Chris' POV:

It's 5pm and we're in the middle of planning the tour with the band and our managers/ producers/Parlophone. We were all sat in the lounge, drinking tea and chatting at The Bakery. We've been arranging tour dates for the Ghost Stories for the next few months. Then we'll go back in and work on our next project- A Head Full Of Dreams. Lucy and the kids should be home any minute , the traffic might be heavy because it's rush hour and everything. Luce will probably text me to say when they're home. I glanced at the window and saw that the sky was already pitch black by now.

We'll be changing the clocks (daylight savings) at the end of the month and I couldn't wait to have another hour of daylight and some sunshine. This winter has been long and dreary, constantly raining/ snowing or hailing. I was dragged from my thoughts by Phil's soft voice.

"Basically, this Ghost Stories tour will build up some anticipation for AHFOD but we won't tell the fans/media until we're at least half way through production." He explained and everyone nodded in agreement. This was the plan for the moment- a smaller tour after being away for so long and release a live DVD at the end of tour- but little do the fans know another album will be released hopefully at the end of next year. It'll be nice to see new and old faces at the concerts and I could tell the guys had missed touring and performing- myself included. We were dying to get back out there and do what we love and work so hard for. At that moment, my phone rang and I glanced down- reading the caller ID and seeing it was Lucy.

"I'll be right back guys, just gonna take this" I told them, unable to stop my smile from growing on my face.

"See ya later, lover boy" Guy teased. I shrugged and they all giggled and smiled knowingly as I made my way down the corridor, answering her call.

"Hey Luce, you ok? " I answered, pausing to hear her bubbly voice.

"C-Chris?..." she paused, taking a sharp intake of breathe. "A-are you still at The Bakery?" She asked, her voice wavering slightly and she sounded upset . Shit, something's wrong.

"Yeah, we'll probably be here for a couple more hours... what's wrong love?" I asked her, the feeling the dread building up in the pit of my stomach.

"I-I don't know how... but Carl's found me... he was waiting outside the kids' school just now. He was walking up the pavement towards us so I just grabbed the kids and drove home. I've locked the door and everything but-"

"Wait, what?! How the hell did he find you?! Did he hurt you? Are you ok? What about the kids?" I asked, my heart literally jumping into my throat. I begun to walk back and fourth up and down the corridor, anger bubbling in my veins. How dare he track her down. Has he been stalking us? Does he know where we live? How did he find her? Countless thoughts whirled around my brain at once and I felt sick with worry.

"The kids are fine, they're just scared. I told them who he is and they're sat in the living room watching tv. They know not to answer the phone or open any doors or windows. I've locked them all. I don't know how he found us but Chris, What if he comes to the house? He'll  try to kill me... I'm scared and I don't know what to do..."she whispered the last part for the kids not to hear her, but I could tell by her tone of voice that she's petrified .

I took in a deep breathe, willing myself to calm down. I was making the situation worse by working myself up. I'd go and tell the guys, I need to go and tell them what's happened. Once I get home, we'd phone the police and inform them all the crucial information they need about Carl- that only Lucy can give us. Hopefully, she'll calm down enough by then to give them a statement.

"Hey, Luce it's ok... I know, just hang tight love, I'll be there in about half an hour okay? Just stay with the kids and keep the curtains shut too."

"Okay.... be careful though love... he might be lurking around somewhere and catch you off guard.. I don't want you to get hurt..." she told me, anguish clear in her voice.

"Hey, shhhhh..... I'll be fine- Try not to worry too much. Everything's going to be okay..." I soothed, running a hand through my hair, brushing it back from my face. "I love you" I added, looking down at my wrist watch and saw it was now 5:30. If the traffic was good, I'd be home in less 30-40 minuets if I go now.

"I hope so.... I love you too Chris. See you in a bit." she replied, reluctantly hanging up on me. I made my way back to the lounge and opened the door to see the producers had now left and 4 curious faces were gazing at me. I walked over to the nearest sofa and plopped down next to Will. Jonny was the first to speak up.

"Everything okay mate? You were gone for quite a while" he asked, concern evident in his eyes.

"No not really, Lucy phoned and said her crazy ex was waiting outside Ap and Moses' school at pick up time.He was walking up the path towards them so Lucy grabbed the kids and drove them home. She's petrified. Is it alright if I leave now?" I look around and see their faces. All painted with combinations of shock, horror and worry.

"What?! Is she ok? And of course it is" Phil answered.

"I'll explain it all later on when I get home. Thanks guys" I thanked them and they all stood up and pulled me in a hug. When I got to Jon I noticed his arms tightened around me , I then realised how tight I was holding on to him. I slowly pulled away, giving him an apologetic look. "Sorry" I told him, feeling his gaze settle on me.

"It's alright, don't worry... call me if you need anything okay?" He answer, pulling me in for a final hug before I turned towards the door.

