| "Oi! Where's the hairspray?" Kian shouted. "Hairspray coming up. Watch you head Bry!" Shane said as he tossed the hairspray to Kian. Bryan ducked and Kian grabbed the hairspray. "Thanks Shane!" he shook it, and started spraying the fringes on his sleeveless shirt. "Why do you do that?"Mark asked, looking at him. "With hairspray the fringes get this sort of rough look, see?" he explained, and sprayed out in front of him. "Hah!" Mark laughed at him. "As long as you're happy Egan!" he patted his back. "Thank you. Now let's get this show on the road, shall we lads?" They nodded, and headed towards the door. "Wait! I forgot my watch." Nicky stopped, and went to get it. "Why are you all standing here for? Aren't you lot on soon?" they turned and saw a smiling Angelica in the hall outside their wardrobe. Kian went to kiss her. "You're going to see us aren't you?" he asked. "Mhm, sure I am. I can't miss that! And besides, I've got the best space behind the scene. I see everything perfectly." she said. "Great!" She looked at her watch. "Now lads, move!" They did as she said and saluted her as they walked past her in the hall. "Good luck! You'll do great!" she shouted after them. "Thanks babe!" Bryan called back. "Oi, watch it McFadden! She's spoken for! She's mine!" she heard Kian's voice, and them all laughing as they disappeared around a corner. She giggled to herself, and found her place behind the scene. "And now ladies and gentlemen. Westlife!" They came on stage, and waved at the applauding and cheering crowd. Kian glanced in her direction and winked at her. She smiled back at him, and blew him a kiss. "Good luck!" she mouthed at him. He smiled and nodded slightly. First they sang "My Love", then "You Make Me Feel" and their last act was "Puzzle Of My Heart." Angelica had goosebumps all over her arms when they sang the last one; she loved that song so much. The music tuned out, and the crowd cheered loudly, and applauded as the lads waved. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" they said as they walked of the stage. Kian ran over to her, and wrapped her in his arms. "So, what do you say? Did we do all right?" She kissed his nose, "You did great. You were absolutely amazing!" The lads smiled. "Thank you. Anyone want a drink?" Nicky looked at them. "My treat." "Ah, now you're talking! We'll go to the bar." Bryan said leading the way. "We're right behind ya." Mark said, and they all went out to the bar. They sat in the bar, having drinks and talking for a few hours. "Look at the time! I should get to bed." Angelica said, finishing her drink. It was close to 1.30am. "Yeah, you're right. We have to get up early in the morning anyway. We've got a photo shoot at 8.30am." Shane said, trying to hide a yawn. "Oh, I hate getting up early!" Mark moaned as he got up. "So, do you have any ideas on what we're going to wear tomorrow?" Nicky asked as he paid the bartender. "Yeah, catsuits seem to be in at the moment." she said, her face serious. "Everyone's wearing 'em. Britney, for example." The lads looked at her in disbelief with big eyes, not saying a word. She took one look at their faces, and cracked completely. "Oh God, you should seethe looks on your faces now!" she was laughing so hard she could hardly breathe. "I was kidding!" she said panting. "Catsuits?! Come on lads, get real!" They started laughing too. Obviously they had got the message and got over the shock. But mostly they laughed at her; she was laughing even harder now. She was holding one hand to her stomach, and the other one on the bar to prevent her from falling over. "Oh, I've had too much to drink." she gasped, trying to control it but she couldn't stop herself. Kian put his arms around her, and she turned towards him and put her head on his shoulder. He could feel her literary shaking with laughter. She put her hands over her face, and drew a few deep breaths. She had stopped shaking, and she was trying very hard to keep her laugh down. Kian wrapped his arms tighter around her, and kissed her head. "I'm sorry," she said. "I just couldn't help myself." They smiled at her. "That's quite all right. You had us fooled for a little while there." Shane said, and the others nodded. "Yeah, big time!" Nicky giggled, "Now, we better get to bed." He said, and they left the bar. Angelica was still giggling quietly in Kian's arms, and he smiled at her. "She has such a cute laugh," he thought. "Would you listen to her? She really can't control it, can she?" Mark asked when he heard she was still laughing. "I'm sorry, it's probably because I'm tired." she said smiling. "Yeah, I better get you to bed." Kian said, and she broke out in giggles. "Well, goodnight to you two lovebirds. See you tomorrow morning." "Goodnight." they said, and left the others outside Kian's hotel room. "You can sleep in my room tonight, if you want to." he said. She nodded. "Thank you Kian. You're so good to me." He lifted her up, and carried her over to the bed where he gently put her down. Then he walked into the bathroom, and when he came out again she had fallen asleep. He smiled, and put the blanket over her. "Goodnight, Angel." he whispered, and kissed her forehead. Chapter 4. They stayed in London for 5 days, and then they headed for Asia. The lads were touring there for two weeks. Angelica had a great time being their stylist, and there was one huge plus to this new job; she got to spend lots of time with her boyfriend. Something she wouldn't have been able to do if she was still in London working as a personal shopper for Harrods.Kian was very happy to have her with him. He adored spending time with her, and he loved having her around. It wasn't like before when he could just hear her voice on the other end of a telephone, if he was feeling down and needed her to be there with him. Now if he was feeling sad or lonely, he just found her and he'd be happy again.Nicky envied them for getting to spend so much time together, while he and Georgina only talked on the phone. So he bought her a ticket, and flew her down to be with him for their last week