I’m already relaxing in the garden on one of the many sun loungers Cheryl’s got out in preparation for tonight’s barbeque. The music is on, the suns out, what could be better? The sun is scorching hot on my bare tummy. I’m just wearing a bikini top and pair of shorts because I don’t want to miss the opportunity to tan my normally milky skin. Cheryl’s inside dressing Paisley in one of the outfits she bought for her today and they have summoned me to the garden so I don’t ruin the surprise when they come marching out to give me a mini fashion show.
The garden is scattered in bright plastic toys Cheryl bought today for the garden, I’m surprised there’s anything even left in Toys R us, she really has spoilt her. I hear Cheryl and Paisley talking from behind me and I push my sunglass to the top of my head and sit up in the sun lounger.
“Are you ready for the cuteness?” Cheryl asks.
“I defiantly am”
Paisley walks in front of me with one hand in Cheryl’s and the other holding out the bottom of her new dress, she beaming from ear to ear. She looks adorable in a thin strapped summery dress and a matching bow clipping her loose hair to the side, She even has a pair of the most adorable brown sandals I have ever seen topping of her look.
“tada” Cheryl beams doing the jazz hands.
“Beautiful! Give me a twirl” I tell her holding her hand and she spins around. “What do you say to Cheryl for all your clothes?”
“Thank you” She smiles and Cheryl smiles back.
“No problem you cheeky monkey”
“Thank you for everything today, I really appreciate it” I tell her as we walk back indoors leaving Paisley occupied with her new toys.
“Look you don’t need to keep thanking us” Cheryl tells me and she tucks a loose piece of my hair behind my ear. “You look great by the way” She adds looking me up and down and I feel myself turn a dark shade of red which she doesn’t fail to notice. “Don’t be embarrassed, I wish I had your figure” She traces her finger down my tummy making me feel a way I have never felt before. She’s standing so close to me I’m sure she’s able to her my heart beating through my chest.
“er … thank you” I manage to get out in the most normal way possible.
She turns her attention to the glass bottles stood on the kitchen counter and then looks at me “Do you think we got enough?”
“Are you kidding? You bought like every bottle in asda”
“I hope your friends like us” She says with a hint of concerned on her face.
“They will LOVE you” I rub her arm. “Don’t worry” She smiles and wraps her arms around my neck. “Whats this for?” I laugh hugging her back.
“Do I need a reason to hug me favourite person in the world?”
“I guess you don’t” I laugh
The doorbell rings making me and Cheryl look at each other and i hear an over familiar voice through the walls in its usual loud tone.
“Fuckin hell Nic, The fuck is Kimberley doing in a house like this?” I hear a voice I know to be Sarah’s from way outside.
I turn to Cheryl and we both laugh.
“My friends are here” I quickly hurry to the front door and Cheryl trails behind me looking more nervous then I’ve ever seen her. I take a deep breath before I swing it open to my friends standing in front of me.
“Kimberley!” Nicola is first to throw herself in my arms and Sarah is next.
“I’ve missed you both” I squeeze Sarah and let go of her so I can close the door behind them.
They notice Cheryl standing behind me and they look at her then back at me they both look totally dumbstruck.
“Cheryl? Nicola gasps. “it’s the Cheryl Cole?”
Cheryl walks towards us with both dimples on full show. “Aye, thats me but Cheryl is just fine” She laughs awkwardly.
“What the fuck are you doing in a house with Chery fucking Cole?” Sarah asks covering her mouth in shock.
“She’s the friend I was telling you about”
“You must be Nicola? I’ve heard a lot about you, It’s nice to finally put a face to a name” Cheryl smiles at Nicola taking her hand in hers and she does the same to Sarah. “I’ve already met you but I doubt you will be able to remember us” she laughs.
Sarah is gawking at her and Nicola elbows her discreetly in the arm. “Yes I’m Nicola and really? All good I hope”
“I couldn’t possibly comment” Cheryl jokes and Sarah finally manages to say something and to be honest I preferred when she was quiet. She always does this she never fails to embarrass me.
“So you’re coming over to my team then?”
“Huh?” Cheryl looks at her in confusion then back at me.
“You and our Kimbers are y-“
“No Sarah, we’re just friends!” I quickly cut her off knowing exactly what she’s about to say and I feel myself burn with embarrassment.
“So you aren’t shagging?” She questions in all seriousness.
