I arrived at work, on time I might add but a little more tired than usual. I barely slept last night thinking about Rachel Berry. I don't know why but I can't get that woman out of my head.
All I keep thinking about is how her smile lights up the whole room. How, the first time I saw her gave me goosebumps, and how when she left she took a part of me, without me even realizing it. And all I know is her name, Rachel Berry.
As I settle down checked that the article I wrote was published. As I was searching online I came across a picture of Rachel Berry online, and I couldn't help but smile. I turned my chair to face Dani's desk.
"Dani can I ask you a question?"
"Sure" she didn't hesitate in responding.
"Do you believe in love at first sight?" She smiled as she was about to respond, but Blaine called my attention.
"Lopez, OFFICE NOW" He didn't seem to happy,
Deciding that it was best, not to make him wait, I quickly made my way to his office. When I got there I was surprised to see that he was not alone. Sitting in his office, were an angel aka Rachel Berry, my heart started beating faster as soon as my eyes met hers, and next to her was a pile of trash aka Jesse St. James.
Rachel was wearing a very conservative pale purple suit, with pearls and her hair was in bun, just as it had been last night, and she looked beautiful and radiant as ever. It automatically made me feel self-conscious about how unkempt I must have appeared with my unironed t-shirt exposed by my unbuttoned flannel shirt.
"Lopez, Do you Remember Ms. Berry and Mr. St James?" What kind of question was that, How could I forget about the woman that I have been dreaming of all night.
"...yeah"
"Good, it seems that you must have confused St. James for someone else, in the article you wrote" okay now I'm confused what the hell is Blaine talking about, because he doesn't look to sure.
"Okay, help me out here, I'm lost" I look at Blaine and he looked a little terrified which made this whole situation weird and uncomfortable, he had pleading eyes that I didn't quite understand. It was St. James that broke the silence.
"You wrote and I quote 'Last night's fundraiser had an impressive guest list, with many talented artist and performers dedicated to help fund city programs for children in need… It's a shame that Mr. St James manners aren't as good as his singing ability,… and didn't apologize for his prejudice remarks' "
Oh yeah that, you see I might have exposed St. James a little, but I wasn't lying and maybe it had a bit(a lot )to do with the fact he was hugging Rachel, so maybe I was a little jealous but I did admit he was talented the so it's like a backhanded compliment, which is technically still a compliment.
"Yeah I still don't see the problem" I was looking at my boss, this whole St. James thing, was looking like a personal problem that wasn't mine ( caused by me yes, mine no). I was more intrigued in why Rachel was here, she hasn't said anything since I arrived.
"Lopez, I think it would be better for all parties present if you edit your article, and write a public apology letter to Mr. St. James stating your were wrong, and confused Mr. St. James with someone else"
"And why would I do that, that one of the most popular articles of the day so far"
I wasn't lying the article is one of the most views so far. This is unreal, they were all there when this occurred. I mean okay, I created a scandal and it was petty, but I was honest.
"Rachel and Jesse, can you give us a moment" Blaine's nervousness was showing as he spoke. As soon as they exited the office Blaine turned to me.
"Look, Santana I honestly don't care what you wrote about Jesse, I don't like the guy either. But he is dating my sister, who owns this company by the way, so please just edit the article"
"See, you don't care and your sister isn't even here, and no one likes Jesse, so who cares. This is the best article I written so far"
"My sister cares"
"Than let me talk to you sister"
"Fine" Blaine leaves me in his office and brings back with him Rachel. Wait a minute back up, Rachel is Blaine's sister, and she is dating that douche St. James. Just why does the first woman I like, have to be taken.
"Santana Lopez, you have already met my sister Rachel Berry"
I was just staring at her with nothing to say. For the first time since I seen Rachel today, she spoke.
Her voice was music to my ears.
"Ms. Lopez, I understand.." I'm going to be honest, I tuned her out. I focused on how she used her hands to emphasis a point she is making. I was trying to memorize every detail, of her face. Her big brown eyes, her natural eyebrows, her rep lips, that had stop moving.
"Ms. Lopez, Ms. Lopez" she repeated my name about five times.
"Where you even paying attention? Ms. Lopez I find your behavior to be unprofessional..." As habit of a failed marriage I tune out her rants.
As I see her talking at a faster pace, her hands moving all over the place as she speaks. She looks so cute, that I have the urge to hug her right there and then.
I cut her off mid rant, this is my one opportunity "Have coffee with me"
"Excuse me" I could tell she wasn't expecting that, but who knows the next time I am going to see her.
"Have coffee with me, and I'll consider editing the article"
"Are you blackmailing me" she was getting furious and cuter.
"I wouldn't call, it blackmail, plus if you care so much about your boyfriend"
"My relationship with Jesse is none of your business" she turned her attention to Blaine
"Fix this" she furiously and dramatically, may I add, proceeded to storm out the office looking hot as hell.
I turn to see a slightly scared and nervous Blaine.
"Are you okay?"
"Lopez, delete the article or I think I have to fire you" he was so uncertain that I don't know whether it was a statement or a question.
"How about, I bring you some tea"
I get Blaine some tea, and as I am leaving his office I run into Kurt, looking dapper as ever.
"Santana"
"Kurt, if you are here to tell me to delete the article, don't "
"On the contrary, I enjoyed the article very much, especially the part when you compliment my keen sense of fashion"
"Oh, sorry it's just that Rachel and Jesse came by earlier"
As I continued to talk to Kurt, I learned that Rachel and Jesse have been dating for a few months. As the conversation continued I convinced him to allow me to meet Rachel, so I could apologize for my behavior. We switched numbers and addresses.
"Santana, this has been lovely but I must go and I hope to see you next week"
The rest of the day was uneventful, I decided to edited the article mostly because I need to get on Rachel's good graces, and this was the first step.
