If We Ever Meet Again
Chapter Eight
I have the perfect life.
I just realised that I do have the perfect life, I have the perfect man, my dream-job and amazing friends, also now I have a dream-house in my favourite city! God, my life feels so cliché. It's like one of those old sitcoms from the 80's or the 90's where you have the picture perfect family, with the perfect family pet and the biggest, most dashing family-house. That all sounded and looked so amazing but I couldn't see myself having a spotless future. I wanted to have some doubts about the future because otherwise what else could you look forward to? I would need problems, I liked knowing that I had a few challenges in head of me, that way having the life you wanted would seem so much more worth it as you had fought for it.
Don't get me wrong, I do love Chris and he's the most amazing and well, perfect guy I've met but we rarely fight or argue. I want to be able to feel the real heat when you fight, get your aggressions out and let yourself go completely. I want to have that steamy kiss that just interrupts the whole, nonsense argument or the amazing make-up sex, that just shows how much you really care for each other. I want the downs in a relationship because they make the ups so much more special and meaningful.
Maybe that's a completely fucked up wish of mine, but who really wants everything to be perfect right away? It might be a twisted thought in my head but... really, I would love to be a bit insecure at some parts in a relationship, sure I might not feel like that when I am in that situation but as I said, it just gets more worth it.
I sighed loudly, I didn't want to make it sound like I didn't want the relationship with Chris because it was perfect but... something was just missing in it. The sex was awesome, we knew each other really well not only for the sex but once again it missed that special spark. The spark were you can agitate or make your 'second half' pissed off in seconds just as you can kiss and make up the next.
I had to stop with these thoughts, right now I had more important matters to tend to such like getting new furniture for our amazing house also... what a girl loves to do, shopping! I need clothes here and it would be better because if I went to New York from here I would have to carry a bunch of clothes also the weather circumstances were a lot different from here than N.Y.C. We had ordered some new stuff, like a sofa's, couch's, table's for the kitchen and living room and of course, chairs to have around the dinner table. They all had arrived this morning since we had ordered them at a local store so our voices didn't echo that much around the house any more.
"Babe, you up there?" Chris voice echoed throughout the house. I believed he was in the living room whilst I was up here in our bedroom over the backyard through the big windows.
I walked out of the bedroom and leaned on the wall next to the stairs. The stair went straight forward so I pretty much had a full view over the living room. Chris saw me and walked up the stairs with a huge grin on his face.
He leaned down and yes, I still had to stand on my toes to give him a peck. His arms engulfed me in a warm and loving hug, as we stood there for a couple of minutes just enjoying each others presence. All my thoughts about not wanting the perfect relationship just disappeared out of my mind. I breathed in Chris scent, he smelled like detergent -probably from his shirt and a fragrance I really couldn't place but I loved it anyway knowing that he never used cologne so it was all him.
"You're so short, if you were green I would totally call you my mini-shrek" he teased looking down at me.
I narrowed my eyes at him playfully and pinched his ass, but not before saying, "Oh no you didn't!"
"Also, you do know what happens to tiny people like you my little mini-shrek" Uh-oh, what did he have in his mind, his eyes held that mischievous look and I couldn't help but to let a small smile run over my face.
"What's that, mini-hulk?" I retorted, using a similar name to his. I knew he hated being called small because he wasn't... in any way, not only talking about his mini-me. I better shut up.
"You did not just call me mini" he growled as he took a step forward and I took one back.
I tapped my finger on my chin as I pretended to think about it. "I believe I did, mini-hulk"
"You have three seconds to run, mini-shrek" he pointed out and my eyes widened, my feet pushed away and I ran down the flight of stairs before I heard his heavy steps behind me. The glass door opened and I ran out in the backyard, hiding behind one of the large apple trees, giggling to myself.
I peeked from behind the tree, spotting Chris creeping in the backyard trying to find me. When I saw that he wasn't looking I ran up behind the shed and leaned on it, once again peeking but I wasn't able to see him. Suddenly somebody grabbed me from behind and started tickling me.
"Gotta ya!" Chris voice chuckled from behind me as he continued on with his torture as I kept squirming in his grasp. My knees buckled from laughing and tears ran down my face as he continues tickling me. He leaned down and tried to kiss me, by trying I meant he kept tickling me which caused me to squirm and laugh into his mouth.
