Chapter Twenty Two - Finally

Zac couldn't believe how Mia had just acted, he knew she had never liked Ruby but to make up such a vicious lie was completely not like Mia. But she had shown her 'proof' but no, Ruby may have just liked Robyn's music and was interested in her's and Mia's lives, it was never boring that was for sure. Even though he was angry at her, he couldn't help bit notice how cute Mia looked, he saw the hurt look on her face when he started shouted and remembered the feeling of wanting to hold her tightly. He thought he needed to talk to Ruby about this, even though there was probably a valid reason for this but something was niggling at the back of his mind, he heard the front door open but Ruby had already bolted up the stairs before he said,
"Ruby! I need to talk to you!' Without looking down she just replied,
"I've had a long day, I'm going to chill and have a long bath and then we can talk" going into her room Zac wondered why she was in such a hurry, he headed up the stairs and as he was coming up to the floor their bedroom was on he heard Ruby's voice from the other side of the door. He couldn't make out what she was saying but he heard her footsteps coming towards the door, he sprinted halfway down the stairs and made it look like he was just coming up when he said,
"You alright up there?
"Er, yeahh, fine, just off to have a bath" she said walking down past him and going into the bathroom. He looked around their bedroom but noticed nothing out of the ordinary, what was he expecting to find anyway? A big sign saying 'I want to ruin Robyn's and Mia's life'. He noticed the apple screen saver was running on their mac so he sat by the desk and gently brushed his finger across the mouse pad, there, on the screen was a pale red head starring back at him. He wondered if she could see him so waved at the camera like a lunatic but nothing, just starred blankly, but there was something not right with her, she had an evil look in her eyes. He figured he better get off before Ruby came back and started going on one of her usual mad rants about respecting her privacy, something she was very into, she was very secretive and if Zac ever questioned this she would just use the excuse that he needed to respect her privacy. He was about to get up when he was captivated with what the red head had just typed 'Ruby, you there? I need to make sure you still now how to carry out the plan. We haven't spoken in a while...' He was confused and instinctively typed back 'What plan?' He saw the look of confusion in the red head's expression but saw her typing, it was clear that the webcam on his side had been turned off so this way he could be Ruby, he knew this couldn't be a friend of Ruby's, she hadn't smiled once or had a nice expression, then the plan came up, he held his breath and began reading,
'I'm only going to say this once more. You are going to marry Zac. There's no chance of Mia ruining it is there? Anyway, on your honeymoon say you want to go to Colorado, there we can get him into our community and we can find ways of making sure he never returns to London. That Leila girl failed with her attempts of ruining Taylor and Robyn, but we won't make the same mistakes with Zac. And if you do, it'll be the last thing you do. Get in touch after the wedding' and with that she logged off. He couldn't breathe, what had just happened? Ruby was involved in some sort of Zac cult? The idea seemed absurd, she was planning on bringing him back to this cult and leave everyone here, no, he wasn't going to let a psycho ruin his life, he would just have to play her at her own game.
Zac had been ordered to leave the house last night because apparently it was 'unlucky' to see the bride before the wedding, which he thought was ridiculous since the whole thing was a sham anyway to ruin his life but he just went along with it and went to Robyn's and Taylor's. He was woken up by two his two excitable brothers, already looking smart in their tux's, when he went downstairs for his usual morning coffee he saw Mia turned away from him making a cup of tea. She was wearing a lilac silk dress that dropped down her back revealing her adorable venus dimples, he looked down to see her toned calves he'll up by strappy black stiletto's,
"Down boy, you're getting married today" chuckled Isaac making Mia turn round and both look at each other with embarrassed looks. He didn't bother with his coffee and dragged himself upstairs to get changed, he grinned at the prospect of the day ahead, Ruby had her plans and Zac had his.
He was standing at the top of the red carpet in the church with his brothers at one side, he scanned the room to catch Mia's eyes to give her a slight smile. The organ started playing and he saw the a big marshmellow dress standing in the doorway and started slowly walking towards him. She stood next to him and tried to hold his hand, he moved it slightly so it was out of her reach, she looked at him confused but started reciting the vows,
"I Ruby Richardson take you Taylor Hanson to be my lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part" Zac wanted to laugh in her face but repeated them too. The priest had said those tense words,
"Does anyone here know a reason for these two not to be wedded, speak now or forever hold your peace." But this time someone did speak,
"Actually, we have a few reasons!" Mia stood up and walked over to Zac grabbing. Ruby just looked at Mia with a shocked and angry face, she looked at Zac for an explanation. You see Zac had been straight on the phone to Mia when he found out Ruby's plann, and even with Mia's persistence for just calling the police straight away they agreed to humiliate her at the wedding and when she tried to fly back to America to have her picture flagged as people to arrest on the border.
"Your friend isn't going to be very happy you failed...Like Leila ey" He saw the realisation smack her on the face. She looked around in a panic,
"I don't know what your talking about. Darling, get away from her and let's carry on" she said trying to force a smile.
"Oh don't play that, you've been playing everyone for the last couple of months. I was on Skype to your red haired friend" he saw her eyes widen when mentioning her,

"Yeah her, your little cult leader and she explained everything to me. Now unless you want me to call the police you better scarper. Quick." And with that she picked her dress up and ran down the isle past all the shocked faces wondering what had just happened. Zac suddenly grabbed Mia's hand and whispered,
"What about one more chance?"
She clasped her hands around his face and kiss him passionately on the lips.
"So there isn't a wedding happening?" Zac looked down at Mia,
"You can get that idea out your head. I. Am. Not marrying you as that slut's leftovers" they both laughed and held eachother. Robyn stood up and announced,
"Well, I need to get Skye christened."

Chapter Twenty One - Constipated Goat

Mia was wondering around her highgate house that she had just recently brought, it was too big for just her alone and she wasn't used to being by herself as Ashley used to be a permanent fixture there. She was trying to keep herself busy to not think too much about last night, she had a wonderful night in with Zac, they had talked about everything like they had never been apart, they had fallen asleep on each other and when she was pretending to be asleep she felt Zac give her a kiss on the forehead before leaving. She couldn't believe he truly loved Ruby. She couldn't help but find her extremely strange, she would always make an excuse to not come with Zac to family gatherings or nights out, neither Robyn or Mia had met her properly, was she hiding something? There was definitely something odd about her and Mia was going to find out or at least tell Zac what she thought.
She arrived at his apartment that he shared with her and stared at the oak finished door, what exactly was she going to say to Zac?...oh your girlfriend is a bit strange, so don't trust her? He would just laugh in her face. She noticed the door slightly ajar and pushed it gently open,
"Hello, Zac?" She shouted inside the empty room. She walked around, nothing was out of place so they hadn't been robbed, she guess the bimbo had forgot to close the door, she reached their bedroom and before she realised she was inside the place where they had sex, her skin crawled as she saw pictures of them and there it was, hanging in a plastic case, the wedding dress. She had a huge urge to just tear that ugly cream dress apart but she figure if she was in here. She might as well look for something that would incriminate her, so she started searching, it started innocently enough with just searching under the bed and then she started rummaging around her wardrobe and something caught her eye, a box, she didn't know what drew her to it but she sat on the floor with it and looked inside and she couldn't believe what she saw, newspaper articles and photos of them, Mia and Robyn when the whole thing was going on with Leila but her investigating. Was cut short,
"Ruby! You left the door open again!l" the sound of Zac's voice made Mia's heart skip a beat,
"Ahh sorry babe' the whiney voice or Ruby replied,
Come to the bedroom, ill make it up to you." Mia frantically shoved everything inside the box and in a panic crawled under the bed.
She saw his trousers and shirt fall metres away from her face, she could see Ruby's boney ankles as she climbed onto the bed,
"Come here big boy" she said trying to sound seductive, Mia just thought she sounded like a whore.
She cringed as she heard kissing noises and started to hear the bed creaking, and the bottom of the bed dipped closer to her head, she clasped her hands around her ears when she heard Ruby moaning, not only because she sounded like a constipated goat but because she was sounding like that with her man. This carried on for am hour before Ruby's screaming orgasm penetrated through her hands and ringed through her head and she hadn't noticed that she had been crying. She saw them getting changed and Ruby kissing Zac's neck,
"I love you." She said in his ears, Mia held her breathe to hear Zac's response, she was sure they could hear the thumping of her heart. But he just kissed her,
"I've got to go see Taylor, ill be back early" and he walked out. Mia grinned that he hadn't said it back, this way she could still work to get him back. Ruby had suddenly got on the phone,
"Hey, yeah its me. Well I can't have the same number can I. Don't worry, I have the plan under control, she stole him once from me but not again. Someone needs to teach those girls a lesson. From what Zac says she's fine and happy. Ill speak to you after the wedding." She spoke in a hushed voice, Zac had left but she was acting suspiciously, who was she talking to? Who were the girls? No. It couldn't be. What if that was Leila and she was talking about her and Robyn? It all made sense, the box, the phone call, she was working for Leila. Ruby left and Mia crawled out and patted herself down, she had to tell Zac, he said he was going to see Taylor. She ran down to her car and drove off quickly down the street.
She knocked on the door and Taylor answered it,
"Where's Zac? Is he here? I need to talk to him" she panted.
"Yeah he's in the kitchen with Skye" he said moving out the way to let her by, Mia hurried through to the kitchen and looked at Taylor standing in the doorway,
"I'll let you talk" he said noticing the urgency and closed the door, Zac looked up from Skye to Mia,
"Where's the fire?" He said jokingly but Mia didn't smile but just put the box in front of him on the table,
"Look inside." Zac opened yhe lid and started taking out the articles and photos and examining them closely,
"What is all this" he said looking confused,
"Its hers! Ruby's, it was in her wardrobe and I..."
"Wait! You were in our room?" He shot,
"Well yes, butn oh whatever, listen, she was on the phone talking about how 'the girls' need to be taught a lesson. Us! She was talking to Leila" by the end Mia had to stop to catch her breathe.
"How did you hear her phone conversation?" Mia realised she had dug herself a hole with that one.
"Erm, I was under the bed today after you left" she said embarrassed and looking at the floor,
"Where, did you, O God Mia! You were there when...Ahh no!" He said piecing together when she was under her bed and realised she must have heard them have sex. Mia looked down in embarrassment and spluttered,
"Erm, yeah that just sorta happened accidentally." "Get out!" He shouted standing to attention,
"I don't want to hear this bullshit! You've always hated Ruby and you can't handle the fact that I'm with her now! I said get out! And I don't want to hear anymore of this!" He continuously shouted without taking any breathes and held the front door open for Mia. Mia sighed a sigh of desperation, looked at Zac who supported a strong, hard, angry expression on his face and she walked out, but she had to get him to understand and believe her, she turned around and be faced with a slammed door only millimetres from her face.

