Third Person POV
"Ahh, Mr. Lawson, what do I owe you the pleasure ..." "oh cut it out Steph!" Eddie growled, causing Steph to shrink back immediately. "Why, Steph, do I have Faith Mason coming to me halfway through her English lesson, being unable to sit there without being humiliated because of lies that you have said! You are Pastoral Officer Steph! For Christ's sake, when are you going to learn that the students come and see you in confidence?" Eddie continued to scream, clearly angry about the situation. "Now before you even say it, I would act like this in regard to any student, there just happens to be coincidence that it's Rachel (and my!) daughter!" Rachel walked in, dumbfounded at the scene. "What on Earth is going on? I can hear you from down the corridor!" Rachel remarked, looking at Eddie concerned. "Ahh that's it Rachel, you come in to give me a rollocking too?" Eddie was furious. "I will not have you speak to a member of staff like that, let alone my Wife!" Rachel looked at Eddie confused. "Oh, please, give me a break! I'm off to get a coffee then get some work done, so if you don't mind me!" Steph claimed, leaving the room. "Honestly! That woman!" Eddie screeched. "Eddie I get you're angry but I'm not your wife!" Rachel remarked before turning round to discover Eddie down on one knee. "Marry me Rachel?" Watching the tears well up in Rachel's eyes, she couldn't help but say yes.
Eddie's POV
The small but rather comfortable engagement party we had round our house was relatively pleasant. With it being all staff, it made our communications a lot easier. Walking in from the garden to see Rachel preparing the food, I tentatively wrapped my arms round her waist, instantly noticing her smile. "Eddie, stop, I've got to prepare this!" She remarked between giggles. "But how do you expect me to leave you alone when you look good, Mrs Lawson-to-be?" I replied in a smutty tone, sending kisses down her neck. "Eddie? Rachel?" Someone called from behind, causing Rachel and I to instantly turn around. "Would you be mad if we took up your offer on staying the night?" It was Jack and Davina. "No! Not at all! We have enough spare rooms for all the staff to stay if they wanted!" Rachel said smiling. "That's great, thank you!" Jack cheered, before leaving back outside. Allowing the guests to enjoy the food, soon enough it was time for the speech. "If everyone could just settle for a moment, I'd like to make a speech!" I exclaimed. Everyone quietened down. "Rachel and I ... haven't exactly had an easy ride. Our daughter has given us grey hairs more times than we've given her hot dinners..!" I exclaimed, looking over at Faith, causing most of the staff to laugh. "But I wouldn't have our family any other way. This wedding is just a consolidation of how much I love Rachel and then we really can be 'the Lawson Family'. Your continued support for myself, Rachel and Faith really means a lot to us, and you're all invited to the wedding!" I cheered, noting the end of the speech. Clinking many glasses, we partied into the night. This was the life I always dreamed of.
Faith's POV
Waking up the following morning, I was startled to hear noise coming from downstairs. Mum and Dad are never usually up this early! Creeping down, I noticed a figure in the kitchen. Standing by the doorway, it wasn't till they turned around that I knew who it was. "Shit sorry I wasn't expecting you to be there!" Mr Rimmer said In shock. "It's alright, sir. I just wondered who it was in the kitchen, that's all!" I simply stated. Walking further into the kitchen, I slowly became more aware of the fact that my History teacher was in my kitchen. "So, how's your history project going?" He asked, showing full care. "Oh, yeah, it's all done, just waiting for the deadline to hand it in." Mr Rimmer seemed impressed. "Can I see it?" He asked intrigued. Running to my room, soon enough I was back in the kitchen with a wide-eyed teacher. "Faith, I don't know what to say, this is fantastic. Well done!" He chartered, placing an arm round my shoulder and pulling me in. "Shall we go somewhere less open so we can talk properly without having to whisper?" He joked. "Sure! We can go to my apartment in the Garden if you like?" Seeing him smile confirmed that. Reaching my chill-out space, instantly he dived for the lounge swing before it. Patting the space next to him, we resorted to sitting there. It was fresh for a summer morning, none the less, it was the holidays! "So, what do you think of your mum and Eddie getting married?" Mr Rimmer asked. "Firstly, Mr Rimmer, Eddie is my dad, and I will do anything for us to be a 'real' family. Secondly, Eddie looks after me and my mum so well, that there's no one really better!" I was wary of what to say, as deep down I wasn't sure where this was going. Mr Rimmer noticed this uneasiness. "Hey! I'm not trying to pry answers out of you or anything, I'm merely just checking that you're happy here. I might have only been your headteacher for two years, but I still care. And please, call me Jack. We're not in school are we?" He asked, smiling. I smiled. He put his arm round me, pulling me in a bit. "Hey! Can I tell you a secret as long as you don't say anything to anyone just yet?" I nodded. I was good at keeping secrets. "Davina is pregnant." I looked at him confused. "Wait, as in Miss Shackleton?" I quizzed. Jack nodded. "I never knew you two were a thing! Congratulations!" I cheered. "Please, keep it quiet though, will ya? I know I can trust you." He asked so politely. "Of course sir. Your secret is safe with me!" I heard the words of 'good girl' escape his mouth. "Ahh! This is where you two are! Eddie and Rachel are panicking cause you wasn't in your room and I couldn't find you either!" Davina stated. Moving up, jack pleaded for Davina to sit on the other side of him. Instantly putting his arm round her, she leant into his side. I could tell from Jacks expression that this is what he wanted. "Oh, Ive told this one here about our news, okay? She said she won't say out." I heard jack whisper. She nodded happily. "Yeah, congratulations!" I whispered too, knowing that my parents were just inside.
Soon enough, school was back up and running again. On my way to History, I noticed in the corner of my eye that there were some boys giving Miss Shackleton a hard time. "Hey! Back off!" I screamed, running to Davina's defence. I felt a hard swipe come to my nose, bleeding instantly. "Why don't you go and pick on someone your own size and age, eh?" I said back, hitting one of them in the chin. Watching the boys run, I instantly turned to Davina's aid. "Are you okay? The baby?" I said worriedly. She nodded in relief. "I'm more worried about you! Thank you, for doing that. You didn't have to!" She said, allowing me to just give her a smile. "Can I walk you to your next lesson at all? Your teacher will probably wonder why you're late!" Davina examined. "I've got Mr Rimmer, but I'm sure if I tell him what happened, he would be fine." I noticed Davina check her timetable. "Oh, turns out I'm meant to be in there with Karla anyway, let's go!" We both decided that we wasn't going to tell Jack of the events. "Why, are you both so late!" Jack shouted, something that always scared me a little. Watching him turn round, he noticed my bloodied nose, turning his expression from haste to worry. "Mr Rimmer, I found this student in the corridor, she was trying to tend to her nosebleed. I assisted her in clearing it up and then brought her here. Sorry for being late!" Davina thankfully saved me before I had to come up with something. Jack smiled unsure, I feel as if he knows that that wasn't the real reason. Reaching the end of the lesson, he kept me behind. "What happened Faith?" He asked in a worried tone. "What do you mean sir?" I quizzed. "Your nose didn't just 'bleed' like that, did it?" He spoke rather sharply. I sighed. "Some lads in the year above were giving Davina a hard time. I ran to her aid and one of them hit me." I said, in a point blank tone. Mixtures of expressions contorted his face. "Before you ask, they're both fine. I checked." This time, it was Jack sighing. "Thank you, for looking out for them like that." Jack said in relief. "No problem, I'd do it for anyone me!" Was all I responded before leaving the classroom. Only had my parents to tell now ... joy!