I could practically feel the heat radiating off my face as Roger and got dressed and left the room. we awkwardly tumbled down the stairs unsure of how to handle the situation, Roger was still buttoning his shirt. He was clumsily thumping down the thick oak stairs clearly as unsure as I was. As we entered the hall way at the bottom of the stairs a series of voices and giggles floated through the evening air. I felt my face grow even hotter as I heard snippets of their conversation
"DID YOU SEE HER FACE. OH MY GOD, IT WAS PRICELESS"
I buried my face in my hands groaning loudly at my own stupidity. A large pair of arms wrapped around my waist from behind as Roger nuzzled his face in to my neck. He spun me around gently so I was pressed against his chest, my face now returning to a soft shade of pink. He looked down at me a soft and loving smile creeping on to his chiselled face
"Hey Evie?" Roger started
"what-"
He cut me off by pressing a soft kiss against my lips. It was warm and sent waves of love down through my spine. He smiled in to the kiss before pulling away softly and taking my hand. Leading me fearlessly into the room where shrieks of laughter where erupting from . He pulled the door open slowly, practically having to drag me through the large wooden frame. Everyone turned their head to look at us, their eyes burning right through me. I tried to hide behind Roger the best I could feeling my face heat up again as I tightened my grip on his hand
"Quite the show you put on there" Chris said loudly, smirking at both Roger and I. Making us both turn a deep shade of red
"Hey Chris. Behave" Brian said though he could hardly supress his own laughter. I could see John sitting in the corner nervously. I knew not even Roger and I could take his mind off of the proposal. He was utterly terrified. Holly sat looking relaxed and happy, her head resting softly on John's shoulder. Her hair tumbling around her face in a angelic halo. They both looked so perfect together, it warmed my heart. I smiled at the both of them, momentarily catching John's eye. He nodded subtly to me, I nodded back and turned to Roger. I grabbed his hand tightly making him look down at me
"Now" I hissed
"Now?" He replied
"Yes NOW" I whispered aggressively "Do it" he gave me an amused huff and addressed the room. Looking at me smugly, beckoning a smile at my lips.
"Hey. Have you guys showed them the courtyard? It looks gorgeous at night, the stars are beautiful. Should we head out?"
"Sounds perfect" Chris smiled
"Yeah sounds amazing" said Holly
"Would you mind escorting them John? Bri, Fred, Evie and I will grab the lights" Roger smiled sweetly at them before running through the house dramatically.
"Isn't that quite a few people for the lig-" I heard Holly start but soon it faded to a blur as Freddie grabbed me by the hand following Roger's rapid pace through the cold, stony walls of the house. We were twisting and turning through the large house as if it were a maze. To me it was a dizzy blur of extravagant art and cold grey stone.
We burst through the French doors at the far side of the house, they lead on to a beautifully paved patio that overlooked the farm's vast courtyard. The band's equipment was set up beautifully, It had a soft velvety backdrop strung with fairy light's that cast a pale pink glow over Roger's drum risers. I smiled happily, proud of the set up I had created. I swiped up the camera I had laid on a nearby table, Roger turned around to look at me quickly. Seeing I had a camera in hand he pulled an ugly face, making me laugh as I quickly snapped a shot of him. Before all three of the boys sprinted down the steps to their instruments, I followed quickly behind them. I got myself in to a comfortable position just as we could hear John's voice bouncing off the nearby walls.
"So, we have been working on a whole bunch of new songs actually. I have written a new one too" He said just before they rounded the corner
"Oh wo-" Holly began to reply, just before she set her eyes on the boys and their instruments in front of her. Her jaw fell wide open, Chris stood behind her looking equally in shock. She caught my eye and I beckoned her over to join me. I quickly snapped a few shots of an awestruck Holly just as Chris jogged over to meet me
"Evie. What's going on?"
