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Games Of Make Believe	By : SavageWords Category: Individual Celebrities > Gerard Butler Views: 10290 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. I do not know Gerard Butler. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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Chapter Three

The dreary early morning rain beat down on the windshield matching the mood inside of the car. Gerry looked over at Emmy as she laid her head against the window. She stared out the window with a sad look on her face. His heart wretched at the sight of the frown on her face. Reaching over he rubbed her thigh. “Hey cheer up it’s only for a week. Then you’ll be back.” He teased.

Emmy turned her head and gave him a sad smile. “I know it’s not that.” She brushed her hair behind her ear as she turned towards him. “I guess it’s all sinking in.” She shrugged.

“What’s sinking in? Gerry turned his attention back on his driving. “If I didn’t know you better Emmy Grey I would think you’re sad.” He chuckled.

She sighed as she ran her fingers through her hair. “No it’s just that this will be the first time I’m doing anything on my own. Usually when I do a project I have my mother hanging around and even though it annoys me most of the time, a part of it is comforting. I mean this will be my first apartment, ok so it’s only for a couple of months, but still.”

“It’s time to grow up Emmy.” Gerry reached over and took her hand, giving it a squeeze. “Besides you won’t be alone. I’ll be here.”

Intertwining their fingers, Emmy laid her head against Gerry’s shoulder. “You don’t know how much that means. I mean not only am I going to basically re-do one of my favorite projects, I have a really good friend along for the ride.”

Gerry smiled as he leaned over and kissed the top of her head. “And yet you’re not running for the hills.” He joked.

“Well the thought did cross my mind.” Emmy laughed as Gerry growled. “Seriously Gerry, I have a good feeling about this.”

“So do I Emmy Grey, so do I.” Gerry smiled.

“I can’t believe you remember my middle name too.” Emmy shook her head while smiling. “Only my grandmother used to call me Emmy Grey.”

“Love I know everything.” Gerry answered with pure male confidence. He smiled when he heard her soft laughter. That was a sound that he was finding he loved. It was a soothing sound. He squeezed her hand again as he nodded towards the airport. “I’m gonna pull up to the front so we don’t have to drag your bags through the car park. Then I’ll go park and meet you inside.”

“You don’t have to stay until I leave. If you have other things to do today, it’s ok.” Emmy grabbed her purse and made sure her ticket was there for the millionth time.

“Emmanuelle Grey Rossum we’ve had this discussion before.” Gerry tried to put on his best stern voice as he pulled up in front of the airport.

“I know Gerard James Butler. I was just trying to give you an out.” Emmy teased back.

“You should know by now that is never something I would take.” Gerry’s voice was very soft as he turned off the car. He turned towards her and smiled softly. “Friends don’t let friends down. When I make you a promise and I will always keep it.”

Emmy smiled as she leaned over and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Thank you.”

“Anytime love.” Gerry stroked her cheek. “Come on, we need to get you inside and checked in.”

They both got out of the car as Gerry opened the trunk. The rain beat down, soaking the white button down shirt he wore, plastering it to the hard muscles of his chest. He pulled out a bag and groaned. “Ok if this is for a few days how much are you gonna bring with you when you come to stay?” He laughed as Emmy pushed at him. “What?”

“See there you go again. Gonna stay single forever Gerry with that attitude.” Emmy warned as she pulled her hood up, trying to hide from the rain.

“Just the way I like it love.” Gerry winked as he pulled out the second bag.

“Just go park the car. I’ll meet you inside.” Emmy rolled her eyes as she grabbed her bags.

“Ok love, I’ll be right back.” Gerry hopped back inside the car.

Emmy shook her head, laughing softly as she walked into the airport. She was going to miss Gerry. It’s only for a week, get a grip Emmy. Back on the set whenever she was having a bad day, he was right there to pick her back up. She felt safe when he was around.

Walking up to the British Airways terminal, she walked up to the counter. “Yes I need to check in for my flight.” Emmy dug out her ticket from her purse.

“What is your destination?” The woman behind the counter asked as she reached for Emmy’s ticket.

“New York City.” Emmy handed her the ticket.

The woman looked at the ticket and then began to type into the computer. Her eyebrows rose as she looked at the screen. “If you would like, we have a seat on a flight that leaves in twenty minutes? That way you would get into New York earlier.”

“Oh.” Emmy took a deep breath. It would be easier to get back home sooner. This way she could make a quick stop to Cassandra’s house. Cassandra was her best friend in New York and a very close confidante. After this trip, she really needed to talk to her. “Yes, ok I’ll take the earlier flight.”

