Post by nikki_ on Jan 28, 2007 13:38:36 GMT 8
Coming For You
By Nikki
Chapter 1
“Good morning lads.” Louis said as he entered the room with a young girl behind him.
“Hi Louis.” the lads all said in unison.
“So you all might be wondering who this young lady behind me is, right?” Louis said, pointing to the petite green-eyed brunette behind him.
“Of course. Kian might want to ask her out right now before he even gets her name but for the rest of us that would be a yes.” Mark said.
“Did I hear my name in that sentence? And for your information, I have a girlfriend, Shane’s the single one.” Kian said.
“Ya we almost forgot about Shane, sorry Kian.”
Nicky said before the lads started laughing.
“Now you're talking about me? I thought this was about Kian?” Shane said.
“Now is not the time to talk about your personal lives lads, let me introduce you to Nikki Davis, she's going to tour with you for promotional reasons..” Louis said.
“Oh.. you're the one Louis was talking about the other day, the girl who's single debuted at number one everywhere, who’s huge in the US and who's beating us to another UK number 1 eh? Well I'm Nicky and sorry about the others here, they're just out of their minds.” Nicky said, shaking Nikki's hand.
Nikki’s eyes focused on Kian. She knew that he had become a pop star with Westlife but she didn’t know that she was going on tour with them. Westlife was the reason he left her. He looked so different now, his floppy blonde hair was slightly tossed and his blue eyes all red, maybe from drinking. It had been years since she had seen him, she just had to play cool.
“Hey! You're out of your mind to Byrne!” Shane said.
“At least I'm not single!”
“What does being single have to do with being out of my mind?”
“Because, if you’re single, there’s no one to keep you sane!”
“Now lads, let's be civil. You can talk about your personal lives later while you get drunk but for now you have to get to work” Louis said.
“Pleased to meet you all. Louis are they this weird? I’m just joking!” Nikki said.
Kian focused on Nikki and at first he didn’t believe it was her. After all those years, she still looked the same, her wavy brown hair down, her green eyes full of expression, very little make-up on her face and she was wearing the trendiest clothes.
“So let's get to work then shall we?” Louis said after all the other lads introduced themselves.
Later that afternoon, before Nikki could even make her way into the hotel, she was barraged by fans and press. Jack and her other bodyguards quickly made way so Nikki could go in. When she arrived at the desk, she saw Shane and said hi.
“Hi Shane.” Nikki said.
“Hi. Fame getting to you?” Shane said, pointing at all the bodyguards, media and fans behind her.
“Ya. I didn't know it was this bad. I mean I kind of got used to it because of my dad but when I came into the music industry, It became worse.”
“Why? Who's your dad?”
“David Parkington.” Nikki said shyly.
“That's your dad? Wow. I've seen him in so many movies.” Shane said, pretending not to be star struck.
“Yup. Then I guess you know me too.”
“So you're his daughter?”
“Uhuh.”
“Say, why don't you join the lads and I for dinner? We can get to know each other even more.”
“Sure. That would be great.”
“Ok. The buffet at around 7.”
“Ok. See you later. Bye!”
Shane went up to his hotel room before he heard a knock on the door. It was Kian.
“Hi mate.” Kian said.
“Hi. Guess who's having dinner with us tonight?” Shane said.
“Who?”
“Nikki. Do you know who her father is?”
“No I don't. Who’s her father?”
“David Parkington”
“DAVID PARKINGTON? The movie star?”
Kian said, acting surprised. He knew very well who Nikki’s father was.
“Yup.”
“Wow. So are you asking her out?”
“What? Me? Ask her out? No way!”
“C'mon man, I know when you're falling in love.. and that's now. So ask her later.”
Kian said, heartbroken. He loved Nikki but he left her to join Westlife and now he could sense his best mate falling for her, he couldn’t help but be happy for him.
“Not gonna happen.”
Chapter 2
Later that night, the lads and Nikki had dinner. By that time, they already knew who she was. Nikki told them stories of her childhood and the lads told her about how they got started. After a few drinks, the lads slowly left and before they knew it, only Nikki and Shane were there. Shane considered asking Nikki out.
“Nikki, I was wondering, what about me taking you to dinner tomorrow night, just the two of us?” Shane blurted out.
“Like on a date? Wow, sure. I'd love that Shane.” Nikki said.
“7 then.” Shane said before Nikki kissed him goodnight on the cheek.
The next day, Nikki went out shopping. She had to look perfect for her date with Shane. Usually, she wouldn't be this paranoid before a date. It seemed like she got star struck when Shane asked her out. She called her friend Anna to help her pick the perfect outfit.
“So miss popular actually got star struck?” Anna asked.
“What? Don't you get star struck too?” Nikki asked.
“Well, yes.”
“So will you just help me pick an outfit already?”
“Does he know about you and Kian?”
“No. And I intend to leave it that way. Will you help me look for an outfit already?”
“Oh Ok, this one's great... You'll look fab.” Anna said, handing Nikki a pink and yellow knee length flowered skirt and a pink spaghetti strap top and a pink shrug to top it off with a pair of pink strappy sandals.
At the same time, Shane was with Mark, contemplating on what to get Nikki, what he should wear and lots of stuff. By 7, Shane and Nikki were both ready. Shane went into the elevator and pressed the button for Nikki's floor. As Shane was getting closer to Nikki's room, he got more and more nervous. He finally got himself to knock on Nikki's door and when she opened it, Shane was mesmerized.