"Shut up and watch" I smiled back handing her a spare camera I had left. John left Holly's side and went to a microphone at the front of the courtyard. Holly's mouth was now moving but she seemed incapable of any form of speech at this point. A smile was wide on John's face as he subtly tuned his bass. The decorating flowers framed the picture perfectly and both of us smiled as John spoke clearing his throat nervously
"So em Holly. This song is for you-" He nodded at the boys who all smiled back reassuringly . Roger winked at me playfully as I snapped a quick photo of the scene before he hit his drumsticks together setting the beat for the song.
"Ohhhhh your make me live" All of them sang in perfect harmony. I next expected Freddie's soulful voice to fill the air in all it's romantic whimsey. But instead it was John who chimed in
"Whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now honey
Ooh, you make me live
You're the best friend
That I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
You're my best friend"
My mouth was hanging open as John's loving tone floated through each note. All though he wasn't a traditionally 'perfect' vocalist. The fact he sang the song added a beautiful personal touch that I could never have planned. Holly's hands were clasped to her chest in delight and her face was alight with joy as John sang his way through the song even laughing a little at himself from time to time. I snapped another quick photo of both of them looking lovingly at one another. I sighed happily looking at the both of them, then to Roger who was wearing a large grin as he watched John and Holly. It made my heart melt.
The song came to a close with a crash of the symbols, a note of the piano, a strum of the guitar and a pluck of the bass. Holly was a dusty pink and had a few glinting tear stains painted on her cheeks by the soft glow of the fairy lights. Both her and John stood staring in to each other's eyes for a second. Both of them completely lost in the moment. I saw John reach for his pocket , he pulled out a blue velvet box and opened it. I watched Holly's eyes widen and tears begin to cloud her gaze as he bent down on to one knee. The box opened with a subtle creak revealing a large glinting white diamond on a silver band. She let out an audible gasp and the smiles on everyone else's faces widened. The tension was thick in the air as John began to speak
"Holly I love you so much, from the truly bottom of my heart. You make me more myself than anyone I have ever met. You were the missing piece that I never knew I needed so badly, until I had it. I love you Holly Hammond. So would you please, do me the honour of becoming Holly Deacon? Holly, will you marry me?" A smile was wide on her face as a pretty tear rolled down her cheek. I quickly snapped a few more shots, just before she nodded her head and shouted
"Yes! Yes!" She grabbed John's and pulling him back up to standing and kissed him lovingly. Everyone began to cheer and whoop. Freddie pulled out three bottles of champagne and threw one to Chris and Brian before shaking his own and showering both John and Holly with it. John slipped the ring gently on to Holly's finger and she stared at it admiringly
"I love it John. Thank you" She kissed him again, making my heart melt
"Darlings' it is time to party!" Freddie yelled
"Party?" I questioned
"Yes darling, whilst you were busy organising all of this" He gestured around to the beautiful scene "I was busy planning a little party to celebrate Holly and John" he smiled at them lovingly
"How did you know I would say yes?" Holly questioned
"Please darling" Freddie rolled his eyes "You two are some of the most in madly in love people I have witnessed in my life" he took a long swig of the champagne in his hand "To the PARTY!"
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"DARLING" Freddie shouted over the loud music "TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT FOR YOU TO PARTY, I HAVE INVITED YOUR FAMILY UP FOR DINNER TOMORROW NIGHT. SO GO WILD!!"
"Thank you Freddie" Holly smiled nuzzling in to John's chest. John grabbed a bottle of champagne from nearby and opened it with a audible 'pop' before shouting loudly to the large crowd of our friends
"LET'S GET DRUNK 'CAUSE I'M GETTING FUCKING MARRIED!!"
The crowd erupted in to a large series of cheers, whoops and screams. A loud bass began to thump and I felt a pair of arms creep around my waist from behind. Roger planted a gentle kiss on my neck. He grabbed my hand and spun me around so I was facing him. I looked him up and down, he had clearly had time to pick an appropriate outfit out for tonight whilst I looked awful next to the sea of gorgeous people
"Hey Rog. I am just going to head up to my room and pick out an outfit"
"Can I help?" Roger said playfully his hands playing dangerously around my middle. His eyes grew dark, and although I had to admit the suggestion was tempting. I much preferred it when I surprised him with my outfits.