“Sarah!” Nicola gasps and I cover my face with my hand but Cheryl sees the fun in it all continues to joke with her.
“Not yet” Cheryl winks and Nicola and Sarah both burst out laughing while I stand there awkwardly thinking of something witty to say. “I’m just kidding, no no were just friends sorry to disappoint you” Cheryl adds and she nudges my arm.
“It’s not like you bat for just one team anyways is it Sarah?” I raise an eyebrow at her and she throws her arms in the air.
“Well I like to have options” We all laugh again.
“Come through to the garden, ignore the mess we went shopping today” Cheryl tells them as she escorts them through the house and she points out the flat packed furniture leaning against the walls that we haven’t had a chance to assemble. When we step outside Paisley notices them and her whole face lights up.
“Sarah! Nicola!” She shouts and she runs over to them with her arms wide open abandoning her toys on the grass.
“Hi trouble! Nicola smiles and she swings her up in her arms. “Have you missed me?” She asks and Paisley nods her head. “You look beautiful “She coos and she straightens out her dress as she sits on her hip. “Who got you this lovely dress?” She asks probably thinking that there’s no way I could be able to afford something like this.
“Cheryl!” Paisley shouts throwing her arms in the air.
“I see you’ve forgot about me already” Sarah jokes with a pout and Paisley reaches over to her so she can be taken from Nicola. She wraps her arms around her neck and smiles.
“I didn’t”
Cheryl looks at me and mouths the word ‘adorable’ She’s right it is,I love how much Paisley loves my friends and visversa.
“Are we getting mortal or what?” Sarah near shout rising a fist and I shake my head laughing.
“We’ll get the drinks, I’ll be right back” I tell Nicola and Sarah and I go back indoors with Cheryl leaving them occupied outside with Paisley.
“I’m sorry about Sarah she’s a bit …” I try and think of a word to use and Cheryl takes it right from my mouth.
“Mental?”
“Mental” I agree.
“Its fine, she seems like fun”
“She is, she is” I smile. “So when are Nadine and Lily coming over?”
“They should be here soon, you’re going to have to help us with that barbeque I have no clue how to use it”
“Hopeless” I joke rolling my eyes, grabbing the drinks and turning away from her. In return I receive a slap on my behind as I walk away and i turn around and pout. “that’s not nice is it?”
“I’m not nice” She says sticking out her tongue playfully.
***
I hear an Irish voice and standing at the glass double doors is Cheryl with her two friends I have heard a lot about. Just like Cheryl they are both naturally beautiful.
“Fuck! She is hot!” Sarah whispers to me and I turn to her looking at her seriously.
“Stop right there” I mutter and plaster a smile on my face as they walk over to me confidently. The tall girl with the golden loose curls that Sarah has just been drooling over straight away pulls me into a hug.
“So you’re the famous Kimberley?”
“I … er… yeah, I’m Kimberley” I smile and she lets go of me.
“I’m Nadine” She tells me in a thick Irish accent. “And this is Lily” She nods her head at the blonde who I recognise as previously being a fan of Cheryl’s.
“Yes Nads, I can talk for myself” She rolls her eyes and hugs me. “It’s good to meet you”
“It’s good to meet you too, the both of you”
“You are just as beautiful as Cheryl made out” Nadine tells me and I look at Cheryl who is looking away turning a dark shade of red.
“Been telling people I’m beautiful, eh?” I raise an eyebrow at her and giggle.
“Well how can I not?”
“I’m sure I have seen you before” Lily states narrowing her eyes at Sarah.
“I went to the signing” She tells her.
“Not for long, she got dragged out” Cheryl butts in with a cheeky smile.
“Oh my god, I remember you!” Lily laughs and Sarah lets out a cackle.
As Cheryl wanders over to Nicola I call Paisley over and she holds onto Sarah sheepishly sticking her head out from behind her.
“Hello” Lily says smiling down at her but she doesn’t receive a reply.
“You aren’t shy say hello” I tell her but she hides her face again behind Sarah’s legs.
“Are you being shy today? My names Nadine” Nadine says and she crouches down to the floor.
“You sound funny” Paisley blurts out with a giggle and Sarah again cackles loudly.
“Paisley! That’s rude, you don’t say things like that!” I tell her and turn to Nadine who seems to find it hilarious. “God I’m so sorry”
“Don’t worry about it honey, I’m sure I do. Let’s get the drinks flowing!”