Chapter Twenty - Old times

Since they had become 'parents'. Robyn and Taylor didn't have any free time together, they had stopped going out, talking and they hadn't even had sex because Sky was always in the room with them, since Robyn was paranoid about cot death so had to be with her all the time. Taylor decided to take her away for the day, the Hilton in park lane, that way they could have a day full of spa treatments, go for a nice meal them spend the night together,
"Tay, we can't just leave Skye!" Robyn said,
"Don't be silly, she'll be fine. I called Zac to babysit" he replied, like that would put her mind to rest.
"The guy who has gone crazy for the last year and who is marrying a girl from a three month relationship? Responsible." She snapped back. She knew this is what they needed, and maybe it couldn't hurt to leave her a day.
"Fine, but if I agree you have to let my plan happen?" She questioned, knowing Taylor wouldn't say no.
"What are you up to now." Taylor asked worryingly,
"Nothing much, let me just..." She took out her phone and began to dial,
"Mia! Wanted to ask a massive favour. Me and Tay are going away for a day and night and need you to babysit. Tomorrow. Yeah. Oh great, thank you. Love you bye" she hang up looking incredibly happy with herself. Her plan needed to work, she hoped Zac and Mia would have a night in together with Skye, and realise how much they should be together.
"You shouldn't mess around in this. I don't want my brother hurt again." Tay said gently.
"Don't worry, I have a feeling it will be differently this time,". She replied confidently, well she hoped. Mia had been so unhappy with Ashley and clearly missing Zac and he, well, he just was a complete mess without her.

"Thanks for doing this at such short notice babe". Robyn said to Mia looking at her watch wondering when Zac was coming,
"Why do you keep looking at you watch?" Mia asked curiously and the doorbell rang. DING DONG.
"Because we have to go now that's why." Robyn said rushing to the door, exposing Zac,
"Your personal Marry Poppins is here at your service" Zac said proudly at the door walking in and Mia walking out of the kitchen,
"Now how do I work this formula?" Mia said with a bottle and a tin in the other. Seeing each other they froze and smiled politely.
"Right, we're off! We'll be back early morning!...and Mia, reading the instruction usual helps!" And with that Robyn had pulled Taylor out the door.
"Guess its just you and me then." Zac said finally breaking the ice with a big grin, she was glad he was happy to be here with her. Skye started screaming and they both went over to her cot in the living room. Zac had a look of panic on his face as he looked down at the tiny creature. Mia picked her up carefully and lay her horizontally in both her arms and swayed her back and forth,
"O what's wrong? Are you hungry? No, Robyn has just feed you. You just want attention don't you? Yes you do" Mia squealed in her baby voice, which Zac couldn't help but smile at while watching her. Finally Skye fell asleep in her arms,
"Looks like you're a natural" Zac smiled at her. Mia felt awkward when he said this because she had always planned on having kids with him, she nervously mumbled something and lay Skye down in the cot.
"Right, I'm starving...want to order takeaway? What about...Thai?" Zac loved spicy food and had a child like excitement on his face,
"But you hate spicy food?"
"But you don't. And I'm sure they have something mild. Maybe a rice, or a potatoe.". Mia replied, not really caring if she had to scold her mouth on something that Zac loved. Zac laughed and went over to the phone and started ordering his and trying to quiz the receptionist on what their mildest dish was, when he came back he saw a bowl of popcorn, crisps dips, accompanied by vast amounts of chocolates,
"How long was I gone for?" He asked looking at the table,
"Long enough for me to choose some films as well" holding up The Lord of the Ring trilogy, which was Zac's secret geek pleasure, although he wouldn't admit to anyone apart from Mia, not even his brothers. But he knew Mia hated watching them and would always make an excuse when he would suggest to watch it in the past, but he decided not to say anything and just sat next to Mia grabbing the bowl of popcorn,
"Chip chop, can't have popcorn without a film."

They were half way through the first film when the Thai came, Zac excitedly opened his dish and Mia could smell the spice coming from his and she opened hers. She took a mouthful and her tongue was on fire, her throat felt like she was swallowing lit matches and her eyes were watering and Zac couldn't help but burst into laughter,
"I thought it was the mildest thing on the menu" she said fanning her mouth,
"Stop laughing its not funny...I'm burning up here! She said jokingly but decided to put the dish to one side and stick with the chocolates. Apparently the mildest dish on the menu is the mildest in terms of the rest of the menu! After they had both finished their hysterical laughter they carried on watching the films. Then Skye started crying for her dinner and Mia ordered Zac to make some formula, she started feeding her on the sofa next to Zac,
"She's beautiful" Mia cooed watching Skye feed,
"Yeah she is" Zac agreed, but not about the baby, he hadn't taken his eyes off Mia. Once Mia had burped her she started to nod off in her arms so she laid her back in her cot. The night had started off a tad awkward, they were sitting at other ends of the sofa but gradually shuffled closer and closer and by the third one it was getting cold and Zac could feel Mia shivering, he pulled the blanket from the back of the sofa and pulled her into him with his arm around her.
"I've missed this" she admitted snuggling deeper into his chest.
"You used to hate nights like this". He replied, it was true, she used to be seen everywhere and by everyone and regarded nights in as pointless.
"I guess you don't realise what we want until you've lost it" she said sadly but could feel Zac's grip around her tighten.
"You wanted Ashley, you've still got him and yo...." He was interrupted by an upbrupt Mia,
"We broke up Zac," she admitted,
"I couldn't do it anymore, all I would see when I looked at him was your face, everything he did I would compare him to you and it would cause me to be touchy and edgy around him. We were just arguing all the time." He didn't know to be happy to feel sorry for her, he never likes Ashley and thought Mia could have done better, all he could think of saying was
"I'm sorry." She. Just shrugged and carried on watching the film. He knew that was hard for her, she never liked talking about feelings so he just held her. She was tired now and her lids were slowly descending,
"Don't marry her." She said in a sleepy state before her eyelids shut and she fell asleep and Zac w as left questioning what he should do. He had the love of his life in his arms, she was single, what else could stop then happening now?
Taylor and Robyn had arrived home early the next morning to be the first to see Zac and Mia curled up on the sofa together. Robyn grinned at Taylor and high fived him,
"See, told you." She whispered as she picked up the baby turning with her hands,
"Well she's in one piece" Taylor responded looking at Skye. He couldn't help but look around and think what a perfect family this would make.

Chapter Nineteen - Happy Family?

'So what time is the social worker coming?' Robyn said as she lifted Skye up from her cot.
'She said late afternoon' Taylor said as he aimlessly tapped his fingers on the piano. Robyn could see that Taylor wasn't thrilled that his only daughter was leaving him forever. They thought it best that Skye never knows about her life and she should go grow up learning she was Orphaned at birth.
'Tay?' Robyn said walking up to him slowly. He looked behind him and sighed.
'You wanna spend some time with her before she leaves?' Robyn said bringing the baby towards him more. He stood up slowly and brought out his hands like he was about to hold her, but all of a sudden put them down.
'I..I just can't. I'll be in the basement.' Taylor said taking one last look at Skye knowing he'd never see her again. Robyn watched as Tay scurried off out of sight to hide away. She hated how he could never confront things and remained always a closed book. She thought she would give Skye her last feed so warmed up a bottle of formula.
'You know I wrote a song for you. Its called Blue Skye. Taylor said he'll put it on the album and maybe when your older, you will listen to it and know its us. I don't know, I hope you remember me. Its going to be weird getting back to normal. I almost feel..like you belong with me and Taylor. This weekend has been tough but its nothing we can't handle. I know your daddy is really upset about you going. I am too. I just wish I could see the future and know what your life will be like here, or in some kids home. It sucks not having parents. I basically grew up with seperated parents and it is hard. Hopefully a nice family will foster you and look after you well.' Robyn began to tear up as she spoke to the baby girl who cluelessly looked up at her. DING DONG. It was the social worker here to pick up Skye. The resounding noise of the doorbell echoed in Robyns mind and her heart sank.
'Hey there, I'm Mrs Bloonwood. I'm here to pick up Skye Hanson?' Said the stout middle age woman with a slight tash on her upper lip.
'Right, come on in. I'll just gather all her things for you' Robyn said closing the door behind her.
'And if its okay I'll just ask a few questions'
'Sure' Robyn said as she put all her toys and bibs into a baby bag.
'So you said she was just left at your doorstep?'
'Yeah, her real mother has moved to Mexico and Taylor, her dad and I have no intention of bringing her up. We're not ready' The social worker nodded as if she's heard that excuse a million times.
'Right well that's all I need to know. Oh..by the way I couldn't trouble you for an autograph? My daughter absolutley loves your music' Robyn slightly smiled and took the pen and paper from the womans hand. She signed it and immidiatly looked down on Skye sleeping in her moses cot. Handing back the paper to Mrs Bloonwood she felt the tears start to well as Skye was lifted up and taken away.
'She likes to be read to before she goes to sleep. And don't make her bottle to cold. She just spews it back up. Please take care of her' Robyn exclaimed.
'Don't worry she'll be fine. Take care now' Said the social worker and she walked out the door. That was it.
Robyn stood there breathing heavily and looked around the room. She didn't even have a picture of Skye to look at. All of a sudden something came into Robyn's mind. She believed everything happens for a reason. There was a reason why Leila left Skye in Robyns protection. She didn't just dump her in some american orphanage, she left her with her father and a woman who was to kind hearted to turn a baby away. Robyn couldn't let Skye go.
'WAIT' Robyn shouted down the steps of her flat. The social worker just strapped Skye into the car seat.
'I can't. I can't let you take her.' Robyn unbuckled the child and brought her into her grasp.
'Now Miss Dollan, if I leave her here with you, not only will that breach every rule in the book. But I will be breaking the Law.'
'But her father lives with me. How is that against the law?' Robyn asked as Skye began to stirr from her sleep.
'I have no records to prove that.' The woman said taking back Skye in her possession.
'Please! Don't take her away!' Robyn's tears began to come down her face.
'I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do' the lady finally said with a smile. Robyn took in a deep breath and replied.
'Have you got adoption papers with you?' Mrs Bloonwood stood dead in her tracks and turned slowly to Robyn.
'You want to be come this childs adoptive mother?'
'You heard correct' Robyn answered slyly. The woman sighed and handed Skye over knowing a long process of signing papers was about to occur.
Taylor finally emerged from his hideaway to get a drink. But he had no intention to stay up stairs with Robyn, he was to upset to talk to her about anything. He would have done something to keep Skye, but he felt Robyn would leave him if he had. It was a dilemma and he couldn't make up his mind what meant more to him.
As he opened the door from the basement he looked up to find Robyn standing in the middle of the room with tears in her eyes. In her hands was Skye wide awake and playing with Robyns long hair. Taylor walked towards the two with a questioning look on his face.
'Has the social worker not arrived yet? I swore I heard the doorbell' Taylor said with his hands in his pockets looking at Skye.
'Yeah, she came' Robyn replied.
'Then why is Skye still here' Robyn rolled her tear filled eyes at him and smiled.
'You know me, a big softie at heart. I signed the adoption papers to make me Skye's legal guardian. She's ours babe. All ours.' Robyn said as her smile turned into a grin. Taylor stood in awe of Robyn and clasped his hands to his mouth.
'Your being serious? We can keep her' Taylor said coming closer to Robyn.
'Yeah, we're stuck with her babe' Robyn said handing Skye over to Taylor. He put his arm around Robyn and kissed her forehead. He was so relieved she decided to keep Skye and become her adoptive mother. Now the three of them could play happy families. Or so they thought.

