitch. You deserve all the bad things that will happen to you! Bastard!" He was then dragged out of the court room. Never seen him since."
"So, that's my story." I finished. Tears were streaming down my cheeks, as the reality of it all came flooding back. I looked up at Nathan, and saw that he was crying too. I just cuddled into him, and cried. We both cried. I felt better, knowing that the truth was out.
It was exactly a week since I had spoken to Nathan, that night of the party. I had gone to dancing as usual, but my dancing wasn't up to my usual standard, and I knew that myself. When I came home from dancing every night, I just moped about in my room the whole night. The other lads knew something was up, They kept coming in and asking me if I was alright. I just shrugged it off. I knew I had to tell Nathan the whole truth. It wasn't fair on him. He deserves to know. The boys were out for the day, writing and recording new music, so I was going to be on my own all day, which was fine.
About an hour after they had left, I was just sitting downstairs, watching the TV, when Nathan strolls in. I looked up in surprise. "What are you doing home so early?" I asked. "You aren't supposed to be home till 5? It's only just after 12?" "Nothin' for me to do." He shrugged. "I was just getting in the way." I nodded in agreement. "Nathan..." I said slowly. He looked at me. "I'm ready to talk about it."
Ten minutes later, we were up in my room, sitting on the bed. "Nathan, before I go any further, please don't judge me. This story is going to shock you. I don't want you to treat me differently. Are you ready?" He nodded. "I promise i'll act the same Mads." "Well, here goes nothing." I said, taking a deep breath...
"I was 14 years old, and I was in a local cafe with a group of my friends, when this guy, Martin his name was, came over to me. He told me I was beautiful, handed me his number, and walked out. I was so flattered. Nobody had ever said I was beautiful before. I decided to text him, and before I knew it, we were texting and phoning each other non stop. One day, we decided to meet up. I had found out that he was 18, and I thought my mum wouldn't approve, so I didn't tell her where I was going. When we met up, we talked for a bit, before he kissed me. It was an amazing feeling. After that, we met up more frequently, and we just kissed, alot, until 2 months later. He said to me one night, that because we had been in a relationship for 2 months, that the time was right to have sex. I was absolutely besotted by him, so stupidly, I said yes. I thought we were in love. He booked a hotel in Edinburgh, and went down. We slept with each other. I thought things were perfect. Soon after, it was the summer holidays, I had slept with him multiple times since that night in Edinburgh. By this time I had told my mum about Martin. She wasn't pleased, but I told her she had no choice. As I had 7 weeks off school, I told my mum I was away to stay with Martin, because he had longed for me to stay in his flat. My mum didn't approve, but I went anyway. The first week with Martin was magical. it was from then onwards that my world crashed. One night, he brought back a friend, and asked me to sleep with this friend. I was so shocked. When I refused, he threatened to kill my family, and it's wouldn't have been the first time he's critically injured him, he was always in fights, and he always won. So I stupidly said yes. It was a horrible experience. After that night, it became a regular occurrence. He would bring back different guys, 4 nights a week, and I would sleep with them, and do whatever they wanted me to do with them, which, as you can imagine, were not nice. The other three nights were spent with Martin. I had to do whatever he wanted, although these were much, much worse. He experimented me, he whipped me, he beat me. He did horrible things. One day, he tied me to the bed, and continuously raped me. He kept me there for three days straight, coming in when he felt like it, and doing what he pleased. By the end of the three days, my body was covered in cuts and bruised, and I was internally scarred, for life. He would beat me up on regular occasions, and never had anything nice to say to me. I went back to school after the holidays, and carried on as normal. HE would pick me up after school, I would go straight to his, and his friends would be waiting. this went on for 2 years, until just after my 16th birthday. I had an awful relationship with my parents, because I was never really at home, and I wouldn't tell them anything. One day, I just snapped. I came home from Martin's, at about half 10, and told my mum everything. She was so shocked, and upset that I had been hiding that from her. She went straight to the police, and when they heard my story, they arrested Martin immediately. At the court hearing, he refused to own up to anything, except that he had beat me up once. One of his friends said that he had slept with me, because Martin said, and he had seen him beat me on multiple occasions. Martin had no choice but to own up to that. That was all he owned up to. He was sentenced to three years in prison, everyone thought it should be longer, but as they couldn't prove that he had raped me, or done those horrible things to me, they couldn't. As he walked out the courtroom, he shouted to me 'I'll get you back Maddie you fucking bitch. You deserve all the bad things that will happen to you! Bastard!" He was then dragged out of the court room. Never seen him since."
"So, that's my story." I finished. Tears were streaming down my cheeks, as the reality of it all came flooding back. I looked up at Nathan, and saw that he was crying too. I just cuddled into him, and cried. We both cried. I felt better, knowing that the truth was out.
Chapter 19 - At Last.
God knows how long we sat there, just crying. After a while, Nathan lifted my head from his shoulder, so I was looking straight at him. "Madeline Evans." Nath began. " I promise I will never do such a disgusting thing to you. The bastard deserves t be fucking shot! I'm gladyou felt you could tell me this, and I will keep it to myself, until you feel ready to tell the boys, that is if you want to tell them at all. Honestly Maddie, I will always be there for you, to look out for you, care for you, to offer a shoulder to cry on, and stand up for you. I think you have the most amazing personality, and you're beautiful in every possible way. When I fist met you backstage at in:demand, I was blown away by you. From the first moment I saw you, although I didn't realise till later, I knew it. Madeline, I love you."
I was so flattered, I knew I loved him, but I didn't want to believe it, in case he didn't feel the same, but he does! This was an amazing feeling. I felt safe when I was with him. I knew this was right. "I love you too Nathan." I said, as I looked into his eyes, and kissed him. I was ready for another relationship.
Suddenly, my phone beeped, disturbing the kiss. I smiled at Nathan, before reaching to pick up my phone from the bedside cabinet. It was a notification from twitter. I read it, laughing. It was from Tom. It said:
"TomTheWanted @Maddie_x We're on our way home, and we're hungry! Beware! Need food! Sort something out please babe? Nath'll pay! X"
"Aye right will I pay!" Nathan shouted, laughing as he read the tweet. I had changed my twitter name, taking away the TW at the end, because it was a bit embarrassing, when you lived with them. Suddenly, my phone went wild with notifications from twitter. This is when it gets annoying, having an alert every time you get a tweet. When any of the boys tweeted me, I would get spam. I scanned down my mentions. Most of the people were asking where The Wanted lived, why I lived with them, and the usual tweets like that. I simply replied to Tom, saying:
"@TomTheWanted haha, sure, lazy arse! Hope you had fun! X"
"Nath, just buy Tom food, a Chinese or something? i'm sure he'll pay you back.." I said, going over to Nathan and hugging him. "Sure babe, but he wont pay me back." He murmured, kissing my head. I looked up at him. "So, are we in a relationship then?" I said. "Only if you're ready Mads, I can wait." He replied, as he played with a few loose strands of my hair. "I'm ready Nathan" I answered. "That's good, I was hoping you'd say that. Madeline, i'm warning you now about the fans, you will get hate off of some of the fans." He went on. "And we need to tell the boys soon. When should we do that?" "Whenever you're ready. I'll tell them about Martin too. And the fans? I can handle them. If they give your girlfriends hate, then they aren't real fans." I smiled, and Nathan kissed me softly on the lips. "You are honestly perfect." He said to me. "I think that's you Nathan! Have you looked in the mirror recently?" I laughed, as tears started to roll down my cheeks. "Mads, you alright hun?" He said. "I'm just happy." I sobbed. "Over the moon in fact." It was true. I was the luckiest girl alive right now.
Chapter 20 - Telling The Boys.
It was a couple of days later, and I had just come home from dancing. When I walkedthrough the door, I was hit by the strong smell of curry. Tom was cooking. "Hey Mads, how was dancing?" I looked and saw Nathan coming down the stairs. "It was really good actually, we've learnt somany dances that the professional use on tour and in music videos! It's a dream come true." I replied. "Plus, she says I have real potential and that i'm still the best dancer she's seen!" "That's my girl!" He said, coming oer to me, and giving me a quick kiss on the cheek. just as we pulled apart, Jay came charging down the stairs. "Hey Maddie!" He shouted. "Hey guys, Maddie's home!" Well someone was in a good mood.. "You guys look uncomfortable." he looked at us. "What have you done?!" He laughed. "Nothing!" I replied, trying to look shocked. "Were you two like kissing or something?" He went on. Me and Nathan just burst out laughing. He raised an eyebrow, before ushering us through to the living room.
"Nath..?" It was two hours later, and me and Nathan were in the kitchen, clearing up the dishes from Tom's curry. The rest of the boys were in the living room, watching some football match. I knew Nathan wanted to watch it, but he insisted he'd rather keep me company in the kitchen. He was so cute. "Yes honey?" he replied. "I'm ready to tell them, but only if you are?" I said. "I sure am!" He answered. "But only aboutme and you, i'm not ready to speak about Martin yet." I added. "Sure babe, whenever you're ready." He smiled at me. "Let's tell them about us now!"
"Guys! GUYS!" Nathan raised his voice over the loud chants in the living room. "Man City for the win!!" Max shouted. Tom gave him an evil look, and started to argue with Max. He obviously wanted the other team to win. Siva and Jay were laughing at them, theyweren't really interested in who won the football. "Max, shut the fuck up, I need to tell you something. Something important!" Nathan yelled. All of the boys fell silent. "Go on then.." Tom laughed. "Right, well, um, Me and Madeline, we're, um, we're thinking, thinking of trying out having a, a relationship.." Nathan stammered, as he held my hand tightly. It was an awkward silence for a moment, before Jay jumped up, shouting "I knew it all along!" "Yeah mate, it was pretty obvious.." Max added. "Get in there son!" Tom piped in. Siva just went "Wow. I didn't expect that.." Jay, Max and Tom just looked at him in disbelief. "What?" Jay said. "How could you not notice? They were always staring at each other, even more the past few days!" Jay laughed. Siva just shrugged. I didn't realise we were that obvious.. "Well i'm happy for you guys!" Tom said, coming over and hugging me. Max, Siva and Jay took turns in hugging me too. "Oi, do I not get a hug?" Nathan moaned. In unison, all the boys charged on top of him, knocking him to the floor. "That's not a h ug, that's a pile on!" Nathan moaned from the floor. "Boys, should we not think about telling Jayne?" I interrupted. The boys let Nathan up. ""Probably a good idea Maddie.." Tom said. "Hey, is she not coming round in ten minutes, to check how we're doing? I thought you said that this morning Jay?" Max said. "Oh yeah, she is, sorry, forgot to tell the rest of you! it's because we haven't seen her in a while, and she wants to check up on us!" Jay laughed.
"Oh, okay.. if that's definitely what the two of you want..?" Nathan had just broke the news to Jayne, and she seemed unsure about the whole idea. "What's wrong Jayne?" Nathan asked. "Oh nothing to do with you two, i'm happy for you, really happy for you! I'm fine with it! It's the fans i'm worried about.." She answered. She had a point there. We all nodded. "Maybe you shouldn't tell them right now?" Jayne suggested. We all nodded again. That sounded like a good idea. "Yeah, that sounds good, we can make sure it turned out ok first?" I looked at Nathan for his approval. "Whatever's fine with me babe." He smiled. "Guys, can I tell Kelsey?" Tom asked. "Sure!" I laughed. I was really close to Kelsey actually. "And me Michelle?" Max added. "And me Nareesha!" Siva pouted. "Of course." I smiled. "Thanks Nath, you're the best." I said, as I kissed him. "Eww, get a room!" Tom shouted. "Ugh, shut up, you and Kelsey do it all the time!" Nathan moaned. "True that!" Jay piped up. "Just cause you don't have one!" Tom shouted back. "Tom, don't be so horrible!" Siva looked at Tom, before we all started laughing. Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better life.
Chapter 21 - Anger.
"Nathan. We need to tell the boys about Martin." I whispered to Nathan about half an hour later. We were all in the living room, except Jayne, who had to rush off. "They should know the truth." I continued. Nathan nodded. "I'm ready when you are babe." he said, squeezing my hand. I cleared my throat, and all the boys heads turned to look at me. "Um, I need to tell you guys something else." I began. "It is vital that you listen, and don't judge me on what i'm going to say. I told Nath about it, and he agrees that there should be no secrets, and that I need as much support that I can get." The boys were just looking at me, clearly confused, so I began to tell my story, for the second time..
It was weird, watching the boys faces change from confused, to shocked, then once I had finished, sheer anger was all over their faces. "Fucking hell!" Tom shouted, standing up. "If that bastard wasn't in jail, I swear to fuck he'd be a dead man!" "Tom, mate, calm down" Max said, sitting Tom back down. "Mads, i'm really sorry to hear that, this man's a dickhead." Max continued. "That's disgusting." Jay said, closing his eyes. "Darlin' , I can't believe you had to go through all that suffering. It was only two years ago as well!" Siva exclaimed, coming over to me, and hugging me. He was so sweet, and I loved his hugs.
Suddenly, I heard a smash. "Tom! Fuck sake, you've just smashed the coffee table!" Nathan shouted. I looked over and saw Tom, just looking at the coffee table, with blood all over his hands. "Sorry, i'll buy a new one. I just can't believe someone would do that to poor Madeline!" He raged. I felt Nathan's hands wrap round me from behind. "It's all out now. It's ok. Someone will tell the girls, when they come round. It'll be ok babe. Don't you feel a bit better now it's out?" Nathan said to me. Tears were streaming down my face by now. "Thanks Nathan." I replied. "Yeah, i'm feeling a lot better, now everything's out, there's no secrets." "The other boys are concerned about you Maddie. Look at how angry and and upset they all are." Nathan said. "Especially Tom." Just at that moment, Max and Tom came over to me, and hugged me. "We'll never let anyone do that to you again babe." Max said. "It's a disgrace." Tom said. I had the best friends in the world.
"Nathan. We need to tell the boys about Martin." I whispered to Nathan about half an hour later. We were all in the living room, except Jayne, who had to rush off. "They should know the truth." I continued. Nathan nodded. "I'm ready when you are babe." he said, squeezing my hand. I cleared my throat, and all the boys heads turned to look at me. "Um, I need to tell you guys something else." I began. "It is vital that you listen, and don't judge me on what i'm going to say. I told Nath about it, and he agrees that there should be no secrets, and that I need as much support that I can get." The boys were just looking at me, clearly confused, so I began to tell my story, for the second time..
It was weird, watching the boys faces change from confused, to shocked, then once I had finished, sheer anger was all over their faces. "Fucking hell!" Tom shouted, standing up. "If that bastard wasn't in jail, I swear to fuck he'd be a dead man!" "Tom, mate, calm down" Max said, sitting Tom back down. "Mads, i'm really sorry to hear that, this man's a dickhead." Max continued. "That's disgusting." Jay said, closing his eyes. "Darlin' , I can't believe you had to go through all that suffering. It was only two years ago as well!" Siva exclaimed, coming over to me, and hugging me. He was so sweet, and I loved his hugs.
Suddenly, I heard a smash. "Tom! Fuck sake, you've just smashed the coffee table!" Nathan shouted. I looked over and saw Tom, just looking at the coffee table, with blood all over his hands. "Sorry, i'll buy a new one. I just can't believe someone would do that to poor Madeline!" He raged. I felt Nathan's hands wrap round me from behind. "It's all out now. It's ok. Someone will tell the girls, when they come round. It'll be ok babe. Don't you feel a bit better now it's out?" Nathan said to me. Tears were streaming down my face by now. "Thanks Nathan." I replied. "Yeah, i'm feeling a lot better, now everything's out, there's no secrets." "The other boys are concerned about you Maddie. Look at how angry and and upset they all are." Nathan said. "Especially Tom." Just at that moment, Max and Tom came over to me, and hugged me. "We'll never let anyone do that to you again babe." Max said. "It's a disgrace." Tom said. I had the best friends in the world.
Chapter 22 - Dinner Date.
It was exactly two weeks later, and Nathan announced this morning that he was taking me out for dinner this very evening. Of course, my first question was "What about the paps?" Nathan assured me everything would be fine. "What's wrong with two mates going for a meal?" He winked at me.
We were leaving in just under an hour, and I was in my bedroom, still in my pyjamas, with Kelsey. "What can I wear Kels?" I moaned, as I flicked through my wardrobe. I had a lot of clothes, it was virtually impossible to choose! "All your clothes are gorgeous, wear anything!" Kelsey replied. "What about this skirt, with this top?" she said, holding up a tight baby pink skirt, with a black sparkly top. "Nah, I don't even like that top!" I laughed. Kelsey picked out various other outfits, including a deep pink floaty dress, a cream fringed short dress, and even a red shorts and black vest top combo. "None of them fit the occasion." I whined. Kelsey had a lot of patience with me, she was really lovely. "What about this little number?" She said, holding up a cream dress. It was floaty at the bottom, but tighter and lacy at the top. It had a simple brown belt in the middle. I hadn't worn that dress in ages! I'd bought it for my cousin's wedding, and that was the only time i'd worn it. "Kelsey, that'll be perfect! Thanks!" I replied, hurrying out and into the bathroom to change.
One hour later, and I was getting into the taxi with Nathan. I had paired my dress with a brown clutch, my nude heels, and I had pinned my hair up in a loose bun. I hadn't bothered with a jacket, as it was quite a mild night. "You look absolutely stunning babe." Nathan said to me. "Thanks darling, you look gorgeous too, like always!" I replied, laughing as I leaned over and gave him a quick kiss. "This is going to be a night to remember Mads." Nathan smiled at me.
Before I knew it, we were at our destination. Nathan had chosen a little restaurant just outside London, called 'Luxury'. We sat down at our table, and within minutes a waiter came over to take our order. "What can I get for the lady?" He said, smiling at me. He was cute, but not my type. "Um, can I have the Lasagne and Caesar salad?" I asked. "Anything for the pretty girl." He replied. "And for you..?" The waiter said, looking over to Nathan. Nathan looked like he wanted to punch him. "I'll have the Penne Pasta dish thanks." Nathan replied bluntly. "And this wine to drink." He said, pointing to the menu. The waiter nodded, before leaving.
"He fancied you big time." Nathan said to me, pouting. He was so adorable when he was jealous. "No he didn't!" I exclaimed, laughing. "You joking?!" Nathan looked genuinely shocked. "He's looking at you now, look over to the kitchen door." I looked over, and sure enough, he was looking at me. I accidently caught his eye, and he winked at me. I ignored him, and turned back to Nathan. "He's a creep." I laughed. "Not interested." I leaned over, and kissed Nathan, there and then. This was perfect.
"So.." Nathan began, as we were halfway through out main course. "We've decided what out next single is going to be." "Oh yeah, what's it called?" I replied. "Lightning." He replied. "I'll have to let you hear it sometime." "Sound good! Yes, you do!" I replied, smiling. I couldn't wait to hear it. No doubt it will be amazing, as per usual. All their songs were perfect.
"Wasn't as expensive as i'd expected!" Nathan smiled, as we left the restaurant, about an hour and a half later. "That's good then!" I smiled back at him. Our smiles soon changed, when we saw what was waiting for us outside. The paps. "Shit. How did they know we were here?" Nath whispered angrily to me. "They know everything." I replied. "Just ignore them." Nathan warned, as we made our way to the taxi, only 50 feet away. "So, what's the deal, you two an item?" We kept walking, getting closer to the taxi. "Get in there Nathan, I would!" "New hot couple alert, millions of teenage hearts broken, yes, I can see the headlines right there!" "Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, you're Nathan, from the waiter yeah? This your new girl? God she's going to be hated by the fans!" "Shut up! Am I not allowed to enjoy a quiet meal with one of my mates these days?!" Nathan snapped at them, before opening the taxi door for me, before getting in himself, and slamming the door closed. "What happened to not talking to them?" I said. "Sorry, couldn't help myself, my temper got the better of me, i'm turning into Tom!" He laughed. "I love you Madeline Evans." "I love you too Nathan Sykes, you're the best boyfriend I could ever ask for in the whole entire world." I smiled.
It was exactly two weeks later, and Nathan announced this morning that he was taking me out for dinner this very evening. Of course, my first question was "What about the paps?" Nathan assured me everything would be fine. "What's wrong with two mates going for a meal?" He winked at me.
We were leaving in just under an hour, and I was in my bedroom, still in my pyjamas, with Kelsey. "What can I wear Kels?" I moaned, as I flicked through my wardrobe. I had a lot of clothes, it was virtually impossible to choose! "All your clothes are gorgeous, wear anything!" Kelsey replied. "What about this skirt, with this top?" she said, holding up a tight baby pink skirt, with a black sparkly top. "Nah, I don't even like that top!" I laughed. Kelsey picked out various other outfits, including a deep pink floaty dress, a cream fringed short dress, and even a red shorts and black vest top combo. "None of them fit the occasion." I whined. Kelsey had a lot of patience with me, she was really lovely. "What about this little number?" She said, holding up a cream dress. It was floaty at the bottom, but tighter and lacy at the top. It had a simple brown belt in the middle. I hadn't worn that dress in ages! I'd bought it for my cousin's wedding, and that was the only time i'd worn it. "Kelsey, that'll be perfect! Thanks!" I replied, hurrying out and into the bathroom to change.
One hour later, and I was getting into the taxi with Nathan. I had paired my dress with a brown clutch, my nude heels, and I had pinned my hair up in a loose bun. I hadn't bothered with a jacket, as it was quite a mild night. "You look absolutely stunning babe." Nathan said to me. "Thanks darling, you look gorgeous too, like always!" I replied, laughing as I leaned over and gave him a quick kiss. "This is going to be a night to remember Mads." Nathan smiled at me.
Before I knew it, we were at our destination. Nathan had chosen a little restaurant just outside London, called 'Luxury'. We sat down at our table, and within minutes a waiter came over to take our order. "What can I get for the lady?" He said, smiling at me. He was cute, but not my type. "Um, can I have the Lasagne and Caesar salad?" I asked. "Anything for the pretty girl." He replied. "And for you..?" The waiter said, looking over to Nathan. Nathan looked like he wanted to punch him. "I'll have the Penne Pasta dish thanks." Nathan replied bluntly. "And this wine to drink." He said, pointing to the menu. The waiter nodded, before leaving.
"He fancied you big time." Nathan said to me, pouting. He was so adorable when he was jealous. "No he didn't!" I exclaimed, laughing. "You joking?!" Nathan looked genuinely shocked. "He's looking at you now, look over to the kitchen door." I looked over, and sure enough, he was looking at me. I accidently caught his eye, and he winked at me. I ignored him, and turned back to Nathan. "He's a creep." I laughed. "Not interested." I leaned over, and kissed Nathan, there and then. This was perfect.
"So.." Nathan began, as we were halfway through out main course. "We've decided what out next single is going to be." "Oh yeah, what's it called?" I replied. "Lightning." He replied. "I'll have to let you hear it sometime." "Sound good! Yes, you do!" I replied, smiling. I couldn't wait to hear it. No doubt it will be amazing, as per usual. All their songs were perfect.
"Wasn't as expensive as i'd expected!" Nathan smiled, as we left the restaurant, about an hour and a half later. "That's good then!" I smiled back at him. Our smiles soon changed, when we saw what was waiting for us outside. The paps. "Shit. How did they know we were here?" Nath whispered angrily to me. "They know everything." I replied. "Just ignore them." Nathan warned, as we made our way to the taxi, only 50 feet away. "So, what's the deal, you two an item?" We kept walking, getting closer to the taxi. "Get in there Nathan, I would!" "New hot couple alert, millions of teenage hearts broken, yes, I can see the headlines right there!" "Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, you're Nathan, from the waiter yeah? This your new girl? God she's going to be hated by the fans!" "Shut up! Am I not allowed to enjoy a quiet meal with one of my mates these days?!" Nathan snapped at them, before opening the taxi door for me, before getting in himself, and slamming the door closed. "What happened to not talking to them?" I said. "Sorry, couldn't help myself, my temper got the better of me, i'm turning into Tom!" He laughed. "I love you Madeline Evans." "I love you too Nathan Sykes, you're the best boyfriend I could ever ask for in the whole entire world." I smiled.
Chapter 23 - Rumours.
It was only the next morning, but the rumours had already started. I was just walking into dancing, when a girl called Emma, came up to me. "Are you dating Nathan from The Wanted?" she asked. "Because there's a picture of you two going round twitter, and it's in the latest Heat magazine?" I sighed "No, we're just good friends, that's all." "That's not how it looked!" Another girl, called Katie piped in. "Apparently Nathan screamed at the paps!" Amanda, another girl from my dancing added in. Before I knew it, most of my dancing class were involved in this conversation, all talking about what they think is going on with me and Nathan. It was none of their business anyway! I was going to explode with anger soon. "Hey Mads, over here!" I heard Charlotte shout. I scurried across to the other side of the room, leaving the girls to talk about me. "I thought you were getting the bus?" I questioned. £I've been trying to phone you all morning, it keeps going onto answer phone!" She replied. "I had to get here early, for extra practice." "Sorry, my phone's been driving me crazy, i've kept my phone off, the twitter mentions are mental." I said, shrugging. "So, is it true then?" Charlotte asked. "No!" I laughed. Charlotte just raised an eyebrow at me.
"So, how was dancing babe?" Nathan said to me that evening. "Ugh, everyone's been asking if the rumours are true." I sighed, collapsing onto the couch with Nathan. "Same here Mads, twitter's been going mental. I haven't tweeted all day." He replied. "Me either, just kept my phone off." I said. "So what did you do today?" I asked, changing the subject. "Just played FIFA with the boys!" He laughed. Just then, the door knocked. "I'll get it" I said, jumping up off the couch.
I opened the door, and saw the postman there, a parcel in his arms. "Is Nathan Sykes here? I need him to sign this." He croaked out. I nodded. "Nath! It's for you!" I shouted through the house. He appeared a moment later, signed it, then off the postman went. "Yes! My new Nike's have arrived!" He exclaimed, and went to fist pump the air, but instead he whacked me on the cheek. "Ouch!" I exclaimed, grabbing my cheek. "I'm sorry babe, you ok?" He laughed, before rubbing my cheek, and pulling me into a tight hug. *SNAP* we heard the familiar sound of a camera. We broke apart in shock, and looked up, to see a pap emerging from behind a nearby car. "Fuck off!" Nathan shouted to him, before storming into the house. The pap sneered at me, and I made a ruge gesture to him, before following Nathan back inside.
"Fucking hell, more rumours." Nathan groaned, once we were inside. "What's up mate?" Max said. He was now in the living room with Tom, watching the football. "Pap caught us hugging outside." Nathan growled. "Ugh, rumours mate, they happen to everyone." Tom answered. "You can't avoid them."
It was only the next morning, but the rumours had already started. I was just walking into dancing, when a girl called Emma, came up to me. "Are you dating Nathan from The Wanted?" she asked. "Because there's a picture of you two going round twitter, and it's in the latest Heat magazine?" I sighed "No, we're just good friends, that's all." "That's not how it looked!" Another girl, called Katie piped in. "Apparently Nathan screamed at the paps!" Amanda, another girl from my dancing added in. Before I knew it, most of my dancing class were involved in this conversation, all talking about what they think is going on with me and Nathan. It was none of their business anyway! I was going to explode with anger soon. "Hey Mads, over here!" I heard Charlotte shout. I scurried across to the other side of the room, leaving the girls to talk about me. "I thought you were getting the bus?" I questioned. £I've been trying to phone you all morning, it keeps going onto answer phone!" She replied. "I had to get here early, for extra practice." "Sorry, my phone's been driving me crazy, i've kept my phone off, the twitter mentions are mental." I said, shrugging. "So, is it true then?" Charlotte asked. "No!" I laughed. Charlotte just raised an eyebrow at me.
"So, how was dancing babe?" Nathan said to me that evening. "Ugh, everyone's been asking if the rumours are true." I sighed, collapsing onto the couch with Nathan. "Same here Mads, twitter's been going mental. I haven't tweeted all day." He replied. "Me either, just kept my phone off." I said. "So what did you do today?" I asked, changing the subject. "Just played FIFA with the boys!" He laughed. Just then, the door knocked. "I'll get it" I said, jumping up off the couch.
