Sunday 19th June (2016)
As I feel my eyes begin to open, I see a blurry Michael sat on my side of the bed, admiring me in my worst state - the morning.
"Morning babe, you want any breakfast I'm about to go down and grab some food?"
"Mmm... tea and toast..." I grunted, still trying to wake up.
I felt a kiss placed on my head before I heard the door shut, soon replaced with another rush of tiredness as I rolled over and shut my eyes again.
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"Right hun we better have this and pack up, I don't want my Mrs being suspicious of anything you know, she can get a bit aggy when she's left with Luke too long..." He said clearly anxious about what his Mrs will say when he gets home, almost as though this was more like some sort of one night stand.
"Okay... you did enjoy last night though right?" I asked worried, wanting to confirm that he did actually like me and like spending time with me.
He stopped packing his things for a second, and just stood still. He slowly turned round and gave me a look - his upset look.
"Why do you think I brought you here Taylor? You know how I feel about you, I wouldn't risk everything if I didn't want to come. Did you not hear what I told you last night?" He replied concerned, clearly upset that i'd even thought of that.
"Oh... no... I actually didn't think I heard what you said, would you repeat it?" I seductively joked, knowing full well what he said, I just wanted to tease him.
His smirk crept on his face as he chuffed, shaking his head he made his way over to me. He grabbed me by my waist and pushed me onto the bed, towering over me as he crashes his lips on mine. We soon stopped after his phone started to ring, scoffing as I heard it.
With one arm holding him stable at my side, his other hand reached in his back pocket to answer his phone. From frustration that she kept getting in the way, I lay beneath him and began to kiss his neck, before shuffling down to his waistline as I unbuckled his belt. He jolted up and quickly ended the phone call before jumping to his feet.
"Fuck... Taylor, we don't have time for this now, my Mrs has gone psycho because I told her i'd be home for 11am and we've not even set off yet..." He said with a look of desperation, I knew what he wanted but he was trying so hard to resist.
"Well, i'm sure two minutes wouldn't go a miss huh?" I replied pulling on his shirt and putting his lips to mine once again.
"What are you doing to me Miss Taylor... shit..." He grunted as he pushed me back onto the bed again.
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Michaels POV
"Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." I shouted driving home after dropping Taylor off. I knew I shouldn't have slept with her, i'm even later now, expect to get a grilling off my Mrs.
I did the secret walk of shame up to my front door, all I could think of was my Taylor and then I got dragged in the house by a very angry girlfriend.
"Where the FUCK have you been Mick Carter, you said you'd be home by 11am and it's now 1:45pm. What have you been doing?"
"Sorry babe, the traffic was a nightmare on the motorway, must have been an accident or something honestly, it was gridlocked." I said calmly so she didn't suspect anything.
"Funnily enough, I checked bank statements this morning. Can you tell me why you spent £98 for a hotel in the Lake District? I mean it's not exactly a lads night out hotspot is it?" She was so angry, there was no way I could tell her.
"You've got it wrong babe, Peter needed a place to stay that was near his meeting for work. I lent him money and he was too drunk to go home so I went with him." I said trying to patch things up, she was onto me and I had to get her off my back - and quick.
"Right well i'm out with the girls now, Luke is at your Mums. I don't know what time i'll be home, could be midnight, could be in three days." She screamed whilst strutting towards the door, slamming it shut behind her.
God this woman makes me realise how nice Taylor is, she's not a psycho and she certainly doesn't fly off the rails at the slightest thing.
A sudden rush of guilt shrouded me, poor Philippa, she's just been pushed to the side whilst i've gone back to my family. She's the one that brings the best out in me and makes me happy, i've not felt like that for years.
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Thursday 23rd June (2016)
Philippas POV
Finally, it's PROM DAY! I've waited for this day for five years and it's finally here. I've got to go in for a leavers assembly for a couple hours before hand at my school, but then it's dressing up and going out!
I knew Mick would be at the assembly so I couldn't wait to see him, i've not spoke to him since the night away, I needed to see how he was. I bought all my teachers presents so I thought it was only right to get him a little something to say thank you - for everything...
We watched the assembly and made our way to the canteen to have a snack and chat with the rest of our classmates before getting dolled up, but I decided to go up to maths and see my Mick. As I was walking up that staircase for the last time, I realised I wouldn't see him as much anymore. I knocked on his door and saw Mr Travis in there, I opened the door and said 'I have something for the both of you' whilst signalling Mick to get Travis out. He wouldn't budge. So instead Mick came down to the canteen with me and opened my present on the way.