“Hi. You look gorgeous tonight.” Shane said.
“You don't look so bad yourself.” Nikki answered.
“Let's go then. Hope you like Italian.”
The date went fine. Nikki and Shane got to know each other and at the end of the night, both of them wanted to do it again.
“I had a really nice time. Thanks Shane.” Nikki said before leaning in to kiss Shane on the lips.
“I had a great time too. Let's do this again sometime.” Shane said.
Chapter 3
Shane got back to his hotel room happier than ever. Since he broke up with Gill, he had never found someone. The next morning, he went to have breakfast with the lads.
“So how was Mr. Filian's date with the lovely Nikki?” Nicky asked.
“It was great... She wants to do it again.” Shane answered.
“Well, well, well, have you found the perfect one?” Kian inquired.
“Yes I have.. and you don't have the right to grill me with questions the morning after my date!” Shane said.
“Why? It's soooooooooooooo much fun.”
“You’re starting to sound like a woman already.”
Just then, Louis walked into the lobby.
“Good morning lads, enough chit chat today you'll be practicing your parts with Nikki.” Louis said.
“That's a great idea Louis, Shane can spend some quality time with his new girlfriend.” Mark said.
“Shane, are you going out with Nikki?”
“I just went out with her on a date last night.” Shane answered.
“Well let's just keep it on a down low shall we? We don't need the press following you two around everywhere you go.”
“Ya.. sure.”
When the lads got to the arena, Nikki was already there checking the sound. For a while, the lads just listened to Nikki sing and they were mesmerized at what they heard. Nikki was only about 23 but her voice seemed more powerful than all the lads put together.
“What are you guys doing down there? Aren't we here to practice?” Nikki said.
“We were just listening to you sing... It's amazing.” Shane said kissing Nikki gently on the lips.
“Mr. Filian getting cozy with his girlfriend? Wow... I've never seen you do that before.” Nicky said, then Shane and Nikki blushed a little.
“Are we going to practice or not?” Shane said.
“We better, before you two rip your clothes off each other.” Mark said.
“That is not going to happen on my watch.” Just then, Nikki's father came.
“What are you doing here daddy?” Nikki asked before stepping down the stage to greet him.
“I just wanted to see what's in store for tonight. I guess you're the boyfriend.” he said, turning to Shane.
“Yes sir... I'm Shane, very pleased to meet you.” Shane said, in a very nervous way.
The lads and Nikki practiced all morning for the opening concert that evening. The lads were amazed at how professional Nikki was. All the lads said that Nikki was so good, she might even do better than them and they were the ones who were supposed to be teaching her. Nikki's crew were very nice, she had a hair dresser, a makeup artist, 3 bodyguards since her father was super famous, a driver and a personal assistant. Shane would occasionally pop into Nikki's room to say hi and chat but since her father was around, they were discrete.
Concert time came and everyone was ready. The opening act had just finished so Nikki and the lads went out onto the stage. That fans adored all of them and when the concert was finished, they hurried back to the dressing rooms to get changed for the afterparty. Nikki and Shane left in separate cars since their managements didn't want too much buzz just yet.
Chapter 4
“Hi. You were great out there.” Shane said once Nikki was inside a VIP booth with him before he kissed her passionately.
“You too.” Nikki answered.
“Let’s dance.” Shane said.
“Sure I'd love to dance... But what about what Louis said, keep it on the down low?”
“We don’t need to follow Louis, if you want to dance, let’s dance.
Shane and Nikki danced and surprisingly, no one took pictures of them. All the media was pre-occupied with Nicky and Georgina to even notice the two of them. By the end of the night, Nikki and Shane got even closer.
“I had a great time Shane. See you tomorrow.” Nikki said, kissing Shane
“See you tomorrow morning for breakfast.” Shane said.
That night, Kian couldn't get any sleep. He had a past with her and he couldn’t help but think of how stupid he was for leaving her. Nikki was all Shane’s now and he couldn’t stand the sight of them together having a good time. Besides, he already had a girlfriend.
The next morning:
“Good morning” Nikki said, walking into the hotel lobby and kissing Shane.
“Hi. Nikki.” Mark said.
“What are you lads doing today?”
“Just some sound checks and we'll be fixing the blocking for tomorrow night. What about you?” Shane said.
“I have an interview at 10 then a press conference at 2 for the album. I'll be done by around 4”
“Then that means I can take you out for dinner.”
“That appears so Mr. Filian.”
“Well then, we better get going. We've got the press outside.”
That day was hectic for all of them. Media everywhere they go, and tight schedules that had to be followed. By the afternoon, they were all exhausted.
“Ok lads, that's it for today. Tomorrow you have the morning off but I want everybody in here by 2 for a final dress rehearsal.” Louis said.
“2 pm's fine with me.” Nicky said.
That evening the Nicky had dinner with Georgina and Shane with Nikki. Shane took Nikki to a quaint little seaside restaurant.
“So.. why don't we head back to the hotel now. It's late” Nikki said looking at her watch. It was already midnight.
“Ya. It's kind of late” Shane replied.