I opened the door, and saw the postman there, a parcel in his arms. "Is Nathan Sykes here? I need him to sign this." He croaked out. I nodded. "Nath! It's for you!" I shouted through the house. He appeared a moment later, signed it, then off the postman went. "Yes! My new Nike's have arrived!" He exclaimed, and went to fist pump the air, but instead he whacked me on the cheek. "Ouch!" I exclaimed, grabbing my cheek. "I'm sorry babe, you ok?" He laughed, before rubbing my cheek, and pulling me into a tight hug. *SNAP* we heard the familiar sound of a camera. We broke apart in shock, and looked up, to see a pap emerging from behind a nearby car. "Fuck off!" Nathan shouted to him, before storming into the house. The pap sneered at me, and I made a ruge gesture to him, before following Nathan back inside.
"Fucking hell, more rumours." Nathan groaned, once we were inside. "What's up mate?" Max said. He was now in the living room with Tom, watching the football. "Pap caught us hugging outside." Nathan growled. "Ugh, rumours mate, they happen to everyone." Tom answered. "You can't avoid them."
Chapter 24 - Surprise!
Tom was right, you can't avoid rumours. It was the next day, and after a hard day's dancing, with everyone having seen the latest picture of Nathan and me, were bombarding me with questions. I walked outside, and to my surprise, saw a familiar silver van. "Is that not The Wanted's van?" Daisy whispered to me. I nodded and just continued to walk forwards, what were they doing here? Before I had time to consider my options, the van door flew open, and Nathan leaned out. "Maddie! Get in, we're in a hurry!" I hastily said bye to Daisy, before running over to the van, and jumped in, but before the door had a chance to close, I heard a camera snap. "Shit." I said, once I was safely in the van. "Not again." "Who cares about the paps right now?!" Tom exclaimed. I just looked at him, confused. "Can I tell her?" He asked, looking over to Nathan. He nodded. "We're going to LA to shoot our latest single, and you're coming! He shouted. "What?!" I exclaimed. "I have dancing though, i'd love to come but-" "We've sorted it with Dianne" Nathan interrupted me. "You're coming with us to LA for a week." "Yeah, we're going home, you can pack quickly, then we'll collect Kelsey on our way to the airport. Michelle and Nareesha are unable to come, because of work. Our flight is at 8." Jay explained. I was going to LA! "I'm speechless." I replied. The boys just laughed.
An hour later, and we were on our way to pick up Kelsey. I had just packed for summer, not knowing what the weather would be like, but presuming it would be warm. Currently, I was wearing grey patterned leggings, a white vest top, a navy blue hoodie and brown uggs, so I would be comfy on the plane. I saw Kelsey come out of her flat, and she was wearing much the same, plain black leggings, a pink t-shirt, uggs and a black hoodie.
"Maddie! We're going to LA!" She squealed, as she hopped in the van, sitting down next to me, in the remaining seat. "I know! I squealed back." I was super excited. "Hey, we still need to hear Lightning!" I exclaimed suddenly. "Oh yeah!" Kelsey shouted. "Jayne, pop the CD on will you?" Max said to her. Jayne nodded, before slotting the CD in, filling the car with an infectious beat, before Tom's voice echoed round the van. "You're in control pressing pause on my heartbeat, someone stole all the air so I can't speak now, I know, the chase, is on, I feel, as though, my time, has come." We listened through Jay singing, before they all went in for a catchy chorus. "I know that it's a little bit frightening, we might as well be playing with lightning nooooow, oh oh." It was AMAZING! Siva's bit played through the speakers, before Nathan's voice filled the car. Nathan began to mime along, holding my hand, and looking into my eyes. "I've been addicted to you since the first hit." He winked. "Out of control like a surge of electric." He was so cute!
Once the song has finished, the boys just looked at me, scanning our faces. "Oh, my, god." I said. "That's perfect!!" "Wow!" Kelsey simply said. It was really amazing.
When we got to the airport, we were just about to get out the car, when Nathan grabbed my hoodie, which I had taken off in the van, before sprinting ahead towards the airport. "Nathan!" I shouted, running after him. "Give it here you idiot! What age are you?" I caught up with him right at the doors, before proceeding to wrestle the hoodie out of his grasp. Forgetting we were in a public place.
"And you two claim that you aren't a couple?" A man said, smirking. I prised the hoodie from Nathan, and looked around. There was a hoard of fans waiting there, behind the security guards, watching us. Of course, the paparazzi were there too. "Oh great." Nathan groaned.
The boys were talking to all their fans, and Nathan was explaining about me and him. We were speaking to a couple of fans, as a lot of them had gone to Kelsey's K2K classes. The first couple we spoke to were really lovely to us, but then there was this one girl, who said "I can't believe Nathan goes out with you!" The cheek of her! "We aren't dating." I replied casually, trying so hard not to flip out and lose my temper. "Kels, can we go sit down?" I asked her. She nodded, understanding.
When we were sitting down, I decided to turn on my phone, for the first time in 2 days. As I switched it on, my twitter notifications came flooding through. I went onto twitter, scrolling through them, just out of interest. Most of them were just asking if the rumours were true, but there was the odd spiteful, bitchy one. I sighed, before tweeting:
"LA better watch out! Me and @KelseyBelle90 are coming!"
I pressed tweet, and within minutes, me and Kelsey's mentions were filled. We laughed at the tweets for ages, some of these girls are hilarious! The things they tweet!
"Girls, you ready to go?" Jay shouted over, 15 minutes later. "Yeah!" Kels shouted back.
LA, here we come!
Tom was right, you can't avoid rumours. It was the next day, and after a hard day's dancing, with everyone having seen the latest picture of Nathan and me, were bombarding me with questions. I walked outside, and to my surprise, saw a familiar silver van. "Is that not The Wanted's van?" Daisy whispered to me. I nodded and just continued to walk forwards, what were they doing here? Before I had time to consider my options, the van door flew open, and Nathan leaned out. "Maddie! Get in, we're in a hurry!" I hastily said bye to Daisy, before running over to the van, and jumped in, but before the door had a chance to close, I heard a camera snap. "Shit." I said, once I was safely in the van. "Not again." "Who cares about the paps right now?!" Tom exclaimed. I just looked at him, confused. "Can I tell her?" He asked, looking over to Nathan. He nodded. "We're going to LA to shoot our latest single, and you're coming! He shouted. "What?!" I exclaimed. "I have dancing though, i'd love to come but-" "We've sorted it with Dianne" Nathan interrupted me. "You're coming with us to LA for a week." "Yeah, we're going home, you can pack quickly, then we'll collect Kelsey on our way to the airport. Michelle and Nareesha are unable to come, because of work. Our flight is at 8." Jay explained. I was going to LA! "I'm speechless." I replied. The boys just laughed.
An hour later, and we were on our way to pick up Kelsey. I had just packed for summer, not knowing what the weather would be like, but presuming it would be warm. Currently, I was wearing grey patterned leggings, a white vest top, a navy blue hoodie and brown uggs, so I would be comfy on the plane. I saw Kelsey come out of her flat, and she was wearing much the same, plain black leggings, a pink t-shirt, uggs and a black hoodie.
"Maddie! We're going to LA!" She squealed, as she hopped in the van, sitting down next to me, in the remaining seat. "I know! I squealed back." I was super excited. "Hey, we still need to hear Lightning!" I exclaimed suddenly. "Oh yeah!" Kelsey shouted. "Jayne, pop the CD on will you?" Max said to her. Jayne nodded, before slotting the CD in, filling the car with an infectious beat, before Tom's voice echoed round the van. "You're in control pressing pause on my heartbeat, someone stole all the air so I can't speak now, I know, the chase, is on, I feel, as though, my time, has come." We listened through Jay singing, before they all went in for a catchy chorus. "I know that it's a little bit frightening, we might as well be playing with lightning nooooow, oh oh." It was AMAZING! Siva's bit played through the speakers, before Nathan's voice filled the car. Nathan began to mime along, holding my hand, and looking into my eyes. "I've been addicted to you since the first hit." He winked. "Out of control like a surge of electric." He was so cute!
Once the song has finished, the boys just looked at me, scanning our faces. "Oh, my, god." I said. "That's perfect!!" "Wow!" Kelsey simply said. It was really amazing.
When we got to the airport, we were just about to get out the car, when Nathan grabbed my hoodie, which I had taken off in the van, before sprinting ahead towards the airport. "Nathan!" I shouted, running after him. "Give it here you idiot! What age are you?" I caught up with him right at the doors, before proceeding to wrestle the hoodie out of his grasp. Forgetting we were in a public place.
"And you two claim that you aren't a couple?" A man said, smirking. I prised the hoodie from Nathan, and looked around. There was a hoard of fans waiting there, behind the security guards, watching us. Of course, the paparazzi were there too. "Oh great." Nathan groaned.
The boys were talking to all their fans, and Nathan was explaining about me and him. We were speaking to a couple of fans, as a lot of them had gone to Kelsey's K2K classes. The first couple we spoke to were really lovely to us, but then there was this one girl, who said "I can't believe Nathan goes out with you!" The cheek of her! "We aren't dating." I replied casually, trying so hard not to flip out and lose my temper. "Kels, can we go sit down?" I asked her. She nodded, understanding.
When we were sitting down, I decided to turn on my phone, for the first time in 2 days. As I switched it on, my twitter notifications came flooding through. I went onto twitter, scrolling through them, just out of interest. Most of them were just asking if the rumours were true, but there was the odd spiteful, bitchy one. I sighed, before tweeting:
"LA better watch out! Me and @KelseyBelle90 are coming!"
I pressed tweet, and within minutes, me and Kelsey's mentions were filled. We laughed at the tweets for ages, some of these girls are hilarious! The things they tweet!
"Girls, you ready to go?" Jay shouted over, 15 minutes later. "Yeah!" Kels shouted back.
LA, here we come!
Chapter 25 - Fans and Magazines
It was very early morning, about 2am, on the day we were going home, and we were on the set of the boys new video. They had been trying to film it before the sun came up, but were failing. Kelsey and I were just waiting got the boys to finish. So far, it looked amazing! I couldn't wait to see the completed result.
"That's a wrap!" The director said, two hours later. The boys cheered, and I felt Nathan wrap his arms around me from behind. "So, how did it look?" He whispered into my ear. "Awful." I replied, turning round to face him, trying so hard not to laugh. "Just kidding, it looked perfect." I smiled. "Thanks babe." He grinned. "Just like you."
It was about 8pm, and we were just about to step off the plane, and into Heathrow airport. I has chosen to wear black leggings, a long grey hoodie, and black uggs, so I wouldn't be cold stepping off the plane.
Once we were off the plane, and in the airport, it was time to face the fans. "15 minutes boys, that's all you've got." Jayne said to them. They walked through the double doors, and instantly the crowd of people gathered, screamed. Me, Kelsey, Jayne, Martin and Kevin followed on behind, and stood a little bit away. As I studied the fans expressions, I noticed looks of disgust painted on their faces, looking at me. I just stared at them, confused. "You might want to look at this." A fan said, coming over to me, and handing me the OK magazine. "Published today, pages 45+46." She continued. Kelsey looked over my shoulder, as I flicked through the pages, before stopping at the right page. The headline was 'Is Nathaline real?' I couldn't help but laugh at the name. The page was filled with pictures. I saw the ones taken in the UK, like me and Nath ant the door, or at the restaurant, but there were new ones. Ones of us in LA. I know we did a lot together when we were in LA, but I didn't think there were paps there! There was one of us sitting on a bench, engaged in a deep conversation, another of us in a shop, one of us splashing each other in the hotel pool. There were a few more, but then I spotted the worst one. We were walking along the beach, Nathan was in black swim trunks, I had on a skimpy, red, frilly, strapless bikini on, and, we were holding hands. Oops. I read the little paragraph about the pictures.
"Nathan Sykes, from hugely successful UK band The Wanted, and new house mate, Madeline Evans from Glasgow, in Scotland, were seen frolicking around in LA together, where The Wanted are filming the video to go along with their latest single, 'Lightning.' In one of the photos, the duo were even seen holding hands! They both claim just to be good friends, but the pair have been seen in London, on more than one occasion. Is this going to be the start of a new couple? Are millions of teenage fans across the world going to be crying themselves to sleep tonight? Is this the start of 'Nathaline'?
Once finished, I just looked at Kelsey. "Come on girls!" Siva shouted over to us. I went to hand the magazine back to the girl, but she shook her head. "Keep it." She smiled. "Thanks" I replied gratefully, before heading off after The Wanted.
It was very early morning, about 2am, on the day we were going home, and we were on the set of the boys new video. They had been trying to film it before the sun came up, but were failing. Kelsey and I were just waiting got the boys to finish. So far, it looked amazing! I couldn't wait to see the completed result.
"That's a wrap!" The director said, two hours later. The boys cheered, and I felt Nathan wrap his arms around me from behind. "So, how did it look?" He whispered into my ear. "Awful." I replied, turning round to face him, trying so hard not to laugh. "Just kidding, it looked perfect." I smiled. "Thanks babe." He grinned. "Just like you."
It was about 8pm, and we were just about to step off the plane, and into Heathrow airport. I has chosen to wear black leggings, a long grey hoodie, and black uggs, so I wouldn't be cold stepping off the plane.
Once we were off the plane, and in the airport, it was time to face the fans. "15 minutes boys, that's all you've got." Jayne said to them. They walked through the double doors, and instantly the crowd of people gathered, screamed. Me, Kelsey, Jayne, Martin and Kevin followed on behind, and stood a little bit away. As I studied the fans expressions, I noticed looks of disgust painted on their faces, looking at me. I just stared at them, confused. "You might want to look at this." A fan said, coming over to me, and handing me the OK magazine. "Published today, pages 45+46." She continued. Kelsey looked over my shoulder, as I flicked through the pages, before stopping at the right page. The headline was 'Is Nathaline real?' I couldn't help but laugh at the name. The page was filled with pictures. I saw the ones taken in the UK, like me and Nath ant the door, or at the restaurant, but there were new ones. Ones of us in LA. I know we did a lot together when we were in LA, but I didn't think there were paps there! There was one of us sitting on a bench, engaged in a deep conversation, another of us in a shop, one of us splashing each other in the hotel pool. There were a few more, but then I spotted the worst one. We were walking along the beach, Nathan was in black swim trunks, I had on a skimpy, red, frilly, strapless bikini on, and, we were holding hands. Oops. I read the little paragraph about the pictures.
"Nathan Sykes, from hugely successful UK band The Wanted, and new house mate, Madeline Evans from Glasgow, in Scotland, were seen frolicking around in LA together, where The Wanted are filming the video to go along with their latest single, 'Lightning.' In one of the photos, the duo were even seen holding hands! They both claim just to be good friends, but the pair have been seen in London, on more than one occasion. Is this going to be the start of a new couple? Are millions of teenage fans across the world going to be crying themselves to sleep tonight? Is this the start of 'Nathaline'?
Once finished, I just looked at Kelsey. "Come on girls!" Siva shouted over to us. I went to hand the magazine back to the girl, but she shook her head. "Keep it." She smiled. "Thanks" I replied gratefully, before heading off after The Wanted.
Chapter 26 - Telling The World.
"Mads, the fans are starting to get suspicious.." Nathan said to me, once we were in the van. "No wonder!" I exclaimed, handing him the OK magazine. "Page 45, look!" I watched Nathan flip to the right page, the other boys watching him. When he got to the page, I watched as their faced changed as they took in what was on the page. I let them read it, and when they finally tore their eyes away from the page, I cleared my throat. "Nathan, we have to tell everyone." He nodded. "It's late now, we'll do it tomorrow." He answered. "You sure you're ready?" I looked him in the eyes. "I'm ready."
"Sorry to break the moment, but have you told your parents, and Sophia and Lily?" Max asked. "I've told my family." I replied. In all honesty, I didn't really speak to Sophia and Lily that much any more, as they were kept so busy with school, and they never made the effort to phone or call, even though I phone one of them most weeks. "And Lily and Sophia?" Max continued. "I'll phone them now." I shrugged. "Are you still close to them?" Nathan added. "Not as much." I replied, dialling in Sophia's number. "Maddie!" Sophia exclaimed a moment later. "How are you?" "Hey Soph, not spoke to you in ages! I'm good, how are you and Lily?" I replied. "Lily's actually with me right now, i'll put you on speaker." A moment later, I could hear two voices through the phone. "I miss you Maddie!" Lily whined. "We'll need to come up and see you soon, I feel like we aren't as close!" "I know, you do!" I exclaimed. "Guys, can you keep a secret? Even just until tomorrow?" "We're still two of your closest friends, of course we can!" Sophia sounded shocked. "Right." I began. "Well i'm dating Nathan." "I knew it!" Lily shouted! "It was all over the OK Magaazine, but we didn't know if it's true, that's so cute!" "I know!" I replied, "Sorry for the short phone call, but I need to go. Text me lots, OK?" They both agreed, we said goodbye, and the phone line went dead. Within seconds, I had two texts. the first from Sophie, second from Lily.
"Hey, i said i'd text you bbe! Xxxx"
"I miss u, come back pls! Ps, Mr Matters says he misses u lots in PE. xxxx"
I missed talking to them, I must start talking to them again. I smiled as I replied, before walking into the house. Last night of freedom, before we told the world, but I knew it was the right time.
It was the next morning, it was about 8am, and I had just woken up. The first thing I thought f was the magazine. Today was the day. I should have dancing today, but as I was in LA, i had been excused from it till next Monday. It was only Wednesday. Today was the day we would tell the world, and in all honesty, I was dreading it.
"Morning Mads." Siva said to me as I trailed into the living room. I smiled at him, before entering the kitchen. "Morning beautiful." Nathan said to me. He was alone in the kitchen, making himself a cuppa, as per usual. "Morning gorgeous." I replied, hugging him. I knew not to bring up the subject of our relationship. We would tell the world today, when we were both ready.
"Madeline?" I heard Nathan's voice as he knocked on my door. It was a few hours later, and I had got ready, and was currently sitting at my desk, scrolling through my mentions. They were mostly all asking about the OK magazine. I dread to think what Nathan's would be like. "Come in." I replied. Nathan appeared at the door, and he came over to where I was sitting, at the desk, and sat on the desk. "Do you want to announce it on twitter Mads?" He questioned. "I'm ready to tell the world." I replied. "But you had better do the honours." Nathan nodded. "I'm going to need to use twitlonger!" He laughed. "You have to help me though, I have no idea what to say."
Fifteen minutes later, and we had agreed on what Nathan was to tweet. It went like this:
"Hey #TWFanmily, I want to tell you this before the rumours spread any more, and begin to be untrue. Me and @Maddie_x ARE in a relationship. I thought it was a good time to tell you, because after several magazines, newspapers and websites published pictures of us, I knew the rumours would start to spread, and both me and Madeline would get a lot of hate. I would love it if you would support mine and Maddie's decision, as that's what we think a good fan would do. I love you all so much, don't ever forget it. xxxxxxx"
I watched nervously, as Nathan pressed 'tweet'. I got a notification on my phone, as Nathan had mentioned me in the tweet. I went on and pressed 'retweet' , before switching my phone onto silent, and we waited. "Be prepared." Nathan warned me, squeezing my hand. Sure enough, the replies were flooding in already. Both mine and Nathan's mentions were crazy. We sat in silence, scrolling down our mentions. There was A LOT of hate in mine. I replied to some of the lovely ones. All of the boys, the girlfriends and even Frankie from the Saturdays had mentioned us.
-MaxTheWanted "Everyone go congratulate @NathanTheWanted and his new bird- @Maddie_x !! X"
-JayTheWanted "@NathanTheWanted the wise man has finally decided to tell twitter. Well done. Ps. @Maddie_x your tea's getting cold."
-TomTheWanted "Takes a lot of balls to do what you just did @NathanTheWanted. Wish you and @Maddie_x the best. Xx"
-SivaTheWanted "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x About time! FINALLY you announced it!!"
-KelseyBelle90 "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Yay! Finally! Ca't wait to see you soon! Love you<3! X X"
-Nare_esha "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Woopwoop, at last!" X
-MichKeegan "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Glad you told the world at last! Good luck ;-)! Xxx!"
-FrankieTheSats "I wish @NathanTheWanted and @Maddie_x the best. Glad to hear about it, you two are made for each other! Xx"
I replied to them all, before scrolling through my mentions some more. One in particular stood out at me.
Taneeee_TW_ "@Maddie_x Why's Nathan dating you? You're a fuck ugly slag. Hope you die in your sleep, stupid bitch. If not, i'll shoot you AND you're family. Got it? Now DISAPPEAR."
I was on the verge of tears as i pressed 'reply'.
@Taneeee_TW_ Nathan's dating me because he LOVES me. I don't take orders from jealous bitches like you. If i die in my sleep, so what? At least i'll have died knowing someone loves me. You don't scare me silly girl.
I clicked reply, as I broke down. Nathan was hugging me within a second. "Hey, what's up?" He asked, as I showed him the tweet. "The bitch!" He exclaimed, and was straight down on his phone. As I scrolled down my timeline a moment later, I saw Nathan's most recent tweet.
"NathanTheWanted @Taneeee_TW_ Right, first off, i'm dating Mads cause I love her. Secondly, she's the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Lastly.. Shut your face. Thanks.
I looked at him. "Thanks." I whispered. "I'm not the only one supporting you!" He smiled. I looked down my timeline, and saw Tom and Max's tweets.
MaxTheWanted "@Taneeee_TW_ Oi, bitch, fancy shutting up? You don't know Mads, and she's lovely, unlike you. #dickhead."
TomTheWanted "@Taneeee_TW_ You disgust me. That's a horrible thing to say. You're no fan of ours."
Those boys are amazing.
"Mads, the fans are starting to get suspicious.." Nathan said to me, once we were in the van. "No wonder!" I exclaimed, handing him the OK magazine. "Page 45, look!" I watched Nathan flip to the right page, the other boys watching him. When he got to the page, I watched as their faced changed as they took in what was on the page. I let them read it, and when they finally tore their eyes away from the page, I cleared my throat. "Nathan, we have to tell everyone." He nodded. "It's late now, we'll do it tomorrow." He answered. "You sure you're ready?" I looked him in the eyes. "I'm ready."
"Sorry to break the moment, but have you told your parents, and Sophia and Lily?" Max asked. "I've told my family." I replied. In all honesty, I didn't really speak to Sophia and Lily that much any more, as they were kept so busy with school, and they never made the effort to phone or call, even though I phone one of them most weeks. "And Lily and Sophia?" Max continued. "I'll phone them now." I shrugged. "Are you still close to them?" Nathan added. "Not as much." I replied, dialling in Sophia's number. "Maddie!" Sophia exclaimed a moment later. "How are you?" "Hey Soph, not spoke to you in ages! I'm good, how are you and Lily?" I replied. "Lily's actually with me right now, i'll put you on speaker." A moment later, I could hear two voices through the phone. "I miss you Maddie!" Lily whined. "We'll need to come up and see you soon, I feel like we aren't as close!" "I know, you do!" I exclaimed. "Guys, can you keep a secret? Even just until tomorrow?" "We're still two of your closest friends, of course we can!" Sophia sounded shocked. "Right." I began. "Well i'm dating Nathan." "I knew it!" Lily shouted! "It was all over the OK Magaazine, but we didn't know if it's true, that's so cute!" "I know!" I replied, "Sorry for the short phone call, but I need to go. Text me lots, OK?" They both agreed, we said goodbye, and the phone line went dead. Within seconds, I had two texts. the first from Sophie, second from Lily.
"Hey, i said i'd text you bbe! Xxxx"
"I miss u, come back pls! Ps, Mr Matters says he misses u lots in PE. xxxx"
I missed talking to them, I must start talking to them again. I smiled as I replied, before walking into the house. Last night of freedom, before we told the world, but I knew it was the right time.
It was the next morning, it was about 8am, and I had just woken up. The first thing I thought f was the magazine. Today was the day. I should have dancing today, but as I was in LA, i had been excused from it till next Monday. It was only Wednesday. Today was the day we would tell the world, and in all honesty, I was dreading it.
"Morning Mads." Siva said to me as I trailed into the living room. I smiled at him, before entering the kitchen. "Morning beautiful." Nathan said to me. He was alone in the kitchen, making himself a cuppa, as per usual. "Morning gorgeous." I replied, hugging him. I knew not to bring up the subject of our relationship. We would tell the world today, when we were both ready.
"Madeline?" I heard Nathan's voice as he knocked on my door. It was a few hours later, and I had got ready, and was currently sitting at my desk, scrolling through my mentions. They were mostly all asking about the OK magazine. I dread to think what Nathan's would be like. "Come in." I replied. Nathan appeared at the door, and he came over to where I was sitting, at the desk, and sat on the desk. "Do you want to announce it on twitter Mads?" He questioned. "I'm ready to tell the world." I replied. "But you had better do the honours." Nathan nodded. "I'm going to need to use twitlonger!" He laughed. "You have to help me though, I have no idea what to say."
Fifteen minutes later, and we had agreed on what Nathan was to tweet. It went like this:
"Hey #TWFanmily, I want to tell you this before the rumours spread any more, and begin to be untrue. Me and @Maddie_x ARE in a relationship. I thought it was a good time to tell you, because after several magazines, newspapers and websites published pictures of us, I knew the rumours would start to spread, and both me and Madeline would get a lot of hate. I would love it if you would support mine and Maddie's decision, as that's what we think a good fan would do. I love you all so much, don't ever forget it. xxxxxxx"
I watched nervously, as Nathan pressed 'tweet'. I got a notification on my phone, as Nathan had mentioned me in the tweet. I went on and pressed 'retweet' , before switching my phone onto silent, and we waited. "Be prepared." Nathan warned me, squeezing my hand. Sure enough, the replies were flooding in already. Both mine and Nathan's mentions were crazy. We sat in silence, scrolling down our mentions. There was A LOT of hate in mine. I replied to some of the lovely ones. All of the boys, the girlfriends and even Frankie from the Saturdays had mentioned us.
-MaxTheWanted "Everyone go congratulate @NathanTheWanted and his new bird- @Maddie_x !! X"
-JayTheWanted "@NathanTheWanted the wise man has finally decided to tell twitter. Well done. Ps. @Maddie_x your tea's getting cold."
-TomTheWanted "Takes a lot of balls to do what you just did @NathanTheWanted. Wish you and @Maddie_x the best. Xx"
-SivaTheWanted "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x About time! FINALLY you announced it!!"
-KelseyBelle90 "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Yay! Finally! Ca't wait to see you soon! Love you<3! X X"
-Nare_esha "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Woopwoop, at last!" X
-MichKeegan "@NathanTheWanted @Maddie_x Glad you told the world at last! Good luck ;-)! Xxx!"
-FrankieTheSats "I wish @NathanTheWanted and @Maddie_x the best. Glad to hear about it, you two are made for each other! Xx"
I replied to them all, before scrolling through my mentions some more. One in particular stood out at me.
Taneeee_TW_ "@Maddie_x Why's Nathan dating you? You're a fuck ugly slag. Hope you die in your sleep, stupid bitch. If not, i'll shoot you AND you're family. Got it? Now DISAPPEAR."
I was on the verge of tears as i pressed 'reply'.
@Taneeee_TW_ Nathan's dating me because he LOVES me. I don't take orders from jealous bitches like you. If i die in my sleep, so what? At least i'll have died knowing someone loves me. You don't scare me silly girl.
I clicked reply, as I broke down. Nathan was hugging me within a second. "Hey, what's up?" He asked, as I showed him the tweet. "The bitch!" He exclaimed, and was straight down on his phone. As I scrolled down my timeline a moment later, I saw Nathan's most recent tweet.
"NathanTheWanted @Taneeee_TW_ Right, first off, i'm dating Mads cause I love her. Secondly, she's the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Lastly.. Shut your face. Thanks.
I looked at him. "Thanks." I whispered. "I'm not the only one supporting you!" He smiled. I looked down my timeline, and saw Tom and Max's tweets.
MaxTheWanted "@Taneeee_TW_ Oi, bitch, fancy shutting up? You don't know Mads, and she's lovely, unlike you. #dickhead."
TomTheWanted "@Taneeee_TW_ You disgust me. That's a horrible thing to say. You're no fan of ours."
Those boys are amazing.
Chapter 27 - Gossip.
