Jess' POV

I'm stuck in the room, I can't get out and he's laughing. He's laughing that i'm in here and Kris is out there...for the first time in our marriage we're apart and it's hell thanks to him. In my head i'm screaming at him to leave me alone but he never does....he's there, and he's not going away no matter how many times I ask him. I shout out for Kris, but I never get a call back from him.

"Jess?" I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn round. "I've been calling on you, you ok?"

Turning quickly to see Kris standing there, I throw myself at him and hug him tightly. I want these flashbacks gone, sometimes they differ and sometimes Kris comes in and saves me, just like he did. Other times i'm not so lucky and that's why I wanted to be alone last night. I couldn't stop thinking what if? I started with the earliest one. What if I hadn't met him all those years ago? I wouldn't have him coming back to try and ruin my life all these years later would I? It's my stupid fault for not realising what he was like from the start.

I don't speak, I don't think I can. So instead, I turn towards him and wrap my arms around him, wanting him to repsond and he does without a flicker of doubt in his mind.

"What's all this?" He asks, stroking my back as I bring myself closer to him.
"Just missed you, that's all."
"Have you been crying?"
"No..." I lie, but i'm sure he knows the truth.
"I can see it..."

"I just...well I think i've forgot about him but then I close my eyes and i'm back in that room Kris, with you outside and i'm scared again..."

"You don't have to feel scared now." He says. "You don't have to be scared again."
"I know..." I say tearfully, hugging him tighter than before. "..i'm so glad you're here."
"Well where else would I be eh?
"And about last night it really wasn't because of you, you know?"
"I know, don't worry ok I understand why you wanted to be alone...I don't blame you.."

"You don't have to take the whole week off work to look after me..."
"No, I want to." He says pulling back from me. "Anyway I thought you love it when I get all protective?"
"I do..but I was just making sure you wanted to be here."
"Like I said, where else would I want to be? I'm here and i'm not going anywhere until..."

I put my hand forward and stoke him. His chest, up to his face where my hand finally stops behind his neck. This stops him talking but when he goes to finish his sentence I pull him forward and kiss him softly. Despite the fact I haven't done it for a few hours, i've missed it and it feels like we haven't kissed like this for weeks. As soon as i've touched him and he's got me in his arms I feel better, it feels like everything else just fizzles away and it's back to being just us again. That's why I don't get why I had to be away from him last night. One minute i'm fine with him and the next I feel like I need to run a mile.

"What was that for?" He asks as I pull away from him.
"I don't need a reason do I?"
"Well no...ofcourse not but..."

He stops when we both hear a knock at the door. Taking my hand he leads me downstairs but we both see that Olivia has already let the people inside. I should tell her off for answering the door as it could have been anyone but I decide to leave it, it wouldn't do any good and she doesn't know what's been going on does she? As the two people make themselves at home Kris squeezes my hand tighter knowing this is going to be hard for me.

"Don't worry..." He whispers as me walk across to our seats. "...i'm not going anywhere."

It's my parents who have sprung this surprise visit on us and normally I wouldn't mind but with last night and then today? Well they wouldn't have come at a worse time.

This is one of my favourite fics on here.
You're a fantastic writer.
Hope you write more soon!
xx

Brilliant
I feel so sorry for Jess
I hope she copes ok with her parents there
Continue soon please

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww I feel for both Jess and Kris so much, but i'm glad Jess feels safe with Kris....(who wouldnt? )
I love how understanding he is and that they are making slow but steady progress into getting back to how they were
I hope Jess stops having these flashbacks soon aswell...
I'm glad Jess didnt tell Olivia off for opening the door (even though it is very dangerous LOL) coz well I dont like my Olivia being told off

Love this so much, I hope Jess' parents dont cause too much grief
cant wait to read more xxxxxxxxxxxx

Kris' POV

Great, how her parents have decided to visit us on today of all days. Normally we're happy to see them but not today, Jess isn't herself and i'm worried that they'll notice something is up with her. I lead her over to the sofa clasping her hand tightly in mine and after telling her i'm not going anywhere we both sit down.

"So are you going to tell us what's going on then?" Her Father asks.
"What?"
"We saw Zak before we came in, he told us about yesterday..."

Jess looks at me worryingly, sort of asking what to tell them now but I have no idea.

"What did he tell you exactly?" Jess asks, turning to them.
"Just that some Daniel bloke came back and held you in here for hours!"

I'm going to kill Zak, the stupid idiot. He could have kept quiet about this and let me and Jess deal with it. Her Dad looks angry, but I can't blame him for that..he's just found out what happened...

"She's ok now, Mr Harris..." I say slowly.
"Ok?" He shouts. "Ok? You were supposed to be looking after her and where were you eh?"
"Dad calm down please, the kids..."