Chapter Eighteen - Fortune cookie

So Taylor and Robyn were parents for a long weekend. It didn't help that their anniversary was on Sunday and they both knew that they will be stuck inside burping and changing Skye all evening. Robyn for some reason knew that she had to get Skye into a routine of feeding, bathing, feeding again and changing and then napping. If Skye didn't get her nap she would keep Taylor and Robyn up all night. Of course Taylor, the sleeping dead that he was, never woke up when Skye cried in the night. Robyn would have to literally roll him of the bed. 'TALOR! Its your turn' Robyn would mumble if Taylor didn't respond to her pushing and nagging. 'Mmmmmmhhhh' Eventually Taylor would wake up and go check on Skye. Robyn would never fall back asleep. She would wait for Taylor to come back and question him on what he did to make her stop crying. She felt so responsible of the little baby that she felt guilty not checking up on Skye everytime she cried. On the Saturday morning Robyn went into Skye's room, which was basically the guestroom with a makeshift cot made from the moses basket she was brought in. Robyn smiled down at Skye sleeping soundly and heavily breathing. She hated to wake her up but if she was going to get her routine down she had to feed her now.
'Shh shh, little Skye.' Robyn said as the baby stirred from her sleep. She didn't cry, just looked up at Robyn and waited for her bottle. Robyn would often talk to Skye whilst feeding her. She talked about Taylor mostly.
'So your daddy, you know the goofy looking guy you see around here, well, he is a famous singer! From the age of 8 he was singing to massive crowds. The funny thing is, he looked like a girl for the first 15 years of his life. But shh, he doesn't like it when people talk about it. It can be our little secret. Anyway, me and Taylor met in Kentish town, and I don't know why I said that. You don't even know where you are now! Ha, well we met in a concert and fell in love. I'll leave out all the gory details but it wasn't a pretty ride. But here we are now, me, taylor and you. But you don't have to stay here long. Just two more days and your daddys snoring won't wake you up anymore. You'll be somewhere better.' Robyn frowned thinking about handing Skye over and instantly pushed it out of her mind.
'Robyn!!! Door!' Taylor yelled from the bathtub and Robyn huffed and made her way to the door.
'Could this be auntie Mia?...and yes it is!!!' Robyn said as she saw a shocked Mia standing in her doorway.
'You weren't joking!' Mia said closing the door behind her.
'No I was being deadly serious.' Robyn said as she sat on the couch rubbing Skye's back. She made sure she had a baby cloth on her shoulder incase Skye decided to chunder all over Taylor's shirt that she was wearing.
'So this is Skye? She's so tiny! And a spitting image of Taylor! Speaking of the duffle coat, where is he?' Mia said looking around.
'Taking a bath. He's going to a promo with the boys later. They should be here..like soon?' Robyn said looking at Mia's expression. She knew that her and Zac weren't on the best of terms, but she also knew that they tried to syncronize their times at Robyns and Taylors flat. Mia simply nodded. She looked down at her hands which clutched her car keys and felt instantly hot. She took of her coat and scarf and held out her hands.
'Let's have a hold then!' She said with a huge grin. Robyn handed Skye over and watched as Mia bounced the baby on her knee.
'Aww she's a little bit TOO gorgeous!' Mia said as she lifted Skye to her empty shoulder and rubbed her back.
'Careful she might throw....' Before Robyn could finish Skye and thrown up her entire breakfast over Mia's shoulder.
'Oh ohhhh.' Mia exclaimed and quickly handed Skye over to Robyn who was laughing hysterically. Mia stood quickly to the kitchen and began laughing herself wiping the sick of her shoulder. Just then the door opened and Zac waltzed into the flat.
'Yeah Zac, don't knock. I'm not walking around naked or anything' Robyn said sarcastically standing up and clutching Skye close to her.
'Now that would be a sight. Oh hello! Is this my baby neice?' Zac said getting a good look at Skye.
'Indeed, this is Taylors baby' Robyn sighed as she handed the little girl over to her uncle. 'Careful, she just threw up all over Mia' Robyn looked back at Mia who was still wiping away at her shirt.
'Yeah well, now she knows what it feels like' Zac said making silly faces at Skye but making it loud enough for Mia to hear.
'Oh let it go' Robyn said taking the baby back and running into the bathroom to tell Tay to hurry up. This left Mia and Zac alone.
'Hey..' Mia said as Zac approached the Island in the middle of the kitched.
'Wassup?' Zac simply said grabbing a freshly made coissant.
'Mmh, this isn't coming out. ROBYN! CAN I WASH THIS SHIRT HERE AND BORROW SOMETHING?' Mia yelled.
'YEAAAAH, BUT NOTHING DESIGNER' Robyn yelled from the other room.
'Oww' Mia made her cute face she did when she knew her plan wasn't going to work. Zac couldn't help but smile at the girls banter. Mia began to unbotton her shirt to put it in the washing machine but stopped.
'Mind if I...?' Zac put up his hands to say it was okay for her to undress infront of him. She took the shirt off and he couldn't help but look at her perferctly curved body. She had gotten a bit of a tan and he could see her tan lines creep up from her tight jeans when she bent down.
'Right, what has Robyn got here' Mia said looking through the piles of clothes left to be put away. She lifted up a blood red shirt with gold buttons and showed it to Zac. He nodded in approval but wished she would remain half naked for longer. She put it on and made her way to the cappocino machine that was initially hers, but Robyn stole it when she moved out.
'Want one?' Mia gestured.
'Please.' Zac said finishing of his coissant and made his way to the fridge for more food.
'Don't you have food at home?' Mia asked with a smirk.
'You know me, always famished' Zac said taking out some bread and butter to make a sandwich.
'How you manage to keep that body I don't know' Mia said raisin her eyebrows as she poured the hot water in the two cups. Zac leaned over her and his face was really close to hers.
'Sex' he said simply as he reached over and picked up a knife for the butter. Mia blushed thinking of Zac having sex with someone else. Probably that bimbo he was engaged too. She handed him his coffee and walked away from him to sit on the couch.