We were now downstairs, and I had just thanked all the boys, and Nareesha, who was round, for their lovely tweets. "Look, you guys are trending!" Jay exclaimed suddenly looking up from the screen of his laptop. I viewed the UK trends, and sure enough 'Nathan and Madeline' was the Top Trend for the UK. "Well, it's new gossip, I suppose. People want anything to talk about, and they'll probably make a huge, unneeded deal out of it." Nathan shrugged. "Hold up!" Tom shouted, looking at his phone. "Look at the Top Trend worldwide!" "I was just about to say." Siva added, showing me his phone. The top trend worldwide was '#WeLoveYouNathaline'. "It's you guys!" Siva continued. "That's amazing." I whispered. "Your fans must really look up to you, and appreciate you, they've taken it better than I thought." "Mads, they love you too!" Nathan said to me. "My mentions are full of people saying how pretty you are, and how lucky I am to have you! I bet yours are the same!" I shrugged. "Doubt it." "So, you guys have already got a nickname then?" Max laughed. "Hey Nathaline!" The rest of us burst out laughing. "Your fans are so cute!" I smiled. "I'm going to write a twitlonger as well, to confirm everything." "Good idea babe." Nathan answered. I nodded, before starting to tweet..
"Hiya all you beautiful, wonderful followers of me. As you have more than likely noticed, 'Nathan and Maddie' and #WeLoveYouNathaline are both trending. Nathan has already tweeted about this, and yes, we are indeed a couple. Sorry to everyone, but we've both found love, and I respect and love every single one of you. I hope I can meet you all some day. Thank you so much for supporting me. It means the world. I love you all. xxx"
Soon after i'd tweeted that, all the boys had retweeted it, and lots of support, and lovely tweets spammed my mentions. It had got to the stage where I just ignored any hate. I wasn't going to let it bother me. "Lets g to a club tonight!" Tom suddenly cried. "To celebrate, you know?" "We all cheered. "I'll phone Kelsey and Michelle!" I shouted, dialling in Kelsey's number first.
A couple of hours later and we were all sorted. Us girls had taken our time getting ready. It was a special occasion after all! Michelle had her hair straight, loose, pinned into a quiff, with a simple, strapless, purple crinkled dress. Nareesha has her hair in a loose bun, with a long orange maxi dress on, paired with a gold belt. Kelsey had her hair in a fish tail plait, with a white skater dress, and a leopard print bow belt to match. Last but not least, I had my hair loose and wavy. I had a black body con dress on, slashed horizontally at the sides, and a small mesh part down the middle of the front. "Very sexy!" Nathan exclaimed, as he saw me. I just blushed. I saw Tom pick Kelsey up, and lead her to the door, Kelsey protesting all the way. "Mads, me, you, Tom and Kelsey will take this taxi, and Nareesha, Siva, Max, Michelle and Jay can take the other one." Nathan said, holding the door open for me. This was going to be a fun night.
We were now downstairs, and I had just thanked all the boys, and Nareesha, who was round, for their lovely tweets. "Look, you guys are trending!" Jay exclaimed suddenly looking up from the screen of his laptop. I viewed the UK trends, and sure enough 'Nathan and Madeline' was the Top Trend for the UK. "Well, it's new gossip, I suppose. People want anything to talk about, and they'll probably make a huge, unneeded deal out of it." Nathan shrugged. "Hold up!" Tom shouted, looking at his phone. "Look at the Top Trend worldwide!" "I was just about to say." Siva added, showing me his phone. The top trend worldwide was '#WeLoveYouNathaline'. "It's you guys!" Siva continued. "That's amazing." I whispered. "Your fans must really look up to you, and appreciate you, they've taken it better than I thought." "Mads, they love you too!" Nathan said to me. "My mentions are full of people saying how pretty you are, and how lucky I am to have you! I bet yours are the same!" I shrugged. "Doubt it." "So, you guys have already got a nickname then?" Max laughed. "Hey Nathaline!" The rest of us burst out laughing. "Your fans are so cute!" I smiled. "I'm going to write a twitlonger as well, to confirm everything." "Good idea babe." Nathan answered. I nodded, before starting to tweet..
"Hiya all you beautiful, wonderful followers of me. As you have more than likely noticed, 'Nathan and Maddie' and #WeLoveYouNathaline are both trending. Nathan has already tweeted about this, and yes, we are indeed a couple. Sorry to everyone, but we've both found love, and I respect and love every single one of you. I hope I can meet you all some day. Thank you so much for supporting me. It means the world. I love you all. xxx"
Soon after i'd tweeted that, all the boys had retweeted it, and lots of support, and lovely tweets spammed my mentions. It had got to the stage where I just ignored any hate. I wasn't going to let it bother me. "Lets g to a club tonight!" Tom suddenly cried. "To celebrate, you know?" "We all cheered. "I'll phone Kelsey and Michelle!" I shouted, dialling in Kelsey's number first.
A couple of hours later and we were all sorted. Us girls had taken our time getting ready. It was a special occasion after all! Michelle had her hair straight, loose, pinned into a quiff, with a simple, strapless, purple crinkled dress. Nareesha has her hair in a loose bun, with a long orange maxi dress on, paired with a gold belt. Kelsey had her hair in a fish tail plait, with a white skater dress, and a leopard print bow belt to match. Last but not least, I had my hair loose and wavy. I had a black body con dress on, slashed horizontally at the sides, and a small mesh part down the middle of the front. "Very sexy!" Nathan exclaimed, as he saw me. I just blushed. I saw Tom pick Kelsey up, and lead her to the door, Kelsey protesting all the way. "Mads, me, you, Tom and Kelsey will take this taxi, and Nareesha, Siva, Max, Michelle and Jay can take the other one." Nathan said, holding the door open for me. This was going to be a fun night.
Chapter 28 - Unexpected.
By now I had quite a few drinks in my body, and I was starting to feel a bit tipsy. Me and Michelle were on the dance floor, going for it, not giving a care in the world. Nathan and Max were having a drinking contest, Siva and Nareesha were in their own little world, and Tom and Kelsey were snogging in the corner. There was no sign of Jaybird. "I'm going to see Max!" Michelle shouted in my ear. "Ok!" I replied. "I'll be over soon, i'm just going to the bar!" I walked across the floor, stumbling a little, before collapsing onto one of the bar chairs. I surveyed the club, and spotted Jay sitting at a table, with a girl, with bright red hair, obviously dyed, and they were basically eating each others faces off! Well, it's nice to see Jay with someone I suppose. "What can get you?" The man at the bar said to me. I turned to face him, opening my mouth to order my drink, before someone interrupted me. "I'll get it." I turned to my right, and saw a man sitting next to me, holding out a £20 note. He had blonde spiked hair, blue eyes, the typical dreamboat, but not my type. "No thanks, it's fine." I replied. "I insist!" He pursued. "Fine, vodka and coke please." I said, smiling at him thankfully. The barman gave me my drink, and I began to gulp it down.
I was finished really quickly, and sine then had had 2 more drinks, while talking to this man, who's name was Eric, but now my head was spinning a little bit, so I stood up to go outside, to get a breath of air. "Thank you Eric, for buying me those drinks, you really didn't have to." I said to him. I wasn't drunk yet, just tipsy, as I could hold my drink pretty well, plus, i'd only had 6 drinks. "I wanted to.." Eric winked at me, as I tottered happily outside.
Within minutes, my mood had changed completely. Dragged round the back of the club, hand over my mouth, and slammed into a wall. "Don't make a sound." He hissed, removing his hand from my mouth, and starting to tug at my dress, pulling it up.
"No, Eric, please!" I whispered, as I struggled. He was going to rape me, and there was nothing I could do about it.
"Nobody needs to know anything." He sneered, my dress getting further up. My body went into panic mode as I felt his dirty hands all over me, places they should not be. I was paralysed, my body refused to respond to my mind, which was telling me to move, hit him, do anything. He was ready to rape me, and I had to do something.
I screamed as loud as I could, and instantly I felt his filthy palm slap me hard across the face. The burning sensations received from the hit was unbearable. "Shut the fuck up you stupid whore!" He shouted. "Mads?!" I saw a blurry vision of Tom appear. Eric saw him to, and stood up to get away, but not before he said "I know Martin Fox." I gasped, before he punched me in the face, and everything went black.
By now I had quite a few drinks in my body, and I was starting to feel a bit tipsy. Me and Michelle were on the dance floor, going for it, not giving a care in the world. Nathan and Max were having a drinking contest, Siva and Nareesha were in their own little world, and Tom and Kelsey were snogging in the corner. There was no sign of Jaybird. "I'm going to see Max!" Michelle shouted in my ear. "Ok!" I replied. "I'll be over soon, i'm just going to the bar!" I walked across the floor, stumbling a little, before collapsing onto one of the bar chairs. I surveyed the club, and spotted Jay sitting at a table, with a girl, with bright red hair, obviously dyed, and they were basically eating each others faces off! Well, it's nice to see Jay with someone I suppose. "What can get you?" The man at the bar said to me. I turned to face him, opening my mouth to order my drink, before someone interrupted me. "I'll get it." I turned to my right, and saw a man sitting next to me, holding out a £20 note. He had blonde spiked hair, blue eyes, the typical dreamboat, but not my type. "No thanks, it's fine." I replied. "I insist!" He pursued. "Fine, vodka and coke please." I said, smiling at him thankfully. The barman gave me my drink, and I began to gulp it down.
I was finished really quickly, and sine then had had 2 more drinks, while talking to this man, who's name was Eric, but now my head was spinning a little bit, so I stood up to go outside, to get a breath of air. "Thank you Eric, for buying me those drinks, you really didn't have to." I said to him. I wasn't drunk yet, just tipsy, as I could hold my drink pretty well, plus, i'd only had 6 drinks. "I wanted to.." Eric winked at me, as I tottered happily outside.
Within minutes, my mood had changed completely. Dragged round the back of the club, hand over my mouth, and slammed into a wall. "Don't make a sound." He hissed, removing his hand from my mouth, and starting to tug at my dress, pulling it up.
"No, Eric, please!" I whispered, as I struggled. He was going to rape me, and there was nothing I could do about it.
"Nobody needs to know anything." He sneered, my dress getting further up. My body went into panic mode as I felt his dirty hands all over me, places they should not be. I was paralysed, my body refused to respond to my mind, which was telling me to move, hit him, do anything. He was ready to rape me, and I had to do something.
I screamed as loud as I could, and instantly I felt his filthy palm slap me hard across the face. The burning sensations received from the hit was unbearable. "Shut the fuck up you stupid whore!" He shouted. "Mads?!" I saw a blurry vision of Tom appear. Eric saw him to, and stood up to get away, but not before he said "I know Martin Fox." I gasped, before he punched me in the face, and everything went black.
Chapter 29 - Scared.
I gradually woke up, feeling dazed. I opened my eyes. I wasn't in my own room. My room didn't look like this. My room didn't smell like this. My room didn't have the same atmosphere. The atmosphere in this room was so tense, as if people were waiting for something. As my eyes took in the surroundings, and also adjusting to the light, I spotted multiple pairs of eyes, just looking at me. One pair stood out though. "Hey beautiful." The body attached to these eyes spoke. It was Nathan. "Where am I Nath?" I replied, my mind was all fuzzy. "Well, after last night-" of course last night. Those memories. Eric, everything came flooding into my mind. I tried to block it out, and just concentrate on listening to Nathan. "After last night, the paramedics came and the club owners agreed to let us stay here, in their flat above. The paramedics said it was ok for you to go home, as your injury's aren't serious, but we live an hour away, and it was 2 o'clock in the morning." "You're lucky just to get a bruised face and ribs!" Siva exclaimed. Right now, I couldn't care less about any of the other eyes watching me. I just wanted Nathan to keep me safe. "Nathan, he knew Martin." I whimpered. "Tom, you were there, you heard him, didn't you? Please tell me you heard him?" I was getting panicky, maybe I was going mad, maybe I need to go to a mental hospital.. "Yes Mads, I did hear him, but we'll all keep you safe. Me, Nath, Max, Jay, Siva, Kels, Michelle, Nareesha, even Jayne, Martin and Big Kev will too!" Tom answered. "He's after me.." I started to cry. "The police are looking for him." Max said. "They say he was last spotted a couple od miles from here." At that point, one of the club owners knocked on the door. "It's the police. They want to speak to one of you." The woman said. Nathan took the phone off her, whispered thanks, and placed it to his ear. You could probably hear a needle drop in this room, it was so quiet.
"Hello, it's Nathan." "Yes, that's right." "Oh really, that's good isn't it?" "Yes i'll tall them, of course, we'll be there, thanks, bye."
We were all just looking at Nathan. "He's been jailed." Nathan smiled, hanging up. "He's expected to face a long period of time in prison. Turned out he's raped and sexually abused over 20 girls under the age of 25, and actually murdered 4 of them. He's being kept in jail, until he finds out his sentence. The court hearing is in 3 days. They want to get it over with as soon as possible."
I managed a week smile. That was a little bit better. Thank god for that. I was still hurting hugely inside, and I doubt that would go away for a long time, but I had to be strong for the boys, I can't let Eric and Martin get to me. They're out of my sight. Plus, it'll no doubt be in the papers tomorrow, and i'll have to speak to journalists and stuff. I was emotionally scarred, even more than I was before, for life.
"So, Jay, who's the girl from the club last night? It's clear you keep texting her!" Tom winked. "Yeah, spill the goss!" Nareesha added. It was that night, and we were all back at the house, including the other boys girlfriends. "Yeah, the redhead!" Michelle piped in. "Carly." Jay mumbled, only just audible. "You two were like, proper getting it on in the club!" Max laughed. "You meeting her again?" Siva asked. "Yes, tomorrow." Jay murmured. "Oooh, Jay's got a girlfriend!" Kelsey and Nathan chorused. "I do not." Jay snapped, leaving the room.
I couldn't sleep. I kept tossing and turning, images of Martin and Eric filling my head. What if they escaped? What if they came after me? I started to silently cry, before hearing the door open. It could be them. I dived under my covers, knowing it was the only protection I had, and whimpered. "Babe, it's only me." Nath said, climbing in the bed beside me. "Thought you might need a goodnight hug?" He suggested. "That would be great." I whispered, gripping onto him tightly, never wanting to let go. I felt safe in his arms. Nothing could hurt me, nothing could hurt me, nothing could hurt me. I kept saying this over and over to myself, as I drifted off into a silent, dreamless sleep.
I gradually woke up, feeling dazed. I opened my eyes. I wasn't in my own room. My room didn't look like this. My room didn't smell like this. My room didn't have the same atmosphere. The atmosphere in this room was so tense, as if people were waiting for something. As my eyes took in the surroundings, and also adjusting to the light, I spotted multiple pairs of eyes, just looking at me. One pair stood out though. "Hey beautiful." The body attached to these eyes spoke. It was Nathan. "Where am I Nath?" I replied, my mind was all fuzzy. "Well, after last night-" of course last night. Those memories. Eric, everything came flooding into my mind. I tried to block it out, and just concentrate on listening to Nathan. "After last night, the paramedics came and the club owners agreed to let us stay here, in their flat above. The paramedics said it was ok for you to go home, as your injury's aren't serious, but we live an hour away, and it was 2 o'clock in the morning." "You're lucky just to get a bruised face and ribs!" Siva exclaimed. Right now, I couldn't care less about any of the other eyes watching me. I just wanted Nathan to keep me safe. "Nathan, he knew Martin." I whimpered. "Tom, you were there, you heard him, didn't you? Please tell me you heard him?" I was getting panicky, maybe I was going mad, maybe I need to go to a mental hospital.. "Yes Mads, I did hear him, but we'll all keep you safe. Me, Nath, Max, Jay, Siva, Kels, Michelle, Nareesha, even Jayne, Martin and Big Kev will too!" Tom answered. "He's after me.." I started to cry. "The police are looking for him." Max said. "They say he was last spotted a couple od miles from here." At that point, one of the club owners knocked on the door. "It's the police. They want to speak to one of you." The woman said. Nathan took the phone off her, whispered thanks, and placed it to his ear. You could probably hear a needle drop in this room, it was so quiet.
"Hello, it's Nathan." "Yes, that's right." "Oh really, that's good isn't it?" "Yes i'll tall them, of course, we'll be there, thanks, bye."
We were all just looking at Nathan. "He's been jailed." Nathan smiled, hanging up. "He's expected to face a long period of time in prison. Turned out he's raped and sexually abused over 20 girls under the age of 25, and actually murdered 4 of them. He's being kept in jail, until he finds out his sentence. The court hearing is in 3 days. They want to get it over with as soon as possible."
I managed a week smile. That was a little bit better. Thank god for that. I was still hurting hugely inside, and I doubt that would go away for a long time, but I had to be strong for the boys, I can't let Eric and Martin get to me. They're out of my sight. Plus, it'll no doubt be in the papers tomorrow, and i'll have to speak to journalists and stuff. I was emotionally scarred, even more than I was before, for life.
"So, Jay, who's the girl from the club last night? It's clear you keep texting her!" Tom winked. "Yeah, spill the goss!" Nareesha added. It was that night, and we were all back at the house, including the other boys girlfriends. "Yeah, the redhead!" Michelle piped in. "Carly." Jay mumbled, only just audible. "You two were like, proper getting it on in the club!" Max laughed. "You meeting her again?" Siva asked. "Yes, tomorrow." Jay murmured. "Oooh, Jay's got a girlfriend!" Kelsey and Nathan chorused. "I do not." Jay snapped, leaving the room.
I couldn't sleep. I kept tossing and turning, images of Martin and Eric filling my head. What if they escaped? What if they came after me? I started to silently cry, before hearing the door open. It could be them. I dived under my covers, knowing it was the only protection I had, and whimpered. "Babe, it's only me." Nath said, climbing in the bed beside me. "Thought you might need a goodnight hug?" He suggested. "That would be great." I whispered, gripping onto him tightly, never wanting to let go. I felt safe in his arms. Nothing could hurt me, nothing could hurt me, nothing could hurt me. I kept saying this over and over to myself, as I drifted off into a silent, dreamless sleep.
Chapter 30 - Back To Dancing.
"Are you sure you're okay to go back?" Jay said to me. It was three days later, and I was due back at dancing. My ribs hurt a bit when I walked, but they weren't too bad, and the swelling on my face had somehow disappeared in three days. It was a miracle that my injuries were so small. Jay and Nathan were the only ones up. "Yes, i'm fine Jay." I smiled weakly at him, before giving Nathan a quick kiss. "Bye." I said to them, shoving on my uggs, slinging my bag over my shoulder, and shutting the door behind me.
I arrived at the bus stop around five minutes later, where I met Charlotte. "Oh my gosh, Mads! I didn't expect to see you today! I've tried phoning you, so have Daisy and Violet, but your phone's off?" She said, as she saw me. "I read about it in the paper, about your run in with that man." She continued. "Yeah, i'm fine, got bruised ribs, but i'll live. Sorry about my phone, I didn't really want to speak with anyone." I faked a smile. "It's good you're back Maddie." She said sympathetically, as we got on the bus, next to Violet. I repeated what i'd said to Violet, and she too was very sympathetic. They both gave me a hug, before trying to cheer me up.
"So, tell us all the goss? You and Nathan?" She went on. "I saw it on both your twitters?" I laughed. "Yeah, we're a couple!" I couldn't help a massive grin spread across my face. "Lucky you!" Violet sighed. "He's gorgeous!" "I know!" I replied, still beaming.
"Madeline, what happened at the club?" "Did you get raped?" "What's the deal with you and Nathan from The Wanted?" "Why are you back at dancing Maddie?" The questions were being fired at me from all directions. I just ignored them, and concentrated on my dancing. I danced as best as I could with my bruised ribs, which I had told Diane about. "Well done Madeline, you're on the ball today!" Diane said to me. I blushed. Even though I was hurting inside, I had to dance well. "I bet it's all lies." This girl Beth said suddenly. She was standing next to me. "About your night on the club, and you're probably only with Nathan Sykes from The Wanted for his money." Right. That did it. I stepped forward, so I was facing the rest of my class, who was already stunned by Beth's outburst, and were staring at us both. "I'm sick of this!" I began. "I don't want to go into details about what happened at the club, as it's painful to talk about, but it was not nice. I was lucky, Tom, yes, Tom Parker, found me, just as he was about to rape me. I still hurt inside, mentally, and I don't know if itwill ever go away, but I have to put on a brave face, I don't want to let anyone know i'm hurting. As for Nathan, I can deal with the hate, and all that sort of shit, I am with him because I LOVE HIM. I couldn't ask for someone better. He's such a genuine person, and I think the world of him. I don't even think that he's famous, I refuse to let him pay for everything. one of you know enough about me to judge me. You don't know anything about the previous years of my life, because they were tough, real tough, so please, stop criticizing me. Sorry, I can't be perfect, because nobody's perfect. Not even you Beth." I broke down into tears as I finished my speech, and everyone clapped. Charlotte came over to hug me, and suddenly I was stuck in the middle of a huge group hug. "Well done Mads!" "Well said babe!" "That takes a lot of courage." "That's right, you stand up for yourself girl!" The compliments were now flooding in. I couldn't be any more grateful. I couldn't care less about Beth.
Once all the hugging was over, I spoke again. "Also, today is his court hearing. I couldn't deal with facing him, so Nathan and Tom are going instead of me." I finished, and the girls just looked at me, clearly shocked, not knowing how to respond.
"Girls, that's ten to four, you may as well leave. Good work." Dianne said, as we all started to get ready. I was just about to go out the door with Charlotte, Daisy and Violet, when Diane tapped me on the shoulder. "That was extremely brave Madeline. You're a strong character." She said. She didn't even wait for an answer, just brushed past the four of us, and left.
"I'm home!" I shouted nervously, opening the front door. "In here Madeline!" Max shouted back from the living room. He sounded sad. I wandered through, and everyone was in there, and I mean everyone. Max, Nathan, Tom, Siva, Jay, Kelsey, Nareesha, Michelle, Jayne. Even Martin and Kevin were here too! I studied their faces, they all looked distraught. A small gasp escaped my lips. The court hearing. Eric must be free.
"Are you sure you're okay to go back?" Jay said to me. It was three days later, and I was due back at dancing. My ribs hurt a bit when I walked, but they weren't too bad, and the swelling on my face had somehow disappeared in three days. It was a miracle that my injuries were so small. Jay and Nathan were the only ones up. "Yes, i'm fine Jay." I smiled weakly at him, before giving Nathan a quick kiss. "Bye." I said to them, shoving on my uggs, slinging my bag over my shoulder, and shutting the door behind me.
I arrived at the bus stop around five minutes later, where I met Charlotte. "Oh my gosh, Mads! I didn't expect to see you today! I've tried phoning you, so have Daisy and Violet, but your phone's off?" She said, as she saw me. "I read about it in the paper, about your run in with that man." She continued. "Yeah, i'm fine, got bruised ribs, but i'll live. Sorry about my phone, I didn't really want to speak with anyone." I faked a smile. "It's good you're back Maddie." She said sympathetically, as we got on the bus, next to Violet. I repeated what i'd said to Violet, and she too was very sympathetic. They both gave me a hug, before trying to cheer me up.
"So, tell us all the goss? You and Nathan?" She went on. "I saw it on both your twitters?" I laughed. "Yeah, we're a couple!" I couldn't help a massive grin spread across my face. "Lucky you!" Violet sighed. "He's gorgeous!" "I know!" I replied, still beaming.
"Madeline, what happened at the club?" "Did you get raped?" "What's the deal with you and Nathan from The Wanted?" "Why are you back at dancing Maddie?" The questions were being fired at me from all directions. I just ignored them, and concentrated on my dancing. I danced as best as I could with my bruised ribs, which I had told Diane about. "Well done Madeline, you're on the ball today!" Diane said to me. I blushed. Even though I was hurting inside, I had to dance well. "I bet it's all lies." This girl Beth said suddenly. She was standing next to me. "About your night on the club, and you're probably only with Nathan Sykes from The Wanted for his money." Right. That did it. I stepped forward, so I was facing the rest of my class, who was already stunned by Beth's outburst, and were staring at us both. "I'm sick of this!" I began. "I don't want to go into details about what happened at the club, as it's painful to talk about, but it was not nice. I was lucky, Tom, yes, Tom Parker, found me, just as he was about to rape me. I still hurt inside, mentally, and I don't know if itwill ever go away, but I have to put on a brave face, I don't want to let anyone know i'm hurting. As for Nathan, I can deal with the hate, and all that sort of shit, I am with him because I LOVE HIM. I couldn't ask for someone better. He's such a genuine person, and I think the world of him. I don't even think that he's famous, I refuse to let him pay for everything. one of you know enough about me to judge me. You don't know anything about the previous years of my life, because they were tough, real tough, so please, stop criticizing me. Sorry, I can't be perfect, because nobody's perfect. Not even you Beth." I broke down into tears as I finished my speech, and everyone clapped. Charlotte came over to hug me, and suddenly I was stuck in the middle of a huge group hug. "Well done Mads!" "Well said babe!" "That takes a lot of courage." "That's right, you stand up for yourself girl!" The compliments were now flooding in. I couldn't be any more grateful. I couldn't care less about Beth.
Once all the hugging was over, I spoke again. "Also, today is his court hearing. I couldn't deal with facing him, so Nathan and Tom are going instead of me." I finished, and the girls just looked at me, clearly shocked, not knowing how to respond.
"Girls, that's ten to four, you may as well leave. Good work." Dianne said, as we all started to get ready. I was just about to go out the door with Charlotte, Daisy and Violet, when Diane tapped me on the shoulder. "That was extremely brave Madeline. You're a strong character." She said. She didn't even wait for an answer, just brushed past the four of us, and left.
"I'm home!" I shouted nervously, opening the front door. "In here Madeline!" Max shouted back from the living room. He sounded sad. I wandered through, and everyone was in there, and I mean everyone. Max, Nathan, Tom, Siva, Jay, Kelsey, Nareesha, Michelle, Jayne. Even Martin and Kevin were here too! I studied their faces, they all looked distraught. A small gasp escaped my lips. The court hearing. Eric must be free.
Chapter 31- The Calendar Shoot.
"He got life!!" Nathan screamed, breaking the silence. I could see they were all staring at me, studying my expression. To be honest I was too shocked to do anything. Nareesha came over first and pulled me into a tight hug. I was dazed. Was I dreaming? Did he really get life? I know i should feel happy, but I just couldn't. I just had this feeling, that he could escape. I smiled wearily at them, once Nareesha had unleashed me, and opened my mouth to ask about the jail, when Siva silenced me. "Before you ask Mads, the jail's in Russia. It's where his family lives, and it's something to do with legal rights or something, he has to go there." Siva finished. I breathed a huge sigh of relief, and just collapsed into Nathan's arms, I was so happy. Nathan held me close for a while, before I spoke. "That's amazing, that's cheered me right up!" "Well we have something up our sleeve that will cheer you and the rest of the girls up even more!" Max began. "Go get changed Madeline, we've got to be there soon!" He winked.
Confused, I ran upstairs and changed into a pair of blue skinny jeans, a red vest top, before shoving a black blazer on on top, and pairing it with a simple pair of matching pumps. I had no idea where we were going, so I had dressed smart, but casual.
Charging back down the stairs I undid my loose bun, letting my natural waves run down over my shoulders. "You look gorgeous." Nathan smiled at me, as we made our way to their van. Max, Michelle and Jay were going in Michelle's car, as there isn't enough room in the van. "Where are we going?" I asked Kelsey, once we were in the van.. "Nobody's telling us!" She whined. Well, we will just have to wait and see.
We arrived an hour later at a studio. Once we got inside, to the room The Wanted's management had booked, we saw a large room with a screen, multiple cameras, racks of clothes, and various different objects. "We're doing some of our calendar shoot today!" Tom announced. "Girls, if you'd like to follow me through this door, i'll show you what you four are going to do." A man suddenly said from behind us. "Well go on!" Jay laughed. The four of us exchanged confused glances, before following the man.
"This is Carrie, she's a top photographer, and she's going to be photographing you lot today. I'll let her explain." The man said, before leaving. "Hi, i'm Carrie, and as the boys are getting photographed, they arranged for you girls to get photographed too, just for a bit of fun. I'll take a selection of photos, and you can take them all home. You'll even get your hair styled, and your make-u done too. Now how does that sound?" It was silent for a moment, before we all squealed. It sounded amazing!
One hour later, and I was in outfit number one. I had had my hair styled, so it had a lot of volume, and it was straight. I had bright red lipstick, and cat eyes, and had on a while floral dress. The other girls were much the same, except Nareesha has a red dress on, with coral lipstick, Kelsey had a pink dress, with baby pink lips to match, and Michelle had a blue floral dress, with brown lips. As we started to pose for our pictures, I felt amazing. I didn't think I was photogenic at all, but it was such a laugh to do.
