I just laid there for a minute. Logan had told me that he loves me. I love Logan but this was all moving so fast. Here we are at day two and we just slept together. I was about to say something when the phone rang and I reached over and picked it up.
"Hello?" Logan shifted over and started to get dressed. I put the phone to my chest. "Hey Logan."
"What?" He turned around and looked at me. He was just wearing his boxers and his body was rocking.
"I love you but I have to take this." He sat back own on the bed smiling.
"HELLO!"
"I'm sorry I had to do something really quickly but I'm back."
"You better be." Abigail sounded panicked on the phone.
"What's the matter Abigail?"
"Well tell me why your car is at work and you are at home?"
"Oh, about that. I got fired yesterday."
"WHAT!"
"Yeah. He gave me two options. One was to become a secretary for a year and then see what writing positions came up. And the other one was to walk and well I'm nobody's secretary."
"I can't believe that. I mean if they fired you then no one is safe at this paper."
"I don't believe that."
"It's true. I just can't believe that they fired you like that. Is there anything you want me to do for you?"
"Not that I can think of. I guess I have to come in later and clean out my desk and pick up my car but other than that I am fine."
"Have you talked to Logan? I am sure he can work something out with his dad."
"Have I talked to Logan um..." Logan sat up and started to laugh. "You can say I talked to him..."
"And?"
"I don't think he will be convincing his dad of anything."
"That's too bad."
"I don't know about that."
"What do you mean?"
"Well there are other jobs out there and I will find something, maybe as a journalist instead of a columnist."
"That is true. So are you okay?" Logan started to rub my back.
"I am more than okay."
"Well I have to go. You know I have a husband and two mouths to feed I can't be losing my job."
"You will be fine."
"Rory."
"Yeah."
"I really am sorry."
"I know and I will be fine."
"Bye."
"Bye." I hung up the phone and then turned to Logan.
"Abigail is worried?"
"Yeah. Now go make me some coffee and pancakes lover boy."
"It would be my pleasure."
"And make them chocolate chip pancakes." Logan just laughed as he made his way into the kitchen. I waited until he was out of the room and then I grabbed the phone and called my mother.
"Hello abandoned mother speaking how may I help you?"
"Oh stop it mom I have been busy and I am calling you now."
"Yeah well I don't want to talk now."
"Then I won't tell you that I lost my job."
"Oh honey." The phone call became very serious. "I am so sorry. What happened?"
"Mitchum happened."
"I am going to kill that man. Wait how did Mitchum happen?"
"He bought Old York. And yesterday he pulled me into his office and told me that he was cutting my columnist position and either I could work as his secretary for a year and then hope and pray a writing position opens up or walk. So I walked."
"Well good for you."
"Yeah."
"You seem happy. What happened after getting fired?"
"Well I wallowed."
"And?"
"Logan came over."
"Now that was what I want to hear. What happened?"
"We...talked." I hoped that sounded convincing.
"You talked aye?"
"Yeah."
"Where did you talk?"
"In the living room."
"On the couch I suppose."
"Mom you are making this sound dirty."
"Coffee is ready." Logan was at the door with a cup in his hand smiling.
"Oh are you still talking?"
"I have to go mom. I will talk to you later."
"I hope you don't talk to me like you talk to Logan."
"Bye mom." I hung up the phone and then looked at Logan.
"Tough call with your mother?"
"You just had to say something?" He laughed and then handed me the coffee.
"Now get dressed the pancakes are almost done."
He walked out of the room and I got up and changed into some sweats and headed out into the kitchen with my coffee. I sat on one of the barstools and watched as he made the pancakes. When he was done he put them on two plates and brought them to where I was sitting and held them behind his back.
"Choose one."
"What? This is crazy. Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with your food?"
"All the time so pick one."
"That one." I pointed to his left hand and he gave me a plate of pancakes and then took a seat next to me with his.
He got up and got some syrup and whip cream out of the fridge and closed the door and came back to where I was already eating.
"You really need to go shopping for food."
"Why am I out of left overs?"
"Wait so you know that your fridge contains leftovers, a few bottles of water, and these?" he held up the syrup bottle and the can of whipped cream.
"Yeah that is how I survive."
"And you wear what size?"
"Not funny."
"Well if I am going to be coming over here more often we are going to have to get real food."
"Who said you were going to be coming over here often?" I joked as he sat down.
"Oh so I guess I love you means nothing huh?"
"I was just joking but why can't I go to your place? I mean you came here I think I deserve to at least see your place before we decide where we spend all of out time."
"Okay after breakfast then and on the way we can get your car."
"What about the rest of my stuff?"
"Ask Abigail if she will keep it for you."
"I can't do that?"
"Why not?"
"Well..."
"Just do it Ace."
"Okay."
We finished eating and then I set a quick text to Abigail while Logan cleaned up. She replied and said that she would be happy to do that for me. I then went into my bedroom and grabbed a pair of jeans and a shirt and then went into the bathroom and turned on the shower. I had finished undressing and had just gotten in the shower when Logan decided to join me. He laid the clothes he had to change into on the bathroom counter and then stripped out of his boxers and hopped in the shower with me.
"Really Logan." I turned and washed the shampoo out of my hair.
"What it saves time and water if we wash together."
"So you're concerned about the environment?"
"Whatever is takes Ace."
"I'm sure." He started to kiss my neck in all the right places. "Can you at least wait until I am done washing my hair?" He wrapped his arms around my waist and laughed.
"Fine but hurry up."