My eyes were closed as I tried to struggle out of his grip, next thing I knew when I opened my eyes were that Chris hovered over me and grinned. He had stopped tickling me, which I thanked the lords for because I hated being tickled, it was one of my weaknesses he loved using on me.
"Get dressed babe, I'm taking you out on a fancy dinner and there's a surprise waiting for you" he told me and as soon as the word 'surprise' slipped out of his mouth I got extremely curious.
I bit my lip, in an innocent manner trying knowing that he might let it slip. "Surprise?"
"Don't pull that on me honey, it won't work" he said immediately knowing what I was up too. I growled and leaned up, kissing him before I got up and ran to the bedroom. My suitcase was lying on the bed as we had moved here from the hotel and I knew exactly what to wear since he mentioned it being a fancy dinner.
It was a navy blue embellished evening dress, with golden pearls sowed on as a small belt and it looked like a necklace as the chest piece was draped on it. I grabbed a pair of black heels, even though I hated walking in them I loved how it made me look leaner and taller, also it fit amazing with the dress.
My make up was consisted by simple, eye-liner on the top of my lids than a nude lipstick not much at all. Then I made a sloppy, side bun and put on some nice golden earring that would be my only accessory beside my black leather purse covered in pearls.
When I was done I walked out of the bathroom seeing Chris in jeans and a nice, light blue shirt that made his ice blue eyes really pop out.
"You look stunning" he complimented me and I blushed as I leaned up and kissed him.
We walked out of the house and locked the front door, before we walked to the drive way. Chris opened the car door since he was a gentlemen and I got in. Before I knew it we were at a fancy, Italian restaurant called 'La Ciccia'.
We got out of the car and walked into the restaurant, hand in hand. The hostess asked us if we had reserved a table and Chris told her we had under the name 'Hemsworth'.
As we got to the table I noticed a couple of familiar people, the Avenged gang. I was happy to be honest, that was until I saw that Brian was sitting at the table as well, with Michelle. They all were here with there girlfriends, fiancée's and wives which I was extremely thrilled about knowing that I missed them all besides Michelle.
"Surprised?" Chris whispered questionably into my ear. I could only nod as a smile appeared on my face.
The guys were dress nicely in shirts but still kept their image of being bad ass and hardcore rock stars. Leana rushed up and nearly crushed me in a hug.
"It's been so long, oh my god I've missed you" she pulled away and looked at me, I noticed that her eyes were teary which caused mine to water. I hadn't realised how much I had missed her. Sure I was best friends with Val but Leana and I were like sisters, I wouldn't be surprised if it was revealed that we were blood related.
I hugged with Gena, Lacey, Val and the rest of the guys besides Brian afterwards. Then we sat down on the two empty seats around the table and ordered out food. I ordered Pasta Alfredo since I loved it way too much for my own good along with a glass of red wine.
"So, what are you up to in N.Y?" Gena asked as she smiled at me.
I smiled as well, "Well, I've been playing the lead role in 'Murders Edge' since 2,5 years back ago and it's been going really well. I got nominated an Emmy so I'm going to the Emmy's in a couple of weeks also I managed to snag a great guy" I said looking at Chris.
"Well, it was more me snagging you babe" he replied and squeezed my hand.
The girls 'awwed' at what he said and the guys pretty much told him that he was whipped, which he gladly agreed to, since he explained that he loved me which caused me to blush and look like I was related with a tomato. We sat talking about everything, the band went really well they told us and explained what they had did at different places around the world, it amazed me how well they were doing. I always knew that they would make it but I still couldn't help feeling a bit shocked.
I felt like I needed to go to the ladies room before dinner arrived so I excused myself and headed to the ladies room. After I had done my business I stood and washed my hands as I looked at the reflection of myself. I loved how I looked right now, mostly because of my dress but really what I noticed was how I'd changed. 3 years ago, I was a lot skinnier and I looked more sunburned, almost dangerously sunburnt or 'Greece' tanned but now I looked good.
I dried my hands on a paper towel and fixed my make up as well as hair quickly before I stepped outside. An arm pulled me to the side as soon as I had made it out the bathroom door. I got spun around and came face to face with Brian.
"What do you want?" I asked with a firm tone.