Soon our photo shoot was at an end. Too soon, I thought. Our last shot was swim wear, and I had on a tiny red bikini with lace on it. "That's a wrap!" Carrie shouted. "Also girls, as a bonus, you get to keep all ten outfits you used!" We all cheered. Not that I needed any more clothes, but the were simply gorgeous. I changed into a deep pink sleeveless shirt, tucked into a patterned black high-waisted skirt, and paired it with my black pumps and blazer from earlier. I was about to follow the girls out the door, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Carrie. "Madeline, could I have a word please?" She asked. Nervously, i turned around, not knowing what to expect.
"He got life!!" Nathan screamed, breaking the silence. I could see they were all staring at me, studying my expression. To be honest I was too shocked to do anything. Nareesha came over first and pulled me into a tight hug. I was dazed. Was I dreaming? Did he really get life? I know i should feel happy, but I just couldn't. I just had this feeling, that he could escape. I smiled wearily at them, once Nareesha had unleashed me, and opened my mouth to ask about the jail, when Siva silenced me. "Before you ask Mads, the jail's in Russia. It's where his family lives, and it's something to do with legal rights or something, he has to go there." Siva finished. I breathed a huge sigh of relief, and just collapsed into Nathan's arms, I was so happy. Nathan held me close for a while, before I spoke. "That's amazing, that's cheered me right up!" "Well we have something up our sleeve that will cheer you and the rest of the girls up even more!" Max began. "Go get changed Madeline, we've got to be there soon!" He winked.
Confused, I ran upstairs and changed into a pair of blue skinny jeans, a red vest top, before shoving a black blazer on on top, and pairing it with a simple pair of matching pumps. I had no idea where we were going, so I had dressed smart, but casual.
Charging back down the stairs I undid my loose bun, letting my natural waves run down over my shoulders. "You look gorgeous." Nathan smiled at me, as we made our way to their van. Max, Michelle and Jay were going in Michelle's car, as there isn't enough room in the van. "Where are we going?" I asked Kelsey, once we were in the van.. "Nobody's telling us!" She whined. Well, we will just have to wait and see.
We arrived an hour later at a studio. Once we got inside, to the room The Wanted's management had booked, we saw a large room with a screen, multiple cameras, racks of clothes, and various different objects. "We're doing some of our calendar shoot today!" Tom announced. "Girls, if you'd like to follow me through this door, i'll show you what you four are going to do." A man suddenly said from behind us. "Well go on!" Jay laughed. The four of us exchanged confused glances, before following the man.
"This is Carrie, she's a top photographer, and she's going to be photographing you lot today. I'll let her explain." The man said, before leaving. "Hi, i'm Carrie, and as the boys are getting photographed, they arranged for you girls to get photographed too, just for a bit of fun. I'll take a selection of photos, and you can take them all home. You'll even get your hair styled, and your make-u done too. Now how does that sound?" It was silent for a moment, before we all squealed. It sounded amazing!
One hour later, and I was in outfit number one. I had had my hair styled, so it had a lot of volume, and it was straight. I had bright red lipstick, and cat eyes, and had on a while floral dress. The other girls were much the same, except Nareesha has a red dress on, with coral lipstick, Kelsey had a pink dress, with baby pink lips to match, and Michelle had a blue floral dress, with brown lips. As we started to pose for our pictures, I felt amazing. I didn't think I was photogenic at all, but it was such a laugh to do.
Soon our photo shoot was at an end. Too soon, I thought. Our last shot was swim wear, and I had on a tiny red bikini with lace on it. "That's a wrap!" Carrie shouted. "Also girls, as a bonus, you get to keep all ten outfits you used!" We all cheered. Not that I needed any more clothes, but the were simply gorgeous. I changed into a deep pink sleeveless shirt, tucked into a patterned black high-waisted skirt, and paired it with my black pumps and blazer from earlier. I was about to follow the girls out the door, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Carrie. "Madeline, could I have a word please?" She asked. Nervously, i turned around, not knowing what to expect.
Chapter 32 - Opportunity.
"Madeline, i'm the head of a well known fashion chain, i'm sure you've heard of it, Lipsy? I've worked with multiple celebrities, like Pixie Lott. How would you like to be the new face of Lipsy?" Carrie spoke to me. "I think you're exactly what we're looking for. You're flawless, and you have a natural talent at modelling. The camera just loves you!" I just gawped at Carrie, in complete shock. I didn't know how to respond. Before I even had the chance to reply, Nathan opened the door "Maddie, that's us lea- hey, what's up?" He finished, obviously noticing the look of shock plastered across my face. I still couldn't speak, and my whole body felt like jelly. "I've asked her to be the new face of Lipsy." Carrie smiled. "What?" Nathan shouted. "That's amazing!" He ran over and embraced me in a bear hug. This was a life changing opportunity. Yes I loved the feeling of modelling. I also love Lipsy, and I could get the chance to meet my all time idol, Pixie Lott! But what about dancing? It had to come first. It was my life. "The thing is.." I began. "Mads, be careful what you say, this is your big break, don't turn it down." Nathan interrupted me. "No, what I was going to say was, I do a ot of dancing, and That has to come first." I said. "I dance Monday to Friday 9-4, and those times cant change, because if i'm good enough, i will find out in December or January, if i've made it into the top group, who make money dancing for celebrities at their tours and everything." "Oh don't worry!" Carrie exclaimed "You can still do dancing, i can easily schedule stuff around that! Do you know that if you're good enough, you could end up being in celebrity music videos, different adverts, maybe even work up to catwalks!" I beamed at her. This sounded amazing, especially if I was able to model and dance! ""So, will you do it Madeline?" Carrie went on. "Because i'd love it if you could do it, I really don't want to lose you. You have too much talent, you-" "Yes, of course i'll do it!!" I exclaimed, and Nathan and Carrie cheered. "How could I turn down the chance to become a model, it's like a dream come true!" Carrie smiled at me. "Of course you will get paid, we'll talk about that when you start, but lets just say, you'll earn a little bit more than the average person." She laughed. "I'm so proud of you Mads!" Nathan said, kissing me gently, but passionately. The kiss seemed to last forever. "Wooooooo!" There was a chorus of screams as everyone burst through the doors. Carrie must have told them. "Little Madeline, a model!" Siva shouted. "Yeah Madster, that's so cool!" Jay added. In all honesty, I felt like the luckiest girl in the whole entire world.
"Madeline, i'm the head of a well known fashion chain, i'm sure you've heard of it, Lipsy? I've worked with multiple celebrities, like Pixie Lott. How would you like to be the new face of Lipsy?" Carrie spoke to me. "I think you're exactly what we're looking for. You're flawless, and you have a natural talent at modelling. The camera just loves you!" I just gawped at Carrie, in complete shock. I didn't know how to respond. Before I even had the chance to reply, Nathan opened the door "Maddie, that's us lea- hey, what's up?" He finished, obviously noticing the look of shock plastered across my face. I still couldn't speak, and my whole body felt like jelly. "I've asked her to be the new face of Lipsy." Carrie smiled. "What?" Nathan shouted. "That's amazing!" He ran over and embraced me in a bear hug. This was a life changing opportunity. Yes I loved the feeling of modelling. I also love Lipsy, and I could get the chance to meet my all time idol, Pixie Lott! But what about dancing? It had to come first. It was my life. "The thing is.." I began. "Mads, be careful what you say, this is your big break, don't turn it down." Nathan interrupted me. "No, what I was going to say was, I do a ot of dancing, and That has to come first." I said. "I dance Monday to Friday 9-4, and those times cant change, because if i'm good enough, i will find out in December or January, if i've made it into the top group, who make money dancing for celebrities at their tours and everything." "Oh don't worry!" Carrie exclaimed "You can still do dancing, i can easily schedule stuff around that! Do you know that if you're good enough, you could end up being in celebrity music videos, different adverts, maybe even work up to catwalks!" I beamed at her. This sounded amazing, especially if I was able to model and dance! ""So, will you do it Madeline?" Carrie went on. "Because i'd love it if you could do it, I really don't want to lose you. You have too much talent, you-" "Yes, of course i'll do it!!" I exclaimed, and Nathan and Carrie cheered. "How could I turn down the chance to become a model, it's like a dream come true!" Carrie smiled at me. "Of course you will get paid, we'll talk about that when you start, but lets just say, you'll earn a little bit more than the average person." She laughed. "I'm so proud of you Mads!" Nathan said, kissing me gently, but passionately. The kiss seemed to last forever. "Wooooooo!" There was a chorus of screams as everyone burst through the doors. Carrie must have told them. "Little Madeline, a model!" Siva shouted. "Yeah Madster, that's so cool!" Jay added. In all honesty, I felt like the luckiest girl in the whole entire world.
Chapter 33 - Intimacy.
By now we were home, and Nathan was in my room. I had spoken to Carrie, and I was to go down to the studio in a week to talk, and possibly take the shots. It was honestly a dream come true, I was so lucky, which was really unusual for me. The other boys and their girlfriends had gone out to a nightclub. After what happened with Eric, I wasn't visiting nightclubs for a while. I insisted that Nathan should just go with them, and said i'd be fine, but he'd refused, saying he'd rather stay with me. He was so cute. Currently, we were sitting on my bed, just talking about everything and anything. We had just finished a romantic meal, which Nathan had set up for me in the dining room, and were now relaxing.
"I need a shower." I said, smiling. "That's fine, I need to set something up anyway." He winked. What was he on about? Pondering over what he could be planning, I picked up a pair of shorts, and a vest top, and headed out into the bathroom. "h3n I came out, I saw a sign on my door that said "don't come in, moved your hairdryer into my room, i'll be done when you're finished." I was intrigued. I wandered into Nathans room, and began to dry my chestnut hair.
Watching the last strand twist into a loose wave, I switched off the hairdryer, and wandered back towards my room, noticing the sign had been removed. Feeling a bit nervous, for some reason, I opened the door.
When I entered, I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. Nathan was still sitting on the bed, but there was heart shaped confetti spread over it, romantic music was playing in the background, the light was dimmed, and there were candles on my desk. I was stunned. It was so romantic, it was like something out of a film. "Thought i'd make it romantic." He smiled, coming over to me, and pulling me into a kiss. I kissed back, fiercely, our lust for each other becoming to much. "I don't want to pressure you into anything." Nathan murmured through the kiss. "No, it's time, I want to." I whispered back. It was true. I felt like this was the right time. I knew I loved Nathan.
Things started to become more heated, as we collapsed onto the confetti covered bed.
By now we were home, and Nathan was in my room. I had spoken to Carrie, and I was to go down to the studio in a week to talk, and possibly take the shots. It was honestly a dream come true, I was so lucky, which was really unusual for me. The other boys and their girlfriends had gone out to a nightclub. After what happened with Eric, I wasn't visiting nightclubs for a while. I insisted that Nathan should just go with them, and said i'd be fine, but he'd refused, saying he'd rather stay with me. He was so cute. Currently, we were sitting on my bed, just talking about everything and anything. We had just finished a romantic meal, which Nathan had set up for me in the dining room, and were now relaxing.
"I need a shower." I said, smiling. "That's fine, I need to set something up anyway." He winked. What was he on about? Pondering over what he could be planning, I picked up a pair of shorts, and a vest top, and headed out into the bathroom. "h3n I came out, I saw a sign on my door that said "don't come in, moved your hairdryer into my room, i'll be done when you're finished." I was intrigued. I wandered into Nathans room, and began to dry my chestnut hair.
Watching the last strand twist into a loose wave, I switched off the hairdryer, and wandered back towards my room, noticing the sign had been removed. Feeling a bit nervous, for some reason, I opened the door.
When I entered, I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. Nathan was still sitting on the bed, but there was heart shaped confetti spread over it, romantic music was playing in the background, the light was dimmed, and there were candles on my desk. I was stunned. It was so romantic, it was like something out of a film. "Thought i'd make it romantic." He smiled, coming over to me, and pulling me into a kiss. I kissed back, fiercely, our lust for each other becoming to much. "I don't want to pressure you into anything." Nathan murmured through the kiss. "No, it's time, I want to." I whispered back. It was true. I felt like this was the right time. I knew I loved Nathan.
Things started to become more heated, as we collapsed onto the confetti covered bed.
Chapter 34 - Tiredness
It was a quiet house. I was able to hear the birds outside, and the tap dripping from the bathroom, signalling that everyone else was still asleep. All the lads must be hungover from last night, no doubt Kelsey, Nareesha and Michelle were here too, and possibly Carly, Jay's new girlfriend, too. I turned to my side, and saw Nathan lying there, sound asleep. He even looked amazing in the mornings. I smiled to myself, as I pulled back the covers, feeling the cold air hit my naked body. I noticed Nathan had his boxers back on, he must have put them on through the night. I quickly changed back into my own underwear, before jumping back into the cosy bed. I snuggled up to Nathan's body, for some extra warmth, and felt his soft arms hug me back. "Morning beautiful." He yawned softly. "Morning gorgeous." I replied, looking up at him. "How are you feeling?" He asked me. "I'm great!" I beamed at him. Nathan planted a kiss on my lips, before heaving himself out the bed, announcing he needed to pee. "Oh god it's freezing!" he exclaimed, as the coldness hit him. "I know!" I laughed. I watched him slip out the door, in only his boxers.
When Nathan re-entered the room five minutes later, he just crawled back into my bed, and cuddled up to me again. This was lovely. The weather was getting colder, as it was almost October, so it was nice to have someone to snuggle up with. It's hard to believe that i only met Nathan in June, it seems like a lifetime, when in reality, i've only been living with them for about four months. It also feels like so long i've been at Maximum Extreme Dance, when I only started on the 27th June. My 6 months are up soon. I'll find out whether i'm good enough to move up into the elite group, or if i'd have to stay in the learning group. I should find out in December, that's 6 months. A scary thought. "Penny for you're thoughts?" Nathan smiled at me. "I'm just thinking about how lucky I am to have an amazing boyfriend like you, and how it feels so long since I met you boys, when it's only been four months. In:demand seems so long ago, because i've done so much in this time! I mean I could be a model, and a professional dancer! It also feels like i've been at MEDance forever, but it's not. Although I find out if i'm good enough at dancing in December, i've worked out. I'm so grateful for everything, and I don't know where i'd be if I hadn't met you, and you lads hadn't been so nice as to let me stay with you! I just can't understand how you liked me! I'm a quiet girl, and you're pop stars for gods sake!" I finished. "Aw, Madeline, you're so cute. I feel like i've known you forever as well, and it's amazing how well you've fitted in. Being a pop star means nothing, if you like the person. I love how you treat us no different to anyone else, I mean lets be honest, your friends Sophia and Lily treated us like celebrities, they just tried to show off. It's not that I don't like them, but put it this way, us five lads probably wouldn't have taken either of them in, just because of how they reacted to us, but you Madeline, you're different. Tom, Max, Jay, Siva and I thought you were special. I love you Maddie." Nathan said. That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I had the best boyfriend, and the best friends ever. "I love you too Nathan." I replied.
"I KNEW IT!" Tom shouted, barging into my room twenty minutes later. "I knew you to would sleep together, about time!" He continued. "So how was it, lovebirds?" "Mate, can I not keep anything private?" Nathan whined. "I bet you were good Madeline." Tom ignored Nathan. Oh god, this was embarrassing. "Tom, I get embarrassed so easily, you know that!" I moaned, covering my face with my hands. "Leave it mate." Nathan said, getting out of the bed. I could feel my cheeks getting warmer, so I wrapped the duvet round me, not wanting to reveal myself to Tom, and trotted out into the bathroom, picking up a pair of navy leggings, and a long white shirt as I passed my wardrobe.
I loved the bathroom door, and sighed. There was never a quiet moment in this house for long. I didn't regret moving in here though. I quickly washed myself, before spraying on some deodorant, changing into my outfit, before braiding my hair into a side fish tail plait. I decided to go back into my room to apply my make-up. As I walked out the bathroom, I spotted Michelle leaving Max's room, closely followed by Max himself. They kissed quickly, before Shell said she was going to speak to me, and they parted ways, Michelle coming over to me, and Max went downstairs. I noticed Michelle was wearing one of Max's white vests. "Hey babe." She said to me. "Could I maybe borrow some clothes?" She laughed. "Sure!" I said, leading her into my room. "Don't you usually have clothes here, in Max's room?" I asked. "Yeah, but I was really busy with filming, so I just took it all back to my flat to put it in the cleaners, but I haven't got it back yet!" She giggled. I laughed, before tossing her a black vest top, beige chinos, and a brown cardi. "Brilliant, ta." She said gratefully, before hopping into the bathroom to get ready.
While Mich was getting changed, I applied a thin layer of foundation, a small amount of eyeliner, and one coat of mascara to my face. When Michelle came back in, we left to go down stairs, but stopped at the landing, when we heard shouting.
"What the fuck's happened?!" We heard Tom shout. "How am I supposed to know?! You were the ones at the club, you should've made sure you came home together!" Nathan screamed Me and Michelle made our way down, stopping at the living room door. "Are you sure he came home with you lot?" Nathan asked. "I don't know mate, we were pissed!" Max answered. "We honestly don't know Nathan." Nareesha said. "He won't answer the phone!" We heard Kelsey say. Me and Michelle opened the living room door, walking in, just in time to hear Siva sigh..."Where is Jay?"
It was a quiet house. I was able to hear the birds outside, and the tap dripping from the bathroom, signalling that everyone else was still asleep. All the lads must be hungover from last night, no doubt Kelsey, Nareesha and Michelle were here too, and possibly Carly, Jay's new girlfriend, too. I turned to my side, and saw Nathan lying there, sound asleep. He even looked amazing in the mornings. I smiled to myself, as I pulled back the covers, feeling the cold air hit my naked body. I noticed Nathan had his boxers back on, he must have put them on through the night. I quickly changed back into my own underwear, before jumping back into the cosy bed. I snuggled up to Nathan's body, for some extra warmth, and felt his soft arms hug me back. "Morning beautiful." He yawned softly. "Morning gorgeous." I replied, looking up at him. "How are you feeling?" He asked me. "I'm great!" I beamed at him. Nathan planted a kiss on my lips, before heaving himself out the bed, announcing he needed to pee. "Oh god it's freezing!" he exclaimed, as the coldness hit him. "I know!" I laughed. I watched him slip out the door, in only his boxers.
When Nathan re-entered the room five minutes later, he just crawled back into my bed, and cuddled up to me again. This was lovely. The weather was getting colder, as it was almost October, so it was nice to have someone to snuggle up with. It's hard to believe that i only met Nathan in June, it seems like a lifetime, when in reality, i've only been living with them for about four months. It also feels like so long i've been at Maximum Extreme Dance, when I only started on the 27th June. My 6 months are up soon. I'll find out whether i'm good enough to move up into the elite group, or if i'd have to stay in the learning group. I should find out in December, that's 6 months. A scary thought. "Penny for you're thoughts?" Nathan smiled at me. "I'm just thinking about how lucky I am to have an amazing boyfriend like you, and how it feels so long since I met you boys, when it's only been four months. In:demand seems so long ago, because i've done so much in this time! I mean I could be a model, and a professional dancer! It also feels like i've been at MEDance forever, but it's not. Although I find out if i'm good enough at dancing in December, i've worked out. I'm so grateful for everything, and I don't know where i'd be if I hadn't met you, and you lads hadn't been so nice as to let me stay with you! I just can't understand how you liked me! I'm a quiet girl, and you're pop stars for gods sake!" I finished. "Aw, Madeline, you're so cute. I feel like i've known you forever as well, and it's amazing how well you've fitted in. Being a pop star means nothing, if you like the person. I love how you treat us no different to anyone else, I mean lets be honest, your friends Sophia and Lily treated us like celebrities, they just tried to show off. It's not that I don't like them, but put it this way, us five lads probably wouldn't have taken either of them in, just because of how they reacted to us, but you Madeline, you're different. Tom, Max, Jay, Siva and I thought you were special. I love you Maddie." Nathan said. That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I had the best boyfriend, and the best friends ever. "I love you too Nathan." I replied.
"I KNEW IT!" Tom shouted, barging into my room twenty minutes later. "I knew you to would sleep together, about time!" He continued. "So how was it, lovebirds?" "Mate, can I not keep anything private?" Nathan whined. "I bet you were good Madeline." Tom ignored Nathan. Oh god, this was embarrassing. "Tom, I get embarrassed so easily, you know that!" I moaned, covering my face with my hands. "Leave it mate." Nathan said, getting out of the bed. I could feel my cheeks getting warmer, so I wrapped the duvet round me, not wanting to reveal myself to Tom, and trotted out into the bathroom, picking up a pair of navy leggings, and a long white shirt as I passed my wardrobe.
I loved the bathroom door, and sighed. There was never a quiet moment in this house for long. I didn't regret moving in here though. I quickly washed myself, before spraying on some deodorant, changing into my outfit, before braiding my hair into a side fish tail plait. I decided to go back into my room to apply my make-up. As I walked out the bathroom, I spotted Michelle leaving Max's room, closely followed by Max himself. They kissed quickly, before Shell said she was going to speak to me, and they parted ways, Michelle coming over to me, and Max went downstairs. I noticed Michelle was wearing one of Max's white vests. "Hey babe." She said to me. "Could I maybe borrow some clothes?" She laughed. "Sure!" I said, leading her into my room. "Don't you usually have clothes here, in Max's room?" I asked. "Yeah, but I was really busy with filming, so I just took it all back to my flat to put it in the cleaners, but I haven't got it back yet!" She giggled. I laughed, before tossing her a black vest top, beige chinos, and a brown cardi. "Brilliant, ta." She said gratefully, before hopping into the bathroom to get ready.
While Mich was getting changed, I applied a thin layer of foundation, a small amount of eyeliner, and one coat of mascara to my face. When Michelle came back in, we left to go down stairs, but stopped at the landing, when we heard shouting.
"What the fuck's happened?!" We heard Tom shout. "How am I supposed to know?! You were the ones at the club, you should've made sure you came home together!" Nathan screamed Me and Michelle made our way down, stopping at the living room door. "Are you sure he came home with you lot?" Nathan asked. "I don't know mate, we were pissed!" Max answered. "We honestly don't know Nathan." Nareesha said. "He won't answer the phone!" We heard Kelsey say. Me and Michelle opened the living room door, walking in, just in time to hear Siva sigh..."Where is Jay?"
Chapter 35 - Missing.
Me and Michelle both gasped. Jay, missing?! The room was silent, the atmosphere tense. "He could be anywhere." I whispered, breaking the silence. I just saw everyone's faces change a little bit, to show more concern, as they all realized just how serious this could be. I had to take charge of this situation. "We need to start somewhere." I sighed. I didn't know where though, I was blind to this situation.
"Does anyone fancy coming to the club with me? I can't think where else to go, and we might as well start there, see if we could find out any details." I said, thinking this was our only option. "I'll come." Max said. "And me hun." Siva added. "Right, just let me get my coat." I answered.
Max drove us to the club, and when we arrived, we just caught someone outside, taking a delivery in. "Excuse me." I said. "Do you work here?" The man laughed. "Honey, i'm the owner." He replied. I didn't like this man already. "Do you know if a boy called Jay left the club last night with anyone?" Siva said to the man. "He has brown curly hair, bright blue eyes, he's in The Wanted. Would you know anything?" I added. "Pet, i'm the owner, I don't work here at nights. You'll have to ask the bouncer." He grinned at me. I didn't like his grin, it felt creepy, and sent shivers up my spine. "He's inside, stocking the booze."We hurried inside. "Did you see the way that guy was looking at you?" Max said to me. I nodded. "Like you were some piece of meat." He continued. "Must have been about 40. That's just rank." I didn't want to talk about this sort of thing. We spotted a man sorting the alcohol at the bar. He was the only one there, so we presumed he was the bouncer. Max cleared his throat, and the man turned round. "Alright mate?" Max began. "Sorry to bother you, but do you remember seeing a lad, his names Jay McGuiness, if that helps, pale, curly-haired, blue eyes guy, do you remember seeing him leave the club last night?" "Aye, I do." The man replied. "He's out of your band, The Wanted, right?" Siva nodded. "Great stuff can I just add. Very catchy, it's a usual at this club. Yeah, I remember he stepped outside the club, tripped, fell flat on his face, and was pretty much dragged up the road by some stuck up red-head." He finished. "That was possibly Carly!" I exclaimed. "Well, if it is, at least he knows the person he's with." Siva sighed. "Well, surely Jay must have her number somewhere in the house, cause he only met her not that long ago, and he has a tendency to loose his phone, so he should have it written down." Max said. I nodded, immediately phoning Nathan. "Hey, Nathan, yes we're at the club, i'll explain later. Do you have Carly's number anywhere? Well I mean like is it in Jay's room or something?" "Yes, I can wait, hurry up though." "Nath's gone to look." I said to Siva and Max. SO we waited.
"Yes, that's brilliant babe, thanks! Just read it out?" I recited the number as Nathan fed it to me through the phone, and Max dialed it into his mobile, pressing call when I was finished. "Thanks again Nath, love you, bye!" I said. Someone answered the call on the first ring. "Carly?" Max said. "It's Max, from The Wanted. Do you have Jay with you?" "Oh really, that;s great!" "Could you bring him back to the club?" "10 minutes? That's fine. Thanks, bye." "Carly has him!" Max exclaimed. Siva and I cheered, high-fiving each other, before he pulled me into a tight hug. "She'll be 10 minutes." Max added, joining the hug.
A little later than planned, Carly and Jay arrived, hand in hand, at the club. They both looked dead, because of their clear hangovers. Carly surveyed us, before smirking at me, planting a kiss on Jay's lips, and heading off, not saying anything to me, Max or Siva. She wasn't very sociable, was she? I ran up and gave Jay a huge hug, and he swung me round in the air. It was good to have him back. "Mate... what happened?" Max asked. "I was so pissed." Jay began, his voice was all groggy, from last nights alcohol. "I forgot where I was, Carly was with me, she took me back to hers, I like her, she likes me, you can guess what happened after that. It's a no-brainer. " Jay ended. "We got told you were dragged home by her." Siva said. "Well, I guess I was too heavy to carry, and I probably refused get up, so she was getting me to a safe place, I suppose." Jay shrugged. "Naah, sorry mate, I don't like her." Max began. I noticed Jay was getting angry, and Max had opened his mouth to offend Carly again, so I changed the subject... "How come you didn't answer our calls?" I asked. "I've lost my phone.." Jay sighed. "What?! Not another one?!" I exclaimed. Jay nodded. "What's this, like you're 12th phone or something?" I continued. We all laughed, including Jay. It was good to know we had him back safe and sound.
Me and Michelle both gasped. Jay, missing?! The room was silent, the atmosphere tense. "He could be anywhere." I whispered, breaking the silence. I just saw everyone's faces change a little bit, to show more concern, as they all realized just how serious this could be. I had to take charge of this situation. "We need to start somewhere." I sighed. I didn't know where though, I was blind to this situation.
"Does anyone fancy coming to the club with me? I can't think where else to go, and we might as well start there, see if we could find out any details." I said, thinking this was our only option. "I'll come." Max said. "And me hun." Siva added. "Right, just let me get my coat." I answered.
Max drove us to the club, and when we arrived, we just caught someone outside, taking a delivery in. "Excuse me." I said. "Do you work here?" The man laughed. "Honey, i'm the owner." He replied. I didn't like this man already. "Do you know if a boy called Jay left the club last night with anyone?" Siva said to the man. "He has brown curly hair, bright blue eyes, he's in The Wanted. Would you know anything?" I added. "Pet, i'm the owner, I don't work here at nights. You'll have to ask the bouncer." He grinned at me. I didn't like his grin, it felt creepy, and sent shivers up my spine. "He's inside, stocking the booze."We hurried inside. "Did you see the way that guy was looking at you?" Max said to me. I nodded. "Like you were some piece of meat." He continued. "Must have been about 40. That's just rank." I didn't want to talk about this sort of thing. We spotted a man sorting the alcohol at the bar. He was the only one there, so we presumed he was the bouncer. Max cleared his throat, and the man turned round. "Alright mate?" Max began. "Sorry to bother you, but do you remember seeing a lad, his names Jay McGuiness, if that helps, pale, curly-haired, blue eyes guy, do you remember seeing him leave the club last night?" "Aye, I do." The man replied. "He's out of your band, The Wanted, right?" Siva nodded. "Great stuff can I just add. Very catchy, it's a usual at this club. Yeah, I remember he stepped outside the club, tripped, fell flat on his face, and was pretty much dragged up the road by some stuck up red-head." He finished. "That was possibly Carly!" I exclaimed. "Well, if it is, at least he knows the person he's with." Siva sighed. "Well, surely Jay must have her number somewhere in the house, cause he only met her not that long ago, and he has a tendency to loose his phone, so he should have it written down." Max said. I nodded, immediately phoning Nathan. "Hey, Nathan, yes we're at the club, i'll explain later. Do you have Carly's number anywhere? Well I mean like is it in Jay's room or something?" "Yes, I can wait, hurry up though." "Nath's gone to look." I said to Siva and Max. SO we waited.