Chapter 5
They got to Nikki's floor and Shane kissed Nikki goodnight. Suddenly, Nikki kissed Shane passionately and one thing lead to another and the next morning they were on Nikki's bed. Shane woke up first and started stroking Nikki's brown hair.
“Do you regret last night?” Shane asked once Nikki woke up.
“No. Not at all. I love you so much.” Nikki replied.
That day, both Nikki and Shane had the morning off. They went out to have lunch and saw that the media had apparently caught wind of their relationship. They made their way out with bodyguards clearing the way for them. They decided to just have lunch and then go to the venue to be a little early for call time. Media followed them around all day and that night during the concert, Nikki's duet with Shane was the highlight of the night. By the next morning, they were on the cover of every tabloid imaginable.
“So you and Shane are huge now eh?” Kian asked, sitting down next to Nikki in the bar.
“I guess so... I didn't know it would go this fast. You guys must be really famous... ” Nikki said.
“Well the world of Westlife is a crazy one... you'll get used to it after a while. Want a drink?”
“Sure... I'd love some champagne.”
“So what about us? You haven’t forgotten have you?”
“Of course not but we agreed that we would just be friends right? There’s no more “us” Kian don’t even think of asking me to go back to you. You broke my heart and you have a girlfriend anyway.”
“I’m sorry.”
“For what?”
“For everything. For leaving you, for not keeping in contact with you.” Shane appeared just then.
“Mind if I take my lady to lunch? Kian were you hitting on my lady?” Shane asked.
“Of course not... we were just talking.” Kian answered.
Shane took Nikki to the hotel restaurant and they chatted.
“So you and Kian had a nice talk?” Shane asked.
“Yup. He's nice... but I'm in love with YOU...” Nikki said, kissing Shane.
“That's sweet...”
After lunch, Nikki went back to the hotel while Shane went to an individual interview, a series that Westlife was doing for a new British magazine and today was Shane's turn. Once Nikki had settled in, she heard a knock on the door. When she looked through, she saw Kian at the door. She hurriedly opened the door and let Kian in.
“Oh.. Hi Kian. Wanna come in?” Nikki asked.
“Ya.. But I was wondering if you wanted to go down for a drink with me. I was getting bored and I see Shane went for that freakin' interview eh?” Kian said.
“Is there anything wrong with the magazine? I'm not that familiar with it.”
“It's a small magazine that just started about less than a year ago. Guess they have this sort of inferiority complex. They think they're this great magazine when they're not. They've done a few interviews with us and they think they're so great..”
“I was thinking about us...” Kian said.
“DON’T SAY THAT KIAN! You know there’s no more us. I’m happy with Shane.”
Nikki's mobile started to ring in the nick of time.
“Hello? Nikki speaking.” Nikki said.
“Hi Nikki. Where are you?” Shane said over the other end.
“Hi Shane... I'm with Kian in the bar.. we're having some drinks.”
“Ok. I'll be there in a sec.” Shane said
Chapter 6
Over the next few days, practicing with Nikki became an everyday thing. Everybody was getting psyched for the next few dates since they would be put on DVD. Even though the lads practiced with Nikki almost everyday, they still couldn't fathom that voice. It was so beautiful and Shane was so proud of Nikki. Chats with Kian were still on and Kian was starting to develop something for Nikki all over again.
“What's the matter Kian?” Nicky said when he stepped into the room.
“What?” Kian replied.
“C'mon man. I've known you for so long, I can read you like an open book. Do you need to talk?”
“It's about Nikki. She started off as a friend but then I think I'm falling in love with her all over again.” Kian blurted out.
“What do you mean by all over again? Did you know her before Louis introduced her?”
“I knew her and we were dating then. When Westlife started, I left her and it was the most stupid decision of my life.”
“Oh god. Has she gotten over you?”
“I think so. She wants Shane now.”
“What about Jodi? Well if you really love her just try to get over her and if you really can’t then confess to her. She’ll understand you.”
The chat continued until the whole entourage decided to go out for a few drinks. After the long night, everybody settled in for the next day. They were taping the concert at Wembley for a DVD and everybody was working extra hard tomorrow, especially the lads and Nikki.
“Good morning everyone.” Louis said when he walked into the hotel restaurant.
“Good morning Louis” everybody said.
“Today you're going straight to the arena to practice, practice, practice.”
“So today we're practicing everything?” Nikki asked.
“Of course. Nicky work on your choreography for the first set... It's getting rusty.”
“Sure thing.” Nicky said.
That day was hectic for everyone. Clothes flying, wires breaking, everything you could find in a typical concert with much much more. By 5 o'clock, everything was ready. The fans had been let in, the lads and Nikki were backstage doing last minute touch ups and alterations and everything was set. After the concert, everybody backstage celebrated a job well done. The tape would be mailed to Sony BMG executives then once approved, will be sold and everybody's hoping for another number 1.
“Congratulations babe.” Shane said, kissing Nikki.
“Thanks. Now are we going to party? I'm kind of tired.” Nikki said, winking.
“Maybe we can go back to the hotel with Mark... he's like sleeping beauty... or a baby”
Nikki and Shane went back to the hotel with the rest of the lads since they were all tired. The next day would be early since their fights back home were at 8 in the morning. Nikki was going back home with Shane to meet his family and she was so nervous. The next day after all the goodbyes, press were waiting for the hottest couple around. While they were making their way out of the mess, Nikki fell and a stampede started. Shane wasn't hurt but Nikki was. Once the lads found out, they quickly went to help and called and ambulance.