“Very good. Let me check your bags for you.” The woman typed furiously into the computer. When Emmy put her bags on the pedestal, the woman tagged them.

“What’s going on here?” Gerry’s voice echoed behind her. “I thought you weren’t leaving until eleven?”

Emmy turned around and shook her head. “They booked me on an earlier flight that had an empty seat.”

“Oh.” Gerry didn’t know why but suddenly he was disappointed. He had hoped to spend the next couple of hours talking to Emmy. It was stupid but he didn’t want to let her go so soon. “At least you’ll be getting home sooner.”

“Yea, that’s why I’m doing it. I’m so tired and sleep sounds good.” She let her shoulders sag as she gave him a tired smile.

“Aw I shouldn’t have kept you out so late last night.” Gerry chuckled as he rubbed her shoulders.

“I had a wonderful time last night and wouldn’t change it for the world. We are going to have more nights like that when I get back.” Emmy told him. “You promised me to show me your town. I hardly got to see it last time with us working so much on the set.”

“Ok that’s a deal. Hey wait I don’t even have your number.” Gerry began to dig in his jacket pocket for his cell phone.

“I don’t even have yours either.” Emmy dug in her purse for her’s.

“Here I’ll give you mine, you give me yours. Put your number in mine and I’ll put my number in yours.” Gerry handed her his cell. “Otherwise I won’t remember. My memory is going as I get older.” He laughed.

Emmy rolled her eyes as she took his phone and handed her’s to him. “Oh ya, you’re so ancient. Come on, you’re not that old. Besides don’t you know women like older men?” She flipped up his phone and began to program her number in.

“Do they now, love?” Gerry’s green eyes were twinkling as he put his number in her’s. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

Suddenly a voice boomed over the loudspeaker announcing that Emmy’s flight was now boarding.

“I should get going.” Emmy handed him back his phone. She couldn’t stop the frown that marred her delicate features. As Gerry handed her phone she nodded. “Thanks.”

“Call me when you get home. I want to make sure you made it.” Gerry tucked his phone in his jacket pocket.

She lifted her head and had a sad sort of smile. “I will.”

He slid his fingers under her chin and gave her a warm smile. “Cheer up love. It’s only a week. Besides soon you’ll be so sick of this place you’ll be threatening to quit.”

That got Emmy laughing as she shook her head. “Hardly. London is a beautiful city.”

“I should show you where I grew up. You’d love Scotland.” Gerry stared into her dark eyes. “We might have to take a trip up there if we ever get a break.”

“I’d like that. I really would.” Emmy nodded. Just then, they called a second boarding call. “Ugh I have to go.”

“Come here Emmy Grey.” Gerry pulled her into his arms for a goodbye hug. He wrapped his strong arms around her and buried his head in the crook of her neck. “You take care and I’ll see you soon.”

Emmy laid her head on his chest as she hugged him back. The wetness of his shirt tickled her cheek. “Thanks for everything Gerry. You rest up and rest that voice. We don’t need Andrew firing you before we even start.” She teased him.

Gerry chuckled as he began to let her go. “I promise. Now go get on your plane before you’re stuck here.” Not that it would be a bad thing.

Emmy reluctantly let him go. “I’ll call you when I get home.”

“I’ll be waiting. Be safe.” Gerry watched as she gave him a small wave as she headed towards the gate. Despite knowing that he would see her in a week, Gerry felt a sense of loss. Who would have thought that doing a favor for a friend would bring her back into his life? He had many women in his life but very few friends like Emmy. She was special. As the gate door closed he whispered softly. “Goodbye Emmy Grey.”

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Walking into the living room Gerry took off his jacket and tossed it on the back of the couch. After leaving the airport, he had driven around awhile. His cell rang a few times but he didn’t have the heart to talk to anyone right now. Andrew had left a message asking if Emmy got on her plane all right. His mother called on her weekly checkup and Tonya called chastising him for not calling her back.

Kicking off his shoes, he crawled onto the couch and laid there looking up at the ceiling. What was wrong with him? This was just good old Emmy. So why was he so upset that she was leaving for a week? No this isn’t the same Emmy as before, he reminded himself. Before he could look at her like a younger sister, someone to laugh and joke around with. Now, now, she was a beautiful woman and he had more than noticed that.

Just then, his phone rang and he sighed. Reaching for his jacket, he dug his phone out. Looking at the caller id, he groaned. It was Tonya and he knew she wouldn’t be put off again. Flipping open his phone he growled playfully. “Trying to take a nap here.”