"I'll take them." Her mother says, taking them upstairs to show her their rooms even though she's seem them before. Olivia does like to show it off even if there's nothing new been done to it since they were last here.

"So come on? You promised you'd always look after my Daughter but where we you when all this was going on?"
"Can you stop shouting at him please, it's not his fault."
"I went out..." I say for myself. "How was I to know he'd come here and do what he did?"

"You shouldn't have left her here by herself....anything could have happened, it nearly did happen and you..."

"Stop it please!" Jess sobs and pulls her hand from mine. "I can't handle all this!"

She rushes off upstairs and we hear the door slam shut.

"Now look what you've done!" It's my turn to shout. "You've upset her just when I thought she was ok again."
"Me? I've done nothing wrong...."

"Neither have I. If you must know it was me who got in here and saved her from that maniac so once you're done shouting maybe you'd actually like to hear me out?"

"I'd never forgive you if something were to happen to Jessica!" He sneers in my direction.

"I wouldn't forgive myself...But nothing is going to happen to her because i'd never let it. Mr.Harris I love her and i've never stopped loving her, now I know you're worried but really there's no need. I'm looking after her..."

"What, leaving her with some nutter?!"
"That wasn't my fault, I went out and I didn't know he was coming here....but I got to her, I made sure she was safe..."
"Yeah you better had an'all..."
"Look what is this? Why start on me all again and upset Jess?"
"I've not upset her..." He sighs.
"Er..yeah you have, she's up their in tears...."
"Well go make sure she's alright then!" He says making me want to tell him to go.

"You know, you said you accepted me on the day of the wedding but I don't think you have....even now..."

"Don't be so stupid."

"Stupid am I? You don't trust me do you? I mean if you did you wouldn't be worried about Jess being here with me..."
"You weren't here at the right time."

"You don't understand....I couldn't get to her, no matter how much I tried and you've got no idea how much that killed me. So don't dare blame me for not caring enough for Jess..."

"I know you care about her." He says.

"Well good, cos this ring on my finger proves just how much I love her...and whether you like it or not, i'll never stop loving her.."

"I didn't mean to blame you, I was worried about my Daughter."
"I understand that but you must know I wouldn't let anything happen to her."

"I know you wouldn't and i'm sorry but when I found out so suddenly...I was angry.."

"I can't blame you but she is ok with me you know? I'd never let anyone hurt her and I can't stress that enough."

"You better go see if she's alright..." He says, sitting himself back down.
"Why don't you do it, she might want to chat..."

"I doubt it..." He smiles. "She'll just throw me out or say that I know nothing about..."

"Well how do you know if you don't try? Go on...."

As her Father goes upstairs to see how she is, I pick up the phone and give Zoe a text. I need to know if she'll be able to do me a favour tonight.

Fantastic
i hope Jess feels better soon
Continue soon please

Just as well Mr Harris stopped shouting at Kris
He is the hero after all!
Can't wait for the next part.
x

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"I'd never forgive you if something were to happen to Jessica!" He sneers in my direction.

"I wouldn't forgive myself...But nothing is going to happen to her because i'd never let it. Mr.Harris I love her and i've never stopped loving her, now I know you're worried but really there's no need. I'm looking after her..."

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww omg that is soooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet
I was getting ready to have a rant at Mr Harris then but he saw sense and realised Kris was indeed the hero like Hollie said
Silly silly Zak I wouldnt like to be him when Kris gets his hands on him lol
I wonder what he wants to ask Zoe to do....
I'm so happy that this is getting happier again, its how it should be with this fic
cant wait to read more, I love it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jess' POV

Typical of my Father to always blame someone else....well it's actually typical of him to always blame Kris. I mean how could he blame him of all people? My husband, the man I love, the one person that's actually been there for me and the one person I can always count on. No wonder I ran off in tears, he's always said that he was fine with Kris since the wedding but something always told me he wasn't. Now I know why, he still thinks he's not good enough for me. I can tell by the way he looks and speaks to him and Kris doesn't deserve it.

There's a knock at my door, and I turn away from the window.

"Jessica?" He says knocking once more. "Can I come in?"
"What do you want?"
"I want to say i'm sorry, I never meant it..."
"Really?"
"Yes really, I just got angry about it that's all....I was worried about you, anything could have happened..."

Walking over I twist the handle and open the door to let him inside.

"You shouldn't blame Kris..."
"I know, that was wrong and i'm sorry..."
"You've got no idea what he did do you?" I ask, tearfully. "If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be here..."
"He told me."
"And do you still blame him now? He'd never let anything happen to me, he's always there...."
"I'm sorry....I should never have thought he wasn't good enough for you..."