"Ash-Ashleigh, uh... Look I know I have no right to say this but why are you with him? He'll end up hurting you being who he is" he told me. He really had nerves.
I huffed loudly as I withdrew my arm from his grasp. "Excuse me? You're right you have no right to say things like that especially when he's not like that. He won't hurt me, do you wanna know how I know?" He simply raised one of his eyebrows that he was famous for.
"Yeah, because he's not you, Brian." I growled at him as I walked away in a furious manner, my footsteps were short and hurried.
Chris got up from his chair as soon as he saw me, I guess I must have gained some attention from walking around like that.
"You okay?" he murmured in ear, I shook it off and told him I would explain later.
We had just sat down as the food arrived, the wonderful smell filled my nostrils as I inhaled it. Brian hadn't arrived yet and to be honest, it would be best if he didn't.
The dinner conversation started with the subject I rather would have avoided at least right after that crap Brian pulled on me.
Michelle rose up from her seat and told us she was going to find Brian.
"So, uh you forgot to tell us why you left?" Val wondered and I sighed heavily as I placed the napkin in my lap.
"I'll just explain it as easy as I can... I'm worried I'll make them uncomfortable but why do I care?" I told more myself than them.
"Well, Brian told me that we couldn't be friends after Michelle given him an ultimatum between the two of us." Gasps were heard from the girls and a lot of cusses were growled from the guys.
"Why the hell would she ask him something like that?" Zacky asked and I shrugged in response, really I didn't even know. Maybe out of jealousy?
Jimmy frowned as he spoke up.
"That didn't mean you still couldn't hang out with us, Ash"
"Except it did. Brian also told me to stay away from you guys since you technically were his friends first"
I noticed that everybody looked pissed and I made me feel good, that they still cared after so many years.
"I can't believe he did that" Lacey murmured sadly.
"Eh, it's in the past okay? I don't care we can all hang out if you want to especially since I'll come here every once in a while" I tried to encourage them.
"Also, don't tell Brichelle that I told you guys okay? I want them to tell you guys themselves" Before Michelle and Brian arrived hand in hand I explained that to the guys.
"Fine but I won't promise that I'll break his arm" Matt announced as he glared at Brian.
I chuckled, "Deal"
I just realised that I do have the perfect life, I have the perfect man, my dream-job and amazing friends, also now I have a dream-house in my favourite city! God, my life feels so cliché. It's like one of those old sitcoms from the 80's or the 90's where you have the picture perfect family, with the perfect family pet and the biggest, most dashing family-house. That all sounded and looked so amazing but I couldn't see myself having a spotless future. I wanted to have some doubts about the future because otherwise what else could you look forward to? I would need problems, I liked knowing that I had a few challenges in head of me, that way having the life you wanted would seem so much more worth it as you had fought for it.
Don't get me wrong, I do love Chris and he's the most amazing and well, perfect guy I've met but we rarely fight or argue. I want to be able to feel the real heat when you fight, get your aggressions out and let yourself go completely. I want to have that steamy kiss that just interrupts the whole, nonsense argument or the amazing make-up sex, that just shows how much you really care for each other. I want the downs in a relationship because they make the ups so much more special and meaningful.
Maybe that's a completely fucked up wish of mine, but who really wants everything to be perfect right away? It might be a twisted thought in my head but... really, I would love to be a bit insecure at some parts in a relationship, sure I might not feel like that when I am in that situation but as I said, it just gets more worth it.
I sighed loudly, I didn't want to make it sound like I didn't want the relationship with Chris because it was perfect but... something was just missing in it. The sex was awesome, we knew each other really well not only for the sex but once again it missed that special spark. The spark were you can agitate or make your 'second half' pissed off in seconds just as you can kiss and make up the next.
I had to stop with these thoughts, right now I had more important matters to tend to such like getting new furniture for our amazing house also... what a girl loves to do, shopping! I need clothes here and it would be better because if I went to New York from here I would have to carry a bunch of clothes also the weather circumstances were a lot different from here than N.Y.C. We had ordered some new stuff, like a sofa's, couch's, table's for the kitchen and living room and of course, chairs to have around the dinner table. They all had arrived this morning since we had ordered them at a local store so our voices didn't echo that much around the house any more.
"Babe, you up there?" Chris voice echoed throughout the house. I believed he was in the living room whilst I was up here in our bedroom over the backyard through the big windows.