“It’s about time! Where were you last night? Why didn’t you call me back?” Tonya exclaimed as her voice echoed in his ear. “You promised details.”

Gerry chuckled as he adjusted the phone on his ear. “Oh come on love, surely you don’t need to know everything.”

“Of course I do. I’m your assistant. Now spill it.” Tonya laughed. “Who’s playing Christine?” Her voice took on an excited tone. “Is it someone famous?”

“Could be.” Gerry said mysteriously.

“Gerry!” Tonya yelled. “You are incorrigible.”

“One of the reasons you love me.” He chuckled.

“You love torturing me don’t you?” She complained.

“My Christine is Emmy.” He broke down and told her.

There was silence on the phone for about ten seconds before Tonya asked quietly. “Emmy? As in Emmy Rossum?”

“The very same one.” Gerry sat up and began to unbutton his wet shirt as he balanced the phone on his ear. “She’s really grown up, Tonya. She looks great.” He began pulling the shirt from his body and tossed it on the floor.

Tonya laughed. “Uh huh, I’m sure she has. Wow Emmy that is some casting there. It’s going to be hot inside that theater.”

He stood up and began to unbutton his jeans. “What do you mean by that?” He retorted as he pushed down the jeans over his hips until they piled in a denim pool at his feet. Clothed now in only his boxers, Gerry laid back down on the couch. “Emmy and I are friends.”

“Ok ok. I didn’t say anything. Sounding awfully defensive there Gerry.” Tonya teased him. “So that’s where you were last night.”

Gerry yawned as he stretched one arm over his head. “Get your mind out of the gutter. We are friends. We spend the day shopping and doing lunch. I took her to the musical Chicago at night. That’s it.”

“Listen you sound tired I’ll let you go. Get some sleep there. You’re going to need it.” Tonya laughed.

“Very funny. Ok I’ll let you go. Talk to you later. Bye.” Gerry hung up the phone and tossed it on the coffee table. Taking a deep breath he allowed his eyes to drift closed. He never realized how tired he was until now. As he began to drift off into sleep, he hoped Emmy made it home all right.

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Cassandra came bounding down the stairs, the sound of someone knocking filling her ears. “Hold on, I’m coming.” She reached the front door and opened it. When she saw Emmy standing there with her luggage she gasped. “Emmy what are you doing here? Come on in.” She motioned for her best friend to come in. “Didn’t you go home yet?” She laughed.

Emmy grinned as she dragged her bags into Cassandra’s foyer. “No I came directly here from the airport. I took a cab because I took an earlier flight. I wanted to talk to you.”

“Well leave the bags here and we can go into the living room to talk. Do you want some coffee or something?” Cassandra asked as she took Emmy’s coat from her and hung it on the hook on the wall. “So how was the trip to London?”

“Oh it was great.” Emmy couldn’t keep the smile from her face. “No coffee thanks.”

As Cassandra ushered Emmy into the living room she smirked. “Ok what’s that smile for? So this trip was REALLY good then?”

“Now why would you say that?” Emmy asked feigning innocence. “It was just an audition of sorts.”

“Oh come on, you already told me you planned on taking the job.” Cassandra laughed as she sat on the couch. “Ok so tell me, who did Andrew pick as the Phantom?” She motioned with her hands as Emmy sat next to her. “Tell me I’m dying to know.”

Emmy laughed at her friend. “Ok, yes I’m taking the job. I just need to pack up here and then I’m off to London until mid January, maybe even early February.”

“Wow, that’s a good run. Ok so you’re avoiding the important question, I see how it is.” Cassandra laughed. When Emmy couldn’t hold back the smile she threw up her hands. “Tell me!” She exclaimed.

“Gerry.”

Cassandra’s eyes widened as her jaw dropped. “Gerry? As in Gerard Butler?” When Emmy nodded as she laughed, she fell back against the couch. “Oh my god! You are sooo lucky!”

“I can’t tell you how relieved I am that I will be co-staring with someone so familiar.” Emmy let out a heavy sigh as she laughed.

“And someone so hot.” Cassandra laughed. “I mean I disliked you when you did the movie, but now doing it night after night, I just downright hate you.” She teased her friend. “So is he happy that he gets to work with you again?”

Emmy nodded. “Gerry and I are just friends. Working with your friends always makes a job easier. Besides Andrew is so much fun to work for. He has such a brilliant mind when it comes to music.”

“So you go back in a week? Wow that doesn’t leave much time.” Cassandra mused.