Once they were at the hospital, Nikki was rushed into the operating room. After about an hour, Nikki's parents showed up with bodyguards all around them.
“Hi Shane. How's Nikki?” Mr. Parkington asked.
“She's in the operating room sir.” Shane replied.
“Oh don't call me sir or anything like that. Call me David.”
“Same goes for me Shane. I've heard so much about you. I'm Nikki's mother, Helen”
“Nice to meet you.”
After introductions, the doctor arrived.
“She's very lucky Mr. And Mrs. Parkington and Mr. Filian. The injuries sustained were very minimal. Just a broken rib, 2 minor concussions, and a few cuts and bruises. Would you like to see her?” he asked.
“Of course. But just one thing, Can you keep all of this information confidential for the time being. If a reporter asks you what happened to Nikki, just don't comment.”
“Of course Mr. Parkington. This is a very high profile hospital, we always deal with the press.”
They went in to see Nikki.
“Hi mom, dad. Hi Shane.”
“Hi Nikki.” Shane said, kissing Nikki's forehead.
“Nikki darling, we were so worried. Maybe you two need more bodyguards. Shane you can ask your management for 2 or 3 more and Nikki you're getting more too. You need to be careful.” Mr. Davis said.
“Ya. I think you do need more bodyguards honey.” Mrs. Davis said.
“Sure. I think a few more will do. The press have been on our nerves since last week.” Nikki said weakly.
Chapter 7
After 3 days, Nikki went home with Shane. Media were all over them and before they knew it, they were THE hottest couple around. Photographers were everywhere they went and concert tickets were getting sold out quickly. Nikki was on the same route as the lads but she had her own concerts now and they were always sold out.
7 months later during Westlife and Nikki’s next tour:
“Good morinng everyone.”
Louis said as he walked into the meeting room with the lads and their whole entourage in it.
“Hi Louis” the lads said one by one
“So what's this meeting about?” Nicky asked.
“It's about the tour. We're adding dates, lots of them.”
“So for how many more months do we have to go on tour?” Shane asked.
“About 2 more. That will work out very well for you Shane since Nikki's tour will end when the extended dates end.”
“Really?”
“And the rest of you lot, don't worry. Georgina, Jodi and Kevin are flying here in 2 days time.”
“Really?” Mark asked.
“Now you lads can go back to the hotel while I talk to the staff.”
Once everyone was at the hotel, they all headed down for some dinner and drinks afterwards. Nikki said she wasn't so up to drinking and that Shane should join the other lads. Shane said no but was eventually persuaded by Nikki to go and have fun. Once Shane was gone and Nikki was settled surfing the net with her laptop, she heard a knock on the door.
“Just a minute!” she said.
“Oh. Hi Kian. Aren't you with the lads?” Nikki asked.
“No. I wasn't up to it. Can I come in?” Kian said.
“Sure. Want something to drink?”
“No, thanks.”
The two talked for a while until Kian started kissing Nikki.
“No Kian. I have Shane now. I don't want to get into an affair with his best mate. We're just friends Kian and that's all we'll ever be. I'm sorry Kian but this just won't work out, you broke my heart. I’ll never forgive you for that” Nikki said.
“I can show myself out. I'm sorry. I won't tell anyone.” Kian said, leaving the hotel room.
Once Kian was out, he went over to Nicky’s room.
“Hi mate” Nicky said.
“Hi. Can I come in?” Kian said.
“Sure. What’s the problem?”
“I think I’m in love.”
“You’re only in love with Jodi now? How long have you two been dating?”
“No. I’m in love with Nikki.”
Nicky’s jaw dropped.
“That is bad. Did anything happen? Did you actually tell her that”
“Something happened but I didn’t tell her. I kissed her and she got angry. She loves Shane now.”
The conversation continued until they both remembered the meeting they had to have in Nicky’s room and heard a knock on the door.
“Oh hi Shane.” Nicky said.
“Hi Nix, Ki” Shane said.
‘Hi Shay.” Kian said.
“So what’s this little meeting about? Where’s Mark?” Shane said.
“He’s coming.” Nicky said.
Once Mark arrived, Nicky started talking.
“As you all know, Nikki’s birthday is coming up and so Shane and I plan surprise her. Shane you better keep your mouth shut or else I swear to god that I’m going to kill you and the rest of the lads are gonna help.”
“Of course I’m going to keep my mouth shut. I’m the one who thought of it in the first place. Same goes for the two of you. especially Kian. You’ve been having chats with Nikki often so you better keep that mouth of yours shut.” Shane said.
“Sure. I’m too young to die anyway.” Kian said.
“So what’s the surprise Shane?” Mark asked.
“Well I was thinking of proposing on her birthday so maybe one of you lads can bring her to Wembley since that’s the last tour venue anyway and then all the lights go off and we start singing her favorite Westlife song and afterwards, I propose and then we go back to the hotel for dinner and some partying.” Shane explained.
“What’s her favorite song?” Mark asked.
“Unbreakable.” Shane answered.
“Sounds like a great idea. Got the ring yet?” Kian asked, deep inside he was totally heart broken.