"No"
"Why?
"You know why"
I promise I have no clue what you mean"
"Don't play dumb with me Meddows, it won't do you any favours" I said sashaying away from him playfully and leaving him standing alone. I quickly jogged up the stairs and tore open my wardrobe, I knew Roger was a sucker for the 'rocker chick' look. I pulled out a pair of skin tight leather trousers and gently slipped them on, they hugged my curves perfectly. I then pulled out a black halter neck bikini top and pulled it over my head. It showed off maybe a little too much cleavage, but I looked good. I then dug out my infamous black heels and slipped them on. Before I trotted over to my mirror and did a large cat eye, carefully then lining my waterline with a dark kohl.
After that I applied a light layer of makeup to sharpen my features. I pulled my hair out of the bun I had pilled it in to, letting the now loose waves cascade down my back. I finally accentuated my plump lips with a stunning dark red that worked perfectly and tied the look together. I made my way back out of my room, shutting the door tightly behind me.
I spotted Roger at the bottom of the stairs, a drink in hand. He was talking to an old friend of ours, Stewart the security manager from the tour. I watched his gaze wander, clearly a little bored. They finally settled on me at the top of the stairs and I shot him a wink, slowly making my way down to him. I could see his eyes darken even from far away and the butterflies in my stomach piped up, he never broke eye contact as I reached him. He quickly placed his hand securely around my waist, pressing a kiss to my cheek. He smirked at me as he pulled away, looking me up and down and drinking in every inch of me
"You really know how to do something to me Evie" he said huskily in to my ear, planting kisses down my neck and along my collar bone. Roger at times had absolutely no awareness for being in public Just as he was doing so I heard a loud, familiar voice shout
"Evie!"
I looked across the room to a plush cream couch and spotted Vanity and Katy sitting huddled closely together. Katy was stunning, she had pin straight dirty blonde hair, with shining green eyes and killer curves. She wore a tight green emerald dress that accentuated her figure perfectly. Vanity could hardly take her eyes off her as she tried to catch my attention Both of them waved at me happily as I grabbed Roger's hand and pulled him over to chat to them.
"Hello! Oh my god, it's amazing to see the both of you!" I said excitedly, pulling both of them in to a tight hug. Vanity looked at me, I had never seen her look so happy in her life. Katy was her missing piece
"Evie look at you, you look incredible" she gushed over me, shooting Roger a knowing nod.
"Thank you so do you! Both of you" I said smiling at the both of them, Vanity laughed and leaned over to whisper in to my ear
"You better keep that boy on a leash tonight, he looks as if he's about to keel over. Looks can kill Evie" She winked at me before returning back to Katy
"I'll see you later V" I smiled winking at her before dragging a reluctant Roger in to the middle of the dance floor. A loud bass was thumping and shaking my bones ever so slightly. I swayed softly in front of Roger the faint buzz of alcohol in my system beginning to show. His hands shot forward quickly and grabbed quickly on to my hips, his fingers drumming gently on the side of my thighs to the beat. Both of us were lost in the flowing movements of one another, the musty smell of the house filled my lungs. As I looked happily at Roger, the room around me grew slightly blurry and I giggled pushing my weight on to his broad chest. His shirt was open as usual and he looked divine. My hands danced on his chest. I quickly pulled away teasingly, spinning away from him so my hair spun around my face highlighting the laugh escaping my painted lips. I stopped spinning momentarily and my eyes shot across the room, attempting to regain their focus. I saw a tall, familiar figure in the distance. It was Paul, Paul Young.
My heart dropped.
drink water and tell yourself you're hot, okay?
Rock on loves
Evie xx