Chapter 13

All of us are now finished with our makeup and hair session and we all sit down on the sofa and discuss the plans for today."Ok, We're gonna go...SHOPPING! Cos, Cheryl. I hate to say it but, you need some new clothes!" Kimberley said excitedly. "No I don't." I protested."Yes, you do, Chez! No ifs, ands or buts about it! Come on girls!" She insisted. I sigh heavily and everyone, even Bobby, laughs. I roll my eyes.

We all go in Kimba's car to the shopping centre. We all have to take a pair of sunglasses in case of paps. We have oversized hoodies too just in case. As we step out of the car, we sprint inside to avoid any attention. We wiped our brows as we took off our hoodies and wrapped them around our waists. Kimberley's was red, mine was hot pink, Nadine's was purple, Sarah's was dark blue and Nicola's was baby pink. We ventured for ages in each store, full of clothes and accessories. I also picked up a dark purple lipstick, thinking I should change up my look. I liked the rebellious look so I bought it. Everything we bought costed to a total of £10,898. Kimberley insisted she would pay for all of it, even though I had the most money (I'm not bragging here!)

We stopped at a food court and picked up a subway six inch each. I feel sick looking at the tuna. I don't like fish! Sushi's better in my opinion. We had three bottles of fanta, one for me and two for the other girls to share. I love it when I'm looked after but I hate being patronised by them."I'm 30 not 3!" I whine but end up dying of laughter."Oh come, on Cheryl. Here comes the airplane!" Sarah teased. I pouted. We exit the shopping centre. We had our hoodies and sunglasses back on but the paps has already recognised us. S***!I hate these thugs!

My blood was boiling hot as we ran as fast as our legs could carry us. We've just eaten so not the best thing to do but who cares? Not me! The paps kept shouting at us. Each question was mainly shot at me."Cheryl, over here!""Did you kiss Ashley?""Does you husband hate you now?""Did you cheat on JB?""Cheryl!""CHERYL!"

That's the last straw! I'm going right now! I ran another direction without realising. The other girls were at the car I figured. Run, run, as fast as I can. I won't stop till these b******* leave me alone. They follow me with their flashing cameras. Why does my life have to be like this every time I set foot out of my house? Why? God, tell me! I ran away from people who want answers to lies that were fabricated and plastic. Help, I gasped as I felt myself giving out for air. Adrenaline rushed through my body as I sprinted fast to somewhere. Anywhere to hide. Why am I like this? I am trying to enjoy my stay with the girls and the paps won't let me get out my house with peace and privacy. Run, run, run, run, faster, faster, faster!I won't stop!

Kimberley's povWe all make it to the car in flurry. I sighed in relief. We got in the car but something wasn't right and I just couldn't put my finger on it. Nicola looked at us with concerned eyes. We nervously laughed."Um, girls. W-wh-where's Cheryl?" Nicola stammered. We all gaped at each. We realised. Oh no, not again!"CHERYL!" I gasp and run out of the car. The girls follow close behind. We're panicking, panicking, panicking. Where is she? This is not happening again...

"CHERYL! CHERYL! WHERE ARE YOU!" We bellowed. Nothing. "HEY, Kimberley, where's Cheryl?" A pap asked. I slapped him and hissed,"F*** off, it's none of your business!" Before setting off with the girls. All I could think of right now is Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl...

Cheryl's povI can't run any longer. I don't see anyone in sight. I'm so scared. "Kimberley, Nicola, Nadine, Sarah? Oh no! Everyone's gone!" I screamed, breaking down on the streets. I can't control myself. I can't take this any more. I want to see the girls again. Or even Simon. Even he's much better than the f****** paparazzi! I saw a bizzie car (police car) and out came bizzies running my way. I still can't b-br-breathe...

The darkness had taken over me form the desperate voices around me...

Nicola's povOk, this is scary! I try to keep myself cool and continue finding Cheryl. I hate being so damn sensitive. We're all running for dear life. I can't believe this! Nadine points to the streets. Kimberley had gone to the car. We follow her in a rush to find the loving sister I've never had. "Oh, Cheryl could be anywhere through, guys! How are we supposed to find her?" I cried."We will, Nic. Don't worry!" Nadine reassures, sweetly squeezing my hand. I looked out the window and watch raindrops crash down in an everlasting shower.

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Cheryl's povOh god. My head is hurting! Hasn't the hangover gone away yet! Bloody hell. I can't think.I open my eyes and regain my consciousness. Good thing I'm not stuck in a hospital or anything. Or at least I think so anyway...

I see an unfamiliar woman in a doctor's uniform. Crap!"Who are you?" I shout from behind her, making her jump. She shot around and sees me awake."Oh, hello. It's not what you think it is, dear." She says."So, wait! I'm not in a hospital?" I say, desperate for her to say no. "No. It's ok, dear. I'm just a doctor and I was on my back from work and I saw you collapsed on the floor. It was raining cats and dogs out there you know." The woman explains. I sighed heavily in relief. This is weird.