“Not yet but I have her parent’s permission.” Shane said.
By Nikki
Chapter 1
“Good morning lads.” Louis said as he entered the room with a young girl behind him.
“Hi Louis.” the lads all said in unison.
“So you all might be wondering who this young lady behind me is, right?” Louis said, pointing to the petite green-eyed brunette behind him.
“Of course. Kian might want to ask her out right now before he even gets her name but for the rest of us that would be a yes.” Mark said.
“Did I hear my name in that sentence? And for your information, I have a girlfriend, Shane’s the single one.” Kian said.
“Ya we almost forgot about Shane, sorry Kian.”
Nicky said before the lads started laughing.
“Now you're talking about me? I thought this was about Kian?” Shane said.
“Now is not the time to talk about your personal lives lads, let me introduce you to Nikki Davis, she's going to tour with you for promotional reasons..” Louis said.
“Oh.. you're the one Louis was talking about the other day, the girl who's single debuted at number one everywhere, who’s huge in the US and who's beating us to another UK number 1 eh? Well I'm Nicky and sorry about the others here, they're just out of their minds.” Nicky said, shaking Nikki's hand.
Nikki’s eyes focused on Kian. She knew that he had become a pop star with Westlife but she didn’t know that she was going on tour with them. Westlife was the reason he left her. He looked so different now, his floppy blonde hair was slightly tossed and his blue eyes all red, maybe from drinking. It had been years since she had seen him, she just had to play cool.
“Hey! You're out of your mind to Byrne!” Shane said.
“At least I'm not single!”
“What does being single have to do with being out of my mind?”
“Because, if you’re single, there’s no one to keep you sane!”
“Now lads, let's be civil. You can talk about your personal lives later while you get drunk but for now you have to get to work” Louis said.
“Pleased to meet you all. Louis are they this weird? I’m just joking!” Nikki said.
Kian focused on Nikki and at first he didn’t believe it was her. After all those years, she still looked the same, her wavy brown hair down, her green eyes full of expression, very little make-up on her face and she was wearing the trendiest clothes.
“So let's get to work then shall we?” Louis said after all the other lads introduced themselves.
Later that afternoon, before Nikki could even make her way into the hotel, she was barraged by fans and press. Jack and her other bodyguards quickly made way so Nikki could go in. When she arrived at the desk, she saw Shane and said hi.
“Hi Shane.” Nikki said.
“Hi. Fame getting to you?” Shane said, pointing at all the bodyguards, media and fans behind her.
“Ya. I didn't know it was this bad. I mean I kind of got used to it because of my dad but when I came into the music industry, It became worse.”
“Why? Who's your dad?”
“David Parkington.” Nikki said shyly.
“That's your dad? Wow. I've seen him in so many movies.” Shane said, pretending not to be star struck.
“Yup. Then I guess you know me too.”
“So you're his daughter?”
“Uhuh.”
“Say, why don't you join the lads and I for dinner? We can get to know each other even more.”
“Sure. That would be great.”
“Ok. The buffet at around 7.”
“Ok. See you later. Bye!”
Shane went up to his hotel room before he heard a knock on the door. It was Kian.
“Hi mate.” Kian said.
“Hi. Guess who's having dinner with us tonight?” Shane said.
“Who?”
“Nikki. Do you know who her father is?”
“No I don't. Who’s her father?”
“David Parkington”
“DAVID PARKINGTON? The movie star?”
Kian said, acting surprised. He knew very well who Nikki’s father was.
“Yup.”
“Wow. So are you asking her out?”
“What? Me? Ask her out? No way!”
“C'mon man, I know when you're falling in love.. and that's now. So ask her later.”
Kian said, heartbroken. He loved Nikki but he left her to join Westlife and now he could sense his best mate falling for her, he couldn’t help but be happy for him.
“Not gonna happen.”
Chapter 2
Later that night, the lads and Nikki had dinner. By that time, they already knew who she was. Nikki told them stories of her childhood and the lads told her about how they got started. After a few drinks, the lads slowly left and before they knew it, only Nikki and Shane were there. Shane considered asking Nikki out.
“Nikki, I was wondering, what about me taking you to dinner tomorrow night, just the two of us?” Shane blurted out.
“Like on a date? Wow, sure. I'd love that Shane.” Nikki said.
“7 then.” Shane said before Nikki kissed him goodnight on the cheek.
The next day, Nikki went out shopping. She had to look perfect for her date with Shane. Usually, she wouldn't be this paranoid before a date. It seemed like she got star struck when Shane asked her out. She called her friend Anna to help her pick the perfect outfit.
“So miss popular actually got star struck?” Anna asked.
“What? Don't you get star struck too?” Nikki asked.
“Well, yes.”
“So will you just help me pick an outfit already?”
“Does he know about you and Kian?”
“No. And I intend to leave it that way. Will you help me look for an outfit already?”
“Oh Ok, this one's great... You'll look fab.” Anna said, handing Nikki a pink and yellow knee length flowered skirt and a pink spaghetti strap top and a pink shrug to top it off with a pair of pink strappy sandals.
At the same time, Shane was with Mark, contemplating on what to get Nikki, what he should wear and lots of stuff. By 7, Shane and Nikki were both ready. Shane went into the elevator and pressed the button for Nikki's floor. As Shane was getting closer to Nikki's room, he got more and more nervous. He finally got himself to knock on Nikki's door and when she opened it, Shane was mesmerized.