"No, you shouldn't have!" I snap, still angry about that. "He's different from everyone else....he's the one..."

"Well you could do worse..."

"I couldn't do much better...you should have seen him last night, the whole thing killed him but he puts on this brave act for me when inside I know he's hurting just as much..."

"He doesn't want you to see him upset..."

"I know he's not the type of person you wanted me to settle down with....you probably wanted a tall, dark and handsome stranger and even then he wouldn't be good enough...but Kris? Well he's perfect for me...and I don't care if he's not good enough for you, he's more than good enough for me..."

"I don't have any problem with Kris, anyone with eyes could see he adores you and the kids and if he makes you happy, which he clearly does...then i'm happy..."

"So you don't blame him?" I ask.
"No, no I don't blame him..." Holding his arms out for me, I hug him. "..I'm sorry about before."
"Thankyou."
"Come back down eh?" He asks, pulling back. "Kris is worried about you..."

He starts to walk out of the room, when I call him back. I need to be sure about one thing, and if i'm not then i'll always have that doubt in my mind telling me different.

"You promise you've accepted him?"
"Of course I have...he's made you happy and that's all I wanted..."

With that he walks down ahead of me and after a few minutes on my own, I go down and join Kris who's in the kitchen watching my parents play with the kids. Walking over to him, I hug him tightly and place my arm around his waist.

"You alright?"
"Better..." I reply. "What did you say to him?"
"Nothing that didn't need saying, I just told him that you were safe with me..."
"I never doubted that."
"I know you didn't, but he did and I feel like i've got to impress him..."
"You don't." I say, laughing slightly. "You don't need to impress anyone.....except me of course."
"How did I know that was coming?....I'm always impressing you with my hero antics or my bedroom antic..."
"Kris!" I shout embarrased that my parents might hear. "They might here you..."
"I'm right though aren't I?"
"Oh yeah you always are." I reply with a sarcastic grin.
"You seem better.." He says kissing my neck gently.
"Well that's because I am...It's you I want Kris and we should be moving on from this, he's gone now."
"Exactly, we don't have to be worried about him."
"Well i'm not anymore.." I say, turning to kiss his lips softly. "..what are we doing later?"
"Ahh you are going to Zoe's this afternoon for an hour and i've got a surprise for you later."
"Since when was I going to Zoe's?"
"Since I decided on this surprise..." He grins. "..You can't be here for a while."

"Oh so you just kick me out?" I nudge him playfully. "Your own wife, kicked out while you muck around..."

"I won't be mucking around, trust me Princess it'll be worth it."

"Ok...I believe you.." I kiss him once more. "We better join the family, come on."

Taking his hand and placing my fingers between his, I lead him into the front room.

Fantastic
Glad Jess is feeling better
Cant wait to find out what the surprise is
Continue soon please

Finally caught up, I seriously love this fic. The was you've portrayed Kress is amazing
Hope you can do more soon!!

Bump

xxxxx

Kris' POV

Jess' parents left over an hour ago now and after our little disagreement everything seemed to go fine. Jess was certainly in a better mood, which cheered me up alot.

"Why do we have to go Auntie Zoe's?" Olivia asks, coming downstairs with her overnight bag.
"Hey, I thought you liked going?...Anyway, i'm having a surprise for Mummy..."
"A good surprise?"
"Yeah, ofcourse it's good.." I say as she grins at me. "..but don't you go telling her!"
"Well I can't if i'm with Auntie Zoe...you're so silly Daddy."
"And you're so cheeky..." I say pulling her up next to me. "Isn't your Brother ready yet?"
"He's with Mummy..."

Just as Olivia informs me of this, both Jess and Jayden come downstairs. I've decided that Jess can go to Zoe's for a while so I can get things ready here. I want to make it special, so we can take a step in the right direction. We need to get back to how we were, it was perfect like that.

"Still can't believe you're kicking me out..."
"Hey, it's for good reason.." I pause to kiss her. "You'll see soon enough."

"Ewww, that's so yucky!" Olivia interupts, coming between us.
"Well if it's so yucky why doesn't your Mummy complain?"
"Hey, don't encourage her anymore than you do already!"
"Me?"
"Well who else?" She grins. "Right how long have I to stay away for?"
"As long as it takes...i'll come get you when everythings ready..."
"Why am I worried?"

"I dunno, look it's hopefully going to be great...now go on, go!"
"Alright, stop hurrying me!"

As they all head for the door, I tell the kids to behave even though they always do. They love going next door to see Zoe, Zak and Katy...so much infact that they don't even say goodbye to me. As soon as the door opens and they all step outside, they both rush next door and go inside leaving me and Jess on the doorstep.