"Yes, that's brilliant babe, thanks! Just read it out?" I recited the number as Nathan fed it to me through the phone, and Max dialed it into his mobile, pressing call when I was finished. "Thanks again Nath, love you, bye!" I said. Someone answered the call on the first ring. "Carly?" Max said. "It's Max, from The Wanted. Do you have Jay with you?" "Oh really, that;s great!" "Could you bring him back to the club?" "10 minutes? That's fine. Thanks, bye." "Carly has him!" Max exclaimed. Siva and I cheered, high-fiving each other, before he pulled me into a tight hug. "She'll be 10 minutes." Max added, joining the hug.
A little later than planned, Carly and Jay arrived, hand in hand, at the club. They both looked dead, because of their clear hangovers. Carly surveyed us, before smirking at me, planting a kiss on Jay's lips, and heading off, not saying anything to me, Max or Siva. She wasn't very sociable, was she? I ran up and gave Jay a huge hug, and he swung me round in the air. It was good to have him back. "Mate... what happened?" Max asked. "I was so pissed." Jay began, his voice was all groggy, from last nights alcohol. "I forgot where I was, Carly was with me, she took me back to hers, I like her, she likes me, you can guess what happened after that. It's a no-brainer. " Jay ended. "We got told you were dragged home by her." Siva said. "Well, I guess I was too heavy to carry, and I probably refused get up, so she was getting me to a safe place, I suppose." Jay shrugged. "Naah, sorry mate, I don't like her." Max began. I noticed Jay was getting angry, and Max had opened his mouth to offend Carly again, so I changed the subject... "How come you didn't answer our calls?" I asked. "I've lost my phone.." Jay sighed. "What?! Not another one?!" I exclaimed. Jay nodded. "What's this, like you're 12th phone or something?" I continued. We all laughed, including Jay. It was good to know we had him back safe and sound.
Chapter 36 - First Job.
I nervously stood outside the Lipsy headquarters. It was a two weeks later, now 2nd November and the boys were out promoting their album, which comes out on the 7th. It was the day of my first professional shoot, after having gone for an interview last week, they said I had the job, with Carrie as my manager and agent. This could potentially be my career path, along with dancing. I was petrified. I took a deep breath, before entering, almost instantly being ushered along a long corridor by a lady. "You're Madeline Evans, right?" the woman said. I nodded. "In here" She replied, opening a door for me. I stepped inside, and saw a room with a screen, cameras, various other objects and also hair, makeup and clothing sections. "Here you are, right on time!" Carrie shouted, coming towards, me. "Straight over to hair and makeup! This is a party shoot we're doing to day, lots of big hair and sparkly dresses!"
I soon had my makeup done, perfect for a night out, with dark eyes, and bold pink lipstick. I had loads of extensions put in, then my hair was loosely curled before being put up into a huge messy pun on the top of my head. I was put in a strapless bandeau maxi dress, that was split up one thigh. It was grey and white leopard print, and had diamantes at the top round the bust. It was paired with silver strappy heels. The backdrop for my set was pale pink, with a cream sofa, with a border round it of silver crystals. Everything looked so glamourous! I stepped on the shoot, and began doing everything Carrie asked me to. As i lay myself across the sofa, with the maxi dress splitting at the thigh, to show a bit of my leg as I bent my knee. I loved the way the dress draped itself on the sofa. "Tilt your head a bit more, need to see your beautiful eyes." "Move your leg a tad." "Fabulous!" "Now lets take some of you standing next to the sofa." "Good, now lets just perch on the end of the sofa." "Now go behind the sofa. Lean forward over it, show off your fabulous figure." "Oh yes." There were so many instructions, but I really loved doing it. At the end of the day, aster multiple outfit/hair changes, I got to see all the shots, and I couldn't help thinking, is this really me? I looked so different, so much older, and more mature. I had never really thought about modelling before, but it was looking like this could be a career choice for me.
I nervously stood outside the Lipsy headquarters. It was a two weeks later, now 2nd November and the boys were out promoting their album, which comes out on the 7th. It was the day of my first professional shoot, after having gone for an interview last week, they said I had the job, with Carrie as my manager and agent. This could potentially be my career path, along with dancing. I was petrified. I took a deep breath, before entering, almost instantly being ushered along a long corridor by a lady. "You're Madeline Evans, right?" the woman said. I nodded. "In here" She replied, opening a door for me. I stepped inside, and saw a room with a screen, cameras, various other objects and also hair, makeup and clothing sections. "Here you are, right on time!" Carrie shouted, coming towards, me. "Straight over to hair and makeup! This is a party shoot we're doing to day, lots of big hair and sparkly dresses!"
I soon had my makeup done, perfect for a night out, with dark eyes, and bold pink lipstick. I had loads of extensions put in, then my hair was loosely curled before being put up into a huge messy pun on the top of my head. I was put in a strapless bandeau maxi dress, that was split up one thigh. It was grey and white leopard print, and had diamantes at the top round the bust. It was paired with silver strappy heels. The backdrop for my set was pale pink, with a cream sofa, with a border round it of silver crystals. Everything looked so glamourous! I stepped on the shoot, and began doing everything Carrie asked me to. As i lay myself across the sofa, with the maxi dress splitting at the thigh, to show a bit of my leg as I bent my knee. I loved the way the dress draped itself on the sofa. "Tilt your head a bit more, need to see your beautiful eyes." "Move your leg a tad." "Fabulous!" "Now lets take some of you standing next to the sofa." "Good, now lets just perch on the end of the sofa." "Now go behind the sofa. Lean forward over it, show off your fabulous figure." "Oh yes." There were so many instructions, but I really loved doing it. At the end of the day, aster multiple outfit/hair changes, I got to see all the shots, and I couldn't help thinking, is this really me? I looked so different, so much older, and more mature. I had never really thought about modelling before, but it was looking like this could be a career choice for me.
Chapter 37 - Carly.
"Oh look, your pictures are up on the site Mads!" It was a couple of weeks later. The boys had celebrated their single Lightning going to number 2, and just yesterday, they found out they had another top 5 album, and Kelsey was on the Lipsy site. "Ooh, let me see!" Nareesha squealed. "Aw, Madeline, you look so gorgeous!" Michelle said. I nervously made my way over to the laptop, and looked at the photos. I looked so different! In a good way though! "Ooft, who's that babe?" Tom winked, entering the living room, as he pointed to the screen. "That's my babe!" Nathan followed close behind Tom, before coming up to me, hugging me, before planting a kiss on my lips and sitting next to me. I suddenly felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I took it out. It was Lily phoning me. "Sorry guys, excuse me, Lily is phoning me." I said, pressing answer and walking in the kitchen, but not before hearing Tom say "Lily? Wow, remember her and the other girl, what was her name, Sally or something? Sophia? I remember they won VIP with Mads, and Maddie's the only one we've kept in touch with, actually, she's the only fan we've ever kept i touch with!" I shut the door behind me. "Hello?" "Oh my god, Madeline Evans, you're a model?!" Lily squealed. "Well done!" I heard Sophia shout. "Yeah, i'm signed with Lipsy." I answered. "We saw the photos! I love Lipsy, as you know. I was just going on to look at the clothes and boom, you're on the site, looking amazing must I add?!" Sophia rushed. "Thanks!" I said. "Guess what Maddie? We're coming to London for a school trip at the end of this week, we're staying fr five days, and on one of the days we're allowed to go where we want on our own. How do you fancy going shopping?" Lily said. "That sounds fab!" I replied. It did sound good. It would be nice to see the two of them again. It's been too long. "Well, we'll text you about it, we have to go." Lily said, as the line went dead.
"Well, that was random." I said, walking back into the living room, and spotting Jay's girlfriend, Carly. SHe must have just arrived. She was looking at the photos on the Lipsy site. "Mmm, nice." She said, looking up at me. "You look really airbrushed. I'm sure you aren't that skinny. Nor do you have that clear skin." I looked down at her, shocked. "Well, you can see her skin here, no spots. Plus, she's not exactly fat, is she? Mads is a twig!" Kelsey said to her. She completely ignored her. "Is that your natural colour, or did you dye it so Tom would like you?" Carly said, flicking a strand of Kelsey's blonde locks. "And, how long does it take you to plaster on all that makeup in the morning?" She continued. "Oi, that's rude, and untrue!" Nareesha objected. "I was just asking hun." Carly replied, and just strolled out the room, into the kitchen. She was parading around like she owned the place! I decided to head in after her, to chat. I walked into the kitchen. "So, you and Jay are an item?" I asked. She smirked, before rolling her eyes. "Obviously." "Do you really like him?" I asked suspiciously. "Obviously." She repeated. "And he's got a lot of money. He's also famous. I know that's the only reason you're with Nathan." I looked at her, shocked. "That's not the reason i'm with Nathan at all. I'm not going to lie and say that i didn't see him on the TV before I met him, which I won a competition to meet him, but we had a connection. We have something special. Most of the time I don't even realize he's in one of the UK's biggest boy bands!" I replied, annoyed that she said that. "Whatever." She shrugged. She was such a bitch. I stormed out of the kitchen, going upstairs into my room.
I retreated about ten minutes later, about to head downstairs, when I heard Carly whispering from the bathroom. Now me, being nosy me, stopped to listen. "Aye, Harvey, i'll get the money for Dug, and a little extra for ourselves! I'm working on it. I'm going to persuade Jay to lend me some just now, he's so smitten with me he'll hand it over straight away. I'll then steal some more, and then blame it on one of the girls. I really want to beat one of the up, so when I leave, i'm thinking i'll just do that. I'll throw a huge party, they're album's just done really well, so they won't object. I'll get all the boys hammered. I'll try and kiss some of the boys, so Jay sees, and falls out with them. I'll maybe even sleep with one of them, that would be hilarious. I'd love to sleep with Nathan, just to see that bitch Madeline's face. I'd do him any day. Once Jay gives me the code to his safe in his room, and I can take out all the money I can carry, and we'll be rich, i'll leave him, just when he thinks things are going well. Operation break Jay's heart, starting now."
"Oh look, your pictures are up on the site Mads!" It was a couple of weeks later. The boys had celebrated their single Lightning going to number 2, and just yesterday, they found out they had another top 5 album, and Kelsey was on the Lipsy site. "Ooh, let me see!" Nareesha squealed. "Aw, Madeline, you look so gorgeous!" Michelle said. I nervously made my way over to the laptop, and looked at the photos. I looked so different! In a good way though! "Ooft, who's that babe?" Tom winked, entering the living room, as he pointed to the screen. "That's my babe!" Nathan followed close behind Tom, before coming up to me, hugging me, before planting a kiss on my lips and sitting next to me. I suddenly felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I took it out. It was Lily phoning me. "Sorry guys, excuse me, Lily is phoning me." I said, pressing answer and walking in the kitchen, but not before hearing Tom say "Lily? Wow, remember her and the other girl, what was her name, Sally or something? Sophia? I remember they won VIP with Mads, and Maddie's the only one we've kept in touch with, actually, she's the only fan we've ever kept i touch with!" I shut the door behind me. "Hello?" "Oh my god, Madeline Evans, you're a model?!" Lily squealed. "Well done!" I heard Sophia shout. "Yeah, i'm signed with Lipsy." I answered. "We saw the photos! I love Lipsy, as you know. I was just going on to look at the clothes and boom, you're on the site, looking amazing must I add?!" Sophia rushed. "Thanks!" I said. "Guess what Maddie? We're coming to London for a school trip at the end of this week, we're staying fr five days, and on one of the days we're allowed to go where we want on our own. How do you fancy going shopping?" Lily said. "That sounds fab!" I replied. It did sound good. It would be nice to see the two of them again. It's been too long. "Well, we'll text you about it, we have to go." Lily said, as the line went dead.
"Well, that was random." I said, walking back into the living room, and spotting Jay's girlfriend, Carly. SHe must have just arrived. She was looking at the photos on the Lipsy site. "Mmm, nice." She said, looking up at me. "You look really airbrushed. I'm sure you aren't that skinny. Nor do you have that clear skin." I looked down at her, shocked. "Well, you can see her skin here, no spots. Plus, she's not exactly fat, is she? Mads is a twig!" Kelsey said to her. She completely ignored her. "Is that your natural colour, or did you dye it so Tom would like you?" Carly said, flicking a strand of Kelsey's blonde locks. "And, how long does it take you to plaster on all that makeup in the morning?" She continued. "Oi, that's rude, and untrue!" Nareesha objected. "I was just asking hun." Carly replied, and just strolled out the room, into the kitchen. She was parading around like she owned the place! I decided to head in after her, to chat. I walked into the kitchen. "So, you and Jay are an item?" I asked. She smirked, before rolling her eyes. "Obviously." "Do you really like him?" I asked suspiciously. "Obviously." She repeated. "And he's got a lot of money. He's also famous. I know that's the only reason you're with Nathan." I looked at her, shocked. "That's not the reason i'm with Nathan at all. I'm not going to lie and say that i didn't see him on the TV before I met him, which I won a competition to meet him, but we had a connection. We have something special. Most of the time I don't even realize he's in one of the UK's biggest boy bands!" I replied, annoyed that she said that. "Whatever." She shrugged. She was such a bitch. I stormed out of the kitchen, going upstairs into my room.
I retreated about ten minutes later, about to head downstairs, when I heard Carly whispering from the bathroom. Now me, being nosy me, stopped to listen. "Aye, Harvey, i'll get the money for Dug, and a little extra for ourselves! I'm working on it. I'm going to persuade Jay to lend me some just now, he's so smitten with me he'll hand it over straight away. I'll then steal some more, and then blame it on one of the girls. I really want to beat one of the up, so when I leave, i'm thinking i'll just do that. I'll throw a huge party, they're album's just done really well, so they won't object. I'll get all the boys hammered. I'll try and kiss some of the boys, so Jay sees, and falls out with them. I'll maybe even sleep with one of them, that would be hilarious. I'd love to sleep with Nathan, just to see that bitch Madeline's face. I'd do him any day. Once Jay gives me the code to his safe in his room, and I can take out all the money I can carry, and we'll be rich, i'll leave him, just when he thinks things are going well. Operation break Jay's heart, starting now."
Chapter 38 - The Rebound
*JAY'S POV*
Not going to lie, I was heartbroken. I thought that me and Carly had something special. The bitch. I couldn't let it get to me though. I was going on the rebound.
There was a fit blonde girl sitting across the room who kept giving me eye contact. She was Nareesha's friend I think, as she was talking to her. I think her name was Zoe. Nareesha suddenly got up to speak to Siva. Fuck it, i'll just go over. "Hey, you're Zoe, right? Nareesha's friend?" I said to her. She nodded. "I don't think we've spoken yet?" I continued awkwardly. "I'm Jay." "I know who you are!" She laughed. "You look like you could do with a drink?" Zoe said, handing me a beer, and I downed it. "Whoa, steady on tiger! I know you're upset about Carly, but getting pissed out of your head is not the answer!" Zoe giggled. Wow. She was seriously perfect. Long, blonde tousled hair, slightly tanned, dark eye make-up, but not goth-like, a cute little headband on her forehead. She had on a short floaty flowery dress, and brown heels. She looked very boho. Just my type. At this moment, I realized how unattractive Carly was next to Zoe. I was in love, and this was not the alcohol speaking. The alcohol was starting t kick in, and I opened my mouth to say something funny, witty or interesting to Zoe so she'd be interested, but all that came out was, "Are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got fine written all over you!" Hell no. Did I really just say that?! I covered my face in my hands. This was extremely embarrassing. "I'm so sorry..." I mumbled through my hands. "It's fine, I think that's hilarious!" She laughed, as she took my hands from my face, and holding them at her side, so we were closer. She looked me in the eyes. She had gorgeous hazel eyes. "I know you're getting over Carly, but I like you Jay, a lot. I've been trying to make eye contact all night. I really like you." she said. Wait, what? She likes me too? This can't be happening. Jay, shut up, clearly it is happening. Keep calm, don't say anything goofy. My thoughts were a mess right now. "I like you a lot too Zoe." I replies. Before either of us knew it, our lips were touching, locked together perfectly. My dream girl. I was kissing my dream girl. She was mine. Haha, fuck you Carly, look at me now! The voice in my head was screaming. Before long, I was leading Zoe upstairs, and into my room. This was going to be a night to remember.
*JAY'S POV*
Not going to lie, I was heartbroken. I thought that me and Carly had something special. The bitch. I couldn't let it get to me though. I was going on the rebound.
There was a fit blonde girl sitting across the room who kept giving me eye contact. She was Nareesha's friend I think, as she was talking to her. I think her name was Zoe. Nareesha suddenly got up to speak to Siva. Fuck it, i'll just go over. "Hey, you're Zoe, right? Nareesha's friend?" I said to her. She nodded. "I don't think we've spoken yet?" I continued awkwardly. "I'm Jay." "I know who you are!" She laughed. "You look like you could do with a drink?" Zoe said, handing me a beer, and I downed it. "Whoa, steady on tiger! I know you're upset about Carly, but getting pissed out of your head is not the answer!" Zoe giggled. Wow. She was seriously perfect. Long, blonde tousled hair, slightly tanned, dark eye make-up, but not goth-like, a cute little headband on her forehead. She had on a short floaty flowery dress, and brown heels. She looked very boho. Just my type. At this moment, I realized how unattractive Carly was next to Zoe. I was in love, and this was not the alcohol speaking. The alcohol was starting t kick in, and I opened my mouth to say something funny, witty or interesting to Zoe so she'd be interested, but all that came out was, "Are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got fine written all over you!" Hell no. Did I really just say that?! I covered my face in my hands. This was extremely embarrassing. "I'm so sorry..." I mumbled through my hands. "It's fine, I think that's hilarious!" She laughed, as she took my hands from my face, and holding them at her side, so we were closer. She looked me in the eyes. She had gorgeous hazel eyes. "I know you're getting over Carly, but I like you Jay, a lot. I've been trying to make eye contact all night. I really like you." she said. Wait, what? She likes me too? This can't be happening. Jay, shut up, clearly it is happening. Keep calm, don't say anything goofy. My thoughts were a mess right now. "I like you a lot too Zoe." I replies. Before either of us knew it, our lips were touching, locked together perfectly. My dream girl. I was kissing my dream girl. She was mine. Haha, fuck you Carly, look at me now! The voice in my head was screaming. Before long, I was leading Zoe upstairs, and into my room. This was going to be a night to remember.
Chapter 39 - The End Of A Beautiful Friendship.
It was the end of the week, and also the day I was going shopping with with Lily and Sophia. We had hardly seen Jay at all this week, he'd been out with Zoe. She was honestly perfect for Jay. They were adorable together, and Zoe was lovely, unlike Carly, and she was gorgeous! I couldn't help but feel envious about her looks.
"You look amazing babe." Nathan said to me as I was about to leave. After multiple outfit changes, I had opted for a navy blue playsuit, just simple, with black woolen tights, brown wedge boots, and a matching knitted poncho. It was mid-November after all, the 18th to be precise, and it was freezing outside. "Have fun." Nathan smiled at me. "Have fun at your gig today" I smiled back at him. The Wanted had a small gig planned in Essex today, which they were also doing signings at. Nareesha and Zoe were going to the cinema, Michele was working, and Kelsey was doing a K2K stars in London today, and of course, I was out shopping. The house was emply today, for once. "I will." He kissed me quickly, as I left out the door.
Half an hour later, and I was at our meeting point. They were late. It was usually always me that was late! I suddenly felt someone jab me in the ribs from behind. I jumped, and turned round to see Sophia and Lily, laughing, and looking very casual. "Hey hun!" Lily squealed, pulling us into a group hug. "Hey girls" I replied, smiling. It was good to see them again. "Republic?" I said, pointing over to the shop. "Sure." Sophia replied, leading the way.
Two hours later, and we were sitting in McDonalds with out many purchases. I'm not going to lie, I was finding it really awkward, we had nothing really in common any more, because we had such different lifestyles, and had such a different range of friends. After I left, they had teamed up with the more chavvy side of our school, so they looked really different, as they were both in leggings and a hoodie, with uggs, and they didn't seem to give a fuck about school, whereas I was so passionate about dancing. One thing we did have to talk about was The Wanted, and that is what we were currently talking about. That's basically all we've talked about today. They just wanted to know everything. "Hey Mads, how do you fancy a party round yours tonight, just us and The Wanted? See if I can finally get off with Jay?" Sophia laughed. "I'm so jealous of you living with them." Lily added. "But at least one of us knows them. You must be so rich!" "No, i'm not." I replied bluntly. "And no, I don't think they'd like that, they're at a gig and signing right now anyway." "Oh, that's a shame. Here Mads, can we ask a favour?" Sophia asked sheepishly. "Go ahead." I sighed, I was getting a bit pissed off with them. "Well, we might be thinking about moving schools, to one down in London, but we have nowhere to stay. Do you think The Wanted, being the babes they are, would let us stay at theirs, like you do?" Sophia finished. The cheek of them! "There's no room." I said, my voice icy. "Besides, they don't like you." Shit. I should not have said that. They both laughed. "Nice try, just cause you want them all to yourself!" Lily laughed. "I need to go see them at the gig. It was nice seeing you." I said sharply. "Maybe we could come with? Come on, you love us, we're best friends!" Sophia said. "No. You can't come, and no, we're not best friends any more. Who are we trying to kid. This friendship is dead. It's such a shame, because we have so many memories, just gone now. I'm really sorry, I need to leave. Bye Sophia, bye Lily." They were using me to get close to The Wanted, and I didn't like it. They had changed. "No, Maddie, we'll keep in touch-" Lily began. "Mm, maybe." I sighed, giving them a quick hug, a goodbye hug essentially, before walking off down the street, tears brimming on my eyelids.
I caught the next bus and as I took out my phone, to text Nathan, I noticed I had 4 missed calls from Charlotte. I phoned her back, wiping my eyes from tears. I couldn't cry over them.. "Hey babe, thought you were never going to pick up! Fancy coming ice-skating for a laugh?" Charlotte said. I laughed away the tears. "Sure, i'll be there in 10, i'm close anyway. Just our local one, yeah?" I asked. "Yeah, me, Violet and Daisy are already down here." She added. "I'll be there soon ." I replied, I was on the right bus anyway. "Bye Charlotte."
It was later that night, and after a great day out with Violet, Charlotte and Daisy, I was just walking in the front door, and into the living room. "Hey Mads, good day?" Nath asked as I collapsed onto the couch next to him. Everyone else was in the living room, except for Max and Michelle, who were upstairs. Even Jay and Zoe were here! "Mmm, the end was good." I replied, a tear rolling unexpectedly down my cheek. "Hey, what's up Mads?" Nathan said sympathetically, wiping away the tear. "Well, I met Sophia and Lily, but all they could talk about was you guys, and at the end, they basically invited themselves here, and asked if they could stay permanently here, even asking if they could hit it off with Jay. I said no." I took a breath. "And they're just using me to get closer to you guys, we had nothing to talk about, they're hungry for fame! In the end I just walked away, saying our friendship was dead." I finished, another few tears making their way down my face. Nathan wiped them again. "Cows." Tom said suddenly. "It's okay babe, you did the right thing." Nathan hugged me tightly. I smiled through my tears. "But then I went ice-skating for a laugh with Violet, Daisy and Charlotte, we met up with some others they knew as well." I added. "That's good." Nathan said. "It's clear who your real friends are." I certainly could. Sophia and Lily? Pretty sure today marked the end of a beautiful friendship.
It was the end of the week, and also the day I was going shopping with with Lily and Sophia. We had hardly seen Jay at all this week, he'd been out with Zoe. She was honestly perfect for Jay. They were adorable together, and Zoe was lovely, unlike Carly, and she was gorgeous! I couldn't help but feel envious about her looks.
"You look amazing babe." Nathan said to me as I was about to leave. After multiple outfit changes, I had opted for a navy blue playsuit, just simple, with black woolen tights, brown wedge boots, and a matching knitted poncho. It was mid-November after all, the 18th to be precise, and it was freezing outside. "Have fun." Nathan smiled at me. "Have fun at your gig today" I smiled back at him. The Wanted had a small gig planned in Essex today, which they were also doing signings at. Nareesha and Zoe were going to the cinema, Michele was working, and Kelsey was doing a K2K stars in London today, and of course, I was out shopping. The house was emply today, for once. "I will." He kissed me quickly, as I left out the door.
Half an hour later, and I was at our meeting point. They were late. It was usually always me that was late! I suddenly felt someone jab me in the ribs from behind. I jumped, and turned round to see Sophia and Lily, laughing, and looking very casual. "Hey hun!" Lily squealed, pulling us into a group hug. "Hey girls" I replied, smiling. It was good to see them again. "Republic?" I said, pointing over to the shop. "Sure." Sophia replied, leading the way.
Two hours later, and we were sitting in McDonalds with out many purchases. I'm not going to lie, I was finding it really awkward, we had nothing really in common any more, because we had such different lifestyles, and had such a different range of friends. After I left, they had teamed up with the more chavvy side of our school, so they looked really different, as they were both in leggings and a hoodie, with uggs, and they didn't seem to give a fuck about school, whereas I was so passionate about dancing. One thing we did have to talk about was The Wanted, and that is what we were currently talking about. That's basically all we've talked about today. They just wanted to know everything. "Hey Mads, how do you fancy a party round yours tonight, just us and The Wanted? See if I can finally get off with Jay?" Sophia laughed. "I'm so jealous of you living with them." Lily added. "But at least one of us knows them. You must be so rich!" "No, i'm not." I replied bluntly. "And no, I don't think they'd like that, they're at a gig and signing right now anyway." "Oh, that's a shame. Here Mads, can we ask a favour?" Sophia asked sheepishly. "Go ahead." I sighed, I was getting a bit pissed off with them. "Well, we might be thinking about moving schools, to one down in London, but we have nowhere to stay. Do you think The Wanted, being the babes they are, would let us stay at theirs, like you do?" Sophia finished. The cheek of them! "There's no room." I said, my voice icy. "Besides, they don't like you." Shit. I should not have said that. They both laughed. "Nice try, just cause you want them all to yourself!" Lily laughed. "I need to go see them at the gig. It was nice seeing you." I said sharply. "Maybe we could come with? Come on, you love us, we're best friends!" Sophia said. "No. You can't come, and no, we're not best friends any more. Who are we trying to kid. This friendship is dead. It's such a shame, because we have so many memories, just gone now. I'm really sorry, I need to leave. Bye Sophia, bye Lily." They were using me to get close to The Wanted, and I didn't like it. They had changed. "No, Maddie, we'll keep in touch-" Lily began. "Mm, maybe." I sighed, giving them a quick hug, a goodbye hug essentially, before walking off down the street, tears brimming on my eyelids.
I caught the next bus and as I took out my phone, to text Nathan, I noticed I had 4 missed calls from Charlotte. I phoned her back, wiping my eyes from tears. I couldn't cry over them.. "Hey babe, thought you were never going to pick up! Fancy coming ice-skating for a laugh?" Charlotte said. I laughed away the tears. "Sure, i'll be there in 10, i'm close anyway. Just our local one, yeah?" I asked. "Yeah, me, Violet and Daisy are already down here." She added. "I'll be there soon ." I replied, I was on the right bus anyway. "Bye Charlotte."