“Hi. You look gorgeous tonight.” Shane said.
“You don't look so bad yourself.” Nikki answered.
“Let's go then. Hope you like Italian.”
The date went fine. Nikki and Shane got to know each other and at the end of the night, both of them wanted to do it again.
“I had a really nice time. Thanks Shane.” Nikki said before leaning in to kiss Shane on the lips.
“I had a great time too. Let's do this again sometime.” Shane said.
Chapter 3
Shane got back to his hotel room happier than ever. Since he broke up with Gill, he had never found someone. The next morning, he went to have breakfast with the lads.
“So how was Mr. Filian's date with the lovely Nikki?” Nicky asked.
“It was great... She wants to do it again.” Shane answered.
“Well, well, well, have you found the perfect one?” Kian inquired.
“Yes I have.. and you don't have the right to grill me with questions the morning after my date!” Shane said.
“Why? It's soooooooooooooo much fun.”
“You’re starting to sound like a woman already.”
Just then, Louis walked into the lobby.
“Good morning lads, enough chit chat today you'll be practicing your parts with Nikki.” Louis said.
“That's a great idea Louis, Shane can spend some quality time with his new girlfriend.” Mark said.
“Shane, are you going out with Nikki?”
“I just went out with her on a date last night.” Shane answered.
“Well let's just keep it on a down low shall we? We don't need the press following you two around everywhere you go.”
“Ya.. sure.”
When the lads got to the arena, Nikki was already there checking the sound. For a while, the lads just listened to Nikki sing and they were mesmerized at what they heard. Nikki was only about 23 but her voice seemed more powerful than all the lads put together.
“What are you guys doing down there? Aren't we here to practice?” Nikki said.
“We were just listening to you sing... It's amazing.” Shane said kissing Nikki gently on the lips.
“Mr. Filian getting cozy with his girlfriend? Wow... I've never seen you do that before.” Nicky said, then Shane and Nikki blushed a little.
“Are we going to practice or not?” Shane said.
“We better, before you two rip your clothes off each other.” Mark said.
“That is not going to happen on my watch.” Just then, Nikki's father came.
“What are you doing here daddy?” Nikki asked before stepping down the stage to greet him.
“I just wanted to see what's in store for tonight. I guess you're the boyfriend.” he said, turning to Shane.
“Yes sir... I'm Shane, very pleased to meet you.” Shane said, in a very nervous way.
The lads and Nikki practiced all morning for the opening concert that evening. The lads were amazed at how professional Nikki was. All the lads said that Nikki was so good, she might even do better than them and they were the ones who were supposed to be teaching her. Nikki's crew were very nice, she had a hair dresser, a makeup artist, 3 bodyguards since her father was super famous, a driver and a personal assistant. Shane would occasionally pop into Nikki's room to say hi and chat but since her father was around, they were discrete.
Concert time came and everyone was ready. The opening act had just finished so Nikki and the lads went out onto the stage. That fans adored all of them and when the concert was finished, they hurried back to the dressing rooms to get changed for the afterparty. Nikki and Shane left in separate cars since their managements didn't want too much buzz just yet.
Chapter 4
“Hi. You were great out there.” Shane said once Nikki was inside a VIP booth with him before he kissed her passionately.
“You too.” Nikki answered.
“Let’s dance.” Shane said.
“Sure I'd love to dance... But what about what Louis said, keep it on the down low?”
“We don’t need to follow Louis, if you want to dance, let’s dance.
Shane and Nikki danced and surprisingly, no one took pictures of them. All the media was pre-occupied with Nicky and Georgina to even notice the two of them. By the end of the night, Nikki and Shane got even closer.
“I had a great time Shane. See you tomorrow.” Nikki said, kissing Shane
“See you tomorrow morning for breakfast.” Shane said.
That night, Kian couldn't get any sleep. He had a past with her and he couldn’t help but think of how stupid he was for leaving her. Nikki was all Shane’s now and he couldn’t stand the sight of them together having a good time. Besides, he already had a girlfriend.
The next morning:
“Good morning” Nikki said, walking into the hotel lobby and kissing Shane.
“Hi. Nikki.” Mark said.
“What are you lads doing today?”
“Just some sound checks and we'll be fixing the blocking for tomorrow night. What about you?” Shane said.
“I have an interview at 10 then a press conference at 2 for the album. I'll be done by around 4”
“Then that means I can take you out for dinner.”
“That appears so Mr. Filian.”
“Well then, we better get going. We've got the press outside.”
That day was hectic for all of them. Media everywhere they go, and tight schedules that had to be followed. By the afternoon, they were all exhausted.
“Ok lads, that's it for today. Tomorrow you have the morning off but I want everybody in here by 2 for a final dress rehearsal.” Louis said.
“2 pm's fine with me.” Nicky said.
That evening the Nicky had dinner with Georgina and Shane with Nikki. Shane took Nikki to a quaint little seaside restaurant.
“So.. why don't we head back to the hotel now. It's late” Nikki said looking at her watch. It was already midnight.
“Ya. It's kind of late” Shane replied.