"I'll be an hour."
"An hour?" She repeats.
"Yeah, why?"
"I'm just wondering what you can do in an hour..."
"You'll see later.." I wink making her giggle. "...i've missed that."

"Let's hope this is us moving back to how we were then eh?"

"It will be, I promise."

"Well if an hours all you've got, I best leave you to it..." Stepping closer she presses her lips to mine. "...i'll see you later."

"Yeah. I'll come get you when it's ready..."

With that, she goes next door leaving me to get back inside and work out how i'm going to get this whole thing set up in an hour.

oooo very interesting
Brilliant
Cant wait to read more

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"Yeah, ofcourse it's good.." I say as she grins at me. "..but don't you go telling her!"
"Well I can't if i'm with Auntie Zoe...you're so silly Daddy."

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww i love her so much lol
Awww Kris is such a sweetie, I seriously cannot wait to find out what he's got planned.....i'm close to bursting
And the reason why Jess doesnt complain is coz she's not stupid and anyone who did complain when he kissed them would have to be mentally unstable LOL

Awwww i'm loving this so much hun cant wait for more xxxxxxxx

Can't wait to find out what Kris has planned!
x

Jess' POV

"Hey, you alright?" Zoe asks, sitting down with me. "You look very...distracted..."
"I'm just thinking..."
"About?"

"Everything really....I thought I was fine this morning but then my parents showed up and..."
"Oh didn't it go well?"

"Not to begin with, no. My Dad and Kris were arguing and I hate the fact that he could even begin to blame Kris for what happened. They seemed to sort it though so whatever Kris said to him, it seemed to do the trick."

"So are you and Kris ok?"
"I think so, I mean we're not quite back to how we were and I thought I really hurt him last night..." I say trailing off.

"Why, what went on?"
"I couldn't have him near me..." I feel guilty even saying it. "...That sounds so bad, cos none of this was his fault..."

"I'm sure Kris understood why though, you don't have to worry Jess."
"Yeah, you're right. I've got no idea what he's doing through there..."
"Probably turning the place into your little love nest!" Zoe laughs at her suggestion.

"Oh don't..." I pause thoughtfully, then become worried. "..what if i'm not...you know..ready for that yet?"

"Well if you get uncomfortable then tell him, he'll understand Jess you know he will."

"I just don't want to make out like i'm rejecting him."

"You won't be...Jess you've been through alot these past couple of days, he knows that more than anyone."

"Hey Jess..." Zak smiles cheerily as he enters the room. "...what's Kris up to?"
"I don't know...but I think you better stay well clear."
"What have I done?"

"You told my parents about Daniel before we got the chance to....don't worry, I knew you meant well..."

"I'm sorry, I thought they knew and I was just..."

"Zak, leave it!" Zoe cuts in.

"Ok, i'm going. Tell Kris i'll catch up with him later."

As Zak leaves, Zoe says sorry on his behalf about ten times...but really it's ok. I knew he meant well and he wasn't to know that my parents didn't know. I probably should have told them the night everything went on but all I wanted to do was put it behind me. So when they turned up this morning I got the fright of my life.

"Why are things always so complicated?" I stress.

"I have no idea, but when you find an answer please share it with me."

We both laugh and for the next hour it somehow goes back to how it was before. Me and Zoe laughing and joking about things we've done in the past and how different we both are now. I mean we've both had kids, both been married and as far as I know we're both happy. Ok, I know i'm not completely happy at the moment, but all I have to do is look at what i've got and i'm smiling again. Kris, Olivia and Jayden. They mean the world to me and to know that even after everything, they are still there, it makes me realise how lucky I am. Forget people like Daniel, they don't deserve to be thought about...and like Kris keeps saying, he's gone now and he won't be back here. I've got to move on and get my life back to how it was.

"Hey..." I turn, knowing it's Kris. "...everythings ready, you coming?"
"That was quick..."

"Well I know how impatient you can be.." He grins and turns to Zoe. "Zo, thanks for looking after the kids."

"Don't mention it, you two just enjoy yourself."

As we turn to head back home, Zoe smiles and mouths good luck to me. I know what she means and i'm thankful for her support...not only has Kris been there for me, but she has too and i'll never forget that.

"Right Princess, before we go in here..."
"Kris it's freezing!"
"I know, but listen...turn around and close you eyes..."
"Kris..."

"Quicker you do it, quicker you'll get inside."

So I do it and have him gently place his hands on my waist leading me inside, and when I get inside and he tells me to open my eyes, I can hardly believe it.

You cant leave it like that, i want to know what the surprise is!
Fantastic though
Need more now!

Grrrr, you just had to leave it there didn't you!! WHAT'S THE SURPRISE?! lol!
All things considered, carry on now!!