I walked out of the bedroom and leaned on the wall next to the stairs. The stair went straight forward so I pretty much had a full view over the living room. Chris saw me and walked up the stairs with a huge grin on his face.
He leaned down and yes, I still had to stand on my toes to give him a peck. His arms engulfed me in a warm and loving hug, as we stood there for a couple of minutes just enjoying each others presence. All my thoughts about not wanting the perfect relationship just disappeared out of my mind. I breathed in Chris scent, he smelled like detergent -probably from his shirt and a fragrance I really couldn't place but I loved it anyway knowing that he never used cologne so it was all him.
"You're so short, if you were green I would totally call you my mini-shrek" he teased looking down at me.
I narrowed my eyes at him playfully and pinched his ass, but not before saying, "Oh no you didn't!"
"Also, you do know what happens to tiny people like you my little mini-shrek" Uh-oh, what did he have in his mind, his eyes held that mischievous look and I couldn't help but to let a small smile run over my face.
"What's that, mini-hulk?" I retorted, using a similar name to his. I knew he hated being called small because he wasn't... in any way, not only talking about his mini-me. I better shut up.
"You did not just call me mini" he growled as he took a step forward and I took one back.
I tapped my finger on my chin as I pretended to think about it. "I believe I did, mini-hulk"
"You have three seconds to run, mini-shrek" he pointed out and my eyes widened, my feet pushed away and I ran down the flight of stairs before I heard his heavy steps behind me. The glass door opened and I ran out in the backyard, hiding behind one of the large apple trees, giggling to myself.
I peeked from behind the tree, spotting Chris creeping in the backyard trying to find me. When I saw that he wasn't looking I ran up behind the shed and leaned on it, once again peeking but I wasn't able to see him. Suddenly somebody grabbed me from behind and started tickling me.
"Gotta ya!" Chris voice chuckled from behind me as he continued on with his torture as I kept squirming in his grasp. My knees buckled from laughing and tears ran down my face as he continues tickling me. He leaned down and tried to kiss me, by trying I meant he kept tickling me which caused me to squirm and laugh into his mouth.
My eyes were closed as I tried to struggle out of his grip, next thing I knew when I opened my eyes were that Chris hovered over me and grinned. He had stopped tickling me, which I thanked the lords for because I hated being tickled, it was one of my weaknesses he loved using on me.
"Get dressed babe, I'm taking you out on a fancy dinner and there's a surprise waiting for you" he told me and as soon as the word 'surprise' slipped out of his mouth I got extremely curious.
I bit my lip, in an innocent manner trying knowing that he might let it slip. "Surprise?"
"Don't pull that on me honey, it won't work" he said immediately knowing what I was up too. I growled and leaned up, kissing him before I got up and ran to the bedroom. My suitcase was lying on the bed as we had moved here from the hotel and I knew exactly what to wear since he mentioned it being a fancy dinner.
It was a navy blue embellished evening dress, with golden pearls sowed on as a small belt and it looked like a necklace as the chest piece was draped on it. I grabbed a pair of black heels, even though I hated walking in them I loved how it made me look leaner and taller, also it fit amazing with the dress.
My make up was consisted by simple, eye-liner on the top of my lids than a nude lipstick not much at all. Then I made a sloppy, side bun and put on some nice golden earring that would be my only accessory beside my black leather purse covered in pearls.
When I was done I walked out of the bathroom seeing Chris in jeans and a nice, light blue shirt that made his ice blue eyes really pop out.
"You look stunning" he complimented me and I blushed as I leaned up and kissed him.
We walked out of the house and locked the front door, before we walked to the drive way. Chris opened the car door since he was a gentlemen and I got in. Before I knew it we were at a fancy, Italian restaurant called 'La Ciccia'.
We got out of the car and walked into the restaurant, hand in hand. The hostess asked us if we had reserved a table and Chris told her we had under the name 'Hemsworth'.
As we got to the table I noticed a couple of familiar people, the Avenged gang. I was happy to be honest, that was until I saw that Brian was sitting at the table as well, with Michelle. They all were here with there girlfriends, fiancée's and wives which I was extremely thrilled about knowing that I missed them all besides Michelle.
"Surprised?" Chris whispered questionably into my ear. I could only nod as a smile appeared on my face.
