Part 25
"Well she doesn't actually want you" Bridget started to look incredibly sheepish which caused a confused expression on Eddie's face once more during the short conversation that the pair of them had. Bridget realised that she had to explain despite the awkward situation that she now faced. Somehow I don't think Mr. Lawson will approve but to a certain extent I'm pleased because I would have never known if I hadn't listened and she may be leaving at least this way we can stop her. Eddie listened to what Bridget had said; well that's great she is in trouble but even then she doesn't feel as though she can come to me for help, I thought our friendship meant more than that but obviously not.
Bridget saw the angry expression on Eddie's face; Rachel told me once that when Eddie is angry, it is better to stay out of his way but it seems as though I will have to ignore her normally excellent advice today, "What I mean is she doesn't know I heard the conversation but Miss Mason is in trouble and needs your help".
Immediately Eddie looked concerned and Bridget knew she had his attention.
Well one think is for certain, Eddie defiantly has feelings for Rachel although he probably hasn't told her this because they are both scared about the other one I will have to see what I'm able to do but after what I'm about t do I wonder whether Rachel will ever want to listen to me again. Perhaps I'm not doing the right thing but Eddie deserves to know rather than just hearing in morning briefing; 'Hi everyone, today will be my last day' because that would be dreadful as I would also like to leave if Rachel ever did which is a shame because I love my job but Rachel is the person who makes it worthwhile coming every day; she is the person who makes my job enjoyable and I'm convinced that other people think the exact same thing as me.
Bridget began explaining about the days events and the way that she was going to go to lunch so she was standing by Rachel's door when she heard that Rachel was on the phone to someone; "I didn't mean to listen but I was waiting until the conversation was over and I was going to ask her if it was possible for me to leave however I heard that she was arranging a meeting with Ralph Mellor" Eddie looked mystified as to the reason why Rachel would willingly accept Ralph into the school particularly as she hates him so much. If Ralph has threatened Rachel I will personally ensure that he never steps foot on this property or anywhere near Rachel again.
Eddie nodded at Bridget to be continue as she was a bit reluctant knowing that what she had done was highly unprofessional and was convinced that Eddie wouldn't have been very impressed due to the angry, hurt expression on his face.
Steph had finished devising her plan therefore she started walking towards Matt's classroom; great he is teaching it looks as though I will have to go it alone unless I manage to round up other teachers who are prepared to help. Let's see who are the choices that we have; Jasmine, I don't think so as she always keeps well away from any type of speculation on Rachel's and Eddie's relationship at one point I even questioned whether she was jealous of the pair of them. There is Tom and Davina but I know the pair of them are planning their wedding in 6 weeks time; I wouldn't mind if someone did that for me but the closest that I'm going to get is security Dave and at the moment I have to focus all…the majority of my attention to Maxine. (I can't stop every hobby can I? And as I have given up giving into the demands of my followers who all wish that they fell into the category that I require from a man , I have to maintain some light-heartedness and I've decided that the three gossipers will maintain a healthy business with me in charge.
When Eddie was convinced that he knew all the facts he slightly interrupted Bridget just to clarify his understanding, "so she doesn't know that you heard this conversation with Ralph?" Eddie asked and in response he had a shake of the head from Bridget who was reddening due to embarrassment that she had betrayed her friends trust like this. She trusts me to do my job and not to listen to her conversations but here I am listening to them and even worse I am repeating them to other members of staff.
True to her beliefs the staff were already busy or they weren't interested in match-making; although I prefer to use the term 'aiding in their relationship' therefore Steph surveyed the options that she had available; 1) go it alone and maintain the impeccable reputation of 'The Three Gossipers' or 2) wait for assistance and hope that were are able to still provide the public with the service that they know and expect from us because after all we have a reputation to uphold.
Eddie stood up and said, "Don't worry Bridget, I'm going to sort it out now" as he started to walk towards the door, she looked confused at the way that he was going to manage it therefore she asked, "Why what are you going to do Mr. Lawson?" The worried expression on her face could have shown that she knew the event within the day were risking her job however for Bridget it was more than that as she had acted on impulse by coming towards Eddie as she knew the implications for the school if Rachel was ever to leave. For me she made it into a safe environment which you are pleased to publicly announce that you work here.