It was later that night, and after a great day out with Violet, Charlotte and Daisy, I was just walking in the front door, and into the living room. "Hey Mads, good day?" Nath asked as I collapsed onto the couch next to him. Everyone else was in the living room, except for Max and Michelle, who were upstairs. Even Jay and Zoe were here! "Mmm, the end was good." I replied, a tear rolling unexpectedly down my cheek. "Hey, what's up Mads?" Nathan said sympathetically, wiping away the tear. "Well, I met Sophia and Lily, but all they could talk about was you guys, and at the end, they basically invited themselves here, and asked if they could stay permanently here, even asking if they could hit it off with Jay. I said no." I took a breath. "And they're just using me to get closer to you guys, we had nothing to talk about, they're hungry for fame! In the end I just walked away, saying our friendship was dead." I finished, another few tears making their way down my face. Nathan wiped them again. "Cows." Tom said suddenly. "It's okay babe, you did the right thing." Nathan hugged me tightly. I smiled through my tears. "But then I went ice-skating for a laugh with Violet, Daisy and Charlotte, we met up with some others they knew as well." I added. "That's good." Nathan said. "It's clear who your real friends are." I certainly could. Sophia and Lily? Pretty sure today marked the end of a beautiful friendship.
Chapter 40 - Christmas Holiday.
It was a few weeks later, and also Christmas Eve. I had just come home from an extra day at dancing. It was my assessment day, so I was only in from 9-11. I would find out on the 27th if i had got into the Maximum Extreme Dance Elite's. Basically, if I had got the professional job or not. i had done various other modelling jobs since my first shoot for Lipsy, and Carrie said my next job was to model for Pixie Lott's collection, which was exciting, as she was my ultimate girl crush. It was going to be an empty house over the next few days, as we were all going home to our families for Christmas. Most of us had already left, except Kelsey, Nathan, Tom and I. Tom had offered to drive me home, to save me getting the train, which was kind of him.
It was just past 4pm, and Tom was almost at my house back in Scotland, when my phone started to ring. It was Dianne from dancing. "Hey Dianne." I answered. "Hi Madeline, i'm really sorry, but we're going to have to delay your results, well, everyone's results, because a huge opportunity has come up for the lucky ones, and I mean huge. We need to make sure we have only got the absolute best dancers in it. We aren't sure when you'll find out, in January, before the tenth is all we've been told." Diane finished. "That's fine Dianne, I understand." I replied. "Thank you Madeline, goodbye." She said, hanging up. I told Nath, Tom and Kels what she had said, and only when i'd finished had I realised we had stopped. We were outside my house. "Come in!" I exclaimed, realising they were waiting for me to get out the car. They started to object, but I stopped them. "Honestly, come in!" I repeated, jumping out the car, with them slowly following me.
"Mum, dad, i'm home!" I shouted, walking in. My mum came running from the kitchen, embracing me in a hug. "I've missed you!" She sobbed. "I've missed you too!" I replied, suddenly realising exactly how much I missed her. "Where's dad?" I asked. "He's at work darling, he'll be home soon. Oh, you brought friends! Come in, come in!" My mum said to an awkward Kelsey, Tom and Nathan.
Ten minutes later, we all had a hot drink in out hands. "So aren't you going to introduce us to each other?" My mum asked. "This is Thomas Parker, otherwise known as Tom from British-Irish band, The Wanted." I said, giving him a proper sarcastic introduction. "Nice to meet you Tom." My mum said to Tom. "Same to you Mrs Evans." He replied. "Oh shush, call me Gillian!" My mum protested. "This is Kelsey-Belle Hardwick, Tom's other half. Known locally as Kelsey, who runs K2K stars with another Kelsey." I continued. "Hiya Kelsey, I love your jacket, sorry, I had to say!" My mum added. "Aw thanks, It was such a bargain, £30 from River Island in the sale!" They spoke about the jacket for a bit, before it fell silent once again. "And this is Nathan Sykes, also known as Nath, Baby Nath, or sometimes Sid, because of his resemblance of the sloth from Ice Age. Nathan is also in British-Irish band The Wanted." I said, putting my hand on Nathan's knee. "Ooh, so this is your boyfriend?" My mum asked. "Very handsome, nice to meet you! I hope you'll keep my daughter extremely safe, she's hard a hard few years. I presume Madeline has told you, yes?" My mum said. "Yes, she has, and I promise I will do everything in my power to protect Maddie Mrs Eva- I mean Gillian. I love her." Nathan finished, placing his arm round me protectively. "He's a keeper." My mum smiled at Nathan, and then at me.
Fifteen minutes later after a lovely conversation, Tom stood up. Sorry to end this lovely chat, but we really need to head off, we've got a long drive back to England." He said. "It was lovely to meet you Gillian." Nathan added. "Lovely to meet you too Nathan. I know you'll protect Madeline, I trust you." My mum said, shaking Nathan's hand. "I hope we see more of each other in the future." I led them to the front door.
"Don't forget Mads, party back at the house on the 3st, the day we're all coming home. I'll pick you up with Kels and Nathan again at about 3 on the 31st, is that ok?" Tom asked. "That's fine, thanks guys." I replied. I hugged them all in turn, getting a kiss on the cheek from Tom as well, before giving Nathan a long passionate kiss. "Get a room!" Tom laughed. "Shut up Tom." I laughed, giving Nath a quick hug, and before I knew it, they were gone.
The next week passed by as a blur. It was great being back with my family, as much as I loved living in London. Before I knew it, I was back in the car with Tom, Kelsey and Nathan. "Did you have a good Christmas babe?" Nathan asked, squeezing my knee. "Lovely thanks, and yourself?" We talked for a bit about our Christmas holiday, before I pulled out a bag. "Present time!" I smiled, handing them all a parcel, as we pulled over to open them. Tom opened his first. I had got him a Superdry jumper. "I love it, you know how much I like Superdry! Thanks Mads!" He said. Next was Kelsey. "Aah, the Topshop bag i've had my eye on for ages, thanks a lot Madeline!" She squealed. Finally, I watched nervously as Nathan opened my present for him. I had got him Hugo Boss aftershave, another cap, and a framed photo of the two of us. "Madeline, this is perfect, this is such a good present, I love you, thank you!" He said, kissing me. "Now it's our turn!" Tom said, handing me a present. It was a pink Hollister jumper, with matching body spray. It was gorgeous. "Wow, you shouldn't have, thanks Tom Tom!" I said. Kelsey had got me the new Stella McCartney perfume set. "Thanks Kels, this smells lush!" I said, spraying a little bit onto my neck. I opened Nathan's carefully. He had got me £5o Republic vouchers, and a Tiffany bracelet, that had both our initials engraved on a simple heart shaped charm. It was absolutely beautiful, but the both of them must have cost a fortune! "You shouldn't have!" I announced. Nathan's face dropped about it. "It must have cost a fortune! It's absolutely beautiful though, I love you, thanks so much Nathan." "Forget about the price." Nathan said. "It's perfect Nathan." I smiled, putting the bracelet on. I had the best boyfriend in the world.
It was a few weeks later, and also Christmas Eve. I had just come home from an extra day at dancing. It was my assessment day, so I was only in from 9-11. I would find out on the 27th if i had got into the Maximum Extreme Dance Elite's. Basically, if I had got the professional job or not. i had done various other modelling jobs since my first shoot for Lipsy, and Carrie said my next job was to model for Pixie Lott's collection, which was exciting, as she was my ultimate girl crush. It was going to be an empty house over the next few days, as we were all going home to our families for Christmas. Most of us had already left, except Kelsey, Nathan, Tom and I. Tom had offered to drive me home, to save me getting the train, which was kind of him.
It was just past 4pm, and Tom was almost at my house back in Scotland, when my phone started to ring. It was Dianne from dancing. "Hey Dianne." I answered. "Hi Madeline, i'm really sorry, but we're going to have to delay your results, well, everyone's results, because a huge opportunity has come up for the lucky ones, and I mean huge. We need to make sure we have only got the absolute best dancers in it. We aren't sure when you'll find out, in January, before the tenth is all we've been told." Diane finished. "That's fine Dianne, I understand." I replied. "Thank you Madeline, goodbye." She said, hanging up. I told Nath, Tom and Kels what she had said, and only when i'd finished had I realised we had stopped. We were outside my house. "Come in!" I exclaimed, realising they were waiting for me to get out the car. They started to object, but I stopped them. "Honestly, come in!" I repeated, jumping out the car, with them slowly following me.
"Mum, dad, i'm home!" I shouted, walking in. My mum came running from the kitchen, embracing me in a hug. "I've missed you!" She sobbed. "I've missed you too!" I replied, suddenly realising exactly how much I missed her. "Where's dad?" I asked. "He's at work darling, he'll be home soon. Oh, you brought friends! Come in, come in!" My mum said to an awkward Kelsey, Tom and Nathan.
Ten minutes later, we all had a hot drink in out hands. "So aren't you going to introduce us to each other?" My mum asked. "This is Thomas Parker, otherwise known as Tom from British-Irish band, The Wanted." I said, giving him a proper sarcastic introduction. "Nice to meet you Tom." My mum said to Tom. "Same to you Mrs Evans." He replied. "Oh shush, call me Gillian!" My mum protested. "This is Kelsey-Belle Hardwick, Tom's other half. Known locally as Kelsey, who runs K2K stars with another Kelsey." I continued. "Hiya Kelsey, I love your jacket, sorry, I had to say!" My mum added. "Aw thanks, It was such a bargain, £30 from River Island in the sale!" They spoke about the jacket for a bit, before it fell silent once again. "And this is Nathan Sykes, also known as Nath, Baby Nath, or sometimes Sid, because of his resemblance of the sloth from Ice Age. Nathan is also in British-Irish band The Wanted." I said, putting my hand on Nathan's knee. "Ooh, so this is your boyfriend?" My mum asked. "Very handsome, nice to meet you! I hope you'll keep my daughter extremely safe, she's hard a hard few years. I presume Madeline has told you, yes?" My mum said. "Yes, she has, and I promise I will do everything in my power to protect Maddie Mrs Eva- I mean Gillian. I love her." Nathan finished, placing his arm round me protectively. "He's a keeper." My mum smiled at Nathan, and then at me.
Fifteen minutes later after a lovely conversation, Tom stood up. Sorry to end this lovely chat, but we really need to head off, we've got a long drive back to England." He said. "It was lovely to meet you Gillian." Nathan added. "Lovely to meet you too Nathan. I know you'll protect Madeline, I trust you." My mum said, shaking Nathan's hand. "I hope we see more of each other in the future." I led them to the front door.
"Don't forget Mads, party back at the house on the 3st, the day we're all coming home. I'll pick you up with Kels and Nathan again at about 3 on the 31st, is that ok?" Tom asked. "That's fine, thanks guys." I replied. I hugged them all in turn, getting a kiss on the cheek from Tom as well, before giving Nathan a long passionate kiss. "Get a room!" Tom laughed. "Shut up Tom." I laughed, giving Nath a quick hug, and before I knew it, they were gone.
The next week passed by as a blur. It was great being back with my family, as much as I loved living in London. Before I knew it, I was back in the car with Tom, Kelsey and Nathan. "Did you have a good Christmas babe?" Nathan asked, squeezing my knee. "Lovely thanks, and yourself?" We talked for a bit about our Christmas holiday, before I pulled out a bag. "Present time!" I smiled, handing them all a parcel, as we pulled over to open them. Tom opened his first. I had got him a Superdry jumper. "I love it, you know how much I like Superdry! Thanks Mads!" He said. Next was Kelsey. "Aah, the Topshop bag i've had my eye on for ages, thanks a lot Madeline!" She squealed. Finally, I watched nervously as Nathan opened my present for him. I had got him Hugo Boss aftershave, another cap, and a framed photo of the two of us. "Madeline, this is perfect, this is such a good present, I love you, thank you!" He said, kissing me. "Now it's our turn!" Tom said, handing me a present. It was a pink Hollister jumper, with matching body spray. It was gorgeous. "Wow, you shouldn't have, thanks Tom Tom!" I said. Kelsey had got me the new Stella McCartney perfume set. "Thanks Kels, this smells lush!" I said, spraying a little bit onto my neck. I opened Nathan's carefully. He had got me £5o Republic vouchers, and a Tiffany bracelet, that had both our initials engraved on a simple heart shaped charm. It was absolutely beautiful, but the both of them must have cost a fortune! "You shouldn't have!" I announced. Nathan's face dropped about it. "It must have cost a fortune! It's absolutely beautiful though, I love you, thanks so much Nathan." "Forget about the price." Nathan said. "It's perfect Nathan." I smiled, putting the bracelet on. I had the best boyfriend in the world.
Chapter 41 - New Years Party and News
It was almost time for the bells. The party was in full swing, and I was dancing with Zoe, when I suddenly felt Nathan's arms slip round my waist. I saw the clock on the wall was only just over 10 seconds away from midnight, ten seconds left of 2011. "TEN, NINE, EIGHT.." The countdown had begun. "FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, ZERO! Happy New Year!" We all shouted, hugging and kissing everyone. I turned round and kissed Nathan passionately. That was it, 2011, gone! I'm really going to miss it. It had it's ups and downs, but it was still the best year of my life. Sure, i'd lost some great friends, but i'd also gained so many amazing friends and an amazing boyfriend, that I knew I would never lose.
Blearily, I opened my eyes. I wasn't in my usual room. "Oh, you're awake, are you?" It was Tom. I sat up, noticing I was on the couch. "What time is it?" I asked. "1 pm." He said. "What?!" I jumped up. This reminded me of the first time I stayed with the boys, as this is exactly what happened. "Lets go wake Chelle and Max, they're the only ones still asleep." Tom said.
After we had woken them, I went up to get ready. As it was just going to be a relaxing day, I just changed into printed leggings, a long cream shirt, and a brown knitted cardi. I shoved my hair up into a loose messy bun, putting on a slick of mascara. Shoving on cream slipper socks, I headed back down stairs.
We were all just sitting in the living room, barely watching the tv, all of us looking extremely hungover, when the doorbell rang. "I'll get it" Siva said groggily, slowly standing up, and walking towards the living room door. He reappeared a moment later. "Um, Mads, it's for you." he said, as Dianne walked through, looking solemn. I hadn't got the place in the dancing. "Come and sit down." I gestured to the space beside me and Nath. Nathan squeezed my hand tight. "As you know, i'm here to tell you about the Maximum Artist Dance Elites." Dianne began. The room fell silent. "I'm sorry to tell you that-" the room gasped. "That you're going to have to readjust your schedule, you're in!" She finished, grinning at me. The room cheered. "Seriously?" I exclaimed. I was gobsmacked! "And the big opportunity we were telling you about is that you'll get to be a dancer in Rihanna's new music video! The song's called 'Where Have You Been', and it isn't out until May, but the video's being filmed early, whilst she's in the UK." That was just amazing. Was this really happening to me? "What? Oh my gosh, that's just amazing!" I gushed, I was genuinely shocked. It was you, Violet, Charlotte, Daisy, Hanna and Lia that were picked. You will work at the same time, but your hours will have to be slightly flexible if you're filming for music videos, tours and stuff. You will now move up to Lynne's group. Come in tomorrow, normal time, and Lynne will explain everything. I must dash, it was lovely speaking to you. Well done Madeline." And with that, she was gone. I started to cry, I couldn't help it, I was just so happy! After everyone congratulated me, I went into the kitchen, with Nathan following me. "That's truly amazing babe, I can't believe it." He said, kissing me. I smiled at him, kissing him back.
I need to phone my mum, I announced. She was going to be so proud!
An hour later, and I was back in my room. I was just off the phone to my mum. She was so proud of me, we were both crying! I spoke to my dad too. It was hard, knowing i'd have to live in London, but we agreed it was for the best. I had most of my life down in England, it was only my family left in Scotland. I was going to be a dancer! A professional one! I lay down on my bed, suddenly realising how tired I was, and drifted off into a deep sleep...
It was almost time for the bells. The party was in full swing, and I was dancing with Zoe, when I suddenly felt Nathan's arms slip round my waist. I saw the clock on the wall was only just over 10 seconds away from midnight, ten seconds left of 2011. "TEN, NINE, EIGHT.." The countdown had begun. "FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, ZERO! Happy New Year!" We all shouted, hugging and kissing everyone. I turned round and kissed Nathan passionately. That was it, 2011, gone! I'm really going to miss it. It had it's ups and downs, but it was still the best year of my life. Sure, i'd lost some great friends, but i'd also gained so many amazing friends and an amazing boyfriend, that I knew I would never lose.
Blearily, I opened my eyes. I wasn't in my usual room. "Oh, you're awake, are you?" It was Tom. I sat up, noticing I was on the couch. "What time is it?" I asked. "1 pm." He said. "What?!" I jumped up. This reminded me of the first time I stayed with the boys, as this is exactly what happened. "Lets go wake Chelle and Max, they're the only ones still asleep." Tom said.
After we had woken them, I went up to get ready. As it was just going to be a relaxing day, I just changed into printed leggings, a long cream shirt, and a brown knitted cardi. I shoved my hair up into a loose messy bun, putting on a slick of mascara. Shoving on cream slipper socks, I headed back down stairs.
We were all just sitting in the living room, barely watching the tv, all of us looking extremely hungover, when the doorbell rang. "I'll get it" Siva said groggily, slowly standing up, and walking towards the living room door. He reappeared a moment later. "Um, Mads, it's for you." he said, as Dianne walked through, looking solemn. I hadn't got the place in the dancing. "Come and sit down." I gestured to the space beside me and Nath. Nathan squeezed my hand tight. "As you know, i'm here to tell you about the Maximum Artist Dance Elites." Dianne began. The room fell silent. "I'm sorry to tell you that-" the room gasped. "That you're going to have to readjust your schedule, you're in!" She finished, grinning at me. The room cheered. "Seriously?" I exclaimed. I was gobsmacked! "And the big opportunity we were telling you about is that you'll get to be a dancer in Rihanna's new music video! The song's called 'Where Have You Been', and it isn't out until May, but the video's being filmed early, whilst she's in the UK." That was just amazing. Was this really happening to me? "What? Oh my gosh, that's just amazing!" I gushed, I was genuinely shocked. It was you, Violet, Charlotte, Daisy, Hanna and Lia that were picked. You will work at the same time, but your hours will have to be slightly flexible if you're filming for music videos, tours and stuff. You will now move up to Lynne's group. Come in tomorrow, normal time, and Lynne will explain everything. I must dash, it was lovely speaking to you. Well done Madeline." And with that, she was gone. I started to cry, I couldn't help it, I was just so happy! After everyone congratulated me, I went into the kitchen, with Nathan following me. "That's truly amazing babe, I can't believe it." He said, kissing me. I smiled at him, kissing him back.
I need to phone my mum, I announced. She was going to be so proud!
An hour later, and I was back in my room. I was just off the phone to my mum. She was so proud of me, we were both crying! I spoke to my dad too. It was hard, knowing i'd have to live in London, but we agreed it was for the best. I had most of my life down in England, it was only my family left in Scotland. I was going to be a dancer! A professional one! I lay down on my bed, suddenly realising how tired I was, and drifted off into a deep sleep...
Chapter 42 - Rihanna
I checked the clock. It was only quarter past 5 in the morning! God! It was too early. I didn't need to be up now, but I couldn't sleep. I was too excited for today! I slowly heaved out of my bed, before heading to the bathroom for a shower.
I re-appeared 15 minutes later, drying myself quickly, before changing into my old dancing uniform; black leggings, black leotard and a long, hooded top. I didn't know what else to wear. I was ready to head off at 7, even though I had 2 hours. I quietly headed down stairs to make myself breakfast.
It was now 8.20, and like usual, I left to get the bus, meeting Violet, Daisy and Charlotte on the way. I couldn't believe we were all in! It was such a good feeling, it would've felt awful if only one or two of us got in.
Ten to nine, and we were in the studio. There was only 12 of us in Lynne's class, 6 new ones, and 6 old ones. We got introduced, and I was talking to a girl called Becca, who was lovely, when Lynne clapped her hands loudly together. "Girls, there's someone here to see you!" She gestured over to the door, and I saw the one and only lady herself, it was Rihanna! "What a beautiful bunch of girls, perfect for my new video, 'Where Have You Been'! We're going to get the dance shots done today, by transforming this studio into a kind of dark, spooky room. The lighting will be a red-orange colour, and it will be dull, but cool." She announced. I was so starstruck! I was in the same room as Rihanna! She was like, the biggest female singer around, and I was going to be in her music video?! "As I said, it's called 'Where Have You Been' and it's due out in May. Now if you go through to the other studio across the hall with me, you can get your hair and makeup done, and also your outfits, while this studio gets transformed. Lets go!"
One hour later, and we were all ready to shoot. I was dressed in a moldy green crop top and short shorts combo. The top had short sleeves, was quite low cut, and had a few slashes in it, as did the shorts. My hair had been put into very tight curls, and parts of it were clipped back. My makeup was quite simple, darkened eyebrows, heavy eye makeup and brown lips. I was so nervous! The director was telling us where to stand, and I found myself at the front, right next to Rihanna herself! Was this real life? The directer was talking to people, checking their places and everything, when Rihanna turned to face me. "So, how long you been dancing for? You look about 18, am I right?" She said. Rihanna was speaking to me. She was physically speaking to me. Her accent was amazing. I took a deep breath. "Yeah, i am 18, 19 in June. I've been dancing since I was 6 years old." I replied. "Wait, you're a model too, aren't you? I see you on the Lipsy site quite a lot, when I go on to buy things!" She exclaimed. She knows i'm a model, what? "I am, yeah, i'm so chuffed you noticed!" I laughed. Rihanna laughed too. "I think you're absolutely gorgeous." She said. Rihanna just said i'm gorgeous. "I think that's you?!" I replied.
A grueling 6 hours later, we were finished! It was now 4 o'clock but it was so worth it! I had spoken to Rihanna a lot, she was such a lovely person, we really clicked, well, we must have, because somehow I ended up with her number! "We should meet up Maddie. Hear you know The Wanted? They should come too, they're good guys. We were going to do a song together. I'll see you around Madeline." She said, hopping into a taxi. I can't believe that just happened. I can't believe it. I walked over to Charlotte, Violet and Daisy, who were waiting on me. They were just gawping at me. "You get to know all the famous people!" Violet exclaimed. I didn't know what to say. We walked to the bus stop, talking non-stop about Rihanna, and we caught the first bus home, still in shock.
I checked the clock. It was only quarter past 5 in the morning! God! It was too early. I didn't need to be up now, but I couldn't sleep. I was too excited for today! I slowly heaved out of my bed, before heading to the bathroom for a shower.
I re-appeared 15 minutes later, drying myself quickly, before changing into my old dancing uniform; black leggings, black leotard and a long, hooded top. I didn't know what else to wear. I was ready to head off at 7, even though I had 2 hours. I quietly headed down stairs to make myself breakfast.
It was now 8.20, and like usual, I left to get the bus, meeting Violet, Daisy and Charlotte on the way. I couldn't believe we were all in! It was such a good feeling, it would've felt awful if only one or two of us got in.
Ten to nine, and we were in the studio. There was only 12 of us in Lynne's class, 6 new ones, and 6 old ones. We got introduced, and I was talking to a girl called Becca, who was lovely, when Lynne clapped her hands loudly together. "Girls, there's someone here to see you!" She gestured over to the door, and I saw the one and only lady herself, it was Rihanna! "What a beautiful bunch of girls, perfect for my new video, 'Where Have You Been'! We're going to get the dance shots done today, by transforming this studio into a kind of dark, spooky room. The lighting will be a red-orange colour, and it will be dull, but cool." She announced. I was so starstruck! I was in the same room as Rihanna! She was like, the biggest female singer around, and I was going to be in her music video?! "As I said, it's called 'Where Have You Been' and it's due out in May. Now if you go through to the other studio across the hall with me, you can get your hair and makeup done, and also your outfits, while this studio gets transformed. Lets go!"
One hour later, and we were all ready to shoot. I was dressed in a moldy green crop top and short shorts combo. The top had short sleeves, was quite low cut, and had a few slashes in it, as did the shorts. My hair had been put into very tight curls, and parts of it were clipped back. My makeup was quite simple, darkened eyebrows, heavy eye makeup and brown lips. I was so nervous! The director was telling us where to stand, and I found myself at the front, right next to Rihanna herself! Was this real life? The directer was talking to people, checking their places and everything, when Rihanna turned to face me. "So, how long you been dancing for? You look about 18, am I right?" She said. Rihanna was speaking to me. She was physically speaking to me. Her accent was amazing. I took a deep breath. "Yeah, i am 18, 19 in June. I've been dancing since I was 6 years old." I replied. "Wait, you're a model too, aren't you? I see you on the Lipsy site quite a lot, when I go on to buy things!" She exclaimed. She knows i'm a model, what? "I am, yeah, i'm so chuffed you noticed!" I laughed. Rihanna laughed too. "I think you're absolutely gorgeous." She said. Rihanna just said i'm gorgeous. "I think that's you?!" I replied.
A grueling 6 hours later, we were finished! It was now 4 o'clock but it was so worth it! I had spoken to Rihanna a lot, she was such a lovely person, we really clicked, well, we must have, because somehow I ended up with her number! "We should meet up Maddie. Hear you know The Wanted? They should come too, they're good guys. We were going to do a song together. I'll see you around Madeline." She said, hopping into a taxi. I can't believe that just happened. I can't believe it. I walked over to Charlotte, Violet and Daisy, who were waiting on me. They were just gawping at me. "You get to know all the famous people!" Violet exclaimed. I didn't know what to say. We walked to the bus stop, talking non-stop about Rihanna, and we caught the first bus home, still in shock.
Chapter 43 - The Pixie Collection
"And Nath, I got Rihanna's number!" I finished after explaining my day to him. "Wow, that's brilliant Mads!" He said. "Oh, one second Nath, Carrie, my modelling manager, is phoning me.
"Hey Maddie"
"Hey Carrie"
"I don't suppose you could pop down to the photography studio in an hour, could you? So that would be 6 o'clock? It's only because Pixie Lott has some spare time, and she wants you to model her Lipsy collection. You won't be back till quite late."
"That'd be brilliant!"
We said our goodbyes, and I turned to Nathan, who knew just exactly how big my girl crush for Pixie Lott was, and how much I idolized her. "Nath, i'm meeting Pixie Lott in an hour."
I nervously stood outside the studio doors. Stop being such a wimp. I told myself. It's now or never. I pushed the door open.
"You must be Madeline Evans!" A blonde female said, rushing over to greet me with a hug. Pixie Lott was hugging me. "Y-yes, I am!" I stammered. "You'll look great wearing my collection, you're just the image I was going for!" She continued. I just giggled nervously, Pixie must think i'm a freak! I was so nervous, I couldn't believe I was stood right next to her! "Right, lets go and get you ready!"
A long six hours later, it was just gone midnight, and I was ready to go home. Pixie was an amazing girl, and I was so privileged that she asked, for my number! I wrote it down, just expecting her to throw it away. "How are you getting home Madeline?" Pixie asked me. The two of us were standing outside the building, talking. "Just phone a taxi or something I guess." I shrugged, I hadn't really thought about how I was getting home if i'm honest. "Aw, don't be stupid! My boyfriend Oliver is coming to pick me up, you can come too! In fact, that's him there" Pixie said. "No, it's fine, really, I don't want to be a bothe-" I began to object. "Come on!" Pixie exclaimed, grabbing my hand and basically dragging me to the car.
We had a lovely chat on the way home, Pixie and Oliver are both lovely! Plus, Oliver's cheekbones, wow! They're just like Siva's! "I'm so happy I met you Madeline." Pixie began. "I've never felt this comfortable around another celebrity before." "I'm hardly a celebrity!" I laughed. "You are!" She argued. "But seriously, i'd love to meet again, i'd love to have someone like you for a friend, you seem so genuine. Anyone else i've become close to has only wanted to be friends because i'm famous. Also, you're so lucky to personally know The Wanted, they're lovely lads, and they're all gorgeous! " Pixie gushed. "As are you Oli Cat!" she smiled at Oliver. "Yeah, we do need to meet again, thanks a lot for the lift guys." I smiled, getting out the car.
I tiredly knocked on the door, hoping someone was up, because I had forgotten my keys. It was almost one in the morning! Nathan opened the door almost immediately. "Get in, it's freezing!" He ushered me in. "You were so long!" He exclaimed. "But, was it worth it?" "Yes!" I began. "Nathan, I met the one and only Pixie Lott! My all time idol, girl crush, inspiration, whatever. She said I was lovely, and she got my number! Oh, and she also said she'd love to meet up again, cause she thinks i'm lovely and genuine, and she reckons we could be really good friends! I also got lots of free clothes!" I rushed through my story, gesturing to the two bags of clothes, shoes and accessories I had taken home. "That's amazing Mads! Bet you're well happy!" He laughed. I nodded. "It's absolutely freezing!" I said, a sudden shiver running through my body. "You can cuddle into me tonight, in my room?" Nathan asked. "Deal!" I said, walking upstairs to get ready.