We took about a thirty minute shower and then we got out and dressed and headed for the office to pick up my car. We held hands the whole way and it was just like old times. Hanging out taking showers and holding hands. The only thing I was worried about was if it was all moving just a little too fast.
When we got to the office we got to my car and Logan took the keys and hopped into the divers seat. He drove us father into down town and then pulled into a parking garage in the middle of times square. He parked the car and we got out and walked over to the elevator. We rode up to the lobby and then got into another elevator which took up up to the top floor. When we got out it led straight into his apartment.
I could feel my jaw hit the floor as we walked in. The walls were painted a light grey except one wall which was covered in windows from the floor to the ceiling which also led out to a terrace that extended the area of the entire apartment. There were stairs which led to the second story where his office was. His kitchen was off of the living room on the first story. It had dark oak cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Next to the kitchen was a dining room with small windows on the other side of the apartment. Down the hall were three doors. Two were bedrooms and one was a guest bathroom.
"This is your place?"
"Yeah. It's a little over the top for my taste but I call it home."
"And you wanted to stay at my apartment?"
"Your apartment is more homey this is just over the top."
I ran over to the wall of windows and walked outside. I went to the edge of the railing and looked over. It was a far way to the bottom but you could see everything from up there. It was a prime location and it had a lot of privacy for being so open.
"So you want my apartment?"
"Wait that was not what I said."
"You know I would trade you in a heart beat."
"Everyone would."
"This place is amazing."
"I know my dad bought it for me."
"Do you think he is going to want it back?"
"What this old place? No."
"So now that we are here what do you want to do first?"
"How about you?"
"Funny. Let's go shopping."
"In my apartment?" He asked jokingly.
"No silly down there." I pointed down to the city and laughed.
I ran over to him and kissed him and then dragged him back to the elevator and we went back down to the lobby and then went shopping.
Logan insisted that I buy whatever I wanted but I hated spending his money. I bought a few things and he bought me a few things, mainly lingerie and dresses. When we were done Logan carried all the bags up to the apartment. When we got inside he placed all of the bag on the floor except for one which he handed to me.
"What is this?"
"Go put it on and you will see."
"See what?"
"Just put it on and meet me out here in five minutes." I took the bag and went into the bathroom to change.
I was surprised to open the bag and find a knee length dress. It was teal with cap sleeves. I slipped it on and it fit perfectly. There were also a pair of back heels in the bag which I slipped on and then walked out to find Logan dressed in nice clothes waiting for me on the couch.
"Not what you thought was in the bag huh?"
"Not quite but I like it."
"Good, now lets go."
"Go? We just got back."
"I know but there is an event tonight that I don't think you are going to want to miss."
"Event?"
"It's a company thing. I was invited a while ago and my invitation is a plus one."
"Didn't you quit?"
"Yeah but I still get to go to this event."
"Fine. Then lets go."
"That's a girl. I hope you don't mind but I got us a car so we don't have to show up in your Prius. I hope that is all right."
"Are you insulting my car?"
"No not at all." He laughed and then wrapped his arm around my waist and escorted me to the elevator which we rode down to the lobby. He led me out of the front door and then into a black car which was parked in front of the building.
When we were in the car we didn't say much. I was nervous about this event that he was taking me to. I knew that one person who was certain to be at this event was his father and well I wasn't in the mood to deal with him but Logan seemed to be excited about tonight.
When we pulled out front there were photographers and people all around the entrance. Logan got out of the car and then helped me out so I did not face plant in front of all these people. While we were walked up to the door people were shouting his name trying to get a picture of him and his date but he kept walking pulling me along side him. I felt relief when we entered the building and we walked into the event.
There were hundreds of people around and I felt like I melted into the background. Logan led me into the thick of the event. Logan took me up to a few people and introduced me.
"Gill, Adam, this is Rory Gilmore."
"Wait THE Rory Gilmore?"
"The Rory Gilmore."
"Wow it is a pleasure to meet you." They extended their hands to me.
"Thank you."
"You must tell us what are you writing your next column about? I just loved this last one. Who was it about?"
"Um...there isn't going to be another column and I would rather not say who it was about."
"Oh cause Logan? I got it." Adam laughed and patted Logan on the back.
"Wait what do you mean by there isn't going to be another column? Do you mean just this week or ever?"
"Well I was fired from Old York so I would say ever."
"Who in their right mind would fire you?"
"My father. It was nice to see you both but we have to make the rounds."
"Well it was nice to meet you Rory." I shook their hands again and we left.
"What was that all about?" I turned to Logan who was smiling.
"What? Oh that meeting? Well those are two investors in my father's company. I know that they wanted to meet you and well being as we were all here..."
"What are you doing Logan?"
"Networking that is all."
"It doesn't seem like that is all you are doing."
"That is it I promise."
"Sure." Logan kissed me and then he introduced me to a few more people, all of whom were surprised to hear of my recent firing. I could now see why Logan wanted to come to this event so badly and why he wanted me to come with him.
By the end of the night I must have talked to at least a hundred people. I was exhausted and Logan could tell. We called it a night and then went back to his apartment. I changed into some of the lingerie that he had bought me and we retired to his room. I crawled into bed next to him and snuggled into his body and he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Long night?"
"Very long." I closed my eyes and rested my head on his chest.
"Good night Ace."
"Good night Logan. I love you."
"I love you too."
A/n: A sweet chapter but with a little foreshadowing of what is to come. Talking to all those investors was a little dirty for Logan but we shall see if it pays off. Anyway please review and let me know what you think!
-Katie