'No Taylor, I do not know where you put your vintage Romones shirt.' Robyn said coming back to were Mia was sitting. 'Just put Skye down for a nap, she should be out for at least 45 minutes. Puking made her tired' Robyn smiled noticing Mia had changed. She noticed how her and Zac were both sipping on hot mugs of coffee. 'Oh yeah, I don't want one or anything' Robyn said walking to the kitchen hoping the water was still hot. She poured herself one and then Isaac walked into the house.
'Hanson's need to learn to knock' Robyn said coming back with her mug.
'Now where's the fun in that' Ike said taking the mug away from Robyn and having it for himself. Robyn huffed and gave up. She quietly showed Isaac his baby neice, he found her adorable and noted how much she looked like his baby daughter, Iris.
'Okay guys I am ready to go!' Taylor said grabbing his car keys.
'After hours of primping' Zac said standing up. He waved goodbye to Robyn and supressed and meaningful smile to Mia which gave her butterflies.
'When will you be home?' Robyn said to Taylor wrapping her arms around his neck.
'I don't know, maybe late. I'll come home asap though. You going to be okay with Skye?' Taylor asked pushing hair out of Robyns face.
'Yeah Mia and I are going to order take out and watch over her. Be like the way we use to baby sit in the old days.' Taylor chuckled and brought his lips to hers.
'You have been so brilliant about this. I knew there was a reason why I love you' he said when she broke away from him.
'I'm sure my legs and outgoing personality has nothing to do with it' she kissed him again but had to let go of him when she heard the blaring of a car horn outside.
'Go before i change my mind looking after Skye.' Taylor reluctantly let go of her and ruffled Mia's hair as he walked past her.
'So..since when am I helping you baby sit' Mia said crossing her arms.
'Since before you were born. Now quit being a pain and choose what take out you want.' Robyn said folding baby growths, looking like a proper mother.
'Chinese, egg fried rice and sweet and sour pork for you. Sorted' said Mia not even bothering to get the menu and called the take away service. After she ordered the girls were getting ready for a really good gossip.
'So? Ashley! Tell me wagwarn with him?' Robyn said as she tucked into her chinese. Mia played with her food for a few seconds before answering.
'He hasn't been coming over lately' she said queitly. Ashley practically lived with Mia, but unofficially.
'No? Where has he been?' Robyn asked confused.
'At Dru's. I kinda kicked him out when he wouldn't come with me to your xmas shindig. Its a stupid fight and I didn't mean for him to not come round again! But we've been texting so that's something.
'And Zac?'
'What about him" Mia quickly snapped.
'Well I don't know. Half a year ago he was singing his love to you and now you barely speak. Its weird.' Robyn said biting down on a prawn cracker.
' Yeah well, he's getting married now. Nothing I can do about it..' Mia said disheartened. Robyn saw the sadness in her best friends face. She didn't even have to question it.
'If you tell him once and for all how you feel, then he might reconsider. You've been a bit crazy about the whole situatuon. It wasn't hard to get back with Taylor.' Robyn said bringing herself into the situation which Mia couldn't stand.
'I'm not you Robyn! I can't just walk in and out of a guys life like nothings happend' Mia snapped.
'Explain?'
'You were the girl in love with Hanson. You knew you would fall for Taylor the moment he laid eyes on you! Me and Zac arnt like that. I walked into his life with no idea who the hell he was and likewise with him. Its just different and I can't explain.' Robyn nodded.
'Still, what you to have...or had was great. He really did love you. So stop making excuses and talk to him about it!' Robyn said taking her fortune cookie and breaking it.
'A new person has waltzed into your life and you have more then accepted it. Keep up the enthusiasm' Robyn read aloud. She sat back at pondered at how that fit her life exactly. She was about to comment but the Skye began to cry.
'Duty calls, open yours' Robyn said walking away leaving Mia with her fortune cookie. She cracked it open and unravvled the tiny scroll of writing.
'Finding it tough to tell someone from your past how you really feel? Maybe actions speak louder then words' Mia sat there and thought hard about what that meant. Maybe speaking to Zac wasn't the answer. She had to prove to him her feelings.

Chapter Seventeen - Blue Skye

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Humming happily, Robyn was cleaning the London Flat that both her and Taylor lived in. It was the first home they ever bought together and it was just the two of them. Of course Mia and the Hanson brothers were round always. Isaac and Zac would come round in hope for some dinner left overs and Mia would pop round for a chat, always hoping to run into Zac. Most evenings would be just Robyn and Taylor alone though. He would be playing the grand piano they had shipped in all the way from Italy, whilst Robyn would be cooking or writing songs on their massive leather sofa all snuggled up. They argued of course, but what couple doesn't? They wanted to take things slow, so there was no talk of engagements or marriage with them. Robyn knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Taylor, but wanted his next proposal to be when they were both comfortable in their lives and fought through the battle of keeping up a successful relationship. All worries about Leila and other maniac die hard fans were left in LA and Robyn felt safe in her home town away from all the drama. Everything was bliss.
As Robyn was polishing the wooden furniture in her grey trakies and black baby t-shirt she heard her doorbell go. She sighed as she left the world of cleaning products and answered the buzzing door.
'Hello?' She said through the telecom. There was no answer, but she decided to go down the one flight of ould have been the lamp she ordered online. As she walked towards the large glass doors she noticed a large black SUV screeching away from its parking place all the way down to the end of the road until it ubruptly turned the corner into the distance. Robyn opened the door and walked forward, but not without tripping over something on her way out. She huffed as she picked herself up and looked down at what seemed to be a Moses basket. Her eyes widened as the tiny gurgle of a baby's cry came from the tiny basket.
'You've got to be shitting me' Robyn said crouching down and looking at the small angel in the bed.
'Oh come on!!! How..wha? URGH' Robyn said as she lifted the basket and brought it into the flat.
'This can NOT be happening!' She yelled as she stumbled into the living room. Without even realising the volume of her voice she could hear the baby stir from its sleep and making a face like it was about to cry.
'No no no, don't cry! Shhh' she rocked the basket as we'll as she could and reached for the phone. She quickly dialled Taylors mobile off by heart and carried on sushing the baby as it screeched.
'Hey you've reached Taylor Hanson, leave a message.' His voice was so subtle and sweet and Robyn felt mesmorised by his tone.
'Babe! Come home now, its an emergency. And I'm not horny if that's what your thinking. Just come home now or call me!!' Robyn quickly said into the phone. She hung up and sighed as the baby carried on crying. She had never had experiance with babies or kids. She was an only child and loved the fact that she didn't have to share her parents attention with a younger or older sibling. She was spoilt rotten and always got what she wanted, of course when her parents divorced and moved to different places over the world, Robyn had to fend for herself.
'Please stop crying! I'll sing you a song? Huh...hush little baby don't you cry, when Taylor gets home I will punch him in the eye! Heyy, that's funny right?' The baby continued crying and Robyn had no choice but to pick it up. She lifted the tiny creature in her hands, holding it up under its arms and kept it a fair distance away from her.
'Right. This isn't so bad huh? We're good.' She reassured herself as the baby stopped crying. She took a good look at the child and realised it was a girl from the pink and flowery baby growth she was wearing. Her eyes were big and blue, almost as blue as Taylors. Taylor? She looked deep into the childs face and saw Taylor staring back at her. This baby girl was Taylor's child?
'No way' Robyn said out loud almost to shocked to comprehend. She leant over the basket and found a letter in. She had to cradle the baby in her arms to pick up the letter and read it. She sighed as she sat down and took in what the letter had to say.
'Dear Taylor, this is your daughter. I can't look after her because I'm in no position to be a mother. She is your responsibility now. I've moved to New Mexico to live with my fiancee and don't plan on returning anytime soon. I should have told you about the pregnancy but I fell in love with someone else in the process of it. The baby is 2 months old and her birthday is November 6th. I havnt named her yet so what you call her is up to you. Look after her Tay. Good luck. Leila.
'LEILA????' Robyn shouted, making the baby cry even harder. She didn't know what to think. She knew Taylor had a one night stand with her, which she excepted eventually. This was her worst nightmare. She was happy Leila had no intentions of coming back into their lives but leaving the baby with Taylor was almost heartless.
'So, your Taylors baby girl eh?..well your going to be competition for his attention' Robyn said looking at the pretty baby she was holding. There was some formula in the moses basket and Robyn decided to feed the baby. As she rocked and fed the baby she began to see all of Taylor's features in the child. She hated it. Taylor's first child was suppose to be with her.
'Robyn! Robyn? I got your message! What's wrong? Is it Mia? Wher..' Taylor stood dead in his tracks as he saw Robyn sitting on the couch feeding a baby.
'How long was I gone?' Taylor said taking of his messenger bag and smiling. He thought instantly that the baby was just one of the neighbours and Robyn was simply baby sitting. He sat across from her and read the letter that Robyn silently handed to him. His eyes grew wider as he read on and he snapped his head up at Robyn who was looking away from him, clearly angry. He looked down at the gurgling baby in her arms and put his hand to his mouth in a gasp.
'How do we know its even mine!' Taylor said standing up and pacing up and down the room.
'Tay, you don't even have to look at her to realise she's yours. Here, take her?' Robyn said handing the girl over to him. He hesitated as she put the baby in his arms. He held the little girl for a couple of seconds just staring at her and smiled down at her.
'What shall we do?' He whispered bouncing the baby around in his arms.
'I don't know? She's your child, not mine' Robyn said walking away.
'Hey hey hey, Robyn wait. You know this wasn't intentional. I need you now. To help me through this. I'm a dad. And I want you to help.' Taylor asked with sincereity.
'Help? Taylor we are two 21 year olds who live a bizarre life of tours and gigs. We're hardly ever home and if we are we're having sex or relaxing. A baby has no place in our lives right now!' Robyn said crossing her arms.
'Then what do you suggest?' Taylor questioned.
'Adoption' Robyn said harshly. Taylor nodded slowly still looking down at his baby girl.
'Unfortunatly child services is closed on the weekends. Bloody england just stops functioning on its days of rest' Robyn scoffed. 'So we're stuck with her for the whole weekend'
'Mm yeah, we'll be alright' Taylor reassured himself.
'We got to go buy some formula and essentials if we're going to do this' Robyn said grabbing her purse. 'Come on, hold her and I'll drive.'
'No no no, your not driving my jag.' Taylor said grabbing his keys. 'You hold her and I'll drive' he put the baby in Robyns arms and the two made their way to the nearest store. As they sat in silence in the car, Robyn placed the tiny person on her lap and clungop belly she had.
'You know I think we have to give her a name' Robyn said breaking the silence.
'well you always wanted to call your daughter Penelope?' Taylor suggested.
'Yeah MY daughter. This isn't my kid so think..' Robyn rolled her eyes.
'Well I don't know..I guess I've always liked Anna' Taylor admitted.
'We're not naming her Anna! You want people to yawn everytime she says her name' Taylor chuckled at Robyns comment.
'I'm thinking something exsotic and different. You know, her father is a famous singer. Geldof called his kids Pixie and Peach'
'I am not calling my daughter a fruit!' Taylor laughed.
'Okay not a fruit but something else like Leisle. Or Skye.
'I like Skye. Matches her big blue eyes' Taylor said smiling and looking at her face.
'Skye it is..Skye Hanson. It defonatley suits her!' Robyn said smiling down at the new named baby.
'Yeah it does' Taylor whispered.
The two went into the massive tesco's and Taylor went straight to the trollys. He was about to take Skye out of Robyns hands and put her in the baby seat.
'What are you doing? She's too young for that seat!' Robyn said taking the baby back and craddeling her.
'Well I don't know, this is my first baby' Robyn nodded and went to pick up some dummies and bottles. Taylor watched as Robyn waltzed down the aisle picking up random things that he would have never of thought to get. He thought that Robyn was glowing with a child in her hands. She looked so natural and proffessional.
'You know it suits you' Taylor said analysing Robyn.
'What's that?' Robyn questioned whilst deciding to have a pink or yellow bib for Skye.