"Where am I? Where's Kimberley, where's Nicola, where's Sarah, Where's Nad-""Wait, are you Cheryl? Cheryl Fernandez-Versini?" She gaped."Fine, yes I am. Please just call us Cheryl." I mumble. She nods immediately. "Tea?""Yeah, please." She disappears from the room. I cry all of myself out. Might as well let it out while she's gone. She rushes back in to see me in a horrible state."Oh, Cheryl. Please don't cry. Sorry, I didn't answer you question earlier. We're at my house. I had to make sure you were ok since I am a doctor." She laughs. I fake laugh along with her. But anyone could tell I wasn't fine at all. I miss my girls! "I'm Kiran. Nice to meet you. You feel better?""I guess a bit." I say as I try to sit up. I wince at the pain. God, I must've fell over real hard. My sides were hurting again. Just as they were getting better.

"Are you ok, Cheryl?" Kiran asks."It's fine babe. It's just me sides are killin' me." I answer, with a tiny grin."Well you can stay here as long as you need." She offered. "Alright, I'll a little bit but I need to call Kimberley before she calls the f****** bizzies on us." I answer, with a giggle."The bizzies?""Police. If ya like." I say cheekily. Kiran gives me a hug before she goes out of the room again. I call Kimberley, hoping she picks up.

Kimberley's povI drive frantically down every street, alley way and we run in every shop and park in sight. Nothing. We were all getting worried Cheryl could've died and we couldn't find her anywhere. Tears were streaming down my cheeks but I have to be strong for everyone. This happened once when Cheryl ran away from Ashley from an argument. He had called me in a frenzy. The memories from years ago make me cry for Cheryl even more than ever.

"Kimba, are you crying?" Nadine wonders in tears herself."Oh girls, we may never find her." I broke down on the steering wheel. I pulled over the car and I join Nicola and Nadine at the back with Sarah coming to the back too. We give each other a hug and we knew we all had to be strong for Cheryl. Wherever she was right now. I then get a call. I answer it without looking at the person calling.

"Hello? Who is this?" I say."This is Justin! Babe, where are you? It's 6 o'clock!" Justin shouts through the phone. He was worried out of his mind."Oh my god! We didn't realise the time, babe! Let me explain!" I gasp to the girls. We exchange terrified looks at each other before I put my phone back to my ear."Well it better be a good excuse, Kim!" He snapped."Justin, Ch-Cheryl's missing! She just disappeared outside the shopping centre and the paps were there!" I cried to him. Oh no he's mad at me! What am I gonna do now?"Oh, Babe. I'm sorry for being harsh on you. We need to find her. But take your shopping home first." Justin replies, sounding incredibly guilty. "Ok, be there in five." I almost whisper. And with that, I hung up and went back to the driver's seat. I nearly speed back home to drop off the shopping. Just then, I received another call.Who is it now?

"Hello?""K-k-kimba is that you?" I hear an upset Cheryl answer. I gasped and held my breath as I heard her voice. She's ok! I hope."Chez? It's Kimberley! Where are you? We're all worried sick!" I reply, crying again."I'm at this woman's house. I don't where I am and I need you so desperately!" She sobs."What's this woman's name?" I ask."Kiran." "Let me speak to her, Cheryl. Please."

Cheryl's povThank god, she answered! I am sobbing uncontrollably right now. I run to Kiran and find her in the hallway in this house. I don't know my way around here."Kiran, quick! Kimberley wants to speak to you!" She peers at me with suspicion."Here." She says and I hand my phone over to her. "Hello? Are you Kimberley? Yes, she's safe. Cheryl's at my house right now. Oh, I found her unconscious on the streets on my way back from work. I'm sorry to worry you. Oh, ok. I'll text you the address, what's your number? Ok, bye."

She hands it back to me."Cheryl? Are you ok?" Kimberley asks."I'm fine but me sides are hurtin' again and I was so scared, Kimba! I couldn't breathe. Please help me!" I gabbled."Calm down, Chez! I'll be there as soon as I can. Kiran told me the address." She says. I want her to hug me and tell me everything's ok. I'm so messed up right now. What's wrong with me?"Ok, bye." I say like I was dead. I hung up and cried once more. This is just like what happened in that argument with Ashley...

Flashback

I stormed in the house, exhausted from work. I had read the paper that Lily gave to me before I went."ASHLEY! IS IT TRUE? YOU F***** THAT SLAG?" I raged as soon as I saw his smug face."WHAT NO! CHERYL LISTEN TO ME! I DIDN'T, DON'T BELIEVE THOSE BLOODY PAPS!" He answered in a lion's roar. Why? Is he actually telling the truth? This can't be happening."Please, Ashley. Just tell me the truth! Why do you have to be so childish?" I snap."Well, I am telling you the truth, Cheryl. Who's side are you on?" He says as he goes over to slap me on my face. A purple bruise appeared in a split second. "Well, I'm leaving until I can think of who to believe! And you to not tell me lies!" I said, giving him a massive slap back.

He dashed after me to the door."Cheryl! Please come back, babe! I'm not lying, I promise y-" I shut the door before he even finishes his sentences. I run and run and run as fast as my legs carried me. I hadn't brought anything but my phone with me I hide in an alleyway to think. I broke down in rivers of tears that were waiting to flow out since this craziness all started.

End of Flashback

"Since this craziness all started." I repeated to myself. To look up to the ceiling on the crisp white sheets of this white bed. I sigh and blink rapidly. Music was blaring out of a stereo in the room. It was playing 'Run The World (Girls)' By Beyoncé, an idol of mine (song attached). I turned over to my side. I forgot I was in pain for a while to clear my head.

Since this craziness all started...

Since...all...this craziness started...