Ten minutes later, and I was in my pyjamas, about to go into Nath's room, when my phone beeped. It was a message from an unknown number. It read:
"Hiya Maddie, just realised i never gave u my no. Well here it is! Am serious about meetin up. id love to see you again! =^..^= Pix. xoxo"
Did that just happen?! I quickly texted back, smiling as I climbed into Nathan's bed, snuggling into him, and quickly falling asleep.
"And Nath, I got Rihanna's number!" I finished after explaining my day to him. "Wow, that's brilliant Mads!" He said. "Oh, one second Nath, Carrie, my modelling manager, is phoning me.
"Hey Maddie"
"Hey Carrie"
"I don't suppose you could pop down to the photography studio in an hour, could you? So that would be 6 o'clock? It's only because Pixie Lott has some spare time, and she wants you to model her Lipsy collection. You won't be back till quite late."
"That'd be brilliant!"
We said our goodbyes, and I turned to Nathan, who knew just exactly how big my girl crush for Pixie Lott was, and how much I idolized her. "Nath, i'm meeting Pixie Lott in an hour."
I nervously stood outside the studio doors. Stop being such a wimp. I told myself. It's now or never. I pushed the door open.
"You must be Madeline Evans!" A blonde female said, rushing over to greet me with a hug. Pixie Lott was hugging me. "Y-yes, I am!" I stammered. "You'll look great wearing my collection, you're just the image I was going for!" She continued. I just giggled nervously, Pixie must think i'm a freak! I was so nervous, I couldn't believe I was stood right next to her! "Right, lets go and get you ready!"
A long six hours later, it was just gone midnight, and I was ready to go home. Pixie was an amazing girl, and I was so privileged that she asked, for my number! I wrote it down, just expecting her to throw it away. "How are you getting home Madeline?" Pixie asked me. The two of us were standing outside the building, talking. "Just phone a taxi or something I guess." I shrugged, I hadn't really thought about how I was getting home if i'm honest. "Aw, don't be stupid! My boyfriend Oliver is coming to pick me up, you can come too! In fact, that's him there" Pixie said. "No, it's fine, really, I don't want to be a bothe-" I began to object. "Come on!" Pixie exclaimed, grabbing my hand and basically dragging me to the car.
We had a lovely chat on the way home, Pixie and Oliver are both lovely! Plus, Oliver's cheekbones, wow! They're just like Siva's! "I'm so happy I met you Madeline." Pixie began. "I've never felt this comfortable around another celebrity before." "I'm hardly a celebrity!" I laughed. "You are!" She argued. "But seriously, i'd love to meet again, i'd love to have someone like you for a friend, you seem so genuine. Anyone else i've become close to has only wanted to be friends because i'm famous. Also, you're so lucky to personally know The Wanted, they're lovely lads, and they're all gorgeous! " Pixie gushed. "As are you Oli Cat!" she smiled at Oliver. "Yeah, we do need to meet again, thanks a lot for the lift guys." I smiled, getting out the car.
I tiredly knocked on the door, hoping someone was up, because I had forgotten my keys. It was almost one in the morning! Nathan opened the door almost immediately. "Get in, it's freezing!" He ushered me in. "You were so long!" He exclaimed. "But, was it worth it?" "Yes!" I began. "Nathan, I met the one and only Pixie Lott! My all time idol, girl crush, inspiration, whatever. She said I was lovely, and she got my number! Oh, and she also said she'd love to meet up again, cause she thinks i'm lovely and genuine, and she reckons we could be really good friends! I also got lots of free clothes!" I rushed through my story, gesturing to the two bags of clothes, shoes and accessories I had taken home. "That's amazing Mads! Bet you're well happy!" He laughed. I nodded. "It's absolutely freezing!" I said, a sudden shiver running through my body. "You can cuddle into me tonight, in my room?" Nathan asked. "Deal!" I said, walking upstairs to get ready.
Ten minutes later, and I was in my pyjamas, about to go into Nath's room, when my phone beeped. It was a message from an unknown number. It read:
"Hiya Maddie, just realised i never gave u my no. Well here it is! Am serious about meetin up. id love to see you again! =^..^= Pix. xoxo"
Did that just happen?! I quickly texted back, smiling as I climbed into Nathan's bed, snuggling into him, and quickly falling asleep.
Chapter 44 - LA
Fast forward to mid-March, the boys had just finished their UK tour, i'd modeled a lot more, danced a lot, and met up with Pixie a few times. She was lovely! Me and the girls were just stepping off the plane in LA, we were going to see the boys, who were just doing some promo out in the USA for "Glad You Came" Which was doing extremely well in the states! I was so proud of them. We were going to meet them at the hotet, and right now, America is boiling! I was wearing a simple patterned playsuit, with a brown belt, and brown wedge sandles, and I was still roasting! LA was gorgeous.
"Madeline!" I heard Nathan shout, making his way towards me. It was an hour later, not 5pm, and we had just met the boys at the hotel. "Hey babe!" I said, embracing him in a hug. "We were just on our way to the beach, you coming?" He asked. "Sure, just let me change." I smiled. Kelsey, Nareesha, Zoe, Michelle and I headed upstairs with Siva, who showed us our two rooms. Kelsey, Michelle and I in one room, Zoe and Nareesha in another. I quickly picked up the first few items from the top of my suitcase, and headed into the en-suite to get changed. I re-appeared five minutes later, hair up in a loose bun, over-sized sunglasses on, a black sequined bikini, with denim studded hot pants and a floaty white see through top. Once the girls were ready, we headed down.
God, I can't wait to sleep! I had such a great night. It had turned out there was a massive party on the beach, so we stayed till 8, when that began. Wow, Americans really know how to party! We had speakers blaring music, and we had lots of food and drink. We danced, and went for a midnight dip in the water, and ran about the sand, and just had a lot of fun! It was now 2am, and I was so tired, I couldn't function properly. I changed out of my soaking wet clothes, and into a simple vest top and shorts combo, before collapsing onto my bed, and blacking out.
I had had such a great week in LA, but now me and the girls are on our way back home to the UK, because we have work. The boys are out there until May! The 23rd May is when they come home for longer than a few days. I can't wait to have them back!
Fast forward to mid-March, the boys had just finished their UK tour, i'd modeled a lot more, danced a lot, and met up with Pixie a few times. She was lovely! Me and the girls were just stepping off the plane in LA, we were going to see the boys, who were just doing some promo out in the USA for "Glad You Came" Which was doing extremely well in the states! I was so proud of them. We were going to meet them at the hotet, and right now, America is boiling! I was wearing a simple patterned playsuit, with a brown belt, and brown wedge sandles, and I was still roasting! LA was gorgeous.
"Madeline!" I heard Nathan shout, making his way towards me. It was an hour later, not 5pm, and we had just met the boys at the hotel. "Hey babe!" I said, embracing him in a hug. "We were just on our way to the beach, you coming?" He asked. "Sure, just let me change." I smiled. Kelsey, Nareesha, Zoe, Michelle and I headed upstairs with Siva, who showed us our two rooms. Kelsey, Michelle and I in one room, Zoe and Nareesha in another. I quickly picked up the first few items from the top of my suitcase, and headed into the en-suite to get changed. I re-appeared five minutes later, hair up in a loose bun, over-sized sunglasses on, a black sequined bikini, with denim studded hot pants and a floaty white see through top. Once the girls were ready, we headed down.
God, I can't wait to sleep! I had such a great night. It had turned out there was a massive party on the beach, so we stayed till 8, when that began. Wow, Americans really know how to party! We had speakers blaring music, and we had lots of food and drink. We danced, and went for a midnight dip in the water, and ran about the sand, and just had a lot of fun! It was now 2am, and I was so tired, I couldn't function properly. I changed out of my soaking wet clothes, and into a simple vest top and shorts combo, before collapsing onto my bed, and blacking out.
I had had such a great week in LA, but now me and the girls are on our way back home to the UK, because we have work. The boys are out there until May! The 23rd May is when they come home for longer than a few days. I can't wait to have them back!
Chapter 45 - Worries
It was two months later, and the 24th May. Nothing much had happened, except a few weeks ago, Rihanna's video "Where Have You Been" premiered on MTV. It was weird seeing myself on her video, but it felt amazing! I was on a video that already had over 30 million views on youtube, and still counting! The boys came back from the US of A yesterday, and boy was it good to have them back! I can't believe it's been almost a year since I met them on the 18th June 2011. That's not the only thing that is happening in June though.
"What's up babe, you look worried?" Nathan asked me. "Mmm, it's nothing." I replied, distracted. "It must be something, what's up?" He persisted. "Honestly, it's nothing. Just me and my stupid thoughts." I sighed, walking into the living room. Nathan followed close behind, and grabbed my shoulders, turning me round to face him. "Tell me." He looked into my eyes. I sighed sadly again. "It's coming up to three years Nath. They still don't have anymore evidence. I've only been told June. I won't know until the day. It's Martin, Nath." I said, seeing Nathan's confused face. "He's getting released." Nathan just pulled me into a tight hug. "You know there will be a restraining order put on him. He wont be able to come anywhere near you." Nathan said. "But if he does, he'll have to deal with all of us boys first." Nath squeezed my shoulders. "It'll be fine Mads." "Thanks Nath, you always know what to say." I smiled. "I also always know how to cheer people up." Nathan winked. "Lets go for a meal tonight, my treat?" "Sounds great" I replied, kissing him gently on his parted lips. "Love you." "Love you too Madeline." He answered.
I had a lovely meal with Nathan. We went to this gorgeous little restaurant right in the centre of London. Apart from the paparazzi, everything was perfect. I had the most perfect boyfriend in the world. My worries had almost disappeared. Not quite, but almost.
It was two months later, and the 24th May. Nothing much had happened, except a few weeks ago, Rihanna's video "Where Have You Been" premiered on MTV. It was weird seeing myself on her video, but it felt amazing! I was on a video that already had over 30 million views on youtube, and still counting! The boys came back from the US of A yesterday, and boy was it good to have them back! I can't believe it's been almost a year since I met them on the 18th June 2011. That's not the only thing that is happening in June though.
"What's up babe, you look worried?" Nathan asked me. "Mmm, it's nothing." I replied, distracted. "It must be something, what's up?" He persisted. "Honestly, it's nothing. Just me and my stupid thoughts." I sighed, walking into the living room. Nathan followed close behind, and grabbed my shoulders, turning me round to face him. "Tell me." He looked into my eyes. I sighed sadly again. "It's coming up to three years Nath. They still don't have anymore evidence. I've only been told June. I won't know until the day. It's Martin, Nath." I said, seeing Nathan's confused face. "He's getting released." Nathan just pulled me into a tight hug. "You know there will be a restraining order put on him. He wont be able to come anywhere near you." Nathan said. "But if he does, he'll have to deal with all of us boys first." Nath squeezed my shoulders. "It'll be fine Mads." "Thanks Nath, you always know what to say." I smiled. "I also always know how to cheer people up." Nathan winked. "Lets go for a meal tonight, my treat?" "Sounds great" I replied, kissing him gently on his parted lips. "Love you." "Love you too Madeline." He answered.
I had a lovely meal with Nathan. We went to this gorgeous little restaurant right in the centre of London. Apart from the paparazzi, everything was perfect. I had the most perfect boyfriend in the world. My worries had almost disappeared. Not quite, but almost.
Chapter 46 - Birthday Plans
*Nathan's POV*
It was coming up to Madeline's 19th birthday. It was only 3 days away. I'd just found out we were doing a gig in London, but it was from 4-7, so we'd be home in good time to do something for Maddie. Me and the boys and their girlfriends were planning a surprise party for Madeline, to celebrate her 19th. Maddie was on a modelling job right now, so everyone had gathered in the house to help organize this surprise party. "Right guys." I began. "The plan is that me and the boys do the gig, then you all say you're going out for a drink. I tell Maddie that I will take her out for dinner, to celebrate her birthday. We go back to the house, so that we can get ready quickly, and then we'll leave and meet you at the club, where a surprise party is being held. I'll leave you in charge Kels and Tom, to make sure Madeline's parents get down from Scotland in time. The party will start at 8. You guys are all getting ready at one of Jay's mate's house, yeah?" I finished. Everyone agreed with me. I just hoped Madeline would like it. Everything had to be perfect for her. She deserved it. I don't think anyone else in the world understood my love for Madeline, or how much she meant to me. She meant more than the world. She's the only person I trust...
"Penny for your thoughts?" I jumped, looking to my left. It was Nareesha. "Just thinking about the party" I smiled. "It will be perfect Nath, don't worry. You leave it to us girls to sort out the club, the food, the design, the music, everything! All you have to worry about is the guests!" She patted me on the back. "Quick, that's Madeline home! Stop talking about it!" Jay said, as Maddie opened the front door, before entering the living room. "So... lovely weather, eh?" Max said, gesturing to the window. We all murmured in agreement, trying to hold in our laughter. This party was going to be hilarious.
*Nathan's POV*
It was coming up to Madeline's 19th birthday. It was only 3 days away. I'd just found out we were doing a gig in London, but it was from 4-7, so we'd be home in good time to do something for Maddie. Me and the boys and their girlfriends were planning a surprise party for Madeline, to celebrate her 19th. Maddie was on a modelling job right now, so everyone had gathered in the house to help organize this surprise party. "Right guys." I began. "The plan is that me and the boys do the gig, then you all say you're going out for a drink. I tell Maddie that I will take her out for dinner, to celebrate her birthday. We go back to the house, so that we can get ready quickly, and then we'll leave and meet you at the club, where a surprise party is being held. I'll leave you in charge Kels and Tom, to make sure Madeline's parents get down from Scotland in time. The party will start at 8. You guys are all getting ready at one of Jay's mate's house, yeah?" I finished. Everyone agreed with me. I just hoped Madeline would like it. Everything had to be perfect for her. She deserved it. I don't think anyone else in the world understood my love for Madeline, or how much she meant to me. She meant more than the world. She's the only person I trust...
"Penny for your thoughts?" I jumped, looking to my left. It was Nareesha. "Just thinking about the party" I smiled. "It will be perfect Nath, don't worry. You leave it to us girls to sort out the club, the food, the design, the music, everything! All you have to worry about is the guests!" She patted me on the back. "Quick, that's Madeline home! Stop talking about it!" Jay said, as Maddie opened the front door, before entering the living room. "So... lovely weather, eh?" Max said, gesturing to the window. We all murmured in agreement, trying to hold in our laughter. This party was going to be hilarious.
Chapter 47 - A Good Day, Turned Bad.
The sun streamed into my room through a gap in my cream curtains. It was a lovely morning. It was the 14th of June, which also meant, it was my birthday. I was 19. Wow. Time flies. Suddenly, I heard a light knock on my door, before a face appeared. It was Nathan, carrying some breakfast on a tray, and also carrying a gift bag. "Happy birthday gorgeous." He smiled, before placing the tray on the bedside table. "Breakfast in bed!" He grinned, kissing me softly. "This is for you." He went on, holding out the gift bag. "Thanks so much babe." I smiled, opening it carefully. Inside was a beautiful dress. It was a mixi dress, short at the front, and long and floaty at the back. It had a plunge v-neck, and it had thick straps, and it was leopard print, with a black belt in the middle. I loved it! "I didn't know if you would like it or not.. The girls helped me pick." Nath nervously looked at me, waiting for a response. "It's absolutely gorgeous Nathan." I beamed. I looked at the bag again. There was still an envelope, and a little box. I opened the envelope. Inside was a card, with £100 pounds inside! "Nath..." I began to protest. "Just open the last box." Nathan ignored me. I carefully opened the little box, gasping, as inside was a silver necklace with the letter 'M' engraved in a heart shaped charm. On the back it said, in tiny writing, 'Love you forever, Nathan x' It was adorable. This birthday was turning out to be amazing already.
*Martin's P.O.V.*
Fuck yeah! I was finally out of that hell hole they call prison. Obviously, i'd been told to stay away from Madeline, or there would be serious consequences, which i'd expected, but who gives? After returning briefly to my old flat, to get money, I headed to the shops.
Returning back to my house an hour later, with multiple shopping bags, I collapsed into my armchair to read the paper. The first piece of news in oveer 2 years. I scanned through the first few pages, nothing really interested me, until page 17...
'Nathan Sykes spotted looking more loved up than ever with girlfriend Madeline Evans at Rihanna's party.' The title read. That was my Madeline. The picture was of her and some guy called Nathan kissing outside a club. I could feel the anger rushing up inside me. Madeline, with a boyfriend?! Raging, I read the article, before stopping. 'Nathan and the rest of chart topping success boyband The Wanted are headlining a London gig today in Hyde Park.' Hyde Park? I knew where that was. Without thinking twice, I grabbed my car keys. I was driving to London.
*Maddie's P.O.V.*
"You were great babe!" I grinned, before kissing Nath. He had just come off stage with the rest of the boys, and they had smashed it, like they always do! "I'm taking you out for dinner now." He announced. "For your birthday. We'll just pop back to the house so we can change."
Twenty minutes later, and we were back at the house. I quickly went to get changed, putting on the dress Nathan bought me. Nath came in after a bit. He was ready. I was just putting on my last coat of mascara. I quickly took my hair out of the messy bun I had in, before shaking it out, to produce waves, and then putting on a pair of nude heels. I picked up my phone, at which moment it started to ring. It was an unknown number.
The call was very short, but effective. "Martin's been released Nath. That was the police, letting me know." I said, my voice choking up. Nathan just hugged me, while I cried. He comforted me, before saying, "Babe, it'll be alright, he can't come near you." I nodded, still clearly upset. "I need to fix my make-up. I am having a good time tonight. I said bravely.
"I must have just left my bag in the kitchen." I said, dragging Nathan into the room, opening the door. "I'm always leaving it in places, or losing it, i'm almost as bad as Jay with his ph-" I stopped in my tracks.
"Hello Madeline. Did you miss me?"
It was Martin.
The sun streamed into my room through a gap in my cream curtains. It was a lovely morning. It was the 14th of June, which also meant, it was my birthday. I was 19. Wow. Time flies. Suddenly, I heard a light knock on my door, before a face appeared. It was Nathan, carrying some breakfast on a tray, and also carrying a gift bag. "Happy birthday gorgeous." He smiled, before placing the tray on the bedside table. "Breakfast in bed!" He grinned, kissing me softly. "This is for you." He went on, holding out the gift bag. "Thanks so much babe." I smiled, opening it carefully. Inside was a beautiful dress. It was a mixi dress, short at the front, and long and floaty at the back. It had a plunge v-neck, and it had thick straps, and it was leopard print, with a black belt in the middle. I loved it! "I didn't know if you would like it or not.. The girls helped me pick." Nath nervously looked at me, waiting for a response. "It's absolutely gorgeous Nathan." I beamed. I looked at the bag again. There was still an envelope, and a little box. I opened the envelope. Inside was a card, with £100 pounds inside! "Nath..." I began to protest. "Just open the last box." Nathan ignored me. I carefully opened the little box, gasping, as inside was a silver necklace with the letter 'M' engraved in a heart shaped charm. On the back it said, in tiny writing, 'Love you forever, Nathan x' It was adorable. This birthday was turning out to be amazing already.
*Martin's P.O.V.*
Fuck yeah! I was finally out of that hell hole they call prison. Obviously, i'd been told to stay away from Madeline, or there would be serious consequences, which i'd expected, but who gives? After returning briefly to my old flat, to get money, I headed to the shops.
Returning back to my house an hour later, with multiple shopping bags, I collapsed into my armchair to read the paper. The first piece of news in oveer 2 years. I scanned through the first few pages, nothing really interested me, until page 17...
'Nathan Sykes spotted looking more loved up than ever with girlfriend Madeline Evans at Rihanna's party.' The title read. That was my Madeline. The picture was of her and some guy called Nathan kissing outside a club. I could feel the anger rushing up inside me. Madeline, with a boyfriend?! Raging, I read the article, before stopping. 'Nathan and the rest of chart topping success boyband The Wanted are headlining a London gig today in Hyde Park.' Hyde Park? I knew where that was. Without thinking twice, I grabbed my car keys. I was driving to London.
*Maddie's P.O.V.*
"You were great babe!" I grinned, before kissing Nath. He had just come off stage with the rest of the boys, and they had smashed it, like they always do! "I'm taking you out for dinner now." He announced. "For your birthday. We'll just pop back to the house so we can change."
Twenty minutes later, and we were back at the house. I quickly went to get changed, putting on the dress Nathan bought me. Nath came in after a bit. He was ready. I was just putting on my last coat of mascara. I quickly took my hair out of the messy bun I had in, before shaking it out, to produce waves, and then putting on a pair of nude heels. I picked up my phone, at which moment it started to ring. It was an unknown number.
The call was very short, but effective. "Martin's been released Nath. That was the police, letting me know." I said, my voice choking up. Nathan just hugged me, while I cried. He comforted me, before saying, "Babe, it'll be alright, he can't come near you." I nodded, still clearly upset. "I need to fix my make-up. I am having a good time tonight. I said bravely.
"I must have just left my bag in the kitchen." I said, dragging Nathan into the room, opening the door. "I'm always leaving it in places, or losing it, i'm almost as bad as Jay with his ph-" I stopped in my tracks.
"Hello Madeline. Did you miss me?"
It was Martin.
Chapter 48 - Disaster
"Well, well, well.." Martin said, calmly, walking over to the kitchen door, shutting it, and staying firmly put in front of it, preventing us escaping. Nathan stood protectively beside me. "How are you Madeline?" Martin asked. "W-what are you doing here?!" I croaked out. "Just came to see you babes." He laughed. "Just leave me alone Martin. I don't want anything to do with you anymore. You hurt me, and you got punished for it. I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be anywhere near me." I shaked out. "Make me, you bitch." He said. "You worthless bitch." "OI!" Nath exclaimed. "Don't you dare speak to Mads like that!" "Fuck off lover boy!" Martin shouted. "How could you replace me, with him?! He's an idiot, you heartless cow!" Martin suddenly grabbed my shoulders with his grubby hands, shaking me hard, before pinning me against the kitchen wall. "D-d-d-don't hu-u-urt me" I whimpered. "You bastard!" Nathan screamed, lunging at Martin. Martin let go of me, and I collapsed onto the floor, limply. "No Nathan, he's dangerous!!" I shrieked, as Martin charged at Nathan, causing him to push Nathan into the kitchen counter. Before I knew it, Nathan was falling, and he hit his head, with full force, into the kitchen top, before collapsing onto the kitchen tiles, clearly out cold. I screamed as loud as I could, before everything went black.
I was moving. I was somewhere pitch black, but I was moving. My head was absolutely killing me. I gently put my hand up to the spot that was sore, and felt a shot of pain. I had a huge bump on my forehead. I felt really dazed. martin must have knocked me out in the kitchen. Then it dawned on me. I was in a car boot. There was no sign of Nathan, and I was worried. I hope to god Martin hadn't done anything drastic. The car suddenly ground to a halt, and I was knocked to the side of the boot, by the force of the brakes. The boot was opened, and a pain or hands dragged me out, like I was a rag-doll, before throwing me onto the floor. I took a look at my surroundings. We were in the clearing, in the middle of an isolated forest, and there was a path, leading to a fast flowing river.
"Now, Madeline, will you take me back?" The voice startled me. Of course, it was Martin. He had to be joking?! Take him back? The cheek! "Where's Nathan!" I asked frantically. "He's at the house, probably dead by now. Now, will you take me back?" He repeated, this time with more anger in his voice, as he hauled me up from the ground, forcing me against the car bonnet. He was going to rape me. "Just like old times, eh Maddie?" He sneered. "NO!" I screamed, trying to force myself away, but Martin was too strong. I think you can guess what happened next.
After the horrible ordeal was finally over, I was left to limply collapse back onto the ground. I was extremely weak, and paralyzed with fear. "Will you take me back?!" He repeated for the third time. "No!" I squealed. He genuinely couldn't think I would take him back, after everything that happened?! "Fine!" He snapped, and he spat on me. Brutally, he tied my legs together, with me protesting all the way, before dragging me by my weak arms, towards the rapid river. "No, no, no, no, no" I whimpered, realising what he was going to do. I was to weak to do anything, and my head was still spinning. "If I can't have you, then nobody fucking can!" He shouted, before quickly picking me up, and chucking me into the river, like I was a piece of litter.
I felt the icy coldness of the water hit me straight away, running all the way through my body. My body went into shock. The strong current washed me rapidly down the river, barely keeping me afloat. I wasn't an idiot. I knew it was only a matter of time before I drowned, got caught in something, or crashed into a boulder. I was a goner. This was it, I was dead. I saw huge log floating in the river, just out of reach, and I was getting weaker by the second. I reached out to attempt to grab it, it was my only chance of survival, but at the last moment, a wave swept over me, and I blacked out.
"Well, well, well.." Martin said, calmly, walking over to the kitchen door, shutting it, and staying firmly put in front of it, preventing us escaping. Nathan stood protectively beside me. "How are you Madeline?" Martin asked. "W-what are you doing here?!" I croaked out. "Just came to see you babes." He laughed. "Just leave me alone Martin. I don't want anything to do with you anymore. You hurt me, and you got punished for it. I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be anywhere near me." I shaked out. "Make me, you bitch." He said. "You worthless bitch." "OI!" Nath exclaimed. "Don't you dare speak to Mads like that!" "Fuck off lover boy!" Martin shouted. "How could you replace me, with him?! He's an idiot, you heartless cow!" Martin suddenly grabbed my shoulders with his grubby hands, shaking me hard, before pinning me against the kitchen wall. "D-d-d-don't hu-u-urt me" I whimpered. "You bastard!" Nathan screamed, lunging at Martin. Martin let go of me, and I collapsed onto the floor, limply. "No Nathan, he's dangerous!!" I shrieked, as Martin charged at Nathan, causing him to push Nathan into the kitchen counter. Before I knew it, Nathan was falling, and he hit his head, with full force, into the kitchen top, before collapsing onto the kitchen tiles, clearly out cold. I screamed as loud as I could, before everything went black.
I was moving. I was somewhere pitch black, but I was moving. My head was absolutely killing me. I gently put my hand up to the spot that was sore, and felt a shot of pain. I had a huge bump on my forehead. I felt really dazed. martin must have knocked me out in the kitchen. Then it dawned on me. I was in a car boot. There was no sign of Nathan, and I was worried. I hope to god Martin hadn't done anything drastic. The car suddenly ground to a halt, and I was knocked to the side of the boot, by the force of the brakes. The boot was opened, and a pain or hands dragged me out, like I was a rag-doll, before throwing me onto the floor. I took a look at my surroundings. We were in the clearing, in the middle of an isolated forest, and there was a path, leading to a fast flowing river.
"Now, Madeline, will you take me back?" The voice startled me. Of course, it was Martin. He had to be joking?! Take him back? The cheek! "Where's Nathan!" I asked frantically. "He's at the house, probably dead by now. Now, will you take me back?" He repeated, this time with more anger in his voice, as he hauled me up from the ground, forcing me against the car bonnet. He was going to rape me. "Just like old times, eh Maddie?" He sneered. "NO!" I screamed, trying to force myself away, but Martin was too strong. I think you can guess what happened next.
After the horrible ordeal was finally over, I was left to limply collapse back onto the ground. I was extremely weak, and paralyzed with fear. "Will you take me back?!" He repeated for the third time. "No!" I squealed. He genuinely couldn't think I would take him back, after everything that happened?! "Fine!" He snapped, and he spat on me. Brutally, he tied my legs together, with me protesting all the way, before dragging me by my weak arms, towards the rapid river. "No, no, no, no, no" I whimpered, realising what he was going to do. I was to weak to do anything, and my head was still spinning. "If I can't have you, then nobody fucking can!" He shouted, before quickly picking me up, and chucking me into the river, like I was a piece of litter.
I felt the icy coldness of the water hit me straight away, running all the way through my body. My body went into shock. The strong current washed me rapidly down the river, barely keeping me afloat. I wasn't an idiot. I knew it was only a matter of time before I drowned, got caught in something, or crashed into a boulder. I was a goner. This was it, I was dead. I saw huge log floating in the river, just out of reach, and I was getting weaker by the second. I reached out to attempt to grab it, it was my only chance of survival, but at the last moment, a wave swept over me, and I blacked out.