The guys were dress nicely in shirts but still kept their image of being bad ass and hardcore rock stars. Leana rushed up and nearly crushed me in a hug.
"It's been so long, oh my god I've missed you" she pulled away and looked at me, I noticed that her eyes were teary which caused mine to water. I hadn't realised how much I had missed her. Sure I was best friends with Val but Leana and I were like sisters, I wouldn't be surprised if it was revealed that we were blood related.
I hugged with Gena, Lacey, Val and the rest of the guys besides Brian afterwards. Then we sat down on the two empty seats around the table and ordered out food. I ordered Pasta Alfredo since I loved it way too much for my own good along with a glass of red wine.
"So, what are you up to in N.Y?" Gena asked as she smiled at me.
I smiled as well, "Well, I've been playing the lead role in 'Murders Edge' since 2,5 years back ago and it's been going really well. I got nominated an Emmy so I'm going to the Emmy's in a couple of weeks also I managed to snag a great guy" I said looking at Chris.
"Well, it was more me snagging you babe" he replied and squeezed my hand.
The girls 'awwed' at what he said and the guys pretty much told him that he was whipped, which he gladly agreed to, since he explained that he loved me which caused me to blush and look like I was related with a tomato. We sat talking about everything, the band went really well they told us and explained what they had did at different places around the world, it amazed me how well they were doing. I always knew that they would make it but I still couldn't help feeling a bit shocked.
I felt like I needed to go to the ladies room before dinner arrived so I excused myself and headed to the ladies room. After I had done my business I stood and washed my hands as I looked at the reflection of myself. I loved how I looked right now, mostly because of my dress but really what I noticed was how I'd changed. 3 years ago, I was a lot skinnier and I looked more sunburned, almost dangerously sunburnt or 'Greece' tanned but now I looked good.
I dried my hands on a paper towel and fixed my make up as well as hair quickly before I stepped outside. An arm pulled me to the side as soon as I had made it out the bathroom door. I got spun around and came face to face with Brian.
"What do you want?" I asked with a firm tone.
"Ash-Ashleigh, uh... Look I know I have no right to say this but why are you with him? He'll end up hurting you being who he is" he told me. He really had nerves.
I huffed loudly as I withdrew my arm from his grasp. "Excuse me? You're right you have no right to say things like that especially when he's not like that. He won't hurt me, do you wanna know how I know?" He simply raised one of his eyebrows that he was famous for.
"Yeah, because he's not you, Brian." I growled at him as I walked away in a furious manner, my footsteps were short and hurried.
Chris got up from his chair as soon as he saw me, I guess I must have gained some attention from walking around like that.
"You okay?" he murmured in ear, I shook it off and told him I would explain later.
We had just sat down as the food arrived, the wonderful smell filled my nostrils as I inhaled it. Brian hadn't arrived yet and to be honest, it would be best if he didn't.
The dinner conversation started with the subject I rather would have avoided at least right after that crap Brian pulled on me.
Michelle rose up from her seat and told us she was going to find Brian.
"So, uh you forgot to tell us why you left?" Val wondered and I sighed heavily as I placed the napkin in my lap.
"I'll just explain it as easy as I can... I'm worried I'll make them uncomfortable but why do I care?" I told more myself than them.
"Well, Brian told me that we couldn't be friends after Michelle given him an ultimatum between the two of us." Gasps were heard from the girls and a lot of cusses were growled from the guys.
"Why the hell would she ask him something like that?" Zacky asked and I shrugged in response, really I didn't even know. Maybe out of jealousy?
Jimmy frowned as he spoke up.
"That didn't mean you still couldn't hang out with us, Ash"
"Except it did. Brian also told me to stay away from you guys since you technically were his friends first"
I noticed that everybody looked pissed and I made me feel good, that they still cared after so many years.
"I can't believe he did that" Lacey murmured sadly.
"Eh, it's in the past okay? I don't care we can all hang out if you want to especially since I'll come here every once in a while" I tried to encourage them.
"Also, don't tell Brichelle that I told you guys okay? I want them to tell you guys themselves" Before Michelle and Brian arrived hand in hand I explained that to the guys.
"Fine but I won't promise that I'll break his arm" Matt announced as he glared at Brian.
I chuckled, "Deal"
This is amazing!!
12/7/16