'A baby..it just makes you think that's how you would have looked with out little girl' Taylor said not noticing the sad look on Robyns face.
'Mm you take her now, my arms are getting tired' Robyn said handing over the little creature to Taylor and taking the trolly away from him. Taylor muttered under his breath 'I'm such a SPAZ'
As Robyn was picking up the right baby food with Taylor standing behind her with Skye, Robyn heard an all too familiar voice coming down the aisle.
'Robyn? Is that you??' A woman shouted from the other end of the aisle. She walked briskly down to were Robyn was and Robyn instantly recognised the woman.
'Paula!!' Robyn exclaimed and accepted the Italian kisses on her cheek. She was Mia's loveable mum and Robyn had spent her teenage years at the Spagnoli home and became relatively close to the family.
'Oh, so this must be the Taylor I hear so much about!' Paula said grabbing Taylor into a kiss on the cheek. She didn't even notice the tiny baby until it began crying.
'Erm Paula, this is...' Robyn hesitated.
'Mia didn't say you had a baby! Oh congratulations!!! I'm going to have words with that girl to give me more information about your hectic celeb lives. Seems just like yesterday you would be getting ready in Mia's room about to go to an awful london club!' Robyn simply smiled and felt no need to deny that the baby was hers.
'Her name is Skye' Taylor said as Paula gestured to hold the baby.
'Oh she is a little too precious!' They spent the next half hour talking about everything going on in their lives. It wasn't until a slight stink came from Skye that Paula let the couple carry on with their shopping. It was nice to see someone from the past. Robyn almost felt normal and safe.
The two made their way back to the car, but not without being stopped by 5 people saying how cute Skye was and that Robyn was a lucky mother to have such a beautiful baby. Robyn acted grateful but cut Taylor death stares as he stood there grinning at her.
'Don't' Robyn said as she got in the car.
'I didn't say anything!' Taylor chuckled.
'Yes but I know what your thinking, now drive. Skye needs a nappy change.' Robyn snapped.
'What the hell is a nappy?' Taylor said taking the car into 3rd gear.
'Your not serious? When a baby poops, were does it go?' Robyn asked in shock.
'Oh a diaper! Well just say diaper!' Taylor said trying not to look like a fool.
' We're in England. We use english words!' The two sat in silence but then broke down into hysterics. It didn't last long though. Robyn still thought about the reality of looking after this baby. She felt like she knew exactly what to do. Like she was made to be a mother. It scared her to think that she might grow attached to Skye

Chapter Sixteen - 6 MONTHS LATER

"Buy why won't you come?" Mia said, getting annoyed at his stubborn attitude. Their relationship had developed into moving in together, which wasn't easy as Mia likes her own space and her own time alone but it was his idea and considering the amount she put him through so she thought she would give it a go. It wasn't going well, the year had been full of arguments, mainly about his jealousy and grudges of the past.
"Because I don't want to see that prik!" He snapped back. She desperately wanted him to be their with her for support.
"Don't be so stupid Ashley! You can't keep avoiding him. He's a part of my life, he's my betfriend's husbands brother for fuck sake and I'm the publicist for their band! Ashley had never dropped the grudge towards Zac. He had neither forgotten nor forgiven.
"I'm not spending Christmas day with them. End of." Robyn and Taylor were having Christmas at their house and Robyn had begged Mia to come, not that she had to be convinced too much, she still loved seeing Zac as he gave her that feeling that Ashley never gave her anymore.
"Well, looks like you're not spending Christmas day with me then. Make up your mind carefully, if you don't come next week then...actually you know what can you just leave! I want your stuff out when I get back" And with that last scream, she stormed out slamming the door behind her. She was sick of his constant moods, attitudes and didn't want him bringing her down with him.
Mia was running late, she had told Robyn she would get to hers two hours before everyone else to help set up. She was running three hours late. She let herself in their house and was greeted with Robyn's sarcasm from the other room,
"That must be the girl who said she would be here five hours ago. Thank you for greeting us with your presence!'' Mia smirked and made her way through to the dinning room with all eyes on her, including Zac's. She took her seat and started digging into the feast that Robyn had prepared, she smiled at seeing her best friend as this domestic goddess but her thoughts were interrupted by a heart renching question,
''So Zac man, looks like you're going to be going up the isle before Tay and Robyn ey?''. Ike said before realising the tension he had created and quickly looked down and started moving his food on his plate around. At this moment Zac and Mia had looked into each others eyes at the same time, their gaze was locked longingly to one another for a couple seconds, in which they both felt the chills in their spine, the sparks and the emotions caused. Zac was the first to break the gaze with an ashamed look,
"Erm, we haven't really talked that much about it." Mia couldn't believe he was getting married, she didn't even know he was seeing anyone and why hadn't Robyn told her? She looked at Robyn who gave a confused look and a shrug, so if she didn't know how long had Zac and this girl been going out for? After this announcement the rest of the meal had consisted of awkward looks and meaningless chit chat.
After the meal, Isaac and Zac were watching tele, robyn was washing the dishes so she decided to take Taylor to another room and quiz him about this.
"Taylor, who is this girl?'' She asked,
"Remember when we foll...I mean had a tour in Brighton. Met her there, nothing happened but they just got back in touch three months ago." Her heart sunk as she thought about when she saw Zac coming out of his SUV with that leggy blonde, her?!?
"Three months! Three...and he's engaged!" She couldn't believe this was the same guy who refused to admit he loved her until she was kidnapped. She was angry, upset and confused, she paced around the room mumbling asking how could he do this? And complaining about her being a gold digging bimbo but Taylor interrupted her,
"Hang on, as much as I would of loved to see my brother happy with someone he loves. You fucked him up! you too have broken up, had sex. and got nearly back together then you end up changing your minds more times than I can recall! So what, now because you can't have him you want him?" Mia was shocked at Taylor's outburst but she knew it was true, she had messed Zac around a lot but couldn't stand to think anyone else being held by him. Taylor walked out in a bit of a huff and was replaced by Zac strolling in,
"O hey, erm Robyn said I should get off my lazy arse and do something" Zac said awkwardly trying not to catch her eye. But Mia couldn't help herself,
"So how come your fiance isn't here, at Christmas?" Zac looked up at her with and tried to put together an answer but he just couldn't explain himself,
"I don't know, we haven't been together long and it was all kinda hectic." He admitted and she found this adorable that he didn't know what to say. Since they were being honest she just went for it.
"Why are you doing this? Its so soon, and anyone woman who is willing to marry someone they've known three months is clearly a gold digger." He stopped stacking the plates and looked up at her with sadness,
"She was there for me after...after you. I went through a really horrible time after you choose Ashley, like a downward spiral...she was got me through it." She couldn't stand to hear this, every admittance was salt in her wounds. She walked over to Zac, close enough to see them sparkling from tears welling up in his eyes. She carefully swepted a tear that was trickling down his cheek with the palm of her hand and stood there while their eyes scanned each other's faces. He looked up and so did Mia to see mistloe dangling above their head, he looked down at her and tilted his head towards Mia, she looked at his lips, hesitated, but not for long and moved slowly to him. They could feel each others breathe as they got closer, their lips lightly came into contact when,
"Oi Zac, how long does it take a person to clear up some plates!" And they had to quickly jump away from each other. It was Robyn and she was pacing up to the dinning room, trying to look busy Zac watches Mia walk out the room from the corner of his eye.

Chapter Fifteen - Go, if you want to go.

Zac made sure Mia got to the hotel safe, kissed her goodnight outside her door and said he couldn't wait to see her tomorrow. Mia walked through the door to see Robyn sitting on the sofa wrapped in her duvet, she looked over to reveal her cut and bruised face,
''Oh my god! Robyn what happened?'' Mia cried running over to her stroking her face. She didn't have to talk, Mia had seen the ways Ben used to man handle her when he thought she wasn't there,
''Bastard! Have you gone to the police?'' She asked. Robyn shook her head and noticed Mia's heaf a scratched body. They both explained the nights drama and their passion with the boys and when they realised they were probably having being stupid at sea and having sex on the beach at the same time they fell into each other in hysterics. Robyn made it clear that she wanted Taylor and she was going to try a long term relationship but Mia didn't know what she wanted.
Ben was no where to be seen the next day, his clothes had gone, passport and suitcase. He didn't. Want this coming out and damaging his career, which was fine for everybody. Mia had been avoiding Ashley all day and staying in robyn's room until they had to meet to go to the gig, she didn't want Ashley coming so made an excuse that her Robyn were having a girl's night to help Robyn deal with Ben.
They arrived at the venue and went inside to wait in the sea of people to wait for Hanson to start playing. They played all their usual songs 'Give a little' 'Underneath' and then they stopped playing and it all went silent and Zac stepped over to the microphone. I have a song that I want to sing, its not in albums or youtube but I wrote it when I was in a bad place missing someone very special''. Mia froze, she hadn't anything public as she got easy embarrassed.
''I want to call up the two special girls to my brother and I. You know who you are.'' Zac said scanning the room and signalling at Robyn and her. Everyone had turned to look at them, they could feel themselves going red so figured it would be more embarrassing to not go up, so started squeezing their way through to the stage. They got up and Robyn went into Taylor's arms and Mia went up to Zac who grabbed he waist and directed her over to sit at the grand piano that had just been pushed on stage and he started playing. His fingers moved along the keys so naturally, like he had known the song for years, and started singing to her, occasionally looking into her eyes and giving her quick pecks in between breathes.

"You say you love me too
Then why won't you go through
With the nightly kisses
With the hits and the misses
If you can make it on your own then..''

She found it hard to listen to the hard reality and suddenly got really awkward and stiff next to Zac and didn't want to look at him, she couldn't bare to face what she had done or the hurt she had put him through.

