Rockstar Daddy (Decoy Series) (5 page)

She looks up at me with a huge smile, the nervous look disappears.

   "That's perfect. I can't wait."

I tell her all about Jessica, Maisy and Tanya while I pack away. I have nothing to do for the rest of the day until I get Finley so when she offers another drink I accept. We exchange numbers and talk about everything and what the towns like. When I leave to go and get Finley I walk away feeling like I have made another good friend in Sophie.

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   I sent a group text out to the girls explaining about Sophie and asking if everyone can make Saturday. Like the amazing girls they are they all can't wait to meet Sophie. We decided to meet at a cute little restaurant called Summers, it's like a restaurant/tea room, definitely somewhere we can't take Sam, James and Mark. I'm really excited to meet the girls, I think every girl should have her close girlfriends. I don't know what I would do without my girls and they my guys. They have help me a hell of a lot over these four years, they have really helped me out. While I'm going to be catching up with my girls Finley will be with the guys. The guys supports the local football team Arsenal, so they take Finley along with them and he loves it. Today is match day and Finley is jumping around excitedly waiting for Sam. Luckily for me I don't have to wait much longer because Sam has just pulled up in front of the house.

      "Uncle Sam is here Finley."

I'm about to walk to the door and unlock it for Sam to come in but Finley barges past me and runs to the front door. Anyone would think my son was excited for today. Sam knocks on and the door is locked so Finley can't open it, I'm standing there smiling at him getting all excited when Finley turns towards me with a funny looking frustrated look on his face.

      "Mummmmmy!"

Oh right, he wants me to unlock the door. I grab the keys and walk towards a bouncing Finley. Christ it's only football! As soon as the door is opened Finley runs out to Sam who obviously knew how exited Finley would be and already had his arms open for him. He spins him around a few times and settles him down, I'm getting that guilty feeling creeping back in again watching them.

      "You ready pal?"

   "Yea!"

      "Alright well say bye to mummy and we will go."

   Finley gives me a tight hug and a big sloppy kiss. He whispers how much he loves me in my ear and kisses my cheek. Have I mentioned I love my son so much! I watch him walk away and he looks so dam cute. He chose his outfit as usual. I cant help thinking that should be Jax holding his hand. I need to have a talk with the girls but I can't today because Sophie's here and I don't want to unload all my drama onto a newcomer plus if she turns out to be some Decoy fan and finds out I have Jax's unknown child she could do anything with that information.

  I watch Finley get into Sams car and laugh to myself thinking of him this morning looking at his clothes in his wardrobe. Honestly how can a three year old be so stubborn about what he wears? Maybe it's because he lives with a single mum? Surely not. He was stressing himself out because he didn't know weither to wear the football shirt or not but in the end he chose to wear the football shirt. He paired it with his beige coloured chino's and his red zip up hooded jacket with his Nigh high top trainers to match. I'm so glad he has a secret gift to putting an outfit together because if he was this stubborn and couldn't put good clothes together I don't know what I would do. I wave bye to my baby and check on my appearance before I leave. I'm in my navy blue figure hugging dress that stops just above the knees, I'm wearing my cream heels and teaming that with a cream bag to match. My hair is in a side fishtail braid, my make up all fresh, I've gone with my usual cat eyeliner flick on my eyes. All set to go.

   As soon as I walk into Summer's I spot Sophie sitting in a private looking booth in the back corner. Perfect, we can have a good gossip and a giggle without people listening in. When she notices me walking up to her she stands and meets me with a warm hug. She's looks gorgeous today, but I've got a feeling she probably looks gorgeous everyday. She has a red floaty dress on with black heels and a thick black belt around her waist. I spot that she has a black bag beside her seat, good girl. She's rocking her new fringe.

      "So happy to see you Kendal, I've been so excited for today. Finally some girls to talk to, it's about time."

   That makes me sad, poor Sophie. I don't think I could cope just being around Sam, James and Mark all the time with no girls. I'd go crazy, I squeeze her a little harder. I hope she's going to like the girls, they can get a bit loud and carried away once we get into things. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm included in that statement. There's nothing that's off subject, anything goes. Last time Tanya explained to us in great detail about a guy who she hooks up with from time to time when she needs to. This particular time though she told us how he had her bent over the table and let it slip that he loved her! Tanya made sure she finishes, if you know what I mean and than told him to leave! The way she told the story was just hilarious and we didn't realize that a couple of guys were listening in gawping which made it even more funny.

      "Me too, I need to warn you though. Me and the girls can sometimes get a little loud and carried away, We talk about everything and anything. Nice to bad. Most of the time there's no filter-"

Sophie stops my nervous rant by laughing at me. She waving my words away.

      "Don't be silly, sounds like just what I need. I've been missing girl talk. I'm happy I've met you and I can't wait to meet your friends."

  Well that's a relief however I thought a bit of juicy talk would be just what she needs. Right on que my beautiful best friend walks in looking all cute in her black denim shorts that show of her amazing tanned legs and a white blouse, teamed with black peep toe heels, her chocolate coloured hair hanging straight down her back. I stand to give her a hug and I introduce Sophie and Jessica to each other.

      "Oh my god Sophie I love your shoes."

