Nikki Lake.....


“Where the hell do you think you’re going??” Matt asked angrily from the couch.
“I’m going to see Becca and Cassidy off at the airport...” Kirstie replied timidly.
“No you’re not...” Matt said, belching loudly throwing his beer can at her.
“My best friends are going to Europe for three months...I have to see them...” Kirstie was close to tears.
“Oh stop your whining! Fine...we’ll go and see your fucking slut cousin...give me the keys...” Matt got up groggily off the couch.
“But you’ve been drinking...” Kirstie gasped.
“What’s your fucking point? Give me the keys...do I have to beat it into you?” Matt raised his hand menacingly. Kirstie handed over the keys and they walked out to her car.

“Are you sure we’ve got everything??” Becca asked as they arrived at the airport.
“Yeah I think so...don’t stress Bec, we’re going to Europe baby!!” Cassidy grinned.
“Becca, Cassidy...come over her for a second...” Brian called them over to a group of people that they didn’t recognise.
As they walked over Brian took Becca’s hand.
“Denise, this is Becca and Cassidy...”
“Girls this is Denise McLean, AJ’s mom, she’s a mom and umm...the tour manager...so be nice to her..” Brian laughed.

“Hi...” Becca and Cassidy both smiled brightly, shaking Denise’s hand.
“Nice to meet you girls...I’ve seen you too before...” Denise smiled.
“The boy’s latest video clip...you girls were in it weren’t you?” Denise replied.
“Oh yeah! That was so much fun!” Cassidy smiled.
“Well are we all ready?” Nick said, approaching the others.
“Uhuh!” Cassidy beamed.
“Cassidy....we have to say goodbye to Kirstie...and you two have to make up...” Becca said seriously.
“Yeah I know...” Cassidy said.
“Here she comes...” Becca smiled.
“What the hell is he doing here??’ Cassidy asked angrily.
“Cassidy...” Becca warned as Kirstie approached them, Matt stood a relative distance away.
“I’m gonna miss you so much...” Becca said giving Kirstie a big hug.
Kirstie nodded, tears forming in her eyes.
Cassidy stepped forward awkwardly.
“Look, I’m really sorry for going ape-shit at you..” She laughed softly, swallowing the lump in her throat.
“Apology accepted...” Kirstie laughed and hugged her tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“Aww....see? Now was that really so hard??” Nick came over and asked the two girls.
“Shutup Nick! Who are you....Nicky Lake the guidance counsellor??” Cassidy laughed.
“yes, yes he is....so its time for you two to kiss and make-up...and let me watch...” AJ entered the conversation grinning cheekily looking at Cassidy and Kirstie.
“Eww....you’re such a dork AJ...” Kirstie screwed up her face and playfully pushed him.
Matt looked up sharply from his position by the wall about 2 metres (that’s about 10 ft I think!) from the group. He watched Kirstie interacting with the others. He felt a pang of jealousy and rage stab him in the gut like a knife. All of Matt’s friends had left after the alcohol had begun to take over and he couldn’t control his temper. Kirstie was his only “friend” left in the world….she had to stay with him…and no-one else could have her.
“She’s mine…” He vowed to himself.

“Flight 196 to Vienna will be departing soon, this is your first and final boarding call…” The loud speaker boomed.
“Oh shit, I can’t do this…” Cassidy panicked looking at Becca desperately.
“What/? Cassidy!! You’ll be fine!” Becca soothed trying to calm her own butterflies.
“Ok Kirstie, well we’d better be going…” Becca turned and gave her another hug.
“You promise me you’ll look after yourself??” Cassidy asked Kirstie worriedly. Cassidy looked over at Matt who had an angry expression on his face.
His cold eyes met Cassidy’s for a second and sent chills to her bones. She quickly looked away.
“Yeah, what Cassidy said…” Nick laughed, unaware of Matt’s glare. He leaned in and hugged her fiercely, swinging her around a little.
Kirstie giggled uncontrollably.
“Stop it you goof!!”

Matt inhaled a strong breath and clenched his fists as the blood rushed to his head.
“That blonde mother…” He roared and sprinted over to the group, leaping on Nick and knocking him to the floor.
“What the fuck is your problem??” Nick panted angrily getting to his feet. Everyone around them were frozen in shock, unsure whether to interfere.
“You can’t have her! Fucking keep your hands to your fucking self! I guess you two have been banging it hard behind my back haven’t you! Jesus Christ you’re such a little slut Kirstie! Wasn’t I good enough for you?? Huh?!!” Matt was now raving. He turned and grabbed Kirstie, shaking her violently.
“Hey! Back off buddy! Get your hands off her!!” The boys raced to grab hold of Matt.
Nick, Brian, Kevin and Howie tried to hold him down as he continued to rave.
“I’m gonna fucking kill you….you little 2 cent whore!!! You’ve probably been banging all these faggots!” He continued to yell.
AJ ran over to Kirstie and enveloped her in a tight hug as she bawled on his shirt.
“Make him stop, make him stop!!” She was shaking violently.
“Shhhh….it’s ok now…it’s ok..” He tried to sooth her.

“Shit…finally…” Brian panted as some airport police came and cuffed Matt.
The boys watched in amazement as the still struggling Matt was read his rights.
“Mom…can you get them to hold the plane for 10 minutes??” AJ pleaded to Denise while still holding Kirstie in his strong arms.
“Yeah sure…I’ll be back in a minute..” Denise replied and hurried off, still not quite believing what she had just witnessed.

An airport police woman came over to the group.
“Is this an abusive domestic affair?” She inquired looking at Kirstie.
“Yeah…” AJ replied for her.
“Are you leaving the country ma’m?” She asked trying to be as gentle as possible.
“Umm…yeah she is!” Cassidy added quickly looking desperately at the others, their jaws dropped open but didn’t say anything.
“Are you able to give a statement?” The cop asked Kirstie concerned.
“I can’t testify against him…I just can’t..” Kirstie’s body stiffened with fear.
“Well it is in quite rare cases, but if an attack is witnessed in a public place, then video surveillance tapes can be used as evidence, and a statement is not required….would you prefer that ma’m?’ She asked. “Yes please…anything…” Kirstie cried relieved.
“Alright, I just need your details and then you’re free….he won’t bother you again..” The police woman nodded.
Kirstie gave the woman what she needed to know as the others tried to make sense of the situation.
As Kirstie finished and the cop left Denise came jogging over.
“I’m sorry guys but we’ve gotta move, they can’t wait any longer…” She informed.
“I can’t go…” Cassidy blurted suddenly.

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