"...Go if you want to go
But stay if you want to know
The way through the mess we've made
And lie in a bed you know
Or go''

There it was. The choice. Zac squeezed her hand and with the other arm put it around her shoulders and kissed her forehead. She was never one for decision making, and never liked making important decision but she figured she would have to make it quick because she didn't have long before they would be on a plane back to LA. But surely if he goes back to LA she could stay with Ashley? The chances of the boys agreeing to stay in London was slim so what was the point?
"We have an important announcement to make folks" Isaac said addressing the audience, then looking at Mia.
"After a long hard discussion we've decided to make a drastic change to our career. We're moving to London and probably the biggest change of all is that...Robyn Dollan is rejoining us!" Mia couldn't believe this, she looked at Robyn who smiled happily with Taylor and Zac looked at her with a huge smile waiting for her excitement to kick it too. But her joy didn't come and her mind was spinning, the smoke around the stage felt heavier than before and she had to get off stage. She hurried across it with everyone's eyes following her, she sat down on some steps backstage and thought about what this meant, is she carried on seeing Ashley, Zac would always be around in London and with his brother seeing Robyn.
Zac came over and sat down next to her. Robyn was singing her heart out in the background still holding onto Taylor.
"What just happened?" He asked,
"It was just too much and needed some air" she explained, noticing the slight anger in Zac's face,
"Don't pull this again! You need to stop playing games with me Mia, you wanted me to be committed to you and I want to be without the games. Please Mia'

Chapter Fourteen - Not fair

Mia couldn't believe it. What are the chances they come to Brighton the same day Hanson's 5of5 tour was their? Ashley had enough of Hanson and all the problems they caused so hardly said a word to Mia since seeing them, which hurt her to know that her boyfriend wouldn't even make sure she was ok after he knew all her and Zac had been through. Course when Mia is upset she tended to over indulge in anything sugary which she would have to burn with a long run after,
''I'm going for a run, be back in an hour,'' said Mia, who just got s grunt from Ashley. As she walked out the front doors, he was there, but who was he with? She had legs that didn't stop, peroxide blonde hair and a trout pout that took up half her face. Her and Zac caught each other's eyes and he put his arm around the blonde's waist, kissed her on the cheek and walked away. She couldn't breathe, she didn't know what to do, she wanted to run away but she was frozen. After the realisation of what had just happened sunk in she started to jog, then run, then sprint, she didn't know where she was going and she didn't care, just as far away from all reality. After about half an hour of aimlessly running in a straight line god knows where she ended up at the end of the beach, near the cliffs. She hadn't anymore energy, she collapsed on the sand gasping for air, she had just caught her breathe when,
''Hey you, come join us, you look like you need a drink.'' She looked up at this surfer teenager type with a nose ring and noticed that she had come from a group of similar people around a bonfire. She thought that's exactly what she needs so let the girl guide her to her friends,
''Guys, this is...'' The girls started waiting for the gap to filled,
''Kate'' Mia replied, not wanting to be herself tonight, she wanted to be in a false reality. Everyone welcomed her excitedly into the circle and the drinking began. She was now drinking to forget and it certainly wasn't working, she was surrounded by people talking rubbish and making out with each other, no one would notice if she left and that exactly what she did.
She walked far enough to not be visible to the group and looked out to the sea, she wondered how many metres she would have to swim to burn off her comfort eating. She felt her stomach and started undressing but what she didn't know was that she was being watched,
''Mia!'' Someone shouted after her but it was masked by the howling wind. Mia trembled as the tide touched her toes, the drink made her immune to the cold and unaware that her body was covered in goose bumps and slowly going blue and which that she started swimming. The waves were splashing against her face, the salt burning her eyes, she could taste it and before she realised how far she had swam the tide became stronger, they were crashing on her carrying her backwards and forwards, she was starting to panic and all of a sudden she lost the ability to swim. She tried to turn around but the tide was too strong, she battled against them and swam to shore but then a colossal wave came in her direction and smashed her against that same cliff she had seen before. Then everything when black.

She could feel herself getting dragged though the sand and the stones grazing her legs but she couldn't open her eyes, it was like her mind and her body weren't in sync.
''Mia! Mia! Please open your eyes, squeeze my hand! Something!'' He pleaded hoping this wouldn't be it, he knew she had been drinking because he had bumped into her new teenage gang to ask if they had seen her, even though she had used a different name they gave a perfect description of her. He was trying to stop the bleeding from her head while trying to get Mia to talk, but her throat was full of salt water and she was struggling to breathe. After what seemed like forever. She spluttered up all the water that was in her lungs and slowly opened her eyes, she could feel a banging pulsating sensation from where she had banged her head and her eyes were still stinging from the water. Everything was blurry and all she could make out was the outline of a figure over her and her eyes just weren't adjusting,
''Mia come on, its me, please just get up and let me know you're ok'' he said as Mia's vision was slowly repairing itself and she was so glad to see who was staring down at her.
''Zac'' she said smiling, wondering why he was down the shore at this time. His kind eyes searched her for an explanation to what she was playing at,
''I wanted a swim, you and blonde and I just lost track of where I was going, waves and then you.'K she said trying to understand and remember the whole situation,
''But what were you doing here?' She asked without letting him even talk. He chuckled and replied,
''Well that's a nice thank you for saving your arse.'' helping her to sit upright,
''I saw that look when you saw me and that blonde. I don't even know her name and after a while I couldn't stand that picture of you in my head and that's when I came to find you and saw you standing in the sea. I ran but you were already out.'' He explained putting his arm around Mia. No matter what happened, Mia could always cause a drama which would result in Zac saving the day, both of them liked it that way though. He stroked the wound in her head and she flinched in pain but refused to go hospital saying she was fine and if she felt funny tomorrow she would go. He looked at her limp shivering body that had been beaten by the waves and couldn't help wrap his arms around her,
''Never let go.'' Mia said lifting her head to Zac's, he lifter her chin and whispered,
''Ill hold on for as long as you want me to'' and kissed her. Zac knew as well as Mia that she still needed him. Suddenly Zac had rolled over onto Mia and her arms were wrapped around his body, he was caressing her body and slowly gently teasing her. Wanting more she took hold of his hard throbbing dick and moved her hand up and down, faster than slower until he couldn't take it anymore. He removed her hand and took off his trousers and pants while Mia took off her soaking wet knickers, he pressed his body against Mia's and slowly put himself in, making her nails into his back. It was something about being outside, the ocean, on the beach that made them go wild, the sex was hot and steamy enough so Mia stopped shivering but was not sweating, she clenched at the sand as he went deeper and deeper. They were both close to climaxing when Mia roughly pinned. Zac beneath her and started riding him like he never knew was possible, up and down, sideways, circular motions until they both screamed out their pleasure and Mia fell next to Zac in exhaustion. Panting, Mia said,
''Does this mean that every time I want wild sex I'm going have to get myself nearly killed for you to save me'' Zac didn't have the energy to laugh so just grinned and kissed her head.
''You can't keep doing this. Having best of. Both worlds isn't fair on either, its affecting me and clearly affecting you'' Mia knew that Zac was right but she didn't know what to do.
''Its not the same with Ashley and I, it used to be amazing, the sex and everything. But then things changed...after our night in the Savoy. He didn't seem to match up, in any department.'' She admitted, feeling terrible for Ashley.
''Surely you've just answered my question. Who do you want to be with?'' He asked hoping that he would not loose her again. But once again the answer isn't as simple as the question. The doubt on her face hurt him but her wouldn't give up,
''I need you to do something before you make your decision, come to the gig tomorrow. Its our last night before we go back to LA, so if you decide to stay with Ashley you'll never see me again'' he said without a lot of confidence. Mia gave him a peck on the lips and said,
''Its getting really cold, I want to go back'' Zac helped Mia up and they walked away hand in hand.

