Forever Chicago

*Abby’s POV*

-Back in Chicago-

“Patrick, what are you wearing to the party?” I asked him as he was looking through his closet. “Come help me, I have no clue.” he said like a little boy asking his mom. I walked over and glanced in his closet. “You really need to clean this mess up.” His clothes weren’t even hanging on the hooks anymore. They just lay on the ground untouched. He nodded his head in agreement, as I picked up a green polo, and handed it to him. “Now find your khakis and let’s go.” I said leaving the room. I sat on the couch for about 20 minutes thinking about the party. Not many people knew about our engagements, so I was excited to tell them all. That way they knew, no more trying to hit on Arianna and I. As I thought of Arianna, I became immediately sad. Adam was probably going to be there tonight, and I knew he wouldn’t want to be told twice that the love of his life is marrying another man. Arianna didn’t want to put him through it either, so this going to be tough.

“Ready.” Patrick yelled as he came out of our room, and stood by the door. I shut the TV off, and got off the couch, following Patrick out the door. “They won’t mind us coming a little early?” I said to Patrick as we walked down the stairs. “It’s our party too; I mean we have no reason to show up with the guests.” Patrick said laughing. “Yah, I guess your right on that one.” “Abby, when am I ever wrong?” I laughed a little too loud, clearly giving him my answer to his question.
The car ride was pretty much silent, until I suggested something. “Patrick, would you ever want to move to a house?” He looked over at me for a quick second, and then put his eyes back on the road. “Yes, I hate living in that apartment. It was small for me and Jon, but now it feels especially small since you've moved in.” I laughed and said, “Well I was looking around, and there are a lot of cute houses just outside Chicago. I mean you would still be near the rink, and all your friends, so it would work out fine.” “Definitely baby, how ‘bout this week we call a real estate agent, and start looking around.” I hugged him and kissed him on the cheek the best I could in a car. “I love you” I said. “I love you too babe.”

We got to their house about an hour before the party started. Patrick was getting the food and alcohol he brought over out of the trunk while I walked in. Wow, it definitely doesn't look like we are having a party here, I thought as I walked around, and it looked like no one was home. I was confused as I walked around the house, and found no food or drinks. I wasn't that familiar with their new house. “Arianna! Jon!” I called out hoping for a response. I heard Pat walk in the door, and I ignored him as I continued to look for them. I started hearing muffled noises as I shuffled down a hallway. Pat was now following me at this point in time. I got to a certain room, and covered my eyes again. “Oh shit Arianna! Not again!” I yelled as Pat reached over and shut their bedroom door. Patrick laughed as he guided me back into the living room. “That’s the second time! That’s disgusting!” I said, still covering my eyes. “I know baby, hey we have sex too, so ya can’t blame them.” Patrick managed to say in between chuckles. For about 10 minutes I sat on the couch, and tried to get those reoccurring images out of my head, before Arianna and Jon came out already dressed.

“Well, how are you two lovebirds this fine day?” Patrick said as their faces both got red. “Hey, it would have been nice to know when you guys were coming over!” Arianna yelled after she slapped Patrick jokingly on the arm. “Surprise, Surprise! We’re here!” Patrick said laughing his ass off. “Patrick, I don’t know why you think this is so funny!” Arianna said getting mad at the now hysterical Patrick. I started to giggle too. “What is so funny?!” Arianna asked as Jon just stood there with disbelief on his face. “Well, you always make fun of us for being the promiscuous ones, and now look at you.” I said teasing her for making fun of me all this time. “What?! Couples can’t have sex?!” Arianna said her face as bright red as ever. I started to calm down. “Arianna, we’re just busting ‘em on ya. Sorry for laughing like that, but it was pretty funny.” Arianna started to show a smile, and Jon still stood there in disbelief. “Yes Jon, Abby and I both saw your ass. Don’t worry.” Patrick said as Arianna started to laugh at that one too. Jon just simply walked away as we all giggled at his expense.

We just finished setting up the last of the food, as the guests started to arrive. “I am so glad you guys flew all the way from Boston to be here!” I said to basically every Bruins player on the team. I hugged all of them, as they all went into the living room or kitchen. “So, what’s the surprise?” Marchy said as I was helping Arianna with something. I turned around to face him. “Oh you’ll see.” I said winking. Marchy always sort of liked me, but we didn’t really get into anything serious. Sure we fooled around sometimes, but Marchy liked to be with everyone, so it never really worked out. I heard the door open and more guests arrived. “Sharpie! Shaw! My boys!” I heard Arianna yell from the entryway. I walked over to greet everyone. Sharpie and his wife were there, as well as the rest of the Blackhawks. “Do you guys just show up in packs?” I said, going in for a hug. I recognized most people, but there was one person I didn’t. He was tall and muscular with gorgeous ocean blue eyes. His blonde hair lay messy on top of his head. He stood back, not sure what to do. As the boys all walked into the other room I pulled Arianna aside. “Damn Arianna, who is that nice piece of meat?” Arianna looked at me and laughed. “That nice piece of meat you are talking about MRS. KANE is Alex Wennberg. He is new to the team this year, and Jon and Pat invited him over.” I looked over at him while he was chatting with Pat and Jon. “But damn, you were definitely right on the nice piece of meat part.” Arianna added as she walked away.

The party was going great. Everyone was having a great time. At one point, Segs and Marchy got into a heated discussion with Shaw and Crawford on which team was better. It was pretty funny listening to what their reasons were. Patrick came and next to me and pulled me on his lap. “Get a room you two!” Segs yelled from across the room, interrupting his argument with the boys. “Why don’t you and Marchy get a room?!” Patrick yelled back as he made kissy faces towards them. Everyone, including Brad, laughed at Segs as he turned around and went back to arguing. “Baby, you got to learn how to control yourself.” I said, kissing Patrick. “I am perfectly in control.” he said, kissing me back. I laughed as I heard Arianna say she had an announcement to make. I looked over at Adam, who I haven’t noticed all night until now. His eyes were the same as Arianna’s were a couple of days ago. Bergy sat next to him, and patted his back. He whispered something into Adam’s ear that I couldn’t quite make out.