Chapter 49 - Fear
*Siva's POV*
It had been two hours since Nathan and Madeline were supposed to have arrived at the club for Maddie's surprise birthday party. Everyone was here, except them. I could hear the anxious chatter from all the guests. The party couldn't start without the birthday girl, so everyone was just sitting about, and they all had the same worried look on their face. None of them were answering their phones, despite us calling countless amounts of timed, and leaving numerous voice-mails and texts. I was getting extremely worried for them.
"I think i'm going to check the flat." I said suddenly to Nareesha. "I was just about to suggest someone does that, i'm getting really anxious." She replied. I could see the worried look painted all over her face. I announced to everyone I was going to check the flat. I didn't need to shout, because the room was already unusually quiet. "I'll come too mate." Max said. I nodded in agreement, and we set off out the club together.
We arrived at the house a mere fifteen minutes later, to find the front door unlocked. This couldn't be a good sign. "Nath, Mads?" Max shouted through the house. We split, and I went upstairs to look for them, while Max stayed downstairs to check.
I quickly peeked in all the upstairs rooms. No one. Suddenly, I heard Max scream in fright. I charged downstairs to find Max in the kitchen, huddling over an unconscious someone. That someone was Nathan. I ran over, kneeling down beside them to check Nath's pulse. He was still breathing, thankfully, but he had a huge lump at the back of his head. He'd obviously hit his head of something. "Nath, mate, can you hear us?" I said into his ear. "Hrmmmghhh" He replied. "Nath!! Wake up!" Max cried. He slowly sat him up against the wall, and soon his eyes opened. He looked like he would need an ice pack, so I ran into the freezer to get him one, filling a glass with cold water on the way back. I handed it to him, and he began to gulp it down. "Slowly Nathan." I said, as I held the ice-pack onto his head. I was so happy he was alive.
It took him a good twenty minutes before he was fully functioning again. Shaking and crying, he told us what had happened. I didn't know how to feel. I suppose I felt a mixture off anger, sadness, annoyance. I was just upset. We had no idea where Madeline was, or even if she was still alive. It was a horrible thought.
Immediately, Max was on the phone to the police, and I had phoned Tom. He had told everyone, and they had all gone home, in shock. We promised to keep them all updated. The only ones who stayed were us boys, Kelsey, Nareesha, Zoe, Michelle and Madeline's parents, who were all now anxiously sitting in the living room, waiting on the police.
They arrived very quickly. "We have a team of experts out looking for a Miss Madeline Evans. We are doing everything we can to trace her and a certain suspect, Martin Fox." The officer said. "We managed to trace Martin's car to an isolated spot in between a forest and a river, but upon arriving at the place, it is clear Martin Fox has fled the scene, although with or without Miss Evans, we are unsure." We were all silent. This couldn't have been a worse day.
"Nathan Sykes, do you mind if we ask you a few questions?" The officer said, looking at Nath. Nathan stood up, sniffed, and followed the police officer into the kitchen. He was distraught. His best friend, and the love of his life, could very well be dead. It was a horrible thought.
*Siva's POV*
It had been two hours since Nathan and Madeline were supposed to have arrived at the club for Maddie's surprise birthday party. Everyone was here, except them. I could hear the anxious chatter from all the guests. The party couldn't start without the birthday girl, so everyone was just sitting about, and they all had the same worried look on their face. None of them were answering their phones, despite us calling countless amounts of timed, and leaving numerous voice-mails and texts. I was getting extremely worried for them.
"I think i'm going to check the flat." I said suddenly to Nareesha. "I was just about to suggest someone does that, i'm getting really anxious." She replied. I could see the worried look painted all over her face. I announced to everyone I was going to check the flat. I didn't need to shout, because the room was already unusually quiet. "I'll come too mate." Max said. I nodded in agreement, and we set off out the club together.
We arrived at the house a mere fifteen minutes later, to find the front door unlocked. This couldn't be a good sign. "Nath, Mads?" Max shouted through the house. We split, and I went upstairs to look for them, while Max stayed downstairs to check.
I quickly peeked in all the upstairs rooms. No one. Suddenly, I heard Max scream in fright. I charged downstairs to find Max in the kitchen, huddling over an unconscious someone. That someone was Nathan. I ran over, kneeling down beside them to check Nath's pulse. He was still breathing, thankfully, but he had a huge lump at the back of his head. He'd obviously hit his head of something. "Nath, mate, can you hear us?" I said into his ear. "Hrmmmghhh" He replied. "Nath!! Wake up!" Max cried. He slowly sat him up against the wall, and soon his eyes opened. He looked like he would need an ice pack, so I ran into the freezer to get him one, filling a glass with cold water on the way back. I handed it to him, and he began to gulp it down. "Slowly Nathan." I said, as I held the ice-pack onto his head. I was so happy he was alive.
It took him a good twenty minutes before he was fully functioning again. Shaking and crying, he told us what had happened. I didn't know how to feel. I suppose I felt a mixture off anger, sadness, annoyance. I was just upset. We had no idea where Madeline was, or even if she was still alive. It was a horrible thought.
Immediately, Max was on the phone to the police, and I had phoned Tom. He had told everyone, and they had all gone home, in shock. We promised to keep them all updated. The only ones who stayed were us boys, Kelsey, Nareesha, Zoe, Michelle and Madeline's parents, who were all now anxiously sitting in the living room, waiting on the police.
They arrived very quickly. "We have a team of experts out looking for a Miss Madeline Evans. We are doing everything we can to trace her and a certain suspect, Martin Fox." The officer said. "We managed to trace Martin's car to an isolated spot in between a forest and a river, but upon arriving at the place, it is clear Martin Fox has fled the scene, although with or without Miss Evans, we are unsure." We were all silent. This couldn't have been a worse day.
"Nathan Sykes, do you mind if we ask you a few questions?" The officer said, looking at Nath. Nathan stood up, sniffed, and followed the police officer into the kitchen. He was distraught. His best friend, and the love of his life, could very well be dead. It was a horrible thought.
Chapter 50 - News
*Nathan's POV*
After the policemen had spoken to me about Madeline, I just managed to drag myself upstairs, and into Maddie's bedroom. Looking round, I saw photos of us, and the rest of the band, and the girls. Madeline had changed all of our lives, for the better. She couldn't have died. I had to take a leaf out of the Kelsey's books and think positive. I had to have hope. Crying silently, I collapsed onto Maddie's bed, into a deep sleep full of nightmares.
Over the next three days, I kept waking up, but then almost immediately falling back asleep, only leaving the room if I had to, and to see if there was any news. There wasn't. Each time I asked someone their response was always, "I'm sorry Nath." I didn't like the sad atmosphere that was in the house, so I would always retreat back upstairs, to Mads' room. I had done nothing but sleep the last few days.
"Nath, Nath! Baby Nath! Fucking wake up!" I could feel someone shaking me. I blearily opened my eyes, and could see a blurry image of Tom, standing above me. "Mate, get up, the police are on their way!" He said. "T-the police?" I stammered. Why were they coming? "Yes, the police. Now get your fat arse downstairs." Tom finished, exiting Madeline's room.
I was down in five minutes, and Nareesha had embraced me in a warm hug. "Y'alright Nath?" She asked sensitively. I didn't have time to reply, as I hears the door knock. Jay jumped up, and a few seconds later, he was escorting two policemen into the living room.
"I understand you are all friends or relatives of a Miss Madeline Evans?" One of the policemen began. We all murmured in agreement. "Well, I fully regret to inform you, that we have had some bad news. I'm extremely sorry, but a body has been found matching Madeline's description."
*Nathan's POV*
After the policemen had spoken to me about Madeline, I just managed to drag myself upstairs, and into Maddie's bedroom. Looking round, I saw photos of us, and the rest of the band, and the girls. Madeline had changed all of our lives, for the better. She couldn't have died. I had to take a leaf out of the Kelsey's books and think positive. I had to have hope. Crying silently, I collapsed onto Maddie's bed, into a deep sleep full of nightmares.
Over the next three days, I kept waking up, but then almost immediately falling back asleep, only leaving the room if I had to, and to see if there was any news. There wasn't. Each time I asked someone their response was always, "I'm sorry Nath." I didn't like the sad atmosphere that was in the house, so I would always retreat back upstairs, to Mads' room. I had done nothing but sleep the last few days.
"Nath, Nath! Baby Nath! Fucking wake up!" I could feel someone shaking me. I blearily opened my eyes, and could see a blurry image of Tom, standing above me. "Mate, get up, the police are on their way!" He said. "T-the police?" I stammered. Why were they coming? "Yes, the police. Now get your fat arse downstairs." Tom finished, exiting Madeline's room.
I was down in five minutes, and Nareesha had embraced me in a warm hug. "Y'alright Nath?" She asked sensitively. I didn't have time to reply, as I hears the door knock. Jay jumped up, and a few seconds later, he was escorting two policemen into the living room.
"I understand you are all friends or relatives of a Miss Madeline Evans?" One of the policemen began. We all murmured in agreement. "Well, I fully regret to inform you, that we have had some bad news. I'm extremely sorry, but a body has been found matching Madeline's description."
Chapter 51 - Waiting.
*Nathan's POV*
"You mean she's d-d-....dead?" I whispered, refusing to believe it. "I'm afraid s-oh!" The officer began, as suddenly his mobile rang. "Mhm, yes, of course, i'm actually with them now, i'll let them know. Thanks." He said.
"Madeline is still alive. The paramedics managed to get her heart beating again, just a few moments ago. It's lucky she's alive." The officer began. I heaved a sigh of relief. "She's in a bad state. She was found washed up at a small deserted beach, a few miles off from where Martin had obviously dumped her in the river just an hour ago. We currently have a team of experts out searching for Mr Fox. Madeline is in an extremely bad way. We aren't sure what the outcome could be. She's on her way to the hospital now.
Within the hour, me, Kels, Tom and Madeline's parents were on our way. We decided it would be best if only a few of us went. I'm nt going to lie, I was terrified just thinking about what would await me when we arrived.
Another half hour later, we were escorted into Madeline's room, where a nurse was hovering over Maddie's bed. "Is she OK? Let me see her!" I said anxiously, rushing over, before gasping. A pale, almost lifeless body was in front of me, with big black circles round her eyes, and her skin looked as thin as paper. If you touched her, I was sure she would break. She had various needles and other objects attached to her body, keeping her alive. She looked awful. "She's still unconscious." The nurse said softly. I knelt down beside her bed, and carefully took her limp hand in mine, before kissing it gently. "You can do it Mads. Fight through it babe." A tear ran slowly down my cheek, and I found a lump in my throat, I was unable to say any more.
A week had passed, and there was still nothing.
I was sitting next to her bed, like I did every day. Tom and Kelsey were here with me again. It was the seventh day, and the main doctor had just come in to check Madeline. Once he had given her the once over, he turned to Tom, Kelsey and I. "It's not looking good i'm afraid. Her heart rate keeps changing. I think you'd be best to prepare yourselves for the worst. I'm really sorry."
*Nathan's POV*
"You mean she's d-d-....dead?" I whispered, refusing to believe it. "I'm afraid s-oh!" The officer began, as suddenly his mobile rang. "Mhm, yes, of course, i'm actually with them now, i'll let them know. Thanks." He said.
"Madeline is still alive. The paramedics managed to get her heart beating again, just a few moments ago. It's lucky she's alive." The officer began. I heaved a sigh of relief. "She's in a bad state. She was found washed up at a small deserted beach, a few miles off from where Martin had obviously dumped her in the river just an hour ago. We currently have a team of experts out searching for Mr Fox. Madeline is in an extremely bad way. We aren't sure what the outcome could be. She's on her way to the hospital now.
Within the hour, me, Kels, Tom and Madeline's parents were on our way. We decided it would be best if only a few of us went. I'm nt going to lie, I was terrified just thinking about what would await me when we arrived.
Another half hour later, we were escorted into Madeline's room, where a nurse was hovering over Maddie's bed. "Is she OK? Let me see her!" I said anxiously, rushing over, before gasping. A pale, almost lifeless body was in front of me, with big black circles round her eyes, and her skin looked as thin as paper. If you touched her, I was sure she would break. She had various needles and other objects attached to her body, keeping her alive. She looked awful. "She's still unconscious." The nurse said softly. I knelt down beside her bed, and carefully took her limp hand in mine, before kissing it gently. "You can do it Mads. Fight through it babe." A tear ran slowly down my cheek, and I found a lump in my throat, I was unable to say any more.
A week had passed, and there was still nothing.
I was sitting next to her bed, like I did every day. Tom and Kelsey were here with me again. It was the seventh day, and the main doctor had just come in to check Madeline. Once he had given her the once over, he turned to Tom, Kelsey and I. "It's not looking good i'm afraid. Her heart rate keeps changing. I think you'd be best to prepare yourselves for the worst. I'm really sorry."
Chapter 52 - I'll Be Your Strength
This couldn't be happening. My Madeline. My perfect girlfriend. I couldn't believe it. I refused to believe it. I started shaking, and felt Kelsey try to comfort me, by slipping her arms around me. It all got too much. Sobbing, I ran out of the room, down six flights of stairs and I didn't stop running until I the cold outside air hit me, then, I started to cry uncontrollably.
After about only five minutes, I heard footsteps behind me. Not bothering to turn round, I collapsed onto the wall beside me, as did the person. I looked to my left. It was Tom. "Mate, i'm so sorry." He said, finally. His eyes were all red. It looked like I wasn't the only one who had been crying. "It's not your fault." I murmured. There was silence between us for a few moments, before Tom finally said, "She'd want you up there next to her you know. Nathan, I really think you should go up. It's hard for all of us." "But I can't face seeing Madeline like this." I replied through my hazy tears. "Yes you can Nath. You're braver than you think." Tom answered. Tom was right. I needed to be strong. For Madeline.
I was soon back in the too-familiar hospital room, at Madeline's bed side, holding her hand. "We'll uh, give you a moment Nath." Kelsey said, ushering Tom out the room.
"Madeline." I began. "You can't go. You can't leave. Think of all the people you'll be leaving behind. You'll be leaving me, your boyfriend, I love you too much to let that happen. Your family, your friends from dancing, your friends from modelling, your friend Pixie and Rihanna, Michelle, Kelsey, Zoe, Nareesha, and all their friends, Tom, Max, Siva, Jay, even Martin, Big Kev, Jayne and the rest of our crew. This list could go on forever. All these people would miss you. You can't go. It's too soon! You're still a teenager. You haven't lived half your life yet! It's breaking my heart. I need you to stay strong. You're a fighter. Don't give Martin the satisfaction of winning. It's what he wants. You can fight it off. It's not over yet." The tears were streaming down my face. I leaned close to her ear, and began to sing softly.
"Hold on, hold on, i'll be there..., i'll your strength, I will, I will be." I wanted Madeline to survive more than anything else in the world. I love her, and I can't live without her.
This couldn't be happening. My Madeline. My perfect girlfriend. I couldn't believe it. I refused to believe it. I started shaking, and felt Kelsey try to comfort me, by slipping her arms around me. It all got too much. Sobbing, I ran out of the room, down six flights of stairs and I didn't stop running until I the cold outside air hit me, then, I started to cry uncontrollably.
After about only five minutes, I heard footsteps behind me. Not bothering to turn round, I collapsed onto the wall beside me, as did the person. I looked to my left. It was Tom. "Mate, i'm so sorry." He said, finally. His eyes were all red. It looked like I wasn't the only one who had been crying. "It's not your fault." I murmured. There was silence between us for a few moments, before Tom finally said, "She'd want you up there next to her you know. Nathan, I really think you should go up. It's hard for all of us." "But I can't face seeing Madeline like this." I replied through my hazy tears. "Yes you can Nath. You're braver than you think." Tom answered. Tom was right. I needed to be strong. For Madeline.
I was soon back in the too-familiar hospital room, at Madeline's bed side, holding her hand. "We'll uh, give you a moment Nath." Kelsey said, ushering Tom out the room.
"Madeline." I began. "You can't go. You can't leave. Think of all the people you'll be leaving behind. You'll be leaving me, your boyfriend, I love you too much to let that happen. Your family, your friends from dancing, your friends from modelling, your friend Pixie and Rihanna, Michelle, Kelsey, Zoe, Nareesha, and all their friends, Tom, Max, Siva, Jay, even Martin, Big Kev, Jayne and the rest of our crew. This list could go on forever. All these people would miss you. You can't go. It's too soon! You're still a teenager. You haven't lived half your life yet! It's breaking my heart. I need you to stay strong. You're a fighter. Don't give Martin the satisfaction of winning. It's what he wants. You can fight it off. It's not over yet." The tears were streaming down my face. I leaned close to her ear, and began to sing softly.
"Hold on, hold on, i'll be there..., i'll your strength, I will, I will be." I wanted Madeline to survive more than anything else in the world. I love her, and I can't live without her.
Chapter 53 - A Week Later
Another week had passed, and there was still no sign of any change in Madeline's condition. She was still unconcious. A coma, was the word the doctors had used. I hated that word, "coma" it sounds scary. It's what all the TV shows and Doctors use when they say someone's in a very bad condition. Which Madeline sadly was. From what we could understand, Maddie had received a massive blow to her head, likely to have been caused by Martin wanting to knock her out, had inhaled too much water into her lungs when she was thrown into the river, had broken three ribs, and sprained her ankle badly. The doctors also said it would be most likely that Madeline will have some form of brain damage when she eventually wakes up. The chances of her being fine brain wise were very, very small. It was only a 1 in 1000 chance actually, and i'm not going to lie, those statistics terrified me. I needed her to be okay. She means way too much to me, and loads of other people too.
I was sitting next to Madeline, alongside Kelsey, Tom, Max and Michelle, who were talking quietly among themselves, whilst I just stared at Maddie, holding her limp hand tightly. The rest of the guys had learned just to give me some space with Maddie, so they were still in the room, aware of what was going on, but at the same time, they didn't want to disturb us. Then, out of nowhere, it flickered, her eyelid just flickered. "Guys, Madeline's eye just flickered!" I said, as they all turned eagerly to look at Mads. As they watched for a moment, I started to think I had been imagining it.
Then, it happened again. Both eyelids this time, before, it seemed like magic, both her eyes flickered for a bit, then they blinked open.
"Na-a-ath." Maddie croaked out weakly. "Madeline." I said, grinning. "I love you-you, N-Nathan." She stammered feebly. "I love you to my darling. That's my girl. I knew you would pull through. I knew you were a fighter. I always believed in you. Even when the doctors told me it wasn't going to be good, I refused to believe it. I love you so much babe." I whispered, breaking down into fresh tears.
She was weak, but she was alive. Hello
Another week had passed, and there was still no sign of any change in Madeline's condition. She was still unconcious. A coma, was the word the doctors had used. I hated that word, "coma" it sounds scary. It's what all the TV shows and Doctors use when they say someone's in a very bad condition. Which Madeline sadly was. From what we could understand, Maddie had received a massive blow to her head, likely to have been caused by Martin wanting to knock her out, had inhaled too much water into her lungs when she was thrown into the river, had broken three ribs, and sprained her ankle badly. The doctors also said it would be most likely that Madeline will have some form of brain damage when she eventually wakes up. The chances of her being fine brain wise were very, very small. It was only a 1 in 1000 chance actually, and i'm not going to lie, those statistics terrified me. I needed her to be okay. She means way too much to me, and loads of other people too.
I was sitting next to Madeline, alongside Kelsey, Tom, Max and Michelle, who were talking quietly among themselves, whilst I just stared at Maddie, holding her limp hand tightly. The rest of the guys had learned just to give me some space with Maddie, so they were still in the room, aware of what was going on, but at the same time, they didn't want to disturb us. Then, out of nowhere, it flickered, her eyelid just flickered. "Guys, Madeline's eye just flickered!" I said, as they all turned eagerly to look at Mads. As they watched for a moment, I started to think I had been imagining it.
Then, it happened again. Both eyelids this time, before, it seemed like magic, both her eyes flickered for a bit, then they blinked open.
"Na-a-ath." Maddie croaked out weakly. "Madeline." I said, grinning. "I love you-you, N-Nathan." She stammered feebly. "I love you to my darling. That's my girl. I knew you would pull through. I knew you were a fighter. I always believed in you. Even when the doctors told me it wasn't going to be good, I refused to believe it. I love you so much babe." I whispered, breaking down into fresh tears.
She was weak, but she was alive. Hello
Chapter 54 - Home
*MADELINE'S POV*
A month later and i was back from hospital, feeling brand new! Well, almost. I have crutches to help with my ankle, and my ribs get sore sometimes, sometimes it's so sore that I have to go and lie down, with the help of Nathan. I'm blessed to still be alive. I couldn't be happier, unless Martin was caught. You can't ask for everything though.
At the moment, we were all sitting in the living room, just talking. I was so glad to be home. Yes, I could call the boys house my home. It was where I had stayed for over a year, and it looked like I would be staying here for a while longer. The doctors had said I was very lucky not to have had any brain damage at all, and thankfully they said that my rib and ankle injuries will not affect me, but i'm not allowed to dance for at least another 6 weeks. I couldn't wait to be back on my feet without crutches. Everyone was being extra nice to me, and they were all deliberately avoiding the tender subject of Martin, which they new upset me. They all knew exactly what happened, but I had never repeated the details. It pained me to much to even think about it, and it was something I would have to live with in the back of my mind.
The night I told everyone exactly what happened, with Martin trying to drown me, their reactions were exactly as I had expected them to be. The girls were just speechless, silent tears running down their cheeks, Jay and Siva looked disgusted, while Tom, Max and Nathan just simply wanted to murder him.
Then, out of the blue, my mobile rang. I didn't recognize the number. I nervously stared at the phone, listening to the ring tone, and watching it flash, before Nathan smiled sweetly at me, and answered it.
From the start to the end of the conversation, Nathan's smile grew and grew, until he was positively beaming by the time he ended the call.
"That was the police. They've found Martin hiding out in an old abandoned boat shed. He's been arrested and sentenced without trial. He's got life.
*MADELINE'S POV*
A month later and i was back from hospital, feeling brand new! Well, almost. I have crutches to help with my ankle, and my ribs get sore sometimes, sometimes it's so sore that I have to go and lie down, with the help of Nathan. I'm blessed to still be alive. I couldn't be happier, unless Martin was caught. You can't ask for everything though.
At the moment, we were all sitting in the living room, just talking. I was so glad to be home. Yes, I could call the boys house my home. It was where I had stayed for over a year, and it looked like I would be staying here for a while longer. The doctors had said I was very lucky not to have had any brain damage at all, and thankfully they said that my rib and ankle injuries will not affect me, but i'm not allowed to dance for at least another 6 weeks. I couldn't wait to be back on my feet without crutches. Everyone was being extra nice to me, and they were all deliberately avoiding the tender subject of Martin, which they new upset me. They all knew exactly what happened, but I had never repeated the details. It pained me to much to even think about it, and it was something I would have to live with in the back of my mind.
The night I told everyone exactly what happened, with Martin trying to drown me, their reactions were exactly as I had expected them to be. The girls were just speechless, silent tears running down their cheeks, Jay and Siva looked disgusted, while Tom, Max and Nathan just simply wanted to murder him.
Then, out of the blue, my mobile rang. I didn't recognize the number. I nervously stared at the phone, listening to the ring tone, and watching it flash, before Nathan smiled sweetly at me, and answered it.
From the start to the end of the conversation, Nathan's smile grew and grew, until he was positively beaming by the time he ended the call.
"That was the police. They've found Martin hiding out in an old abandoned boat shed. He's been arrested and sentenced without trial. He's got life.
Chapter 55 - Gone
He got life?! This was truly amazing news. I broke down into floods of tears, as I cuddled into Nathan, hugging him tightly.
"Hey, hey babe, it's okay, he's gone now!" Nath said.
"I know, it's happy tears Nath." I sobbed. "I'm just so happy!"
The next week passed as a blur, and then something happened that would change my life forever.
"Mads, there's someone at the door for you!" Nathan shouted up the stairs to me. I had just been sitting in my room, just thinking. I just couldn't get the thought of Martin out of my mind. He may be in prison for life, but that's not to say he can't escape. It wouldn't be the first time it has happened.
Every night I have the same nightmare, i'm walking up to the front door at night, and I hear heavy breathing behind me. I turn round and Martin is there, holding a knife in his hand. I try to run away, but he's too fast for me. He repeated his horrific ordeal that i've been trying to forget for years, and then stabs me in the heart with the knife.
I wake up then, every night, screaming, holding my chest, sweating, and I find Nathan by my bedside, holding my free hand, whispering comforting words to me.
I just couldn't get the memory out of my head, and it wasn't helping that he was in prison, like I thought it would.
I trailed sleepily downstairs, to find myself face to face with two policemen.
"Yes?" I said nervously, immediately expecting Martin to have escaped.
"Miss Evans, we've been told you have a right to know, i'm not sure how it will affect you, but a Mr Martin Fox committed suicide in his cell in the early hours of this morning, suffocated himself with his pillow. There was nothing we could do. I'm sorry we couldn't stay for longer, we'll contact you within the next 2-4 days to arrange a formal meeting to talk about it.
And with that, they were gone.
No I wasn't dreaming, this did actually happen.
I collapsed onto the stairs, wailing, tears streaming down my face. Nathan came and comforted me. I didn't know how to feel, someone I knew, and used to love, was dead, but I didn't feel sad at all. I was relieved. The man who had tortured me for many years, was finally gone, and he was never coming back. It would maybe be easier now to push it to the back of my mind, because there was now no way he was coming back. He couldn't. He was gone.
"You're the best Nathan." I grinned up at him through my tears.
"You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I never want to lose you Mads. I'm so proud of what you fought through so much more than the average 19 year old should ever have to go through. In fact, you've fought through more than the average person should ever go through in their life, in 19 years, and I love you." He replied. I couldn't contain myself. Fresh tears ran down my already tear stained face, as I hugged Nathan tightly, never wanting to go. I had the best boyfriend, and best friend I could ever ask for, and I wasn't ever going to throw it away.
No matter what happens in life, I have to remind myself that it's not the end, that I and fight through it, because life goes on.
He got life?! This was truly amazing news. I broke down into floods of tears, as I cuddled into Nathan, hugging him tightly.
"Hey, hey babe, it's okay, he's gone now!" Nath said.
"I know, it's happy tears Nath." I sobbed. "I'm just so happy!"
The next week passed as a blur, and then something happened that would change my life forever.
"Mads, there's someone at the door for you!" Nathan shouted up the stairs to me. I had just been sitting in my room, just thinking. I just couldn't get the thought of Martin out of my mind. He may be in prison for life, but that's not to say he can't escape. It wouldn't be the first time it has happened.
Every night I have the same nightmare, i'm walking up to the front door at night, and I hear heavy breathing behind me. I turn round and Martin is there, holding a knife in his hand. I try to run away, but he's too fast for me. He repeated his horrific ordeal that i've been trying to forget for years, and then stabs me in the heart with the knife.
I wake up then, every night, screaming, holding my chest, sweating, and I find Nathan by my bedside, holding my free hand, whispering comforting words to me.
I just couldn't get the memory out of my head, and it wasn't helping that he was in prison, like I thought it would.
I trailed sleepily downstairs, to find myself face to face with two policemen.
"Yes?" I said nervously, immediately expecting Martin to have escaped.
"Miss Evans, we've been told you have a right to know, i'm not sure how it will affect you, but a Mr Martin Fox committed suicide in his cell in the early hours of this morning, suffocated himself with his pillow. There was nothing we could do. I'm sorry we couldn't stay for longer, we'll contact you within the next 2-4 days to arrange a formal meeting to talk about it.
And with that, they were gone.
No I wasn't dreaming, this did actually happen.
I collapsed onto the stairs, wailing, tears streaming down my face. Nathan came and comforted me. I didn't know how to feel, someone I knew, and used to love, was dead, but I didn't feel sad at all. I was relieved. The man who had tortured me for many years, was finally gone, and he was never coming back. It would maybe be easier now to push it to the back of my mind, because there was now no way he was coming back. He couldn't. He was gone.
"You're the best Nathan." I grinned up at him through my tears.
"You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I never want to lose you Mads. I'm so proud of what you fought through so much more than the average 19 year old should ever have to go through. In fact, you've fought through more than the average person should ever go through in their life, in 19 years, and I love you." He replied. I couldn't contain myself. Fresh tears ran down my already tear stained face, as I hugged Nathan tightly, never wanting to go. I had the best boyfriend, and best friend I could ever ask for, and I wasn't ever going to throw it away.
No matter what happens in life, I have to remind myself that it's not the end, that I and fight through it, because life goes on.
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