“We have to start rehearsals soon. Gerry hasn’t sung in a while and Andrew wants him to really work hard.” Emmy explained.

“So if Gerry needs work, why do you have to be there?” Cassandra couldn’t help smirking.

“Andrew wants us to work off and help each other.” Emmy told her. When she saw the look Cassandra was giving her, she laughed. “What? It’s true!”

“Uh huh sure it is.” Cassandra laughed. “Admit it, you think he’s hot. Every other woman in this world does.”

Emmy blushed as she looked down. “I would be lying if I said that Gerry wasn’t mildly attractive.” She laughed when a pillow flew at her head. “Ok ok, he’s hot! Is that what you want to hear?”

“Yes!” Cassandra exclaimed.

“He is having his assistant look for apartments for me. That way I won’t have to spend the months in a hotel.” Emmy told her.

“Well that is nice of him.” Cassandra mused as she smirked. Then she lost her smile. “What is your mother going to say? Not to mention your father?”

Emmy sighed. “They will have to get used to the fact that this is for my career. It’s about time I get out on my own. I will break it to them, gently.” She quickly checked her watch. “Speaking of my mother, I should really go home.” She stood up.

“Ok, keep me informed.” Cassandra stood up and gave her friend a hug. “It’s good to have you home, even if it’s for a short time. We’ll have to have a going away party for you.”

“That will be fun. You could even visit me in London if you get a chance. I’d love for you to see the show.” Emmy walked to the foyer.

“I would love that. I will have to see what my schedule is with classes. Since it’s around Winter Break that would work out.” Cassandra nodded. “Do you need me to hail you a cab?”

Emmy shook her head. “I can get one. Listen I’ll talk to you later.” She picked up her bags.

Cassandra opened up the door and grinned. “You know it. Bye Emmy.” She waved as her friend walked out. Closing the door behind her, she shook her head. “Lucky wench.”

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Emmy stretched out on her bed, loving the soft comfort of home. Luckily, she was able to come home to an empty house. Her parents had left a note saying they were out having dinner with one of her father’s business partners and would be home later. Taking off her travel clothes, she was able to slip into a pair of sweats and a t-shirt. Jet lag was seriously catching up to her by now. Her eyes started to drift closed when they suddenly snapped open. She forgot to call Gerry and tell him she arrived safely. Rolling over she grabbed her cell phone that lay on her nightstand. Flipping it open, she pressed the memory button that held his number.

Putting the phone to her ear, she heard it ring several times. She checked her watch. It would be around eleven thirty in London right now. She hoped he wasn’t already in bed. Just about to hang up, she heard the line pick up as a deep husky voice with a thick Scottish brogue speak. “Hello?”

“Hello Gerry.”

“Emmy? Is that you, love?” Gerry’s voice took on a happy note.

“Did I wake you? If I did, I’m sorry I can call back tomorrow.” She rattled on.

“No no, love. It’s ok. I was just watching TV in bed and I started to fall asleep.” Gerry laughed softly into the phone. “Trust me Emmy Grey; you can call me anytime of the day.”

Emmy smiled as she took a strand of her hair and began twirling it around her finger. “Aw you’re so sweet. I just wanted to let you know I arrived in New York.”

“That’s good love. How was the flight?” Gerry’s brogue sounded thicker, sexier, on the phone.

“I slept most of it.” She admitted.

“Well that’s good at least you could get some rest.” She could hear the smile in Gerry’s voice.

“What about you? You sound tired.” Emmy asked.

“Ya I am.” He admitted.

“Then I will let you go. I have to get things ready for the move to London so I’m going to have an early day myself.” Emmy found herself whispering into the phone.

“I’ll start Tonya on the apartment search tomorrow.” Gerry told her. When he heard her start to speak he interrupted her. “Don’t start Emmanuelle.”

Emmy laughed softly. “Yes Sir.”

“Good, now I will let you go get some rest. I’ll call you tomorrow if that’s ok?” Gerry asked with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

“The same rules apply for you Gerry. Anytime.” Emmy ordered him.

“Ok love. You sleep well Emmy. Have sweet dreams lass.” Gerry whispered into the phone.

“I will. You too Gerry.” Emmy smiled.

“Goodnight love.” He whispered as he hung up the phone.

Closing her phone Emmy put it on her nightstand. A yawn exploded from her as she ran her fingers through her hair. A good night’s sleep is exactly what she needed. As she slid into her bed and pulled the covers over her body, she sighed. Closing her eyes, the last thought of her mind was of her friend, Gerry.
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