Chapter 5
They got to Nikki's floor and Shane kissed Nikki goodnight. Suddenly, Nikki kissed Shane passionately and one thing lead to another and the next morning they were on Nikki's bed. Shane woke up first and started stroking Nikki's brown hair.
“Do you regret last night?” Shane asked once Nikki woke up.
“No. Not at all. I love you so much.” Nikki replied.
That day, both Nikki and Shane had the morning off. They went out to have lunch and saw that the media had apparently caught wind of their relationship. They made their way out with bodyguards clearing the way for them. They decided to just have lunch and then go to the venue to be a little early for call time. Media followed them around all day and that night during the concert, Nikki's duet with Shane was the highlight of the night. By the next morning, they were on the cover of every tabloid imaginable.
“So you and Shane are huge now eh?” Kian asked, sitting down next to Nikki in the bar.
“I guess so... I didn't know it would go this fast. You guys must be really famous... ” Nikki said.
“Well the world of Westlife is a crazy one... you'll get used to it after a while. Want a drink?”
“Sure... I'd love some champagne.”
“So what about us? You haven’t forgotten have you?”
“Of course not but we agreed that we would just be friends right? There’s no more “us” Kian don’t even think of asking me to go back to you. You broke my heart and you have a girlfriend anyway.”
“I’m sorry.”
“For what?”
“For everything. For leaving you, for not keeping in contact with you.” Shane appeared just then.
“Mind if I take my lady to lunch? Kian were you hitting on my lady?” Shane asked.
“Of course not... we were just talking.” Kian answered.
Shane took Nikki to the hotel restaurant and they chatted.
“So you and Kian had a nice talk?” Shane asked.
“Yup. He's nice... but I'm in love with YOU...” Nikki said, kissing Shane.
“That's sweet...”
After lunch, Nikki went back to the hotel while Shane went to an individual interview, a series that Westlife was doing for a new British magazine and today was Shane's turn. Once Nikki had settled in, she heard a knock on the door. When she looked through, she saw Kian at the door. She hurriedly opened the door and let Kian in.
“Oh.. Hi Kian. Wanna come in?” Nikki asked.
“Ya.. But I was wondering if you wanted to go down for a drink with me. I was getting bored and I see Shane went for that freakin' interview eh?” Kian said.
“Is there anything wrong with the magazine? I'm not that familiar with it.”
“It's a small magazine that just started about less than a year ago. Guess they have this sort of inferiority complex. They think they're this great magazine when they're not. They've done a few interviews with us and they think they're so great..”
“I was thinking about us...” Kian said.
“DON’T SAY THAT KIAN! You know there’s no more us. I’m happy with Shane.”
Nikki's mobile started to ring in the nick of time.
“Hello? Nikki speaking.” Nikki said.
“Hi Nikki. Where are you?” Shane said over the other end.
“Hi Shane... I'm with Kian in the bar.. we're having some drinks.”
“Ok. I'll be there in a sec.” Shane said
Chapter 6
Over the next few days, practicing with Nikki became an everyday thing. Everybody was getting psyched for the next few dates since they would be put on DVD. Even though the lads practiced with Nikki almost everyday, they still couldn't fathom that voice. It was so beautiful and Shane was so proud of Nikki. Chats with Kian were still on and Kian was starting to develop something for Nikki all over again.
“What's the matter Kian?” Nicky said when he stepped into the room.
“What?” Kian replied.
“C'mon man. I've known you for so long, I can read you like an open book. Do you need to talk?”
“It's about Nikki. She started off as a friend but then I think I'm falling in love with her all over again.” Kian blurted out.
“What do you mean by all over again? Did you know her before Louis introduced her?”
“I knew her and we were dating then. When Westlife started, I left her and it was the most stupid decision of my life.”
“Oh god. Has she gotten over you?”
“I think so. She wants Shane now.”
“What about Jodi? Well if you really love her just try to get over her and if you really can’t then confess to her. She’ll understand you.”
The chat continued until the whole entourage decided to go out for a few drinks. After the long night, everybody settled in for the next day. They were taping the concert at Wembley for a DVD and everybody was working extra hard tomorrow, especially the lads and Nikki.
“Good morning everyone.” Louis said when he walked into the hotel restaurant.
“Good morning Louis” everybody said.
“Today you're going straight to the arena to practice, practice, practice.”
“So today we're practicing everything?” Nikki asked.
“Of course. Nicky work on your choreography for the first set... It's getting rusty.”
“Sure thing.” Nicky said.
That day was hectic for everyone. Clothes flying, wires breaking, everything you could find in a typical concert with much much more. By 5 o'clock, everything was ready. The fans had been let in, the lads and Nikki were backstage doing last minute touch ups and alterations and everything was set. After the concert, everybody backstage celebrated a job well done. The tape would be mailed to Sony BMG executives then once approved, will be sold and everybody's hoping for another number 1.
“Congratulations babe.” Shane said, kissing Nikki.
“Thanks. Now are we going to party? I'm kind of tired.” Nikki said, winking.
“Maybe we can go back to the hotel with Mark... he's like sleeping beauty... or a baby”
Nikki and Shane went back to the hotel with the rest of the lads since they were all tired. The next day would be early since their fights back home were at 8 in the morning. Nikki was going back home with Shane to meet his family and she was so nervous. The next day after all the goodbyes, press were waiting for the hottest couple around. While they were making their way out of the mess, Nikki fell and a stampede started. Shane wasn't hurt but Nikki was. Once the lads found out, they quickly went to help and called and ambulance.