“As you all know, Jon and I have been dating each other for a couple years…” “Are you pregnant!?” Segs yelled as Arianna started to tell everyone she was getting married. Arianna shot him a death glare and said “Are you drunk?” Everyone laughed as Segs sank back in his chair. “As I was saying, we love each other very much, and have decided we are getting married!” Arianna lifted her hand so everyone could see her ring. Jon and Arianna kissed as everyone clapped their hands. “We better all be there!” Tuukka yelled to them as they finished kissing. “All of you are invited!” Jon yelled, holding up a beer bottle. “Patrick you have something to announce too?” Jon added as he sat back down next to Arianna.
I got off Pat’s lap as he stood up in front of everyone. “Abby Healey is the best girlfriend anyone could ask for. I am so glad I met her two years ago, and who would have thought that…WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!” Patrick pulled me off the couch as everyone clapped and kissed me. “I’m gettin’ teary eyed!” Shaw said as he pretended to wipe a tear off his face. After that, everyone went in the other room for more alcohol. Great, that’s what they all need, I thought as I sat on the couch, and waited for someone to come back and join me. Patrick entered with the gorgeous man from earlier. Damn, I forgot about him. “Abby, this is Alexander.” Patrick said, introducing us. “He just moved to the Blackhawks. Such a good player.” I stuck out my hand, and he shook it. Those are some strong hands.

Patrick left us alone for a second while Jon called him over to help him with something. “Congrats on the engagement.” He said in a deep voice I was definitely not expecting. “Thank you, I can’t wait to finally settle down with the love of my life.” I said back, reminding myself that I had a boyfriend. “How did you guys meet?” he said as he sat on the couch. I sat next to him and told him the wonderful story of how we met, and our first date. “That is adorable.” he said as I finished talking. “Yah, everyone says that when I tell them that story.” I said, starting to blush. What was I doing?! I had a gorgeous fiancé, and I was blushing over some guy I just met!? I mentally yelled at myself, as I said “Excuse me, I will be right back.”

I found Patrick talking with a couple of the guys and I pulled him aside. I kissed him hard reminding myself that Patrick was the only one I loved. “Woah, what was that for?” he said grinning. I ignored the question, and said, “Patrick, when we get home we are having sex. No questions asked.” “I am fine with that” he said as I walked away.

*Patrick’s POV*

“What was that about Kaner?” Shaw said to me as I walked back over to the guys. “Did you guys hear any of that?” I asked them. “Oh ya know, just all of it” Jon said laughing. “Looks like you’re gettin’ some tonight boy!” Marchy said as he patted me on the back. I was surprised Marchy said that. Usually he got defensive when people talked about Abby, but then again he was drunk. I looked over at Adam, and saw him sitting there with sadness written all over his face. “Be back in a sec.” I said to the guys as I walked over to Adam.

“Hey Adam” I said, sitting next to him. Abby told me about Adam and Arianna’s past, and how he was devastated they were getting married. “Hey” he said back, trying to put a smile on his face. “Having fun?” I asked. “The funnest” he said sarcastically. “Listen Adam, I know for a fact Arianna still has feelings for you. Jon makes her feel the same way you did, and that’s something to be proud about.” “Then why is Arianna with him, and not me? We fell in love with each other first. It’s not fair.” I looked at Adam, and he looked like he could cry at any minute. “Love works in mysterious ways man. Maybe fate just knew that you and Arianna wouldn’t work out. I know for a fact you will find another girl just as good or maybe even better than Arianna. Just let love work its ways.” I said standing up. He nodded his head, and continued to look sad. Well I really helped, I thought to myself. “Adam, if my speech didn’t help take this beer and go get drunk.” I handed him a beer, and I saw him smile for a second. At least I made him smile.
It was getting late. Sharpie and his wife left, because they had kids to take care of. The rest of the guys were either drunk, or really drunk. I didn’t drink too much ever since Abby said we were gonna have a little fun when we got home.

*Abby’s POV*

“See ya!” I said a million times as I went from Tuukka, to Bergy, to Shaw, and to every other player. “It was nice meeting you.” I heard from behind me. Alex was standing there with his arms open. “It was nice meeting you too.” I said as I hugged him. Fuck, that’s a toned body right there, I thought as he let go.

As soon as they all left, we helped Arianna and Jon clean up the empty beer bottles, and bags of chips. “Thanks for letting us have the party here.” I said to Arianna as we were both finishing up cleaning. “No problem, we definitely need to have another party soon, I miss my boys.” I laughed, “Me too.”

“You guys can go back to fucking each other now!” Patrick said as we were getting ready to leave. I covered my eyes again, remembering the incident from earlier. “Really Patrick, I forgot about that for a while.” I said as I lightly nudged him. Patrick laughed as I buried my face into his chest. “Hey well you have fun with your girl too, I heard she has a surprise waiting for you.” Jon said as he grabbed Arianna around the waist. “Jon, it’s no surprise.” Patrick said. I ignored both of them, and hugged Arianna. “See you soon Ar. Keep me updated with everything that goes on in your life.” “Creeper!” she yelled as I stepped back into Pat’s arms. “See you two.” Patrick said as we exited their house. “Race you to the car!” I yelled as I started running towards it. Patrick ran after me, as we both jumped in the car. “Let’s get the fuck outta here!” he yelled, speeding off.

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