Chapter Thirteen - Bruised Easily

''I think we all deserve a week away, just the four of us. Maybe we should go to the coast.'' Mia said enthusiastically, thinking that after all the drama that had happened to them, they needed alone time with the boys to get away and concentrate on these relationships.
''You do realise where we are. You're not in LA anymore'' Ashley replied sarcastically as the best beach they would find in England would be rocky, cold and filthy water.
''No, I think its a good idea. We don't need a nice hot beach, just to get away'' Robyn agreed, adding,
''Oh what about Brighton! Its got the pier, clubs, we can have romantic strolls by the coast'' Robyn was always optimistic about most things, she liked to romantise everything, even walking along Brighton pier being practically blown away by winds. Ben and Ashley looked at each other knowing that no matter how hard they would protest, if the two girls agreed then they were going.
Robyn had convinced Mia that they should stay in a quiet, remote, two star B&B, even with Mia adamantly refusing she had been won over by the prospect of no paparazzi.
''You do realise we're only going for a week'' Ben said to Robyn as he saw the size of her suitcase and extra bags. Robyn laughed,
''Ha! You should see Mia'' she waddled out the room while Mia called from the bedroom,
''Ashley! Ashley! Help me with my bags!'' Ashley looked at Ben and groaned as he walked to her room. They would have to call an extra mini bus at this rate. Yes a mini bus and a B&B. They were truly 'roughing it'.
They arrived in Brighton after a long and rough car journey, mainly it was the boys who suffered as they were left with the bags that couldn't fit in the boot on their laps. They put their bags in their rooms and decided to go get an ice cream down the pier. Ironically each couple had the same favourite flavour, Ben and Robyn has strawberry and Mia and Ashley had lemon sorbet. As they walked back Robyn stopped in her tracks, noticing this Mia looked to her eyes and followed her eye line and shook hit her hard. At the end of the pier was a SUV with the three Hanson brother's faces blown up with 5of5 written on the side. The boys. Quickly noticed it as well,
'Great! This is fucking perfect! All I ask is to have some alone time with you, and who should show up but the Children of the Peace corn!!!' Ben said yelling back at the Hanson bus as he and Robyn entered their Hotel. He was pulling on Robyns arm pretty roughly. She stumbled trying to keep up with him looking back at Taylor who was standing with concerned eyes. Zac had to almost drag him away from his firm position.
'How was I to know they would be here Ben!' Robyn said as she followed in after Ben into their moderatly medium size room. Ben didn't answer and looked at her with suspicious eyes.
'You knew they would be here!' He yelled pointing his finger at her. Robyn got slightly scared when Ben would raise his voice, there had always been incidents when Ben got angry were he would grab a her arm a little tighter then usual and push he harder than playfully.
'What? NO!' Robyn answered truthfully. 'Why would you even think that?' She said walking her way towards him acting sincere. Before she could put her arms around him he lunged at her pushing her hard against the wall with his hand around her neck. She screamed in the process of being pinned against the wall and instantly began to cry. The last time she was handled like that, she was raped viciously. His grip around her throat tightened and the anger in his eyes raged as he spat out 'Don't lie to me Robyn!' She closed her eyes and whimpered under her breath 'I'm not lieing' after a moment she was thrown back from the wall and she coughed as she regained her breathing pattern. She was on the floor and looked up at Ben. 'What the hell do you think your doing!?' She stood her ground trying to be brave. Ben didn't say anything and just looked at Robyn. She laughed sarcastically and said 'oh I get it, big shot film star treats all girls like this to prove himself huh? Sorry, but I'm not sticking around to see the credits.' Robyn grabed her suitcase and headed to the door. But of course, Ben had beat her to it and pulled her hand away from the door knob. 'I don't like to be talked to like I'm an idiot' he said aggressively. 'No, no your not an idiot! Your a fucking impotent BRUTE' Robyn said struggling out of his grasp. Once she did she was instantly hit by Ben's firm hand. Everything went black as she buckled over the small coffee table hurting her head against the side of it. Before she could even try to process what had just happened she was being dragged by her hair into a limp standing position. She screamed in pain hopeing someone would hear her.
'Now, you were saying? I'm...an...impotent...Brute?' With every word he punched Robyns stomach roughly and she was badly winded and stuggled for breath. He dropped her hair from his grasp and watched as she tried to get her breath back. He smiled down at her and said the most awful thing anyone has ever said to her 'I'm not the impotent one now darling' and with that he walked away from her and out of the room. Robyn struggled to her feet and clutched her bruised stomach. She made her way to the mirror weeping at her red and shattered face. Her eyebrow was bleeding and her lip was cut. She lifted her top to expose the dreadful bruises that were beginning to show. She let out a massive yelp as she touched them and made her way to the balcony for some fresh air. She was terrified. Never had Robyn been beaten up and under the circumstances she felt to call the police. She had always had Ben down as a bit rough and boyish, but never did she think he would hit her. She looked out at the blue sky ahead of her and the mesmorising sea. Without even thinking she ran out of the hotel room, not even cleaning herself up. She ran to the seafront which was empty and dug her toes into the sand. She breathed in deeply as the tears ran down her face. It stung to cry and she carefully wiped her tears away. She noticed how empty the beach was and decided to go closer to the sea. It wasn't until her feet were fully in the water when she collapsed to her knees crying hysterically. As dramatical as it may seem, Robyn realised that she had nothing in life that she truly loved. Mia was one thing of course. But her life was hopeless at that point. She watched out into the ocean. Not caring that her khaki shorts were soaked already, she wondered what would happen if she just swam away. Could she reach France? Would she drown? Either one would be fine with her. She removed her top and shorts, throwing them in the water to float away. She looked at her raw stomach that was black and blue and winced in pain. She walked deeper into the cold sea, shivering with every step. The sharp rocks on her feet didn't phase her. Once the water was at her shoulders she stood there and looked at the sun set into the sea. She closed her eyes and waited in silence. She was told once by Taylor that when the sun sets in the sea, if you listen carefully enough you can hear the sun burn out making a 'ssssss' noise. Taylor. She thought about him for a second and imagined his face in her head. How his smile could make everyone green with envy and his eyes as blue as artificial smarties. She lowered her head under the water and wondered how long she could hold her breath. The sea water stung her cuts and battered skin. It wasn't long until someone had their hands wrapped around Robyns waist. She first thought 'fuck, its a mer man' but when her head was raised from the sea and she coughed out a lot of water her eyes adjusted to find Taylor dragging her out of the water into the sandy beach. She lied on her back as Taylor leaned his face over hers.
Robyn? Can you hear me? God please hear me!' His voice felt miles away. She opened her eyes and saw his dripping wet face and wet hair. She thought she was in heaven and smiled at him. Robyn watched as Taylor sat back in relief. But not for long when he looked over her body. Robyn put her hands over her stomach only to be stopped by Taylor and he looked over the bruises. He looked up in shock to her face but didn't look down again, noticing her bust lip and eyebrow.
'Don't' Robyn said as he tried to touch the wounds. Taylor bit his lips in anxiety and asked the most obvious question.
'What happend?' He said taking Robyns hand. She simply looked down and her face did a weird screwed up face. Like she was smiling but tears came out instead. She did something she never thought she would do. She fell onto Taylor's wet, empty shoulder and cried into him. He carefully put his arm around her and let her cry. He knew what had happened to her, deep down. Something did not seem right with that Ben Barnes. After a minute he got up and let go of Robyn.
'Where are you going?' She called after him, still unable to get up.
'I'm going to fucking kill him' Taylor said calling back to Robyn.
'NO! Taylor, please stay with me' The words resounded in Taylors head as he thought back to when he said those words to Robyn a long time ago. He stopped in his tracks and lifted his head to the sky. He thought about going to find that guy and to turn out his lights, but something stopped him. It could have been his ex fiancee crying behind him. Or the fact that violence never solved anything. But, by god, it would have been nice to see that pretty boys face busted up. He turned on his heel back to Robyn and sat behind her and carefully put his arms around her and the two stared into the setting sun.
'It didn't make the noise' Robyn sniffed.
'Hm?' Taylor said with his cheek rested on the top of Robyn's head.

'You once told me that the sun burns out when it sets in the sea. You lied' Robyn said smiling. Taylor chuckled.
'It only does if your in love. I heard it.' He cleverly said and wanted to pat himself on the back for the stylish quip.
'Well there must be something wrong with my hearing' Robyn said turning to Taylor's face. She edged her face closer to hers, but only slightly. She wanted to see if Taylor would react to her longing kiss.
'We gotta get that checked out then' Taylor said putting his hand on Robyns cheek and brought his face the rest of the way to find her lips. The twos lips fit together perfectly. They knew how one another moved, when to break away, when to use tongues. Robyn shivered, but not from the cold air, but having Taylor so close to her again. All she could think of was 'why? Why did I let him go?' She slowly put her arms around his neck and painfully lifted herself up and towered over him on her knees as he remained seated. He moved his lips around her chin all the way down to her neck. Her chest was in his face almost and he could see through the thin material of her bikini that her nipples were erect. He had seen Robyn naked countless of times but in the months they were apart his memory of her was fading. Now, every freckle and scar he had recalled was right infront of him, waiting to be taken. He decided for her to take the reigns this time, not only because she was injured and he might hurt her, but he wanted her to be sure she knows what she was doing. Because after this, there is no getting rid of him. He smiled up at her as she straddled over his swimming trunks. She could feel his erect penis beneath her and began to move her hips in cirular motions. Taylor moaned into her mouth and she reached back to her string bikini and let it loose. She left it until it fully fell off and Taylor quickly grabbed at her breasts and brought his face back to hers.
'Oh, I missed you' Taylor said as Robyn had put her hands down his trunks and got a firm grip on him. Once Taylor was fully erect Robyn nodded to Taylor, like she always did when she wanted to go all the way. He positioned himself under her and moved the material of the bottom half of her bikini so he could easily slide in. The two were sitting up and in eachothers embrace. They rocked back and forth, both moaning in pleasure as the sex intesified between them. The fire was still there and Robyn got butterflies as Taylor whispered sweet nothings in her ear. When he would ask her in a groan 'never leave me again' she would whisper back 'no, never,' Taylor couldn't help but feel it was an empty promise but focused in making Robyn feel great. Robyn's head arched back and her arms hung loose over Taylors shoulders. She had orgasmed and was in bliss for another few minutes until Taylor also came. The two stayed in their position. Robyn didn't want to lose the connection with Taylor and rolled over, bringing him with her, so that he was on top of her. He laughed and refused to go on.
'Are you trying to kill me' he smiled down at her.
'Your right, I'm tired too' she laughed pushing him off her and grabbing the little clothing she needed to put on. Taylor watched her as she slipped on her pants and bikini top. She tucked herself realising how much pain she was still in.
'Taylor?' She said once Taylor too was dressed.
'Yeah doll face?' He said standing up and lifting out his hand to lift her up.
'What does this mean?' Robyn asked looking back at the sea and the sand she just had sex on.
'What it really means? Or what I want it to mean?' Taylor asked watching Robyn.
'Well what do you want it to mean' the conversation sounded so dumb and it was weird how the two could just talk in code.
'I want it to mean that you'll came back to me, LA, and where we left off.' Taylor truthfully said. Robyn looked down and sighed. She wanted that too but knew the problems she left in LA would be waiting for her the minute she landed.
'Tay, I want you. I really do. You have proved that I can't live without you. But I can't go back to LA with you. Please. Please don't ask me why.' Taylor was about to protest and thought about what Mia had said. If he and Zac weren't so self absolved they would figure out the problem.
'Well what do you want?' Tay finally said.
'For you to stay with me?' Robyn said. They starred and Taylor smiled at her. He took her hand thinking, that is all he needed to hear from her until further noticed. He finally got his Robyn back.