in Asia. Angelica and Georgina became good friends, and Georgina helped her style the lads for their various TV-performances, interviews and photo shoots.The weeks in Asia went by very quickly, and they all returned to Ireland for a couple of days off. "Would you come home with me for our days off?" Kian asked her. "I really want you to meet my parents, and I know they want to meet you. I've told them all about you, and now they're very excited to meet you." he told her, and smiled that smile she just couldn't resist. "Yes, I'll come with you." she said, and smiled back at him. "You will? Oh, I love you so much!" he said hugging her, then he kissed her. "I've just got to go home, and pack a few things first. Is that okay?" He nodded. "That's very doable. We have to change flights in London, so we can just take the flight that leaves tomorrow.""That sounds all right. I'm looking forward to meeting your parents, Kian." she smiled at him. They had spent 4 days with Kian's family, and Angelica had a great time with them. His parents had been just as sweet and kind as she had imagined, and they had really taken a liking to one another. They were at the dinner table the night before Kian and Angelica had to leave. "So, Angelica, tell us. Does Kian here give you any trouble?" his father asked her, nudging Kian's arm. "Dad�" Kian said, blushing slightly. She laughed, "No, Mr. Egan. He's very kind, and never gives us any trouble. None of the lads do, they're all very nice and well behaved." Kian looked at her across the table, and she smiled at him. "Oh, please. Call me Kevin." his father smiled at her. "Oh, do you want any help with those dishes Mrs. Egan?" Angelica asked when his mother started clearing the table. "I could use some help, that is if you wouldn't mind. And please, do call me Patricia." she said. Angelica got up, and helped her take the dishes out into the kitchen. Kian and his dad were in the living room. "She's a very sweet girl Kian. I think you've found quite a woman in her. I wouldn't mind having her as my daughter in law." Kevin said, putting one hand on Kian's shoulder.In the kitchen Patricia and Angelica were doing the dishes and talking. "I'm so happy that Kian finally brought you here to meet us." Patricia said, handing her a plate. She took it, and smiled. "He's talks so much about you, and all he's told me is true." "Would you mind pushing the button on the coffee machine, dear? Thank you. I hope that one day you'll become my daughter in law." Patricia said, stroking Angelica's cheek. "You're such a beautiful, kind girl. I hope Kian has the wits to marry you." Angelica blushed. "Thank you, Mrs� I mean, Patricia." Kian came into the kitchen, smiling at them. "Aw, mum. You haven't told her any embarrassing stories about me?" he looked at his mum. "Has she Angel?" he looked at Angelica. "No, she hasn't." she said, and smiled. "That's good!" Kian kissed her cheek. "Want me to take anything out, mum?" She handed him a tray with cups, "Just this, darling." He took it, and walked out again, winking at Angelica as he passed her.They talked while they waited for the coffee to be done. "Let me take that for you." Angelica said, taking the coffeepot. "All right. Hang on, and I'll hold the door for you dear." As they walked out, they heard piano play from a room next to the living room. "Is that Kian playing?" she asked. His mum nodded, "Doesn't he play well? Here, let me take the pot, and you go in and listen to him." she said, and smiled. "Thank you." Angelica walked in where the music was coming from and saw Kian sitting at the piano. His fingers danced over the keys, and she smiled to herself. She stood silently by the door until he finished playing, and applauded him. "Oh, I didn't know there was anyone here. You startled me, Angel." he looked up at her. "I'm sorry, I just didn't want to disturb you while you were playing. You are so good, you play really well." she said. He got up, and walked over to her. "Thank you." he said, taking her hands. "I've got great inspiration." She smiled, and they kissed. When they came back to the living room, his mother sat with a photo album in her lap. "Come here, dear. Sit next to me." she said, and Angelica sat down next to her. She opened the photo album that said "Kian" on the front. "Is that Kian?" Angelica asked, and pointed to a little baby boy surrounded by other kids. "Yes, that's Kian. And these are his brothers and sisters." his mum explained eagerly. Kian hid his face in his hands. "Mum! Maybe she doesn't even want to see those pictures." Angelica looked up. "Oh, no. I do want to see them, I really do. You're so cute!" she said, pointing to a picture of Kian sitting by the piano as a little boy. "Ok then. I'll be outside." he got up and walked out. Patricia and Angelica got back to the photo album. "It was so much fun looking at those pictures. I enjoyed it." Angelica said. "I'm glad. Well, we're going to bed now, so goodnight to you dear. Remember to bring Kian in!" she laughed, and gave her a hug. "Goodnight, Patricia. Goodnight, Kevin." They went upstairs, and Angelica went outside to find Kian. She found him sitting alone on a bench in the front yard. "There you are. I've been looking for you," she said, sitting down next to him. "Isn't it a beautiful night?" he asked, looking up at the stars. "Yes, very." she said, shivering. He looked at her, "Are you cold?" She shook her head, "No, not very." "Here, put your head in my lap. Then you'll see all the stars much better," he said, and she lay on her back with her head in his lap, looking up at the stars. "Look! There's a UFO!" he pointed to something flashing in the sky. "That's a plane, silly!" she laughed. "I'll tell you a story from when I was a kid, what I did when I saw shooting stars." he started.Patricia looked out at them through the bedroom window. "Would you look at them, Kevin? Aren't they a sweet young couple?" Outside Kian was pointing up at the stars in the sky, and they could hear Angelica's laugh faintly through the open window. "Yes, they are. Very sweet." |