"I will Jon, thanks. See you soon guys!" I told them, shutting the door behind me and made my way down the corridor to the main entrance. I opened the main entrance and steeped out into darkness, shivering slightly at the still cool winter/spring air. I made my way down the alley to the car my jacket tighter around myself - still unable to shake the feeling that something horrible was about to happen.

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After being stuck in traffic, It was about 6:15pm by the time I pulled up outside the house and all seemed to look ordinary on the outside. Lucy hadn't contacted me afterwards so she must be making dinner or playing the kids. I cautiously made my way round to the back, looking around for any sudden movements on the way that could indicate that Carl was here.

Satisfied that he wasn't here, I rounded the corner down the alley way to get to the back door when hands grabbed me the collar of my jacket roughly, throwing me face first into the wall forcefully, pinning me against it. Realising it could be Carl, I Panicked and struggled against the dark hooded figure, desperate to get away.

"G-get off!!" I growled at him trying pry him off of me, but he didn't say anything, only pressed me harder against the wall. I suddenly felt a cold sensation against my neck... I looked down and realised it was a knife. Shit. I quickly spun around Using all of my strength and caught him in the face with my elbow before proceeding to swing at his jaw successfully; knocking him to the ground. He lay there lifeless. Unconscious...

Even though the weather was mild, I stood over his body, shaking flexing my aching fists ... thank god I worked out at the gym! He could've killed me! I got out my phone and used the torch to highlight the guy's face. He had dark hair and was quite young. Maybe early 20's? I realised he couldn't be Carl as Lucy mentioned he had fair ginger hair and was about the same age as me. Guilt rushed over me but to my relief, I saw that he was still breathing and I felt a strong pulse in his wrist. He'll be okay, he'll probably come around in a while....

"Not a bad fighting style for a rock star, hey Mr.Girlfriendstealingf*cker?" A cold voice sounded out from the shadows. I didn't get a chance to react as I felt a sharp pain as his metel-like fist contacted with the my eye. The puch was so forceful, that it knocked me off my feet and I stumbled backwards into the wall behind me.

I quickly got onto my feet and took a swing at him, delivering a successful upper cut to his jaw, which left him looking a bit stunned. "At least I don't rape or abuse her" I spat, squaring myself up and standing tall. I was at least 5 inches taller than the guy and towered over him. "Why have you been stalking us?! She left to get away from your sick little brain!"

Carl emerged into the light a little, his eyes shinning and his nose was bleeding. He had this menacing look in his eyes and he took a step closer, his face only a few inches away from mine; locking his gaze on mine . It took every ounce of courage to not flinch or move away from him as I stood trying to intercept his next move.

"I've only come to take back what's mine" he laughed, shoving me back against the wall, raising his fist to swing but I caught his fist in my hand. My patience was wearing thin by now and I grabbed him by the scruff of the neck and threw him towards the gate and out of the garden, out towards the road and I noticed his friend had come round and was no longer there - he'd disappeared. Carl also noticed this.

"Not so clever without your friend around, are you?" I asked marching him away from the house. " Lucy was never was yours to begin with. You don't  deserve her. Don't you get it? She's PETRIFIED of you. She doesn't want anything to do with you. Do yourself a favour; Just get lost and leave us all alone" I sneered at him. To my disbelief, he turned around and laughed.

"You think you're such a big man don't you? Mr nice guy who's a millionaire, rock star ... poser. That's what she makes you think. She doesn't love you. She's USING you mate. She'll come running back to me when she'll get bored of you... the dirty little slut she is-" he remarked and by now my blood was beyond boiling point. How dare he talk about her like that....

"If you ever lay a finger on her again I'll-" I started but he just shrugged me off again.

"You'll do what? Call the police? Rat me out to your friends? Watch your back Martin, because this ain't over" he grinned and turned around, walked over to a black BMW before driving off into the night.

Once they had left, I brought a hand up to my face and winced when I gently touched my eye. It was swollen and was probably bruising. I slowly turned around and walked back towards the house, re running everything he had said in my mind. We'd all have to watch our backs from now on.

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Hi guys! I know I haven't updated in ages!!!! Time flies 😂

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for your endless support on this story. I can't believe it has 5K reads! That's crazy! It's been 2 years since I started writing this and it really means a lot! ❤️

Also a lot has happened since the last time I updated! From Chris traveling, supporting charities and performing Elton John's "We All Fall In Love Sometimes" to Dave Holmes announcing they'll be back touring in 2021! Although I think they'll probably release something before that hopefully ❤️ LIKE LIVE 2017 😂😂😂😂

In all seriousness though, the guys mean so much beyond words to me and they really do deserve this break. I can't wait to see what they'll come back with in a few years time! 😆 I hope you guys are all doing okay and don't forget to tell me what you think of this update!

Love Ffion xxx