Chapter Tweleve - You give me Butterflies

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Taylor walked at a slow pace to Robyn and Mia’s pent house flat. He still was undecided what he wanted to say to Robyn. The night before had confused him deeply. She was on stage singing one of her songs and their eyes didn’t break once. When she walked up to him singing in her, contagious siren voice, the devilish grin she had on her face phased Taylor into seeing something in Robyn he never did before. She still loved him and he knew it. A smile crept on his face when he saw her current boyfriend’s reaction to the fact that Robyn was singing to him rather than Ben. He knocked on the large wooden double door only to find it was already open. ‘Robyn and closing doors’ Taylor muttered under his breath.
‘Hello? Any one home?’ Taylor echoed in the large flat. No one answered him and he thought that he should come back later but something caught his eye. He saw Robyn’s laptop sitting on the counter and walked towards it. He knew it was Robyn’s because it had a ridiculous amount of girly stickers covering the front and a shocking pink key board. He cringed at the thought of using the laptop but made himself touch the sparkly mouse. He knew it was wrong to invade Robyn’s privacy but he couldn’t resist and look through her files. There were still old files containing her college work and he smiled at the whacky names she would give presentations. ‘Stinky Black Death’ ...’Mia taking all the credit’...’Taylor Hanson video.’ He stopped at his name and quickly clicked the file. He looked around him to make sure no one was around and sat at the kitchen stool. As he perched himself on the seat and made himself comfortable he played the video and immediately smiled a chubby faced girl with a short girl with glasses next to her. He immediately recognised the two girls as Robyn and Mia. Robyn had not dyed her hair and had her natural mousy blonde colour hanging on her shoulders. Mia had a thick plate in her hair with a hair band to stop her baby hairs getting in her face. He smiled at how adorable they use to look. He guessed they were about 13-14 years old and watched intently as the two introduced themselves to the webcam.
‘Hey guys, thanks for logging onto Mia&Robyn.com and we hope you enjoy this video we have just finished. It’s about a guy who I saw once last year in a concert. Ever since then I haven’t gotten him out of my head’ Robyn said smiling exposing her bottom teeth braces.
‘It’s true! She knows who he is but he doesn’t know who she is. I’m only really helping her out with the video cause I believe that there is something in her voice that everyone should see.’ Mia said bending down to get her face in the camera and quickly turning away back to the mirror where she was attempting to straighten her hair. Robyn rolled her eyes and continued..’Yeah hope you guys like it’ The screen suddenly went black and an unfamiliar tune comes up. Robyn is in a simple bedroom looking at the camera and begins to sing.
From the early days
I saw your face boy
You told me a line
I knew you were shy
This is what we do
You don't have to be ashamed
Cause we're holding hands walking in the hallways
He was shocked that his picture came up big on the screen and the lyrics to the song danced underneath in a fancy pink writing. He read intently.
You give me butterflies deep inside
You give me butterflies
I don't know where to run, run, run from you

So I gotta say you give me butterflies deep inside
You give me butterflies
I don't know what to do, do, do without you
Boy, you give me butterflies
Robyn’s voice was so young and innocent. He could tell that she had not had much training at that age, but it still sounded sweet and subtle. The pictures of Taylor were of him when he just cut his hair from really long to mid-length. It was the point of his career when people stopped calling him a girl but a very good looking boy.
I get lost sometimes when you act like a fool
You ignore my words and I can't get over you
This is what we do everyday
I'm in my room on the phone with you
All night long.
He smiled when Robyn attempts to sing in a microphone and move along to the music. Her dance moves were not as perfected as they were these days but still found it cute how she tried. The song was simple and clearly written by a love-struck teenage girl. He smiled and sighed looking at Robyn. He wanted her more than ever at that point. He frowned as the song came to an end, showing a picture of him and Robyn and crowds around them. They were both young looking and Robyn was grinning ecstatically as Taylor had his arm around her shoulder looking into the camera. He tried to remember doing this picture but for the life of him couldn’t. He had taken so many with fans he lost count pretty soon and every girl he had his arm around meant nothing to him and ignored them after the picture was taken. He had no idea that he met the girl he would fall in love with years before they actually properly met. He sat there shocked staring at the frozen image.
‘You know, I can do you for breaking and entering’ a familiar voice said from one of the flats bedroom doorways. Taylor snapped his head back in shock and found Mia leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed. Taylor stumbled up from his seat and looked towards Mia. Her eyebrows raised waiting for a good excuse why Taylor was in her house snooping around the girls stuff.
‘I..I..the door was open? I wanted to find Robyn and speak to her about last night’ Taylor sighed feeling defeated and making his way out to the front door. Mia watched him and shook her head. Once he was a bit of a distance away from the laptop she saw what he was watching and frowned.
‘You watched it huh?’ Mia said with a loud tone so Taylor could hear. He turned from his walk and looked at Mia with a nod. ‘Robyn’s not going to be happy about this’ Mia said.
‘Why didn’t she ever tell me that we had met before?’ Taylor asked confused.
‘Because you were a complete dick after this picture was taken. She didn’t want you to remember her.’ Mia said snapping her head back to Taylor.
‘What happened?’ Taylor asked in curiosity and perched himself on the side of the island in the middle of the kitchen. Mia walked towards him and smacked him off the counter as she tried to reach for the juice. ‘Tell me!’ Taylor asked again with a hint of annoyance in his voice.
‘Okay, but she’s not going to like it!’ Mia sat herself down and continued. ‘After this picture was taken Robyn didn’t want you to go so she slipped her mobile number in your hand. You smirked and crunched up the paper in a little ball and threw it at Ike’s face.’ For a 14 year old girl, that is heartbreaking. Obviously she got over it, but since then she promised herself to never meet her hero’s. They are all just disappointments.’ Mia said and then after taking a sip of her juice. Taylor simply nodded and sighed.
‘I didn’t mean to act like that. I was being handed cell numbers all evening and it annoyed me how every girl wanted a piece of me. I think Robyn’s was the last straw. If i’d known who she was, I defiantly would not have acted as i did.’ Mia nodded back and breathed in deeply.
‘She’s still in love with you, Tay.’ Mia waited for Taylors response. He simply lifted his head up to hers and shook his head.
‘Don’t say stuff like that Mia. It hurts’ Taylor was about to walk out the door but Mia jumped in front of him.
‘You don’t spend every evening with her. She cries herself to sleep some nights and if she doesn’t it’s only because she’s ran out of tears the night before! She carries your picture in her purse and I’ve seen her get her credit card out and pausing at your photo. It’s heartbreaking.’ Mia wanted to convince Taylor that she was telling the truth.
‘Then why did she leave me? If she loves me so much?! You guys won’t answer that one simple question’ Taylor said raising his voice. Mia gave him a stern look then reverted her eyes away from him biting her lower lip.
‘Because the answer isn’t as simple as the question Tay’ Mia said walking away back to her room. Before slamming her door shut she said ‘Maybe if you and Zac weren’t so self absolved the answer would be easy to find’ Taylor looked back with a confused look and made his way out the door. ‘What did Mia mean?’ he thought to himself as he drove back to his hotel.

Chapter Eleven - Fight!

Mia decided to not get involved in the drama between the three of them and went to the bar. She had not stopped thinking about her night with Zac but there were also thoughts about Ashley, she liked his no game attitude towards their relationship, well no games considering what he had done in his changing room. Mia had not heard from Ashley since that day apart from reading his texts and listening to daily voicemails. At the bar she saw a familiar face walk towards her and her heart sank.
''Looks like I've tracked you down'' he said sternly. Ashley looked at her with apologetic eyes.
''Shit, she's got herself in some deep shit there.'' Ashley said stating the obvious looking in the direction of Robyn, Tay and Ben, she hadn't realised he had been here let alone for so long. Mia nodded and ordered a drink not bothering to ask him what he wanted. Ashley realised he had to do some serious grovelling, but before he could start Mia began,
''What the fuck happened? What were you playing at? You humiliated me Ash,'' she said with her voice going from angry to disheartened. He couldn't believe he had been so stupid, Mia was the best thing that had happened to him and he had potentially ended it because of a stupid strop, he carried on by explaining,
''You want to know what I want? You. But with won't commit. I want you to be my girlfriend, I want everyone to know you're mine.'' These were words that she had wanted Zac to say to her at this point in their relationship. This was a completely refreshing attitude, one that made her put her arms around Ashley and kiss him like nothing had ever happened and she realised how happy she was to be Ashley Horne's girlfriend. After several moments of kissing and discussing their feelings, no one was prepared for what was to come.
''You. Get the fuck off her.'' An angry voice came from beside of them. They turned around to see Zac standing there, unaware that Ashley knew perfectly well who he was Mia tried to keep him calm,
''Can you go please. Me and my BOYFRIEND are having a private talk'' she said emphasising boyfriend so the message really hit Zac. He didn't leave but shouted,
''Boyfriend! Ha! What kind of boyfriend exposes you to a shit load of dangerous drugs and thenn...'' She knew what Zac was about to expose so she rushed over and tried to push him to move on. Zac broke free from her grip, lunged towards Ashley. It all happened so quickly, Ashley was on the floor and Zac was rubbing his knuckles but Ashley refused to get put down by some mental ex. He got himself up pushed himself on Zac so both of them fell on the floor. Punches were flying, Mia ran over and grabbed Ashley,
''Stop it now! Get off him'' she pleading, attempting to pull him off. Ashley didn't have anymore strength in him, he got up with a broken lip, swollen eyes and a bloody split in his eyebrow. She pulled Zac up by the hand, looked at Ashley and hurried over to him stroking his face,
''Aww baby, don't worry ill nurse you back to help.'' She said smiling as security had come over to escort Zac out. He looked over at the two hugging and smiling and said,
''Mia please, think about it. I love you.'' She spinned around to see a broken Zac and looked at Ashley, debating what to do, all her body was screaming to her to run up to Zac and for him to hold her and tell him that they would never be apart.
''I'm with Ashley now Zac, you need to accept it'' she finally said looking at Zac's face drop as he was escorted out by security.
Ashley held Mia tightly as she thought she may as well tell him who that was,
''I'm sorry about him, that was Zac, me and him had...'' Ashley interrupted her and told her he knew all about him, and her life in LA. Mia was secretly happy that he had bothered to google her, especially after they had only met once when he did it. He was serious about this relationship and Mia loved that, but she still had a niggling doubt in her mind. She had to be sure who she wanted to be with, Ashley or Zac?