Once they were at the hospital, Nikki was rushed into the operating room. After about an hour, Nikki's parents showed up with bodyguards all around them.
“Hi Shane. How's Nikki?” Mr. Parkington asked.
“She's in the operating room sir.” Shane replied.
“Oh don't call me sir or anything like that. Call me David.”
“Same goes for me Shane. I've heard so much about you. I'm Nikki's mother, Helen”
“Nice to meet you.”
After introductions, the doctor arrived.
“She's very lucky Mr. And Mrs. Parkington and Mr. Filian. The injuries sustained were very minimal. Just a broken rib, 2 minor concussions, and a few cuts and bruises. Would you like to see her?” he asked.
“Of course. But just one thing, Can you keep all of this information confidential for the time being. If a reporter asks you what happened to Nikki, just don't comment.”
“Of course Mr. Parkington. This is a very high profile hospital, we always deal with the press.”
They went in to see Nikki.
“Hi mom, dad. Hi Shane.”
“Hi Nikki.” Shane said, kissing Nikki's forehead.
“Nikki darling, we were so worried. Maybe you two need more bodyguards. Shane you can ask your management for 2 or 3 more and Nikki you're getting more too. You need to be careful.” Mr. Davis said.
“Ya. I think you do need more bodyguards honey.” Mrs. Davis said.
“Sure. I think a few more will do. The press have been on our nerves since last week.” Nikki said weakly.
Chapter 7
After 3 days, Nikki went home with Shane. Media were all over them and before they knew it, they were THE hottest couple around. Photographers were everywhere they went and concert tickets were getting sold out quickly. Nikki was on the same route as the lads but she had her own concerts now and they were always sold out.
7 months later during Westlife and Nikki’s next tour:
“Good morinng everyone.”
Louis said as he walked into the meeting room with the lads and their whole entourage in it.
“Hi Louis” the lads said one by one
“So what's this meeting about?” Nicky asked.
“It's about the tour. We're adding dates, lots of them.”
“So for how many more months do we have to go on tour?” Shane asked.
“About 2 more. That will work out very well for you Shane since Nikki's tour will end when the extended dates end.”
“Really?”
“And the rest of you lot, don't worry. Georgina, Jodi and Kevin are flying here in 2 days time.”
“Really?” Mark asked.
“Now you lads can go back to the hotel while I talk to the staff.”
Once everyone was at the hotel, they all headed down for some dinner and drinks afterwards. Nikki said she wasn't so up to drinking and that Shane should join the other lads. Shane said no but was eventually persuaded by Nikki to go and have fun. Once Shane was gone and Nikki was settled surfing the net with her laptop, she heard a knock on the door.
“Just a minute!” she said.
“Oh. Hi Kian. Aren't you with the lads?” Nikki asked.
“No. I wasn't up to it. Can I come in?” Kian said.
“Sure. Want something to drink?”
“No, thanks.”
The two talked for a while until Kian started kissing Nikki.
“No Kian. I have Shane now. I don't want to get into an affair with his best mate. We're just friends Kian and that's all we'll ever be. I'm sorry Kian but this just won't work out, you broke my heart. I’ll never forgive you for that” Nikki said.
“I can show myself out. I'm sorry. I won't tell anyone.” Kian said, leaving the hotel room.
Once Kian was out, he went over to Nicky’s room.
“Hi mate” Nicky said.
“Hi. Can I come in?” Kian said.
“Sure. What’s the problem?”
“I think I’m in love.”
“You’re only in love with Jodi now? How long have you two been dating?”
“No. I’m in love with Nikki.”
Nicky’s jaw dropped.
“That is bad. Did anything happen? Did you actually tell her that”
“Something happened but I didn’t tell her. I kissed her and she got angry. She loves Shane now.”
The conversation continued until they both remembered the meeting they had to have in Nicky’s room and heard a knock on the door.
“Oh hi Shane.” Nicky said.
“Hi Nix, Ki” Shane said.
‘Hi Shay.” Kian said.
“So what’s this little meeting about? Where’s Mark?” Shane said.
“He’s coming.” Nicky said.
Once Mark arrived, Nicky started talking.
“As you all know, Nikki’s birthday is coming up and so Shane and I plan surprise her. Shane you better keep your mouth shut or else I swear to god that I’m going to kill you and the rest of the lads are gonna help.”
“Of course I’m going to keep my mouth shut. I’m the one who thought of it in the first place. Same goes for the two of you. especially Kian. You’ve been having chats with Nikki often so you better keep that mouth of yours shut.” Shane said.
“Sure. I’m too young to die anyway.” Kian said.
“So what’s the surprise Shane?” Mark asked.
“Well I was thinking of proposing on her birthday so maybe one of you lads can bring her to Wembley since that’s the last tour venue anyway and then all the lights go off and we start singing her favorite Westlife song and afterwards, I propose and then we go back to the hotel for dinner and some partying.” Shane explained.
“What’s her favorite song?” Mark asked.
“Unbreakable.” Shane answered.
“Sounds like a great idea. Got the ring yet?” Kian asked, deep inside he was totally heart broken.
“Not yet but I have her parent’s permission.” Shane said.