"You little gem, you didn't have to do that Taylor... Oh and i've got a little something for you on your big day aswell..." He whispered and winked whilst walking down a quiet corridor to the canteen.
He passed me a small box wrapped in a pink ribbon. I looked at him confused before opening the box to find the most beautiful matching necklace and earrings set. White silver and diamonds galore - it was stunning.
"Michael Carter you surprise me everyday, this is gorgeous i'm so lucky. Can I wear it tonight?" I squealed like it was Christmas, this man treated me like an actual princess.
"Don't be daft, that's the reason I bought it you... and of course to show how much I love my favourite student..." He laughed before replied seductively.
"Student no longer Sir, remember we were meant to be on our way to the canteen to say final goodbyes?" I reminded what we were meant to be doing.
"Yeah i'm sure we can take a quick detour Taylor, it's the last time we can have a bit of fun huh? Come here..."
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As we reached the canteen, we sat on separate tables, he went to sit with a few teachers and I sat with the girls.
"Oooh walking in with Mr Carter are we? What's the deal with him anyway you still fancy him?" Billie asked.
"Not really, I don't see him anymore so that was more of a catch up. You know I don't find him as attractive as I used to." I laughed, lying through my gritted teeth, I hated saying that but I had to get the girls off my back.
"Yeah true, and you're leaving now so I guess it doesn't matter anymore anyway." Nancy joined in, and it hit me again - when will I see him now i'm not in school?
My thinking was interrupted when Ryan came over to me.
"I know it's late but will you come with me to prom?" He asked nervously, actually being serious for once.
I looked over at Mick's table and his eyes were staring right at Ryan, if looks could kill. His eyes snapped over to me before he widened them, giving me his answer then and there, I could tell he was furious.
Mick shot up out of his seat when I replied 'yes' to Ryan. He stormed over asking to have a chat with me about 'student tuition'. We went to the corner of the canteen and I couldn't tell if I was terrified or slightly aroused.
"What the hell do you think you're doing? You know I don't like Ryan... I... I don't want you speaking to him anymore. In fact, I don't even want you to look at him anymore!" He whispered with an angry tone.
"I didn't know what else to say, as far as he's concerned i'm available." I replied.
"You say no, you know the idea of another bloke near you it makes me feel physically sick, it's like nails on a blackboard, and the bile rises in my throat..." His tone became angrier as his glare flickered between my eyes and lips.
"Okay Sir i'll say no to him, and I won't speak to him after school. I don't want to make you feel like that." I cut him off abruptly.
"Good. Listen i'll see you later, I can't even look at that boy without wanting to kill him. I'll see you later... i'm sure you'll look gorgeous as always." He tone softened slightly as he stroked my arm, before walking away and getting in his car.
I returned to the canteen and told Ryan, he walked away feeling slightly embarrassed and I felt bad but I wanted to make my Mick happy. The girls asked what he wanted in a tone that made 'him' sound inconvenient. I told them he wanted me to get some students from the year below to sign up - i'm getting good at this whole lying thing.
As I made my way home with the girls to start getting ready for prom, I reached my hand in my bag and sneakily looked at what Mick bought me and smiled. I couldn't wait for tonight.
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Michaels POV
As I drove him, knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel, my phone wouldn't stop ringing. It was my Mrs.
I pulled into the driveway to see her stood there, the only thing that filled my head was SHIT. A big fucking shit...
"I knew it Michael, I wanted to trust you but just admit it. I found the pen for the hotel and another bank statement came through, £69 on jewellery that i've suspiciously not been given." Her eyes were glazed over with anger, it like she didn't have any emotion.
"No that was for you I was going to surprise you babe..." I tried to get myself out of it.
"Where is it then? If you've got it I want to see it." I was digging myself a deeper hole but I had to buy some time.
"I've been hiding it in my desk at work so I knew you couldn't find it, listen ask Trav he saw it today when he came in my classroom." I thought of an alibi, Travis saw it and I told him it was for my Mrs and that our anniversary was coming up.
She rang him and he said it was for her. Jesus that was a close one. I should've been more careful but I don't regret it, Taylor deserved it and, at the minute, i'd rather spend my money on her instead of my Mrs.