Jessica is a sucker for shoes and Sophie is wearing some stunning killer red bottoms so obviously Jessica drools. So just like that they click and chatter away, bonding like they have been friends for years. Not long after Tanya and Maisy join us, walking in together and they hit it off with Sophie just like Jessica did. Both girls are looking lovely too, Tanya in a pink maxi dress and hippy style band around her head. Maisy is wearing shocking blue coloured skinny jeans, white blouse and nude coloured heels. Were all blending together nicely and Sophies laughing away with us as we listen to Maisy talk about why she dumped her last boyfriend.

      "Well I wouldn't call him my actual boyfriend really. We just had amazing sex but when I went over to his place one night. No way! It was disgusting, I didn't want him to touch me again. It made me cringe, I had to end it."

  We all laugh again. Maisys job as an interior designer can make her a snob when it comes to other peoples homes. I mean his a man, obviously his house will be a mess but Maisy couldn't handle that. But I suppose when your going over to have sex and it's a mess it going to be a turn off. Especially for Maisy.

      "So girls, how did you all meet?"

They all look to me so I guess it's my job to tell all. I suppose I did bring Tanya who then bought Maisy so I guess it should be me.

      "Well long story short, me and Jess met when we were ten and have been best friends ever since. We moved to the same school at twelve and we knew Mark from our Primary school so he sort of gravitated towards us and became our protector figure alongst the bigger kids. All three of us were our own little group, then Mark joined the school football team where he met Sam and James so three became five. All through school Jess and Sam flirted but they didn't get together until we left school. When I started my second year of my hairdressing course I met Tanya and we hit it off straight away. After Jessica met Tanya we all got close and then Tanya bought along Maisy and that's it. We have all been like this for four years now. Were like brothers and sisters, well apart from Sam and Jessica."

   "Aw that's a sweet story."

      "And then Kendal had an appointment with you Sophie and you two hit it of and now here you are a part of the gang too."

Sophie grins at Jessica and her eyes are shining a little.

      "Aw thanks Jess."

We all eat and chat. I'm glad the girls like Sophie as much as I do, I guess we have adopted another sister. Conversation touches every subject. Sophie reveals she's been with Reece for three years. You can tell she loves him, when she talks about him she has that look in her eyes. We talk about dirty things, nice things, funny things and good old gossip. After dinner and a few drinks I glance at my phone and notice the time. Me and Jessica need to get back soon to meet Sam and Finley. Before I can say anything though Maisy slams her empty glass down and excuses herself.

     "Well my sexy sisters, I have a date tonight so I gotta love ya and leave ya."

Well she kept that one quiet. Tanya says her goodbyes and follows her out. You can hear her grilling Maisy all the way out. Poor girl, whenever it comes to men or sex talk Tanya's there trying to get every detail. She loves to squeeze them out of you, I guess you can call her the horny slut of our group where as Maisy is probably the secret slut. Sophie gives me and Jessica a hug goodbye.

     "I've had a lot of fun today girls, I really enjoyed it. You girls are a laugh. I have date night with Reece tonight so I'd better head back and start to get ready. I'll get in touch with you all and we can get together again." 

We walk out together, hug again and make our way to our cars. Seeing as me and Jessica are in our own cars we drive separately to her house. Sams car is already there and James and Marks cars are there too. The house is noisy when we walk in, it sounds like driving and chanting. When we walk into the living room we find the reason to all the noise. The guys all mumble theres hellos not even looking up. There all sat on the floor with little Finley, controls in there hand racing on the Xbox. Poor Finley's car keeps bumping into the side but he thinks his another car because his shouting and laughing.

      "I'm winning! I'm winning!"

James looks over to Finley and smiles.

      "Yea Fin, your beating everyone!"

It makes me smile, I bet they purposely told him he was a different car to keep him happy. Me and Jessica leave them to it and go into the kitchen and sit down at the table, shes staring at me. Shes freaking me out and she's not saying anything.

   "Jess?"

      "You want some tea?"

   "Sure."

She quickly goes about making us some tea, the only noise is Jessica's movements and the guys from the living room. When she sits back down she sits right next to me and turns her body towards me.

      "OK, what do you need to tell me Kendal?"

Dammit she knows me too well. I look down at my hands hoping she can't tell that I have actually got something that's troubling me. I've been dying to talk about it but now the chance is here I'm too scared.

      "You can tell me honey. I noticed it at dinner, you can't fool me."

Dam best friends and there magical powers. I sigh and look back at her. Shes silently laughing and I realize I said that out loud. I need to tell her.

      "I've been doing some thinking lately."

I look up at her and she lifts that dam eyebrow at me. Telling me to continue.

      "I've been thinking about Jax and if I made a mistake."

Both of Jessica's eyebrows shoot up and her face is shocked.

      "How long?"

I shrug and let it all go.

      "Lately whenever Finley makes me proud, happy, sad or just little things like him telling me he loves me when I take him to school or playing football on the field and playing on the park it makes me feel guilty as hell Jess. I think that Jax should experience what I do everyday and I've took that away from him. I really wanted what was best for everyone, I wanted Jax to have him dream and for me not to keep him from that dream but I feel like I've failed everyone especially Finley. What if I've let him down, he needs his dad, should I have kept them apart? I don't know what to do."