A New Life

Chapter 10

We talked about how much fun Europe would be, they're going to be doing more shows which is great! I think he's started to get more excited. We made dinner and now sitting at the new table. He's having water, and I'm having a cheeky wine. I can't help but feel a little sad about them leaving, especially Chris. But I've only know him for what a couple days? We'll be fine haha...

"So as much as I know how talented you are, that you're from New Zealand, tell me more about you." he said. Oh god, that conversation.
"Well" I took a sip of my wine. "I'm from a small city in New Zealand, close to where they Filmed The Lord of the Rings, well Hobbiton. My mums a nurse, my dad is a carpenter, my sister is a teacher and her husbands a builder. I have one niece, she's 4 and I just found out I'm having another niece or nephew... So that's cool." I said hoping that he'd be a happy with that information. "Oh wow congratulations! So why did you move here? I know you said to get a change of scenery and all, but was that just it?" he pressed on. "Well..." again another... Let's say gulp of wine. "I was actually engaged.." I stopped and looked at him. He just had a cool face on. "we were together for 4 and a half years, he had a little girl and she was awesome. The only problem was, his ex. Her mum. She was a very toxic woman, and cause so much stressed I ended up in hospital with stomach ulcers. It wasn't pretty. We decided that maybe it was time to take a step back. So I decided, fuck that, I'll move here... So I did... " I had to stop, I could feel tears building. Oh god. I finished my wine. It was silent for a little while.
"I'm sorry, that was not my place to ask. I didn't mean to upset you. I'm so sorry Katy." he said apologetically. I looked up and smiled and poured another wine. "It's fine honestly, I'm just being stupid." I awkwardly laughed. "Honestly it's for the best, that bitch was crazy."

We lightened up the mood and talked for what felt like hours. It wasn't until we looked at the time that we realised how late it was. It was coming up to midnight. "It's really late, did you maybe want to stay the night?" I asked feeling that damn heat back on my cheeks. "Oh uhh sure, if that's okay with you?".
I told him he could sleep in my bed and I on the couch. The couch is far to small for that tall man. I showed him where my bathroom is and we both got changed, or at least I did. He just took off his shirt... "Good night Katy" he said walking up the stairs. "Good night Chris".

My alarm went off at 5am.
I crept upstairs, he was completely out. I had a shower, got dressed and did my makeup. I wrote and left a note for him:

Good Morning Chris!
I didn't want to wake you, but I had work, take your time getting ready, make some breakfast. Thankyou for yesterday and last night.
I'll see you later.
Katy xo

And with that I left.
I got to work just before quarter to 6, Logan was there waiting. We chatted and got the store ready for the day.
The day went by so fast I honestly didn't even realise how late it was until I checked my phone. I had 3 text messages.

Chris: Good Morning, have a great day beautiful. Thanks for the note and yesterday. Text me when you can. - 10:27am

Uknown: Hey its Ricky! Wanna catch up? We leave for tour soon, I wanna see you before we go. - 3:16pm

I'll quickly change that to Ricky, Chris must have given him my number

Hamish: Hey babes, I'm coming in to Scranton next week, let's catch up okay? Xo - 6:54pm

My friend from New York.

I quickly reply back to everyone, and start packing up and leaving.